Questions tagged [hackrf]
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GNU Radio and OsmoSDR AGC for Hack RF
I am trying to construct an automatic gain controller for my HackRF when in receive mode. I am using the gr-osmosdr block in GNU Radio to interface with the HackRF. I am then running my received I and ...
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Loss of information and aliasing in superheterodyne receivers
For a radio / SDR that downshifts a signal to an IF / intermediate frequency band, wouldn't information be lost in the case that the original signal is above the IF sampling rate? For example, the ...
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Unstable frequency generator using gnuradio 3.10
I run gnuradio on Windows 11 using anaconda install. It uses hackrf without portapack. I am using a signal amp from an F16 fighter jet. It requires 10 dBm input and runs on 24 V 2 A. Picture here
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using 3.10 gnuradio and hackrf to make a signal generator
I have had a gnu radio program using 3.7 and it worked with hackrf. Now 3.10 offers soapy interface and osmosdr. I don't know how to interface either one with hackrf.
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hackrf and gnuradio 3.7 making a signal generator
I am trying to make a signal generator utilizing gnuradio and hackrf osmocom but it doesnt want to execute
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DVB-T gnuradio loopback
I have recently had access to two SDRs a hackrf and a Plutosdr through my university.I am now trying to experiment and learn more about wireless communications and how to implement some examples on an ...
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The amplifier does not work for hack rf one
Good day! I ask for help with repairing the hackrf one amplifier. Doesn't work at all. Accepts signals without amplifier, and LNA and VGA adjustment in SDR sharp works too!
But when I put a tick on &...
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How can I jam cell phone communications with gnu radio and hackrf? [closed]
I need to make this project, plase help me with some ideas
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How is the Hackrf able to achieve 20MHz of bandwidth with an ADC that only allows 22Msps?
The way I understand it, is that to avoid aliasing on an ADC, you have to be in the first Nyquist zone (so half the sampling speed). What doesn't make sense to me is how the Hackrf is able to bypass ...
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Signal in the center frequency of my SDR spectrum always
I'm pretty new to SDR, but I understand a little bit about RF.
On all 3 of my SDR device (two RTL one HackRF) The center frequency is always full of interference from something unknown.....it doesn't ...
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Is this signal BFSK or BPSK?
I'm trying to analyse a signal from a HVAC remote control (864 MHz) with my HackRF, but I'm facing an interrogation about the used modulation:
Is it BFSK (frequency modulation) or BPSK (phase ...
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Legal aspects of the HackRF one / SDR in Switzerland?
I would like to know, what I can legally do with SDR / a Hack RF One in Switzerland?
What are the limitations concerning sending and receiving?
Do I need any licenses for that? If so, which ones, ...
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audio problem with SDR on MacOS
I'm experimenting with SDR on MacOS High Sierra. Trying both CubeSDR and GQRX and experiencing similar issues with both. The applications seem to work, but the audio is choppy and chipmunk-like. ...
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Compare signal strength with Software Defined Radio
I want to compare field strength with an RTL-SDR dongle or HackRF One. With comparing I mean being correct relative to one another, like if I know field strength of one in mW/m^2 then I know the other....
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Synchronizing HackRF Ones at a distance
I am using four HackRF One devices that will be situated ~1000ft apart, and that must be synchronized. Running 4000ft of cable to connect their clocks is obviously not feasible. I am wondering what ...
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Trouble with osmocom source
I'm having trouble running a simple flowgraph with an osmocom source and a qt gui sink. If I run the file with a waveform generator instead of the osmocom source, all is well, the plots appear as they ...
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What should I take into consideration when choosing a new antenna? [closed]
I am trying to choose a new antenna for the HackRf One, but there are several variables to consider, such as the frequency, threading, resistance etc. In general, what things should I take into ...
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HackRF One and IoT overloaded?
I'm transmitting Z-Wave frames using HackRF One in loop, one frame every second. Has anyone clue why are some frames not transmitted? You can see several too long gaps between frames on Waterfall (...
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How to limit frame transfer in Gnu Radio Companion?
I have as source a bit frame, then I modulate it, to finally transmit it with my HackRF. I can receive and decode it normally with another HackRF.
However I would like to limit to a number of frame ...
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unexpected output using HackRF One with rx_power
I am trying to make a wide scan from 24M to 1700M using HackRF One by using:
rx_power -f 24M:1700M:1000k -g 50 data.csv
This gives me a nice output like this.
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Is it legal to transmit with HackRF one?
Is it legal to transmit using HackRF one (in Germany), the purpose is to do some Lab research and Academic experiments.
for example i want to broadcast an FM signal using HackRF one and try to ...
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HackRF + Amplifier = HF/VHF QRP Radio?
Do you think it would work to combine a HackRF One and an amp like the following to create a QRP SDR?
Link to eBay
Output of HackRF is approximately 10dBm, which fit's this amp nicely...
What is ...
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Fast TCP/IP radio modem on UHF band
I'm interested if it is possible to have a data radio modem that works on the UHF band 400MHz for TCP/IP communication.
What I have in mind is something similar to a router, but using UHF band for ...
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Choose the right dongle for NOAA images visualization with GnuRadio [closed]
I'm a newbie in such domain and I was reading some articles around the internet and what attracted me most is using the GnuRadio to see NOAA images using some cheap hardware.
I looked further it ...
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Direction Finder using directional antenna, digital signals amid clutter [closed]
There are several methods for implementing direction finder.
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One of the method is by using directional antenna pointing to target device, and reading the received signal strength from the target ...
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RF connector between mobile phone and transmitter = complete shielding?
When connecting mobile to transmitter with RF cable:
Does RF connector provide complete shielding for the transmitter signal ?
Does it prevent the mobile from receiving other signals from other ...
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HackRF Hardware
How does the demodulation done with HackRF? Is the mixed with IF and then the frequency spectrum is shifted to baseband frequency by sampling OR
the frequency of the mixer in the hardware can be ...
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HACKRF_ERROR_NOT_FOUND
I have connected my HackRF to my computer that runs Ubuntu and it was working fine until now. It gives me an error:
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HackRF One — Expected 'hackrf_transfer -t' file format and its creation?
What file format does the HackRF One expect on the command line, using the -t option with hackrf_transfer?
Also, how would I create or convert that format from a ...
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