HackRF One + SDRangel
Business Profile
Core Value Proposition
[HackRF One + SDRangel] provides a platform to build and operate a VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver, enabling both reception and transmission for hands-on experimentation.
Target Customer
Amateur radio operators, electronics hobbyists, SDR enthusiasts, Linux users
Key Differentiator
Open hardware (HackRF One) with open-source software (SDRangel) that supports both receiving and transmitting across wide frequencies, documented step-by-step setup, and real-world VHF/UHF experimentation
Implementation Timeline
Not specified in the content; described as a step-by-step experimental setup and testing process
Pain Points
- 1Need an affordable, flexible SDR platform capable of transmitting in addition to receiving
- 2Desire to explore VHF/UHF (2 m / 70 cm) amateur radio operations with real-world testing
- 3Requirement for an approachable, modifiable setup with clear configuration steps and practical results
Key Features
- 1HackRF One hardware (frequency range 1-6000 MHz, 8-bit ADC, 20 MS/s sampling, 20 MHz bandwidth, non-MIMO)
- 2Transmit capability (Yes) and reception capability (Half-duplex operation described)
- 3Open-source software SDRangel (GPL 3.0), cross-platform, installable via snap
- 4Simple TX/RX device configuration and channels with NFM modulation
- 5PTT automation via Simple PTT feature for switching between receive and transmit
Target Customer Industries
Decision Makers
- 1Amateur Radio Operator
Client Results
- 1Built a VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver (2 m and 70 cm) using HackRF and SDRangel
- 2Achieved transmitted power up to 2.5 W with external amplifier; tested via repeater
- 3Transmit at 145.025 MHz and receive at 145.625 MHz; tested signal integrity and absence of unwanted harmonics
- 4Demonstrated practical operation with an external amplifier (M68776) and a 3-element Ula/Yagi antenna
- 5Verified configurability of SDRangel for switching between receive and transmit and tuning via LO ppm adjustments
Competitive Advantages
- 1Open hardware project with broad community support and long-term availability
- 2Cost-effective relative to some alternatives while offering transmit capability
- 3Open-source software (SDRangel) with cross-platform support and active development
- 4Flexible setup allowing customization (antennas, amplifiers, filters) and experiments across multiple bands
- 5Documentation and practical walkthroughs provided (installation, device setup, channel creation, PTT integration)
Key Benefits
Case Studies & Success Stories
Sборка УКВ трансивера на базе HackRF и SDRangel
Experimental build of a VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver using HackRF One and SDRangel. Setup included adding RX/TX devices, configuring NFM channels, enabling Simple PTT, and adjusting LO ppm. Achieved 2.5 W output with an external amplifier, performed repeater contacts, and validated signal purity and modulation alignment. Practical notes on frequency choices, antenna configurations, and testing with a 3-element Yagi.
Additional Product Information
Product Description
Open hardware SDR platform capable of transmitting and receiving across a broad frequency range, used here to construct and operate a VHF/UHF amateur radio transceiver with SDRangel software.
Target Market
Amateur radio operators, electronics hobbyists, SDR developers, Linux users
Unique Value Proposition
Combines open-hardware flexibility (HackRF One) with open-source, cross-platform SDR software (SDRangel) to enable hands-on experimentation and full-duplex-like capabilities for VHF/UHF amateur radio at a relatively accessible price point
Technical Requirements
Hardware: HackRF One; USB connection; Operating system: Linux (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS mentioned); Software: SDRangel (install via snap and connect USB); Configure RX/TX devices and channels; Internet reference to GitHub and project documentation; Additional hardware for amplification (e.g., M68776) and antennas (e.g., 3-element Yagi); LO ppm adjustments for frequency alignment
Pricing Model
Hardware price for HackRF One cited around $75 USD (UK/US pricing context in content); HackRF price noted as ~74 USD (~5900 RUB) at one time; SDRangel is open-source (no licensing cost) and the setup described uses free/open-source software
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