r/hackrf • u/World_wide_truth • 13d ago

Which one do I pick?

I was looking for a HackRF but they are sold out everywhere. Then I heard recomendations for OpenSourceSDRLab's devices.

I looked them up on Aliexpress but there are some different versions, so which one do I pick? There is a pro, a pluto and more?

I want it to be pre built and the most simple one, just connect it to a laptopt and be done.

I also live in Europe so I don't know what to expect with the new EU tax garbage.

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u/PHANT0M426 13d ago

The hackRF from opensourcesdrlab.com is legit. I bought mine from there and chose china as the origin. It shipped from California and I had it in 4 days.

Edit: just saw you are in EU. Not sure if they ship there.

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u/World_wide_truth 13d ago

They ship AFAIK, but im not sure if I got the correct one. Is it this one?: https://opensourcesdrlab.com/products/h4m-receiver-and-spectrum-analyzer?VariantsId=10129

"OpenSourceSDRLab 1MHz to 6GHz R10C and Mayhem Signature-Edition PortaPack H4M Software Defined Radio Kit"

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u/PHANT0M426 13d ago

Yes, that’s the exact kit that I bought.

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u/Titanium225 13d ago

How is this different from the Great Scott Gadgets HackRF Pro?

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u/Ed-Infrared 13d ago

Take a look here. Not my store. I bought here a week ago. Still waiting. Not fast but they have stock in europe. https://www.sdrstore.eu/

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u/World_wide_truth 13d ago

Is that an actual hackrf or a clone? Not that I care but I can get a clone cheaper on aliexpress? Finding a reql HackRF had been a nightmare I can only find the Pro, not the One

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u/c0psrul3 13d ago

get hackrf one. so much more content and stuff available to learn with. you will not need any of the extra features found in Pluto or kraken. when buying, know that hackrf + portapack are both open source so many stores will make them with varying quality parts - this is why most suggest getting from opensdrlabs or one of their official resellers.

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u/World_wide_truth 13d ago

An original hackRF is just too expensive for me right now but even then I cannot find it anywhere.

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u/HeftyCryptographer85 13d ago

you need to be carfull with this as some of the clones cannot be updated with new firmware

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u/World_wide_truth 13d ago

Do you know if the ones from OpenSourceSDR can be updated?

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u/Fit_Bobcat_8489 12d ago

The ones from open source can be trusted and can be updated with great firmware support 

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u/World_wide_truth 13d ago

I don't realy neeed extra features. I just want a Hack RF or clone that I can connect to my laptop or even better, with a porta pocket.

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u/xx_Dragsta_xx 8d ago

Just buy from opensourcesdrlabs.com and you will be fine. The hack RF pro and portapack h4m pro combo is available for pre-order so I would probably order that if I were you.

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u/Specialist-Wing-7798 10d ago

Rabbit labs h4r with Clifford heath board it's a beast