HackRF, an open source SDR platform

A project in Evergreen, CO by Michael Ossmann
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Transmit or receive any radio signal from 30 MHz to 6000 MHz on USB power with HackRF.
Backers: 1991
Average Pledge Per Backer: $303

Funded: $602,960 of $80,000
Dates: Jul 31st -> Sep 4th (35 days)
Project By: Michael Ossmann
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Latest News

Listen to The Amp Hour

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
I had a great time talking to Chris Gammell and Dave Jones on this week's episode of The Amp Hour: http://www.theamphour.com/the-amp-hour-161-gifted-grimgribber-grokker/  (Read More)

Clock Synchronization

September 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
I was finally able today to test a HackRF feature that I hadn't yet had a chance to try: clock synchronization.  I'm pleased to say that my initial test indicates that clock synchronization works as intended. In the GNU Radio screenshots below, you... (Read More)

Last Chance!

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
An exciting month for HackRF is about to come to a close.  In approximately 23 hours, the Kickstarter pledge period will end.  If you know anyone who wanted to pledge but hasn't yet, now would be a good time for a reminder.  Thanks for your... (Read More)

About the PCB Reward

September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) is a construction of laminated copper and fiberglass layers that provide electrical connection and mechanical support for electronic components.  The PCB reward for HackRF on Kickstarter is just a bare PCB without any... (Read More)

Upcoming Interview on The Amp Hour

September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
I am so grateful for the support from all of the backers of HackRF on Kickstarter!  It is hard to believe that we have reached $500,000 in funding for a specialized open source hardware project. Tomorrow I will be a guest on The Amp Hour, my... (Read More)

Stretched!

August 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
We reached the $400,000 stretch goal with twelve days to spare!  Thank you to everyone who has pledged support for HackRF.  Not only will HackRF be manufactured, but I will be able to produce a video adaptation of my Software Defined Radio course.... (Read More)

More Great RF Projects

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
I've been excited to see a couple of RF projects from friends appear on Kickstarter since HackRF launched.  The first was Piksi: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/swiftnav/piksi-the-rtk-gps-receiver Students of my SDR class often ask if it is... (Read More)

Stretch Goal: an SDR Class for Everyone

August 8th - via: kickstarter.com
People keep asking me if I'll establish any stretch goals for the Kickstarter campaign.  I guess that's a thing!  It has taken some thinking to come up with something good.  Although I appreciate suggestions for enhancing the HackRF design, such a... (Read More)

HackRF Design Review

August 5th - via: kickstarter.com
I had hoped to give a HackRF design review lecture at the DEF CON Hardware Hacking Village over the weekend, but it didn't work out.  Instead, I recommend watching this video of my talk at the 2012 GNU Radio Conference:... (Read More)

Funded in Six Hours

August 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thank you all so much for the incredible support!  I'm a bit behind on updates and emails since I've been so busy at Black Hat and DEF CON this week, but I want you all to know how much I appreciate your pledges and your help spreading the word... (Read More)

HackRF, a Kickstarter project promising the holy grail of wireless radios

August 2nd - via: gigaom.com
An open sourced software defined radio project on Kickstarter called HackRF is taking hard-wired radios and making them a thing of the past. Which means, in the future you could see a global iPhone. (Read More)

Support a Great Cause with HackRF

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Wow!  We're more than half-way to the pledge goal after just a couple hours!  Thank you all so much for your support! I want to tell you about a great opportunity to get your hands on a special HackRF Jawbreaker if you are in Las Vegas this week. ... (Read More)

Say Hello at Black Hat Today

July 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Jared Boone and I will be showing HackRF at Black Hat Arsenal today from 3:30 PM until 6:00 PM (I think).  If you are at the Black Hat Briefings in Las Vegas, I hope you'll stop by and say hello! It's a great chance to see some of the things we've... (Read More)

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