hackrf ☆
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Description:
Low cost software radio platform
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2024.02.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @hackrf  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: sdr radio hardware rf hacking wireless
Install: brew install hackrf
About:
HackRF is an open-source hardware platform that enables software-defined radio (SDR) functionality. It allows users to transmit and receive radio signals from 1 MHz to 6 GHz, making it a versatile tool for wireless communication experimentation and analysis.
Key Features:
  • Full-duplex transceiver with 8-bit ADC/DAC
  • Wide frequency range: 1 MHz to 6 GHz
  • USB 2.0 interface for easy connectivity
  • Open-source hardware and software
  • Supports sample rates up to 20 MSPS
Use Cases:
  • RF spectrum analysis and signal monitoring
  • Wireless protocol reverse engineering
  • Amateur radio experimentation
  • Educational SDR research and development
Alternatives:
  • RTL-SDR – Cheaper but receive-only with limited frequency range
  • USRP – Professional-grade SDR, more expensive but higher performance
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Nov 23, 2025 5:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 41de88df
Sep 11, 2025 6:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bd930f8c
Sep 24, 2023 3:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 96dc0171
Feb 1, 2023 2:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 87368537
Feb 1, 2023 2:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b8cc27a6
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