Usage cautions

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rio.whoreo edited this page Aug 11, 2024 · 11 revisions

⚠️ The LNA of HackRF is sensitive and can get damaged! ⚠️

Prevention

SMA port

DO NOT swap the antenna while power is on.
If you use an antenna that has an exposed metal part, DO NOT touch the antenna with you hands/body (Static electricity can damage the LNA).

Monitoring range

You shouldn't receive near high power transmitters, even if it's not in the range that you are monitoring.

Diagnostic

Try to listen to local radio. Try it with AMP both ON and OFF.
Try to capture and replay a non-rolling-code. Try it with AMP both on and off.

Check more details about tx and rx issues.

Repair

How to replace the broken component

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