The option “B1, B2 and B3” contains the metal case (B1), Portapack (including battery – B2) and HackRF One (B3).

The option “B1 and B2” contains the metal case and Portpack (including battery).

The official firmware created for the PortaPack has  several decoders and transmitters built into it, but the third  party ‘Havoc’ firmware  is really what you’ll want to use with  it since it contains many more decoders and transmit options.

You  can fully unleash the power of the Portapack as this comes with Havoc Firmware Installed!

 

Source code: github.com/sharebrained/portapack-hackrf

Redesign this hardware and share it with other enthusiasts.

Capture and Replay

One of the best things about the PortaPack is that it makes capture and  replay of wireless signals like those from ISM band remote controls extremely easy. To create a capture you just need to enter the “Capture” menu,  set the frequency of the remote key, press the red ‘R’ Record button and then  press the key on the remote. Then stop the recording to save it to the SD Card.

Now you can go into the Replay menu, select the file that you just  recorded and hit play. The exact same signal will be transmitted over the air,  effectively replacing your remote key.

Microphone TX

Using the 3.5mm audio jack the Portapack can also be used as a standard  Push to Talk or voice activated walkie talkie radio. With a microphone plugged into the audio jack simply hold down the right button to push to talk. If  required you can also enable multiple CTCSS tone options, as well as tones that  look like they enable transmission to wireless headphones

Other Transmitters

There are generic OOK  transmitter which can be programmed with custom data. This mode might be useful  for experimenting with simple keyfobs, or things like home automatation  switches.There are numerous transmit modes implemented that are questionable in  most countries and could get you into huge trouble. These transmitters are  purely to be used for internal testing with a faraday cage!

Receivers

By connecting speakers to the  Portapack’s 3.5mm audio jack you can easily listen in on standard NFM and WFM  audio signals. ADS-B reception can be easily enabled on the PortaPack by selecting the inductor and lightning symbol on the  top right. With the bias tee enabled you can receive aircraft.

Hardware configuration:

1. 3.2 inch TFT240*320 screen 

2. Navigation switch 

3. Audio output

4. Microphone input

5. DC2.1 interface

6. 4 layer gold plate

7. ROSH process (exported to Europe and America)

Add a PortaPack to your HackRF One software-defined radio, and leave your laptop behind! The PortaPack  attaches to your HackRF and adds a touchscreen LCD, navigation controls, headphone jack, real-time clock, micro SD card slot,

Just add a USB battery, and you’re ready to explore radio spectrum wherever you are. The PortaPack firmware runs on the fast ARM processors in your HackRF. No computer is necessary (except for reprogramming firmware).

HAVOC FEATURES INCLUDE

• IQ file replay
• Microphone FM transmit with CTCSS
• CTCSS decoder
• Frequency manager (save & load from SD card, with categories and notes)
• File manager
• “Soundboard” wave file player (put 8-bit mono files in SD card /wav directory)
• ADS-B receiver with map view
• SSTV transmitter
• Fully configurable transmit signals
• POCSAG transmitter
• POCSAG receiver/decoder
• Morse transmitter (FM tone and CW)
• OOK transmitter for common remote encoders (PT2262, doorbells, remote outlets, some garage doors, …)
• RDS (Radio Data System) PSN, RadioText and Time groups transmitter
• Meteorological radiosonde receiver for M10 and M2K2…
• AFSK receiver
• AFSK transmitter (Bell202…)
• Nuoptix DTMF sync transmitter
• TouchTunes jukebox universal remote
• LCR (Language de Commande Routier) message generator
• Street lighting control transmitter (CCIR tones)
• “Play Dead” in case of emergency
• Fully configurable RF signal generator
• RSSI audio output as pitch (for direction finding)

SPECIFICATIONS

• 3.2  inch, 240 x 320 RGB LCD with resistive touch panel.
• Four-way arrow keys, rotary jog wheel, and select button.
• Coin battery for preserving settings and date/time.
• Micro SD card slot for data and code storage

Some features demonstrated in 2016 February 22 firmware video:

• SSB, AM, narrowband FM, wideband FM audio reception, with spectrum waterfall.
• Wideband (18MHz) spectrum analysis and waterfall.
• Monitoring of boat (AIS), automobile (TPMS), and utility meter transponders (ITRON ERT).
• HackRF mode runs HackRF firmware for use with host computer SDR software.
• PPM calibration for more accurate tuning.
• Sleep mode saves power by turning off just the display.

You may also find the Furrtek HAVOC firmware very interesting!

Some assembly is required.

Your HackRF will continue to function with computer-based SDR software, when you put the PortaPack into “HackRF Mode”.

PortaPack is compatible only with the HackRF One. It is not compatible with the earlier HackRF Jawbreaker design. If you have an RF shield installed on your HackRF, the PortaPack should fit just fine. Compatibility with the HackRF Blue is experimental. One Blue owner has reported good results with minor mechanical interference between the PortaPack audio capacitors and the baseband header. If your HackRF Blue does not have a baseband header installed, you should have no mechanical problems.

PortaPack  requires an external battery. Any USB-connected battery should work, though they vary widely in quality and poorly-designed batteries may inject voltage regulator noise into the radio.

The PortaPack and HackRF One will not replace your handheld ham radio receiver. Receive sensitivity varies from band to band, but will not perform as well as a true ham radio receive