Manufactured by our friends at OpenSourceSDRLab, the HackRF Portapack H4M Clifford Heath Edition is a curated configuration of the HackRF One and Portapack ecosystem, built in recognition of Clifford Heath’s long-standing contributions to the RF and open hardware community. This edition emphasizes improved RF front-end protection, modernized components, and includes a practical OpenSourceSDRLab antenna bundle, resulting in a more robust and forgiving platform for hands-on RF learning, experimentation, and legitimate research. It is designed for serious users who want to understand radio systems through responsible, real-world use. Why the Clifford Heath Edition This edition incorporates targeted hardware-level improvements to the HackRF One that enhance durability, protection, and long-term maintainability while remaining fully compatible with the HackRF and Portapack H4M ecosystem. The focus is on resilience, component availability, and usability in real experimental environments — not novelty or spectacle. Clifford Heath Edition Hardware Improvements Enhanced antenna port protection using the SMP1330-085LF, protecting both the transmit amplifier and receive LNA Improved Bias-T design supporting operation at significantly higher frequencies, improving RF sensitivity whether enabled or disabled Replacement of seven SKY13350-385LF components with SKY-13453-385LF (current-production part) Replacement of two MGA-81563-TR1G MMIC amplifiers with TRF37B73 (current-production part) Updated USB port protection using USB6B1, replacing the discontinued LXES15AAA1-100 Updated CLKIN and CLKOUT protection using BAS70, replacing LXES1TBCC2-004 Standardized PCB drill sizes (27/13 mil vias), reducing total drill counts from fourteen (14) to six (6) for improved manufacturability Added two additional fiducials to improve automated assembly accuracy Together, these changes improve robustness, supply-chain longevity, and production consistency. HackRF One Specifications Frequency range: 1 MHz – 6 GHz Half-duplex transceiver (TX or RX) Up to 20 MS/s 8-bit I/Q sampling USB 2.0 interface SMA female RF connector Clock input and output support Open-source hardware and software ecosystem What’s Included HackRF One (Clifford Heath Edition hardware) Portapack H4M OpenSourceSDRLab antenna and RF accessory bundle USB cable and required interconnects Enclosure The included antenna bundle provides a versatile starting set for exploratory RF work across a wide range of frequencies, without requiring immediate additional purchases. Included Antennas & RF Accessories Wideband USB-powered LNA module (approximately 50 MHz – 6 GHz) SMA male-to-male RF cable USB Type-C cable (for powering included USB accessories) 5 dBi wideband antenna (approximately 40 MHz – 860 MHz) 8 dBi antenna (approximately 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 5.8 GHz) Wideband telescopic antenna (approximately 40 MHz – 6 GHz) 12 dBi antenna (approximately 700 MHz – 2700 MHz) 35 dBi directional antenna (approximately 700 MHz – 2700 MHz) Antenna types and exact specifications are selected for general compatibility with the HackRF and Portapack H4M ecosystem. Minor variations may occur between bundle revisions. Software & Community Resources The HackRF Portapack H4M is compatible with the open-source Mayhem firmware, a community-maintained project that extends the Portapack ecosystem. Learn more about the firmware and its development at: https://github.com/portapack-mayhem/mayhem-firmware Mayhem Hub (your one-stop shop for everything related to Mayhem HackRF/Portapack) is a central community resource with documentation, links, and project information. You can explore it at: https://hackrf.app/ Intended Use RF learning and education Spectrum analysis and signal visualization Protocol exploration and experimentation Embedded systems and wireless research Responsible, lawful RF investigation This device is not a shortcut or preconfigured exploit platform. It is intended for users who want to build understanding through hands-on work. What Makes This a Whitehat Hardware Edition Curated for responsible use Emphasis on RF front-end protection and longevity Currgetting it ready to ship nowent-production, maintainable components Known-good configuration, tested before shipping Clear documentation and support expectations Shipped from California Important Note:Users are responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable local, national, and international laws and regulations when operating RF equipment.
