neo4reo/hackrf-spectrum-analyzer

Spectrum Analyzer GUI for hackrf_sweep for Windows

Download:

Download the latest version

Features:

• Optimized for only one purpose - to use HackRF as a spectrum analyzer
• All changes in settings restart hackrf_sweep automatically
• Easy retuning
• hackrf_sweep integrated as a shared library
• Peak display
• High resolution waterfall plot
• Spur filter - removes spur artifacts from the spectrum

Why?

Other software is limited or hard to use

Requirements:

• HackRF One with Firmware 2017.02.1 or newer (use linux inside virtual machine to update the firmware)
• Libusb driver for HackRF One (see below)
• 64bit v1.8+ Java JRE installed
• Windows 7+ x64

Installation:

1. Make sure HackRF is using at least the minimum firmware version (see above)
2. Download the latest version of Spectrum Analyzer and unzip
3. Install HackRF as a libusb device
4. Download Zadig and run
5. Goto Options and check List All Devices
6. Find "HackRF One" and select Driver "WinUSB" and click install
7. Install (if you don't have one installed) Java JRE for Windows x64
8. Run "hackrf_sweep_spectrum_analyzer.exe"

Known issues:

• Spectrum updates stop on parameter change
  • Solution: press reset button on the HackRF (firmware bug)

License:

GPL v3