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Mobile Radio: The HackRF One Portapack (1)

24 May 2025 4 minute read 4 comments Investigator515

If you’re of the older generation, you probably remember a time when radios were expensive. Like, really REALLY expensive. And, while it’s fair to say that even today we can get our hands on some seriously expensive hardware, it’s also fair to...

Information Overload! Information Overload!

19 May 2025 5 minute read 1 comment SweptOverNiagara

Do you sometimes feel like your wires are getting crossed because there's just too much information coming in? Well, you're not alone. I watched an interesting video on Youtube the other day titled, 'A shockingly Accurate 1998 Prediction About Today...

LabRats: 6 Essential Tools For Your RF Hacklab

8 May 2025 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

To experiment with RF, you’ll need a proper workspace and some suitable tools. We strive to provide informative articles, however, it is important for users to ensure their research is both ethical and responsible. Additionally, it is your responsibi...

Radio Hackers: Electromagnetic Eavesdropping & Harmonics

13 Jan 2025 5 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

In earlier articles, we covered the concept of the Van EckPhreak, which discussed how electromagnetic radiation (EMR) could be used to exploit private information. One point that we missed in that article though, was how an entire research field woul...

From Signal To Success: Your Guide To RF Connectors

30 Oct 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Your how-to guide on identifying compatible connectors for your home lab. When you’re getting started with transmitting and receiving stations, you’ll need an antenna and suitable feedline to get the best out of your system. And while you wouldn’t be...

Stray Emissions: Van Eck Phreaking

13 Aug 2024 6 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

This eavesdropping method is straight out of a spy movie. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack If you’re of the older persuasion you probably remember a time when the world was a much different place. Videos and ev...

Radio On The Go: Portable SDR

5 Jun 2024 6 minute read 1 comment Investigator515

If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack Home labs are pretty cool. Depending on your interests, we’ll often find an array of test equipment, hardware systems and even remote servers or systems. Having a centralised sp...

Antennas 101: High Gain & Directional

15 May 2024 6 minute read 2 comments Investigator515

Appropriate Antennas become the ears of any operation. If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack In this previous article, we explored the role that antennas will play in optimising a transmitting or receiving station a...

R Pi Radio: Rocking The Airwaves

8 Apr 2024 5 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

The Raspberry can be used to put together a simple, FM radio station. This tutorial is for educational purposes only. Please note that the laws around transmitting devices vary from country to country. If you intend to build this project, please chec...

Radio Hackers: RFID & Access Controls Systems

7 Apr 2024 6 minute read 0 comments Investigator515

Sometimes, all you need to get started is an android powered smartphone If you aren’t a medium member, you can read with no paywall via substack We strive to provide informative articles, however, it is important for users to ensure their research is...