Continuing the earlier Travels with Flipper (“my Cyberdolphin friend”), Flipper Zero has more updates, discussions, and apps. Flipper Zero now supports MacOS and iOS, with wireless Bluetooth pairing in addition to USB-C wired.
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I forgot to post this earlier, but I thought I’d put “this out there” and follow up on it as I have time. ~ Ken
What is Flipper Zero?
https://flipperzero.one
In short, “simply awesome” cyberdolphin and hacking friend for radio analysis, protocols, and access control using Sub-GHz radio, NFC, RFID, and U2F/FIDO2.
In their words: “Flipper Zero is a portable multi-tool for developers and geeks in a toy-like body. It loves exploring digital stuff, such as radio protocols, access control systems, hardware and more. It’s fully open-source and customizable, so you can extend it in whatever way you like.”
UPDATE: See Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+ (Mayhem 1.5.4) for updated instructions and notes.
Stuck with a black screen after updating your HackRF One with Mayhem? Double-tap the knob to power off, and hold the UP button when your tap the knob again to power up. The Portapack H2+ needs to be configured with LCD Driver 1 at first boot. It’ll take a few seconds (3-10 sec) before it loads and everything is fine again.
The HackRF One with PortaPack H2+ is truly an outstanding handheld Software Defined Radio (SDR) with an incredible amount of features and support. Since many of the vendors are Russian or Chinese, I see that a number of people are having difficulty with the hardware, firmware updates, or support. Here is what I used to research, update my firmware from Havoc/Mayhem 1.4.0 (stock/OEM) to Mayhem 1.4.4, and document mine:
For a much better in-depth explanation, review, and detailed step-by-step instructions for updating the firmware or using the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+, check out MAYHEM Firmware for the HackRF Portapack Installation / Overview – YouTube.
I highly recommend the Diamond SRH320A 144/220/440 MHz Tri-Band Handheld SMA Antenna for the best use and reception with the HackRF One when using it for HAM Radio.
In December 2021, I was planning to study for late December and early January to test for my FCC Amateur Radio Technician license. Unfortunately, a week in the hospital due to cellulitis of left leg, septic shock (pseudomonas aeruginosa bacterial infection), high heart rate and low blood pressure, sinus-tachycardia derailed my plans for studying and testing for my FCC license.
After a busy couple of months between work, health, and personal events/hobbies, I’m finally able to dedicate my time and focus on studying/prepping for my FCC license. I’m reading and practicing from the ARRL study prep guides and enrolled in HamRadioPrep for the video courses and practice exams.
I’d love to tell you and show you my efforts in HAM radio soon… I’m also hoping to show my new FCC Vanity Callsign once I pass the test!
