Ham Radio Technology

Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+ (Mayhem 1.5.4)

Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+
Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+

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 1.5.4, 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.


“WARNING” / NOTE:

Seeing a black screen on reboot or power up of your HackRF One with Portapack H2+ …me too!

  1. Press the UP button on your H2+ while it powers up so it loads LCD Driver 1 and configures your H2+.
  2. Wait a few seconds (up to 10 seconds), the LCD driver will load and you’ll see the Mayhem 1.5.4 boot screen or GUI.

GALLERY:

Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+
Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+
Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+
Updating the HackRF One with PortaPack H2+

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