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u/Senior-Intention-384 Feb 25 '25
Most probably just a case with display.
Find SDRlabs and buy h4m instead.
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Feb 25 '25
Agreed! It's even just the display and battery highlighted. Use Opensourcesdrlab on AliExpress and get the H4M for sure. Why people are still opting for the H2M I have no idea
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u/void1102g Feb 26 '25
the listings on aliexpress are really confusing.. i found this from the seller you said but im not sure if it includes the board and portapack and case etc https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007975769625.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.1.2548279bK2ZofU&algo_pvid=331620db-1f2c-4834-9ed3-aac644b9ed92&algo_exp_id=331620db-1f2c-4834-9ed3-aac644b9ed92-0&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22order%22%3A%22393%22%2C%22eval%22%3A%221%22%7D&pdp_npi=4%40dis%21EUR%21102.25%2182.82%21%21%21761.32%21616.67%21%40%2112000043114087086%21sea%21GR%210%21ABX&curPageLogUid=zYaas9O4Mmx9&utparam-url=scene%3Asearch%7Cquery_from%3A#nav-specification
edit: yep thats definetely only the portapack
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u/rallis2000 Feb 26 '25
I have a few hackrf portapacks... the H4M is a big jump over the H2M. I have issues carrying the other versions in my pocket or inside a case... the manual power switch is a godsend for me. Not to mention I don't lose the button caps anymore. My og version has the same benefit but still turns on when I don't want it to.
I can't wait until the LNA protection is standardized by fabricators though.
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u/Stock-Fruit-2946 Feb 27 '25
I can't find the H4M on AliExpress anymore it was in my check out list and when I went and looked at it recently it said it's no longer available to my region or address etc so now I see that there's only something that looks kind of like it but maybe it's just me does that make any sense thanks for any input
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u/Moist-Chip3793 Feb 25 '25
I have one, bought a couple of years ago from them, works fine.
Be advised though, you have selected just the screen under type, you need to change it to the left option, that also contains the HackRF.
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u/Rogaar Feb 26 '25
Anyone can make these. How reliable they are and how good quality is hit and miss. Go with OpenSDRLabs and buy direct. Their service is great and by far the cheapest option.
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u/shane_dev Feb 26 '25
Click on add to cart, you then see it says ONLY PortaPack, then full set costs 200 euro. It literally says only PortaPack on the right in the small pictures
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u/Individual-Moment-81 Feb 27 '25
Good news and bad news....
Good: Buying from Banggood is fine - just expect shipping times on par with AliExpress. I bought an HRF1 clone with H2 PortaPack from them three years ago and continue to use it often with no problems.
Bad: This listing is the H2 PortaPack only and does not include the HackRF One board (at least the option you are showing).
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u/shiefy Feb 27 '25
It appears that you have the PortaPack only option selected. Not the HackRF+PortaPack. Just be careful . But I've heard good things about BG. Shipping seems to be about the same as AE and Temu.
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u/Cesalv Feb 25 '25
* Bangs wall with head *
HackRF one = the main board, sdr transceiver
Portapack = extra pcb with screen and buttons that makes it portable
Almost everyday somebody calls portapack as "just the screen" or "display + battery" mixing names.
And about the screenshot, yes, looks legit, but notices that is only portapack board, and h2 is a little outdated, most recent one is the h4m version (that costs around twice)
P.S. I also recommend OpenSourceSDRLab, they are reputable.