Benjamin Vernoux

HydraSDR RFOne Advanced USB Software Defined Radio Receiver

SDR with open-source host tools/API and firmware with 10 MHz instantaneous bandwidth from Benjamin VERNOUX features RF front-end design and USB-C® connectivity

Image of Benjamin VERNOUX HydraSDR RFOne Advanced USB Software Defined Radio ReceiverThe Benjamin VERNOUX HydraSDR RFOne is an advanced software-defined radio (SDR) receiver engineered for professionals, researchers, and radio enthusiasts demanding superior RF performance. This high-grade USB software-defined radio delivers exceptional spectrum analysis capabilities with 10 MHz instantaneous bandwidth sampling across the complete 24 MHz to 1800 MHz frequency range, expandable through extension modules for specialized applications.

The HydraSDR RFOne distinguishes itself through enhanced PCB layout optimization and superior RF front-end engineering, featuring advanced power and noise filtering systems, improved temperature dissipation, and peak temperature management. Built around the proven NXP LPC4370 microcontroller with integrated 12-bit ADC, the receiver incorporates a Rafael R828D tuner for excellent sensitivity and dynamic range performance.

Manufactured in the USA with aerospace-grade 7075 aluminum enclosure construction, the HydraSDR RFOne provides exceptional electromagnetic shielding and thermal management. The robust USB-C interface ensures reliable connectivity across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms, while open-source firmware enables customization and community development through standard GCC ARM toolchains.

Compatible with popular SDR software including SDR++ and other applications that accept raw complex sample input, the RFOne supports professional spectrum monitoring, signal intelligence work, amateur radio applications, and RF research projects. The extensible architecture accommodates future expansion modules and specialized RF front ends for enhanced frequency coverage and application-specific functionality.

Features
  • 24 MHz to 1800 MHz continuous frequency coverage with extension capability
  • 10 MHz instantaneous bandwidth sampling for wideband signal capture
  • 12-bit analog-to-digital converter for excellent dynamic range
  • Up to 10 MSPS sample rate output providing 9 MHz usable spectrum
  • NXP LPC4370 microcontroller with Cortex®-M4F and dual Cortex-M0 cores
  • Rafael R828D tuner with enhanced sensitivity and selectivity
  • Open-source firmware compatible with GCC-based development toolchains
  • USB-C connector for reliable high-speed data transfer and power delivery
  • Aerospace-grade 7075 aluminum enclosure with superior EMI shielding
  • Enhanced PCB layout with superior power and noise filtering
  • Improved temperature dissipation and thermal management design
  • Made in USA manufacturing for supply chain reliability
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • SDR++ software compatibility for professional applications
  • Extensible design supporting future expansion modules
Applications
  • Amateur radio monitoring and weak signal reception
  • Professional spectrum analysis and surveillance
  • Signal intelligence and electronic warfare research
  • RF research and development projects
  • Wideband spectrum monitoring for regulatory compliance
  • Cellular and wireless communication analysis
  • Satellite signal reception and decoding
  • Radio astronomy and space communication research
  • Electronic countermeasures testing and validation
  • Academic research and educational applications
  • IoT and short-range device testing
  • Frequency coordination and interference analysis
  • Broadcast monitoring and analysis
  • Emergency communication system testing
  • Software-defined radio open-source firmware development

HydraSDR RFOne Advanced USB Software Defined Radio Receiver

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Advanced SDR ReceiverHYDRASDR_RFONEAdvanced SDR Receiver1174 - Immediate$1,564.00View Details
Published: 2025-07-17