Technical Specifications

RfCat Python script support (USB mode)

JavaScript RF scripting language on host side

Android SDK

Android, iOS & native C application

BLE 4.1 (Android/iOS)

Full speed USB

Open source hardware

  • Bluetooth Smart Module ISP130301, based on nRF51

  • CC1111 Low-Power SoC with Sub-1 GHz RF Transceiver

  • Multi frequencies (from 300 MHz to 928 MHz)

  • Multi modulation (ASK/OOK/MSK/2-FSK/GFSK)

  • Transmit and receive in half duplex mode

  • Support data rates up to 500 kBaud

  • Open hardware

  • Full speed USB: 12 Mbps (Linux or Android)

  • Bluetooth Smart 4.0 (Android/iOS)

  • USB charging & battery powered

  • 4 buttons to assign codes

  • 4 Status LEDs

  • 16 Mbit Flash Memory to save custom RF protocols

  • Rechargeable battery powered for stand-alone operation

  • Battery fuel gauge

  • RX amplifier for improved sensitivity: +13dB from 300MHz-1GHz

  • TX amplifier for higher output power: +20dB @ 433MHz & +17dB @ 900MHz

  • SMA connector for external antenna

  • Antenna port power control for external LNA

  • 22-pin expansion and programming header

  • Included: Battery and injection molded plastic enclosure

PandwaRF vs. RTL-SDR tools

  RTL-SDR Yard Stick One PandwaRF Bare PandwaRF
Amplifiers No Yes Yes Yes
TX/RX RX only TX/RX TX/RX TX/RX
Max bandwidth 3 MHz 800 KHz 800 KHz 800 KHz
Frequency range 24-1800 MHz 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz 315 MHz – 433 MHz – 868 MHz – 915 MHz
Connectivity USB USB USB/Bluetooth Smart USB/Bluetooth Smart
Supported host OS Linux/Windows/Android Linux Android/Linux Android/Linux
Supported smartphone USB No BLE or USB BLE or USB
Battery No No No Yes
Enclosure Yes No No Yes