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KrakenSDR

KrakenSDR

€799.00 - €799.00
€799.00 - €799.00

Effortlessly pinpoint and track radio signals from 100MHz to 1GHz+ with the KrakenSDR.
End-to-end solution, including auto-calibration hardware & software; advanced desktop analysis software and turn-by-turn GPS tracking mobile app.
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Introduction

KrakenSDR is dedicated solution for Radio Direction Finding / Signal Tracking.

Leveraging 5 "coherently linked" interal SDR circuits, the KrakenSDR and included desktop & mobile software allow effortless signal locking, finding and tracking from 100MHz - 1GHz.

Purpose-built for signal tracking, the included antennas can be mounted on a car roof; turn-by-turn navigation is provided automatically by the Android application.

The KrakenSDR is OpenSource : power users have full control over all radio settings, software and firmware. Users can even control each radio circuit individually for simultaneous multi-band monitoring.

Powerful Desktop Tools

Passively capture low, full and high-speed USB traffic and up to 16 related digital signals simultaneously for analysis.

Signal Tracking App

Full-featured open-source tools for capturing, filtering, visualising and analysing USB-traffic on a protocol level.

Auto-Calibration

No-manual time-consuming, complex calibration - works out of the box.

Rugged Design

High-quality metal body provides solid protection and passive cooling.

KrakenSDR : Track Down Radio Transmitters

Introduction into tracking down signals with KrakenSDR by sn0ren. Theory, basics, setup and practical demonstration of live signal tracking with the KrakenSDR platform.

Key Features

  • Five coherent RTL-SDR units, clocked to the same single oscillator.
  • Automatic coherence synchronisation hardware & software
  • 24 MHz to 1766 MHz Range (extendable with alternative drivers)
  • 4.5 V bias tee on each port
  • Open-Source Desktop & Mobile Applications

Key Uses

  • Transmitter Locating - Signals of interest, noise sources, illegal broadcasts
  • Asset Tracking - Wildlife, tagged animals or tagged assets.
  • Search & Rescue - Real-time location & tracking of emergency beacons
  • Fox Hunting - Radio operator training & experiments
  • Open Source - 100% open-source software, firmware, gateware and hardware.

Device Specifications

  • RX Channels: 5
  • Radio Tuner:  5x R820T2
  • Radio ADC: 5x RTL2832U
  • ADC Bit Depth: 8-bits
  • Frequency Range: 24 MHz - 1766MHz (extendable via alternative drivers)
  • Maximum Channel Bandwidth: 2.56MHz

  • Dimensions: 177 x 112 x 25mm
  • Weight: 670g
  • Power Consumption: 11W ( 2.2A @ 5v )

What's included

  • 1x KrakenSDR
  • 5x Official Tuned Antennas + Cables

Please note: The KrakenRF processing software needs to be run on a separate device. Images for the Raspberry PI 4 & 5 are available.

Technical Resources