greatscottgadgets / greatscottgadgets/hackrf

Explicit tuning is not well documented

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Description

There is no helpful documentation to point to for explicit tuning.

The hackrf_set_freq_explicit() function is not documented.

The help text for hackrf_transfer lists the options, but provides no clues on how to use them.

Using explicit tuning requires understanding the HackRF architecture, which is also not well documented (#1011).

(This came up when answering a question on #1001)

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
  4. Open a pull request that references the issue number.

Research direction

Start by locating the documentation for the hackrf_set_freq_explicit() function and the help text for hackrf_transfer. Review issue #1011 for the missing HackRF architecture context and issue #1001 for the original usage question. Done means users can find an explanation of explicit tuning, the relevant options, and practical guidance for using them.

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Assessment

Tech stack
c
Domain
api, cli, documentation
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
3/5
Estimated time
1-2 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
50/100

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