Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] IMSI Catcher Catcher?

[Andrew Back]

On 21 Jun 2016 06:02, "Ronald F. Guilmette" <address@hidden> wrote:
>
>
> In message <address@hidden>,
> Cinaed Simson <address@hidden> wrote:
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> >Actually, you would need 2 HackRF One devices since they are half duplex
> >- better to buy a bladerf which is full duplex
> >
> >  https://www.nuand.com
> >
> >If you want to buy a working device, Alibaba has them for sale
> >
> >  https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/IMSI-catcher_135958750.html
>
>
> I'm sorry to have to say this, but I believe that you are confused on two
> rather important points relating to my query:
>
> 1)  As is made clear by the fact that you gave a link to a place where I
> (or anyone) could purchase a stingray device, it is apparent that you did
> not understand that I wish to see the construction of a device that would
> *detect* the local operation of stingrays.  I do not want a stingray.  I want
> to detect them.
>
> 1) As far as I am aware at this time, detection of stingrays is just a matter
> of merely _listening_ to a proper set of specific frequencies and then
> correctly interpreting the received data.  Thus, your point about obtaining
> a full duplex device, in prefrence to a half duplex device, also seems
> rather entirely off the mark.
>
>
> Regards,
> rfg
>
>
> P.S. While I appreciate general and non-specific statements of support for
> "interesting projects" either based on or relating to GNURadio, I did not
> join this mailing list merely to collect such generalized well wishes.
> I need to find people who will actually construct what I am seeking, i.e.
> a low cost portable stingray detector of the kind depicted in the following
> facinating and informative Vice News video:
>
>    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzBWoVh4qhk
>
> (Note that I have already attempted to make contact with the fellow from
> Privacy International who is shown using the stingray detector in this video...
> so that I may ask him to describe the exact hardware and software he is using...
> but so far I have been unable contact him.)

It sounds like you may have more success if you contact an RF/DSP engineering company with your requirement, since it appears you have a budget for this work.

Regards,

Andrew