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# YARD Stick One

**Type:** Product page · **SKU:** GSG-YARD-STICK-ONE · **Brand:** [Great Scott Gadgets](https://core-electronics.com.au/brands/great-scott-gadgets-australia)
**Page:** https://core-electronics.com.au/great-scott-gadgets-yard-stick-one-sub-ghz-tf-transciever.html ([markdown](https://core-electronics.com.au/great-scott-gadgets-yard-stick-one-sub-ghz-tf-transciever.html.md))

Sub-1 GHz USB wireless test tool for makers, transmit and receive ASK, OOK and GFSK, control from Python via RfCat for RF prototyping.

## Pricing

- **Price:** $174.95 (inc GST) — $159.05 AUD, exc GST

## Availability & dispatch

- In stock, ships same business day if ordered before 2PM (Australia/Sydney).
- We can dispatch 12 today; more stock is typically available with a 7–14 day lead time.

## Restrictions

**For use in Australia**

- Operate only in bands and with settings that are permitted for your location and application. Check this product’s supported frequencies in the description/specs.
- If you intend to operate outside shared/licence‑exempt conditions (e.g. in other bands, at higher power, with high‑gain antennas, or extended duty cycles), you must have the appropriate authorisation.
 
**For use in other regions**

- Follow the spectrum rules for your country/region and select frequencies and settings accordingly.

A declaration of use will need to be submitted during checkout.

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## Description

YARD Stick One is a compact, sub-1 GHz wireless test tool that plugs straight into USB and gets you talking to low speed digital radios fast. Ideal when you want a nimble, computer-controlled transceiver instead of a full SDR.

Explore, characterise, and prototype links across common ISM bands for projects such as industrial control systems, wireless sensor networks, smart meters, home automation, garage door remotes, and remote keyless entry. Check local regulations before transmitting.

### Technical Specifications

 | Operating mode | Half-duplex transmit and receive |
|---|---|
| Official frequency ranges | 300-348 MHz, 391-464 MHz, 782-928 MHz |
| Additional tunable ranges | 281-361 MHz, 378-481 MHz, 749-962 MHz |
| Supported modulations | ASK, OOK, GFSK, 2-FSK, 4-FSK, MSK |
| Maximum data rate | Up to 500 kbps |
| USB interface | Full-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Antenna interface | SMA connector for external antennas |
| RF front end | Integrated RX amplifier for sensitivity and TX amplifier for higher output power |
| Filtering | Low pass filter to reduce harmonics in the 800 and 900 MHz bands |
| Antenna port power control | Compatible with antenna port accessories designed for HackRF One |
| Expand/program | GoodFET-compatible expansion header and GIMME-compatible test points |
| Firmware | Ships with RfCat firmware installed; CC Bootloader preloaded for easy updates |
| Mechanical | 84 x 19 x 6 mm, approx. 7.8 g |
| Included antenna | Not included; an external SMA antenna is required |

Compatible accessories and tools:

 | Great Scott Gadgets ANT500 telescopic antenna | 75 MHz to 1 GHz, SMA male, 50 ohm general purpose antenna |
|---|---|
| Great Scott Gadgets ANT700 telescopic antenna | 300 MHz to 1100 MHz, SMA male, lightweight, 50 ohm |
| RfCat software toolkit | Interactive Python control of the transceiver from your computer |
| HackRF One antenna port accessories | Supported via YARD Stick One antenna port power control |
| GoodFET-compatible programmers | Use the onboard header for development and debugging |
| GIMME-compatible test points | For production test or low-touch programming workflows |

### Additional Resources

- [Read the Docs](https://yardstickone.readthedocs.io/)
- [RfCat GitHub repository](https://github.com/atlas0fd00m/rfcat)
 
### What’s Included

- YARD Stick One USB dongle

## Images

- [Product image 1](https://core-electronics.com.au/media/catalog/product/g/s/gsg-yard-stick-one-showcase.jpg)