Handheld Scanner is a Radio Multi-tool
The LakeShark is a compact handheld scanner that integrates an ESP32-P4 microcontroller with a 4.1-inch AMOLED touchscreen and various sensor modules. It connects to an RTL-SDR Blog V3 or V4 to provide extensive software-defined radio capabilities, including P25 trunking, ADS-B, and FM broadcast reception. This device serves as a versatile tool for radio enthusiasts, offering features like waterfall displays and GPS tracking in a pocket-sized form factor.
- ▪The LakeShark scanner is built on the LilyGO T-Display P4 platform, featuring an ESP32-P4 microcontroller and a 4.1-inch AMOLED display.
- ▪It includes an onboard SX1262 LoRa radio module, GPS, and a nine-axis Inertial Measurement Unit.
- ▪The device supports connection to an RTL-SDR Blog V3 or V4 to enable software-defined radio functions.
- ▪Users can scan P25 Phase 1 trunking, ADS-B, POCSAG, and FM broadcast radio, as well as view waterfall displays and nRF24 activity.
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Handheld Scanner Is A Radio Multi-tool No comments by: Zoe Skyforest September 24, 2026 Title: Copy Short Link: Copy These days, it’s possible to cram a whole lot of radio functionality into a very compact device. A great example of that is the LakeShark scanner from [SAMS0N1TE]. The LakeShark is based on the LilyGO T-Display P4—which combines an ESP32-P4 microcontroller with a 4.1 inch AMOLED touchscreen display. It comes with an onboard SX1262 LoRa radio module as well as GPS and a nine-axis Inertial Measurement Unit to boot. [SAMS0N1TE] then set it up to also hook up to an RTL-SDR Blog V3 or V4, providing all kinds of extra software-defined radio functionality. It can scan everything from P25 Phase 1 trunking transmissions, to ADS-B, POCSAG, and even good old FM broadcast radio.
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