SDR-RADIO.com is a Windows console for Software Defined Radio (SDR) receivers and transceivers. Other SDR Windows Software Compatible with RTL-SDR. See the Software Guide for a big list of other compatible RTL-SDR software. Getting Started on Linux. For Linux we first recommend having a look at Ranous' Linux Quickstart guide document which can be found here (pdf). The easiest way on most Debian Linux systems is to install rtl-sdr via apt-get. HackRF One Software Defined Radio (SDR), ANT500 & SMA Antenna Adapter Bundle.

Best Sdr Software For Windows

Global Radio Guide Winter 2020 – 2021

During times of emergency and crisis, radio hobbyists worldwide turn on their radios and tune to the shortwave radio spectrum for context, perspective, and insight into what is happening around the globe. If you are using our SDRs to navigate the spectrum, you will definitely like the Global Radio Guide from our friends at Teak Publishing.

Windows SDR Software Package (Change log)

This package contains:

SDR# (SDRSharp) x86 revision 1784 5e39db3 (2020-11-23) – The best free SDR software for Airspy and RTL-SDR dongles!
Airspy R2/Mini Calibration Tool 1.0
ADS-B Spy rev 57 – High Performance ADS-B Decoder
Spectrum Spy 1.0 – Fast Sweeping SDR Spectrum Analyzer
Astro Spy 1.0 – Radio Astronomy Utility for Hydrogen Line Spectroscopy
SPY Server for Windows v2.0.1700 – Multi-client SDR Server with Fast DDC
RTL-SDR Dongle Installation Script

If you are looking for the last unskinned SDR# build, check here.
For the latest SDR# build with collapsible panels check here.

Community Package with Plugins

This package is managed by Rodrigo Pérez and contains:

Base Windows SDR Software Package (same as above)
Plugin Audio Processor
Plugin Audio Recorder
Plugin Avia band 8.33 calculator
Plugin Baseband Recorder
Plugin Calico CAT
Plugin CTCSS decoder squelch
Plugin DCS decoder squelch
Plugin DDE Tracker
Plugin Digital Audio Processor
Plugin DSDtcp
Plugin File Player
Plugin Frequency Lock
Plugin Frequency Manager
Plugin Frequency Scanner
Plugin Gpredict Connector
Plugin IF Processor
Plugin IF Recorder
Plugin Level Meter
Plugin LimeSDR
Plugin Meteor Demodulator
Plugin MPX Output
Plugin PAL/Secam TV
Plugin Pluto SDR
Plugin RTL-SDR 820T
Plugin SDRSharp Net Remote
Plugin Time Shift

SPY Server – SDR Server for 32-bit ARM boards

Airspy R0, R2, Mini, Airspy HF+ and RTL-SDR can be used as a high performance SDR receiver capable of streaming separate chunks of the spectrum to multiple clients over the LAN or the Internet.
This build can be used with Raspberry PI, Odroid and Orange PI single board computers.

SPY Server – SDR Server for 64-bit ARM boards

This build can be used with AARCH64 ARM boards like Raspberry Pi 4 or Odroid.

SPY Server – SDR Server for Linux x64

This build can be used with 64-bit Intel/AMD CPU’s.

SPY Server – SDR Server for Linux x86

This build can be used with 32-bit Intel/AMD CPUs.

SPY Server – SDR Server for Windows 32-bit and 64-bit

This build can be used on Windows with 32-bit or 64-bit Intel/AMD CPUs.

ADS-B SPY – ADSB decoder for 32bit ARM Linux

Airspy R0, R2 and Mini can be used as a high performance ADSB receiver capable of 20MHz, low scatter MLAT. The performance is comparable to top end, way more expensive ADSB receivers. This executable turns your Airspy into an autonomous ADSB station with low power requirements.
This build can be used with Raspberry PI and Odroid boards.

ADS-B SPY – ADSB decoder for 64-bit ARM Linux

This build can be used with AARCH64 ARM SBCs like the Raspberry Pi 4, Odroid or compatible.

ADS-B SPY – ADSB decoder for Linux x86

This build can be used with 32bit Intel/AMD CPU’s.

ADS-B SPY – ADSB decoder for Linux x64

This build can be used with 64bit Intel/AMD CPU’s.

ExtIO for Airspy R0, R2 and Mini

This build is provided by Andrea Montefusco and works with HDSDR, Studio1 and compatible software.

ExtIO for Airspy HF+ and Discovery

This build is provided by Andrea Montefusco and works with HDSDR, Studio1 and compatible software.

WinUSB Compatibility Driver

If Windows fails to recognize your Airspy device automatically, unzip and install this driver.
This is generally not required with up-to-date systems.

Developer Resources

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GNU Radio Live DVD (AirSpy support based on Ubuntu Linux 14.04.4 LTS, 64-bit edition)
GNU Radio Win64 binaries with airspy support see also build scripts on github
SDR-J DAB, WFM and SDR programs with airspy support
URH Universal Radio Hacker (The Ultimate Radio Hacker Tool with native AirSpy support since 21 April 2017)