Linux-SDR

Table of Contents

Interfacing SDR with Linux
Decoding Tools for SDR
Linux Distros for SDR Prebuilts
SDR Hardware
SDR Antennas and Accessories
Tutorials and Documentation
Community and Support
Contributing

Interfacing SDR with Linux

A comprehensive list of SDR tools for Linux covering a variety of applications.

GNU Radio - A free and open-source software development toolkit that provides signal processing blocks to implement SDR systems. (Open-Source)
SDRangel - Versatile SDR software with a modular design supporting various devices and advanced signal processing. (Latest Release: v3.12, August 2023)
SDRplay SDRUno - A powerful SDR application designed for SDRplay's range of SDR receivers, offering advanced features, an intuitive user interface, and regular updates.
CubicSDR - A multi-platform SDR application that supports various SDR devices and offers features like spectrum display and waterfall visualisation.
GQRX - An open-source SDR receiver powered by GNU Radio, providing a graphical interface and support for numerous SDR hardware options.
SoapySDR - A vendor-neutral SDR software abstraction layer enabling compatibility between SDR hardware and various SDR applications.
LinHPSDR - An SDR application based on the HPSDR Hermes board, providing support for high-performance SDR receivers.
OpenWebRx+ - A multi-user SDR receiver application that supports various SDR hardware and offers a simple web interface for remote access.
Thetis - A multi-platform SDR application supporting HPSDR Mercury, Penelope, and Excalibur hardware, offering advanced features and a customizable user interface.
QSpectrumAnalyzer - A real-time spectrum analyser integrated with GNU Radio for advanced signal visualisation.
SDRangelino - A lightweight SDR application optimised for embedded systems, offering essential signal processing features.
DesktopHPSDR - A fork of PIHPSDR made for desktop use with some improvements

Decoding Tools for SDR

Categorised by application for easier navigation.

GSM/Cellular

gr-gsm - Decode GSM/3G/4G LTE base stations using GNU Radio.
gr-lte - Decode LTE base stations with GNU Radio.

Satellite

gr-iridium - Decode Iridium satellite signals using GNU Radio.
gr-satellites - Decode various satellite signals with GNU Radio.

AIS and Marine

gr-ais - Decode AIS (Automatic Identification System) signals using GNU Radio.
rtl_ais - Decode AIS signals with RTL-SDR.

ADS-B and Aviation

dump1090 - Decode ADS-B (Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast) signals.
gr-air-modes - Decode ADS-B signals using GNU Radio with RTL-SDR support.

Digital Voice

dsd - Decode digital voice protocols such as P25 and DMR.
SDRTrunk - Decode P25, DMR, and other digital voice protocols.

Others

multimon-ng - Decode a variety of digital transmission modes.
QRadioLink - A VOIP GNU/Linux SDR transceiver application using Internet protocols.
WSJT-X - Decode weak signals in amateur radio.
fldigi - Decode a variety of digital transmission modes.
flrig - Control amateur radio transceivers.
xastir - Decode APRS (Automatic Packet Reporting System) signals.
RaspberryNoAA2 - Capture NOAA and Meteor-M2 satellite imagery on Raspberry Pi.
gr-pocsag - Decode POCSAG pager signals using GNU Radio.
multimode RX - A GNU Radio flowgraph for multimode reception.
simple_fm_rvc - A simple FM receiver flowgraph.
python-librtlsdr - Python wrapper for RTL-SDR.
pyrtlsdr - Another Python wrapper for RTL-SDR.
rtlsdr-waterfall - Python FFT GUI for RTL-SDR.
Wireless Temp. Sensor RX - GNU Radio app for wireless temperature sensors.
QtRadio - SDR graphical user interface.
SDR# (SDRSharp) - Popular SDR GUI primarily for Windows, with Linux guides available.
tetra_demod_fft - TETRA trunking signal demodulation using GNU Radio.
airprobe - GSM sniffer tool.
Linrad - SDR GUI with DAGC changes applied to librtlsdr master.
gr-ais (fork) - Forked version of gr-ais for AIS reception.
GNSS-SDR - Real-time GPS signal processing.
LTE-Cell-Scanner - LTE scanner and tracker.
- LTE-Cell-Scanner OpenCL accelerated - OpenCL-accelerated version for enhanced performance.
Simulink-RTL-SDR - MATLAB/Simulink wrapper for RTL-SDR.
gr-scan - Scanner flowgraph for GNU Radio.
kalibrate-rtl - Calibration tool (Windows build available).
pocsag-mrt - Multichannel real-time POCSAG decoder.
adsb# - ADS-B receiver guide using RTL-SDR.
osmo-gmr-rtl - GMR1 receiver setup with RTL-SDR dongles.
dump1090 - ADS-B receiver.
rtl_433 - Temperature sensor receiver.
randio - Random number generator using SDR.
gr-wmbus - Decode m-bus (EN 13757-4) signals.
ec3k - EnergyCount 3000 receiver.
RTLSDR-Scanner - Radio scanner application.
simple_ra - Radio astronomy application.
rtlizer - Spectrum analyzer for RTL-SDR.
FS20_decode - FS20 decoder for home automation signals.
OpenLTE - LTE toolkit for research and development.
rtltcpaccess - DAB compatibility layer.
SDR-J - "Analog" SDR & DAB receiver.
gortlsdr - Golang wrapper for RTL-SDR.
gr-rds (fork) - RDS + WBFM receiver using GNU Radio.
acarsdec - ACARS decoder for aircraft communications.
rtl-sdr-airband - Air band receiver and ATIS decoding.

Linux Distros for SDR Prebuilts

A selection of Linux distributions tailored for SDR applications, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

Ham Radio Linux - A Linux distribution for amateur radio operators based on Ubuntu.
Raspbian Ham Radio - A Linux distribution for amateur radio on Raspberry Pi OS.
Kali Linux - A distribution for penetration testing and security auditing with various SDR tools.
Pentoo - A penetration testing distribution with integrated SDR tools.
Parrot OS - A security-focused distribution including a range of SDR applications.
BlackArch - A penetration testing distribution with extensive SDR toolsets.
BackBox - A Linux distribution for penetration testing with built-in SDR utilities.
Dracos Linux - A penetration testing distribution featuring various SDR tools.
NST - A network security toolkit with integrated SDR applications.
CAINE - A digital forensics-focused distribution that includes SDR tools.
Kali NetHunter - A mobile penetration testing platform with SDR capabilities.
Fedora Jam - A Fedora-based distribution with audio and SDR tools pre-installed for music and radio enthusiasts.

SDR Hardware

A diverse list of SDR hardware options catering to various applications and performance needs.

SDR Antennas and Accessories

Antenna Types and Accessories

RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Antenna - Optimized for receiving ADS-B signals from aircraft.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B LNA - A low-noise amplifier to boost ADS-B signal reception.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Filtered LNA - Enhanced LNA with filtering for better ADS-B reception.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Ceramic Filtered Preamp - Preamp with ceramic filters for improved ADS-B signal clarity.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Triple Filtered LNA - Triple-filtered LNA for enhanced ADS-B performance.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Outdoor Antenna - Outdoor antenna designed for optimal ADS-B signal reception.
RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Antenna Tripod Mount - Mounting solution for ADS-B antennas.
LNA4ALL - A low-cost wideband low-noise amplifier compatible with various SDRs.
Mini-Whip - A low-cost active antenna suitable for SDR applications.
Diamond Discone Antenna - A wideband discone antenna for versatile SDR usage.
Youloop - A low-cost passive loop antenna compatible with SDRs.
RTL-SDR Blog SMA Pigtail Antenna Set - A set of SMA pigtail antennas for various SDR applications.

Antenna Design Tools

4nec2 - A free NEC-based antenna modeler and optimizer.
MMANA-GAL - A free MMANA-GAL-based antenna modeler and optimizer.
EZNEC - A commercial NEC-based antenna modeler and optimizer.
NanoVNA - A low-cost vector network analyzer for measuring antenna performance.

Antenna Switches

DX Engineering - A variety of antenna switches for HF, VHF, and UHF bands.
MFJ Enterprises - A range of antenna switches catering to different frequency bands.

Antenna Rotators

Yaesu - A selection of antenna rotators suitable for HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies.
Alfa Radio - Various antenna rotators designed for different SDR applications.

Tutorials and Documentation

GNU Radio Tutorials - Comprehensive guides for getting started with GNU Radio.
RTL-SDR Wiki - Extensive resources and tutorials for using RTL-SDR hardware.
SDRplay SDRUno User Guide - Detailed documentation for SDRplay SDRUno software.
CubicSDR Documentation - Guides and documentation for using CubicSDR.
SDRangel Wiki - Documentation and user guides for SDRangel.

Community and Support

Reddit r/RTLSDR - A community for RTL-SDR users to discuss and seek help.
GNU Radio Mailing List - Official mailing list for GNU Radio discussions.
SDR Forum - A forum dedicated to SDR enthusiasts and professionals.
RTL-SDR Discord - A Discord server for real-time discussions and support.
Stack Overflow SDR Tag - Q&A for SDR-related programming and technical issues.

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