Linux-SDR

A comprehensive list of SDR tools for Linux for a plethora of applications

https://github.com/Slayingripper/Linux-SDR

Interfacing SDR with Linux

1. GNU Radio – A free and open-source software development toolkit that provides signal processing blocks to implement SDR systems.
2. SDRangel – A versatile SDR software with a modular design that supports a variety of SDR devices and enables advanced signal processing.
3. SDRplay SDRUno – A powerful SDR application specifically designed for SDRplay’s range of SDR receivers, offering advanced features and an intuitive user interface.
4. CubicSDR Website – A multi-platform SDR application that supports various SDR devices and offers features like spectrum display, waterfall visualization, and more.
5. GQRX – An open-source SDR receiver powered by GNU Radio, providing a graphical interface and support for numerous SDR hardware options.
6. SoapySDR – A vendor-neutral SDR software abstraction layer that enables compatibility between SDR hardware and various SDR applications.
7. LinHPSDR – An SDR application based on the HPSDR Hermes board, providing support for high-performance SDR receivers.
8. OpenWebRX Website – A multi-user SDR receiver application that supports various SDR hardware and offers a simple web interface for remote access.
9. Thetis – A multi-platform SDR application that supports the HPSDR Mercury, Penelope, and Excalibur SDR hardware, offering advanced features and a customizable user interface.
   

   Decoding tools for SDR

   

10. gr-gsm – A GNU Radio-based software that can be used to decode GSM/3G/4G LTE base stations.
11. gr-lte – A GNU Radio-based software that can be used to decode LTE base stations.
12. gr-iridium – A GNU Radio-based software that can decode Iridium satellite signals.
13. gr-ax25 – A GNU Radio-based software that can decode AX.25 signals.
14. gr-satellites – A GNU Radio-based software that can decode satellite signals.
15. gr-ais – A GNU Radio-based software that can decode AIS signals.
16. gr-rds – A GNU Radio-based software that can decode RDS signals.
17. gr-ieee802-15-4 – A GNU Radio-based software that can be used to decode IEEE 802.15.4 signals.
18. rtl_433 – A software that can be used to decode a variety of sensors and devices that transmit using 433MHz.
19. rtl_ais – A software that can be used to decode AIS signals.
20. rtlamr – A software that can be used to decode smart meters that transmit using 900MHz.
21. dump1090 – A software that can be used to decode ADS-B signals.
22. multimon-ng – A software that can be used to decode a variety of digital transmission modes.
23. dsd – A software that can be used to decode digital voice protocols such as P25, DMR, and more.
24. QRadioLink
    is a VOIP (radio over IP) GNU/Linux SDR (software-defined radio) transceiver application using Internet protocols for communication, built on top of GNU radio, which allows experimenting with some software-defined radio hardware devices –
25. WSJT-X – A software that can be used to decode weak signals in amateur radio.
26. SDRTrunk – A software that can be used to decode P25, DMR, and other digital voice protocols.
    

    Linux Distros for SDR prebuilt

    

27. Ham Radio Linux – A Linux distribution for amateur radio operators based on Ubuntu.
28. Raspbian Ham Radio– A Linux distribution for amateur radio operators based on Raspberry Pi OS.
29. Kali Linux – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes various SDR tools.
30. Pentoo – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes various SDR tools.
31. Parrot OS – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes various SDR tools.
32. BlackArch – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes various SDR tools.
33. BackBox – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes various SDR tools.
34. Dracos Linux – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes a variety of SDR tools.
35. NST – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes a variety of SDR tools.
36. CAINE – A Linux distribution for digital forensics that includes a variety of SDR tools.
37. Kali NetHunter – A Linux distribution for penetration testing and security auditing that includes a variety of SDR tools.
    

    SDR Hardware

    

38. RTL-SDR – A low-cost SDR receiver that uses a DVB-T TV tuner dongle based on the RTL2832U chipset.
39. HackRF One – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive half-duplex signals from 1MHz to 6GHz.
40. LimeSDR – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 100kHz to 3.8GHz.
41. LimeSDR Mini – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 10MHz to 3.5GHz.
42. Airspy – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 24MHz to 1.8GHz.
43. Airspy Mini – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 24MHz to 1.8GHz.
44. Airspy HF+ – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 9kHz to 31MHz.
45. Airspy HF+ Discovery – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 9kHz to 31MHz.
46. Airspy R2 – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 24MHz to 1.8GHz.
47. RSP1 – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 10kHz to 2GHz.
48. RSP1A – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 1kHz to 2GHz.
49. RSP2 – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 1kHz to 2GHz.
50. RSP2pro – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 1kHz to 2GHz.
51. RSPduo – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 1kHz to 2GHz.
52. Hermes-Lite 2 – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 0.1MHz to 30MHz.
53. BladeRF 2.0 Micro – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 47MHz to 6GHz.
54. USRP – A high-performance SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 10MHz to 6GHz.
55. USRP B200mini – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 70MHz to 6GHz.
56. UberTooth One – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz.
57. YARD Stick One – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 300MHz to 348MHz and from 391MHz to 464MHz.
58. Seed Studio Crazyradio PA – A low-cost SDR transceiver that can transmit and receive full-duplex signals from 2.4GHz to 2.5GHz.
59. KiwiSDR – A low-cost SDR receiver that can receive signals from 10kHz to 30MHz.
    

    SDR Antennas and Accessories

    

    RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Antenna

60. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B LNA
61. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Filtered LNA
62. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Ceramic Filtered Preamp
63. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Triple Filtered LNA
64. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Outdoor Antenna
65. RTL-SDR Blog 1090 MHz ADS-B Antenna Tripod Mount
66. LNA4ALL – A low-cost wideband LNA that can be used with SDRs.
67. Mini-Whip – A low-cost active antenna that can be used with SDRs.
68. Diamond Discone Antenna – A wideband antenna that can be used with SDRs.
69. Youloop – A low-cost passive loop antenna that can be used with SDRs.
70. RTL-SDR Blog SMA Pigtail Antenna Set
    

    Antenna Design Tools

    

71. 4nec2 – A free NEC based antenna modeler and optimizer.
72. MMANA-GAL – A free MMANA-GAL based antenna modeler and optimizer.
73. EZNEC – A commercial NEC based antenna modeler and optimizer.
74. MMANA-GAL – A free MMANA-GAL based antenna modeler and optimizer.
75. NanoVNA – A low-cost vector network analyzer that can be used to measure antenna performance.
    

    Antenna Switches

76. DX Engineering – A variety of antenna switches for HF, VHF, and UHF.
77. MFJ Enterprises – A variety of antenna switches for HF, VHF, and UHF.
    

    Antenna Rotators

78. Yaesu – A variety of antenna rotators for HF, VHF, and UHF.
79. Alfa Radio – A variety of antenna rotators for HF, VHF, and UHF.