FreeDV GUI is a desktop application for amateur radio operators that brings the FreeDV digital voice system to Linux, Windows, and macOS.
It lets you use a standard SSB transceiver for digital voice over HF, includes the RADE V1 waveform alongside legacy FreeDV modes, and provides integrated tools for audio setup, radio control, reporting, and logging.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports FreeDV digital voice operation on Linux, Windows, and macOS.
- Includes RADE V1 together with legacy FreeDV modes such as 1600, 700D, and 700E.
- Offers Easy Setup for sound card configuration, CAT/PTT control, and reporting.
- Supports radio control through VOX, Hamlib CAT control, and direct serial port PTT.
- Integrates with FreeDV Reporter and PSK Reporter for station activity and frequency reporting.
- Provides QSO logging integration with external tools that support the WSJT-X logging protocol.
- Includes a voice keyer, transmit audio monitoring, and quick recording of received audio.
Website: github.com/drowe67/freedv-gui
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Developer: FreeDV Project
License: GNU Lesser General Public License v2.1
FreeDV is written in C and C++. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C++ with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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