OpenWebRX+ is an enhanced version of OpenWebRX, a multi-user software defined radio receiver that is controlled through a web browser. It is intended for operators who want to make one or more SDR receivers available over a network without requiring listeners to install a native client.
The project combines conventional analogue reception with a large collection of digital decoders, mapping tools and background services. Its browser interface is also designed for touch devices and remote use, while administrators retain control over receiver profiles, users and available features.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports multiple SDR devices and a broad range of hardware through native and SoapySDR-based sources.
- Decodes modes and protocols including CW, RTTY, SSTV, FAX, AIS, APRS, ADS-B, ACARS, HFDL, VDL2, DAB, DRM, SITOR-B and paging signals.
- Includes LoRa support for APRS, Meshtastic, MeshCom, FANET and LoRaWAN-related reception.
- Runs background decoders and services without requiring a listener to keep the relevant mode selected.
- Offers speech-to-text transcription using Whisper, with background transcription and MQTT reporting.
- Provides plugin APIs for adding interface buttons, windows and sections.
- Supports IQ files and streams as receiver sources through SoapySDR.
- Displays aircraft, APRS stations, repeaters, public SDR receivers and shortwave broadcast information on interactive maps.
- Includes bookmark scanning, chat between receivers, server-side audio recording and received-image browsing.
- Supports MQTT for decoded data, receiver status, inter-server chat and other integrations.
Website: github.com/0xAF/openwebrxplus
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Developer: 0xAF
License: GNU Affero General Public License v3.0
OpenWebRX+ is written in Python and JavaScript. Learn Python with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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