OpenWebRX+ is an improved version of OpenWebRX, a multi-user software defined radio receiver that runs through a web interface.
It’s designed for operators who want to publish an online SDR receiver that people can access from a browser, and the project can be deployed via Debian packages, Docker images, Raspberry Pi SD card images, or a manual installation.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Supports a wide range of SDR hardware and can use multiple SDR devices simultaneously.
- Includes decoders for AIS, SSTV, FAX, FLEX, POCSAG, HFDL, VDL2, ADSB, ACARS, ISM, RDS, SAM, SITOR-B, RTTY, and CW.
- Provides DTMF, EEA, EIA, CCIR, and several ZVEI SELCALL decoders.
- Offers background SSTV and FAX decoding with a browser for received images.
- Includes built-in chat, audio recording, and bookmark-based scanning.
- Shows maps for public WebSDRs, shortwave broadcasters, aircraft positions, and nearby amateur radio repeaters.
- Lets administrators view active user connections and ban abusive users.
- Supports HTTPS, configurable session timeouts, touchscreen panning and zooming, and improved CW tuning.
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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