SDR Touch - Live radio via USB 2.741

SDR Touch - Live radio via USB 2.741

Signalware Ltd – Freeware – Android
out of 4971 votes
Latest Version
2.741

SDR Touch is an Android app that allows you to connect hardware SDR receivers to your mobile phone or tablet via a USB cable. With support for RTL-SDR, NeSDR, SDRplay, and HackRF, you can easily turn your device into a portable software defined radio scanner and spectrum analyzer.

With SDR Touch, you can listen to and record live FM stereo radio stations with RDS, access weather reports, emergency stations, taxi traffic, airplane communications, audio of analog TV broadcasts, HAM radio amateurs, digital broadcasts, and more. The app supports radio frequency coverage ranging from 20 MHz to 2.2 GHz and can demodulate various signals such as FM, AM, narrowband FM, upper sideband (USB), and lower sideband (LSB).

The built-in RDS monitor in SDR Touch allows you to explore the hidden digital data feed that most commercial FM radio stations broadcast. This includes information about the station's program type (PTY), country of broadcast (ECC), date and time (CT), unique program identifier (PI), list of alternative frequencies (AF), and advanced statistics about the digital RDS carrier signal.

One of the great features of SDR Touch is that it can receive live radio via external USB hardware. The app works offline and doesn't require a data plan or internet connection. This means that you can use SDR Touch anywhere and discover what hides in the radio spectrum.

In order to run SDR Touch, you need to connect your SDR receiver to your Android device using a USB OTG cable.

It's important to note that SDR Touch is currently experimental and may crash. If you encounter any bugs while using the app, please report them to the email provided in the Help section.

To use SDR Touch, you can utilize the open-source SDR Driver and choose from a range of compatible USB radio tuners:

  • Generic RTL2832U RTL-SDR (e.g. hama nano)
  • DigitalNow Quad DVB-T PCI-E card
  • Leadtek WinFast DTV Dongle mini D
  • Genius TVGo DVB-T03 USB dongle (Ver. B)
  • Terratec Cinergy T Stick Black (rev 1)
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Please ensure that you comply with your local laws before downloading or using SDR Touch, as the responsibility lies with you. The SDR Touch team cannot be held liable for any consequences resulting from the app's inappropriate usage.

Overview

SDR Touch - Live radio via USB is a Freeware software in the category Audio & Multimedia developed by Signalware Ltd.

The latest version of SDR Touch - Live radio via USB is 2.741, released on 12/27/2024. It was initially added to our database on 10/15/2023.

SDR Touch - Live radio via USB runs on the following operating systems: Android.

Users of SDR Touch - Live radio via USB gave it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Pros

  • Allows for real-time radio monitoring and decoding using a simple USB device.
  • Supports a wide range of frequencies, making it versatile for different radio bands.
  • User-friendly interface that is accessible for both beginners and seasoned users.
  • Active community support with forums and shared resources for troubleshooting and tips.
  • Compatible with Android devices, allowing for mobile use without PC requirements.
  • Offers features like spectrum display and waterfall analysis for better signal visualization.
  • Regular updates and improvements from the developer, ensuring continued functionality.

Cons

  • Requires compatible USB dongles that need to be purchased separately, adding to overall cost.
  • Some technical knowledge may be needed to fully utilize advanced features.
  • Performance can depend on the quality of the USB device being used, leading to possible inconsistencies.
  • Limited support for certain encrypted or analog signals which may restrict use.
  • Battery drain on portable devices can be significant when running continuously.

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