This app works with Flex-6000 / 8000 and Aurora series Radios and ANY FlexRadio firmware 1, 2, 3 and 4, including the newest release.
Official FlexRadio Systems® Client for your Mac
SmartSDR is a full featured FlexRadio client that enables your Mac to operate your FlexRadio device.
It is fully compatible to SmartSDR v1, v2 (including SmartLink), v3 (including MultiFlex and SmartControl) and v4.
Important: This App requires a FlexRadio Systems® Series-6000, 8000 or Aurora Software Defined Radio (SDR).
FACTS AND FEATURES:
■ macOS 26 (Tahoe) App, backward compatible to macOS 14
■ Runs natively on Silicon as well as Intel Macs
SmartSDR offers all features of SmartSDR for Windows such as:
■ Unlimited number of Slices, Panadapters (limited only by Radio model)
■ Maintain all Radio, Slice and Panadapter settings
■ SmartLink™ remote access support
■ APD / SmartSignal™ support
■ MultiFlex™ support
■ SmartControl™ support
■ Native Power Genius (PGXL), Tuner Genius (TGXL), Antenna Genius (AGXL) and Rotator Genius (RGXL) Support (no Windows Software needed)
■ And all the other features of the Windows Version (including Diversity)
There is no longer need for running SmartSDR for Windows on Bootcamp, Parallels or a separate PC because these features are also included:
■ Radio Firmware Updates
■ Setting up and registering SmartLink - you can even maintain multiple SmartLink accounts
■ Installation of Region (Turf) Files
■ Backup / Restore Radio Configuration and Memories
In addition, the following extra features are included:
■ Full featured FT8 / FT4 Tool
■ SSTV picture sending and receiving (NEW!)
■ RTTY now also included
■ CW Decoder
■ APRS (NEW)
■ WSPR (NEW)
■ Logbook with auto logging and ADIF Im- and UDP Export (Synchronizes with Smartsdr for iOS over iCloud) and LOTW, QRZ.com integration
■ DX-Cluster Tool
■ Band Plan
■ Voice Macros (Voice keyer)
■ And several additional Tools and features
EXTERNAL SOFTWARE SUPPORT
Even though FT8 and more Decoder Modes are included, you can run this App along with your favorite external Software like WSJT-X, fldigi or others because:
■ CAT Support for FlexRadio CAT, Kenwood TS-2000 emulation and RigCtrl / Hamlib
■ DAX Streaming support with seamless and low latency Common-Radio™ Audio driver. No Loopback driver needed anymore.
EXTERNAL PERIPHERALS SUPPORT
■ New: S.A.T. Support with automatic doppler correction. No CAT or USB Cable needed. LEO / Satellite operation was never easier
■ FlexControl support
■ You can use a Midi Controller (like the CTR2, DJ2GO2 or CMD-Micro and others) to fully control your Radio
■ CW Straight Key / Paddle via Midi Controller, FTDI Serial Cable or assigned keyboard keys
■ External microphone support (e.g. for USB microphones)
WHAT YOU NEED:
- A FlexRadio Systems® FLEX-6000, 8000 or Aurora series radio
- A Mac which runs at least Mac OS 14
SUPPORTED SDR HARDWARE:
FLEX-6300, FLEX-6400, FLEX-6400M, FLEX-6500, FLEX-6600, FLEX-6600M, FLEX-6700, FLEX-8400, FLEX-8400M, FLEX-8600, FLEX-8600M, AU-510, AU-510M, AU-520, AU-520M
Find out more here: https://ham-radio-apps.com
Read the Manual: http://go-to.me/smartsdrmac-manual
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Very Good ! Including with digital modes
K3uk
After decades of working with Windows I Purchased this app to use with my new Mac Mini . It comes highly recommednded by many Flex Radio users. I must say that the software is superb . There are a few differences compared to the Windows version, DAX and CAT take a little getting used to but work fine for most common ham usage. I must take issue with a past review that says it does not work well for digital modes. The author mentions Loopback and Blackhole applications for audio routing. I tried both and found the free Blackhole to be the easiest to use. I use SmartSDR for Mac OS with Fldigi . For FT8 and RTTY I simply use the native "tool" that Marcus has built in ... because the FT8 tool performs as well as WSJTX and I think is visually more appealing. The POTA tool and DX Cluster features are also very well implemented. I have used 4 instances of the FT8 tool at the same time using a Flex 6600 and the FT8 implementation that Marcus designed. My Mac Mini M2 handles this well. The CAT port implementation in SmartSDR does not seem as flexible as the Windows version of SmartSDR CAT but I am not sure all that is needed. I am using SmartSDR for Mac with Yuri UT4LW's SDC Software Defoned Connectors . The two apps work well together and SDC allows me to use the Mac with SDC's CW and RTTY servers, plus SDC's contest modules.
It Just Works ... Seamlessly
NV4NV
Steve Jobs said, “It Just Works.. Seamlessly.” The same applies to SmartSDR for Mac. This is what Flex users with Macs have been waiting for, and it is well worth the money. I downloaded the app just a few minutes past midnight on the launch day. I fired up my Flex 6700 and 16” MacBook Pro, and I was off to the races. It literally took just a few minutes after downloading to get on the air. The app worked the first time with the settings in the same state that I had left the Flex in when I last used SmartSDR for Windows. A Mac version of FT8 is integral to the program via a drop-down from Tools on the menu bar. The functionality is very close to the WSJT-X standalone version for Windows. Other Tools include a Midi Controller (to replace the USB FlexControl dial which does not work with Mac), a helpful Network Stats pop-up, a Band Plan chart, a call sign lookup function, DX Cluster (your choice of a dozen), and a log book. So far, everything is working just as it should. I have not done any remote operating, however, due to coronavirus travel restrictions, but the SmartLink log-in is part of the app and always available. 73 de NV4NV
Great Support Great Program 'FB' all around
Irvin3
SmartSDR Mac not only works impeccably but includes several functions that require additional software using the Window SmartSDR (not to mention the sometimes strained integration under Windows). FT8 comes to mind but there are other 'Tools' included which Just Work. The Tools menu content tells the tale: CW Keyer, Keyboard, Controller, Genius Devices, Band Plan, Frequency List, Call Lookup, DX Cluster, POTA, PSK Reporter, Recording, Voice Macros, Alerts, Logbook, CW Decoder, HF-Fax, RTTY, FT8.Excamples. Genius Devices are fully integrated to include the ability to manually define. Call Lookup is basic but includes the ability to call the full info from your source (such as QRZ). The integrated logbook is no DX Labs but being fully integrated and plenty capable it's all we mostly ever need. (You can integrate with various external logs too. Including DX Labs). CW Decoder works as well or better than any. FT-8s set up the radio and panadapter with one mouse click.Finally. I've personally had one or two glitches. (Nothing that affected operation really). Support response from the developer has been superb. Flex support is nothing to compalin about. But SmartSDR Mac software support will actually come back with something like '... your issue is fixed ... it will be some time before Apple publishes ... look on the AppStore in the next few days". Well worth the $159. Peanuts to compliment a sevral thousand dollar radio.
Nice, but not great for digital users
fizz306
I've been using SSDR for iOS since it's introduction, and found the software to be intuitive, easy to use, and performs well. All of this has translated into the macOS version. It's a very visually appealing app on my aging 7 year old Macbook Air, and runs without issue. A testimant to the programmer's capabliities. My issue is that this is a $160 desktop class app that provides mostly iOS levels of functionality. Firstly, the lack of a native DAX solution, of which the reccomendation to fix is an additional $100 piece of software from Rogue Amoeba. Keep in mind that this is just traditional DAX audio channels, and does not inlude any ability to get IQ audio from the radio. CAT solutions are limited to two connections at once. After tax, we're near $300 in to get something close, but not near the same level as SSDR for Windows. It's a hard sell. If you're an SSB or CW kinda guy, it's a wonderful soloution. If you're more into digital stuff, and want to do someting/anything other than the built-in FT8 solution, just be aware of the lack of IQ and CAT limitations and added cost for external software to make it happen.
Developer Response
This is not fully correct. There are several other "free of charge" drivers (one is mentioned in the App's manual) so there is no need to pay extra $100. DAX IQ is also supported but at the moment, I am not aware of any Mac App which would support it. Saying that the App mostly provides iOS level is also not fair as the Mac Version allows multiple FT8 sessions, has a built in RTTY, HF-Fax decoder, a CW Keyer, a full features Logbook and an integrated Alert feature for various types of Alerts just to name a few features. 73s, Marcus, DL8MRE
This update contains the following changes and improvements:
◉ Some FT8 improvements
◉ Some Common-Radio™ Audio improvements. Thanks for your kind feedback!
◉ Some fixes for WSJT-X UDP message submission to GridTracker 2
◉ Multiple CAT Commands entered for the Command Bar can now be separated by a | character which will also add a small delay between commands.
◉ Some visual CommandBar improvements
◉ Implemented some additional improvements and optimizations behind the scenes
Kindly use the ‘CONTACT SUPPORT’ feature under the Help menu of the app in case of questions or issues. I will ensure it is promptly answered or resolved.
Your continued support and valuable feedback play a crucial role in further improving this app.
73s,
Marcus, DL8MRE
Version 2.9.116
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