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QuestaSDR on Windows Pc

Developed By: hOne

License: Free

Rating: 3,3/5 - 42 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	4.0.7
Size	21.3 MB
Release Date	August 03, 20
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (14)]
What's New: Fixed mirror spectrum from SpyServe [see more]
Description from Developer: QuestaSDR - powerful and flexible, cross-platform Software Defined Radio Application (SDR). Built-in scheduler architecture provides integrate plugins, plugins kits and multi - UI.... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download QuestaSDR and install on Windows PC. QuestaSDR is free Tools app, developed by hOne. Latest version of QuestaSDR is 4.0.7, was released on 2020-08-03 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 10,000. Overall rating of QuestaSDR is 3,3. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 42 users, 17 users had rated it 5*, 14 users had rated it 1*.

How to install QuestaSDR on Windows?

Instruction on how to install QuestaSDR on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install QuestaSDR on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...

Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.

[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.

Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.

If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!

Install using BlueStacks
Install using NoxPlayer

Step By Step Guide To Install QuestaSDR using BlueStacks

Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
Once installed, click "QuestaSDR" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D

[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more

[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.

How to install QuestaSDR on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "QuestaSDR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 4.0.7 , 4.0.2.

Download QuestaSDR 4.0.7 on Windows PC – 21.3 MB

Download QuestaSDR 4.0.2 on Windows PC – 16.6 MB

QuestaSDR - powerful and flexible, cross-platform Software Defined Radio Application (SDR). Built-in scheduler architecture provides integrate plugins, plugins kits and multi - UI. Typical applications are DXing, Ham Radio, Radio Astronomy and Spectrum analysis.

Support Hardware:
- RTLSDR Dongle (USB and remote TCP server)
- SDRplay RSP1/RSP2 (USB * and remote RSP TCP server)
- SpyServer Network
- HPSDR General
- HiQSDR General

* Need install SDRplay driver.

Main features:
- Dark Universal, Material application style
- Available up to 10 MHz bandwidth
- Wide band and IF spectrum view
- Many spectrum settings (FFT size, waterfall FPS and color theme)
- AM/SSB/NFM/WFM demodulator
- RDS decoder
- Record AF file
- Frequency bookmarks
- Supported IF-adapter, upconverter, downconverter hardware
- Rig samplerate, frequency, level and iq disbalance calibrate
- WEB remote
- LAN remote
- Noise Treshold squelch
- Frequency Scanner
- RSSI Logger

To start using QuestaSDR, you will need:
- RTL-SDR dongle
- USB OTG Cable - used to connect a RTLSDR to your Android device.

Connect the USB dongle to the USB-OTG, then insert the free end of the cable into the USB port of your Android device and launch the QuestaSDR! Now you can listen to live frequency range shortwave, VHF, UHF.

Or use SDR server.

Feedback and bug reports are always welcome.

Please note that I am not responsible for any legal issues caused by the use of this application. Be responsible and familiarize yourself with local laws before using.

Fixed mirror spectrum from SpyServe

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Required to be able to access the camera device.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows an application to write to external storage.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an application to read from external storage.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows an application to record audio.
Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to modify global audio settings.