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MagicSDR on Windows Pc

Developed By: hOne

License: Free

Rating: 3,2/5 - 361 votes

Last Updated: April 20, 2024

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version	24.07.1
Size	119.9 MB
Release Date	November 05, 24
Category	Tools Apps
App Permissions: Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (12)]
What's New: ADDED Search dialogADDED Show min max support RF frequency [see more]
Description from Developer: MagicSDR makes it possible to interactively explore RF spectrum using panadapter and waterfall visualization, demodulate and play AM, SSB, CW, NFM, WFM signals, collect frequencies... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download MagicSDR and install on Windows PC. MagicSDR is free Tools app, developed by hOne. Latest version of MagicSDR is 24.07.1, was released on 2024-11-05 (updated on 2024-04-20). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 50,000. Overall rating of MagicSDR is 3,2. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 361 users, 112 users had rated it 5*, 151 users had rated it 1*.

How to install MagicSDR on Windows?

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

In this post, I am going to show you how to install MagicSDR 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 MagicSDR 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 "MagicSDR" 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 MagicSDR 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 "MagicSDR" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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Download older versions

Other versions available: 24.07.1 , 24.07 , 23.10.1.

Download MagicSDR 24.07.1 on Windows PC – 119.9 MB

Download MagicSDR 24.07 on Windows PC – 119.7 MB

Download MagicSDR 23.10.1 on Windows PC – 119.8 MB

MagicSDR makes it possible to interactively explore RF spectrum using panadapter and waterfall visualization, demodulate and play AM, SSB, CW, NFM, WFM signals, collect frequencies. Built on the principle of plug-in architecture, MagicSDR - powerful and flexible next-generation SDR (software-defined radio) application. Typical applications are dx-ing, ham radio, radio astronomy, and spectrum analysis. Explore the spectrum everywhere!

To start playing with MagicSDR, you need to set up a server on a host computer to which SDR peripherals (rtl-sdr dongle, Airspy) will be connected or connect SDR peripherals directly to a smartphone via a USB OTG cable. To try application without SDR peripherals, MagicSDR can emulate a virtual radio device.

MagicSDR also provides access to more than six hundred servers around the world, with which you can listen to radio in the shortwave bands. This does not require special equipment.

Support Hardware:
- KiwiSDR
- RTLSDR dongle
- Any other radio that supports the rtl_tcp server
- Hermes Lite
- HiQSDR
- Airspy R2/mini/HF+
- SpyServers

Main features:
- Wide band spectrum view
- AM/SSB/CW/NFM/WFM demodulator
- Screen gestures
- Frequency bookmarks
- Band plan
- Shortwave Guide (EiBi database)
- Noise treshold squelch
- Audio over UDP for external data decoders
- Record audio

Feedback and bug reports are always welcome.

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

ADDED Search dialog
ADDED Show min max support RF frequency

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