SmartSDR for MacOS version 2.5.07 has been released
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) and v3 (including MultiFlex and SmartControl).
Important: This App requires a FlexRadio Systems® Series-6000 Software Defined Radio (SDR).
FACTS AND FEATURES:
- Compatible to macOS Big Sur and Monterey and newer
- Runs natively on M1 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
- 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
- RTTY now also included
- CW Decoder (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 is 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 TX and RX audio streaming to any device
EXTERNAL PERIPHERALS SUPPORT
- FlexControl support
- You can use a Midi Controller (like the 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)
Please note: This is no Catalyst Version of SmartSDR for iOS. This is a completely new written native macOS App.
WHAT YOU NEED
- A FlexRadio Systems® FLEX-6000 series radio
- A Mac which runs at least Mac OS 11.5
SUPPORTED SDR HARDWARE
FLEX-6300, FLEX-6400, FLEX-6400M, FLEX-6500, FLEX-6600, FLEX-6600M, FLEX-6700
Find out more here: https://ham-radio-apps.com
Read the Manual: http://go-to.me/smartsdrmac-manual
Version 2.5.07 contains the following changes and improvements:
- Fixed a bug which caused the CW Keyer Straight Key setting to be missing
- A few additional minor issues were fixed
Version 2.5.05 which was released October 31, 2023 was a major update and the App is now a native macOS 14 Sonoma App and backward compatible up to two generations to macOS 12 (Monterey)
- You can now configure alerts for also for Grids and States
- Enhanced support for Grids and States in tools like FT8 and DX-Cluster
- Introducing a reimagined logging screen for a more streamlined user experience
- Logging functionalities now extended to include custom fields for specialized activities like POTA, SOTA, WWFF, and SAT
- Added the option to lock custom fields in place, particularly useful for SAT operations
- Revitalized the Call Lookup feature, now consistently implemented across the entire app
- The Logbook now offers advanced filtering options, enabling you to filter by State and Grid
- Added compatibility for Antenna Genius (AGXL) version 4 firmware including Remote Access
- Overhauled key components of the Genius Tool; device discovery is now only initiated when adding new Genius devices
- Unified Macro Management: All macros can now be conveniently managed under the ‘Radio -> Macros’ section
- Resolved an issue affecting the filtering by mode FT4 in the Logbook
- Fixed a bug in the Frequency List that prevented toggling between internal and external lists
- Fixed a VOX-related bug that occurred during DAX-Streaming
- Implemented several additional improvements and optimizations behind the scenes
- The app’s user manual has been updated to reflect all the new changes and features
