MagicSDR

Software-defined radio application for explore the spectrum everywhere!

MagicSDR - Explore RF Spectrum on Android

"MagicSDR" is a powerful software-defined radio application that allows users to explore the RF spectrum interactively, demodulate various signals, and access hundreds of global radio servers. With support for multiple SDR peripherals, it provides features like a wideband spectrum view, frequency bookmarks, and recording capabilities. Ideal for dx-ing, ham radio, and spectrum analysis, MagicSDR makes RF exploration accessible anytime, anywhere.

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By: hOne

Users: 152,567

1.50K

Rating: 3.29

(500)

2 new ratings

Version: 24.07.1 (Last updated: 2024-07-15)

Creation date: 2020-10-10

Email: de*****@outlook.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Permissions

Photos/Media/Files: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Storage: read the contents of your USB storage, modify or delete the contents of your USB storage

Camera: take pictures and videos

Microphone: record audio

Other:

view network connections
pair with Bluetooth devices
full network access
change your audio settings
control vibration
prevent device from sleeping

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App summary

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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.

User reviews

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Pros

Does not require hardware radio peripherals and works with just a phone.
Easy to use with a clean and simple UI.
Offers good control over frequency and band with a spectrum analyzer.
Developer is responsive to issues and provides support.

Cons

Audio output problems, particularly with the in-call channel affecting sound controls.
Charging for basic features that many users feel should be free.
Crashes and performance issues, especially during startup or when unplugging headphones.
Limited support for certain RTL-SDR devices, leading to frustration.
Not able to run in the background, draining battery quickly.

Most mentioned

Audio issues, including choppiness and output routing.
Crashes and instability after updates or certain actions.
Desire for more features without having to pay extra.

User reviews

You can also hear local AM (MW) broadcasts around the world using location search and manually scanning each area. You don't need hardware radio peripherals, just your phone is enough. The main problem is the developer put the audio out thru the in-call (phone) channel instead of the media channel. This wreaks havoc on the phone's audio controls until you uninstall it and bluetooth also is problematic.