SmartSDR™ User Reviews

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Tolle App

Wirklich schöne App - funktional und wird immer wieder optimiert und weiter entwickelt - dieser Punkt ist für mich besonders wichtig - würde die App definitiv wieder erwerben - ganz klar geschenkt ist die App nicht - aber ihr Preis ist sie Wert

Fantastic software

I have a large flex system two radios 860 6600 with tuner genius, antenna, genius and power genius I was really struggling running this on windows with flex software kept having slice master other third-party apps and windows. Every other day updating the software kept crashing system. I was spending hours of my day trying to keep windows working. I packed it all in scrapped windows went and bought a new Mac and I used Marcus‘s SDR software to do everything it is fantastic now I play radio with built-in FT8 whisper and logging programs also DXlogger is a fantastic logging program as well and an optional JS8 CALL software everything works radio always hooks up my Flex radio‘s be work better than ever. I was ready to sell all my radios and throw rocks at them . Marcus software save me the radios work fantastic now I have no problems. Flex radio’s are fantastic. Just don’t use Windows and flex software. This is your ticket. Buy his suite of software and it works fabulous. I also have his Icom control software it works beautiful with a 705 and a 9700 works fantastic. This is a software for you if you want it simple and just to work. Can’t go wrong with this software and running flex on an apple is the way to go.
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Awesome App

I find myself listening through the app more than on my Flex Radio.

Truly radio anywhere!

To be able to open the app and access all the best of the Flex system anywhere is a blast! The app keeps getting better.

To have a few minutes, open the app, and bag some DX or POTA is just too cool!

SmartSDR

Excellent App ‘6’ Stars. I recently had a problem with my logbook and Marcus couldn’t have been more helpful in resolving the issue. He went above and beyond my expectation in doing this. Thank you Marcus.

Perfect

Just got back on the radio after 2 years QRT and delighted to find the app is working better than ever on IOS and on my MacBook. Easy to use and supports CW decode, HF Fax, PSK, SSTV and FT8/4. The Mac version also has RTTY. Useful tools include band plan, call lookup, PSK reporter and logbook amongst other things. I see Marcus now also has an SDR app for the IC705 (and other Icom radios) so I’m tempted to buy one of them for /P operating.
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Response from developer

There would have been a solution if you would have contacted me. So this response is for users with similar challenges: Please contact me so I can help. vy 73, Marcus, DL8MRE

Hamshack In The Garden.

Best way to operate a FlexRadio is using this app sitting in the garden. The implementation is superb and includes many features not in the windows version. Naturally some things are easier in the shack with dual 4k monitors; but within that limit every function is doable. Also app support is great. Detailed and rapid. My experience is with iPad Pro 12.9 6th gen, Flex 6400, TGXL, and PGXL. I have used an iPhone 15 and it works remarkably well but I REALLY recommend the big iPad if you can. W0MPM
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A brillant piece of software!

SmartSDR is a must for all FlexRadio users. It gives incredible perspectives and usability of the radio.
SmartSDR is intelligent, very complete, easy to use and very stable. The latest version is even more so.
What a joy! I use both versions, iPhone and Mac, and I can say the same thing about each of them.
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Incredible app

Quite impressive with everything that’s been built in to this one app. The fact you can do CW, FT8, and more right in the app is a huge accomplishment. I literally just tried FT8 for the first time from my iPhone while laying in bed. Would love (and would pay) for the ability to do Winlink from the app somehow. If not that, at least a mode like JS8, RTYY, etc where you could do some messaging. Hats off to the developers!
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Ohne Fehler

Ich benutze die App schon seit zwei Jahren. Bis jetzt immer fehlerfrei und mit automatischen Updates. Ich bin einfach begeistert.

Love It

I purchased this program a couple of years ago for the novelty of being able to remotely operate my Flex radio, the reality is it has been one of my best software purchases to date.

If you are chasing DX, parks or fill in the blank, some times your opportunity may not come at a time when you’re sitting in front of your radio. I have worked hundreds of contacts from the hotel room on a business trip or I got a Ham Alert notification that a person, park, or state has been spotted and I am on frequency in short order throwing out my call regardless of where I am physically located.
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Having trouble getting a software to work on the ICC 7300.

I would like to cancel my subscription for this ICC 7300

It is made by flex radio I’m waiting on a delivery next month then I will get your software

73’s

Chris
Nm5f

IOS 18 Update

I was happy to see that the app worked flawlessly after my IPhone 14 upgrade to IOS 18. Great work by the developer to keep the app up to date. He has always been responsive to help needs via the help section in the app. If you have issues, it will direct you to him via email. Great program.

中文

怎样设置中文啊

Response from developer

If you have issues with this App, please use the App included contact developer feature. I am happy to help. 73, Marcus, DL8MRE

Audio is clipped or boxy

Hello, I really like this software for iPad for the Flex Radios. Two things. I purchased this for my iPhone, but it doesn’t work on my iPhone, says I need to purchase it, but it works on my iPad. Go figure. Second, on my iPad, I got my Bose NC headset adjusted to work perfectly with my iPad and this software.. Then this morning I got on the air with my iPad and I was getting very bad audio reports. They say it sounded boxy and they couldn’t understand what I was saying. I thought maybe it’s the Bose Headset, but when I did this on my Android, the audio reports were perfect. Maybe it was the latest software with the Bluetooth?

Here is extra info. This is an iPad Air 2 with version 15.8.1
I tried using only the microphone with the iPad only ( not the Bluetooth Bose) and I got the same distortion, so it’s not the headset. I would like feedback, advise to fix this issue.
Thx 73 HC5DX
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good

but how to use it?

Response from developer

All my apps come with a manual where everything is explained in detail. The Manual can be opened from the help menu. If you still have questions or problems, please use the Contact Developer Feature inside the app settings for contacting me and I will be happy to help.

No funciona con smartlink

No funciona con smartlink, da muchos errores y es imposible hacerlo funcionar. Decepcionado

Response from developer

Please note, this issue is caused by FlexRadio. They are still working of fixing their SmartLink error. Once fixed, my App will work via SmartLink again. You can still use it without SmartLink. Please see https://ham-radio-apps.com/smartlink Flex has solved their issue. Would you kindly update your review please. Very sad that you don’t update your response.- Update: Unfortunately, this person has never contacted me so I wasn't able to help. No update?

Disconnessione da esterno

Ottima APP, tutto ok in rete internet interna e in rete esterna da PC. Ho però un problema con I-Phone 6s. Dopo alcuni minuti di ottima ricezione si disconnette. Avete avuto questi problemi? Grazie e buon lavoro.

Great Software for FlexRadio on IOS

I find this IOS software for FlexRadio on iPad and iPhone Pro MAX that I have is easier to configure and use for FT8 and SSB then on my Windows 11 Computer. I use it every day. I have made 114 confirmed DXCC/LoTW countries on FT8/FT4 since September 2022, and it is now Jan 30, 2023. This software is will worth the money spent to enable the features I use, including general radio access, the logging and,FT8 features. The developer has quickly answered questions to help with any problems I have in using the software.
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Why there is no Chinese version?

Why there is no Chinese version?

Response from developer

There is not even a German version, even though I am German myself. Instead of permanently translating I would rather like to work on development improvements and new features. 73, Marcus, DL8MRE