SmartSDR™ - FlexRadio Systems®

It took me some time to get the Mac iOS version of SmartSDR working properly on my MacBook Pro… not because of any problems with the App, it was more a case of me being a slow learner! Looking back it was pretty easy. Having got the Mac version working and having familiarised myself with it I decided to try this version for the iPad. I had it working, completely interfaced with Flex 6400M and PGXL linear amplifier and operating G2YT remote from Asia within a few minutes. It’s very intuitive and Marcus has been amazingly responsive and helpful throughout.

One of the best apps I have downloaded. Great for fixing as well as contesting!

Whilst I very much prefer using the full version of SSDR on a PC for all the extra integrations that can be done... Marcus has done a brilliant job with this iPad version and that means I can play radio from anywhere. It's feature rich and capable. Well recommended. Only thing I don't really like is the cost of the additional bells and whistles, it can end up costing quite a bit. I'd like to see some other stuff in there... perhaps something like a CW decoder or some other data modes.

This is the easiest yet most advanced way to run a remote station portable. The app goes from strength to strength with each available module and upgrade.

My intention was to use this on my wife's iPad but I found out too late that Apple does not allow family sharing on in app purchases. So I either buy a new iPad or buy the program again :-( It works very well on my iPhone 6s but of course it gives the battery a hammering so it only really has a novelty value. It needs an iPad for serious use. It would have been better if the program was a paid app from the start, the free version is of little use to anyone anyway. Colin G0CGD

Very slick app for iPhone or iPad, great to use on my home wireless network or with a VPN connection away from home remote. With the in-app purchase of Dx–Cluster it brings the display alive with DX spots.

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

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.

I am writing this to complain about a double payment required. I bought the app for my iPhone and then wanted to use it on my granddaughter’s iPad. I had bought her the iPad for Christmas last year and she has graciously loaned it to me to work remotely when we go to the lake. I have found that 82 year old eyes do better with a larger display. She has her own Apple ID and because it is different from mine, I can only use it if I pay another $65. Other than having to pay for it twice, I think it is a great app and I will gladly rate it five stars if I can use it without having to pay for it again. It is advertised to only have to pay once!

I bought a Flex 6400M with idea of operating it remote when we were out RVing. The radio is great and the pc software works great too. But I have a tether speed limit of 5 Mbps and was concerned that would not handle the radio data very well. The iPhone version works so well that I use a HDMI cable to the 50” tv and I am enjoying the hobby on the road without putting up additional antennas. The software works great! The sound quality through my V1 airpods is superb too. I’m super happy with the software and highly recommend it. 73s KJ5WO