A Linux-native client for FlexRadio Systems transceivers.
AetherSDR brings FlexRadio operation to Linux without Wine or virtual machines. Built from the
ground up with Qt6 and C++20, it speaks the SmartSDR protocol natively and aims to replicate the
full SmartSDR experience.
Publisher’s description
What is AetherSDR?
AetherSDR by AetherSDR Project is open-source Windows software in the music players category. It is written in C++.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (Inno Setup) installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 26.9.2, released on September 6, 2026. The version history goes back to June 2, 2026: 2 releases, all linked to the official files.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 20 times. The source code on GitHub (aethersdr/AetherSDR) has 244 stars. Similar programs include Spotify, iTunes and FLAC.
Project description on GitHub: “Native amateur-radio workstation for FlexRadio (FLEX-6000/8000/Aurora) — Linux, macOS, Windows · Qt6 + C++20”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: AetherSDR is an open-source music player tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is AetherSDR safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
665152A823D46F7930E31267D5A5A823BDA61C2D1D158AB796B9717C139A219F· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 2 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26.9.2Latest | September 6, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 26.6.1.1 | June 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup)64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id AetherSDR.AetherSDR -echoco install aethersdr.install -yAetherSDR-v26.9.2-Windows-x64-setup.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- AetherSDR Project
- Category
- Music players
- Licence
- GPL-3.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/aethersdr/AetherSDR
- Written in
- C++
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Version
- 26.9.2
- Released
- September 6, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- June 11, 2026
- Versions listed
- 2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 20
- GitHub stars
- 244
- GitHub forks
- 135
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- AetherSDR.AetherSDR
- Chocolatey package
- aethersdr.install
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is AetherSDR free?
Yes. AetherSDR is open-source software under the GPL-3.0 licence.
Is AetherSDR safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install AetherSDR with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can AetherSDR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does AetherSDR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of AetherSDR?
The versions page lists all 2 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 2, 2026.
Can I use AetherSDR without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to AetherSDR?
Spotify, iTunes, FLAC, Mixxx and Clementine. The alternatives page compares them.
