Client software for HPSDR
Publisher’s description
What is PowerSDR?
PowerSDR is an open-source program for Windows from OpenHPSDR/TAPR. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 32-bit as MSI. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (TAPR/OpenHPSDR-PowerSDR) has 70 stars.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: PowerSDR is an open-source Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is PowerSDR 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:
187A0488EFDCFE8D52750699EF326F54A539CF4AAAF22B73F47D92BF90EA42F5· 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 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4.9.0Latest | August 11, 2023 | — | 32-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id OpenHPSDR-TAPR.PowerSDR -emsiexec /i PowerSDR_mRX_PS_v3.4.9.0_Setup.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {38C4EE49-9DE9-45FA-A630-89DADC8BB91B} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- OpenHPSDR/TAPR
- Licence
- GNU GPL v2
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/TAPR/OpenHPSDR-PowerSDR
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.4.9.0
- Released
- August 11, 2023
- Added to the catalogue
- August 11, 2023
- Versions listed
- 1
- GitHub stars
- 70
- GitHub forks
- 32
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- OpenHPSDR-TAPR.PowerSDR
- MSI product code
- {38C4EE49-9DE9-45FA-A630-89DADC8BB91B}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is PowerSDR free?
Yes. PowerSDR is open-source software under the GNU GPL v2 licence.
Is PowerSDR 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 PowerSDR 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 PowerSDR be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does PowerSDR run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
