[GCARC] Sdr software for mac ?

[Joe Albanese]

I haven't personally tried on a Mac, but I'm a Linux user and have had really good luck with GQRX for AM, analog FM, and SSB with my SDR. 

I'm not sure if you use Homebrew on your Mac, but it appears to be supported. 

https://www.gqrx.dk/download




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On Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:40 PM, Denver Edwards <denver.edwards224 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Mary,
> 
> I am in a similar boat! I was reviewing the Getting Started page on the RTL-SDR
> website https://www.rtl-sdr.com/rtl-sdr-quick-start-guide/, which lists
> 
> some programs compatible with macOS. I was able to get the program SDR++
> downloaded and working on my Mac using the link provided.
> 
> I will be at the tech Saturday so we can learn together!
> 
> 73
> -DE KE2GFG
> Denver Edwards
> E: denver.edwards224 at gmail.com
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> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Wed, Jan 7, 2026 at 7:13 PM mary delemarre marydelemarre at gmail.com
> 
> wrote:
> 
> > Hello,
> > 
> > I have the sdr kit, but instructions are for windows. Is there any
> > software that will wirk on a mac?
> > 
> > I am interested in the tech Saturday , but not sure how to prepare since I
> > don’t have a windows pc.
> > 
> > 73
> > Mary W2TDS
> > 
> > Mary Delemarre
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