About gqrx
Software defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt.
gqrx 2.17.7
Software defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt.
- By gqrx-sdr
- Open Source
- Portable
- Updated May 27, 2025
What's new in 2.17.7
- New: Start/stop I/Q recording via remote control.
- Improved: Allow multiple simultaneous remote control connections.
- Fixed: DMG release for ARM-based Macs fails to start.
- Fixed: Compilation error affecting MSVC.
Technical details
| Publisher | gqrx-sdr |
|---|---|
| Version | 2.17.7 |
| Release date | 2025-05-27 |
| License | GPL-3.0 |
| Installer type | zip |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | gqrx-sdr.gqrx |
Install gqrx from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=gqrx-sdr.gqrx -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=gqrx-sdr.gqrx -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=gqrx-sdr.gqrx -e
gqrx version history
2.17.6 Nov 30, 2024
Frequently asked questions
Is gqrx free?
Yes. gqrx is free and open-source software released under the GPL-3.0 license.
What is the latest version of gqrx?
The latest version is 2.17.7, released on May 27, 2025.
Is it safe to download gqrx?
The download button links to the official installer published on github.com, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with d3a4605800c1c04fc52662b3c7e2bb1347878301cbe5b385bd373e4d96a5cff1.
Which Windows versions does gqrx support?
gqrx runs on Windows and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I uninstall gqrx?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find gqrx and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=gqrx-sdr.gqrx -e.
Is there a portable version of gqrx?
Yes. gqrx is available as a portable ZIP archive (Gqrx-2.17.7-Windows.zip, 64-bit (x64)) that runs without installation. Copy it to any folder or USB drive and run it from there.
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