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Gqrx for Mac

Software-defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt

Quick answer: Gqrx is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask gqrx. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 306 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Gqrx is

Gqrx is a utility for macOS: software-defined radio receiver powered by GNU Radio and Qt.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.gqrx.dk/.

How to install Gqrx

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask gqrx.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Gqrx on Mac?

Run brew install --cask gqrx in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is Gqrx open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (gqrx-sdr/gqrx), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Gqrx run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Gqrx?

It was installed 306 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2008 in this catalogue.

What version of Gqrx is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.17.7.