airspyhf ☆
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Description:
Driver and tools for a software-defined radio
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.6.8@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @airspy  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: sdr radio driver rf hardware
Install: brew install airspyhf
About:
AirspyHF is a high-performance software-defined radio (SDR) driver and user-space toolkit for Airspy HF+ and Discovery devices. It provides the essential interface for capturing wideband radio spectrum data, enabling developers to build custom SDR applications. The package includes command-line utilities for device control and signal analysis.
Key Features:
  • High-speed USB 2.0/3.0 data transfer
  • Support for HF and VHF bands with low phase noise
  • Includes command-line tools like airspyhf_info and airspyhf_scan
  • Open-source and cross-platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Amateur radio signal analysis and processing
  • RF spectrum monitoring and scanning
  • Developing custom SDR applications in C/C++
Alternatives:
  • rtl-sdr – Supports cheaper RTL-SDR dongles but offers lower bandwidth and performance compared to Airspy hardware.
  • hackrf – Supports HackRF One devices, offering full-duplex and wider frequency range, but with different ADC resolution and noise characteristics.
License: BSD-3-Clause
Dependencies: libusb
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Nov 23, 2025 4:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e2c9ed81
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