Hardware Compatibility
RFWhisper aims for "works with anything SoapySDR supports" plus common rig USB audio CODECs. Real-world status is tracked in the matrix below and updated from community reports.
| Category | Target v0.1 | Target v0.2 | Target v1.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rig USB audio (any CODEC) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Laptop / desktop SDRs | N/A | 3 tested | 8+ tested |
| SBCs (RPi, Jetson) | RPi 5 ✅ | RPi 5 ✅ | RPi 5 + RPi 4 (RNNoise) |
Sections
- SDRs — RTL-SDR, Airspy, HackRF, Pluto, SDRplay, LimeSDR, USRP, KiwiSDR
- Rigs — IC-7300, IC-705, FTDX10, K3, FT-991, Anan — rig USB CODEC routing
- Virtual audio cables — VB-Cable / BlackHole / JACK / PipeWire / snd-aloop
How we keep this honest
- Every SDR in the matrix has a dedicated entry with the exact SoapySDR driver, tested modes, known quirks, and a link to a community on-air recording where possible.
- The matrix is auto-checked monthly against GitHub Issues tagged
hardware-report— if a report contradicts a matrix entry, we flag it. - Contributing a hardware test is a first-class contribution. See CONTRIBUTING.md § Hardware Testing.