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10/13/2026

SmartSDR Basic™ and SmartSDR+™ v4.3.16 is a SmartSDR+ Early Access software and firmware release for Aurora™, FLEX-8000™, and FLEX-6000™ series SDRs, as well as Maestro™. This version supersedes all previous SmartSDR releases and is available to all users. Access to new features in this release is available to all SmartSDR+ feature license holders.

This release has many significant changes. Please review the SmartSDR v4.3.16 Release Notes before installing.

See the Community release announcement for more details and links to download the new software. 73.

https://community.flexradio.com/discussion/8034367/flexradio-announces-smartsdr-v4-3-16

10/13/2026

The latest Flex Insider just landed! 📬

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08/18/2026

The Radio That Works When Satellites Don't

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sv_6nIcJFEM

06/22/2026

https://youtu.be/PyBQ8UwCZc0?si=ljpm9gh8ccD9dIuK

Who said that HF remote operation was hard. FlexRadio has the best ...

06/03/2026

SmartSDR Basic™ and SmartSDR+™ v4.2.20 is a SmartSDR+ Feature Access software and firmware release for Aurora™, FLEX-8000™, and FLEX-6000™ series SDRs, as well as Maestro™. This version supersedes all previous SmartSDR releases and is available to all users. Access to new features in this release is available to all SmartSDR+ feature license holders.

This release has many important and significant changes. Please review the SmartSDR v4.2.20 Release Notes before installing.

See the Community release announcement for more details and links to download the new software. 73.

FlexRadio is pleased to announce the release of SmartSDR v4.2.20, now available for download.

06/02/2026

It starts with Ham Radio ... then:

HF Radio is a critical beyond-line-of-sight communication mechanism. Through an AFWERX contract, FlexRadio developed a prototype radio designed for unmanned aerial vehicles. This new form factor reduces size, weight, and power to fit into various drone platforms and enable a host of United Sta...

06/02/2026

HF Radio is a critical beyond-line-of-sight communication mechanism.

Through an AFWERX hashtag contract, FlexRadio developed a prototype radio designed for unmanned aerial vehicles. This new form factor reduces size, weight, and power to fit into various drone platforms and enable a host of United States Department of War missions.

Our mission is to get great technology into the hands of our warfighters. We're proud to help teams like Matt Youngblood and Stephen Hicks, N5AC do exactly that.

HF Radio is a critical beyond-line-of-sight communication mechanism. Through an AFWERX contract, FlexRadio developed a prototype radio designed for unmanned aerial vehicles. This new form factor reduces size, weight, and power to fit into various drone platforms and enable a host of United Sta...

05/15/2026

05/07/2026

🏝️ VJ2L — Lord Howe Island DXpedition | 1–14 June 2026

A team of 7 operators will be activating Lord Howe Island from 1–14 June 2026, using the contest callsign VJ2L. This is a DX-Marathon activation, and we'll be working as many DXCC entities and Zones as possible in the 2026 DX Marathon contest.
Whether you're chasing a new DXCC entity, need band-slots, or are hunting POTA, SOTA, or IOTA credits — this is your chance to get Lord Howe Island in the log!

📻 We're proud to be supported by FlexRadio, who are providing two Aurora 520M radios for the activation. Each 520M packs a 500W transceiver, power supply, SDR, auto antenna tuner, and 7-pole filtering into a single 8.5 kg unit — perfect for a remote DXpedition like this. Learn more at flexradio.com/aurora

🏆 Awards up for grabs:

First past the post — All Bands CW (sponsored by CWops Oceania, not open to VK/ZL)
First past the post — All Bands FT8
First past the post — All Bands SSB
1,000 Miles/Watt Award — First past the post CW
Certificates for all 1,000 Miles/Watt achievers

📡 Operating plan: 40m–10m on CW, FT8, and SSB. 80m TBD on-site. No 6m or 160m. Clublog Live Stream planned (internet permitting).

🗺️ Logging note: Lord Howe Island remains its own DXCC entity. Log VJ2L but make sure your software records it as DXCC VK9L.
Also supporting the DX Marathon community — we're sponsoring a plaque for the Top CW Result for VK in 2026! Visit dxmarathon.com to learn more.
Questions? Contact Chris VK3QB via qrz.com. QSL via Charles M0OXO at m0oxo.com.

04/28/2026

FlexRadio Announces SmartSDR v4.2.18. SmartSDR v4.2.18 is a SmartSDR+ Early Access release. This release includes important new features, driver updates, and bug fixes.

We strongly encourage all Aurora, FLEX-8000, and FLEX-6000 owners to keep their systems up to date with all SmartSDR v4 releases to ensure they receive cumulative fixes, new features, and incremental improvements.

This release has many important and significant changes. Please review the SmartSDR v4.2.18 Release Notes before installing.

See the Community release announcement for more details and links to download the new software. 73.

FlexRadio is pleased to announce the release of SmartSDR v4.2.18, now available for download.