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Rdio Scanner

What Is It?

Rdio Scanner is an open-source software that ingests and distributes audio files generated by various software-defined radio recorders. It captures transmissions from sources like SDRTrunk, Trunk Recorder, and ProScan, processing them to simulate the experience of a real police scanner. Unlike traditional scanners, Rdio Scanner makes these broadcasts publicly accessible through a user-friendly graphical interface and an integrated web app that runs on any modern browser.

Recorder Compatibility

Rdio Scanner works with any radio recorder capable of creating audio files separated by conversations or transmissions. Here are some recorders known to work with Rdio Scanner:

Recorder API Dirwatch
Trunk Recorder X X
RTLSDR-Airband X
SDRTrunk X X
voxcall X
ProScan X
DSDPlus Fast Lane X

Quick Start

Always download the latest version of Rdio Scanner from its official repository at GitHub.

Download the latest precompiled version from the releases tab. Select the package that matches your operating system and architecture:

Operating System Architecture Package
FreeBSD amd64 rdio-scanner-freebsd-amd64-v6.6.3.zip
Linux 386 rdio-scanner-linux-386-v6.6.3.zip
Linux amd64 rdio-scanner-linux-amd64-v6.6.3.zip
Linux arm rdio-scanner-linux-arm-v6.6.3.zip
Linux arm64 rdio-scanner-linux-arm64-v6.6.3.zip
macOS amd64 rdio-scanner-macos-amd64-v6.6.3.zip
macOS arm64 rdio-scanner-macos-arm64-v6.6.3.zip
Windows amd64 rdio-scanner-windows-amd64-v6.6.3.zip

After downloading, extract the archive to a convenient location on your computer. Run the Rdio Scanner executable and access the administrative dashboard to finalize the configuration. For more detailed installation instructions, refer to the rdio-scanner.pdf included in the precompiled archives.

Docker

For Docker users, Rdio Scanner is also distributed as a Docker image. A new image is generated with each release, ensuring you always have the latest version. More information is available on Docker Hub.

Need Help?

For questions, comments, or troubleshooting, visit the Rdio Scanner Discussions on GitHub.

Support & Contribution

If you appreciate Rdio Scanner, consider starring the GitHub repository to show your support. For those using it commercially or generating revenue from it, sponsoring the project is a great way to help sustain ongoing development. Follow us on Twitter for updates and community news.

Mobile Experience

Enhance your scanning experience on the go with the native mobile app—available on both the App Store and Google Play.

Commercial Support

Commercial support is available at Saubeo Solutions.

Happy Rdio scanning!