Venta SDR

Germans

About this app

Venta SDR is a mobile client for convenient access to the WebSDR receiver of Ventspils University of Applied Sciences, located on the territory of the Ventspils International Radio Astronomy Centre.

The receiver is operated by YL1VA.
Contact e-mail: [e-mail]

The application is designed for radio amateurs, shortwave listeners, and anyone interested in radio monitoring. It provides a simple and convenient way to connect to the receiver from a mobile device and work with the main listening functions through an adapted interface.

With Venta SDR, users can:
- watch the live waterfall and spectrum.
- quickly enter and change frequency.
- switch reception modes.
- use tuning step buttons for precise adjustment.
- change bandwidth.
- zoom the signal display.
- switch between waterfall and spectrum view.
- access selected amateur radio related links directly from the app.

The interface is optimized for touch control and everyday use on Android devices. The goal of the application is to make access to the YL1VA WebSDR easier, faster, and more convenient than using a browser page alone.

The system is based on two Afedri-SDR receivers, allowing stable remote reception and practical access to monitoring in amateur radio bands.

This app can be useful for:
- amateur radio operators.
- SWL listeners.
- beginners learning radio reception.
- users who want quick mobile access to the station.
- anyone interested in SDR technology and live band activity.

Venta SDR is not a standalone radio transmitter or hardware SDR device. It is a client application that provides mobile access to the remote WebSDR receiving system.

Main features:
- mobile access to the YL1VA WebSDR receiver.
- real-time waterfall display.
- frequency input and quick tuning.
- reception mode selection.
- zoom controls.
- band selection.
- direct access to useful amateur radio resources.

What’s new

Initial release of Venta SDR.
Live waterfall view, frequency control, mode switching, band selection, zoom controls, and quick access to useful radio links.