Find local stations
Scan the DAB Band III channels and keep the discovered station list ready for your next session.
Freeware digital radio
Turn radio waves into radio.
DAB SDR GUI is a Windows receiver for DAB+ broadcasts. Connect an SDRplay or RTL-SDR device, scan Band III, choose a station, and listen from one focused desktop app.
Windows 10 / 11, 64-bit
SDRplay
RTL-SDR
Listen to DAB+
Select a discovered service and play decoded digital radio through your Windows audio output.
Watch the audio
A smooth OpenGL spectrum analyzer visualizes the program audio in three distinct display styles.
Shape the sound
Use the built-in 10-band equalizer and presets to tailor playback to your speakers and taste.
First-time setup
On air in four steps.
The Windows installer includes the application and its audio and GUI runtime libraries. Your radio hardware driver must be installed separately.
Prepare your receiver
For SDRplay hardware, install the latest Windows driver and API from the official SDRplay downloads page, then connect the device. For RTL-SDR, make sure a compatible Windows driver is installed.
Install DAB SDR GUI
Download the latest setup file from SourceForge, run it, and follow the installer. Windows may ask you to confirm that you want to run a newly downloaded application.
Select and scan
Open Settings > SDR Settings..., select your hardware backend, and press OK. Press Scan and wait while the available DAB channels are checked.
Start listening
Choose a station from the Station list and press Start. Use Stop before disconnecting the receiver or changing devices.
Receiver settings
Choose the hardware you have.
The selected backend, automatic gain control, and manual gain are saved for the next time you launch the app.
SDRplay
Select SDRplay for supported RSP receivers. Install the vendor software first from sdrplay.com.
RTL-SDR
Select RTL-SDR for compatible USB dongles. Confirm that Windows sees the receiver through the correct driver before scanning.
Settings/SDR Settings.../HAL backend/OK
Leave Automatic gain control enabled for a simple first setup. If you disable it, set the manual gain in dB. Stop and restart playback after changing SDR settings, and scan again when switching hardware.
OpenGL display
See the signal your way.
Open Settings > Spectrum Settings..., choose a display mode, and press OK. The change appears immediately and is remembered.
RTA bars
The default real-time analyzer view, ideal for reading the overall balance of the audio spectrum.
FFT curve
A continuous frequency curve for a more detailed view of peaks and valleys in the program audio.
LED bars
A segmented meter display inspired by classic hardware analyzers and studio equipment.
Tip: The spectrum shows decoded audio, so it becomes active after a station starts playing. Display mode does not affect reception or sound quality.
Ready to tune in?
Get DAB SDR GUI
Bring DAB radio to your Windows desktop.
Download the latest installer, connect your receiver, and scan for stations in your area.