Hey Dennis, i get your point. But did u try FernSDR once? It wasn't made for speed only it was made for multi device and also is the first i made that has calibration for real smeter so u can use a reference signal to calibrate to. Also ppm correction and all of that. I just wanna know as i accept any feedback you just should test it and let me know. FernSDR is the most modular application that was the goal to let people even with the least knowledge add all the Features they need. Because i love u guys adding features.

The speed is more a side thing, but the install process was the most important for me so u dont need to always install 100 dependencies.

Hi everyone,

I've been following the ongoing development across various WebSDR platforms (PhantomSDR, FernSDR, UberSDR, OpenWebRX, etc.) and wanted to share a perspective from my point of view.

Right now, a lot of development effort seems focused on hyper scalability (handling hundreds of concurrent users) and adding gadgets. But realistically, outside of a few mega-servers like WebSDR Twente, 99% of self hosted nodes are operated for personal use, local radioclubs, or small communities with fewer than 5–10 concurrent listeners.

What many operators actually need is a bridge between two worlds:

OpenWebRX(+) functionality: Unmatched multi device handling via SoapySDR (e.g., running 4x RTL SDRs + an SDRplay simultaneously across different VHF/UHF bands), rock solid stability, and built-in server side digital decoders (DMR, POCSAG, FT8, APRS). Modern WebGL UI (PhantomSDR / FernSDR): A clean, fluid 60 FPS waterfall and responsive user experience.

The Architectural Problem:
Most modern WebGL/Rust/C++ WebSDR projects are architected around a single wideband IQ stream (like an RX888mk2 or Red Pitaya on HF). As soon as you try to run multiple independent USB dongles each with its own clock drift, sample rate, and distinct frequency band these modern platforms fall short. On the flip side, OpenWebRX handles multi device configurations seamlessly, but its UI lags behind modern web capabilities.

What's missing:
Instead of chasing micro optimizations for 500 user benchmarks or adding  gimmicks, what would truly advance the ecosystem is decoupling the modern WebGL UI from the backend. Imagine a modular WebGL/WebGPU frontend sitting on top of a multi device SoapySDR/csdr style backend with native decoding pipelines.

That sweet spot OpenWebRX's multi-receiver versatility combined with PhantomSDR's visual experience is what would actually solve the daily trade off node operators currently face.  Additionally, the community doesn't really need yet another new web-based SDR project launched under a catchy name with high performance marketing claims. Continually splitting the ecosystem with new platforms that re invent the wheel doesn't move us forward. What would truly serve our hobby isn't another brand new name on GitHub, but building upon what already works and solving the real practical needs of node operators Anyway this is my personal feeling but i totally understand that everyone is claiming my software is the best.. But work together guys not against each other.. 73 Dennis

I don't understand why we should be arguing instead of finding common ground. Everyone has the right to try their hand at creating something—whether on their own or with the help of Artificial Intelligence (as I have done)—and to offer a tool for public use that benefits end-users.
There are many noteworthy initiatives in this area, both old and new, each with its own strengths and weaknesses.
Hopefully, a team of developers will emerge capable of combining the best features from all the various SDR applications to present us with a unified tool—one that is easy to install and maintain, and that meets the needs of radio amateurs and SWLs alike.
I am here not to contribute technical expertise (I am a psychiatrist, not a programmer), but to encourage every new initiative.

P.S.
I would like to point out that those of us for whom English is not a native language may sometimes express ourselves incorrectly. I have experienced this myself many times and apologize for it. I wish I could express myself in English as well as I can in Greek — although, even when using my native language, it can happen that I think one thing, say another, and write something else entirely  . That is only human!

Im here for cooperation and fun, i made FernSDR to work with you guys and make the best i can. I take all my work give all the credits and i work for the Community. I will never be angry against people i always appreciate what you, emmanuel and all the others did. Im also still thankful for ON5HB and how he helped me. I will never say that he did not help me. We may get at each other sometimes but he is still an very helpful person, he always supported and helped me. I wont turn around because someone is angry at me once. Im here to help the community and i get hate but i will always try my best for all of you guys. If you support me or not im here for open source collaboration and help and i take any critique

I dont know where i have an oversized ego i can really self reflect. But i just said that fernsdr is better for the use case than openwebrx or phantomsdr+. Because openwebrx for multiuser is just inefficent it uses the wrong approach for this task. And Phantomsdr+ was not made for this i highly regard the work done in the community version phantomsdr+ its awesome has a lot of features and things others do not have. I think having an oversized ego is saying fernsdr is better than All others. While it is faster and lighter than all others it is not better. There is so many softwares each with seperate advantages. Which i also noted on fernsdr.org (in the where we lose section) i dont only Highlight whats good

And i will also still help on5hb or ubersdr or any other project where i can because i love doing something for the community and not only for my projects. Im not mad for people switching im happy we can get websdrs as big as we are and thats the goal and not only my Software. No hate from me. I may make mistakes or talk bad sometimes and im sorry for that but i constantly get hate for just trying to help here

Quote from: magicint1337 on Oct 03, 2026, 11:54 AMIdk why you are mad, FernSDR is the best in class you cant compare PhantomSDR+ modded with FernSDR what you do is start multiple Clients of phantomsdr just to have multi receiver... it is hacky and unpolished

You have an oversized ego
I was here for fun and cooperative work.
I think ON5HB has pegged you
Sorry for my friends but I leave this forum

The only stillborn project is VertexSDR which was not meant to be a new project it was just for reverse engineering fun.

Idk why you are mad, FernSDR is the best in class you cant compare PhantomSDR+ modded with FernSDR what you do is start multiple Clients of phantomsdr just to have multi receiver... it is hacky and unpolished

FernSDR....An other stillborn project...

Quote from: DenBOZ on Oct 01, 2026, 11:05 AMNo worries, it seems the only software that is capable of doing this at this time is OpenWebRX with multidongles. Since it's much nicer to switch to different hardware receivers, it's too bad though since I love the layout of PhantomSDR and it has one of the best looking waterfalls. Anyway, back to OpenWebRX then for the time being. Thanks all..

OpenWebRX for this use case is much worse than FernSDR, FernSDR also can switch dongles for day and night time and handle multiple at the same time. U can just add them in admin panel.

Yes, 4 RTL's and a RX888MK2 can work at the same time without a problem. Darko will test during the weekend RSP1A in UHF together with RX888MK2 in HF.