Khanfar RSA Release Timeline
The main product page stays focused on the current Khanfar RSA v1.02 platform. Khanfar RSA v1.00 was the first release under the new software name after the project scope expanded, but it is not the first overall project release. Older Analog Radio Hunter rollout notes are preserved here as archive material.
Khanfar RSA v1.02 focuses on real-time DX monitoring in 2D FFT, stronger SWL AM listening presets, expanded HackRF control, improved LAN remote-control workflow for both browser-based and user-to-user operation, plus high-DPI GUI usability improvements.
New Features and Fixes
- Added real-time DXwatch integration in the 2D FFT Stations tab.
- Added DXwatch station rows with country flags, DE/DX callsigns, mode, and spot details.
- Added direct double-click tune from DXwatch rows to occupied frequency.
- Added expanded SWL AM preset workflow and restoration profiles for cleaner voice and broadcast listening.
- Added HackRF decimation presets from x1 to x64 for spectrum and 2D FFT span control.
- Added HackRF Advanced gain controls with direct LNA, VGA, and AMP control.
- Added improved LAN remote workflow for Web Control (HTTP) and Remote Control (WebSocket).
- Added user-to-user remote connection path using KhanfarRSARemote.html with direct ws://host:port connect.
- Fixed GUI resize behavior for 4K resolution displays to keep panel and control layout stable.
- Increased manual GUI scaling range up to 160% for high-DPI operator setups.
Khanfar RSA v1.01 adds dedicated 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi Analysis and LTE Analysis workflows to the platform, keeps the upgraded ADS-B/AIS mapping workflow visible in the current release, adds a display-converter and LO-offset workflow for QO-100 and other converter paths so the main FFT and 2D FFT show translated RF frequency, and includes an SDRplay RSP offset-calculation fix for the 2D SWL path.
New Features and Fixes
- Added 2.4/5 GHz Wi-Fi Analysis workflow for wireless occupancy review and live RF inspection.
- Added LTE Analysis workflow for LTE downlink inspection, scan panels, and cell-analysis views.
- Added Display Converter / LO Offset workflow for QO-100 and other converter paths so the main FFT, frequency controls, and 2D FFT can show translated RF frequency while the SDR remains tuned to IF.
- Current ADS-B and AIS mapping workflow includes distance-from-home columns, sortable tables, and configurable range rings.
- Fixed SDRplay RSP offset calculation in 2D SWL.
Khanfar RSA v1.00 starts the new naming era after the software scope expanded beyond the older Analog Radio Hunter identity. This is a public rename and scope-reset point, not the first overall release of the project, and it presents the platform around SWL and HF monitoring, floating 2D FFT spotting, realtime waterfall rewind review, right-click SWL control, EiBi and live-spot overlays, mapping, replay, and analysis.
Brand, Scope, and Operator Focus
- Rebranded the public software identity to Khanfar RSA
- Reset the public version label to v1.00 for the Khanfar RSA naming era
- Surfaced the floating 2D FFT + Waterfall SWL and HF workflow as part of the public v1.00 operator story
- Surfaced the floating 2D FFT up-to-120 FPS operating path for compatible NVIDIA CUDA and 120 Hz display setups, including the visible Renderer, FFT Compute, and Actual FPS runtime status
- Added the built-in 120-second waterfall rewind review path with paused browsing, magnifier, and time or bandwidth measurement as part of the visible first-release description
- Made built-in EiBi, POTA, and SOTA overlays, plus direct right-click bookmark controls, part of the visible first-release description instead of leaving them buried in runtime controls
- Preserved the older Analog Radio Hunter versions below as old releases instead of removing their history
- Continued the mature multi-SDR monitoring, decoder, mapping, replay, and analysis platform under the new software name
Major v1.12 decoder-and-radio expansion adding Pure DSP controls, analog ATV, hybrid DATV, upgraded ADS-B aircraft tools, richer AIS vessel tools, WAV IQ replay/record, and Gamma workflow polish.
Radio and Decoder Expansion
- Added Pure DSP toggle next to the Radio-tab narrowband mode list for AM / USB / LSB alternate DSP workflow
- Added Pure DSP Config popup with AM RF/AF BW, low cut, bandpass boxcar, PLL sync, DSB/USB/LSB sync selection, and SSB low/high cut, AGC, and filter-bank controls
- Added ATV Demodulator with FM-A / FM-B / FM-C / AM analog-TV workflow, embedded split-view monitor, and popup Monitor / Scope tabs
- Added DATV Receiver hybrid DVB-S workflow with external LeanDVB backend path, UDP transport stream forwarding, and external player launch support
ADS-B and AIS Mapping Upgrades
- Added ADS-B Local CPR fallback with reference lat/lon, Use Map, Pick Home, Clear Home, and visible home marker workflow
- Added ADS-B themes, alert modes, and icon styles including Dot, Jet, Airliner, Light/Dark map theme, and new-aircraft alert options
- Added ADS-B distance-from-home, sortable aircraft tables, and configurable range rings for clearer aircraft review and home-reference map context
- Fixed the ADS-B map drawing issue so only aircraft with valid position are drawn instead of stacking non-positioned aircraft on one dot
- Added AIS Full Data popup window for complete vessel data on a separate screen
- Added AIS themes, alert modes, and richer compact tables for better map readability and vessel review
- Added AIS home-distance workflow, sortable vessel tables, and configurable range rings with Use Map / Pick Home / Clear Home helpers for clearer vessel review and home-reference map context
Replay and Visual Workflow Improvements
- Added WAV IQ playback and recording in IQ R-P for stereo IQ WAV workflows from other SDR tools
- Improved decoder behavior during IQ playback so ADS-B, AIS, ATV, and DATV follow playback IQ more reliably
- Expanded Gamma art workflows with more art palettes, art-line and art-fill color controls, and lower minimum Gamma size
- Added floating 3D FFTv1, 3D FFTv2, and advanced surface-style 3D FFTv3 viewers to the Gamma workflow
- Fixed the HackRF Gamma crash path so Gamma can be enabled and used more reliably after starting the radio
Major v1.11 decoder-and-mapping expansion adding FT8 Geo Mapper, ADS-B Aircraft Mapper, AIS Mapper, richer internal decoder beta workflows, and expanded SDRPlay runtime controls.
Internal Decoder Beta Expansion
- Added live internal FT8 monitor workflow with UTC, SNR, dt, Hz, message columns, and session decode view
- Added internal FT8 message logging with daily text-log workflow and direct log access button
- Added parallel Morse Decoder box with independent enable state, output area, auto tracking, lock current, and manual pitch/WPM controls
Geo Mapper, Aircraft, and Marine Mapping
- Added FT8 Geo Mapper with embedded split-view world map, offline tile cache reuse, center-latest workflow, and learned callsign-to-locator mapping
- Added ADS-B 1090 aircraft mapping workflow with embedded aircraft map, aircraft table, ICAO/callsign/altitude/heading decode, and manual-tune operating path
- Added AIS Mapper with embedded vessel map, MMSI-based vessel table, AIS-A / AIS-B / AIS A+B monitoring, and manual-tune marine-traffic workflow
- Improved embedded map lifecycle so ADS-B and AIS follow the same safer split-view behavior used by the existing embedded map features
SDRPlay Runtime and Control Improvements
- Added separate SDRPlay controls for discrete IF bandwidth, RF/LNA gain, IF AGC, and manual IF gain
- Improved SDRPlay startup and sample-rate behavior so initial fosphor span and backend bandwidth state apply more reliably
- Improved SDRPlay IF bandwidth handling so narrow IF BW selections behave more cleanly in the live display path
Major v1.10 expansion adding the Heat Map tab with GPS-linked RF survey, OpenStreetMap visualization, replay, compare, alert, and export workflows.
Heat Map Tab and GPS Survey Workflow
- Added dedicated Heat Map tab with live signal logging against GPS position and support for follow-main or fixed target frequency workflows
- Added GPS COM-port workflow with refresh, auto/manual baud selection, Start/Stop GPS controls, and live fix-quality status
- Added configurable sample interval, minimum movement distance, smoothing, trail thickness, and display scale controls for cleaner survey capture
Map Visualization and Navigation
- Added OpenStreetMap-based Heat Map display with cached tiles, offline-only mode, quick city search, lat/lon goto, and auto-center modes
- Added grid overlay, GPS quality overlay, peak-hold rendering, footprint rings, and Hunt Arrow directional guidance with confidence-based behavior
- Added Download View workflow so survey areas can be prepared for offline field use after tiles are cached locally
Session Compare, Replay, and Export
- Added JSON session save/load plus replay controls with timeline slider, speed selection, and stop-replay return-to-live behavior
- Added compare-session overlay and delta analysis modes for before/after RF coverage checks
- Added CSV export and PNG snapshot export for reporting and external analysis
- Added geofence-style live alert workflow with low/high thresholds, hold, cooldown, and optional beep
Major v1.09 expansion adding Analysis intelligence, IQ record/playback, fully customized 3 Layers Gamma FFT workflows, SpyServer support, and HackRF DC correction.
Analysis Tab and Smart Scan Control
- Added Analysis tab with Mask Trigger modes, POI monitor, band statistics, candidate inspector, and CSV export workflows
- Added trigger-action engine that can pause scan, start recorder, add favorites, alert, or popup when analysis conditions fire
- Added smart priority scan, adaptive dwell, smart fallback, and one-click temporary auto-fix helpers for difficult scan conditions
- Added persistent analysis settings storage with migration/sanitization path for stable upgrades
IQ R-P Record / Playback Workflow
- Added dedicated IQ R-P tab for DAT+META and DGZ+DGZM recording, live record status, and playback control
- Added CFG import/apply/export workflow so playback sessions can restore related tuning and analysis context
- Added playback analyzer popup modes including FFT, waterfall, power-vs-time, and I/Q view
- Added return-to-live workflow and optional playback demod audio through the normal radio path
3 Layers Gamma FFT Visual System
- Added dedicated 3 Layers Gamma FFT tab with live embedded controls for palette, background, FFT, decay, size, floor, and position
- Added fully customized three-layer rendering: main Gamma layer plus G2 and G3 overlays, mix presets, art1 to art4 visual modes, and interactive legend controls
- Added optional Second Gamma Box with independent settings, presets, position control, and mouse-resizable splitter
- Improved Gamma/Fosphor layout persistence and screen-aware normalization for smaller displays
Hardware and Runtime Expansion
- Added SpyServer support for localhost or same-LAN remote Airspy workflows with Radio-tab host/port apply controls
- Added Radio-tab DC Correct control to reduce the common center spike on HackRF and other zero-IF paths when driver support exists
- Expanded remote workflow flexibility while preserving existing RTL-SDR, RTL-TCP, Airspy, HackRF, BladeRF, Pluto+, USRP, SDRPlay, and decoder paths
Major v1.08 expansion adding RTL-TCP network SDR support, ARH RX CONTROL fixed quick-tuning panel, expanded demodulation suite, and decoder/CAT workflow upgrades.
RTL-TCP Network SDR and Link Reliability
- Added full RTL-TCP receiver support (local or remote) with host/port controls and settings persistence
- Added network operation presets: Low Latency, Stable Wi-Fi, Balanced, and Max Throughput
- Added reconnect/backoff handling and live connection-health status for remote RTL workflows
- Added startup/CLI integration for RTL-TCP targeting and cleaner runtime stop/disconnect behavior
ARH RX CONTROL Fixed Panel and Smart Tuning
- Added always-visible ARH RX CONTROL panel above tabs with large live frequency display and level meter
- Added quick controls for SCAN, PAUSE/RESUME, START, STOP, SKIP, and direct numeric keypad tuning (dot/clear/enter/MHz)
- Added expanded band catalogs and BAND+/BAND- navigation, including HF broadcast and ham ranges
- Added T0 auto modulation switch and linked Radio-tab toggle so band/keypad presets apply expected demod mode automatically
- Added automatic WFM/narrowband conflict handling to reduce manual toggle steps during tuning
Demodulation and Audio/Squelch Control Expansion
- Added new demod modes: RAW, USB, LSB, CW, and DSD while preserving NFM/AM/WFM paths
- Added AGC quick presets (OFF/FAST/MED/SLOW) with selected-state highlighting in fixed panel
- Added ASQ toggle, SQL slider, GAIN slider, and unified MUTE behavior for narrowband and WFM paths
- Improved weak/noisy AM handling with Sync AM support, AGC behavior controls, and practical AM mode presets
Decoder Tab and CAT Bridge Workflows
- Added Decoder tab workflows for FT8/FT4/RTTY U/L/PSK/PSK31/PSK63/SSTV with preset tune lists and mode hints
- Added built-in CAT bridge (Hamlib rigctl TCP) for WSJT-X and FLdigi frequency/mode sync with ARH
- Added Decoder-tab audio output selector for quick VAC/loopback routing changes without leaving the tab
- Added NTP timing guard and offset-check tools for FT8/FT4 clock validation workflows
- Added decoder backend selector (External Apps / Internal Beta) with native in-app RTTY and PSK31/PSK63 decoding
UI and Runtime Stability
- Added Hover FFT guide/readout in Radio tab with persistent setting support
- Improved panel sizing/fit for keypad and frequency cells in default-width control-panel layouts
- Fixed high-sample-rate CW filter stress path that could starve scheduler and blank Fosphor
- Preserved existing RTL-SDR, Airspy, HackRF, BladeRF, Pluto+, USRP, and SDRPlay workflows while layering v1.08 additions
Major workflow upgrade adding automatic tuning profile controls, full NFM FFT mask management, Operator Copilot mission advisor, and SDRPlay runtime support.
Automatic Tuning Control Center and Profiles
- Added new Automatic tuning settings popup with live controls for spot-lock, min SNR, persistence, stable-time, timeout, release hold, and candidate handling
- Added Automatic tuning profile workflow with Activate, Save, Save as, and Delete actions
- Active automatic-tuning profile now restores automatically on next launch for faster mission setup
- Improved auto-to-manual handoff: manual mode can return to last automatic tuned frequency (center fallback when needed)
NFM FFT Mask Workflow and Profile Management
- Added Mask workflow in Radio tab with GREEN allow and RED block rectangle drawing on FFT
- Added GREEN scope modes (Global or Visible span only) for better operational targeting
- Added named mask profiles with create/save as/rename/delete plus multi-profile enable checkboxes
- Added right-click FFT mask actions for Add Mask Here, mask rename/delete, and quick scope switching
- Mask names now appear in overlay labels and lists; double-clicking a mask entry can retune to mask center
Operator Copilot Mission Advisor
- Added Operator Copilot popup with Raw Data, Decision Cards, and Analysis Feed panels
- Added one-click Apply Selected action and Ignore 30s suppression for noisy recommendation cards
- Copilot now recommends practical runtime actions for scan hold, squelch tuning, spot-lock, masking, and digital follow alignment
- Decision cards include confidence/score context to help operators apply safer real-time adjustments
Digital Follow and SDR Runtime Expansion
- Added digital follow-main behavior when control-list trigger is OFF, allowing DSD/NEO to track main GUI active frequency
- Added SDRPlay support in main GUI runtime and standard SDR device start workflow
- Integrated SDRPlay gain/sample-rate behavior with existing Radio-tab control flow
- Preserved existing RTL-SDR, Airspy, HackRF, BladeRF, Pluto+, and USRP workflows while adding v1.07 paths
Visual Stability and Compatibility
- Improved mask overlay alignment during resize, split views, and fullscreen layout changes
- Improved overlay refresh/cleanup behavior for smoother drag/tune flow and lighter shutdown path
- Finalized mask mode around rectangle-only behavior for stable daily operation
- Legacy triangle mask data is mapped to rectangle behavior for compatibility with older configurations
Major hardware/runtime expansion adding Pluto+ and USRP support, upgraded click/cursor tuning UX, stronger WFM live controls, and improved one-EXE settings reliability.
Pluto+ and USRP Hardware Expansion
- Added Pluto+ in Radio runtime with USB/Ethernet link workflow, link apply controls, and auto-detect helper
- Added Pluto+ status panel with live runtime/link/sample-rate/gain-mode values
- Added USRP support in Radio tab for NFM, AM, and WFM operation
- Added USRP advanced runtime controls (gain mode, channel, IF/BB, antenna, clock/time, args/subdevice)
- Added USRP status panel and live apply behavior with saved settings restore on restart
Detection, Probe, and Runtime Flow
- Added shared Pluto-USRP probe toggle so Initialize SDR and Digital Refresh can skip optional probes for faster startup
- Improved Pluto LAN-only detection behavior with expanded host candidates and safer fallback/manual hint handling
- Added dedicated Pluto detection trace log for easier field troubleshooting
Tuning UX and Calibration Upgrades
- Upgraded tune marker behavior to remain frequency-anchored during resize/fullscreen and automatic tuning updates
- Added Click calibration toggle (session default OFF) with optional nearest-peak snap and self-learning mapping
- Added horizontal crosshair control (H-/H+) and active-frequency label at cross intersection
- Cursor-readout OFF now force-hides overlays to prevent stale marker visibility
WFM and Digital Workflow Enhancements
- Added WFM Extended Buttons mode with multi-row quick controls, seek shortcuts, and editable preset access
- Added WFM tab sample-rate selector synced with main Radio sample-rate controls
- Improved WFM seek lock accuracy and center-follow behavior after station lock
- Capped WFM volume to 0.70x for cleaner output headroom and consistent runtime clamp behavior
- Added Digital TK follow toggle to mirror live talk frequency on cursor while digital runtime is active
Persistence and Stability
- Improved one-EXE settings persistence with automatic writable-path fallback to
%LOCALAPPDATA%\AnalogRadioHunter - Persisted new calibration and crosshair state values for more consistent restart behavior
- Preserved existing RTL-SDR, Airspy, HackRF, and BladeRF workflows while adding v1.06 hardware/runtime paths
Major digital runtime modernization focused on DSD folder workflow, hybrid control-channel behavior, stronger scan stability, and easier field calibration.
Digital Runtime and Control Workflow
- Hybrid control behavior enforced: Use Control List ON follows control-list mode, OFF follows main/manual tuning mode
- Automatic receiver restart on mode switch when needed so users do not need manual recovery
- Improved Start/Stop/Restart reliability and reduced repeated-dongle failure rate
- Better Digital device-selection persistence across refresh/start/stop/restart flows
- Fixed AM/NFM + airband scan settings persistence so settings are preserved across restarts and no longer get unexpectedly disabled in JSON
- Digital asset warning text now clearly states DSD files are required only for Digital Start; normal Radio tab AM/Airband scan/listen works without DSD files
Radio Bias-T Reliability (RTL-SDR + Airspy)
- Added dedicated Radio-tab Bias-T checkbox near PPM controls (separate from Digital NEO Bias-T)
- Radio-tab Bias-T now supports both RTL-SDR and Airspy receivers
- Fixed cases where Initialize/Start could clear manually enabled Bias-T on some systems
- Main receiver source now applies saved Bias-T preference on open/start; safer RTL listing reduces reset side effects, and Airspy bias-argument fallback keeps startup stable on unsupported backends
cc RTLv2 Report and Scan Stability
- Probe dwell updated to fixed 8 seconds per candidate for cleaner CC validation
- Smarter force-to-RC behavior when scan starts from voice-follow mode
- Improved probe/retarget diagnostics and compact export report flow
- Close action restores Use Control List ON and restarts receiver to return to expected operating state
Monitoring and Reports
- Added Channel Activity panel with cleaner row normalization/filtering
- Added Log Analytics panel and live Error Burst visibility
- Added Extract Report flow with compact one-sheet summary output
Radio Calibration
- Added RTL-only PPM Calibration Tool in Radio tab near PPM controls
- Known-carrier method with live active frequency, offset/error view, and suggested PPM apply action
- Safety gates: requires receiver running, NFM enabled, and Automatic tuning enabled
Major runtime and digital update with DSD-NEO integration, smoother SDR initialize/start flow, stronger multi-device switching, and Smart Tool CSV workflow in Digital tab.
Digital DSD-NEO Integration
- Added NEO toggle in Digital tab to switch between original digital path and DSD-NEO path
- ARH GUI now controls
dsd-neo.exeas an external decoder process using local runtime and UDP control - Added NEO settings panel with Mode, SQL, BW, Gain, PPM, Vol, Dig Gain, Trunk, UDP Ctrl, Bias-T, Auto PPM, and follow controls
- Added TG Hold and Hang-time controls for trunk-follow behavior
- Added key/CSV controls (Channel, Group, Dec/Hex keys, BP/RC4/H/Stream key fields) with explicit apply flow
- Added NEO Recording toggle (default OFF) and optimized recent-lines Call Info log behavior
Smart Tool and Workflow Enhancements
- Added Smart Tool popup for easy CSV creation with valid formats
- Supports Channel Map CSV, Group List CSV, Decimal Key CSV, Hex Key CSV, and DMR Tier III LCN helper flow
- Smart Tool output is saved in app-side folder and can be saved for later or immediately applied
Core SDR Runtime Improvements
- Improved startup flow so GUI is smooth first, then SDR initialization is driven from UI actions
- Improved Start/Stop stability and SDR switching behavior across multiple devices
- Added/confirmed BladeRF workflow support and smoother switching with RTL-SDR, Airspy, and other supported devices
dsd-neo.exe. Download the official Windows bundle dsd-neo-msvc-x86_64-native-nightly.zip from developer sources and extract it manually into DSD_NEO (same folder as Analog-Radio-Hunter.exe). ARH creates DSD_NEO automatically on first run.
Revolutionary digital update adding advanced DSD+ OP25 processing, constellation analysis, Team Wall collaborative operations, and enhanced Web Control with NFM/AM support and live voice streaming.
Digital DSD+ OP25 Processing
- Advanced digital DSD+ OP25 processing with constellation analysis and control channel detection
- Control Channel Finder with three detection methods: Find CC button, Fixed View, and Classic Sweep
- Real-time Constellation Visualization showing digital signal modulation patterns and 4-dot cross detection
- Dual RTL-SDR Support for digital processing (main dongle for scanning, secondary for DSD+ decoding)
- Advanced CC Detection Algorithms using constellation plot analysis with confidence scoring
- Digital Tab Interface with control channel management, constellation viewer, and auto-catch functionality
- Signal Quality Metrics for digital signals including SNR, persistence, history points, and constellation quality scores
- Constellation Auto Catch with Fixed View and Classic Sweep modes for automated CC detection
- DSD+ Integration requiring external DSD+ Public Release files for voice processing
- Frequency Source Options for constellation viewer (Control, Active, Automatic modes)
Team Wall Collaborative Operations Center
- Multi-operator LAN workspace with shared live radio snapshot/log monitoring
- Per-frequency notes/tags and frequency claim/release system with conflict protection
- Role-based access control (observer/controller/admin) with permission-scoped actions
- Integrated live log monitor showing metrics, detections, favorites, and scan debug data
- Account-based login system with host-admin user management and persistent storage
- NFM/AM mode logging support for comprehensive analog signal monitoring
- Real-time live voice streaming for local team monitoring and coordination
- Action Feed and shared wall data with automatic save/restore functionality
- LAN firewall setup tool (allow-lan-server.exe) for easy network configuration
Enhanced Web Control Interface
- Web Control interface with comprehensive remote management capabilities
- NFM/AM mode support extending beyond WFM for complete analog coverage
- Live voice streaming integration for remote audio monitoring
- Team Wall integration with role-based command permissions
- Operator presence management and real-time collaboration tools
- Mobile-responsive design for tablet and smartphone access
Hardware Requirements
- Two RTL-SDR dongles required for digital features (main + secondary)
- External DSD+ Public Release software for voice processing
- LAN network setup for Team Wall collaborative operations
Expanded v1.02 release focused on adaptive squelch reliability, smarter peak-follow behavior, and stronger LAN web operations for shared monitoring.
New Features
- Added Adaptive Squelch Smart Auto mode with no required manual Open/Close margin input.
- Added Peak-Follow Persistence Filter to require repeated peak confirmation before retune/open, reducing one-shot spike triggers.
- Added optional Spot-lock until squelch closes mode to hold the active channel while open and resume strongest-peak search after close.
- Added top-header Tune Step 12.5 kHz quick buttons, Manual/Automatic tuning mode buttons, and Active frequency readout.
- Expanded Web Control with WFM/NFM-AM mode buttons and linked Manual/Automatic tuning controls.
- Added LAN Live Audio Stream for real-time browser listening to demod audio on the same local network.
- Added login-first web access, connection badge (connected/disconnected), and page favicons for Web Control, Log Page, and Team Wall.
- Upgraded Team Wall with account-based login, role permissions, host-admin user management, and persistent shared storage.
Behavior Improvements
- Smart Auto floor learning now follows the same NFM level reference used by Auto Cal for better real-environment alignment.
- When SDR gain changes, adaptive runtime state resets and quickly re-learns to avoid stale thresholds.
- Log monitor pages now include stronger live heat-color activity cues for Detection, Favorites, and Scan Debug rows.
For full controls, Team Wall workflow, LAN stream details, and simulator, see the Complete User Guide PDF.
Major upgrade focused on scan reliability, histogram IQ workflow, signal filtering, favorite handling, recorder alerts, and GUI clarity.
New Features
- Histogram workflow upgraded to Histogram IQ Rec with modulation-start interlock and safer one-click launch behavior.
- Added in-GUI Scan Debug panel with colorized START/STOP/PAUSE/RESUME/SKIP events and reason tags.
- Added Skip button for instant channel hop during scan.
- Added Auto Squelch Calibrate (noise floor + margin) with persistent result display.
- Added Signal Stability Filter with Min Open/Grace timing and per-target routing (Detection, Rec+Alerts, Scan Hold, Audio Out).
- Added Audio Output menu in Radio tab to route playback to speakers, VB-Cable, or USB audio devices (with refresh).
- Added Smart Deactivate busy hit-rate rule (hits within time window) for multi-carrier busy conditions.
- Added favorites Temporary Mute/Cooldown with automatic reactivation and cooldown column.
- Added favorite TX tone system with start/end edge modes, Tone 1-9, and test buttons.
- Added Learning Mode toggle with hover guidance for controls.
- Added persistent status-bar metrics: Last, Active, Favorite, Peak SNR, and Active Level.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed histogram double/triple click multi-launch issue.
- Fixed scan state carry-over issue after stopping/changing range/restarting scan.
- Fixed scan-control busy-state race around new skip/pause operations.
- Fixed smart-deactivate edge case where rapid switching between multiple busy carriers prevented deactivation.
- Fixed favorites cooldown and smart-deactivate interaction so detection re-enables correctly when cooldown clears/expires.
- Fixed status-bar visibility conflicts where temporary messages could hide persistent labels.
UI Improvements
- Detection/Favorites/Recorder heatmap coloring improved for easier state recognition.
- Selection behavior updated to preserve row heatmap background with clear selected text/row highlighting.
- Favorites and recorder areas compacted to fit default GUI width better.
- Recorder event log optimized with compact columns and clock-only timestamps.
Full documentation is available in the Complete User Guide PDF, including complete controls reference and Signal Stability tuning guidance.
Added the original Analog Radio Hunter software page with full feature list, complete button-by-button guide, screenshots, and download.
- Download Page: Direct EXE download with unzip password note
- Scanning: Wide-span detection with peak-follow and smart deactivation
- Favorites: Monitor favorites and favorites-only scan mode
- Devices: RTL-SDR, Airspy, HackRF support
The active public page now lives as the Khanfar RSA page after the rename and scope expansion.
Added the WFM RX (Fosphor) software page with download, usage steps, and preview.
- Download Page: Direct access to the EXE download and unzip code note
- Favorites: Save and edit FM presets using long-press actions
- Preview: Click-to-enlarge screenshot gallery
Visit the WFM RX (Fosphor) page to download and get started.
We're excited to announce the upcoming Khanfar Quad RX v1.0, our professional multi-channel SDR receiver with four synchronized RTL-SDR circuits offering 9.6 MSPS combined coherent Instantaneous Bandwidth on a single board.
- Four Complete RTL-SDR Receivers: Each with RTL2832U demodulator + R820T2 tuner for simultaneous multi-channel reception
- Synchronized Operation: Advanced clock distribution system with configurable clock source selection
- Single USB Connection: Integrated USB 2.0 hub with USB-C connector combining all four receivers
- Professional Power Design: High-quality voltage regulation with ultra-low noise LDOs
- RF Isolation: Carefully designed ground plane separation and RF shielding
- Dual Power Options: USB-powered with additional external 5V input
- Perfect For: Direction finding, satellite reception, spectrum monitoring, and MIMO applications
Coming soon! Visit the Khanfar Quad RX v1.0 page for complete details and specifications, and register your interest to be notified when pre-orders open.
Introducing the Sequential Probability Ratio Test (SPRT) addon for the Khanfar Spot Scanner - CFAR Edition, bringing advanced statistical signal detection capabilities to our premium spectrum analyzer.
- Statistical Decision-Making: Optimized detection that makes decisions as evidence accumulates rather than using fixed samples
- Superior Weak Signal Performance: Detect signals up to 3dB weaker than traditional methods at equivalent false alarm rates
- Quantifiable Confidence Metrics: Each detection includes statistical confidence level for improved reliability
- Efficient Processing: Requires 20-50% fewer samples on average than fixed threshold methods to reach detection decisions
- Tunable Parameters: User-configurable false alarm rate and detection probability to match different monitoring scenarios
- Ideal For: Weak signal hunting, fluctuating noise conditions, and applications requiring low false alarm rates
Introducing our premium edition with advanced CFAR (Constant False Alarm Rate) detection capabilities for superior signal analysis and monitoring.
- Premium Plugins: IQ Recording, Telegram Integration, CA-CFAR Algorithm, and OS-CFAR Algorithm
- Telegram Integration: Real-time alerts, selective monitoring modes, signal history management, and advanced analytics
- Enhanced UI: Improved spectrum display with customizable color schemes
- Advanced Detection Algorithms: CA-CFAR and OS-CFAR for improved signal detection in varying noise environments
- Performance Optimizations: Faster signal processing and reduced CPU utilization
New software release: Khanfar Airspy CFAR MASK Spectrum Analyzer - a professional-grade spectrum analyzer with advanced Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) signal detection and customizable frequency masking designed specifically for Airspy SDR devices.
New Features
- Advanced CFAR algorithm with adjustable compute cells, guard cells, and bias factor
- Customizable frequency masking system with multiple mask support and precise frequency control
- Real-time signal detection with audio alerts and visual notifications
- Comprehensive signal logging with timestamp, frequency, and SNR information
- High-resolution FFT display with full support for Airspy's 24-1800 MHz range
- Dual sample rate support (2.5 and 10 MSps) optimized for Airspy devices
- Flexible gain control with auto gain option and full 0-21 dB range
- Visual CFAR threshold display with detection highlighting
- Mask shifting tools for precise positioning (fine and coarse adjustments)
- Built-in log viewer for reviewing detection history
- Configuration management with save/load capabilities and auto-save on exit
New software release: Khanfar RTL-SDR CFAR - Mask Analyzer - an advanced signal processing tool implementing Constant False Alarm Rate (CFAR) detection technology and Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT) for RTL-SDR devices.
New Features
- Advanced CFAR signal detection with customizable masks
- Innovative Frequency Mask Trigger (FMT) technology that allows precise signal detection while minimizing false positives
- Rectangle/Standard and Triangle/Trapezoid mask types for different detection scenarios
- Triangle-Only Detection feature for enhanced performance in frequency-selective environments
- Small footprint with optimized processing for real-time performance even on modest hardware
- Adjustable parameters for guard cell width, window size, and detection threshold
- Real-time visualization of signals with detected points highlighted
- Comprehensive statistical analysis of detection performance
- Detection log file generation for offline analysis and record-keeping
- Multi-device support for RTL-SDR hardware
Major update for Khanfar Phase-Based Direction Finding with significant improvements to calibration, alignment, and stability, addressing key issues in phase-based direction finding.
What's Fixed
- Calibration System: The software now includes a proper calibration workflow that accounts for phase offsets between receivers. This addresses the lack of a calibration system to determine complex phase correction.
- Sample Alignment: Added cross-correlation based sample alignment to ensure the samples from different SDRs are properly time-aligned, fixing the unaligned samples issue.
- Dither Compensation: To address the driver timing jitter problem, the software now includes a sample averaging system that selects the most phase-stable samples from multiple captures.
- Alternative Direction Finding Method: Implemented an amplitude-based method as a fallback that works even with uncalibrated hardware.
New software release: Khanfar IQ Live-Rec-Playback - a professional IQ data recording, visualization, and playback solution for RTL-SDR devices with multi-format support and web tool integration.
New Features
- Multi-format recording: Raw IQ, VITA-49, SigMF, CF32, Complex, IQData, CDIF, and DGZ formats
- GPU-accelerated spectrum visualization with gr-fosphor
- Comprehensive metadata and tuning history capture
- Advanced playback capabilities with tuning sequence replay
- IQEngine.org integration for SigMF recordings
- IQ Analyzer web tool integration for CF32, Complex, IQData, and CDIF files
- Professional RF analysis tool compatibility via DGZ format
- Multi-device support with seamless device switching
- Robust flowgraph management with proper start/stop/restart controls
New software release: Khanfar Phase-Based Direction Finding Calculator for designing optimal circular antenna arrays for phase-based direction finding systems.
New Features
- Automatic calculation of ideal array radius based on operating frequency
- Exact antenna position generation with angles and coordinates
- Interactive array visualization with real-time display
- Angular measurement with interactive angle indicator
- Comprehensive user manual with technical documentation
- Click-to-copy feature for easy position data access
New software release: Khanfar Phase-Based Direction Finding - an advanced multi-SDR direction finding system using phase difference analysis.
New Features
- Real-time direction visualization on compass and map displays
- Multiple antenna array support (3-8 antennas in circular configuration)
- Phase difference analysis for accurate bearing determination
- Confidence metrics for reliability assessment
- Noise reduction with adaptive algorithms
- Frequency correction to compensate for SDR receiver differences
- Customizable signal threshold and processing parameters
New software release: Khanfar Spot Scanner with automated signal detection capabilities and comprehensive analysis tools.
New Features
- Intelligent signal detection system with threshold-based and edge-aware detection
- Comprehensive signal analysis reporting with distribution analysis and strength classification
- Multi-SDR support for RTL-SDR, Airspy, and HackRF devices
- 3D visualization with adjustable amplitude scaling
- Advanced frequency refinement algorithms for precise signal detection
- GPU-accelerated spectrum display with waterfall visualization
Major update for Khanfar Spectra-All with revolutionary LAN Command Controller for complete remote operation from any device with a web browser.
New Features
- LAN Command Controller for remote SDR control from any device on your local network
- Cross-platform web interface compatible with Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS
- Mobile-optimized responsive design with touch controls and virtual rotary tuning knob
- Real-time monitoring with WebSocket technology for instantaneous updates
- Comprehensive device control with multiple input methods (precision fields, sliders, knob, buttons)
- One-click activation with automatic IP detection and QR code quick-connect
Improvements
- Enhanced scanning capabilities with customizable parameters
- Optimized multi-device synchronization
- Improved frequency locking across connected devices
New update for Fosphor Beta 1.2 with improved scanning capabilities and fixes.
Improvements
- Fix presets and scanning to handle 8ms Dwell
- Fixes in 3D visualization
- Adjustable sampling rates and gain control
Performance and stability improvements for Fosphor Spectrum Visualization.
Improvements
- Enhanced scan speed with Dwell up to 8ms
Bug Fixes
- Resolved delay when switching between multiple connected devices