{
  "id": "airspy/r2",
  "vendor": "Airspy",
  "model": "R2",
  "aliases": [
    "Airspy R2"
  ],
  "category": "radio",
  "status": "open-firmware",
  "summary": "USB SDR receiver with open libairspy host tools and published Airspy firmware source, linked by the manufacturer's R2 developer documentation. Keep the R2 distinct from the Mini and the separate HF+ product family.",
  "projects": [
    {
      "name": "libairspy and host tools",
      "url": "https://github.com/airspy/airspyone_host",
      "kind": "library"
    },
    {
      "name": "Airspy firmware",
      "url": "https://github.com/airspy/airspyone_firmware",
      "kind": "firmware"
    },
    {
      "name": "Airspy R2 model documentation",
      "url": "https://airspy.com/airspy-r2/",
      "kind": "protocol-doc"
    }
  ],
  "install": [
    {
      "project": "libairspy and host tools",
      "method": "host-software",
      "guide": "https://github.com/airspy/airspyone_host",
      "difficulty": "medium",
      "notes": "Use the libairspy host installation/build instructions and USB access rules. This host-software route does not flash the receiver. Check the manufacturer documentation for the exact model before selecting a firmware update."
    }
  ],
  "provenance": {
    "sources": [
      "curated"
    ],
    "ai_assisted": true
  },
  "updated": "2026-11-01"
}