Airspy R2
Also known as Airspy R2
A free replacement firmware exists.
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.
Get started
One known way to put open firmware or software on this device, easiest first. Each one links to the project's own instructions.
- Back up your data and settings (and the stock firmware, when the guide says how).
- Check the exact model, hardware revision and firmware version against the guide: a close model may not work.
- Charge the battery or use a stable power supply; do not unplug during the install.
Use libairspy and host tools (nothing is flashed)
Install: medium
Use libairspy and host tools (nothing is flashed)Needs a cable or the command line · libairspy and host tools
- Device opened
- No
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.
No install report yet. · Report how it went
OpenDeviceDB links to each project's own instructions and tools; nothing is flashed from this site. Flashing is at your own risk and may void the warranty.
- ID
- airspy/r2
- Category
- radio
- Vendor support
- Unknown
- Updated
- 2026-11-01
Being worked on
No live claim. If you start working on this device, claim it so nobody duplicates your work.
Interfaces
No interface documented yet.
Projects
| Project | Kind | Origin | License |
|---|---|---|---|
| libairspy and host tools | library | community | not stated |
| Airspy firmware | firmware | community | not stated |
| Airspy R2 model documentation | protocol-doc | community | not stated |
Verification
Not verified. A "verified on hardware" badge requires a replayable test (hardware-replay) run on a real device with a stated firmware version.
Provenance
- OpenDeviceDB (curated) (CC BY-SA 4.0) · about this source
AI-assisted Parts of this record were produced with AI tools; check the confidence of each interface.
Status and claims as of the build date (2026-11-01). Data licensed CC BY-SA 4.0; imported data keeps its upstream license.