Install SDR (Software Defined Radio) Software GQRX on a Mac

So, you are interested in using an SDR module and SDR software on your Mac?
Homebrew is the easiest install method I have found. The other method involves MacPorts. I was successful using this method on one Mac. On the other… nope.

GQRX is a great open-source program that will do the trick.

First you will need homebrew (if you don’t already have it). It’s a great source for open-source software!

xcode-select --install

The first command may not work in your system. If not, proceed to the second one.

ruby -e "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)"
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install.sh)"

Verify the install worked.

brew doctor

Then you will need to run the homebrew command in a terminal.

brew cask install gqrx

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