Tech Blog

We’re excited to let you know that AntScope iOS (version 1.6.9) is now live on the App Store! 🍏📲
With this update, we’ve addressed an important issue:
✔ Fixed the Bluetooth connection problem when pairing with the RigExpert Stick XPro.
We highly recommend updating to the latest version to ensure maximum stability operating with iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth.

We have released new updates for the Fobos SDR 3.0 to improve stability and performance.
🔧 What needs to be updated:
Main firmware – update is optional https://github.com/rigexpert/libfobos.
Special firmware (FW (agile)) – update is mandatory https://github.com/rigexpert/libfobos-sdr-agile.
Please update the API libraries.

We’re proud to announce that RigExpert batteries for Motorola DP and R7 series radios have been officially assigned NATO Stock Numbers (NSNs). This milestone simplifies procurement and logistics for military and governmental organizations.

We were proud to see the VU4AX South Andaman Island DXpedition (March 2025) in the spotlight at DX-Plaza during Ham Radio Friedrichshafen 2025! The presentation, delivered by Ron PA3EWP, offered visitors a behind-the-scenes look at this demanding and inspiring adventure. 🎤🌴 With six stations running non-stop under intense heat and humidity, the expedition was a real challenge for both the operators and their equipment.

Great news for all RigExpert users — we’ve just released the new versions of AntScope2 1.4.9 for Windows, Linux, and macOS!
This update includes important improvements, including a fix for working with saved files and other improvements.

Today, on June 1st, we celebrate 22 years of innovation, connection, and passion for amateur radio!
To mark this special occasion, we’ve created something special — a video inspired by Star Wars, because just like the Jedi, we stand on the side of good... and good signals!

We’ve released the USB HID communication protocol for the Shackmaster Power 600 power supply unit. This is an additional tool that allows users to develop software for power management and to receive data from the device real time.

This year's Hamvention theme, "Radio Independence," resonates deeply with us at RigExpert. While we can't attend in person due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, our commitment to the amateur radio community remains unwavering. We're proud to announce that our trusted partners will showcase RigExpert products at Hamvention 2025.

We are excited to announce that Fobos SDR is now supported by SatDump, the powerful, open-source satellite data processing software. This integration significantly expands the capabilities of Fobos users, offering a streamlined, all-in-one solution for capturing, decoding, and analyzing satellite transmissions.

On April 18, 2025, we mark a monumental milestone: the 100th anniversary of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). Founded in 1925 in Paris, the IARU has been the cornerstone of amateur radio, fostering innovation, community, and global collaboration.