Flex Radio's new 200 Dollar SmartSDR Subscription, is this the Future of Ham Radio Software?

Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations

Chapters
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Introducing FlexRadio's New Licensing Model
2:43
Breaking Down the Subscription Tiers
6:16
Ham Ethos vs. Subscription Software
9:22
Unpacking Licensing Benefits for Non-Subscribers
15:06
Subscription Fairness and Multiple Radio Ownership
22:14
Final Thoughts and Personal Decisions
Everyday Ham Podcast: Amateur Radio Conversations
Flex Radio's new 200 Dollar SmartSDR Subscription, is this the Future of Ham Radio Software?
Sep 27, 2025
Rory Locke (W8KNX), Jim Davis (N8JRD), & James Mills (K8JKU)

 FlexRadio just announced SmartSDR Plus subscriptions starting at $199/year. Time for an impromptu Saturday morning coffee chat! Join James (K8JKU), Jim (N8JRD), and Rory (W8KNX) as we discuss what this means for ham radio and share our honest opinions. 

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The Everyday Ham Podcast is hosted by James Mills (K8JKU), Jim Davis (N8JRD), and Rory Locke (W8KNX) – three friends who dive into the world of amateur radio with a casual, lighthearted twist.

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