WSPRDAEMON Documentation

Welcome to the comprehensive documentation for WsprDaemon v3.3.2, a robust Linux service for decoding WSPR and FST4W spots from KiwiSDR and RX888 SDRs.

Getting Started

New to WsprDaemon? Start here for a quick overview and rapid deployment.

Installation & Setup

Complete guides for installing and configuring WsprDaemon on your system.

Configuration Reference

Detailed configuration options and examples for all WsprDaemon features.

Operation & Monitoring

Day-to-day operation, monitoring, and maintenance of your WsprDaemon installation.

Features & Results

Understanding WsprDaemon’s capabilities and the data it produces.

Troubleshooting & Support

Diagnostic tools and solutions for common issues.

Examples & Advanced Topics

Real-world configurations and advanced architectural information.

Developer Documentation

Resources for contributors and developers working on WsprDaemon.

Reference & Resources

Additional resources and external links.


About WsprDaemon

WsprDaemon runs as a Linux service to decode WSPR and FST4W spots from one or more receivers and reliably posts them to wsprnet.org. Key features include:

  • Multi-receiver Support: Merge spots from multiple receivers for best SNR

  • Advanced Scheduling: Time-based and sunrise/sunset relative band switching

  • Noise Measurement: Background noise level recording and graphing

  • Scientific Integration: GRAPE system support for ionospheric research

  • High Reliability: Automatic recovery from outages with local caching

  • Broad Hardware Support: KiwiSDR, RX888, RTL-SDR, and other SDR platforms

Most of the top 20+ spotting sites at wspr.rocks/topspotters run WsprDaemon, collectively reporting about 33% of the 7+ million daily spots at wsprnet.org.