89. Berry Radio SDR Remote Monitor Station Project. ZS6RVC & ZR6AIC. December 2024.
- Ronald Verweerdt
- May 11
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 29
Setting up your Radioberry SDR transceiver for WebSDR access is a rewarding project that combines Raspberry Pi, SDR hardware, and web-based radio streaming. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started, with helpful videos woven in to make the process smoother:
🛠️ Hardware & Software Requirements
Raspberry Pi 4 or 5
Radioberry Pi Hat (HF SDR transceiver)
SD card (32GB or more)
OpenWebRX+ software
Internet connection
Optional: SDRPlay or RTL-SDR dongle for additional RX
🚀 Step-by-Step Setup Guide
1. Install Radioberry on Raspberry Pi
The Beginners Guide To The Radioberry HF SDR Transceiver ... walks you through installing the Radioberry service on a Raspberry Pi 4, including initial configuration and software setup.
2. Connect and Configure the Radioberry Pi Hat
RADIOBERRY - HF SDR TRANSCEIVER PI HAT explains how to physically install the Pi Hat and configure it using SDR Console.
RADIOBERRY HF SDR TRANSCEIVER PI HAT - IT'S BACK! gives a great overview of the hardware and its capabilities.
3. Install OpenWebRX+ for WebSDR Access
OpenWebRX Simplest Rasprberry Pi + RTLSDR Web SDR ... shows how to flash a pre-configured OpenWebRX+ image to your SD card and set up the Raspberry Pi as a web-accessible SDR server.
You’ll need to:
Download the OpenWebRX+ image
Use Raspberry Pi Imager to flash it
Enable SSH and set up Wi-Fi/local network
Connect your Radioberry or SDR dongle
Boot and configure profiles in OpenWebRX+
4. Explore the SDRBerry Interface
SDRBERRY - This User Interface Is Just GORGEOUS! AND IT ... showcases the SDRBerry UI, including how to use the optional web interface and install SOAPY drivers for different SDR types.
5. Fine-Tune and Test
Raspberry Pi HF radio - step by step instructions provides a full walkthrough from hardware setup to software configuration and testing your HF radio capabilities.
🌐 WebSDR Configuration Tips
Use the websdr.cfg file to set:
Start frequency
Sample rate (e.g., 2048000)
SDR input port
IP address for WebSDR access
You can access the SDR from any browser on your local network, or configure port forwarding for remote access.
🧠 Bonus Insights
Want to sync your transceiver with a WebSDR? Tools like CATSync can help you mirror frequencies between your rig and the WebSDR interface.
OpenWebRX+ supports decoding digital modes like SSTV, APRS, and NOAA weather directly in the browser.
If you’d like help with a specific part—like decoding digital signals or setting up remote access—I’m happy to dive deeper. Want to make your SDR setup look as cool as it sounds? I can help with that too.
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