RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Firmware v1.31
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Standard Firmware
Only for the Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Standard (7 buttons)
Only for Handheld Spectrum Analyzer - DO NOT install this software on signal generator
Windows PC
MacOS X
Suitable for the following models:
- RF Explorer 6G Combo
- RF Explorer 3G Combo
- RF Explorer ISM Combo
- RF Explorer WiFi Combo
- RF Explorer 2.4G Model
- RF Explorer WSUB1G Model
- RF Explorer 915M Model
- RF Explorer 868M Model
- RF Explorer 433M Model
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer PLUS
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer PLUS firmware.
Only for Handheld Spectrum Analyzer PLUS model (9 buttons)
Firmware Upgrade Instructions included in the download package
Apple Mac users please visit specific instructions and software on this link
RF Explorer Signal Generator Firmware v1.31
RF Explorer Signal Generator firmware.
Only for Handheld Signal Generator
This firmware is only suitable for Signal Generator models, DO NOT install on spectrum analyzer models
Free Firmware Upgrade downloads for Linux
Latest Firmware for RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer PLUS
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer PLUS firmware.
Only for Handheld Spectrum Analyzer PLUS model (9 buttons)
Important: due to configuration data format, after upgrading to v3.16 you must not downgrade to an earlier version as otherwise calibration data may be lost in your unit.
Note: You may need to manually adjust the Contrast in the CONFIG MENU after upgrading to this firmware version.
Firmware Upgrade Instructions included in the download package
Apple Mac users please visit specific instructions and software on this link
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
Latest Firmware for RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Standard
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer Standard firmware.
Only for Handheld Spectrum Analyzer Standard (7 buttons)
DO NOT INSTALL THIS IN SIGNAL GENERATOR
Firmware Upgrade Instructions included in the download package
Apple Mac users please visit specific instructions and software on this link
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
Free Software downloads for Windows
RF Explorer for Windows XP/Vista/Win7/Win8.x/Win10 and Windows Server - v2.2.2009
For use with firmware v1.31 and v3.16
Includes firmware v1.26 for Analyzer Standard, v3.06 for Analyzer PLUS and v1.19 for Generator
Supported on Windows XP / Vista / Win7 / Win8.x / Win10 and Windows Server
Note: WindowsXP computers may require prior install Microsoft Windows Installer 4.5 Hotfix from this link.
Note: The installer will automatically detect and install Microsoft .NET 4 if required.
RFETouch for Windows - Latest Version
Version v1.5.2007 - for use with firmware Standard v1.31 and Plus v3.16
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
Supported on Win7 / Win8.x / Win10 and Windows Server
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/touch
Note: The installer will automatically detect and install Microsoft .NET 4 if required.
RF Explorer Preset Manager for Windows - Latest Version
Version v2.00.1902 - for use with firmware v1.26 and v3.06
Requires firmware v1.26 for Analyzer Standard, v3.06 for Analyzer PLUS and ProAudio
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/preset
Supported on Win7 / Win8.x / Win10 and Windows Server
RF Explorer Signal Generator Tool for Windows - Latest Version
Version v2.00.1905 - for use with firmware v1.31
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/rfgenhelp
Supported on Win7 / Win8.x / Win10 and Windows Server
USB Drivers from Silicon Labs for WindowsXP/Vista/7/8.1/10 - 32 and 64 bits - version 6.7
USB bridge driver. See Silabs site for more info.
RF Explorer System Check Tool
This tool inspects configuration parameters, system drivers and USB connections for diagnosis purposes. It can run anytime is needed to determine source of problems in a computer configuration, if connection with RF Explorer is failing or the tool has any issues.
Free software for MacOS
RFETouch for Mac - Latest Version
Version v1.4 - for use with firmware Standard v1.28 and Plus v3.12 or newer
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer firmware for standard models (not PLUS models)
RF Explorer Spectrum Analyzer PLUS Slim firmware.
RF Explorer Signal Generator firmware.
Supported on macOS 10.11 - 10.14, note touch capabilities are not available in Mac computers to date. This software is not compatible with macOS Catalina.
For running RF Explorer software in Catalina please use our free VM: www.rf-explorer.com/vm
RF Explorer Preset Manager for Mac
Version v2.00.1902 - for use with firmware v1.26 and v3.06
Requires firmware v1.26 for Analyzer Standard, v3.06 for Analyzer PLUS
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/preset
Available in all MacOS versions with Mono support.
USB Drivers for Mac
Latest Silicon Labs drivers for MacOS
Download and install Silicon Lab USB drivers is required for MacOS to recognize device connection.
Software for RF Explorer IoT modules
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 4B
This version requires an official 7" touch screen, do not use in other configurations.
Version v1.4.2002 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 4B
This version can work with any screen connected to the Raspberry.
Version v1.4.2002 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
RFETouch for Raspberry - Latest Version
Version v1.4.2002 - For use with Raspberry Pi 2, 3 and 4 models
To use this version, either upgrade from an earlier Raspberry Pi image including RFETouch already, or follow steps documented to create your own Raspbian setup to correctly work with RFETouch.
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/touch
Note: requires mono from www.mono-project.com installed, recommended mono v5.20
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 3B+
This version requires an official 7" touch screen, do not use in other configurations.
Version v1.3.1907 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size, you must manually upgrade the RFETouch_bundle binary downloading the latest version after creating the image.
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 3B+
This version can work with any screen connected to the Raspberry.
Version v1.3.1907 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size, you must manually upgrade the RFETouch_bundle binary downloading the latest version after creating the image.
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 3B
This version requires an official 7" touch screen, do not use in other configurations.
Version v1.3.1907 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size, you must manually upgrade the RFETouch_bundle binary downloading the latest version after creating the image.
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
RFETouch - Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 3B
This version can work with any screen connected to the Raspberry.
Version v1.3.1907 Download link
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size, you must manually upgrade the RFETouch_bundle binary downloading the latest version after creating the image.
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 1B+
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 16GB size
Important: please make sure to upgrade latest libraries from GITHUB, the SD image may not have the latest developments and examples. More details: https://github.com/RFExplorer
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
For more details visit RF Explorer 3G+ IoT for Raspberry
Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 2B
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size
Important: please make sure to upgrade latest libraries from GITHUB, the SD image may not have the latest developments and examples. More details: https://github.com/RFExplorer
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
For more details visit RF Explorer 3G+ IoT for Raspberry
Raspbian OS image for Raspberry Pi 3B
Note: requires micro-SD card with at least 8GB size
Important: please make sure to upgrade latest libraries from GITHUB, the SD image may not have the latest developments and examples. More details: https://github.com/RFExplorer
This is a 3GB download. Use standard Raspberry Pi instructions to create the image
For more details visit RF Explorer 3G+ IoT for Raspberry
Native Arduino libraries
Support for Arduino Due and Seeeduino
Note: For more details please visit RF Explorer 3G+ IoT for Arduino
Free software for Linux
RFETouch for Linux - Latest Version
Version v1.4.2002 - for use with firmware Standard v1.28 and Plus v3.12
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
Supported on Linux kernel 2.6+, tested on Ubuntu 18.04 64bits and Mono 6
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/touch
Note: requires mono from www.mono-project.com installed, recommended mono v6
RF Explorer Preset Manager for Linux - Latest Version
Version v2.00.1902 - for use with firmware v1.26 and v3.06
Requires firmware v1.26 for Analyzer Standard, v3.06 for Analyzer PLUS and ProAudio
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/preset
Available in all Linux platforms with Mono support
RF Explorer Signal Generator Tool for Linux - Latest Version
Version v2.00.1905 - for use with firmware v1.31
For Copyright and License note please read this page link.
More details at www.rf-explorer.com/rfgenhelp
Available in all Linux platforms with Mono support.
USB Drivers for Linux
Latest Silicon Labs drivers for Linux
Most modern Linux kernels already include support for Silabs CP2012 driver. Visit link above if your specific distro does not work yet with CP2102 natively.