Who should use FreeDATA?

FreeDATA is an open-source project built for amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts.

Does FreeDATA have a free plan?

Yes — FreeDATA is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.

What platforms does FreeDATA run on?

FreeDATA runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.

Is FreeDATA still maintained?

The GitHub repository shows 71 commits in the last 90 days.

What are alternatives to FreeDATA?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.

Who develops FreeDATA?

FreeDATA is developed by DJ2LS.

When did FreeDATA launch?

FreeDATA first shipped in 2020.

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FreeDATA

Name: FreeDATA
Author: DJ2LS

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FreeDATA is an open-source software platform built for high-frequency (HF) radio communications. It leverages the Codec2 digital voice and data modes to provide reliable global text and data exchange over amateur radio frequencies. The project includes both a graphical interface and underlying libraries suitable for developers and radio enthusiasts building custom communication solutions.

Open SourceGPL-3.0WebCLISelf-hosted

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210stars

32forks

3features

2020since

Overview

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FreeDATA is an Other dev tools project. It focuses on enabling robust long-distance digital text and data communication over amateur radio HF bands without commercial infrastructure. FreeDATA is an open-source project aimed at amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts. The project is open source (GPL-3.0). It runs on the web and the command line, and it can be self-hosted.

It is developed by DJ2LS, and it first shipped in 2020. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 210 stars and 71 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include HF Radio Communication, Codec2 Integration, and Digital Modes.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

HF Radio Communication
Codec2 Integration
Digital Modes

Built with & integrations

Framework

FastAPI

Runs on

BrowserCLISelf-hosted

Trust & compliance

License

GPL-3.0

Verified signals

HTTPSOpen SourceFree tierGitHub · ★ 210Active maintenance

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Frequently asked questions about FreeDATA

What does FreeDATA do?: FreeDATA focuses on enabling robust long-distance digital text and data communication over amateur radio HF bands without commercial infrastructure. It is catalogued under Other dev tools on PulseGate.
Who should use FreeDATA?: FreeDATA is an open-source project built for amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts.
Does FreeDATA have a free plan?: Yes — FreeDATA is open source under the GPL-3.0 license and free to use.
What platforms does FreeDATA run on?: FreeDATA runs on the web and the command line. It can also be self-hosted.
Is FreeDATA still maintained?: The GitHub repository shows 71 commits in the last 90 days.
What are alternatives to FreeDATA?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include git-build-commit, funkuino, and click-docs.git-build-commit funkuino click-docs
Who develops FreeDATA?: FreeDATA is developed by DJ2LS.
When did FreeDATA launch?: FreeDATA first shipped in 2020.

At a glance

Platforms: Cli · Web
Languages: English
Open source: Yes · ★ 210
License: GPL-3.0
First seen: 23 Jul 2026
Built for: Amateur radio operators and radio enthusiasts
Model: Open source
Solves: Enabling robust long-distance digital text and data communication over amateur radio HF bands without commercial infrastructure.

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GitHub: DJ2LS/FreeDATA
PyPI: freedata

Developer

DJ2LS

Community-driven

GitHub

Open source

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Stars: 210
Forks: 32
Open issues: 42
Last commit: 23 Jul 2026
Commits 90d: 71
Contributors: 26
Authorship: Community-driven
Default branch: main
Latest release: v0.18.0 · 23 Jul 2026

Live coverage

Identity confidence: Low · 64
Indexed: 23 Jul 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Jul 2026
Last seen: 23 Jul 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: freedata-pypi-org
Lifecycle state recorded: 23 Jul 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 23 Jul 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Written by a language model from the project's public pages.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Written by a language model from public pages.
Languages from: Detected by a language model from page content.
Last updated: 5 Aug 2026
Canonical URL: https://freedata.app

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