does software serial work for rf modules

is it possible?

Of course.

if so how?
software serial
virtual wire
i have tried them but in vain
but it is possible i may be missing something
if someone can nudge me in the right direction it would be really helpful

Maybe.
Maybe.
Can't see your code.
Possibly more than one thing.
Sure. Tell us what hardware you are using (what rf modules) and what code you have tried.