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'''Welcome to the RadioReference SW Radiogram Gateway.'''<br>
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This gateway serves as a portal for hobbyists wishing to find out more about copying the various broadcasts sent by the [https://swradiogram.net/ SW Radiogram] program. Newcomers are encouraged to read one of the two following articles first (depending on whether you are using a PC or an Android device) so that you can get a handle on what is needed and how to acquire the necessary software
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====How Do I Get Started?====
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* [[Decoding the SW Radiogram Broadcasts|Using a Laptop or Desktop PC]] 
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* [[Decoding the SW Radiogram Broadcasts with TIVAR|Using An Android Device Such as a Tablet or Smartphone]]
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** Software links to FLDigi, MultiPSK, Ham Radio Deluxe (for PCs) and TIVAR (for Android devices) can be found in the above 2 articles
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; Connecting to Your PC or Laptop
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* [[Connecting Radios to Soundcards]]
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* [[HF_Appendix#Virtual_Audio_Devices|Virtual Audio Devices]] Software for routing audio to an application. Windows, Mac and Linux packages are found here
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* [https://www.hamradioandvision.com/websdr-digital-modes/ WebSDRs and Digital Modes] An introduction to using web SDRs and software for routing audio to the decoder
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==== Web Receivers and Receiver Reviews====
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* [[Live Tunable Receivers]] - Receivers and SDRs that can be controlled over the web
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* [[:Category:Receiver Reviews|Receiver Reviews]] - You can find links to receiver reviews here
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====Receiver and Software Applications====
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* [[Amateur Radio Transceiver Control]] - Software that will interface with amateur radio transceivers
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* [[Receiver Software Applications]] - Software that will interface with various desktop receivers
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====Antennas====
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* [[HF Antennas]] - Lots of links, even for the experimenter
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* [[Loops]] - A popular topic for those in restricted environments
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* Would you like to protect your portable radio from static discharge? See the {{Thread|receive-antennas-below-30mhz|295299-a-great-first-timer-project.html| Great First Timer Project}}
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** Also see the {{Thread|Receive_Antennas_(below_30Mhz)|398695-static-drain-for-outside-long-wire-antenna.html|Static Drain for Outside Long Wire}} for additional ideas
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====Software Defined Radio Topics====
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* [[Software Defined Radios]] - An extensive collection of links for Software Defined Radios (SDRs)
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* [[Connect the SDRPlay RSPs via TCP IP to Multipsk]] - An unique capability for this popular hobby software
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* [[Copy SW Radiogram using SDRPlay SDRs]] Selected videos and articles showing the SDRPlay RSPs being used with various software packages for decoding. These come from the SDRPlay website
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* [[SDR Software Applications]]
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====Other Topics====
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; Archives
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* [https://swradiogram.net/archive SW Radiogram Archives]
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* [http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~daz2002/tech/KBC/index.html The Mighty KBC - on the Cloud]
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* [https://tinyurl.com/shbq56p This Is A Music Show - on the Cloud]
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* [http://www.rhci-online.net/radiogram/radiogram.htm VoA Radiogram archives]
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; Definitions
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* What is [[DRM]]? 
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* What is [[ECSS]]?
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* What is [[Synchronous Detection|SAM]]?
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; Other sites of interest
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* [http://www.ae4rv.com/tn/propflash.htm AE4RV Propagation Primer]- A good basic description of how HF Propagation works. Flash player required.
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* [[Improving HF Reception]] - There are some accessories you can buy to help improve your listening experience
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* [[HF Software Decoders#Slow Scan TV (SSTV) Applications|SSTV Decoders]] For Windows, Android, Mac, Linux, IPhone, IPad and IPod
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Revision as of 02:01, 7 March 2020

Welcome to the RadioReference SW Radiogram Gateway.
This gateway serves as a portal for hobbyists wishing to find out more about copying the various broadcasts sent by the SW Radiogram program. Newcomers are encouraged to read one of the two following articles first (depending on whether you are using a PC or an Android device) so that you can get a handle on what is needed and how to acquire the necessary software



How Do I Get Started?

Connecting to Your PC or Laptop

Web Receivers and Receiver Reviews


Receiver and Software Applications


Antennas


Software Defined Radio Topics


Other Topics

Archives
Definitions
Other sites of interest