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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 the articles linked in the How Do I Get Started section so that you can get a handle on what is needed and how to acquire the necessary software

How Do I Get Started? Using a Laptop or Desktop PC Using An Android Device Such as a Tablet or Smartphone Software links to FLDigi, MultiPSK, Ham Radio Deluxe (for PCs) and TIVAR (for Android devices) can be found in the above 2 articles Connecting to Your PC or Laptop Connecting Radios to Soundcards Virtual Audio Devices Software for routing audio to an application. Windows, Mac and Linux packages are found here WebSDRs and Digital Modes An introduction to using web SDRs and software for routing audio to the decoder Receiving Data with Web Based Shortwave Radios Additional Stations with Digital Broadcasts Radio North Europe International Unique Radio Antennas HF Antennas - Lots of links, even for the experimenter Loops - A popular topic for those in restricted environments Would you like to protect your portable radio from static discharge? See the Great First Timer Project Thread Also see the Static Drain for Outside Long Wire Thread for additional ideas SDRPlay (tm) Topics Connect the SDRPlay RSPs via TCP IP to Multipsk - An unique capability for this popular hobby software 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

Web Receivers and Receiver Reviews Live Tunable Receivers - Receivers and SDRs that can be controlled over the web Receiver Reviews - You can find links to receiver reviews here Software Defined Radios - An extensive collection of links for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) Receiver and Software Applications Amateur Radio Transceiver Control - Software that will interface with amateur radio transceivers Receiver Software Applications - Software that will interface with various desktop receivers SDR Software Applications Other Topics Archives SW Radiogram Archives The Mighty KBC - on the Cloud This Is A Music Show - on the Cloud VoA Radiogram archives Definitions What is DRM? What is ECSS? What is SAM? Other sites of interest AE4RV Propagation Primer- A good basic description of how HF Propagation works. Flash player required. Improving HF Reception - There are some accessories you can buy to help improve your listening experience SSTV Decoders For Windows, Android, Mac, Linux, IPhone, IPad and IPod