WebSDR
Software-defined radio receivers around the world you can tune through a browser, listening to shortwave through somebody else's aerial.
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How to get the most from it
WebSDR sits in World Radio under Wander, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- Use a laptop or desktop computer — we file it as desktop only.
- Turn the sound up or put headphones on — it needs audio.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something weird, clever and brainy.
About this category: Radio stations plotted on a map or sorted by decade. The fastest way to feel like you are somewhere else without leaving the tab.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Seeing the internet at its least explicable
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Giving your brain a workout
- Trying it with zero commitment
WebSDR: quick answers
Is WebSDR free?
Yes. WebSDR is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use WebSDR?
No. You can use WebSDR without signing up for anything.
Does WebSDR work on a phone?
Not well. We file WebSDR as desktop only, so open it on a laptop or desktop computer.
Is WebSDR safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It does need sound, so bring headphones.
How long does WebSDR take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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