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Amateur Radio Live HF Listening
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WebSDR Network
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HF quick-tuning guide
Choose an amateur band
14.200 MHz
20 metres • USB voice starting point
How to listen
- Open WebSDR or the KiwiSDR map.
- Select an available receiver near your target region.
- Enter a frequency and choose LSB, USB, CW or AM.
- Adjust bandwidth, volume and waterfall zoom.
Common listening areas
HF band quick reference
| Band | Approximate amateur range | Typical listening | Common voice mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 metres | 3.5–4.0 MHz | Regional, evening and night | LSB |
| 40 metres | 7.0–7.3 MHz | Regional and international | LSB |
| 20 metres | 14.0–14.35 MHz | Long-distance daytime/DX | USB |
| 15 metres | 21.0–21.45 MHz | Daytime international/DX | USB |
| 10 metres | 28.0–29.7 MHz | DX when propagation is open | USB |