These days, if you’re out of range of your local repeater, or fancy having a listen to amateur radio repeater traffic in other parts of the UK or around the world, you’re spoiled for choice. Here are just some of the options:
- Many repeaters around the world supply their own Internet stream, in some cases the feed is maintained by the local repeater group
- Some local amateurs provide an off-air feed of local repeaters via their computer
- Web SDR is growing in popularity – you can use the Internet to control radio receivers around the world and have a listen in. To set up a WebSDR, you need little more than the famous £10 SDR dongle, some software, and an Internet connection. Some of the larger nine SDRs can be found at websdr.org
- Online audio services such as Radio Reference offer streams from repeaters all around the world
- Smartphone apps, such as Zello, offer a directory of services to listen to, free of charge
- Scanner feeds are available using the many streaming radio directories, such as RadioBOX, 5-0 Radio and SHOUTcast
- Echolink-enabled repeaters, available on computers & smartphones
- Reflectors on D-Star and DMR
Feeds of Essex Repeaters
Sadly, none of the Essex repeaters offer their own live audio feed, however, the following services may be of help:
As requested by Essex Ham regulars, our Monday Night Net is often available online whilst the net is live.
- Essex Ham’s Live Audio Feed
- Essex Ham on TuneIn (computer & smartphone)
- Monday Night Net on uStream (Thanks to Nick M0NFE)
Other feeds:
- Got a Smartphone? Listen live to the output of GB3DA on the “Southeast Radio Club” feed on the Zello app
- Check out Radio Reference
Feeds of Kent Repeaters
Other UK Live Amateur Radio Feeds
Got any questions about live audio feeds of amateur radio repeaters? Ask in the box below.
i want become a ham operator, I am 63 years of age can it possible to get a license
Yes. You need to take a short exam and do some practicals. Typically, you do this with the help of a local club, or you can study online. See https://www.essexham.co.uk/how-to-become-a-ham for details.