WebSDR Usage Policy

Last updated: 22 August 2026

This WebSDR receiver is provided free of charge for the amateur radio and SWL (shortwave listening) community. Because only one listener can use the receiver at a time, the following rules keep access fair for everyone.

Access and session limits

• Only one user may connect to the receiver at a time.
• Each session is limited to 5 minutes. When your session ends, you will be disconnected automatically so the next listener can connect.
• If no one else is waiting, you may reconnect immediately for another session.
• Please do not use scripts, bots, or automated tools to hold or repeatedly reclaim the connection — this defeats the purpose of the time limit and will result in a ban.

Acceptable use

• The receiver is provided for listening to and monitoring the radio spectrum for legitimate, lawful purposes (monitoring, DXing, education, and similar amateur/SWL activities).
• You may change the center frequency while connected, but please be considerate of other users waiting their turn — avoid making rapid or disruptive changes purely to inconvenience others.
• Recording of received audio is permitted for personal, non-commercial use.
• The chat feature is available for friendly communication with other listeners. Keep it respectful — no harassment, spam, advertising, or offensive language.

Prohibited use

• Any illegal use, including but not limited to intercepting communications you are not legally authorized to receive in your jurisdiction.
• Attempting to disrupt, overload, or gain unauthorized control of the receiver or its configuration.
• Sharing recorded content in a way that violates applicable privacy or communications laws.
• Connecting with automated bots or scripted clients; such connections will be detected and banned.

No warranty

This receiver is offered on a best-effort, as-is basis with no guarantee of uptime, signal quality, or availability. The operator may change these limits, suspend access, or ban abusive users at any time without notice.

Contact

Questions, abuse reports, or feedback about this receiver can be sent to the station operator.