Decode live amateur radio signals with simple gear and clear steps.

Learn how to listen to and decode real amateur radio digital signals with basic gear.
This guide teaches you how to use an SSB shortwave radio or WebSDR, free decoding software, and a laptop to pull real traffic out of the air.

You get a clear setup path, simple steps, and eight optional prompts you can use for deeper learning when needed. The goal is steady progress, not technical clutter.

Inside the guide:

• Why SSB matters and how to use it

• Gear paths for radio owners and beginners

• How to connect your radio to a laptop

• How to install and use FLDigi, WSJT-X, or JS8Call

• Where to find active signals

• How to decode and read real traffic

• A troubleshooting section that solves the common problems fast

This is a starter skill that helps you understand how real communication moves across distance without phones or the modern grid.