Can you listen to ham radio on the Internet?

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Hereof, can I listen to shortwave radio on the Internet?

Shortwave on the Internet Through shortwave radio, the world is availableeven in remote locations with the flip of a switch. No computer isneeded. No internet connection is needed. With batteries,one does not even need access to the powergrid.

Secondly, what is HamSphere radio? HamSphere is a subscription-based internetservice which simulates amateur radio communication usingVoIP connections over the Internet. The simulator allows licensedradio amateurs and unlicensed enthusiasts to communicatewith one another using a simulated ionosphere.

Also, is shortwave radio still available?

Shortwave radio is radio transmissionusing shortwave radio frequencies. There is no officialdefinition of the band, but the range always includes all of thehigh frequency band (HF), and generally extends from 3–30 MHz(10 to 100 metres); above the medium frequency band (MF), to theend of the HF band.

What is the difference between shortwave and ham radio?

Ham radio is limited to certain specificfrequencies (bands). Shortwave includes all the hamfrequencies (below VHF and UHF) and all the frequencies inbetween. Your question asks if there is a differencebetween 'shortwave' and ham radio. In truth the onlydifference is where each resides on the EMspectrum.