Military and Government Radio Monitoring Resources

Find frequencies, schedules, and guides for monitoring military and government communications worldwide.

David
Reviewed by • Senior RF Engineer & Technical Editor March 2026

Many hams and shortwave listeners find monitoring military radio activity a fascinating aspect of the hobby. This often involves tuning into various bands to hear signals from military operations, training exercises, and utility communications worldwide. Operators use receivers to pick up signals across HF, VHF, and UHF frequencies, gaining insight into how different forces communicate.

This category provides resources for identifying and understanding military radio traffic. Listeners can find frequency lists for specific conflicts, such as those in Iraq or Ukraine, and general listings of military HF networks from regions like Australia. There are also blogs dedicated to utility and military monitoring, like the European monitor post, and sites like HFUnderground that document various military and utility stations, including digital modes and their unique sounds.

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