Australian Radio Scanning and Frequency Information

Find links to radio scanner frequencies, shortwave listening resources, and communication monitoring forums across Australia.

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

Amateur radio operators in Australia often monitor a wide range of frequencies beyond the ham bands, including public safety, commercial, and utility transmissions. This activity, known as scanning, allows hams to stay informed about local events and understand the broader radio spectrum environment. Many operators use dedicated scanning receivers or software-defined radios (SDRs) to listen to various services, from emergency responders to marine and aviation traffic.

This category provides resources for Australian hams interested in radio scanning, offering detailed frequency lists for different regions and services. Operators can find information on state-specific frequencies, such as those for New South Wales and Western Australia, covering police, fire, and ambulance services. There are also resources detailing trunked radio systems like the NSW GRN, along with shortwave listening guides for military and civil HF networks. These tools help hams identify active frequencies and understand local radio activity.

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