Browser Add-ons for Amateur Radio Activities

Find browser extensions and toolbars that enhance your online ham radio experience, from callbook lookups to SDR control.

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Reviewed by • Digital Modes & Software Editor March 2026

Hams often use browser extensions to enhance their online amateur radio activities, from looking up callsigns to accessing SDR functions. These tools integrate directly into web browsers, providing quick access to information or specialized capabilities without needing separate applications.

Operators can find extensions that streamline common tasks, such as the Online Callbook for Internet Explorer, which quickly pulls QSL information from popular ham radio websites like QRZ.COM. Other extensions, like the Radio Receiver for Chrome, allow users to turn an RTL-SDR dongle into a functional radio receiver directly within their browser, enabling listening to FM and AM broadcasts.

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