# Shortwave Radio Schedules

> Schedules and frequencies for shortwave radio throughout the world.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.msi.shortwave](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.msi.shortwave)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.msi.shortwave`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Stephen Cooper
- **Category:** MUSIC\_AND\_AUDIO
- **Downloads:** 356,541
- **Rating:** 3.79 / 5 (1,756 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.6.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-04
- **First published:** 2011-09-07
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 5.61 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.msi.shortwave)
- **Website:** [http://www.shortwave.am](http://www.shortwave.am/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://sdrstats.shortwave.am/privacy-policy.php](https://sdrstats.shortwave.am/privacy-policy.php)

## Description

### Shortwave Radio Schedules Chrome Extension

This extension provides comprehensive schedules and frequencies for shortwave radio broadcasts worldwide, including utility stations and jammers. It sources data from the reliable Eibi and AOKI schedules, allowing users to browse broadcasts by time, station, frequency, or language — all available offline once downloaded.

Premium features include a "Now" tab to view stations currently on air, favorites for quick frequency lookup, and live audio streaming via software-defined radios like Twente WebSDR and KiwiSDRs. Additional conveniences such as transmitter location maps with beam directions, DX catch logging, audio recording, sharing options, and a dark mode enhance the listening experience. Location permissions enable mapping via Google Maps API to display current user location and transmitter sites.

This extension is ideal for shortwave radio enthusiasts seeking up-to-date scheduling, frequency info, and live listening capabilities in one user-friendly tool.

## Rankings

- #119,374 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.msi.shortwave.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

The app is praised for precise MHz data, strong search, and useful visuals (beam and map) plus Web SDR support and premium value. Recurrent drawbacks are paywall barriers, stability crashes on certain devices, usability/UI concerns on some screens, lack of a dark mode, and unclear SDR controls.

### Pros

- High MHz precision and multiple search options for stations.
- Rich visualization features including beam visualization and a detailed map for planning.
- Web SDR monitoring capability enhances remote access to shortwave activity.
- Positive long-term value from the premium version and good overall functionality for enthusiasts.
- Appeals to explorers of shortwave radio and aids discovery of stations.

### Cons

- Many features are behind a paywall, limiting free usage.
- Stability issues: crashes or the app quitting on some devices (e.g., Galaxy S24, Android 12)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.msi.shortwave)