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More specifically the swlradio.eu (SWL RADIO) is a homepage focused on shortwave listeners interested in listening on amateur radio bands – especially to avid SWL contesters, DXers and IOTA hunters.

This homepage is in permanent development.

Who is the author?

Hi guys, my name is Roman and I’m an SWL OK1-31457 since 1984 – avid SWL contester. I’m also a holder of a SWARL SWL certificate OK1001SWL and HAM licence OK1DSA.

For more info about me you can take look at my profile on the QRZCQ.com.

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SSB SWL Contest 2025

0000Z, Mar 1 to 2400Z, Oct 31, 2025

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SKCC Sprint Europe

1900Z-2100Z, Jul 3, 2025

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Venezuelan Ind. Day Contest

0000Z-2359Z, Jul 5, 2025

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  • Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio New Zealand (June 21-22, 2025)
    by Thomas on 22. 6. 2025 at 13:55

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports of recent Radio New Zealand broadcasts. Carlos notes: War on Iran, Radio New Zealand Part of Radio New Zealand (RNZ) news bulletin (June 21 and 22). Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.

  • SAQ at 100: Celebrating a Century of Global VLF Communication
    by Thomas on 22. 6. 2025 at 11:07

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following news: Grimeton SAQ turns 100! On July 2, 2025, the SAQ Grimeton Radio Station in Sweden celebrates its centennial — a hundred years of quiet transmissions that have bridged continents and eras. Built in 1925, this UNESCO-listed radio station still transmits Morse code

  • Radio Farda is back on the air as of June 20, 2025
    by Thomas on 22. 6. 2025 at 2:41

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who writes: From Jean-Michel Aubier on WOR list: Radio Farda is back on shortwave since June 20, 2025: 1700-1900 on 9450 (DHA) 2300-0400 sur 9620 (WOF) 0400-0700 sur 12035 (DHA) 1300-1700 sur 12035 ‘DHA) 1900-2300 sur 12035 (WOF) 0700-1000 sur 13710 (DHA) 1000-1300 sur 15720 (DHA) Thank

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