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This website is focused especially on SWL contesting, DXing and IOTA hunting. You can find here an SWL contest calendar, rules and results of SWL contests, SWL DXCC and IOTA ladder etc.

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What is SWL RADIO?

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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International Vintage Contest HF

0700Z-1100Z, Apr 20 and 1500Z-1900Z, Apr 20, 2025

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SP DX RTTY Contest

1200Z, Apr 26 to 1200Z, Apr 27, 2025

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Helvetia Contest

1300Z, Apr 26 to 1259Z, Apr 27, 2025

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The SWLing Post Shortwave listening and everything radio including reviews, broadcasting, ham radio, field operation, DXing, maker kits, travel, emergency gear, events, and more

  • The Great ATS Radio Challenge
    by Jock Elliott on 16. 4. 2025 at 15:32

    By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Here is an idea thought up by a radio pal of mine, Andy, W2SRA. It’s an exercise to get us operating our portable mutliband radios from manufacturers such as Grundig, Sony, XHDATA, Tecsun, Sangean, and so on. If you own a digital multiband radio that has an ‘ATS’ search function, that

  • A Message About Politics on the SWLing Post
    by Thomas on 16. 4. 2025 at 14:29

    Dear Readers, Over the 17 years I’ve been running the SWLing Post, I’ve done my best to make this space a safe haven from divisive politics. This site has always aimed to bring people together through a shared love of shortwave listening, international broadcasting, and radio communications — no matter where they live or how

  • Whatever the weather
    by Fastradioburst23 on 16. 4. 2025 at 9:00

    Hi to all of the SWLing community worldwide. Imaginary Stations are at it again transmitting over those airwaves this week with a couple of programmes for your listening pleasure. The first is on Saturday 19th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday 20th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at

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