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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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VERON SLP Contest

0000Z, Mar 29 to 2400Z, Mar 30, 2025

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SP DX Contest

1500Z, Apr 5 to 1500Z, Apr 6, 2025

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OK-OM DX SSB Contest

1200Z, Apr 12 to 1159Z, Apr 13, 2025

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SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)

1200Z, Apr 12 to 2359Z, Apr 13, 2025

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World Wide Holyland Contest (WWHC)

2100Z, Apr 18 to 2059Z, Apr 19, 2025

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ES Open HF Championship

0500Z-0859Z, Apr 19, 2025

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Dutch PACCdigi Contest

0700Z-1900Z, Apr 19, 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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  • April 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
    by Thomas on 24. 3. 2025 at 10:18

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: There are some schedule changes for April 2025 in From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot: From the Isle of Music, April 2025 (NOTE NEW SCHEDULE) April’s program will feature a tribute to one of the giants of Cuban timba, Paolo

  • Silent Signals: Recordings from Shortwave Stations Affected by Recent Shutdowns
    by Thomas on 23. 3. 2025 at 11:01

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recordings and writes: Hi Thomas As a result of recent actions by the Trump administration, a number of shortwave stations have recently gone silent. Whether or not this will change is anybody’s guess, but the situation is currently looking grim. I am providing

  • Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of NHK and Nikkei 1
    by Thomas on 22. 3. 2025 at 10:22

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of recent NHK and Nikkei 1 broadcasts. Carlos notes: More radio news from Japan: Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.

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