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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

VERON SLP Contest

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

SP DX Contest

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

OK-OM DX SSB Contest

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

SKCC Weekend Sprintathon (WES)

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

World Wide Holyland Contest (WWHC)

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

ES Open HF Championship

0500Z-0859Z, Apr 19, 2025

Dutch PACCdigi Contest

0700Z-1900Z, Apr 19, 2025

International Vintage Contest HF

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

SP DX RTTY Contest

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

Helvetia Contest

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

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

  • USAGM Shutdowns: A Roundup of Reports and Reactions
    by Thomas on 18. 3. 2025 at 11:08

    A Note to Our Readers: On the USAGM Shutdowns and Keeping the Conversation Respectful At the SWLing Post, we’ve always strived to keep this space a safe haven — free from the divisive politics that so often cloud the media landscape. Our focus remains on sharing the joy of radio, supporting international broadcasting, and fostering

  • Don Moore’s Photo Album:  Guatemala (Part Four) – To the Western Highlands
    by Thomas on 16. 3. 2025 at 10:17

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–for the latest installment of his Photo Album guest post series: Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Four) – To the Western Highlands More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his

  • USAGM’s Official Announcement on Agency Downsizing and Workforce Reductions
    by Thomas on 16. 3. 2025 at 9:11

    Following an earlier report from NPR covering (and other sources) the U.S. Agency for Global Media’s restructuring, this is the full official announcement from USAGM. It outlines the agency’s efforts to comply with an executive order aimed at reducing non-statutory functions, cutting costs, and downsizing operations: USAGM, Senior Advisor Kari Lake cancels obscenely expensive 15-year-lease

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