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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

  • “VLNY” (Waves): New Film Highlights Radio Prague’s Role During the 1968 Invasion
    by Thomas on 14. 3. 2025 at 20:46

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hello Thomas, I’d like to draw your attention to the release of the Czech film “VLNY” (It means “Waves”) about the role of Radio Prague during the invasion of Czechoslovakia by Warsaw Pact troops on August 21, 1968. The film will be released in France

  • BBC Audio Access Abroad: Major Changes Coming Spring 2025
    by Thomas on 14. 3. 2025 at 20:37

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Cuff, who shares the following news via the BBC: Upcoming changes for listening to BBC audio outside the UK If you live outside the UK, how you listen to BBC radio will change, starting from spring 2025. Instead of using BBC Sounds, you’ll be able to use a

  • Onshore and offshore, Radio Skybird keeps on keeping on
    by Fastradioburst23 on 12. 3. 2025 at 9:00

    Greetings to all SWLing community. This week in the world of shortwave entertainment, Imaginary Stations bring you more eclectic programming. As part of the 15th year anniversary series we have a transmission of Free Radio Skybird 2. Tune in on Saturday 15th March 2025 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also on Sunday 16th March

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