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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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Dutch PACC Contest

1200Z, Feb 8, 2025

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1200Z, Feb 9, 2025

UBA DX Contest, CW

1300Z, Feb 22, 2025

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1300Z, Feb 23, 2025

High Speed Club CW Contest

1400Z-1700Z, Feb 23, 2025

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  • Radio Sighting in the K-Drama Happiness
    by Thomas on 1. 2. 2025 at 12:09

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who writes: I spotted this radio in the Korean zombie outbreak drama ‘Happiness’ currently showing on Netflix. You’ve got sharp eyes, Mark! Can anyone positively identify that transceiver in the background?

  • Comparing the Tecsun PL-880 and PL-660 in an RFI-Rich Environment
    by Thomas on 1. 2. 2025 at 11:44

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s published a new post on his blog, The Herculodge. This time, Jeff examines the Tecsun PL-880 vs. PL-660, exposing the quirks and realities of DSP-based radios in his interference-heavy household. Jeff finds that in real-world conditions, the trusty PL-660 often outperforms the PL-880—especially

  • The ‘AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act’ is Back
    by Thomas on 31. 1. 2025 at 12:09

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following news via Radio World: Markey, Cruz Reintroduce AM Bill in the Senate (Radio World) The legislation would require AM radio reception in new cars The AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act has been reintroduced on Capitol Hill. The legislation passed the Senate Commerce

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