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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

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

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  • Frank’s Guide to Listening to Ham Radio Comms
    by Thomas on 15. 4. 2025 at 11:19

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank, who notes that he has added a new post to his blog where he shares a simple method for tuning in to radio amateurs using the KiwiSDR network. He wrote this for anyone curious about exploring ham radio activity online. You can check it out here: How to

  • Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (April 8, 2025)
    by Thomas on 14. 4. 2025 at 10:28

    Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: “Chinese people do not provoke trouble, nor do we fear it.” CGTN Radio, China, 11770 kHz. Part of CGTN Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about the Chinese government response to Trump’s tariffs. Listened in

  • Radio World: Three Mysterious New Shortwave Stations Approved in the U.S.
    by Thomas on 11. 4. 2025 at 9:03

    From Radio World: In a rare move, the FCC has approved two new construction permits and granted a full license for international shortwave broadcasting—prompting questions about their true purpose. All three applicants—DPA Mac, Parable Broadcasting, and Turms Tech—claim intentions to use the DRM standard, yet past filings and meeting summaries suggest possible ties to high-frequency

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