Scandinavian Weekend Radio Explained

Scandinavian Weekend Radio
Area:Worldwide
Frequency:MW

1602 kHz
SW: 11690, 11720, 6170, 5980 kHz
FM: 94.9 MHz

Airdate:July 2, 2000[1]
Format:Independent
Language:Finnish, English
Power:0.1 kW (SW) 0.4 kW (MW)
Coordinates:62.3778°N 23.6236°W
Owner:Vaihtoehtoisen radiotoiminnan tukiyhdistys ry
Website:www.swradio.net

Scandinavian Weekend Radio (SWR) is a shortwave and medium wave radio station in Virrat, Finland, established in 2000. It broadcasts for 24 hours on the first Saturday of every month and on Christmas Day. It is the only shortwave and medium wave radio station in Finland.[2]

The station is run by volunteers of which many are amateur radio operators, DXers and former pirate radio operators.[1] Funding comes from membership fees of the voluntary association and PR product sales. Even though SWR is a commercial station, there are just a few advertisers.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: SWR – a radio enthusiasts' dream . Free Radio Campaign – Finland . 2009-04-14.
  2. Web site: Rakkaus radioon sai perustamaan oman aseman . . 2009-03-06 . 2009-04-04 . Finnish.