International Short Wave League
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The International Short Wave League (ISWL) was formed in 1946 and since then has provided facilities enabling members around the world to enjoy their hobby, to the great advantage to themselves and fellow enthusiasts. Unlike most radio societies, the League effectively caters for members interested in both the Amateur radio and Broadcast Bands, membership being equally open to licensed amateurs and Short Wave Listeners world-wide. The International Short Wave League is a non profit making organisation, run by volunteers who are elected by the Leagues members. All ISWL members can participate in a full contest and awards programme. The awards are also available to non members and can be posted world-wide. Following enquiries from Amateur Radio Clubs and Societies etc., regarding Affiliated membership of the ISWL, the League's Council has approved such membership, therefore clubs and other radio organisations may join the League.
The league publishes a monthly journal called Monitor, which is issued to members. It contains sections concerning Contests, HF operations, Airband, DX news, Short Wave Broadcast schedules, as well as occasional articles written by League members, relating to QRP, VHF operation, antennas etc.
HF/VHF nets
The ISWL holds regular nets throughout the week at various times and on various frequencies and all radio amateurs are welcome to participate whether ISWL members or not. The 80 and 40 meter SSB Nets are very active, but the CW and VHF nets are not so actively supported at times. The club callsigns G*4BJC/A and M*1SWL/A can be operated by U.K. members on a rota basis for one month, from their own station's QTH and can be heard on many of the nets each week.
QSL Bureau
The ISWL operates an efficient QSL Bureau, which is well known for its fast through-put, with outgoing QSL cards cleared on an ongoing basis. There is a small annual fee for the use of the Bureau. However, the Bureau is unique, in that all cards addressed to members are dispatched at the League's expense, with self-addressed and stamped envelopes not being required. QSL Bureau Membership is only open to "current" ISWL members.
External links
- http://www.iswl.org.uk/internat.htm ISWL website
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