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THE INTERNATIONAL SHORTWAVE LEAGUE
An Introduction to the International Short Wave League
The International Short Wave League (ISWL) was formed in 1946 and for 57 Years has provided facilities enabling members to enjoy their hobby to the great advantage to themselves and fellow enthusiasts.
The International Short Wave League is a non profit making organisation run by volunteers who are elected by the Leagues members.
For information contact the Honorary Secretary as follows:-
ISWL HQ, "Joycliff", 20a Poplar Road, Healing, Grimsby, N.E. Lincs. DN41 7RD England or email for an information sheet to :- ISWL HQ
Monitor
The league publishes a monthly journal
called Monitor, which is issued to members. It contains sections
concerning Contests, QRP operation, HF operation, VHF Operation, Airband, DX
news, Short Wave Broadcast schedules as well as other articles written by League
members.
For a sample copy of Monitor please send £1.00 in the UK or 4 IRC's elsewhere
to:
ISWL Net Information
| DAY | UK CLOCK TIME | FREQUENCY | MODE |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUNDAY | 1500 | 7055 kHz +- QRM | SSB |
| SUNDAY | 1900 | 144.270 MHz +- QRM | SSB |
| SUNDAY | 1930 | 50.270 MHz +- QRM | SSB |
| SUNDAY | 1930 | 1945 kHz +- QRM | SSB |
| MONDAY | 2030 | 3535 kHz +- QRM | CW |
| TUESDAY | 1900 | 3700 kHz +- QRM | SSB |
| THURSDAY | 1900 | 145.500 MHz (call-in) | FM |
| SATURDAY | 1030 | 3685 kHz +- QRM | SSB |
| SATURDAY | 1600 | 145.500 MHz (call-in) | FM |
Any licensed Amateur is more than welcome to join any of the above nets.
The ISWL holds regular nets
throughout the week at various times and on various frequencies The 80 and 40 metre SSB Nets are very active, but the CW and
VHF nets The club callsigns If you are an ISWL member possesing a FULL UK class A or B
license and wish to operate either callsign, (As appropriate to your own Call),
or have any query regarding the ISWL nets,
and all are welcome to participate whether ISWL members or not.
are not so actively supported at times.
for one month, from their own station's QTH and can be heard on many of the
nets.
Or click here to e-mail Arthur
The QSL manager for all ISWL special calls is :-
Alan Loveridge G-11901, 29 Courtiers
Drive, Bishops Cleeve,
Cheltenham, Glos GL52 8NU ENGLAND
( Callsign details are listed in the QRZ.com callbook ).
QSL Bureau
The ISWL operates a most efficient QSL Bureau which is well known throughout the world for its fast through-put with outgoing cards cleared on an ongoing basis. There is an annual surcharge for the use of the Bureau which at the present time is 6 Pounds. However, the Bureau is unique in that all cards addressed to members are dispatched at the Leagues expense, with costly self-addressed and stamped envelopes not being required.
The ISWL also accepts e-QSL's for all awards and club Callsigns..
The ISWL QSL Bureau Manager is :-
Alan Loveridge, G-11901,
29 Courtiers Drive, Bishops
Cleeve, Cheltenham, Glos.GL52 8NU, England
Contests
The Leagues Contests and awards Manager arranges monthly events for members, with a certificate being awarded to the winner of each contest, and an annual trophy is presented to the member gaining the most points during the year.
Awards
ISWL
Awards are available free to members and include Century Club, Commonwealth Award, Continental Award, European Award, States Award, Zone Award, 5 Band DX Century Award, Short Wave Broadcast DX Awards and many more.The Awards are also available to ALL non-member
licensed amateurs and SWL's.
Click the awards link above for full details. The ISWL Contests and Awards Manager is:
Mr. Dick King G-14167 /
M5DIK
10 Bucks Avenue, Oxhey, Watford,
Hertfordshire WD19 4AS England
League publications
Occasionally the League publishes a number
of publications
that are of general interest
to both Licensed Radio Amateurs and Short Wave Listeners alike.
