Scandinavian Weekend Radio
Radio station in Virrat, Finland
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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]
FrequenciesMW: 1602 kHz
SW: 11690, 11720, 6170, 5980 kHz
FM: 94.9 MHz
SW: 11690, 11720, 6170, 5980 kHz
FM: 94.9 MHz
OwnerVaihtoehtoisen radiotoiminnan tukiyhdistys ry
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| Frequencies | MW: 1602 kHz SW: 11690, 11720, 6170, 5980 kHz FM: 94.9 MHz |
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| Programming | |
| Languages | Finnish, English |
| Format | Independent |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Vaihtoehtoisen radiotoiminnan tukiyhdistys ry |
| History | |
First air date | July 2, 2000[1] |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 0.1 kW (SW) 0.4 kW (MW) |
Transmitter coordinates | 62°22′40″N 23°37′25″E |
| Links | |
| Website | www.swradio.net |
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]
