RAAWG – A Vision That Began in 1985 In 1985, a group of dedicated radio amateurs in Western Greece came together with a clear and ambitious purpose. They were not simply forming another club. They […]

Farewell to Dimitris Papadiotis SV1SN Sadly, Dimitris Papadiotis SV1SN, after nearly four months in the University Hospital of Rio, lost his battle and is now a Silent Key. Dimitris was born in Aetorachi, Ioannina, and […]

RYRYRY CQ WPX TEST DE SZ1A SZ1A SZ1A K… This weekend the bands will once again fill with the unmistakable sound of RTTY signals as the CQ WPX RTTY Contest returns on February 14–15, 2026. […]

40 years of Nonstop RAAWG A celebration filled with memories, people, and a shared love for radio communications This year’s New Year’s Cake Ceremony of the Radio Amateur Association of Western Greece – SZ1A, held […]

CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW Contest 2026 The ultimate low-band challenge returns This weekend marks the return of the biggest challenge on the low bands. The CQ World Wide 160 Meter CW Contest 2026 […]

Before turning the page to a new year, it is worth taking a moment to look back. 2025 was one of the most active, demanding, and rewarding years in the history of RAAWG – SZ1A. […]

CQ World Wide DX Contest CW 2025 Dates & Time: 00:00 UTC, November 29 (Saturday) – 23:59 UTC, November 30 (Sunday), 2025 Exchange: RST report (599) and CQ Zone Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, […]

SZ1A’s Victory in the 2025 Makrothen RTTY Contest, Earning First Place Worldwide From CQ WW to Makrothen: An Idea That Became Reality After achieving an excellent score in the CQ WW RTTY contest during the […]

The SZ1A Team Kicks Off the Season with an Impressive RTTY Performance! Contest Review by SV1DPI When Plans Don’t Match Reality Sometimes we plan things as best as we can, and everything goes wrong. Other […]

CQ World Wide DX Contest SSB 2025 Dates & Time: 00:00 UTC, October 25 (Saturday) – 23:59 UTC, October 26 (Sunday), 2025 Exchange: RS report (59) and CQ Zone Bands: 160, 80, 40, 20, 15, […]