3334: Radio Bila Hora from the Czech Republic heard via the Bedford web receiver with singing in Czech @ 1755. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
3890: Radio Noorderlicht with pop, IDs and greetings to listeners @ 1735. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.
6210: Voice of the Netherlands/Radio East Coast Holland with their annual NY Eve broadcast, heard @ 0940 playing "We're in Heaven." Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6280: Radio Merlin fading in @ 0955 with Jackie Frost playing "Stand By Me." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.
6300: Radio Boomerang heard @ 1030 playing "New Year's Day." Usual strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6405: Radio Marconi with a German song @ 0930. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6550: Radio Brigitte (tent) playing Mamas & the Papas @ 1000. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6870: Pirate Music with a female version of the John Miles song "Music" @ 0950. SINPO 34333.
6955: Radio Jan van Gent playing country music @ 0945. SINPO 34333.
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Wed Dec 30
6870: Pirate Music heard with jingle ID and playing Marvin Gaye "Sexual Healing" @ 0950. SINPO 34333.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Tues Dec 29
3890: Skyline International Radio with polka and country music @ 1930 with a good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits (tent) with a poor signal @ 2010 via the Bedford web receiver. Just heard music above the noise. SINPO 24332.
4025: Laser Hot Hits (tent) with a poor signal @ 2010 via the Bedford web receiver. Just heard music above the noise. SINPO 24332.
Bristol Wireless Pirate Radio Talk
Bristol Wireless will be hosting a fascinating talk on UK Pirate Radio in the 1960’s and 70’s on Wednesday 14th Jan at 8pm in The Zoo Bar, St Werburghs Community Centre, Bristol.
Our Treasurer Julien Weston will be talking of how and why the pirate stations came about, their fascinating and ongoing conflict with the UK government and the draconian measures the government eventually took to get the North Sea broadcasters off the air once and for all.
The talk will feature original sounds from many of the pirate stations and stunning images from the North Sea. Julien tells us his talk will cover the ships, the transmitters, the music, the people – and unfortunately, the authorities.
The Bristol Wireless bar will be open on the evening for your refreshment with all proceeds going to the Bristol Wireless project. The talk will last for one hour with plenty of time for questions and answers afterwards.
THE BRISTOL WIRELESS PIRATE RADIO TALK The Zoo Bar (Room 3), St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, St Werburghs, BRISTOL BS2 9TJ, Wednesday 14th Jan, 8-9pm.
(via Bristol Pirate Radio Recordings blog)
Our Treasurer Julien Weston will be talking of how and why the pirate stations came about, their fascinating and ongoing conflict with the UK government and the draconian measures the government eventually took to get the North Sea broadcasters off the air once and for all.
The talk will feature original sounds from many of the pirate stations and stunning images from the North Sea. Julien tells us his talk will cover the ships, the transmitters, the music, the people – and unfortunately, the authorities.
The Bristol Wireless bar will be open on the evening for your refreshment with all proceeds going to the Bristol Wireless project. The talk will last for one hour with plenty of time for questions and answers afterwards.
THE BRISTOL WIRELESS PIRATE RADIO TALK The Zoo Bar (Room 3), St Werburghs Community Centre, Horley Road, St Werburghs, BRISTOL BS2 9TJ, Wednesday 14th Jan, 8-9pm.
(via Bristol Pirate Radio Recordings blog)
Monday, December 28, 2009
Mon Dec 28
3890: Skyline International Radio playing "Feels Like Heaven" @ 1535. Good-strong signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 54444.
3932: Radio Jan van Gent heard @ 1605 with rock n roll. Fair-good signal but fair bit of noise. SINPO 44333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 1503 playing the Corgis. Good signal but quite high noise level. SINPO 44333.
6425: Radio Alice (tent) with polka and Dutch songs @ 1445. Fair signal but beginning to fade out. SINPO 34333.
3932: Radio Jan van Gent heard @ 1605 with rock n roll. Fair-good signal but fair bit of noise. SINPO 44333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 1503 playing the Corgis. Good signal but quite high noise level. SINPO 44333.
6425: Radio Alice (tent) with polka and Dutch songs @ 1445. Fair signal but beginning to fade out. SINPO 34333.
North American logs
Some logs from Joe Wood in Greenback, Tennessee, USA:
6925 WHYP. 1425-1434+. Christmas Day, 2009. EG. ID and James Brownyard recounting tales of Christmases past. Music included Burl Ives “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and others. P-F.
6925 UNID. 1751-1817+. 27 Dec 09. EG. Maybe WNKR. Heavy static and fades. OM anncr with British accent playing what sounded like Motown mx. The reception was just one-step above “rhythmic static.” Poor.
6950 WNKR. 2110-2125. 27 Dec 09. EG. ID as “Your #1 Radio Station-WNKR.” Music by the Beatles and other 1960’s British pop. Parallel bx on 6925. This is the first time I can remember a pirate being broadcast on two different freqs at the same time. 6950 had a much better signal. Good.
6950u Radio Bunny/WBNY. 1819-1827+. 27 Dec 09. EG. Several Radio Bunny/WBNY ID’s. Ments of this being a “Special Broadcast,” and tk of somebody “Driving the pirates away.” Poor. (Wood, TN).
6925 WHYP. 1425-1434+. Christmas Day, 2009. EG. ID and James Brownyard recounting tales of Christmases past. Music included Burl Ives “Holly Jolly Christmas,” and others. P-F.
6925 UNID. 1751-1817+. 27 Dec 09. EG. Maybe WNKR. Heavy static and fades. OM anncr with British accent playing what sounded like Motown mx. The reception was just one-step above “rhythmic static.” Poor.
6950 WNKR. 2110-2125. 27 Dec 09. EG. ID as “Your #1 Radio Station-WNKR.” Music by the Beatles and other 1960’s British pop. Parallel bx on 6925. This is the first time I can remember a pirate being broadcast on two different freqs at the same time. 6950 had a much better signal. Good.
6950u Radio Bunny/WBNY. 1819-1827+. 27 Dec 09. EG. Several Radio Bunny/WBNY ID’s. Ments of this being a “Special Broadcast,” and tk of somebody “Driving the pirates away.” Poor. (Wood, TN).
Sunday, December 27, 2009
Sun Dec 27
1636: Radio Napoleon with IDs in Dutch and English, playing Dutch music @ 2240. SINPO 34333.3900: Radio Bluestar with a Dutch song @ 1715. Very good signal but didn't last as abruptly faded out at 1720. SINPO 54444.
4025: Laser Hot Hits playing Susan Cadogan "Hurt So Good" @ 1430. SINPO 34333.
5800: FRS Holland playing Snow Patrol, mentioning the FRS jingles CD @ 0855. Good signal. SINPO 44444. In parallel with 7685.
5810: Orion Radio with Dutch songs @ 0900. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6140: Radio Gloria Int via Wertachtal signing on @ 1000, playing Shinedown "Breaking Inside." SINPO 54444.
6202: Radio Scotland Int with oldies @ 0950, said also had webcam running. SINPO 44433.
6211: Radio Perfekt heard @ 1035 with oldies. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.
6216: Radio King SW (tent) with oldies @ 0925, splash from 6220. SINPO 23432.
6220: Radio Marabu via Mystery heard @ 0905 playing Lily Allen song, talk in German. SINPO 34333.
6240: Crazy Wave Radio with rock @ 0910. SINPO 34333.
6240: Free Radio Victoria thanking listeners for their reports @ 1045. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.
6260: Radio Activity from Holland heard @ 1435, co-channel with another station. SINPO 33433. At 1445 on 6320, utility QRM - SINPO 33433. At 1500 on 6290, techno - SINPO 34433.
6280: Radio Merlin Int with Jackie Frost playing oldies @ 0920. SINPO 44433.
6285: Trans Europe Radio with 60s music @ 1110. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6296: Radio Titanic playing "I Hear You Knocking" @ 1205, ID. SINPO 34333.
6298: Voice of the Netherlands playing Madonna "Papa Don't Preach" @ 1005. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6298: Radio Boomerang came on after VOTN signed off. Heard @ 1125 playing "You Keep Me Hanging On," ID and asking for QSO. SINPO 54444.
6300: Unid station heard @ 1505 playing "Forever Young", then off with no ID. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6305: Radio Malaisy with dance music and jingle IDs @ 0915, splash from 6310. SINPO 33433.
6310: Radio Mazda with ID and giving out email address, playing the TV polka @ 0902. SINPO 44433.
6310: Radio Condor co-channel with Mazda @ 0930, playing dance music. SINPO 42332.
6310: Grensstad Radio with IDs and playing "We Love the Pirate Stations" @ 1015, station underneath. SINPO 43433.
6324: Techno Radio heard @ 1140 with (unsurprisingly) techno music, IDs. Good signal but lot of fading. SINPO 44433. To hear recording click here
6325: Radio Northpole with oldies. Heard @ 1020 playing "Oxygene." Good signal. ID heard @ 1055. SINPO 44433.
6325: Radio Baken 16 heard @ 1220 with oldies. SINPO 34333.
6385: Radio Dutchwing with Dutch and country music @ 1210. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6400: Delta Radio (W Brabant) with Doors "Light My Fire" @ 1250. Weak signal - only using 2W. SINPO 24332.
6425: Radio Marconi playing "Baby Come Back" @ 1237. Good signal, off with no ID but confirmed in Iann's chat. SINPO 44433.
6450: Radio Marconi playing a Dutch version of "Camouflage" @ 1300. Good signal with peaks of S9+10dB. Some fading though. SINPO 44433.
6550: Radio Brigitte with ID @ 1100. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.
7599: Radio Pacman playing Supersister @ 1320, peaking at S9. Only using 5W. SINPO 34433.
7610: Radio Amica playing "Stairway to Heaven" @ 1315. SINPO 34433.
7620: Unid station with Nena "99 Red Balloons" @ 1320, then off again. SINPO 44433.
7671: Radio Baken 16 greeting listeners, playing oldies @ 1327. SINPO 34333.
7685: FRS Holland finally faded in, signing on with repeat of morning broadcast @ 1305, and playing Adamski. Very good signal now. SINPO 55444.
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Sat Dec 26
3945: The Ghoul heard @ 1055 playing Muse and talking about politics. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 34333.
3945: Bogusman now on @ 1445, but not easy to hear (even via Bedford web receiver). Chat and indie music. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 1110 with the A to Z of Classic Rock, playing the Eagles "Life in the Fast Lane." Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 33433.
5815: Orion Radio playing "White Christmas" @ 0915, greeting listeners. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6200: Misti Radio heard @ 0900 playing "Telstar" and "Hawaii 5-O" and greeting listeners. SINPO 34333.
6202: Radio Scotland Int testing out a new webcam in his studio @ 1405 so could see him in action, playing oldies. Strong signal. Web address: www.radioscotland.nl. SINPO 54444.
6210: Radio Borderhunter @ 1240 talking about the raid on Dutch FM pirate Dance Radio. SINPO 44444.
6212: Radio Mistletoe with plenty of IDs, playing Queen "A Winter's Tale" @ 0905. SINPO 44433.
6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 0925, jingle ID. SINPO 44433.
6240: Radio Scirocco greeting listeners and playing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" @ 1030. SINPO 34333.
6255: Radio Fox 48 playing "All I Want for Christmas is You" @ 1440, ID, mentioned lot of snow there. Weak signal with deep fades via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 24432.
6280: Radio Merlin with Jackie Frost playing "Mama He's Making Eyes At Me" @ 0930. SINPO 34333.
6292: Trans Europe Radio playing country music @ 1135, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6295: Radio Shadowman with 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday" @ 1000. SINPO 44433.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing "See You Later Alligator" @ 0910. SINPO 44444.
6305: Overijssel Radio with Dutch songs @ 0920 but splash from Brandaris. SINPO 33433.
6305: Radio Malaisy has been on most of today but underneath Overijssel Radio. But it is the stronger station now @ 1510 as the Dutch station has faded out. Heard with the usual non-descript pop. SINPO 44433.
6399: Radio Pacman heard @ 1015 playing Visage "Fade to Grey." Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
6405: Radio Marconi playing "Whatever You Want" followed by ID @ 1300. SINPO 44433.
6420: Radio Lowland with country music @ 1025, testing new antenna. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6524: Northcoast Radio (tent) playing Ike & Tina Turner @ 1230. SINPO 34333.
6870: Radio Playback Int/Mystery with a live programme, playing Van Halen "Jump" @ 1327. SINPO 34333. Also on 6220.
3945: Bogusman now on @ 1445, but not easy to hear (even via Bedford web receiver). Chat and indie music. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 1110 with the A to Z of Classic Rock, playing the Eagles "Life in the Fast Lane." Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 33433.
5815: Orion Radio playing "White Christmas" @ 0915, greeting listeners. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6200: Misti Radio heard @ 0900 playing "Telstar" and "Hawaii 5-O" and greeting listeners. SINPO 34333.
6202: Radio Scotland Int testing out a new webcam in his studio @ 1405 so could see him in action, playing oldies. Strong signal. Web address: www.radioscotland.nl. SINPO 54444.
6210: Radio Borderhunter @ 1240 talking about the raid on Dutch FM pirate Dance Radio. SINPO 44444.
6212: Radio Mistletoe with plenty of IDs, playing Queen "A Winter's Tale" @ 0905. SINPO 44433.
6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 0925, jingle ID. SINPO 44433.
6240: Radio Scirocco greeting listeners and playing "Have You Ever Seen the Rain" @ 1030. SINPO 34333.
6255: Radio Fox 48 playing "All I Want for Christmas is You" @ 1440, ID, mentioned lot of snow there. Weak signal with deep fades via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 24432.
6280: Radio Merlin with Jackie Frost playing "Mama He's Making Eyes At Me" @ 0930. SINPO 34333.
6292: Trans Europe Radio playing country music @ 1135, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6295: Radio Shadowman with 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday" @ 1000. SINPO 44433.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing "See You Later Alligator" @ 0910. SINPO 44444.
6305: Overijssel Radio with Dutch songs @ 0920 but splash from Brandaris. SINPO 33433.
6305: Radio Malaisy has been on most of today but underneath Overijssel Radio. But it is the stronger station now @ 1510 as the Dutch station has faded out. Heard with the usual non-descript pop. SINPO 44433.
6399: Radio Pacman heard @ 1015 playing Visage "Fade to Grey." Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
6405: Radio Marconi playing "Whatever You Want" followed by ID @ 1300. SINPO 44433.
6420: Radio Lowland with country music @ 1025, testing new antenna. Good signal. SINPO 44433.6524: Northcoast Radio (tent) playing Ike & Tina Turner @ 1230. SINPO 34333.
6870: Radio Playback Int/Mystery with a live programme, playing Van Halen "Jump" @ 1327. SINPO 34333. Also on 6220.
Friday, December 25, 2009
Fri Dec 25
3945: Bogusman with indie music and chat @ 1335 but high noise level made it difficult to hear. SINPO 33232.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 0950 playing Eagles "Take it to the Limit." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6200: Misti Radio with rock music @ 0955. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6205: Radio Mistletoe back again @ 1255, playing "Silver Bells." Signal still strong. SINPO 54444.
6205: Radio Optimod playing Boney M @ 1035. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6210: Radio Geronimo Shortwave playing Three "Raging Animals" @ 0945. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6210: Radio Borderhunter playing "Driving Home for Christmas" @ 1322. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6216: Radio King Shortwave (tent) with Christmas music @ 0935. SINPO 24332.
6220: Mystery Radio playing dance music @ 1315. SINPO 34333.
6220: Radio Marabu via Mystery Radio heard @ 1735 with alternative music and talk in German. Fair and noisy signal. SINPO 34333.
6240: Crazy Wave Radio heard @ 1020 playing The Killers "Human." Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6260: Radio Paardenkracht with Thunderclap Newman "Something in the Air" @ 0912. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6265: Radio Mistletoe with Christmas music @ 0855 and IDs. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6279: Radio Mazda with Dutch music, ID and email address @ 0905. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Merlin playing Hot Chocolate "You Win Again." Some sort of utility noise on frequency. SINPO 33433.
6290: Radio Saxonia with a strong signal @ 0915, playing John Lennon "Jealous Guy." Possibly a relay. SINPO 44444.
6297: Radio Condor with dance music and IDs @ 0910. SINPO 44433.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing instrumental music @ 1250, said will be back tomorrow. SINPO 54444.
6300: Radio Boomerang playing Toto "Africa" @ 1350, quick ID and off. SINPO 54444.
6305: Overijssel Radio with Dutch songs @ 0900. SINPO 34433.
6315: Trans Europe Radio with oldies @ 1000. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6310 @ 1005 to avoid noise - SINPO 34433.
6325: Radio Mistletoe with a repeat of its Christmas show, signing on @ 0920 with "We Love the Pirate Stations." SINPO 44444.
6375: Radio Baken 16 with Donna Summer "I Feel Love" @ 1345, co-channel QRM. SINPO 33433.
6401: Central Radio with chat and playing the song "Roadblock" @ 1257. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6524: Radio Ramona playing Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me" @ 0930. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6870: Radio Playback Int playing Christmas music @ 1015. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 0950 playing Eagles "Take it to the Limit." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6200: Misti Radio with rock music @ 0955. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6205: Radio Mistletoe back again @ 1255, playing "Silver Bells." Signal still strong. SINPO 54444.
6205: Radio Optimod playing Boney M @ 1035. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6210: Radio Geronimo Shortwave playing Three "Raging Animals" @ 0945. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6210: Radio Borderhunter playing "Driving Home for Christmas" @ 1322. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6216: Radio King Shortwave (tent) with Christmas music @ 0935. SINPO 24332.
6220: Mystery Radio playing dance music @ 1315. SINPO 34333.
6220: Radio Marabu via Mystery Radio heard @ 1735 with alternative music and talk in German. Fair and noisy signal. SINPO 34333.
6240: Crazy Wave Radio heard @ 1020 playing The Killers "Human." Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6260: Radio Paardenkracht with Thunderclap Newman "Something in the Air" @ 0912. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6265: Radio Mistletoe with Christmas music @ 0855 and IDs. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6279: Radio Mazda with Dutch music, ID and email address @ 0905. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Merlin playing Hot Chocolate "You Win Again." Some sort of utility noise on frequency. SINPO 33433.
6290: Radio Saxonia with a strong signal @ 0915, playing John Lennon "Jealous Guy." Possibly a relay. SINPO 44444.
6297: Radio Condor with dance music and IDs @ 0910. SINPO 44433.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing instrumental music @ 1250, said will be back tomorrow. SINPO 54444.
6300: Radio Boomerang playing Toto "Africa" @ 1350, quick ID and off. SINPO 54444.
6305: Overijssel Radio with Dutch songs @ 0900. SINPO 34433.
6315: Trans Europe Radio with oldies @ 1000. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6310 @ 1005 to avoid noise - SINPO 34433.
6325: Radio Mistletoe with a repeat of its Christmas show, signing on @ 0920 with "We Love the Pirate Stations." SINPO 44444.
6375: Radio Baken 16 with Donna Summer "I Feel Love" @ 1345, co-channel QRM. SINPO 33433.
6401: Central Radio with chat and playing the song "Roadblock" @ 1257. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6524: Radio Ramona playing Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me" @ 0930. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6870: Radio Playback Int playing Christmas music @ 1015. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Thurs Dec 24
5820: Free Radio Victoria testing with just 4W @ 1030, playing Cliff Richard. SINPO 24332.
6210: Misti Radio with rock n roll @ 1200. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6280: Radio Merlin heard @ 1000 playing the Eagles "Hotel California." Fair signal. SINPO 34433.
6299: Radio Radio Radio Radio heard @ 1040 with instrumental music and IDs. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6375: Radio Baken 16 with rock music @ 1035. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6378: Radio Dutchwing playing "Let It Snow" @ 1220. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6415: Radio Lowland with IDs and playing the Pointer Sisters @ 1015, seemed to have few mic problems. SINPO 44333.
6416: Radio Marconi with polka @ 0905. SINPO 34333.
6550: Radio Brigitte (tent) with Dutch songs @ 1135. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6870: Pirate Music with oldies and jingles @ 1025. SINPO 34333.
6210: Misti Radio with rock n roll @ 1200. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6280: Radio Merlin heard @ 1000 playing the Eagles "Hotel California." Fair signal. SINPO 34433.
6299: Radio Radio Radio Radio heard @ 1040 with instrumental music and IDs. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6375: Radio Baken 16 with rock music @ 1035. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6378: Radio Dutchwing playing "Let It Snow" @ 1220. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6415: Radio Lowland with IDs and playing the Pointer Sisters @ 1015, seemed to have few mic problems. SINPO 44333.
6416: Radio Marconi with polka @ 0905. SINPO 34333.
6550: Radio Brigitte (tent) with Dutch songs @ 1135. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6870: Pirate Music with oldies and jingles @ 1025. SINPO 34333.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
Wed Dec 23
3890: Skyline International Radio playing polka, sending out greetings @ 1425. Good signal. SINPO 44333.
3900: Unid station heard briefly @ 2330 with reggae, off with no ID. SINPO 44433.
3905: Polaris Radio heard @ 2300 playing Sister Sledge "Lost in Music," canned IDs. Good signal but some noise and fading. SINPO 44333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2140 playing ELO, fair signal but high noise level. SINPO 34232.
6220: Mystery Radio playing "Treat Her Like A Lady" @ 2045, followed by usual ID jingle. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Merlin playing rock music @ 1415. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.
6304: Radio Mazda playing Dutch songs @ 1110, ID at 1132 and giving out contact details. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
3900: Unid station heard briefly @ 2330 with reggae, off with no ID. SINPO 44433.
3905: Polaris Radio heard @ 2300 playing Sister Sledge "Lost in Music," canned IDs. Good signal but some noise and fading. SINPO 44333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2140 playing ELO, fair signal but high noise level. SINPO 34232.
6220: Mystery Radio playing "Treat Her Like A Lady" @ 2045, followed by usual ID jingle. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Merlin playing rock music @ 1415. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.
6304: Radio Mazda playing Dutch songs @ 1110, ID at 1132 and giving out contact details. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
Radio Caroline back on 531
See in 2010 with Radio Caroline live from the radio ship Ross Revenge – and again we will be also be broadcasting on 531 kHz AM to South Essex and North Kent!
Our New Year's Eve party programme gets underway at 8pm with great music and tracks from the Caroline Presenter's favourite albums of 2009.
Ross Revenge will be taking centre stage in the coming year as she will be celebrating her 50th birthday. The New Year weekend will be the first of a number of live broadcasts for "Ross Fifty " – our year long celebration of the ship's birth.
Details of schedule at: http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk
(Radio Caroline website, via Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)
Our New Year's Eve party programme gets underway at 8pm with great music and tracks from the Caroline Presenter's favourite albums of 2009.
Ross Revenge will be taking centre stage in the coming year as she will be celebrating her 50th birthday. The New Year weekend will be the first of a number of live broadcasts for "Ross Fifty " – our year long celebration of the ship's birth.
Details of schedule at: http://www.radiocaroline.co.uk
(Radio Caroline website, via Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)
Pirate radio woman found guilty
A 42 year old woman from Dudley (near Birmingham in the West Midlands), who was a key member of a pirate radio station, has been handed a conditional discharge by Dudley Magistrates.
Tracey Louise Sarah Bond, of Beech Green, was given the three year conditional discharge, as well as being ordered to pay £2,000 costs, after being found guilty of helping to run the unlicensed radio station.
'Kriss FM' had been illegally broadcasting throughout the Walsall area on 95.3MHz since 1999 and was the subject of repeated intervention by Ofcom, following a high numbers of complaints from listeners of BBC Radio WM, who could not hear the station due to interference from the pirate show.
In January 2008, Ofcom officers tracked the illegal transmission to a house in Dudley, where they found the radio studio base.
Five months later, in June that year, officers issued a search warrant at the home of Bond, where they found a number of significant items associated with the radio station, including paperwork, a DJ schedule and a series of adverts for the station.
Following the sentencing, an Ofcom spokesman said: "Pirate radio is a significant problem in the UK's major urban areas. Safety of life services - ambulance, fire, police and air traffic control services - as well as licensed radio stations can suffer interference from these illegal stations.
"We monitor the airwaves 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and work closely with the police to crackdown on the problem. This involves raiding studios and taking them off air, seizing equipment and bringing the culprits to court."
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/4814272.Pirate_radio_woman_guilty/
(via Mike Terry, radioanoraksuk)
Tracey Louise Sarah Bond, of Beech Green, was given the three year conditional discharge, as well as being ordered to pay £2,000 costs, after being found guilty of helping to run the unlicensed radio station.
'Kriss FM' had been illegally broadcasting throughout the Walsall area on 95.3MHz since 1999 and was the subject of repeated intervention by Ofcom, following a high numbers of complaints from listeners of BBC Radio WM, who could not hear the station due to interference from the pirate show.
In January 2008, Ofcom officers tracked the illegal transmission to a house in Dudley, where they found the radio studio base.
Five months later, in June that year, officers issued a search warrant at the home of Bond, where they found a number of significant items associated with the radio station, including paperwork, a DJ schedule and a series of adverts for the station.
Following the sentencing, an Ofcom spokesman said: "Pirate radio is a significant problem in the UK's major urban areas. Safety of life services - ambulance, fire, police and air traffic control services - as well as licensed radio stations can suffer interference from these illegal stations.
"We monitor the airwaves 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and work closely with the police to crackdown on the problem. This involves raiding studios and taking them off air, seizing equipment and bringing the culprits to court."
http://www.dudleynews.co.uk/news/4814272.Pirate_radio_woman_guilty/
(via Mike Terry, radioanoraksuk)
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Tues Dec 22
6220: Mystery Radio heard @ 1815 with ID jingle and playing Abba disco megamix. SINPO 44433.
6325: Radio Monte Carlo playing "Rollin' on the River" @ 1330, IDs and greetings to listeners. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6325: Radio Monte Carlo playing "Rollin' on the River" @ 1330, IDs and greetings to listeners. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
Monday, December 21, 2009
New Year's Eve broadcasts
Czech pirate Radio Bila Hora has announced its annual New Year's Eve broadcast which will be starting on Dec 31 at 1600UTC on 3333 kHz, 1233 kHz and 96.9 MHz.Email address is: rbh (at) email.cz and the web address is http://rbh.czechian.net.
Also on New Year's Eve is the annual Radio East Coast Holland/Voice of the Netherlands broadcast.
On Alfalima's forum they say: "We will use two freq. one in the medium wave band on 1476khz and on short wave we will use the 6202khz freq. Our hotline will be open and you can send the sms to use well none number and that is 0031-625426740. Hopefully you will enjoy the live programming from the Netherlands with Ronald e.c.h. and Gerrit v.o.t.n."
Merseyland Alternative Radio's marathon broadcast
MAR – Merseyland Alternative Radio begins its marathon Christmas and New Year schedule today (Sunday) at 10am. We're hoping to be on everyday between now and the early part of 2010! You can catch us on 1386 KHz AM (217 metres on the medium wave).
Our primary broadcasting area is Merseyside, but often our broadcast range extends to various places throughout north west England and north Wales. To those outside the broadcast area we have a web stream available carrying the same schedule. It's on our web site at www.mar1386.com
Our email address for requests, dedications, feedback and reception reports is mar(at)rock.com
Text number; 07504 464678
Happy listening!
MAR krew
(via Anorak Nation)
Our primary broadcasting area is Merseyside, but often our broadcast range extends to various places throughout north west England and north Wales. To those outside the broadcast area we have a web stream available carrying the same schedule. It's on our web site at www.mar1386.com
Our email address for requests, dedications, feedback and reception reports is mar(at)rock.com
Text number; 07504 464678
Happy listening!
MAR krew
(via Anorak Nation)
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Sun Dec 20
3905: Weekend Music Radio with Jack talking about QSLs, playing rock music @ 1545. SINPO 44433.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with Stewart Ross playing Kim Wilde "Chequered Love" @ 1342. Good signal. SINPO 44333.
5815: Radio Altrex playing Abba "Dancing Queen" @ 1002. SINPO 34333.
5825: Polaris Radio (tent) heard briefly @ 1110, off with ID. SINPO 34333.
6140: European Music Radio via Wertachtal playing REO Speedwagon @ 1025. Strong signal. SINPO 55444.
6205: Radio Borderhunter with instrumental music @ 0915, talking about all the snow that fell in the night. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6210: Misti Radio playing "The Twist" @ 0835. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6210: Radio Nordsee Int with RNI theme @ 1240, co-channel with Misti Radio. SINPO 32432.
6216: Radio King Shortwave playing "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" @ 0920, splash from stronger stations nearby. SINPO 23332.
6220: Mystery Radio playing "Rock Your Baby" @ 0900. SINPO 44433.
6260: Radio Scirocco playing "Do They Know It's Christmas?" @ 1040. Fair signal. SINPO 33333.
6265: Radio Geronimo playing Peter Frampton "Show Me The Way" @ 0925. Dave Scott said now using higher power. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
6280: Radio Altrex heard @ 0840 also talking about the snow, greeting listeners and playing oldies. SINPO 34433.
6280: Radio Devalon with free radio news and rock n roll @ 0955. SINPO 44444.
6285: Radio Hollandia heard @ 0955 with first broadcast. Weak signal and splash from 6280. SINPO 23332.
6285: Delta Radio playing Christmas music @ 1155. SINPO 54444.
6289: Radio Mustang with ID and Dutch songs. SINPO 33433.
6290: Trans Europe Radio playing "Frosty the Snowman" @ 0950. Fair-good signal. SINPO 33433.
6290: Radio Skywire heard @ 1055 with polka and IDs, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6295: Radio Quintus with "Bohemian Rhapsody" @ 1145. SINPO 33433.
6297: Condor Radio with dance music @ 0930, some utility QRM. SINPO 43443.
6303: Radio Mazda with "Venus" @ 1000, moved to 6305. Good signal, some splash from Delta. SINPO 43443.
6305: Radio Malaisy with dance music @ 1540, jingle IDs. SINPO 34433.
6310: Delta Radio with instrumental music @ 0845. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44444.
6325: Radio Waves Int with country music @ 0905, ID. SINPO 34433.
6400: Weekend Music Radio back on the air, giving out email address - studio @ wmrscotland.com, playing AC-DC @ 0855. SINPO 34333. The signal soon picked up and was around S9+20dB for rest of the day. Good to have them back!
6410: Free Radio Victoria playing Lou Bager @ 1015, splash from utility on 6405. SINPO 43443.
6415: Radio Marconi playing Meatloaf @ 1120. SINPO 43443.
6424: Unid station heard playing "Freed From Desire" @ 0850, no IDs heard, off at 0905. Possibly Pionier. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Ramona playing Martika @ 1008. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with Stewart Ross playing Kim Wilde "Chequered Love" @ 1342. Good signal. SINPO 44333.
5815: Radio Altrex playing Abba "Dancing Queen" @ 1002. SINPO 34333.
5825: Polaris Radio (tent) heard briefly @ 1110, off with ID. SINPO 34333.
6140: European Music Radio via Wertachtal playing REO Speedwagon @ 1025. Strong signal. SINPO 55444.
6205: Radio Borderhunter with instrumental music @ 0915, talking about all the snow that fell in the night. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6210: Misti Radio playing "The Twist" @ 0835. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6210: Radio Nordsee Int with RNI theme @ 1240, co-channel with Misti Radio. SINPO 32432.
6216: Radio King Shortwave playing "Rocking Around the Christmas Tree" @ 0920, splash from stronger stations nearby. SINPO 23332.
6220: Mystery Radio playing "Rock Your Baby" @ 0900. SINPO 44433.
6260: Radio Scirocco playing "Do They Know It's Christmas?" @ 1040. Fair signal. SINPO 33333.
6265: Radio Geronimo playing Peter Frampton "Show Me The Way" @ 0925. Dave Scott said now using higher power. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
6280: Radio Altrex heard @ 0840 also talking about the snow, greeting listeners and playing oldies. SINPO 34433.
6280: Radio Devalon with free radio news and rock n roll @ 0955. SINPO 44444.
6285: Radio Hollandia heard @ 0955 with first broadcast. Weak signal and splash from 6280. SINPO 23332.
6285: Delta Radio playing Christmas music @ 1155. SINPO 54444.
6289: Radio Mustang with ID and Dutch songs. SINPO 33433.
6290: Trans Europe Radio playing "Frosty the Snowman" @ 0950. Fair-good signal. SINPO 33433.
6290: Radio Skywire heard @ 1055 with polka and IDs, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6295: Radio Quintus with "Bohemian Rhapsody" @ 1145. SINPO 33433.
6297: Condor Radio with dance music @ 0930, some utility QRM. SINPO 43443.
6303: Radio Mazda with "Venus" @ 1000, moved to 6305. Good signal, some splash from Delta. SINPO 43443.
6305: Radio Malaisy with dance music @ 1540, jingle IDs. SINPO 34433.
6310: Delta Radio with instrumental music @ 0845. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44444.
6325: Radio Waves Int with country music @ 0905, ID. SINPO 34433.
6400: Weekend Music Radio back on the air, giving out email address - studio @ wmrscotland.com, playing AC-DC @ 0855. SINPO 34333. The signal soon picked up and was around S9+20dB for rest of the day. Good to have them back! 6410: Free Radio Victoria playing Lou Bager @ 1015, splash from utility on 6405. SINPO 43443.
6415: Radio Marconi playing Meatloaf @ 1120. SINPO 43443.
6424: Unid station heard playing "Freed From Desire" @ 0850, no IDs heard, off at 0905. Possibly Pionier. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Ramona playing Martika @ 1008. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Sat Dec 19
6210: Misti Radio with Dutch songs, greeting listeners @ 0845. SINPO 34333.
6260: Radio Quintus playing Dutch songs @ 1400. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6265: Radio Oscar Zulu with 60s music, playing the Beatles @ 1125, ID at 1200. SINPO 34333.
6280: Trans Europe Radio playing "Stop the Cavalry" @ 1205. SINPO 34433.
6301: Radio Mustang playing Queen "We Will Rock You" @ 0915 and ID. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
6306: Radio Brandaris with Christmas music @ 1215. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6310: Radio Scirocco playing oldies @ 0945 and ID. SINPO 34333.
6315: Cool AM with polka, Dutch songs and offshore tunes @ 0930. SINPO 34333.
6320: Radio Waves Int with country music and ID @ 1455, some utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6325: Radio Monte Carlo playing Bryan Adams @ 1120. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
6375: Polaris Radio with instrumental music @ 0920. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6397: Radio Altrex playing "Wonderful Christmas Time" @ 1235, strong carrier on 6400 a minute later, so Altrex moved to 6390. SINPO 34333.
6400: Weekend Music Radio playing The Clash "Know Your Rights" @ 1240. Strong signal. SINPO 54444. (see comments)
6524: Radio Northcoast playing Dire Straits @ 1155, ID. SINPO 34333.
6946: Radio Jan van Gent playing Christmas music @ 0925. SINPO 34333.
6870: Radio Playback Int with oldies @ 1005. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
9510: Radio City via IRRS with rock n roll @ 0955, followed by ID and "Fairytale of New York." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
Friday, December 18, 2009
Fri Dec 18
3900: Radio Baken 16 heard @ 2305 playing "My Sweet Marie." Quite lot of noise and interference - even on Bedford web receiver. SINPO 33333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing pop @ 1930, splash from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43443.
6220: Mystery Radio playing pop @ 1930, splash from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43443.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Thurs Dec 17
6220: Mystery Radio playing soft rock @ 2240, good signal. Some fading. SINPO 44433.
6292: Radio East Coast Holland heard testing @ 1410, playing Dutch songs. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6870: Radio Playback Int with ID jngle and playing Britney Spears "Hit Me Baby One More Time" @ 0940. Fair signal, with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6292: Radio East Coast Holland heard testing @ 1410, playing Dutch songs. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6870: Radio Playback Int with ID jngle and playing Britney Spears "Hit Me Baby One More Time" @ 0940. Fair signal, with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Wed Dec 16
3905: Radio Jan van Gent playing Dutch and country music @ 2050. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" @ 2045. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6210: Misti Radio playing Dutch songs @ 1140, off at 1151. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio heard @ 2100 with ID jingle and playing an instrumental tune then "Heard It Through the Grapevine". Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Spaceshuttle heard @ 1225 playing rock. Weak signal via Barney's Bedford web receiver, but little noise or QRM. Fair peaks. SINPO 24433.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with "What Becomes of the Broken Hearted" @ 2045. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6210: Misti Radio playing Dutch songs @ 1140, off at 1151. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio heard @ 2100 with ID jingle and playing an instrumental tune then "Heard It Through the Grapevine". Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6280: Radio Spaceshuttle heard @ 1225 playing rock. Weak signal via Barney's Bedford web receiver, but little noise or QRM. Fair peaks. SINPO 24433.
Radio Mistletoe Christmas show
Yes, it's that time of year again!! We're busy planning our Christmas broadcasts and have also opened up the e-mail address. If you'd like to contact us, our e-mail address is the same as it has been;
radiomistletoe@live.com
Free free to write.
Kris
(via alfalim forum)
radiomistletoe@live.com
Free free to write.
Kris
(via alfalim forum)
FRS Christmas broadcast
Following our November 15th & 22nd broadcasts a few weeks ago, FRS-Holland will again take tothe airwaves over the X-Mas Holiday Season. On December 27th FRS-Holland will continue a long-time tradition. And that means we invite you - the listener to participate. Forward your very own personal New Year Greetings to the Free Radio Service Holland and we will make sure it'll be read out during our broadcast.
You can dedicate your greetings to friends, etc. but you can also make a 'general NY Greeting. It can be written or (preferably!) Taped (cassette, CD, MD or MP3 file) and send to our PO Box 2702, 6049 ZG Herten in the Netherlands. Of course the easy & quick way is by sending an e-mail to
FRSH will be on 27th December 7600 / / 5810 kHz for at least 4 hours. After close down, the full
Programming will be repeated! Pxs will be presented by Jan van Dijk doing the German show.
Dave Scott will be playing classic rock and has a few interesting radio related items. Hopefully Paul Graham will be hosting another classic Golden FRS show playing great stuff 60s/70s as well as a feature on a landbased pirate radio station from years gone by. Peter Verbruggen will look back to what happened in the past on December 27th (Day Calendar) en plays a mix of 80s/90s/00s records in FRS Magazine. He will also host a 45 min FRS Goes DX edition with the latest news from the wonderful world of wireless.
Mike Anderson's DX wave will feature a mix of DX news and music. During the pxs we will read
mail out November and New Year's Greetings. So there is the 'Phrase that Pays'. Pxs most likely commence at 07.52 UTC / 08.52 CET and last 4 or 5 hours. All shows will be repeater
ted on the same frequencies, during the afternoon hours. FRS that day will likely be so
heard via the Internet.
73s, Peter V.
(station direct)
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Tues Dec 15
3905: Radio Baken 16 playing Talk Talk @ 2310. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2155 playing KC & The Sunshine Band, Martin Scott talking about New Year resolutions. SINPO 34333.
6210: Misti Radio heard @ 0930 playing "Somebody to Lean On." SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing Kraftwerk's "Trans Europe Express" @ 2020, splash from 6225. SINPO 43443.
6289: Radio Rainbow said was broadcasting live from the North Sea. Heard greeting listeners on Iann's chat @ 0950 and playing "Happy Birthday" to Altrex. Some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6398: Radio Altrex with Nena songs @ 0935. SINPO 34333.
6870: Radio Playback Int with Simon & Garfunkel "Mrs Robinson" @ 1000, followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2155 playing KC & The Sunshine Band, Martin Scott talking about New Year resolutions. SINPO 34333.
6210: Misti Radio heard @ 0930 playing "Somebody to Lean On." SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing Kraftwerk's "Trans Europe Express" @ 2020, splash from 6225. SINPO 43443.
6289: Radio Rainbow said was broadcasting live from the North Sea. Heard greeting listeners on Iann's chat @ 0950 and playing "Happy Birthday" to Altrex. Some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6398: Radio Altrex with Nena songs @ 0935. SINPO 34333.
6870: Radio Playback Int with Simon & Garfunkel "Mrs Robinson" @ 1000, followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Mon Dec 14
3935: Unid station heard @ 1945 playing ballads, no ID heard. Fair signal but quite high noise level. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits playing dance music @ 2010. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing Elton John "Crocodile Rock" @ 2020, splash from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43443.
6320: Central Radio testing @ 2130, playing Tiffany. Strong utility killing signal. SINPO 32432. Moved to 6325 @ 2138 - SINPO 44333.
6550: Radio Brigitte playing the Birdy Song @ 1020. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6870: Pirate Music with ID jingle, playing rap @ 1940, SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
6880: Radio Luka from the Netherlands playing Jimi Hendrix @ 2120, ID and email and then off. Surprisingly good signal (via Bedford web receiver). SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits playing dance music @ 2010. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing Elton John "Crocodile Rock" @ 2020, splash from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43443.
6320: Central Radio testing @ 2130, playing Tiffany. Strong utility killing signal. SINPO 32432. Moved to 6325 @ 2138 - SINPO 44333.
6550: Radio Brigitte playing the Birdy Song @ 1020. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6870: Pirate Music with ID jingle, playing rap @ 1940, SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
6880: Radio Luka from the Netherlands playing Jimi Hendrix @ 2120, ID and email and then off. Surprisingly good signal (via Bedford web receiver). SINPO 34333.
Two pirates shut down
Two pirate radio stations in Huddersfield, England, have been raided and shut down.
Ofcom officials pulled the plug on Vibes and Frontline, which broadcast urban music. The two stations, which had to move premises frequently to avoid being caught, were tracked down by the communications industry regulator to adjacent properties in Almondbury on Wednesday.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested. Larry Stoddart, who was one of the pioneers of pirate radio in Huddersfield in the early 1990s, said about £5,000 or £6,000 of equipment, including transmitters, turntables and amplification equipment, was seized.
He said: “Without pirate radio, it’s going to be a very sour Christmas. “These are the only stations providing music that a lot of people want to listen to. Thousands of people listen to pirate radio. If they are using public money to hound pirate radio, it’s a total waste.”
The stations, which operated on FM frequencies 90.6 and 94.7, mainly played reggae, R ‘n’ B and soul and had been running for about four years. They transmitted primarily at weekends and survived thanks to revenue from advertising by small businesses and promoters of club nights.
The man behind Vibes, known only as ‘The General’, has been involved in pirate radio for 20 years and has become a cult figure in the scene.
He said: “I feel rotten about it to be honest. “We give the community up-to-date information about what’s going on and music that they want to listen to. We play what other radio stations aren’t playing.” But he vowed pirate radio would be back. “I’ve got plans,” he said.
Mr Stoddart, 45, said pirate radio helped to reach young people with important messages. He said: “Our main listeners are teenagers and we provide a lot of messages raising awareness of knife and gun crime, sexually transmitted infections and other issues. We are looking for some sort of legislation that would allow pirate radio to operate – maybe having one station per town or city. They say transmitting pirate radio could bring an aeroplane down, but so could a mobile phone.” He said there would be a campaign to bring pirate radio back.
An Ofcom spokesman said: “Ofcom can confirm that it has carried out a raid on two illegal pirate radio stations. Equipment was seized during the operation and is being retained as evidence. The investigation is ongoing.”
During 2008, Ofcom carried out 36 studio raids, secured 28 prosecutions and 14 formal cautions, removed 489 illegal transmitters and issued 74 written warnings to combat illegal broadcasting activities.
(Source: Huddersfield Daily Examiner, via Radio Netherlands Media Network)
Ofcom officials pulled the plug on Vibes and Frontline, which broadcast urban music. The two stations, which had to move premises frequently to avoid being caught, were tracked down by the communications industry regulator to adjacent properties in Almondbury on Wednesday.
A 21-year-old woman was arrested. Larry Stoddart, who was one of the pioneers of pirate radio in Huddersfield in the early 1990s, said about £5,000 or £6,000 of equipment, including transmitters, turntables and amplification equipment, was seized.
He said: “Without pirate radio, it’s going to be a very sour Christmas. “These are the only stations providing music that a lot of people want to listen to. Thousands of people listen to pirate radio. If they are using public money to hound pirate radio, it’s a total waste.”
The stations, which operated on FM frequencies 90.6 and 94.7, mainly played reggae, R ‘n’ B and soul and had been running for about four years. They transmitted primarily at weekends and survived thanks to revenue from advertising by small businesses and promoters of club nights.
The man behind Vibes, known only as ‘The General’, has been involved in pirate radio for 20 years and has become a cult figure in the scene.
He said: “I feel rotten about it to be honest. “We give the community up-to-date information about what’s going on and music that they want to listen to. We play what other radio stations aren’t playing.” But he vowed pirate radio would be back. “I’ve got plans,” he said.
Mr Stoddart, 45, said pirate radio helped to reach young people with important messages. He said: “Our main listeners are teenagers and we provide a lot of messages raising awareness of knife and gun crime, sexually transmitted infections and other issues. We are looking for some sort of legislation that would allow pirate radio to operate – maybe having one station per town or city. They say transmitting pirate radio could bring an aeroplane down, but so could a mobile phone.” He said there would be a campaign to bring pirate radio back.
An Ofcom spokesman said: “Ofcom can confirm that it has carried out a raid on two illegal pirate radio stations. Equipment was seized during the operation and is being retained as evidence. The investigation is ongoing.”
During 2008, Ofcom carried out 36 studio raids, secured 28 prosecutions and 14 formal cautions, removed 489 illegal transmitters and issued 74 written warnings to combat illegal broadcasting activities.
(Source: Huddersfield Daily Examiner, via Radio Netherlands Media Network)
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Sun Dec 13
3900: Radio Polaris with heavy rock @ 2240. Difficult to hear due to strong utility. SINPO 32432. Moved to 3904 @ 2252 where clearer - SINPO 34433. Via Bedford web receiver.
3920: Radio Luka heard @ 2315 with country music. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver, off at 2320. SINPO 34333.
3932: Radio Jan van Gent heard @ 2025 playing Dutch music, ID and giving out email address. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with "Playing With the Queen of Hearts" @ 1240. Good signal but noise level fairly high. SINPO 44333.
5800: Radio Boomerang playing Men At Work "Down Under" @ 1030. Strong signal. SINPO 54444. also heard @ 1140 on 6295 ... off few minutes later. SINPO 54444.
5810: Radio Star Int making its first broadcast, signing on @ 0900 with Roger Dale playing Tears for Fears. Announced web address of www.radiostarinternational.com. In parallel with 7600. Some splash from Orion on 5815. SINPO 43433. To hear recording click here
5815: Orion Radio playing the Pretenders "It Must be Christmas Time" @ 0855. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
5825: Radio Geronimo playing David Lee Roth "Just Like Living in Paradise" @ 1050. SINPO 34333.
5835: Thunderbird Radio coming in well @ 0920 with IDs and playing rock music @ 0910. SINPO 34433.
6210: Radio Borderhunter playing "Mr Vain" @ 1000. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6220: Mystery Radio with disco @ 0850. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6240: Free Radio Victoria playing "On the Border" @ 0940. SINPO 44433.
6257: Radio Scotland Int playing dance music and greeting listeners @ 1053. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6262: Radio Suzuki with Christmas music @ 1035, voice audio bit of low side. SINPO 33433.
6280: Trans Europe Radio heard with Boney M and UB40, and ID @ 0920. SINPO 34333.
6292: Radio Mazda back on the air, with IDs and Dutch music @ 0912. Good signal, some utility QRM. Heard on 6297 @ 0950. SINPO 43443.
6295: Radio Phoenix Int heard @ 1205 playing REM and Morrissey. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444. To hear recording click here
6300: Radio Brandaris Int with polka and instrumental music @ 1120. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6305: Radio Scotland Int playing "I Feel Love" @ 0945. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6305: Radio Malaisy with dance music @ 1115, co-channel QRM. SINPO 43333.
6310: Radio Grensstad with instrumental music @ 1200. SINPO 44433.
6311: Radio Northpole with Dutch music @ 0950, ID at 1015. SINPO 33433.
6318: Central Radio heard @ 1145 with relay of FM service, playing dance music, "Move Every Mountain." Good signal. SINPO 44433.Moved to 6320 few minutes later.
6324: Flux AM with ID jingles and playing instrumental music @ 1010. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6325: Radio Mustang playing Jean Michel Jarre @ 1227. SINPO 34333.
6375: Sonic Radio with IDs and palying reggae music @ 0857. Good signal today. SINPO 44433.
6387: Radio Zodiac playing "Shaking All Over" @ 1100, followed by ID and contact details. SINPO 54444.
6400: Radio Lowland playing Dutch music @ 1045. Fair-good signal. SINPO 33433.
6417: Radio Marconi heard @ 1020 with Dutch songs and polka. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Alice with rock music @ 1040, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6524: Radio Northcoast playing Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" @ 1230. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6952: Radio Jan van Gent with Dutch music @ 1225. SINPO 34333.
7600: Radio Star Int playing They Might Be Giants @ 0915. Signal fading quite a lot, peaking at S9+20dB but also fading right down. In parallel with 5810. SINPO 44433.
3920: Radio Luka heard @ 2315 with country music. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver, off at 2320. SINPO 34333.
3932: Radio Jan van Gent heard @ 2025 playing Dutch music, ID and giving out email address. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits with "Playing With the Queen of Hearts" @ 1240. Good signal but noise level fairly high. SINPO 44333.
5800: Radio Boomerang playing Men At Work "Down Under" @ 1030. Strong signal. SINPO 54444. also heard @ 1140 on 6295 ... off few minutes later. SINPO 54444.
5810: Radio Star Int making its first broadcast, signing on @ 0900 with Roger Dale playing Tears for Fears. Announced web address of www.radiostarinternational.com. In parallel with 7600. Some splash from Orion on 5815. SINPO 43433. To hear recording click here
5815: Orion Radio playing the Pretenders "It Must be Christmas Time" @ 0855. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
5825: Radio Geronimo playing David Lee Roth "Just Like Living in Paradise" @ 1050. SINPO 34333.
5835: Thunderbird Radio coming in well @ 0920 with IDs and playing rock music @ 0910. SINPO 34433.
6210: Radio Borderhunter playing "Mr Vain" @ 1000. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6220: Mystery Radio with disco @ 0850. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6240: Free Radio Victoria playing "On the Border" @ 0940. SINPO 44433.
6257: Radio Scotland Int playing dance music and greeting listeners @ 1053. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6262: Radio Suzuki with Christmas music @ 1035, voice audio bit of low side. SINPO 33433.
6280: Trans Europe Radio heard with Boney M and UB40, and ID @ 0920. SINPO 34333.
6292: Radio Mazda back on the air, with IDs and Dutch music @ 0912. Good signal, some utility QRM. Heard on 6297 @ 0950. SINPO 43443.
6295: Radio Phoenix Int heard @ 1205 playing REM and Morrissey. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444. To hear recording click here
6300: Radio Brandaris Int with polka and instrumental music @ 1120. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6305: Radio Scotland Int playing "I Feel Love" @ 0945. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
6305: Radio Malaisy with dance music @ 1115, co-channel QRM. SINPO 43333.
6310: Radio Grensstad with instrumental music @ 1200. SINPO 44433.
6311: Radio Northpole with Dutch music @ 0950, ID at 1015. SINPO 33433.
6318: Central Radio heard @ 1145 with relay of FM service, playing dance music, "Move Every Mountain." Good signal. SINPO 44433.Moved to 6320 few minutes later.
6324: Flux AM with ID jingles and playing instrumental music @ 1010. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6325: Radio Mustang playing Jean Michel Jarre @ 1227. SINPO 34333.
6375: Sonic Radio with IDs and palying reggae music @ 0857. Good signal today. SINPO 44433.
6387: Radio Zodiac playing "Shaking All Over" @ 1100, followed by ID and contact details. SINPO 54444.
6400: Radio Lowland playing Dutch music @ 1045. Fair-good signal. SINPO 33433.
6417: Radio Marconi heard @ 1020 with Dutch songs and polka. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Alice with rock music @ 1040, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6524: Radio Northcoast playing Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" @ 1230. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6952: Radio Jan van Gent with Dutch music @ 1225. SINPO 34333.
7600: Radio Star Int playing They Might Be Giants @ 0915. Signal fading quite a lot, peaking at S9+20dB but also fading right down. In parallel with 5810. SINPO 44433.
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Sat Dec 12
3900: Bluestar Radio playing country music @ 2055. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444.
3905: Radio Oscar Zulu with OMD @ 2045. Fair signal, just audible above noise level. SINPO 34333.
3907: Radio Boomerang playing dance music and Dutch songs @ 2135, IDs in Dutch. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
3908: Radio Baken 16 heard playing "Is this the Way to Amarillo" @ 2150. SINPO 34333.
3930: Radio Jan van Gent heard with Dutch music @ 1550. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
3945: Bogusman heard talking about holidays in Wales, playing Then Jericho @ 1435. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
4025: Britain Radio Int via LHH heard @ 1035 playing the Stereophonics. SINPO 44433.
6205: Radio Trans Europe playing Jona Lewie "Stop The Cavarly," @ 1205, off soon after. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 2115. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44433.
6265: Radio Oscar Zulu heard @ 0855 playing the Pet Shop Boys. SINPO 34433. Still on @ 1235 - SINPO 34333.
6285: Radio Altrex playing Roxette "You've Got the Look" @ 0900. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
6291: Radio Scirocco playing dance music, strong occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6376: Radio Sonic with reggae music @ 0850. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Northcoast playing Bonnie Tyler @ 0940. SINPO 34333.
6553: Radio Rainbow with ID and email address, then playing Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" @ 2210. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 34333.
6870: Pirate Music with ID jingles, playing "You Don't Love Me Anymore" @ 1010. SINPO 34333.
3905: Radio Oscar Zulu with OMD @ 2045. Fair signal, just audible above noise level. SINPO 34333.
3907: Radio Boomerang playing dance music and Dutch songs @ 2135, IDs in Dutch. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
3908: Radio Baken 16 heard playing "Is this the Way to Amarillo" @ 2150. SINPO 34333.
3930: Radio Jan van Gent heard with Dutch music @ 1550. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
3945: Bogusman heard talking about holidays in Wales, playing Then Jericho @ 1435. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
4025: Britain Radio Int via LHH heard @ 1035 playing the Stereophonics. SINPO 44433.
6205: Radio Trans Europe playing Jona Lewie "Stop The Cavarly," @ 1205, off soon after. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 2115. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44433.
6265: Radio Oscar Zulu heard @ 0855 playing the Pet Shop Boys. SINPO 34433. Still on @ 1235 - SINPO 34333.
6285: Radio Altrex playing Roxette "You've Got the Look" @ 0900. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
6291: Radio Scirocco playing dance music, strong occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6376: Radio Sonic with reggae music @ 0850. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Northcoast playing Bonnie Tyler @ 0940. SINPO 34333.
6553: Radio Rainbow with ID and email address, then playing Michael Jackson's "Earth Song" @ 2210. Fair signal via Bedford web receiver. SINPO 34333.
6870: Pirate Music with ID jingles, playing "You Don't Love Me Anymore" @ 1010. SINPO 34333.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Fri Dec 11
6210: Misti Radio heard with pop @ 1045. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6216: Radio King Shortwave heard @ 0945 with rock music, then jingle. Weak signal with deep fades. SINPO 24332.
6216: Radio King Shortwave heard @ 0945 with rock music, then jingle. Weak signal with deep fades. SINPO 24332.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Thurs Dec 10
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2200 talking about the poor night-time conditions, playing "American Heartbeat." Better receptions tonight - SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio playing the Pet Shop Boys @ 1840, followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6324: Flux AM heard @ 1005 playing Queen & David Bowie "Under Pressure." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
6220: Mystery Radio playing the Pet Shop Boys @ 1840, followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6324: Flux AM heard @ 1005 playing Queen & David Bowie "Under Pressure." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.
New shortwave station
A new UK station should be on the air this Sunday (December 13th).
The station will feature a mix of programme styles and is scheduled to be on from 0900 -1500.
The main frequency for Radio Star International will be 7600kHz, with a lower powered transmitter on 5810kHz. Contact details will be given out during the broadcast.
Please listen in, shortwave fans!
(comment left on my blog, Dec 8)
The station will feature a mix of programme styles and is scheduled to be on from 0900 -1500.
The main frequency for Radio Star International will be 7600kHz, with a lower powered transmitter on 5810kHz. Contact details will be given out during the broadcast.
Please listen in, shortwave fans!
(comment left on my blog, Dec 8)
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
Wed Dec 9
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2120. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6220: Mystery Radio with oldies @ 2005. Good signal but splash from 6225 (RTE). SINPO 43443.
6324: Flux AM playing Roxette "Joyride" @ 1410. SINPO 34433.
6220: Mystery Radio with oldies @ 2005. Good signal but splash from 6225 (RTE). SINPO 43443.
6324: Flux AM playing Roxette "Joyride" @ 1410. SINPO 34433.
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
Tues Dec 8
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 2135 with Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing." Usual high noise level. SINPO 34232.
6220: Mystery Radio @ 2125 playing George Michael followed by ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6870: Pirate Music heard @ 1005 playing Europe "The Final Countdown" and ID jingles. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio @ 2125 playing George Michael followed by ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6870: Pirate Music heard @ 1005 playing Europe "The Final Countdown" and ID jingles. SINPO 34333.
Monday, December 07, 2009
Mon Dec 7
4025: Laser Hot Hits with "Playing With the Queen of Hearts" @ 2120. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with ID jingle and playing Spandau Ballet @ 2127. SINPO 44433.
6870: Pirate Music heard @ 0945 playing dance music and ID jingles and the song "Would I Lie To You." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with ID jingle and playing Spandau Ballet @ 2127. SINPO 44433.
6870: Pirate Music heard @ 0945 playing dance music and ID jingles and the song "Would I Lie To You." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
Sun Dec 6
3900: Bluestar Radio playing Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" @ 1145. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
3920: Radio Noorderlicht with rock music @ 1510, fair-good signal but lot of rapid fading. SINPO 34323.
4025: Laser Hot Hits playing ELO "Turn to Stone" @ 1150. SINPO 34333.
5815: Antonio Radio with IDs and playing instrumental music @ 1005. Fair-good signal but some fading. SINPO 34433.
6140: MV Baltic Radio via Wertachtal signing on @ 1000 and playing Bowie's "Golden Years." SINPO 44444.
6202: Radio Scotland Int playing Ultravox "The Voice" @ 1010, also said pictures of his transmitter on his web page. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6210: Radio Scirocco playing Bruce Springsteen @ 0905, said was closing down soon. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with oldies @ 0920, ID jingle. Good signal today. SINPO 44433.
6240: Misti Radio with 60s music, including "No Milk Today" @ 0900. SINPO 34333.
6265: Radio Borderhunter greeting listeners and playing Boston @ 0918. Good signal and audio, as always. SINPO 44444.
6285: Radio Altrex heard @ 0855 with the song "Heat of the Moment" and promo for Dr Tim's News. SINPO 34333.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" @ 0930. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6301: Radio Mustang with The Sweet "Dynamite" @ 1330, some splash from Malaisy. SINPO 33333.
6302: Voice of the Netherlands heard @ 1200 playing OMD and Coldplay and asking for QSO. SINPO 44444.
6305: Trans Europe Radio playing "Tubular Bells" @ 0852, fair signal. SINPO 34333. Also heard @ 6280 @ 1045 - SINPO 34433.
6305: Radio Malaisy playing dance music, occasional jingle IDs. Heard @ 1340 with SINPO 44433.
6307: Radio Titanic playing disco music and greeting listener in Romania @ 1243. SINPO 34333.
6310: Grensstad Radio playing instrumental music @ 1050. SINPO 44333.
6325: Flux AM with jingles and playing "Achy Breaky Heart" @ 0857. SINPO 44433.
6375: Sonic Radio heard playing reggae, with song "Amigo" @ 0845. SINPO 34433.
6375: Radio Baken 16 playing "Feels Like Heaven" @ 1425. SINPO 34333.
6400: Radio Saturnus with a French song @ 0850. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6420: Radio Dutchwing getting all festive with Christmas music, including "Jingle Bells" @ 1220. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Marconi with country rock @ 1215, some splash from 6420. SINPO 34333.
6524: Northcoast Radio with Alice Cooper "Poison" @ 0925. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Ramona heard with IDs, playing Kirsty McColl "There's A Guy Who Works down the Chip Shop..." @ 1255. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6815: Radio Altrex on an usual frequency, playing country rock @ 1410. SINPO 33333.
6870: Radio Playback Int with relay of US station, playing "Funky Town" @ 0923. SINPO 34333.
6943: Radio Jan van Gent with country music @ 1415. SINPO 34333.
6955: Cactus Jack Radio playing soundtrack to the film "Mission to Mars" @ 1025. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
3920: Radio Noorderlicht with rock music @ 1510, fair-good signal but lot of rapid fading. SINPO 34323.
4025: Laser Hot Hits playing ELO "Turn to Stone" @ 1150. SINPO 34333.
5815: Antonio Radio with IDs and playing instrumental music @ 1005. Fair-good signal but some fading. SINPO 34433.
6140: MV Baltic Radio via Wertachtal signing on @ 1000 and playing Bowie's "Golden Years." SINPO 44444.
6202: Radio Scotland Int playing Ultravox "The Voice" @ 1010, also said pictures of his transmitter on his web page. Good signal. SINPO 44444.
6210: Radio Scirocco playing Bruce Springsteen @ 0905, said was closing down soon. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with oldies @ 0920, ID jingle. Good signal today. SINPO 44433.
6240: Misti Radio with 60s music, including "No Milk Today" @ 0900. SINPO 34333.
6265: Radio Borderhunter greeting listeners and playing Boston @ 0918. Good signal and audio, as always. SINPO 44444.
6285: Radio Altrex heard @ 0855 with the song "Heat of the Moment" and promo for Dr Tim's News. SINPO 34333.
6300: Radio Brandaris playing "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" @ 0930. Good signal. SINPO 44433.6301: Radio Mustang with The Sweet "Dynamite" @ 1330, some splash from Malaisy. SINPO 33333.
6302: Voice of the Netherlands heard @ 1200 playing OMD and Coldplay and asking for QSO. SINPO 44444.
6305: Trans Europe Radio playing "Tubular Bells" @ 0852, fair signal. SINPO 34333. Also heard @ 6280 @ 1045 - SINPO 34433.
6305: Radio Malaisy playing dance music, occasional jingle IDs. Heard @ 1340 with SINPO 44433.
6307: Radio Titanic playing disco music and greeting listener in Romania @ 1243. SINPO 34333.
6310: Grensstad Radio playing instrumental music @ 1050. SINPO 44333.
6325: Flux AM with jingles and playing "Achy Breaky Heart" @ 0857. SINPO 44433.
6375: Sonic Radio heard playing reggae, with song "Amigo" @ 0845. SINPO 34433.
6375: Radio Baken 16 playing "Feels Like Heaven" @ 1425. SINPO 34333.
6400: Radio Saturnus with a French song @ 0850. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6420: Radio Dutchwing getting all festive with Christmas music, including "Jingle Bells" @ 1220. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Marconi with country rock @ 1215, some splash from 6420. SINPO 34333.
6524: Northcoast Radio with Alice Cooper "Poison" @ 0925. SINPO 34333.
6524: Radio Ramona heard with IDs, playing Kirsty McColl "There's A Guy Who Works down the Chip Shop..." @ 1255. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.
6815: Radio Altrex on an usual frequency, playing country rock @ 1410. SINPO 33333.
6870: Radio Playback Int with relay of US station, playing "Funky Town" @ 0923. SINPO 34333.
6943: Radio Jan van Gent with country music @ 1415. SINPO 34333.
6955: Cactus Jack Radio playing soundtrack to the film "Mission to Mars" @ 1025. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
Sat Dec 5
1665: Radio Barones with a programme in English about RNI @ 1900. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
3886: Radio Baken 16 playing CCR @ 2245. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
3901: Radio Sallandse Boer with country music @ 1640. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
3905: Bluestar Radio with Dutch songs @ 1645. SINPO 44333. Heard on 3908 @ 1730, greetings to Fox 48, giving out hotline number. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 0910 playing Starship. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6216: Radio King Shortwave with the song "Yesterday Man" @ 0915. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1855 followed by ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6285: Radio Altrex with Dutch songs and polka @ 0855. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6300: Radio Tornado playing "Can You Feel It" by the Jacksons @ 1405. Fair signal but station underneath (Golfbreker?). SINPO 33333.
6301: Radio Mustang with polka and IDs @ 1210, fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6310: Radio Northpole playing Dutch songs, SSB QRM @ 1230. ID from Achim's blog. SINPO 33333.
6310: Radio Trans Europe heard @ 1420 playing 60s instrumental music. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6316: Radio Delta Lima with reggae music @ 0920. SINPO 34333.
6325: Radio Mustang with polka and brass band music @ 1503. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6373: Flux AM with dance music @ 1005, good signal. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Marconi playing "I Was Made For Loving You" @ 1520. Fair signal. ID at 1537. SINPO 34333.
6877: Central Radio testing @ 1510 with dance music, moved a few minutes later to 6875. Weak signal and difficult to hear due to noise and utilities. SINPO 23332.
6945: Radio Jan van Gent with country music @ 1220. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
9510: Radio Joystick via IRRS signing on @ 0900 and playing The Temptations. SINPO 44444.
3886: Radio Baken 16 playing CCR @ 2245. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.
3901: Radio Sallandse Boer with country music @ 1640. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
3905: Bluestar Radio with Dutch songs @ 1645. SINPO 44333. Heard on 3908 @ 1730, greetings to Fox 48, giving out hotline number. SINPO 34333.
4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 0910 playing Starship. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6216: Radio King Shortwave with the song "Yesterday Man" @ 0915. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1855 followed by ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.
6285: Radio Altrex with Dutch songs and polka @ 0855. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6300: Radio Tornado playing "Can You Feel It" by the Jacksons @ 1405. Fair signal but station underneath (Golfbreker?). SINPO 33333.
6301: Radio Mustang with polka and IDs @ 1210, fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6310: Radio Northpole playing Dutch songs, SSB QRM @ 1230. ID from Achim's blog. SINPO 33333.
6310: Radio Trans Europe heard @ 1420 playing 60s instrumental music. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.
6316: Radio Delta Lima with reggae music @ 0920. SINPO 34333.
6325: Radio Mustang with polka and brass band music @ 1503. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.
6373: Flux AM with dance music @ 1005, good signal. SINPO 44433.
6425: Radio Marconi playing "I Was Made For Loving You" @ 1520. Fair signal. ID at 1537. SINPO 34333.
6877: Central Radio testing @ 1510 with dance music, moved a few minutes later to 6875. Weak signal and difficult to hear due to noise and utilities. SINPO 23332.
6945: Radio Jan van Gent with country music @ 1220. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 34333. 9510: Radio Joystick via IRRS signing on @ 0900 and playing The Temptations. SINPO 44444.
Friday, December 04, 2009
Fri Dec 4
3885: Continental Radio with rock music @ 2240. Good signal but some noise and fading. SINPO 44333.
3900: Skyline International Radio playing polka @ 1815. Fair signal with good peaks, but quite high noise level. SINPO 34333.
3940: Unid station with rock music @ 2230. Poor signal with whistle from nearby station. SINPO 23332.
4025: Laser Hot Hits audible tonight, heard @ 2245 playing ELO "Here is the News." Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with a good signal now, playing "Our Love is History" @ 2253. SINPO 44433.
3900: Skyline International Radio playing polka @ 1815. Fair signal with good peaks, but quite high noise level. SINPO 34333.
3940: Unid station with rock music @ 2230. Poor signal with whistle from nearby station. SINPO 23332.
4025: Laser Hot Hits audible tonight, heard @ 2245 playing ELO "Here is the News." Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6220: Mystery Radio with a good signal now, playing "Our Love is History" @ 2253. SINPO 44433.
Radio "7800"
According to station's op, Radio "7800" are going to broadcast this Saturday and Sunday from 9 to 10 UTC (10-11CET) on 7800kHz.
Email to station: radio7800@wp.pl
Output power is 5W, but aerial seems to works properly so should be audible hundreds kilometers from their QTH, located somewhere in Northern Poland. Unfortunately annoing UTE sometimes makes problems on mentioned frequency.
Radio "7800" is not real name of this stations. This is my personal name of it because real name is not published yet or at least is not known for me.
Information via Polish radio-forum "RadioPolska" (http://forum.radiopolska.pl/index.php?showtopic=16005&st=40).
(via Foton, alfalima.net)
Email to station: radio7800@wp.pl
Output power is 5W, but aerial seems to works properly so should be audible hundreds kilometers from their QTH, located somewhere in Northern Poland. Unfortunately annoing UTE sometimes makes problems on mentioned frequency.
Radio "7800" is not real name of this stations. This is my personal name of it because real name is not published yet or at least is not known for me.
Information via Polish radio-forum "RadioPolska" (http://forum.radiopolska.pl/index.php?showtopic=16005&st=40).
(via Foton, alfalima.net)
Thursday, December 03, 2009
Thurs Dec 3
1395: Big L/KBC heard @ 2250 with Wolfman Jack show, song "Bobby's Girl," Big L International IDs. Also ads for KBC Imports. SINPO 44433.
6220: Mystery Radio with dance music and jingle ID @ 1855. Fair-good signal, but some fading/ SINPO 44433.
6220: Mystery Radio with dance music and jingle ID @ 1855. Fair-good signal, but some fading/ SINPO 44433.
Big L testing on 1395
The site of KBC Radio has photos of the (re-)installation work of the Dutch transmitter at Trintelhaven on 1395 kHz, which will carry the programmes of KBC and Big L. Work was carried out yesterday, and is apparently continuing today. Tests have now started. These tests are subject to interruption. It appears that the transmitter is not yet operating at full power.
(via Radio Netherlands Media Network)
(via Radio Netherlands Media Network)