4029 1742 Laser Hot Hits. Tom Petty "Running Down the Dream," SINPO 34333.
6240 1804 Ronnie AM. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
6265 1648 Radio 807. The Who, then off. SINPO 34333.
6305 1700 Radio Underground. Dutch song, "Telstar," talking about antenna. SINPO 54444.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Tuesday, February 28, 2017
Monday, February 27, 2017
Mon Feb 27
4029 1723 Laser Hot Hits. Pop, strong utility on 4030. SINPO 32432.
6290 1704 Radio Ronalisa. Polka, then The Shadows, ID. SINPO 33333.
6319 1710 Radio Goofy. European music, IDs. SINPO 34333.
6376 1730 Radio 319. Oldies, jingles. SINPO 34333.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Radio Merlin new webstream:
radio merlin new live stream link http://radiomerlinintrnati.radiostream321.com/
6290 1704 Radio Ronalisa. Polka, then The Shadows, ID. SINPO 33333.
6319 1710 Radio Goofy. European music, IDs. SINPO 34333.
6376 1730 Radio 319. Oldies, jingles. SINPO 34333.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Radio Merlin new webstream:
radio merlin new live stream link http://radiomerlinintrnati.radiostream321.com/
Sunday, February 26, 2017
Sun Feb 26
*4029 1714 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Precious Wilson "I'll Be Your Friend." 33333.
6220 1317 Radio Mi Amigo (NL). Country music, test. SINPO 24332.
6220 1538 Misti Radio. Rolling Stones music. SINPO 34333.
6235 1024 Radio Waves Int. ID, country music. SINPO 34333.
6250 1222 Radio Flying Dutchman. Polka, ID. SINPO 44433.
6250 1333 Radio Shortwave 00. Elton John "Nikita," frequent IDs. SINPO 34333.
6265 1308 Radio Dinkelwelle. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6265 1439 Radio Shortwave 00. "Riverrs of Babylon," move from 6250. SINPO 34333.
6280 1028 Radio Merlin Int. Dave Lee show. "You Can't Hurry Love." SINPO 34333.
6295 1044 Radio Altrex. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6305 1051 Radio Marabu. Oldies, talki n German. SINPO 44433.
6320 1056 Radio Quadzilla. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6330 1412 Radio Zodiac. ID, instr mx and off. SINPO 44433.
6360 1355 Radio 319. REO Speedwagon. SINPO 34333.
(via Barneys web SDR, near London/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
6220 1317 Radio Mi Amigo (NL). Country music, test. SINPO 24332.
6220 1538 Misti Radio. Rolling Stones music. SINPO 34333.
6235 1024 Radio Waves Int. ID, country music. SINPO 34333.
6250 1222 Radio Flying Dutchman. Polka, ID. SINPO 44433.
6250 1333 Radio Shortwave 00. Elton John "Nikita," frequent IDs. SINPO 34333.
6265 1308 Radio Dinkelwelle. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6265 1439 Radio Shortwave 00. "Riverrs of Babylon," move from 6250. SINPO 34333.
6280 1028 Radio Merlin Int. Dave Lee show. "You Can't Hurry Love." SINPO 34333.
6295 1044 Radio Altrex. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6305 1051 Radio Marabu. Oldies, talki n German. SINPO 44433.
6320 1056 Radio Quadzilla. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6330 1412 Radio Zodiac. ID, instr mx and off. SINPO 44433.
6360 1355 Radio 319. REO Speedwagon. SINPO 34333.
(via Barneys web SDR, near London/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Saturday, February 25, 2017
Sat Feb 25
4029 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Communards "There's More to Love," RTTY QRM on 4030. SINPO 33433.
5820 1630 Radio 319. The Hooters "Satellite," ID jingles. SINPO 35333.
6220 1558 Misti Radio. Signing off. SINPO 34333.
6240 1550 Radio Flying Dutchman. German music, ID. SINPO 44433.
6265 1533 Radio Mexico. Dutch music, ID. SINPO 54444.
6305 1603 Radio Marabu. "It Took So Long to Get Here," SINPO 44444.
6423 1615 Studio 52. "Talk About Good Loving," SINPO 34333.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
5820 1630 Radio 319. The Hooters "Satellite," ID jingles. SINPO 35333.
6220 1558 Misti Radio. Signing off. SINPO 34333.
6240 1550 Radio Flying Dutchman. German music, ID. SINPO 44433.
6265 1533 Radio Mexico. Dutch music, ID. SINPO 54444.
6305 1603 Radio Marabu. "It Took So Long to Get Here," SINPO 44444.
6423 1615 Studio 52. "Talk About Good Loving," SINPO 34333.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Thursday, February 23, 2017
Radio Freedom eQSL
Radio Freedom in Italy sent me this eQSL. Look out for the station on Saturday or Sunday mornings around 6850 kHz. Thanks for the QSL!
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Wed Feb 22
4029 1737 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Merk & Monk "Babyface." SINPO 43433.
5800 1654 Laser Hot Hits. Michael Jackson "Scream," SINPO 45444.
6270 1717 Radio Mexico. "The Birdie Song," ID, utility splash. SINPO 43443.
6295 1722 Ronnie AM. The Shadows, SINPO 24332. On 6290 at 1748 - SINPO 24332.
6305 1643 Radio Oleg. Rock music. SINPO 34333.
6357 1702 Radio 319. "Smoke on the Water," moved to 6375 at 1711 before back to 6357 at 1716. Utility QRM. SINPO 43443 (for both).
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
5800 1654 Laser Hot Hits. Michael Jackson "Scream," SINPO 45444.
6270 1717 Radio Mexico. "The Birdie Song," ID, utility splash. SINPO 43443.
6295 1722 Ronnie AM. The Shadows, SINPO 24332. On 6290 at 1748 - SINPO 24332.
6305 1643 Radio Oleg. Rock music. SINPO 34333.
6357 1702 Radio 319. "Smoke on the Water," moved to 6375 at 1711 before back to 6357 at 1716. Utility QRM. SINPO 43443 (for both).
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Tuesday, February 21, 2017
Tues Feb 21
4029 2055 Laser Hot Hits. Recording of their garden centre broadcast. Chat, Grace "It's Not Over Yet." SINPO 43433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Sat Feb 18
4029 1453 Laser Hot Hots. Gary Drew and other Laser DJs live from the garden centre. Hindsight then Spandau Ballet. SINPO 35333.
5800 1443 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Michael Schenker Group, then Ruts "Babylon's Burning." SINPO 35433.
6205 1540 Misti Radio. ID, AC DC. SINPO 34333.
6210 0910 Radio King Shortwave. Jean Michel Jarre, ID/email address jingle. SINPO 34433.
6234 1516 Radio Waves Int. "Wait to the Midnight Hour," SINPO 34333.
6240 1547 Panda Radio. Instrumental music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6265 1505 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 44444.
6295 0850 Radio Deltracks. "Smoke on the Water," canned ID. SINPO 34433.
6305 0915 Radio Merlin Int. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," lost few minutes later when stronger station signed on 6300. SINPO 34433.
6310 1533 Radio Mexico. Polka. SINPO 44444.
6321 1417 Radio Cochiguaz (via relay). Latin American music, off 1419. SINPO 24332.
6359 0900 Radio 319. "If You See the Most Beautiful Girl," "Strange Magic," SINPO 34433.
6375 1433 Time Radio. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6390 1425 Radio 319. Moved from 6359. BOC "Don't Fear the Reaper." SINPO 34333.
*6965 2020 8 Radio Ireland (via QBC?). Blondie "Hanging on the Telephone," SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Twente SDR)
5800 1443 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Michael Schenker Group, then Ruts "Babylon's Burning." SINPO 35433.
6205 1540 Misti Radio. ID, AC DC. SINPO 34333.
6210 0910 Radio King Shortwave. Jean Michel Jarre, ID/email address jingle. SINPO 34433.
6234 1516 Radio Waves Int. "Wait to the Midnight Hour," SINPO 34333.
6240 1547 Panda Radio. Instrumental music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6265 1505 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 44444.
6295 0850 Radio Deltracks. "Smoke on the Water," canned ID. SINPO 34433.
6305 0915 Radio Merlin Int. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," lost few minutes later when stronger station signed on 6300. SINPO 34433.
6310 1533 Radio Mexico. Polka. SINPO 44444.
6321 1417 Radio Cochiguaz (via relay). Latin American music, off 1419. SINPO 24332.
6359 0900 Radio 319. "If You See the Most Beautiful Girl," "Strange Magic," SINPO 34433.
6375 1433 Time Radio. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6390 1425 Radio 319. Moved from 6359. BOC "Don't Fear the Reaper." SINPO 34333.
*6965 2020 8 Radio Ireland (via QBC?). Blondie "Hanging on the Telephone," SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Twente SDR)
Friday, February 17, 2017
Fri Feb 17
3920 1830 Mike Radio. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," Fleetwood Mac "Albatross", mention website mikeradio.nl. SINPO 55444.
4029 1840 Laser Hot Hits. "How Sweet It Is," then John Miles "Remember Yesterday." SINPO 44433.
6965 2310 8 Radio Ireland (via QBC?). "What I Am," SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
4029 1840 Laser Hot Hits. "How Sweet It Is," then John Miles "Remember Yesterday." SINPO 44433.
6965 2310 8 Radio Ireland (via QBC?). "What I Am," SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Radio Europe eQSL
eQSL received from Radio Europe, broadcasting from south eastern Ukraine. The transmitter can run between 100 and 300W and works between 5680 and 6210 kHz. Thanks for the eQSL.
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Wed Feb 15
4029 2142 Laser Hot Hits. "A Night In New York," then Gregory Abbots "Shake You Down." SINPO 34333.
5835.5 2115 Radio Europe (pres). Russian pop, strong peaks. SINPO 45433.
(via Twente SDR)
5835.5 2115 Radio Europe (pres). Russian pop, strong peaks. SINPO 45433.
(via Twente SDR)
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Tues Feb 14
4029 2055 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, strong RTTY on 4030. SINPO 33333.
5835 2045 Radio Europe (tent). Russian pop music, off 2053. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
5835 2045 Radio Europe (tent). Russian pop music, off 2053. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
Radio 319 eQSL
Radio 319 sent me eQSL for reception on Sunday. Not surprisingly considering the station name, he is a fan of Radio Caroline. Many thanks.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Sun Feb 12
*4029 1750 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. "Dragon's Lair," then Bryan Ferry "Same Old Scene." RTTY QRM on 4030. SINPO 43333.
*5890 1255 Radio Batavia. Jingles, German song, talking about the snow. SINPO 45444.
6105 1450 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction." SINPO 33333.
6125 1025 Radio Orion 2000. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?", fair-good. SINPO 45433.
6210 1012 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6236 1002 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 24332.
6250 0959 Radio Casanova. Stan Ridgway "Camouflage." SINPO 44433.
6262U 1006 Misti Radio. "The Birdie Song," SINPO 44444.
6282 1021 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6285 1330 Bogusman. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Release the Bats," song by Olivia Tremor Control, then Jonathan Richman "Roadrunner, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6305 1016 Radio Merlin Int. Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street." SINPO 34333.
*6375 1250 Time Radio. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
*6385 1245 Radio 319. "Nutbush City Limits," "3-1-9" jingles. SINPO 34333.
6850 0950 Radio Freedom. Jazz. SINPO 34333.
6940 0955 Radio Voyager. Opera. SINPO 34333.
(via Twente SDR/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
*5890 1255 Radio Batavia. Jingles, German song, talking about the snow. SINPO 45444.
6105 1450 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction." SINPO 33333.
6125 1025 Radio Orion 2000. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?", fair-good. SINPO 45433.
6210 1012 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6236 1002 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 24332.
6250 0959 Radio Casanova. Stan Ridgway "Camouflage." SINPO 44433.
6262U 1006 Misti Radio. "The Birdie Song," SINPO 44444.
6282 1021 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6285 1330 Bogusman. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Release the Bats," song by Olivia Tremor Control, then Jonathan Richman "Roadrunner, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6305 1016 Radio Merlin Int. Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street." SINPO 34333.
*6375 1250 Time Radio. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
*6385 1245 Radio 319. "Nutbush City Limits," "3-1-9" jingles. SINPO 34333.
6850 0950 Radio Freedom. Jazz. SINPO 34333.
6940 0955 Radio Voyager. Opera. SINPO 34333.
(via Twente SDR/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
eQSL received from Bogusman for reception today. Many thanks!
Thursday, February 09, 2017
Thurs Feb 9
3941 1950 Radio Illegal. Beatles "Hey Jude," Eagles "Hotel California." Off with jingles at 2133. SINPO 33333.
4029 1942 Laser Hot Hits. "Dr Love," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
4029 1942 Laser Hot Hits. "Dr Love," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Wed Feb 8
3975 1845 Italian Broadcasting Corp. Pop, talk in Italian, jingle. SINPO 34333.
4029 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies, weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
4029 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies, weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Sun Feb 5
3905 1730 Radio Underground. Greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
3915 1810 Radio Deprimo. Techno music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
4029 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. George Benson "Nature Boy." SINPO 44444.
6210 1705 Radio Deltracks. Four Seasons "Sherry," Crazy World of Arthur Brown "Fire." SINPO 34333.
6225 1205 Radio Waves Int. ID, rock. SINPO 33333.
6240 1157 Radio Laguna. ID (poor audio on his mic), disco version of "Let 'Em In." SINPO 34333.
6280 1245 Ronnie AM. Dutch music, utility splash. SINPO 23332.
6300 1146 Happy European Union Radio. Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Power of Love," greetings, political talk. SINPO 44444.
6320 1650 Radio Joey. Techno. SINPO 54444.
6325 1240 Radio Paardenkracht. Pop, greetings, ID. SINPO 44433.
6375 1125 Time Radio. Bruce Springsteen "The River," Coldplay "Rule the World." SINPO 44444.
6390 1210 Radio Nachtrijder. Dutch song, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6450 1250 Radio Readymix. Rock music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
7490 1138 Voice of the Netherlands. "Theme from MASH," clear audio. SINPO 45444.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
3915 1810 Radio Deprimo. Techno music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
4029 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. George Benson "Nature Boy." SINPO 44444.
6210 1705 Radio Deltracks. Four Seasons "Sherry," Crazy World of Arthur Brown "Fire." SINPO 34333.
6225 1205 Radio Waves Int. ID, rock. SINPO 33333.
6240 1157 Radio Laguna. ID (poor audio on his mic), disco version of "Let 'Em In." SINPO 34333.
6280 1245 Ronnie AM. Dutch music, utility splash. SINPO 23332.
6300 1146 Happy European Union Radio. Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Power of Love," greetings, political talk. SINPO 44444.
6320 1650 Radio Joey. Techno. SINPO 54444.
6325 1240 Radio Paardenkracht. Pop, greetings, ID. SINPO 44433.
6375 1125 Time Radio. Bruce Springsteen "The River," Coldplay "Rule the World." SINPO 44444.
6390 1210 Radio Nachtrijder. Dutch song, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6450 1250 Radio Readymix. Rock music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
7490 1138 Voice of the Netherlands. "Theme from MASH," clear audio. SINPO 45444.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Sat Feb 4
3905 1641 Radio Mustang. FR David "Words," Hooters "Satellite," strong. SINPO 55544.
3905 2038 Shortwave Radio 00. Eagles "Hotel California," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
4029 1652 Laser Hot Hits. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone, " SINPO 33333.
4830 1702 Europe Music Radio. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6235 1626 Radio Casanova. Greetings, rock. SINPO 54444.
6285 1542 Radio Ronalisa. Bowie "Rebel Rebel", greetings. SINPO 33333.
6295 1535 Radio Klabautermann. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6316 1636 Radio OZNRH. Smooth jazz. SINPO 33333.
6330 2022 Radio Lowland. Johnny Cash, ID at 2032 but signal faded down, confirmed in Iann's chat. SINPO 34333.
6423 1547 Studio 52. "Rolling Down the River," SINPO 44433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
3905 2038 Shortwave Radio 00. Eagles "Hotel California," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
4029 1652 Laser Hot Hits. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone, " SINPO 33333.
4830 1702 Europe Music Radio. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6235 1626 Radio Casanova. Greetings, rock. SINPO 54444.
6285 1542 Radio Ronalisa. Bowie "Rebel Rebel", greetings. SINPO 33333.
6295 1535 Radio Klabautermann. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6316 1636 Radio OZNRH. Smooth jazz. SINPO 33333.
6330 2022 Radio Lowland. Johnny Cash, ID at 2032 but signal faded down, confirmed in Iann's chat. SINPO 34333.
6423 1547 Studio 52. "Rolling Down the River," SINPO 44433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Huddersfield pirate radio station closed down
A pirate radio station has been shut down after Ofcom officials discovered it being operated from a flat in Crosland Moor (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire).
The online radio station, called Passion Radio and specialising in reggae music, transmitted over a seven mile radius.
Kirklees magistrates heard that illegal broadcasters cannot be properly regulated and pose unfair competition to legitimate radio stations.
Passion Radio, run from a flat above a takeaway on Blackmoorfoot Road, was closed down after magistrates made an order for the equipment to be destroyed.
Read the full article at:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/crosland-moor-man-allowed-pirate-12506169
The online radio station, called Passion Radio and specialising in reggae music, transmitted over a seven mile radius.
Kirklees magistrates heard that illegal broadcasters cannot be properly regulated and pose unfair competition to legitimate radio stations.
Passion Radio, run from a flat above a takeaway on Blackmoorfoot Road, was closed down after magistrates made an order for the equipment to be destroyed.
Read the full article at:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/crosland-moor-man-allowed-pirate-12506169
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
How many pirates broadcasting between 1610 & 1800 kHz?
Portuguese DXer Carlos Goncalves reports on the PlayDX blog his loggings in January. Here is a breakdown of how many pirates he logged between 1610 kHz and 1800 kHz from which countries:
NETHERLANDS 22
GREECE 55
BALKANS 22
UNID COUNTRIES 12
TOTAL 111
The Dutch stations tend to operate on the lower end of the X-band. The highest frequency Carlos observed a Dutch station was 1675 kHz.
The Greeks can be found anywhere between 1610 & 1800 kHz while the Balkan stations go for the higher frequencies. The lowest was observed on 1636 kHz but most operate above 1660 kHz.
What is interesting is just how many Greek pirates there are. Carlos' logs tend to favour the Mediterranean countries with the Greeks outnumbering the Dutch pirates.
To see Carlos' logs go to:
https://playdxblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/quanti-pirati-anche-sopra-i-1700-khz.html
I should also mention UK-based Wizard's MW Free Radio blog which shows just how active the Dutch scene is.
He logged 98 Dutch MW pirate operators in January which goes to show, as he says, the medium wave pirate scene is thriving - although most of the activity comes from the Netherlands, Greece and the Balkans. Very little from the UK.
Read his observations and hear recordings at:
https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/busy-end-to-month.html
NETHERLANDS 22
GREECE 55
BALKANS 22
UNID COUNTRIES 12
TOTAL 111
The Dutch stations tend to operate on the lower end of the X-band. The highest frequency Carlos observed a Dutch station was 1675 kHz.
The Greeks can be found anywhere between 1610 & 1800 kHz while the Balkan stations go for the higher frequencies. The lowest was observed on 1636 kHz but most operate above 1660 kHz.
What is interesting is just how many Greek pirates there are. Carlos' logs tend to favour the Mediterranean countries with the Greeks outnumbering the Dutch pirates.
To see Carlos' logs go to:
https://playdxblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/quanti-pirati-anche-sopra-i-1700-khz.html
I should also mention UK-based Wizard's MW Free Radio blog which shows just how active the Dutch scene is.
He logged 98 Dutch MW pirate operators in January which goes to show, as he says, the medium wave pirate scene is thriving - although most of the activity comes from the Netherlands, Greece and the Balkans. Very little from the UK.
Read his observations and hear recordings at:
https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/busy-end-to-month.html