Fri Jan 31

3900 1645 Radio Fox 48. "Disco Inferno," then a song called "Foxy Foxtrot." SINPO 34333.
6205 1630 Laser Hot Hits. Sting "If You Love Someone Set Them Free." SINPO 34333.
6225 1638 Rammstein Radio. Rammstein music, co-channel interference. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jan 29

1635 1808 Radio Barones. Koto "Visitors," QSO. SINPO 44433.
1637 1803 Radio Weg Piraat. QSO, ID, chat in Dutch. SINPO 34433.
1640 1806 Radio Casablanca. September "Cry for You," QSO. SINPO 54444.
3918 2142 Radio Parade Int. Quincy Jones "Soul Bossa Nova," Sounds Orchestral "Cast Your Fate to the Wind," off 2155. SINPO 34333.
5140 1824 Charleston Radio Int. Jingle, usual nostalgic sounds. SINPO 24332.
5835 1629 Radio Europe (Ukraine). ID/email announcements, Russian rock. SINPO 34333.
5780 1619 Radio Harmony. Herb Alpert "Casino Royale," Freddy Fender "Donna." SINPO 55544.
6205 1610 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Madonna "American Pie," T Rex "Twentieth Century Boy." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Tues Jan 28

1617 2136 Radio Marianne. Dutch music, ID 2150. SINPO 54444.
1633 2118 Radio Toulouse. Polka, Dutch songs, ID, greetings, off. SINPO 54444.
1650 2127 Radio De Kat. Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky," Zager & Evans "In the Year 2525," ID heard at 2155. SINPO 34333.
3915 1713 Radio Parade Int. Bucks Fizz "The Camera Never Lies," ID, off. SINPO 24332.
5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. Non-stop IDs, Roaring 20s programme started 1803. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 27

1632 1714 Radio Nimmerzog (tent). Polka, ID at 1734. SINPO 44433.
1638 2140 Radio Alabama. Travelling Wilburys "End of the Line," Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way," SINPO 54444.
1648 2133 Old Timer Radio. Polka & Dutch song, het from nearby carrier. SINPO 43433.
1660 1804 Radio Eigen Risico. Country music, co-channel QRM. SINPO 33433.
5140 2155 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5835v 1640 Radio Europe (Ukraine). Russian music, off  1643. Was on 5835.7, returned a few minutes later on 5834.7 with numerous IDs/email address but drifting back towards 5835. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwim SDRs, SW England)

Key Channel Radio Winter Marathon this weekend

Dear friends, 2020 will be our fifth year of broadcasting, for this occasion we have created a new
program, the "Winter Marathon" with lots of beautiful music and interesting sections.

We will start with a memory, the ABC Radio FM 105 Hit Parade recorded in April 1978. A nice selection of Sokous music from the equatorial region of Africa will follow, a genre that gives a lot of joy. Made by people who have nothing but are happy anyway.

The third and fourth hour will keep us company Massi with its "Mistik Show" now fixed program in our schedule. The unsurpassed "Artem's World Music" will follow with lots of beautiful Cuban music and news from the world of broadcasting on that splendid island.

Finally, we thought of "Old Italian Style", a roundup of immortal successes that have made Italy great in the world.

So many reasons to listen to us once again, we are waiting for you on the wave of KCR, the Italian multi-ethnic radio in short waves.

Jasmine

thekcrteam.simplesite.com

The broadcast is from 1400 UTC on Sat Feb 1 to 1400 UTC Sun Feb 2  on 6265 kHz (+/- 10kHz)

Sun Jan 26

3900 1643 Radio Parade Int. Move from 5800. ID with seagull sounds, Beach Boys "Sea Cruise," Rah Band "Stars Across the Moon." SINPO 34333.
3902 1055 Misti Radio. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
4840 1557 Radio Dolfijn. Queen "I Want to Break Free," Pretenders "Like A Virgin." SINPO 34433.
4965 1628 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
5780 1113 Radio Harmony. Debbie Reynolds & Carleton Carpenter "Aba Daba Honeymoon," then the theme to "The Great Escape." some RTTY QRM. SINPO 54444.
5800 1543 Radio Parade Int. Scritti Polliti "Word Girl," Madonna "Like A Virgin." SINPO 34433.
5830 1043 Radio Jan Van Gent. Ray Charles "What I'd Say." SINPO 33433.
5845 1035 Radio 319. Recording of Radio Mi Amigo 6085. SINPO 44433.
6205 1048 Laser Hot Hits. Jackson 5 "Never Can Say Goodbye," Madonna "Music." SINPO 44433.
6240 1024 Radio Casanova. The Manhattans "Kiss & Say Goodbye," ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
6260 1018 Radio Deltracks. Odyssey "Going Back to My Roots," 80s Child "Baby Love," jingle ID. SINPO 34333.
6260 1618 Unid. Relay of Arrow Classic Rock. Chumbawamba "Tub Thumbing." SINPO 44433.
6286 1527 Radio Joey. Spagna "Easy Lady," splash from Reflections Europe (6295). SINPO 33433.
6290 1059 Radio Zeewolf. Greeting listeners, Haddaway "What Is Love." SINPO 34433.
6940 1105 Radio Jan Van Gent. Move from 5830. Relay of Radio Emmeloord. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jan 25

1615 2149 Radio Quintus. ID, greeting other pirates, Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
1640 2159 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plas Pour Moi," Byrds "Turn Turn Turn." SINPO 54444.
1665 2154 Radio Eigen Risico. Greeting other pirates, instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
3920 1633 Radio Continental. Simple Minds "Alive & Kicking," War "Low Rider." SINPO 44333.
3935 1644 Mustang Radio. Lobo "I'd Love You to Want Me," ID, greetings, The Sweet "Teenager Rampage." SINPO 54444.
4840 1625 Radio Dolfijn. Koto "Visitors" and off. SINPO 24332.
5140 2145 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1412 Radio Harmony. Mario Lanza "Be My Love," Andrews Sisters "How Lucky You Are." SINPO 55544.
5800 1620 All 80s Radio via relay. Men At Work "Dr Heckyl & Mr Jive," Beautiful South "You Kept It All In." SINPO 54444.
5835 1628 Radio Europe (Ukraine). ID/email address repeated several times, Johnny Cash "Ring of fire." SINPO 34333.
6205 1400 Laser Hot Hits. The Weekend "Blinding Lights," Maroon 5 "Don't Want to Know." SINPO 54444.
6285 1420 Radio KR1. Sailor "Glass of Champaigne," Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Jan 24

1494 2255 Energy FM Tenerife via relay. Dance music, local ads, fair peaks. SINPO 23432.
1640 2145 Radio Mi Amigo. Polka, greetings to listeners, Dutch song. SINPO 33433.
1665 2141 Radio Kristal. "Mississippi," ID, greeting listeners in UK, "Down in the Boondocks." SINPO 54444.
1673 2137 Radio Armada. Instrumental music. SINPO 33433.
3901 1710 Radio Parade Int. Jazz music, IDs. SINPO 34333.
3940 1630 Radio 319. Radio Nordzee Int recording, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
5140 2133 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1556 Radio Harmony. Manuel & The Music of the Mountains "Theme from Dr Zhivago," Harry Connick Jnr "On the Street Where You Live." SINPO 55544.
6205 1550 Laser Hot Hits. Take That "A Million Love Songs," Rhianna "Hate That I Love You." SINPO 54444.
6276 1606 Texas Radio Shortwave via relay. ID/email, Tumbledown "Arrested in El Paso Blues," Buddy Milk & Jim Lauderdale "I Lost My Job of Loving You." SINPO 34333.
6290 1702 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Bob Seger "Shame on the Moon." SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Radio Wilskracht eQSL

Dutch pirate Radio Wilskracht sent me a eQSL and some photos after I heard him on Jan 11 on 1645 kHz. He said he has been broadcasting on AM for 19 years after first starting on FM. Thanks for the QSL.

Thurs Jan 23

5015 1626 Radio 319. Madonna "Papa Don't Preach," Olivia Newton John "Xanadu," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
5740 1608 Panda Radio. Tower "See You Tonight," Abba "Lay All Your Love on Me," ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
5780 1617 Radio Harmony. Louis Armstrong "Pennies from Heaven," signal fading. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jan 22

1494 2257 Coast FM Tenerife. Westlife "I Let You Go," news at 2300, JP Cooper & Astrid S "Sing With Me." Not sure if being relayed from transmitter in UK or Ireland. SINPO 34433.
1640 1745 Radio Twentana. The Classics "Yellow Sun of Ecuador," greetings in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
3935 1623 Radio Parade Int. The Beatles "The End" & "The Long and Winding Road," frequent IDs. SINPO 44333.
5140 2013 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1636 Radio Harmony. Easy listening music. SINPO 24332.
6290 1616 Radio Cuckoo. Irish folk music, cuckoo sounds & IDs. SINPO 45444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Shortwave pirate recordings

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Radio Perfekt

Tues Jan 21

1617 2055 Radio Marianne. "Only Crying," Dutch songs, ID at 2107. SINPO 44433.
1618 1706 Radio Eigen Risico (tent). Dutch music, chat in Dutch, greeting other stations. SINPO 33433.
1640 2048 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. Dutch song, ID, Bryan Adams "Summer of 69." SINPO 44433.
1647 1806 Radio Armada. ID in English, electro music, off. SINPO 34333.
3902 2026 Radio Parade Int. Focus "Sylvia," ID, "Moon River." SINPO 34333.
3940 1630 Radio 319. Chic "Good Times," Talk Talk "Such A Shame." SINPO 34333.
5145 1759 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on loop, programme started at 1800, utility QRM. SINPO 33433. Switched to 5140 at 1802. SINPO 34433.
5780 1621 Radio Harmony. Dean Martin "All I Do Is Dream of You," Duke Ellington "Embraceable You." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Isabella QSL

I've received an eQSL from German station Radio Isabella who was heard on December 30 on 6317 kHz. Contact is via Dr Tim at doctortim@t-online.de. Many thanks.

Mon Jan 20

1631 2116 Radio Blauwe Koe. ZZ Top "Don't Tease Me," LaBelle "Lady Marmalade." SINPO 33433.
1635 1724 Radio Barones. The Who "I'm Free" & "Substitute," jingle ID. SINPO 54444.
1638 2134 Radio Bluebird. Polka, ID in English, greetings. SINPO 54444.
1640 1743 Radio Casablanca. Dua Lipa "Be The One," Lily Allen "It's Not Fair," greeting listeners, QSO with Drukstroomjager, splash from Baro. SINPO 53443.
1644 1733 Radio Drukstroomjager. Polka, ID, off before returning for QSO. SINPO 54444.
1646 1813 Radio Boomerang. OMD "Joan of Arc," UB40 & Chrissie Hyde "I've Got You Babe." SINPO 54444.
1657 1652 Radio Digital. Van Halen "Jump," Rolling Stones "Satisfaction." SINPO 54444.
3905 2107 Radio Parade Int. The Animals "It's My Life," Rolling Stones "Satisfaction." SINPO 34333.
3918 1943 Melkbus Radio. Elvis Presley "Tutti Fruitti," The Flirts "Passion," ID, greeting Achim. SINPO 34333.
5140 1938 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1622 Radio Harmony. Dion & The Belmonts "Teenager in Love," Sarah Vaughan "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," fade out 1630. SINPO 45444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 19

1616 2021 Radio Spakenburg. ID, Dutch music. SINPO 34433.
1620 1952 Radio Weduwe. Dutch music, signal also making harmonic on 3240. SINPO 44433.
1637 2005 Radio Uniek. Dutch music. SINPO 34433.
3905 2240 Radio Parade Int. Bagpipe music, IDs, strong peaks. SINPO 44333.
3975 2259 Shortwave Radio. Andy Walker show. Linx "You're Lying," ID at 2300, Shakatak "Down on the Street." strong signal. SINPO 54444.
4840 1344 Radio Dolfijn. Dutch music, co-channel interference. SINPO 33433.
5140 1937 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 0948 Radio Harmony. Carpenters "Rainy Days & Mondays," Tony Christie "Don't Go Down to Remo." SINPO 45444.
5825 2236 Radio 102. Mai Tai "Our Love is History," repeated IDs, "that's all folks" jingle and off. SINPO 35333.
5835 0915 Radio 319. Recording of Radio 192. SINPO 44433.
5880 1347 Panda Radio. The Pirates "Shaking All Over," Donna Summer "On the Radio." SINPO 34333.
6205 1011 Laser Hot Hits. Porcupine Tree "Stranger By the Minute." SINPO 44433. Getting music from Laser at 2250. Loose Ends "Choose Me." SINPO 34333.
6210 0937 Radio King Shortwave. Rock n roll, splash from LHH. SINPO 33433.
6235 0959 Radio Deltracks. Rolling Stones "Get Off Of My Cloud," bursts of utility. SINPO 23432.
6240 0909 Radio Casanova. Daniel Boone "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast," Mouth & MacNeal "How Do You Do," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6280 0923 Radio Quintus. Polka. SINPO 34433.
6280 1503 Radio Fox 48. Dance music. SINPO 33333.
6285 1525 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Moved from 6325 to 6289 then 6285 after Fox 48 closed on 6280. SINPO 55444.
6288 1622 Radio Zeewolf. Stacy Lattishaw "Jump to the Beat," Chic "Good Times," talking about broadcasting in the greyzone. SINPO 44433.
6290 1040 Radio Scotland Int. Steely Dan "Reeling in the Years," Soulful Dynamics "Mademoiselle Ninette."  SINPO 45444.
6290 1426 Radio Johnny Tobacco. The Platters "Only You," David Bowie "Heroes," splash from the strong Chinese station on 6280. SINPO 43433. Moved to 6291 at 1435 - SINPO 43443.
6305 1017 Radio Merlin Int. Live show. Visage "Fade to Grey," Sharpe & Numan "Change Your Mind." SINPO 34433.
6320 1510 Radio Joey. Madonna "Borderline" & "Burning Up." SINPO 45444.
6325 0929 Premier Radio Int. Billy Joel "Uptown Girl," "Man of Action," then off. SINPO 34433.
6325 1457 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Move from 6291. Roxette "They Will Never Be the Same," ID, greetings. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Jan 18

1611 1937 Radio Twentana. Dutch music, greetings in Dutch. SINPO 43433.
1615 2010 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch music, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
1660 2038 Radio Eigen Risico. Polka, greeting Alf in Sweden. SINPO
1670 1944 Radio Matrix. Amii Stewart "Knock on Wood," Dave Dee, Dozy, Beaky, Mick & Tich "The Legend of Xanadu." SINPO 34433.
3906 1521 Radio Mustang. Reggae, ID. SINPO 34333.
5140 1932 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1326 Radio Harmony. Bing Crosby "My Heart Takes Lessons," Shirley Bassey "My Life." SINPO 45444.
5795 1327 Radio Parade Int. Specials "Ghost Town," Soft Cell "Tainted Love," Shaking Stevens "This Ole House." SINPO 33333.
5810 1334 Sunshine Radio (tent). Laser 558 recording with Charlie Wolf commenting on the North Sea Eurosiege 1985. SINPO 55444.
6205 1404 Laser Hot Hits. BA Robertson "Bang Bang," Heart "Barracuda." SINPO 44433.
6275 1254 Time Radio. Non-stop 60s music, Connie Francis "Everybody's Somebody's Fool" & "My Heart Has A Mind of Its Own," Johnny Tillotson "Poetry In Motion," ID at 1500, he said was testing his new transmitter. SINPO 45444.
6291 1349 Radio Zeewolf. Steve Miller Band "Fly Like An Eagle," Go West "We Close Our Eyes." SINPO 34333.
6320 1546 Radio Joey. Prince "Baby I'm A Star," Level 42 "Running in the Family." SINPO 44433.
6330 1555 Radio Lowland. QSO with Zeewolf. SINPO 34333.
6645 1306 Radio Jan Van Gent. George Jones & Tammy Wynette "My Elusive Dreams." SINPO 34433.
6875 1535 Radio Europe (Italy). Bee Gees "Tragedy," CW QRM. SINPO 33333.
6925 1420 Radio Parade Int. Move from 5795. Human League "Don't You Want Me," Blondie "Rapture." SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Jan 17

1631 1718 Radio Concorde. Flock of Seagulls "I Ran," QSO with Digital. SINPO 34433.
1632 1753 Radio Belladonna. Q65 "You're the Victor," Los Lobos "Let's Go." SINPO 34433.
1638 1738 Radio Alabama. Chris Spedding "Motorbiking," Kim Wilde "Kids in America." SINPO 44433.
1655 1722 Radio Digital. Toto "Africa," QSO Concorde. SINPO 34433.
5780 1635 Radio Harmony. Jimmy Young "Young Lives." SINPO 24332.
5810 1645 Sunshine Radio (tent). Paul McCartney "With A Little Luck," 10CC"I'm Mandy Fly Me," jingle at 1714. SINPO 34333.
6284 1620 Radio Fox 48. Iron Maiden "Can I Play With Madness," 3 Doors Down "Going Down in Flames." SINPO 33433.
6482U 2142 Radio Eldorado (Portugal). Creedence Clearwater Revival "Proud Mary," The Kinks "You Really Got Me." SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Jan 16

1638 2124 Radio Marskramer. Dutch music, ID 2136 greeting Alf. SINPO 44433.
1655 2135 Radio Professor Sikbok. Steve Miller Band "Keep On Rocking Me," a version of "Crocketts Theme," ID. SINPO 44433.
3902 1757 Misti Radio. Cliff Richard "In the Country" & "Power to all our Friends," ID, greeting listeners, good peaks. SINPO 34333.
3921 1749 Radio Europe (Ukraine). Bellamy Brothers "Let Your Love Flow," Wang Chung "Dance Hall Days." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jan 15

1633 1745 Radio Telefunken. The Country Dance Kings "Achy Breaky Heart," ID, then a version of the "Green Green Grass of Home." SINPO 34333.
5780 1623 Radio Harmony. Oscar Peterson Trio "Night Train." SINPO 24332.
5835 1630 Radio 319. The Doors "Riders on the Storm," Veronica jingles, off 1639. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Witte Tornado eQSL

Dutch medium wave pirate Radio Witte Tornado sent me this eQSL and some photos of his equipment. Many thanks.

gerald@onthanet.nl

Tues Jan 14

1617 1952 Radio Marianne. Sabrina "Boys Boys Boys," then Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
1635 1933 Radio Belladonna. "Rawhide," Ike & Tina Turner "Proud Mary." SINPO 34333.
5140 1945 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1608 Radio Harmony. David Benoit "Rejoice," Louis Armstrong "Back O Town Blues." SINPO 23432.
6205 1557 Laser Hot Hits. Squeeze "Up the Junction," Bad Boys Blue "Come Back and Stay." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Radio WDR eQSL

I've received an eQSL from new Dutch SW pirate Radio WDR, who I logged on Sunday evening on 3920 kHz. Thanks for the quick reply.

Mon Jan 13

1630 1830 Radio Weg Piraat. QSO, Diesel "Sausalito Summernight." SINPO 44433.
1633 1823 Radio Telefunken. Joining in the QSO. SINPO 34333.
1633 1829 Radio Schaduwjager. Bolero "Fancy", QSO. SINPO 54444.
1638 2157 Radio Bluebird. Dutch version of "Silence is Golden." SINPO 54444.
1658 1819 Radio Digitaal. Polka, QSO. SINPO 34333.
5140 2152 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.


(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 12

3905 1542 Radio Alice. Vicky Leandros "Come What May," Billy Swann "Let Me Help." SINPO 34333.
3920 1648 Radio WDR. The Cure "A Forest," Queen "Innuendo," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
5035 1341 Radio Pamela. Rose Tattoo "One of the Boys," Metallica "Whisky in the Jar." SINPO 24332.
5780 1100 Radio Harmony. Mario Lanza "You'll Never Walk Alone," Andrea Bocelli "Vivo Per Lei." SINPO 54444.
5840 1010 Radio 319. Radio Veronica recording. SINPO 44433.
6205 1040 Laser Hot Hits. Kraftwerk "Autobahn," Chante Moore "Straight Up." SINPO 44433.
6210 1017 Radio King SW. Roger Chapman "Leader of Men," QRM from French SSB & Laser. SINPO 32432.
6260 1025 Radio Baken 16. Kraftwerk "Trans Europe Express" & "Radioactivity," Diesel "Sausalito Summerlight," ID, greetings. SINPO 34433.
6275 1454 Radio Parade Int. Folk music. SINPO 24332. Signal up to SINPO 44433 at 1526.
6285 1459 Radio Tesla. Polka, QSO Zeewolf. SINPO 23432.
6285 1510 Radio Zeewolf. QSO with Tesla. SINPO 33433.
6287 1115 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). European ballads. SINPO 44433.
6290 1327 Radio KR1. Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up," Scott McKenzie "Are You Going to San Francisco." SINPO 44433.
6305 1505 Cupid Radio. Capella "U Got to Let the Music," Nakatomi "Free." SINPO 44444.
6325 1523 Radio Monique. Talking Heads "Road to Nowhere," Thomas Dolby "Radio Silence." SINPO 44444.
6389 1047 Radio Lesbos. Greek music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Jan 11

1611 1851 Radio Technical Man. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
1614 1821 Radio Mustang. Dutch version of "Sweet Little Lies", greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.
1636 1835 Radio Barones. Koto "Dragon's Legend." SINPO 54444.
1638 1802 Radio Mi Amigo. Polka. SINPO 44433.
1645 1809 Radio Wilskracht. Greeting Alf in Sweden, polka. SINPO 44433.
1656 1850 Radio Eigen Risico. Dutch songs, ID. SINPO 43433.
5780 1356 Radio Harmony. Ennio Morricone "A Fistful of Dollars," Tom Jones "You Can Leave Your Hat On." SINPO 44433.
5850 1444 Panda Radio. Abba "Ring Ring," ID, greetings, off a few minutes later. SINPO 24332.
6205 1332 Laser Hot Hits. Captain Kremmen (Kenny Everett) clip, Take That "Said It All." SINPO 33433.
6210 1653 Radio King Shortwave. Cockney Rebel "Psychomondo," Roger Chapman "Leader of Men." SINPO 33433.
6275 1305 Radio Berlin. Shadows "Slaughter on 10th Avenue," Coldplay "Lovers in Japan." SINPO 44433.
6275 1349 Radio Monique. Bee Gees "You Win Again," German song for SunnyPirate. SINPO 44433.
6280 1257 Radio King Creole. Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing," Dave Edmunds "I Hear You Knocking," splash from 6275. SINPO 33433. At 1313, moved to 6285 - SINPO 34433.
6285 1449 Melkbus Radio. Polka, ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
6290 1340 Radio Odynn. Testing, polka, audio problems. SINPO 23432.
6320 1427 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Jan 10

1640 1715 Radio Professor Sikbok. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1645 2147 Radio Vonkenboer. Dutch music, ID, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
3921 1643 Radio Europe (Ukraine). Bob Marley "So Much Trouble in the World" & "Could You Be Loved." SINPO 34333.
5780 1635 Radio Harmony. Easy listening music, fading out. SINPO 24332.
6205 1625 Laser Hot Hits. Desireless "Voyage Voyage." SINPO 24332.
6290 1702 Radio Fox 48. Billy Ocean "When the Going Gets Tough," Slade "Get Down & Get With It." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Also noted at 2145 several Greek pirates putting in strong signals on 1629, 1650 and 1700 kHz ... stronger than any of the Dutch signals at this time

Thurs Jan 9

1615 2135 Radio Meteoor. Dutch songs, polka. SINPO 44433.
1675 2140 Radio Kristal. Dutch songs, strong signal. SINPO 54444.
3920 1800 Radio Europe (Ukraine). Jive Bunny 60s music mix, ID/email address repeated several times. SINPO 34333.
5135 1743 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on a loop. SINPO 24332.
6305 1812 Radio 319. Offshore recordings, 3-1-9 ID heard at 1821, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
7725 1750 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Jazz music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jan 8

1635 1731 Radio Concorde. Joining in the QSO, strong signal on 1640. SINPO 33433.
1636 1706 Radio Weg Piraat. ID, QSO, polka. SINPO 34333.
1636 1710 Radio Torpedojager. Reporting to Weg Piraat, polka. SINPO 34333.
1640 1735 Radio Casablanca. Starbuck "Moonlight Feels Right," QSO. SINPO 45444.
1645 1725 Radio Bos Piraat. Calling Concorde, Weg Piraat. SINPO 34433.
3920 1651 Radio Europe (Ukraine). Johnny Cash "I Walked tyhe Line" & "A Thing Called Love," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Jan 7

1611 2015 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch music, IDs, Travelling Wilburys "End of the Line." SINPO 43433.
1617 2005 Radio Marianne. Polka, greeting other pirates in Dutch. SINPO 43433.
1655 2034 Radio Speedy Gonzales. Nena "Neuchttum," "IDs, Modern Talking "You Can Win." SINPO 44433.
5780 1623 Radio Harmony. Matt Monroe "Unchained Melody," The Pied Pipers "My Happiness," Tony Christie "Amarillo." SINPO 34333.
7725 1801 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack "I Celebrate My Love for You," Stephanie Mills "Two Hearts." SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Brooklyn Pirate Radio Sound Map fundraising appeal

Do you want to be part of pirate radio history? David Goren, creator of New York's Brooklyn Pirate Radio map.pirateradiomap.com is headed for an upgrade/expansion in 2020 with many exciting new features...  To that end there's a fundraiser afoot!

The Brooklyn Pirate Radio Sound Map is the first phase of a multimedia documentary project which launched in 2017 with the help of funding from the Brooklyn Arts Council (BAC). An interactive online sound map containing archival recordings of the pirate stations is paired with a four part historical essay tracing the development of Brooklyn pirate radio through interviews, and sound recordings.

The map was initially funded by the Brooklyn Arts Council. David is seeking additional funding to continue his research, add new features to the map, and expand the map to the other pirate radio neighborhoods of Queens, the Bronx and suburban New Jersey.

Pls support David via GoGetFunding https://gogetfunding.com/the-brooklyn-pirate-radio-sound-map/

Thanks!
73's
Jack
www.twitter.com/stationqrp

(Info via Jack Jones, Station QRP, www.stationqrp.com )

More information about the Brooklyn Pirate Radio Sound Map on its website  https://www.pirateradiomap.com/

Mon Jan 6

1633 1700 Radio Vrije Vogel. Polka. SINPO 34433.
1640 1738 Radio Concorde. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Sweet Home Alabama," Coldplay "Clocks," greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
1667 1706 Radio Digitaal. Dutch songs, then version of "You'll Never Walk Alone." SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Shortwave pirates heard in 2019

I have been through my logs to see how many European shortwave pirates I heard during the past 12 months. The grand total was 183 - which is almost the same as in 2018, when the total number was 179.

So it looks like the SW pirate scene is pretty stable with hardly any difference in the numbers heard in 2019 & 2018. A few disappeared while a few new names took to the airwaves, plus the regulars who keep the free radio flag flying year after year.

The top country (no surprise) was the Netherlands with 95 shortwave pirates - again almost the same as in 2018 when its total was 99. Second was Germany with 15, Italy and the UK had nine each while Ireland had six.

Some stations were regulars, heard practically daily during the year, like Laser Hot Hits and Charleston Radio, while others made just one or two broadcasts.

Some operators may have used more than one name so the final figure is only a rough guide. There are quite a few unknowns, which are mainly stations playing music and jingles. It is not always easy to tell where they are broadcasting from.

The list doesn't include relays of internet and FM stations, such as Coast FM.

Some stations may not be on the list although they did broadcast last year, but I didn't hear them.

Country breakdown (2018 number in brackets)
The Netherlands 95 (99)
Unknown 40 (31)
Germany 15 (13)
Italy 9 (8)
United Kingdom 9 (10)
Ireland 6 (9)
Belgium 2 (1)
Finland 2 (1)
Greece, Hungary, Ukraine, Norway, Sweden - all 1 each

The UK stations I logged in 2019 were: Bogusman/The Ghoul, Radio Focus Int, Laser Hot Hits, Radio Merlin Int, Radio Pamela, Radio Pandora, Radio Parade Int, Rock Radio Network, XTC.

Not heard in 2019 were Central Radio Int, Empire Radio, Little Feat Radio and Radio Underground.

For my list of shortwave pirates heard in 2019, click here

The MW Free Radio blog has done his annual survey of the Dutch medium wave pirates heard last year. You can see his list on his blog which he updated a few days ago:
https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.com/2020/01/welcome-to-new-decade.html

Europe Music Radio eQSL

An eQSL received from Europe Music Radio which was heard on December 29 on 6275 kHz. Many thanks.

europemusicradio@gmail.com 

Sun Jan 5

1611 1742 Radio Veluwe Star. Dance music. SINPO 43433.
1615 2005 Radio Turftrekker. The Walkers "Lonesome Me," then a version of "Nothing Compares To you," ID, closing down. SINPO 54444.
1635 1922 Radio Belladonna. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Fortunate Song," greeting listeners. SINPO 34333.
1638 1751 Radio Schaduwjager. Shadows "Apache," Joan Osborne "One of Us," Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing," very strong. SINPO 54444.
3937U 1942 Baltic Sea Radio. Beach Boys "Sea Cruise," Queen "We Will Rock You," frequent electronic IDs, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
3940 1512 Radio Batavia. Move from 6290. Men At Work "Down Under," then off. SINPO 34333.
5035 1311 Radio Pamela. Edgar Winter Group "Frankenstein," Green Day "Espionage." SINPO 24332.
5140 1102 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34433.
5780 1107 Radio Harmony. Dinah Shore "It Had to be You," then jazz tune. SINPO 54444.
5795 1303 Radio 102. Fine Young Cannibals "She Drives Me Crazy," Dionne Warwick "All the Love in the World," ID, said using low power. SINPO 24332.
5840 1010 Radio 319. Lynsey de Paul "Ooh I Do," jingle ID and off. SINPO 45444.
6205 1012 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott with dance music. SINPO 33433.
6210 0954 Radio King Shortwave. Mephisto "March of Kamelot," Karel Fialko "Hey Matthew." SINPO 33433.
6240 0946 Radio Casanova. Daniel Boone "Beautiful Sunday," ID, greeting listeners, French song. SINPO 44433.
6260 1458 Radio Quadzilla. La Bionda "One For You." SINPO 34433.
6270 1020 Radio Dummyload. Soft rock, jingle IDs. SINPO 33433.
6275 1026 Radio Quadzilla. Polka. SINPO 33433. Moved to 6278 at 1030. SINPO 34333.
6284 1435 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44433. Heard on 6286 at 511. SINPO 33433.
6285 1343 Radio Monique. REM "The End of the World," Zombies "It's the Time of the Season." SINPO 44433.
6290 1448 Radio Batavia. Arcade fire "The Suburbs," splash from Joey. SINPO 33433.
6306 1442 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Usual mix of musical styles, including Spanish music, polka and country. SINPO 54444.
6390 1352 Radio Witte Reus. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6740 1046 Radio Jan Van Gent. George Baker Selection "Alone," The Seekers "Blowing in the Wind," relaying Eldorado. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jan 4

1634 2032 Radio Barones. John Lee Hooker "That's Alright," Boney M "Daddy Cool," greeting listeners, talking about Dry January. SINPO 54444.
1647 2109 Radio Keizer & Keizerin (tent). "Going Back to Arizona," Coldplay "Yellow." SINPO 44433.
1670 2050 Radio Eigen Risico. Polka, co-channel station underneath. SINPO 43433.
5780 1414 Radio Harmony. Ennio Morricone "For A Few Dollars More," Ella Fitzgerald "S Wonderful." SINPO 44433.
6205 1354 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Michelle Shocked "Anchorage," Abba "Visitors." SINPO 45444.
6230 1346 Coast FM. Tom Jones "She's A Lady," Bryan Adams "Cut Like A Knife." SINPO 54444.
6240 1402 Radio Casanova. Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely," ID, greetings, Chicory Tip "Son of My Father," splash from Coast and utility. SINPO 43433.
6665 1339 Radio Jan Van Gent. The Classics "Yellow Sun of Ecuador." SINPO 34433. Moved to 6740 at 1439 to avoid strong French SSB. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Flashback Music Radio & Radio 102 eQSLs

Two new eQSLs arrived in my inbox from Flashback Music Radio and Radio 102. Both were heard on New Year's Day. Many thanks.

flashbackmusicradio@ gmail.com
radio102@ziggo.nl

Fri Jan 3

6205 1502 Laser Hot Hits. Documentary about closure of the offshore stations, fading out at 1508. SINPO 34433.
6262 1452 Misti Radio. Dutch music, greeting Ray in France. SINPO 34433.
6284 1512 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
*6305 1538 Radio Merlin Int. Gillan "South Africa," Eddy Grant "Gimme Hope Joanna." SINPO 34333. 
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Kiwi SDR, Iceland)

Thurs Jan 2

1620 2224 Radio Ruisbreker. Dutch instrumental music, ID. SINPO 33433.
1630 2207 Radio Meteoor. ID, report to Morgenster, polka. SINPO 44433.
1636 1703 Radio Concorde. Instrumental music, greeting listeners & pirates before signing off. SINPO 33433.
1638 2127 Radio Morgenster. Petula Clark "Downtown," Tracy Ullman "Breakaway." SINPO 33333.
1641 1724 Ros AM. Roxette "Joyride," Rod Stewart "Stay With Me," jingles. SINPO 54444.
1645 2217 Radio Curacao. Polka, ID. SINPO 34433.
1646 1708 Radio Professor Sikbok. Tina Turner "When the Heartbreak is Over," Kane "Where Do I Go Now," splash from 1641. SINPO 53443.
5140 2120 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6922 2212 Radio Jan Van Gent. Abba "Name of the Game," QRM from SSB station on 6925. SINPO 33333. Switched to 6905 at 2220. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Premier Radio Int eQSL

First eQSL of 2020 - for a log of Premier Radio Int on 6270 on New Year's Day. Thanks Jimmy.

premierradio@yahoo.ie

Wed Jan 1

Happy New Year!

1631 1714 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 34433.
1642 1634 Radio Twentana. Dutch music, IDs, greetings, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
3898 1651 Radio Fox 48. Dance music. Moved to 3920 at 1654. SINPO 24332 for both frequencies.
5140 1115 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24432.
5780 1110 Radio Harmony. John McCormack "Keep the Home Fires Burning," Fred Astaire "Cheek to Cheek." SINPO 55444.
5830 1131 Radio Aristona. Booker T "Time is Tight", closing down. SINPO 34333.
5835 1012 Radio 102. Polka, instrumental music, closing down, giving out new email address (radio102@ziggo.nl). SINPO 34433.
5884 1017 Radio 319. Recording of RTL New Year's Eve Party in French. SINPO 45444.
5990 1122 Studio 52 via Nauen. Matchbox "Rockabilly Rebel," ID jingle, George Baker "Wasted Love." SINPO 55544.
6205 1054 Laser Hot Hits. Barbara Dickson "Coming Around Again," Genesis "Entangled." SINPO 45444.
6210 1605 Flashback Music Radio. Visage "Fade to Grey," Boney M "Ma Baker," jingle IDs, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
6225 1040 Radio Dr Tim. Pop/rock, splash from Coast FM. SINPO 32432.
6230 1045 Coast FM. Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning." SINPO 54444.
6260 1050 Radio Dr Tim. Move from 6225. SINPO 34333.
6270 1100 Premier Radio Int. 10CC "I'm Not In Love," ID jingle, Boz Scaggs "We're All Alone," talking about the New Year, Bill Withers "Lovely Day." SINPO 34433.
6290 1008 Sunrise Radio. Dana "Fairytale," Alessi "O Lori." SINPO 34433.
6290 1600 Radio Fox 48. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6875 1034 Radio Europe (Italy). Phil Fearon & Galaxy "Dancing Tight," bursts of utility. SINPO 33433.
6922 1023 Radio Jan Van Gent. Gloria Estefan "Anything for You," Chris Farlowe "Out of Time." SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)