Sat Sept 16

Conditions seemed very changeable today.

First up, Radio MRF (Mike Romeo Foxtrot) heard testing on 6303 @ 1445 with dance music. Fair reception (34433).

Radio Blackbird was on 6270 @ 1455 playing schlager and country music. Gave ID and hotline in Dutch. SINPO 33433.

Good signal from a Dutch station on 6280. First heard at 1425 and still on now (2115). My knowledge of Dutch is not good enough to copy the name. But heard giving out hotline in English, Dutch and German, playing schlager. SINPO 43443.

Weak station on 6300 @ 1625. I don't know if Radio Face de Blatte was still on this time?

Radio Atlantic on 6303 playing dance music @ 1635. Email given as radio.atlantic@hotmail.com (Confirmed by email from station)

No problems identifying Mystery Radio on 6220 @ 1645. Usual strong signal, pop music and canned IDs. SINPO 44444.

Radio Waves Int was heard on 6324 @ 1755 playing country music and French songs. SINPO 34433.

The Bogusman was on 6294 @ 1800 playing a song by Morrissey plus the usual chat. Good signal (44444).

Solar Radio was on 6304 @ 1810 playing 80s pop. SINPO 33443.

Radio Boomerang heard on 6283 @ 1940 (splashing over the other Dutch station on 6280), playing Dutch dance mx. Off at 1945. SINPO 44444.

Weak signal on 6270 @ 2130, struggling to heard above the noise level.

Nothing heard on 75m - I don't know if that was due to propagation.

Fri Sept 15

Solar Radio back on again tonight. Heard on 6283 @ 1840 playing music from the 60s to the 90s. Good signal (43433).

Mystery Radio was on 6220. Heard @ 1850 with 80s pop. SINPO 44444. Still going strong now (2130) - signal pushing 9+10dB.

Radio Bonofox was on 6300 @ 1930, playing oldies. Another good signal (44444).

Radio Boomerang was on 3925 @ 1950 playing rock & pop. Gave out email address of box73@gmx.net and was asking for QSOs. SINPO 44433.

Radio Sensation on 3927 replied. Heard @ 1955 but barely audible here (24332).

Thurs Sept 14

Quite a lot of activity this evening.

Radio Whitesnake was putting in a good signal on 6300 @ 1850, playing rock music and giving out the hotline number. Also gave two email addresses: radiowhitesnake@chello.nl or radiowhitesnake@hotmail.com SINPO 44333.

Skyline Radio Germany was on 6275 @ 1855 with plenty of IDs, talk in German and playing dance music. Fair signal - 34333.

Solar Radio from the UK was back after several weeks absence. Heard on 6283 @ 1900 playing oldies from the 70s & 80s and giving out the hotline number. Good signal here but some utility noise affecting reception (43433).

Radio Likedeeler was on 6294 tonight @ 1910 with rock mx and a hotline number. Fair reception but some splash from Whitesnake. SINPO 33333. By 1950 Likedeeler had moved to 6290 but the usual problem of that 'bleeper' utility that comes and goes on this frequency. SINPO 33433.

Radio Skywire was briefly on 6309 @ 2000 playing schlager. SINPO 33333.

Radio Mazda was on 6280 @ 2010 with a good signal, playing polka and schlager and thanking listeners for SMS messages. SINPO 44444.

Wed Sept 13

Radio Likedeeler continues to be very active on 48m. Heard tonight on 6275 @ 1920 playing rock & pop, spelling out station name. Fair to good signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.

Tues Sept 12

Skyline Radio Germany was heard on 6275 @ 2000 with German rock and talk in German. Fair signal (34333).

Mon Sept 11

Lot of thunderstorms around tonight, making for very crackly reception.

Long programme from Scandinavian free radio station Radio Fox 48. First heard @ 1800 on 6306 and still on at 2130 playing a lot of rock n roll. New mailing address via SRS Germany in Eisenach. SINPO 33333.

Also heard was Radio Likedeeler on 6309 @ 2030 with oldies and talk in German. SINPO 33333.

Sun Sept 10

Good conditions and a lot of activity of 48m this morning.

Orion Radio coming in with an excellent signal on 6281 @ 0820, commenting on the fine weather and playing "Caroline" by the Fortunes. Stayed on longer this Sunday signing off @ 0900. SINPO 44444.

New station heard on 6245 with a poor-fair signal with quite a lot of fading @ 0830. Two people talking in English, heard mention of Dr Tim, Eisenach but couldn't catch the station name - sounded like Operation ???? SINPO 23332. Sounded Dutch or German.

Radio Boomerang with a very strong signal on 6290 @ 0845, playing dance music (54444). At 0905 heard on 6270 - again 54444.

Premier Radio Int, broadcasting live from Ireland, was on 6265 @ 0900 with oldies from the 1970s. Good signal (44444).

Radio Brigitte was on 6540 @ 0855 playing schlager, Boney M etc. Another good signal (44444).

Radio Scirocco was on 6310 @ 0850 with schlager and IDs in Dutch, German and English. SINPO 44433.

Britain Radio Int was on 6239 @ 0915 with a shorter programme than normal, playing pop & rock. SINPO 34433 but did improve during broadcast.

Radio Rob 007 back on 6276 @ 0906 heard calling Radio Boomerang (34433).

Radio Scotland Int also booming in with a 44433 SINPO on 6296 @ 0930, playing pop & rock.

Radio Saturnus was on 6285, reading out SMS messages and playing oldies @ 0940. Good signal (44444).

The "secret sounds of..." Radio Borderhunter was heard on 6210 @ 0950 with oldies, talk in English and mentioned email address of borderhunterradio@hotmail.com Good signal (44444).

The Bogusman was back on 6294 @ 1015 with more talk about his cycling trips and playing obscure music. Good signal from Mr B (44444).

Radio Digital was on 6312 @ 1022, mentioning Zodiac. SINPO 43433. Digital also heard on 6295 @ 1235 with a short broadcast (44444).

Radio Zodiac Int was on 6309 @ 1025, suffering QRM from Digital (33433). Much better reception when moved to 6305. Heard @ 1100 playing the Scissor Sisters new song (44433).

Radio Ramona was on 6400 @ 1145 playing hits from the past 40 years, plus jingles. SINPO 34433.

Radio Minimax was on 6295 @ 1445 playing rock music, giving out the hotline number in English. SINPO 44433. The signal was wiped at at 1500 when Reflections Europe signed on the same frequency. Fortunately Minimax moved to 6290 where still being heard with a good signal (43433).

Radio Bonofox heard on 6310 @ 1930 playing schlager. SINPO 34333.

WNKR was heard briefly on 6400 @ 1945 with one its medium wave programmes featuring Dave Martin playing rock music. Went off suddenly @ 1948. SINPO 44433. It would be good to get some more regular shortwave programmes from WNKR.

Weak signal on 6306 @ 2030. Could be Likedeeler but can't be sure - not helped by splash from Reflections Europe which must be putting out several kilowatts on 6295.

Sat Sept 9

Radio Bonofox was on this morning. Heard @ 0940 on 6306 playing oldies, but suffering some utility QRM. SINPO 33433.

Radio Rob 007 was celebrating his birthday today with a broadcast on 6276, playing 70s music. Heard @ 1415 with 34433 SINPO.

Radio Ramona was heard @ 1425 on 6400 playing oldies with Ramona jingles. SINPO 34433.

Just caught a station called Swinging Radio Europe signing off in German @ 1550 on 6270. Very strong signal (54444). Playing 60s music, mentioned Neede address.

The Italian station Radio Marilyn was heard on 6220 @ 1740 playing oldies, including Hall & Oates and Village People, plus frequent IDs. SINPO 33333.

Bogusman was on this evening on 6294. Heard @ 1925 giving out email address, plus the usual chat and indie music. SINPO 44444, but within 30 minutes signal faded out completely!

Radio Likedeeler continued on 6306. Heard @ 1930 with a SINPO of 33333.

Radio Zeelandia was on 6300 @ 1940 with a good signal playing rock music. Also mentioned hotline number and website: www.radiozeelandia.nl SINPO 43443.

On 75m Radio Spaceman booming in as usual. Heard @ 1950 on 3928 with a 54444 SINPO.

Radio Continental was playing schlager on 3903 @ 2205. Gave out email address of continentalradio@hotmail.com Good signal although frequency was a bit noisy (44343). Closed down @ 2215.

Fri Sept 8

Radio Rob 007 was heard @ 1600 on 6276 playing 70s mx, plus IDs and email. Off at 1620. Fair signal (34433).

Radio Mazda, presumed, on 6290 with schlager @ 1935. Good signal but some utility QRM. 43433.

Thurs Sept 7

Conditions don't seem so good tonight.

Likedeeler is on 6306 but not as strong as previous evenings. Heard @ 1940, caught ID, talk in German but only a SINPO of 24332.

Wed Sept 6

Bit of a battle over one frequency tonight.

Radio Likedeeler was on 6306 while there was also a station on 6305 playing dance music. Likedeeler was coming in well, heard @ 1900 giving out mailing address and phone number but suffering a whistle on the signal from the other station. Signal varied from good to poor. Overall 33333.

The other station was playing non-stop dance music. No IDs heard - possibly Atlantis, which does play this type of music and has used this frequency. It was the stronger of the two stations at times but overall 33433. Gone by 2010 leaving Likedeeler in clear.

Sept 4 & 5

Radio Likedeeler logged tentatively on 6306 on Monday evening @ 1930. Lot of utility noise on the frequency and signal struggling to be heard above it (32332).

Much better tonight - clear ID of Likedeeler, again on 6306 @ 1855, playing oldies, with chat in German and English. SINPO 33333.

One other station tonight heard on 6265 with pop & rock music @ 1845, but no ID heard while I was listening. Anyone ID this station? Good signal here (44333).

The nights drawing in here - now dark at 8.30pm local time (1930UTC).

Sun Sept 3

Strange conditions today. I noticed Achim logged Radio Underground on 6311 but I didn't hear anything at all here.

But the Dutch seemed to be coming in okay. A good signal from Orion playing the Beatles @ 0750 on 6281. A SINPO of 44444.

Radio Enjoy Delux from Germany with a good clear signal on 6300, playing an Elton John song @ 0845. SINPO 44444.

Radio Saturnus also has a good signal on 6295, playing rock music and giving out the SMS number @ 0850. But quite rapid fading so SINPO 44433.

Radio Bonofox was on 6305 playing oldies @ 0855. SINPO 34333. Back again this evening. Heard @ 1955 playing schlager, some utility QRM. SINPO 43443.

Radio Northpole heard @ 0903 on 6270 with oldies, including Michael Jackson. SINPO 34433.

Antonio Radio was on 6266 playing schlager @ 0910 (33333).

West Coast Radio was on 6247. Heard @ 0920 apologising for being off-air due to long phone call! Playing pop but some utility QRM from 6250. SINPO 43433.

Radio Brigitte, presumed, on 6540 @ 0930 playing non-stop schlager but fading out. 34433.

Radio Robbie was on 6275 @ 1015 with polka, schlager and announcements in Dutch and English. SINPO 34433.

Radio Zodiac Int was on 6321 with plenty of IDs and oldies. A good signal but fading a problem - 44433.

Radio Zeelandia heard @ 1130 on 6300 with polka and ID. 34433.

Radio Mazda, presumed, on 6290 @ 1145 with a good signal (44444) but no IDs while I was listening.

Out for rest of day. When got back, switched on and heard Dutch station on 6265 signing off @ 1725. But signal not really rising above the noise - sounded like Zeelandia. (24332).

Also heard Reflections Europe with its religous programmes on 6295 - very strong @ 1740 (9+20db). Also on 3910 but weaker at the moment.

Sat Sept 2

Tentative logging of Radio Golfbreker @ 1450 on 6300 with schlager but lot of fading making it difficult to be sure. SINPO 34333.

Radio Nordsee Int was testing a new antenna on 6210. Heard @ 1555 with oldies followed by sign off at 1600. SINPO 34433.

Not good conditions tonight. Schlager heard on 6290 @ 1830. Possibly Mazda. SINPO 44433.

Clear ID for Mazda on 6305 @ 2000. Schlager heard and ID and address in English but utility QRM (33333).

Radio Korak Int heard for the first time for a long time on 3927 with a mixture of schlager, oldies and instrumental music @ 2005 - but not many IDs. Finally announcement in Dutch and English @ 2045. SINPO 34333.

Finally a weak signal heard on 6276 @ 2040. Oldies but could not get ID. SINPO 24332.

Fri Sept 1

UK station Radio Skeleton heard @ 2100 on 3900 with Oscar talking about Laser and other radio topics and playing Brazilian music.
Coming in well here with a 34333 SINPO. Always an enjoyable and interesting station to listen to. He describes the station as "the bare bones of a radio station" and also announced an email address of radioskeleton@go.com Well worth a listen.

Thurs Aug 31

Radio Sonar heard with a fair-good signal on 6266 @ 1900 playing German rock with talk in German. But suffering QRM from Russian station on 6265 plus SSB QRM. SINPO 32332. But the station moved to 6275 where heard much better @ 1920 with no major interference problems (34333). Gave out email address of radiosonar@hotmail.de

Station came on with schlager @ 2045 on 6305 but signal faded out before could get ID.

Wed Aug 30

Radio Golfbreker on again this evening on 6300. Heard @ 2015 playing polka, schlager and giving out hotline number in Dutch. SINPO 44333.

Radio Likedeeler was on 6309 playing rock music but suffering some SSB QRM @ 2020. SINPO 33333. But by 2130 the signal had improved and QRM gone (44333). Best signal for a long time from Likedeeler, went off 2133.

Radio Bonofox was on 6305 @ 2030 playing schlager and song "Sweet Caroline." Fair signal (34333).

Tues Aug 29

Radio Mazda putting in a good signal on 6305 @ 1750 with schlager and polka. SINPO 44444. Still well heard on 6305 @ 2055 calling Italian station.

Radio Likedeeler was heard on 6309 @ 2040. Deep fades but able to get ID, gave out Neede address. Talk by man and woman in German and English. SINPO 33333.

Radio Golfbreker was on 6300 playing schlager. ID heard in Dutch @ 2050. SINPO 33333.

Mon Aug 28

Radio Kilo Tango Lima heard on 6296 @ 1900 giving out email address and playing 10CC. Address given as kilotangolima48@hotmail.com SINPO 34333.

Weak station heard @ 1930 on 6309. Sounded Dutch but couldn't pick out ID. SINPO 24332.

Another station heard on 6305 @ 1945 playing polka and schlager with short breaks. No ID heard while I was listening. Suffering qrm from adjacent utility. SINPO 33333.

Sun Aug 27

Radio Telstar South heard @ 0755 on 6210 playing 60s music. Faded out (or signed off) a few minutes later. SINPO 34333. Heard again on 6210 @ 1700 with better signal. Fast moving, professional sounding UK station. SINPO 44433.

Orion Radio put in a much better signal this week on 6280. Playing Creedance Clearwater Revival @ 0800 followed by closedown. SINPO 44444.

Radio Brigitte was on 6375 @ 0805 playing schlager and giving out email address. SINPO 34433.

Radio Bonofox back on 6305 @ 0810 with oldies - 34433. Heard again @ 1910 giving out email address: radiobonofox@hotmail.com Spelt out name - seems it is "fox" not "vox."

A weak signal detected on 6200 @ 0815 with oldies but couldn't get ID. SINPO 23432.

Radio Paardenkracht was on 6324 with lots of non-stop oldies, but not many IDs. Did get one eventually @ 0830. SINPO 34433.

Britain Radio International was putting in a good signal on 6242 @ 0905 with its Marine Offence Act programme. SINPO 44444.

Radio Victoria was on 6270 playing Golden Earring @ 0910 and giving out email address of freeradiovictoria@hotmail.com SINPO 34433.

Weekend Music Radio back on 6401 with a signal that varied between fair and good during the day, plus music and radio documentaries. SINPO @ 0930 was 34433 while @ 1630 was 44444.

Radio Valencia playing country & western music @ 0945 on 6304. Also coming in well with a 44444 SINPO.

Radio Zodiac Int with music from the 70s & 80s on 6308 @ 1045. Another 44444 SINPO. Zodiac returned @ 1740 on 6312 with a good signal (44444).

Radio Boomerang very strong on 6295 with dance music on 6295 @ 1055. Closed down a few minutes later. SINPO 54444.

Radio Golfbreker heard with schlager and polka on 6300 @ 1330. SINPO 34333.

Radio Malaisy, tentatively logged, on 6310 with dance music @ 1345. No ID heard. SINPO 33433.

Radio Rob 007 was on 6276 @ 1405 playing 70s oldies. Fair signal (34333). Gave out email address of radiorob007@hotmail.com

Radio Skywire briefly heard on 6306 @ 1615 playing rock music. SINPO 33333.

Mystery Radio booming in with pop music on 6220 @ 1900. SINPO 44444.

Sat Aug 26

Antonio Radio was on 6292 @ 0855 with polka and schlager, off at 0900. SINPO 34433.

ROZ heard on 6268 @ 1700 playing 80s pop. Bit of a whistle on the signal - possibly from a numbers station on 6270. SINPO 33433.

Laser's frequencies of 6220/6275 didn't stay empty for long.

Radio Minimax was on 6275 @ 1830 playing rock music. Good signal (44444) but problem with transmitter as there was a distorted image of the signal 8kHz away on 6283.

Meanwhile Mystery Radio was on 6220. Heard @ 1850 playing dance mx with the usual canned IDs. SINPO 44444.

The usual Saturday evening mess around 6400 with Weekend Music Radio on 6401 and Radio Ramona on 6400. WMR was the stronger here @ 1840 (43443) while Ramona was heard with a 32332 SINPO @ 1845. Pity they can't sort it out.

Radio Spaceman was on 3927 this evening. Heard @ 1920 playing schlager with a 43443 SINPO - buzzing qrm. But by 2200 SINPO was up to 55544. He was joined by Xanadu for the usual enjoyable programme.

Fri Aug 25

Radio Blackbird was heard playing polka on 6300 @ 1635, greeting Dr Tim in English. SINPO 34433. It was a long programme with the station going off at 2000. Email address is blackbird@wanadoo.nl

Radio Mazda was heard @ 1705 on 6290 playing schlager. SINPO 33433. ID heard at 1730 by which time the SINPO had climbed to 43443 - the usual utility problem on that frequency.

Radio Bonovox was on again this evening using 6305 @ 1935. Playing selection of oldies including Robbie Williams and Simple Minds. SINPO 34333. Anyone caught an email address for this station?

Thurs Aug 24

I go on holiday for a few days and when I came back this evening I found Laser Hot Hits had closed down! I saw the statement on their website (www.laserhothits.co.uk) about pressure from the authorities. The station broadcast from Ireland so I wonder if this was pressure from the Irish authorities (ComReg) or the UK authorities (Ofcom) getting tough on the guys behind Laser?

If this is an Irish clampdown how will it affect other 48m stations broadcasting from there, which includes the religious station, Reflections Europe?

The good thing about Laser was what whatever time of the day or night you could turn on the radio (conditions permitting) and hear free radio on shortwave. The band is strangely silent tonight.

Thanks Laser for your many, many hours of great programmes and all you've done over the years for free radio. You can still listen to the station via their website.

A new Dutch station was heard this evening on 48m.

Radio Bonovox was on 6305 @ 1915 playing a varied selection of Dutch and English music with announcements in English. SINPO 34333. He said it was his first time on 48 metres.

Sun Aug 20

Conditions poor again today with no stations being heard very well.

Orion Radio was on 6400 @ 0755 with his usual closedown at 0800 with SINPO of 34433.

Station on 6290 @ 0805 playing schlager - possibly Mazda but I didn't catch any IDs. Another 34433.

Another unid on 6270. Station playing non-stop 60s mx most of the morning. First heard @ 0810 but again no IDs heard. SINPO 33333.

A station I did manage to identify was Radio Paardenkracht on 6250 playing schlager. Signal weak at first but did improve during the morning. SINPO 23332.

Radio Scirocco was heard on 6280 @ 0825 playing schlager and giving out hotline number in Dutch and German. SINPO 34433.

Radio Valencia was on 6310 @ 0940 playing country & western music and greeting Marko. Again a 34433 SINPO.

Radio Quintus was on 3927 @ 1935 with schlager and IDs. Reception spoilt by a buzzing noise - SINPO 33333.

Sat Aug 19

German station Radio 73, which used to transmit via the Latvia transmitter, made a broadcast via IRRS on 9310. Heard @ 0900 but signal poor here (24332). The station is supposed to be repeating the programme tomorrow at 0700 on 9310 and Thursday at 1900 on 5775.

Radio Waves Int was heard on 6324 @ 1450 playing French music with talk in French. SINPO 34333.

A documentary about offshore pirate Radio London heard on 6401 @ 1455, which carried on for most of the evening. SINPO 34333 but stronger in the evening. Was this via Weekend Music Radio?

Skyline Radio Germany heard @ 1715 playing rock music on 6285, announcing the Neede mailing address and a new phone number. Fair signal here but a lot of static noise (34333 SINPO).

Weak signal heard on 6295 @ 1805 but couldn't make out an ID through the noise. Sounded German - Bermudadreieck?

Radio Ramona was on 6400 @ 1820, but a poor choice with the other station on 6401 so difficult to hear - SINPO 32332.

Radio Alfa Lima was on 6277 with a good signal @ 1835 playing dance music. Suffering some QRM from Laser although Alfa Lima had a stronger signal. 43433 SINPO.

A weak Dutch station heard on 3907 @ 1945 but nothing else on 75m.

But when darkness fell (about 2000UTC), everything faded out on 48m, including Laser and that was it!

Fri Aug 18

Voice of the Netherlands was heard @ 1000 on 6288 playing dance music, announcements in English, off at 1002. SINPO 34433.

Laser Hot Hits was heard on 6220 in parallel with 6275, with the 6220 transmitter slightly stronger - S9, compared to S8 for 6275 @ 1845. For several weeks the two frequencies were running different programmes. Could be a new transmitter in use on 6220, or Laser using higher power?

Radio Victoria heard playing soft rock @ 2055 on 6285. SINPO 33433.

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Thu Aug 17

Not much heard tonight.

West Coast Radio was on 6294. Heard @ 2155 playing Madness, then ID with contact details. Signal struggling - SINPO 34333.

Not helping reception was a strong utility station on 6305 all evening which wiped out most of the band from 6300-6310.

Also I heard a Russian station on 6265 @ 1930. Not a pirate, but anyone know who it was?

Laser coming in well this evening on 6220/6274 with different programmes and no problems with Mystery Radio which wasn't on tonight.

Wed Aug 16

Good conditions tonight with Bogusman blasting in on 6295 @ 1945 with more tales of his cycling trips around the Midlands and playing alternative music. He also announced an email address: differentradio@yahoo.co.uk

Radio Northpole was on 6305 playing music from the 60s/70s. He finally IDed @ 2000 after 30 minutes of non-stop music before signing off @ 2005. Good signal (44444).

Station on 6286 playing schlager @ 2200. Went off at 2225 with no IDs. Coming in quite well but some utility interference and beginning to fade - SINPO 43433.

Tues Aug 15

Radio Malaisy, presumed, playing continuous dance music. Heard on 6310 @ 1730 with a 34433 SINPO. Signal strengthened during the evening until closedown at 1945. These Italian-based pirates don't seem to like talking between records!

Radio Whitesnake was heard on 6290 @ 1940 greeting listenings in Dutch. Went off at 1943 with closing announcements in Dutch and English. SINPO 33433.

Radio Quintus was on 6294 @ 2015 playing 60s music, polka and schlager. Fair signal - SINPO 34433.

Mon Aug 14

West Coast Radio was heard @ 1645 on 6305 with QSO in Dutch. SINPO 33443.

Bogusman was on 6295. Heard with a very good signal @ 1930 talking about cycling and playing alternative/indie music. SINPO 54444. Off @ 2000. Probably the strongest I've heard him. He is still resisting modern technology and has no email address or mobile phone number, but can be contacted via PO Box 53, Bilston, Wolverhampton, West Midlands WV14 6YS.

Sun Aug 13

Again, conditions remain poor with only the strongest stations heard here.

First up, Radio Paardenkracht on 6265 @ 0750 with oldies and a 34333 SINPO.

Orion Radio was on 6300 this Sunday. Heard @ 0800 mentioning the nice weather in the Netherlands. Using 400W so coming in well here although the band was quite noisy this morning with a lot of rapid fading. SINPO 44333.

A station heard on 6294 @ 0755 but not strong enough to pick out an ID from the static and splash from Orion.

After Orion signed off @ 0809, Radio Digital came on 6300 with a short QSO in Dutch.

Weekend Music Radio was on 6401. Heard @ 0820 with talk about the Irish radio scene in the 1980s and a documentary about the Irish pirates, like ARD and Radio Dublin, from that decade. SINPO 44333.

Another unidentifed station on 6310 with short broadcast @ 0825 with polka , schlager and announcement in Dutch and German. But again static and fading stopped me getting an ID. Went off @ 0830. SINPO 44333.

Premier Radio Int was on 6240 - as his usual frequency of 6265 was occupied by Paardenkracht. Heard @ 0915 with oldies, some utility qrm. SINPO 33333.

Radio Valencia was on 6310 @ 0930 with schlager. SINPO 34333.

Premier Radio went off @ 1000, with the channel taken over by Britain Radio Int. Heard on 6241 @ 1005 with a Marine Offences Act special programme. Best signal of the morning - 44444. Probably via Jolly Roger Radio.

Radio Malaisy, presumed, on 6310 playing non-stop 80s dance music. Heard @ 1545 with a 34433 SINPO.

Radio Ramona was on 6400 @ 1900, suffering co-channel qrm from WMR. Playing 80s music, SINPO 33443.

Sat Aug 12

Valley Wave Radio, presumed, on 6306 @ 0910 playing instrumental electronic music, including Kraftwerk's "Tour de France." Beginning to fade badly, no IDs heard. SINPO 34433. If it was VWR, first time I've logged this station for several months.

Radio Paardenkracht playing music by Rolling Stones on 6295 @ 1410. Announcement in Dutch, including email address. Off at 1423. SINPO 34433.

Radio Valencia was playing country & western music on 6310 @ 1430. SINPO 34333.

Evening conditions on 48 metres not good again - only two stations logged, apart from the regulars.

Radio Skywire heard on 6306 playing music by Dire Straits @ 1920. Went off 10 minutes later. SINPO 34333.

Weekend Music Radio was on 6401 @ 2045 playing rock music, talking about how much colder weather is in Scotland now. (I now, it feels like September here, too!) Signal not nearly as strong as previous weeks. SINPO 34333.

It was not all bad news.

On 75m Radio Spaceman was putting in a great signal on 3923 @ 1935 with a 54444 SINPO. Still going as I type this @ 2225, signal still 9+20dB. Joined by Boomerang, Delta, Xanadu. Went off @ 2255. Later heard on 1645 medium wave in QSO with Barcelona and Digital.

Fri Aug 11

Is it the propagation or have the Dutch gone on holiday?

Again, the only stations heard tonight were Mystery Radio and Laser Hot Hits, fighting over 6220.

On 6274, Laser putting in a very good signal @ 2140 with 54444 SINPO with a New Orleans tribute show, but beginning to fade out by 2150.

Thurs Aug 10

No Dutch stations heard here tonight. Where there any on?

Laser coming in well on 6274 @ 2030 (43443) although suffering some utility qrm. Not doing so well on 6220 at this time where it was up against Mystery Radio with a stronger signal.

Mystery Radio blasting in @ 2215 on 6220 with a 44444 SINPO playing 80s dance music. Laser completed faded out. Familiar canned ID.

Wed Aug 9

Station heard on 6300 @ 2015 playing dance music. Good signal here but no IDs heard. Went off (or faded out) at 2115. SINPO 44333.

Mystery Radio was competing with Laser on 6220. Mystery had the stronger signal here @ 2140 but Laser still audible in background.

Tues Aug 8

Monday night very disappointing but tonight a bit more to report on 48m.

A weak signal detected on 6310 @ 1940 but no chance of getting an ID.

Better luck on 6302 where Radio Zodiac Int was putting in a good signal @ 1945. He was playing rock music, including Pink Floyd, The Doors and Led Zep. Also frequent mentions of phone number and email. SINPO 44333.

Mystery Radio was back on 6220. Heard @ 1955 playing Euro-pop, co-channel with Laser but with a stronger signal (43433). As I type this Mystery Radio still booming in @ 2150, while Laser has faded out (44433).

Sun Aug 6

Conditions today started off well but deteriorated later.

Orion Radio heard signing off @ 0800 on 6290. Coming in with a good signal here (44444), using 350W.

On 6325 was Radio Paardenkracht with schlager @ 0805. Bit noisy on the frequency so only a 34333.

Premier Radio Int was heard competing with another station for 6265 @ 0810. Neither station dominated the channel so 32432 SINPO for Premier. When I returned to the frequency 10 minutes later, Premier was in the clear and coming in with a good signal (44444) playing the usual 70s music and jingles.

Radio Brigitte Int was on 6540 @ 0815 with good clear ID and email address in English, French and German, followed by schlager. SINPO 34333.

Delta Radio (Gelderland) was on 6290 playing the Rolling Stones @ 0830 and giving out the phone number in German and Dutch. SINPO 44433.

Weekend Music Radio was back on 6401 @ 0835 playing rock music. Signal faded out for most of the day but as type this (2020UTC) WMR is blasting in here with 9+20dB signal. Operator Jack talking about getting QSL cards printed for all the reception reports received.

Antonio Radio was playing polka @ 0840 on 6300. Splash from Delta Radio (33333).

Not a good day for reception of Radio Underground here. Picked him @ 0935 on 6311 with a fair, but noisy signal (34333). But not much trace of the signal for the rest of the day. I did hear him mention that WNKR would be making a special broadcast on 1476 next weekend to mark the anniversary of the Marine Offences Act.

Radio Saturnus was on 6285 @ 1000, giving out his phone number, email and playing oldies. Fair signal here (34333).

Radio Quintus was on 6291 @ 1200 playing polka, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34433.

Sat Aug 5

Good conditions with 48 metres holding out well into the evening.

Radio Digital was playing 60s mx @ 1645 on 6311. Fair signal (33433). He was back later in the evening on 6311, signing off @ 2215 with a 44444 SINPO. Gave email address of digital480@hotmail.com

Weekend Music Radio was back on 6401 @ 1730 with rock music, het from another station (Radio Ramona). SINPO 43433.

Radio Oscar Zulu (ROZ) coming in well on 6268 @ 1735 with oldies. SINPO 34333. Email is roz@sayhello.nl Best signal I've heard from ROZ for some time, although did suffer briefly from QRM from a numbers station on 6270 (see note).

Delta Radio booming in on 6290, playing UB40 @ 1740, some dance music and off at 1807. SINPO 54444. Delta was back @ 2050 on 6305 playing non-stop music. Still going strong @ 2220, giving out mobile number, greeting listener in Finland in English (44444).

Radio Ramona was on 6400 - clashing with WMR again for most of the evening - although at 1840 Ramona was the stronger signal. Oldies, jingles. SINPO 33333. Maybe the two stations should let each other know when they plan to broadcast as they can't both use 6400 at the same time!

A station not heard for sometime was Radio Black Arrow who was on 6295 @ 2025 playing music from 80s & 90s. Gave out email address of radioblackarrow@hotmail.com

A weak station heard on 6300 @ 2100, squeezed between Delta & Black Arrow so couldn't ID.

Radio Scotland Int made a short test on 3931 @ 2215, playing "Silver Machine" and the theme from "Hawaii 5-O" before going off. SINPO 44433.

Fri Aug 4

A day off today so was able to have a quick tune around in the afternoon and heard Radio Zeelandia on 6270 @ 1445 playing schlager, but suffering splash from Laser on 6274. SINPO 33433.

In the evening, I heard Radio Fox 48 from Norway on 6300 @ 1940 playing the Freddie Mercury song "Barcelona" and giving ID. Signal poor with fair peaks (34333).

Radio Quintus was on 3928 @ 2040 giving out SMS number, ID in English and Dutch. Again poor signal reaching fair levels, although did improve later on around 2150. (34333). Email is radioquintus@hotmail.com

The mystery station on 6401 was on again tonight with non-stop music from 70s/80s. Fair signal (34333).

Radio Romeo Echo was on 6325 playing schlager @ 2055. Also offering "a nice QSL" for reception reports to romeoecho@home.nl Off at 2145.

Thurs Aug 3

Radio Valencia heard on 6310 @ 2005 playing country mx for Jari of Finland. SINPO 43333. Reception improved after dark (about 2030) to a 44444 before fading out after 2100.

Station on 6268 heard @ 2010 playing Status Quo. Lost the signal @ 2013. Was this ROZ who I know uses this frequency? SINPO 33333.

Another unidentified station on 6401 @ 2020. Could be same station as previous evening (see Aug 2 posting and comments) Playing oldies mx, no IDs. SINPO 33333. Some utility QRM, improved after 2100 before fading out.

Wed Aug 2

A bit of a mess of stations around 6400.

There was a Dutch station on 6403 @ 1930 playing schlager but couldn't catch the ID due to splash from 6401. SINPO 23332.

The station on 6401 was presumed to be Weekend Music Radio playing non-stop oldies. Heard @ 1940 with Chas & Dave, No Doubt and Hall & Oates. Deep fades but signal did reach good levels - 43433. A whistle from the other station on 6403.

Radio Verona was heard on 6295 with a good signal @ 2020 playing schlager and giving out a number for SMS messages in English, Dutch and German. SINPO 44433.

Tue Aug 1

The start of a new month and on 6400 was Weekend Music Radio (presumed) playing a recording of the Irish pirate Radio Nova @ 1915. Or it could have been the WMR hoax station as the real WMR has been using 6401. They had a good signal - SINPO 44444.

But nothing heard here of Dutch stations tonight.

By the way, I couldn't listen on Monday evening as I had to work.

Sun July 30

Almost a total fade out on 48 metres first thing with only Laser just about audible on 6220/6274 - no Dutch stations at all @ 0745. The situation didn't improve until mid-morning when more stations began to appear. Only signals from Ireland seemed to be making the skip.

Premier Radio Int was heard on 6265 @ 0820 playing the Human League and Dire Straits. 34333 SINPO.

Radio Paardenkracht was on 6325 @ 0845 playing schlager. SINPO 34433, improved later in the morning. Gave out email address of paardenkracht@draait.nl

Radio Valencia was on 6308 @ 1000 with schlager and announcements in English and Dutch. Conditions now beginning to pick-up. SINPO 44433.

Delta Radio (Gelderland) was on 6305 @ 1030 playing dance music. SINPO 44433.

A station I haven't heard for a few months, Radio Atlantis, was on 6300 playing dance music. SINPO 33433.

Radio Boomerang was on 6293 @ 1115 with a short broadcast, playing "Good Vibrations," then ID in Dutch. 43433.

The Bogusman with his reflections on life and alternative music was on 6266 @ 1140 with a 44433 SINPO. Back again in the evening, heard at 2035 on the same frequency playing Suede and talking about art galleries. Good signal - 44444.

Radio Mazda was on 6290 @ 1230 with schlager and polka and giving out the phone number. 43433.

I was out for the rest of the afternoon. When I returned switched on and heard a station on 6303 @ 1900. Unfortunately suffering strong SSB QRM and splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. Probably Dutch (32432).

Sat July 29

48 metres came alive once the sun set here - about 8.55pm British Summer Time (1955UTC).

Radio Mazda coming in with a very good signal on 6290 @ 2000 playing a song by Boney M. SINPO 54444.

On Air AM from Germany was heard signing off @ 2005 on 6246 with some utility qrm. Fair signal here. SINPO 33333.

On 6310 was Radio Valencia playing schlager @ 2010 and giving out the hotline number in Dutch and English. Some ssb qrm. SINPO 43433.

A short test from Radio Paardenkracht on 6325 @ 2035 playing some instrumental music, and talking in Dutch. Off at 2042. Good signal from Mr Horse Power - 44444.

Radio Boomerang was blasting in 0n 6300 @ 2050 playing oldies from 70s/80s, including "Come Up & See Me" and "School's Out." Excellent signal - 54444. Also gave email address of box73@gmx.net Off at 2113.

Radio Zoulou Kilo from France heard @ 2115 on 6300 calling Boomerang. Poor signal here, but just readable. SINPO 24332. Short QSO with Boomerang.

Premier Radio Int was on 6240 @ 2125 playing his usual 70s oldies and "Premier Radio" jingles. Good signal - 44433. Went off at 2205.

Station on 6300 @ 2200 playing non-stop Beatles songs. SINPO 34333 until lost under utility noise.

Fri July 28

Poor conditions so not much heard.

Delta Radio was on 6305 @ 1940 with thanks to Jaroslav for SMS and talking about the weather in English and playing schlager. Fair signal - 34433 SINPO.

The only other station I heard was Laser on 6220/6274. But signal was fair at best.

Thurs July 27

Radio Mazda was putting in a good signal on 6305 @ 2020 with non-stop schlager. ID heard at 2103 giving out hotline in Dutch and English. SINPO 44444.

Radio Romeo Echo was on 6320 @ 2145 giving out his email address and playing oldies, including "Mrs Robinson," "Twist and Shout." Clear channel but some static noise (although not as bad as the night before). SINPO 34333.

Wed July 26

Another evening with a lot of crackle on 48 metres but not much else.

Only station to report was Radio Zodiac heard signing off @ 1940 on 6302 with the RNI theme and a Zodiac jingle. SINPO 34333.

Tues July 25

Not great conditions as the heat continues to rise here again...it feels like it's been the hottest summer ever!

Weak Dutch station on 6290 @ 2000. Heard schlager but heavy ssb and utility qrm on same frequency made getting ID almost impossible. 22332.

Tentative logging of Radio Ruigezand (Roughsand) on 6307 @ 2155, giving out email address and signing off with song "Amsterdam". Closed down at 2200. Fading and crackling made it difficult to be 100% sure. SINPO 34333.

Mon July 24

Radio Valencia heard @ 1915 on 6304 with schlager. Good signal here, giving out email address. SINPO 43433.

Radio Intercity was on 6289 with ID @ 1948, greeting Jari from Finland in English. Also gave out phone number and email address. Playing dance mx. SINPO 34433.

Just turned on the radio again @ 2225 to hear station playing schlager on 6311. Went off a few minutes later without ID. SINPO 34433. Any ideas?

Sun July 23

Weekend Music Radio coming in well on 6401 @ 0825. SINPO 44444. The station said it plans to get some QSLs printed up by the end of the month. Mailing address is 14 Stone Row, Coleraine, Northern Ireland BT52 1EP.

Radio Paardenkracht was on 6290 @ 0830 with oldies, mentioning Marcel from France. SINPO 44444.

Conditions not been great for the short skip from Radio Underground's transmitter to my receiver today. Faded in at 0835 on 6311 with Steve and the free radio news before Andy Walker and a Syd Barrett (of Pink Floyd) special. SINPO 43433. Signal disappeared for most of the day before returning in the early evening.

Antonio Radio playing polka on 6300 @ 0845 with Dutch announcements. SINPO 34433.

Premier Radio Int, overlooking Galway Bay, on 6265 @ 0850 with the usual 70s mx. 43433 SINPO.

Radio Brigitte was on 6540 @ 0905 with polka, but suffering ssb qrm. 33433.

Laser Hot Hits was heard via Jolly Roger Radio on 6242 @ 0910 with 60s mx. SINPO 43433. Laser was also on via JRR's other transmitter on 6380 @ 1000 but swamped by utility qrm. SINPO 32332.

Radio Shadowman coming in with a good signal on 6305, playing polka, @ 0915. SINPO 44444.

Radio Waves Int from France was on 6324 @ 0920 with country music and IDs in French and English. 33433.

Britain Radio Int via JRR on 6242 @ 0935 playing some rare 60s mx. A good signal here - 44444. Later in the morning it was one of the best on 48 metres.

Radio Mazda was on 6280 @ 0955 playing schlager and giving out the station hotline. 43443.

Solar Radio was on 6304 @ 1545 with 80s pop. SINPO 34433.

Sat July 22

Weekend Music Radio on 6401 @ 1815 reading listeners' letters, a repeat of a previous programme. Good signal, 44343.

The Finnish pirate Radio Blue House was back on the air with a great signal on 6305 @ 1900 - obviously relayed via one of the Dutch powerhouse stations. Heard here with a 44343 SINPO playing blues music. After dark SINPO rose to 54444. Off at 2100. He uses the SRS Germany mailing address or email to radiobluehouse@hotmail.com

A tentative logging of Radio Likedeeler on 6283 playing pop @ 1925. SINPO of 32332. Station suffering qrm from the UK station Solar Radio, who was using 6284. Solar, slightly stronger here, with a SINPO of 33333.

Radio Ramona heard on 6400 @ 1930 suffering interference from Weekend Music Radio 1kHz away. SINPO 32332.

An unidentified station on 6270 @ 1955 with co-channel ssb qrm and splash from Laser on 6274. SINPO 22332. Couldn't pick out an ID.

Another unidentified station heard on 6325 playing non-stop 70s and 80s music. No IDs heard. Quite a lot of static in the air after a huge thunderstorm during the afternoon. 34333.

Delta Radio was on 6305 @ 2205 with oldies. Superb signal - 54444 SINPO.

Radio Mazda was on 6290 playing schlager @ 2215. Also coming in well with a 44444 SINPO.

Fri July 21

Radio Mazda coming in with a good signal here on 6305 @ 2020 playing schlager, announcements in Dutch, English and German. SINPO 44444.

On 6400 was Radio Ramona @ 2025 playing oldies, IDs and email address. SINPO 34333.

Radio Spaceman was on 75 metres on 3927. Heard @ 2035 playing 80s rock "Final Countdown," "Eye of the Tiger." Good signal - 44444.

Radio Romeo Echo was on 6311 @ 2205, heard playing "My Sharona," and giving out email address, romeoecho@home.nl Fair signal but some static - another humid, hot night here. SINPO 34333.

Premier Radio Int made a short test on 6265 @ 2215 playing some 70s mx. Good signal with live announcements. Went off at 2225. SINPO was 44333.

The strongest station on the band after 2200 was the Chinese station on 6280, playing traditional Chinese music - but not a pirate!

Thurs July 20

Eldorado Radio was on 6298 @ 2000 playing Veronica jingles, giving out email address in Dutch and English. SINPO 33333.

Station heard on 6303 @ 2200 playing oldies and ballads. Signal disappeared - either switched off or faded out - at 2215 before I could hear an ID. SINPO 34333. I see Achims Free Radio Disaster had West Coast logged on this frequency - see link.

Wed July 19

Radio Ramona heard @ 2045 on 6400 playing dance music and giving out the email address of radioramona@hotmail.com Fair signal here (33333).

West Coast Radio was on 6312 @ 2210 playing some dance mx and 80s mx. Again a fair signal, peaking at good levels (34333). WCR signed off at 2245.

Tues July 18

Not much to report.

Station heard @ 1915 on 6300 playing song "Wall of Sound" several times before going off, no ID heard. SINPO 34333.

Another station heard on 6400 @ 1930 playing dance mx. Again no ID heard while I was listening. 33333. Possibly Radio Ramona.

Nothing heard later on apart from Laser on 6275/6220.

Any ideas?

Mon July 17

West Coast Radio heard @ 2150 on 6305, giving out email and snail mail addresses and phone number, playing rock mx. SINPO 34433. Unfortunately signal not holding up well and soon faded out.

Weekend Music Radio booming in on 6401 @ 2200 playing rock mx and reading letters from listeners in Belgium, Holland and Japan. SINPO 44444. Operator Jack says he plans to be on every weekend. Signal still good an hour later.

Sun Jul 16

Another very hot day. Not good for shortwave reception.

I heard Radio Saturnus @ 0750 on 6265 playing schlager, announcements in Dutch and English. 33433 SINPO.

Radio Orion playing a selection of oldies plus some polka music on 6400 @ 0755. Signed off @ 0805. SINPO of 44333.

Radio Victoria was on 6285 @ 0810 playing rock and pop. Fair signal - 34433.

Solar Radio heard on 6211 @ 0905 playing dance mx. Fair signal but fair bit of fading - 34433.

Radio Underground finally faded in @ 0920 on 6311 although most of day suffering deep fades - a good signal at times and other times disappeared completely. He also announced a new phone number of 07908 556 163. SINPO 33433. Thanks for the mention, Steve.

Premier Radio Int was heard on 6265 @ 0925 playing the usual 70s mx and "Premier Radio" jingles. 34433.

Radio Valencia was on 6304 @ 0935 with schlager and oldies, like "Don't Cry for Me Argentina." Gave out email address of pk152@hotmail.com SINPO 34433.

Looked for Sligo European Radio on 9330 but nothing here, although I did hear Laser Hot Hits on 9390 with a fair signal.

Bogusman heard on 6266 @ 2035 chatting about life etc, and playing indie music. SINPO 43433.

Eldorado Radio was on 6307 @ 2145 playing "Japanese Boy" and other oldies. SINPO 34333.

West Coast Radio heard on 6286 @ 2155 with dance music. Some splash from Reflections Europe, strong here on 6295. WCR's SINPO was 33433.

Sat July 15

Poor conditions on 48m tonight and not much heard.

First up, was Weekend Music Radio (the real one this time, I think) @ 1830 on 6401, playing Black Sabbath and WMR jingles. 34433 SINPO.

Radio Mazda was playing a lot of non-stop schlager on 6290. He finally did ID @ 1845. Another 34433 SINPO.

I think 75m was a bit better. Certainly Spaceman was coming in well on 3927 @ 2015 with 44444 SINPO playing schlager and chat in Dutch and English.

But it was bad news for a station on 3922 which was swamped by Spaceman's mega-signal. Heard some 80s pop but couldn't catch an ID. Went off @ 2020.

Even Laser was struggling on 6275/6220. When I returned to the radio I heard a German station on 6306 @ 2140 playing German pop. Modulation was a bit distorted and again I couldn't get an ID and 48m was rapidly fading out. SINPO 34433.

Any ideas on the unids?

Fri July 14

Radio Saturnus heard on 6323 @ 1940 with 50W playing dance mx. Some utility qrm (43333) - signal improved to 44444 later on. He said he was sitting in his backyard as it was a warm evening in the Netherlands.

Antonio Radio heard playing polka on 6302 @ 1945. Good signal here (44444). He was joined by Whitesnake Radio.

Intercity Radio on 6296 @ 2035 with dance mx. Fair signal here (34333).

Station on 6284 @ 2045 playing non-stop oldies from 80s & 90s. SINPO 33433 but no IDs heard.

I just caught Radio Zodiac signing off on 6313 @ 2130. Good signal here (44444).

Weak signal on 6300 @ 2210. Not strong enough to ID - possibly Dutch (24332). I think 48m was fading out earlier than previous nights.

Thurs July 13

ROZ was heard on 6268 @ 1915 playing rock and pop from the 70s & 80s. Some splash from Laser on 6275. SINPO 33433.

Solar Radio was on 6305 @ 2035 playing a wide selection of music from the 60s, 70s & 80s. Giving out mobile phone number for contact. Some ssb qrm (43433). Still on at 2300 (midnight UK time).

Radio Digital made a short broadcast on 6313 @ 2040 playing dance mx, and mentioning Intercity Radio. Talk in Dutch. 44333.

Weekend Music Radio was on 6400 @ 2150. It could be the hoax WMR as programme was one aired a few weeks ago. Coming in quite well with a 44333 SINPO.

Wed July 12

Not good conditions so not much heard.

I did pick up Eldorado Radio on 6297 @ 2000 with schlager and IDs. SINPO 34333.

Radio Ruigezand heard on 6301 @ 2040 playing rock music and giving out its email address. Another 34333 SINPO.

Hoax WMR

This message left by Jack Russell of the real Weekend Music Radio at Swedish Report Service forum: "Hey there guys, If anyone has been tuning around 6400.2 recently. The hoax WMR has been back playing recordings of WMR from 2 weeks ago. Heard Sunday night and monday night so far. The real WMR freq is more like 6401, although another crystal is needed to bring the freq down a bit. WMR has a new e mail address... wmrscotland [at] yahoo.co.uk."


Whoever this WMR hoaxer is was putting out a signal as good as the real WMR. The only giveaway was the slight difference in frequency. Of course, he is not pretending to be WMR - he is rebroadcasting the programmes of the real WMR - but why?

Tues July 11

Radio Intercity was heard @ 2000 on 6312 playing 80s mx. Coming in well here with a 34333 SINPO. Off at 2055. Announced email address of intercityradio@hotmail.com

Dutch station on 6294 playing dance mx @ 2010. Signal not quite strong enough to hear an ID. 24332.

No problems hearing Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 2100. Very good signal (54444) with schlager.

Another unidentified station on 6285. Playing non-stop mx. Went off suddenly @ 2140. 44433.

West Coast Radio on 6295 @ 2145. Good signal again (44444), playing rock mx. He was also joined by Rob 007 and Radio Ramona. Off at 2320. Thanks for the kind words about this site. Much appreciated.

Mon July 10

Weekend Music Radio on 6400 @ 1905. Coming in well with 44444 SINPO.

Tentative log of Wave Radio on 6300 @ 1915. Station playing rock music but no ID while I was listening. 33333 SINPO.

Station on 6304 @ 1920 playing music by 80s band The Smiths (43433). Again no ID and lost at 1930 when Radio Mazda signed on on 6305 with schlager. Bit of a whistle between the two signals (43443).

West Coast Radio heard @ 2155 on 6295 playing 80s pop. A good signal here (44444). Reception held up until 2310UTC when it faded out. WCR announced email address of westcoastam@hotmail.com and snail mail address of Baljuwstraat 24, 2225GG Katwyk, Netherlands.

Still a horrible mess on 6305 @ 2200. Station playing 90s dance mx competing with a station playing 80s soft rock. Bad heterodyne and couldn't pick an ID out of either. It's a shame stations can't check whether frequencies are clear before switching on to avoid this situation!

Sun July 9

Quite a lot of activity on Sunday morning. Cool and windy day here - heatwave is over!

Starting off with Orion Radio on 6400 @ 0740 playing oldies, giving out the address (in Oldebroek) and email. 34333 SINPO.

Radio Borderhunter was on 6210 @ 0745 playing 60s mx. Always seems to be well received here - today no exception (44444).

On 6292 @ 0750 was Antonio Radio playing instrumental music and in qso with Sallandse Boer and Digital. 34333.

Premier Radio Int from the west coast of Ireland was on 6265 @ 0755 playing the usual 70s mx. 34433 here.

Radio Mazda was playing schlager on 6305 @ 0820. Good signal here - 44444.

Radio Paardenkracht was on 6325 @ 0825, co-channel with a weaker station underneath. Playing dance mx. 33443.

On 6269 was Radio Saturnus playing 80s mx @ 0830 with 33433 SINPO and giving out its email address of radiosaturnus@hotmail.com

Jolly Roger Radio was on 6242 with Big Bill's Country Classics - an American country music show @ 0835 with 33433. JRR also relayed Britain Radio Int @ 0905. Roger Davis heard talking about 40th anniversary of start of Radio 270 - an offshore station that broadcast off the Yorkshire coast in the mid-1960s.

Radio Shadowman was on 6297 @ 0910 playing schlager & oldies, talk in Dutch. Gave email address as radioshadowman@hotmail.com

Couple of German station stations heard on 6205 & 6285. Not strong enough to ID here. Bermuda DX logged Thunderbird on 6205 & Likedeeler on 6285.

On 6265 was Delta Radio @ 0940 with schlager, oldies. At first co-channel qrm (probably with Premier Radio) but later in the clear. SINPO 43433. Gave email address as deltaradio@tiscali.nl Off 1155.

On 6300 was a station playing polka @ 1045. Again not strong enough to ID.

Weekend Music Radio heard @ 1630 on 6400 - slight change from previous frequency of 6401. Featured rock music and recordings of old shortwave stations. 44433 SINPO. Still going strong @ 2300, when signal began to fade out. Around 2200, signal was 9+20dB.

Radio Ridiculous was testing equipment on 6309 @ 2040. Good signal here - 44444. Playing instrumental 'anorak' music. Went off @ 2045.

Cupid Radio was on 6305 @ 2030, playing rock & dance mx. Some splash from Ridiculous on 6309. SINPO 43443. Announced PO Box 9, 8096ZG Oldebroek, Netherlands address.

Mystery Radio was on 6220 with usual pop and canned IDs. Stronger than co-channel Laser @ 2145. SINPO 43443.

Sat July 8

Solar Radio was heard @ 1430 with 34433 SINPO on 6305 playing oldies and announcing a phone number - still the only way to contact this UK station.

West Coast Radio was on 6298 @ 1515 playing Status Quo among others, English announcements. 34433 SINPO.

Tentative logging of ROZ (Radio Omroep Zuid) on 6268 @ 1745. Lot of non-stop oldies music and a few announcements in Dutch. 34433.

Delta Radio (Gelderland) on 6305 @ 1815. Reception difficult due to co-channel qrm - possibly Solar Radio. Playing dance music. 43443.

Radio Zodiac Int back on 6321 @ 2035 using 50W of power. Playing oldies, including Rolling Stones. SINPO 33433.

Radio Mazda (presumed) on 6290 @ 2040 playing schlager. Strong signal (54444) but no announcements while I was listening. Went out of the room and when I came back was gone!

Radio Ramona heard on 6400 playing 60s mx and jingles @ 2100. 44433 SINPO.

Radio Fox 48 on 6298 @ 2200 playing pop and signing off. 33433. Suffering splash from Radio Victoria on 6295 (34333).

Delta Radio back @ 2240 on 6310 but 48 metres fading out by now so only a 33333 SINPO.

Fri July 7

Radio Zodiac Int was heard @ 2135 on 6321 with a good signal. Announced hotline, email address of radiozodiac@hotmail.com and playing oldies music. SINPO 44444.

Radio Borderhunter was heard on 6280 @ 2220 with a very strong signal (54444) playi ng rock music. There was a Chinese station on the same frequency but with Borderhunter's signal hitting 9+20dB it was not really a problem.

Thurs July 6

Solar Radio heard on new frequency of 6305 @ 2215 playing 80s mx. Coming in well here - 44333. Went off at 2230.

Wed July 5

Huge thunderstorms last night - not good for shortwave DX.

Station very weak on 6305 @ 2200. Heard some 80s mx but couldn't make out any speech. I see on Bermuda DX that it was World Cup Radio. 23232

Bad conditions here - a lot of static in the air.

Tues July 4

Not good conditions on 48m - lot of noise and static on the bands.

A tentative log of Radio Eldorado on 6298 @ 1755. Signal just rising above the noise level (24332).

A station playing rock music on 6300 @ 2000 but signal not strong enough to be heard above noise (23332).

I did managed to ID Radio Digital @ 2010 on 6295 with a short broadcast of schlager, ID in Dutch and off. 34333.

On 6288 station playing pop music @ 2200. Possibly heard West Coast Radio jingle through the crashes but no voice announcements (44333).

Mon July 3

Solar Radio is one of the most active UK stations on 48 metres at the moment. Heard again @ 1920 playing dance music on 6209. Some spash from Iran on 6205. SINPO 33433.

A new Dutch station on shortwave is Radio Ruigezand (Roughsand). Heard for the first time on 6305 @ 2240 playing schlager with announcements in English. Some splash from a utility station on 6310 but not a bad signal (33433). Repeated email address several times. This is pckom@hotmail.com

Sun July 2

Strange conditions today - very few stations heard well.

Weekend Music Radio continued today on 6401. Strongest in the evening. Heard WMR playing recordings of the station when it first opened in 1980!

Orion Radio was on 6325, heard signing off @ 0800. Reception not as good as last week (34433), no doubt due to conditions.

Radio Brigitte was on 6540 playing schlager @ 0815. Announced email address of radiobrigitte@hotmail.com Reception was 34433.

A new station, GPT Radio heard @ 0825 on 6300 playing oldies. Email address gptradio@hotmail.com Another 34433 SINPO.

I don't know how much power Radio Borderhunter was using, but certainly the best signal on 48m this morning. Heard @ 0900 on 6210 with SINPO of 44444. Closed down soon after.

Radio Underground did not fade up here until 0955 on 6311 with 34333 SINPO. Steve was talking about last week's summer meeting plus reading an email from Laser Hot Hits explaining why they had been off 6275. It seems a JCB cut through the transmitter cable. Underground faded out again after about 30 minutes!

Radio Golfbreker on 6300 @ 1150 playing schlager and polka with announcements in Dutch (34333).

MV Baltic Radio was heard via Julich on 6045 @ 1200 with a one hour programme. Sign on in English and German and announced web address of www.rrms.de Reception excellent (55555).

Radio Fox 48 on 6306 @ 2020, playing the Birdie Song and giving ID. Signal here 34333.

Solar Radio on 6209 @ 2035 playing 70s/80s music, The Jam, Human League etc. Reception here 34333.

Intercity Radio on 6300 playing rock music @ 2040 with a 33433 SINPO. QRM from Reflections Europe on 6295. Off @ 2041.

Sat July 1

Radio Pandora was back on 6264 @ 1940 with 'chuckling' Steve St John playing oldies and chatting away. Coming in well here with SINPO of 44444.

Weekend Music Radio was on 6401 @ 1945. The station apologised for its non-appearance last weekend due to technical problems. Playing rock music and talk about Radio Caroline. Excellent signal - 44444.

At 2015 was Radio Omroep Zuid (ROZ) playing 80s pop on 6301. Signed off a few minutes later (34333).

Another Dutch station on 6270 @ 2025 suffering splatter from Laser on 6275. Also a numbers station on 6270 so couldn't pick out an ID. 42332.

Radio Albatross was on 6295 @ 2030 with a good clear signal playing oldies music. 44444.

On his own on 75 metres was Radio Spaceman on 3927 playing rock and reading out text messages @ 2130. As always a great signal - 44444.

Back on 48m, Radio Mazda was on 6305 @ 2140, powering in playing schlager with announcements in Dutch & English. Another 44444 SINPO.

On 6324 was Radio Fox 48 from Scandinavia @ 2220 playing rock and pop. Coming in with a 34333 SINPO.

Radio Victoria was on 6295 playing 80s pop @ 2235 with a 44444 SINPO. Announced email address of freeradiovictoria@hotmail.com

On 6300 was Radio Shadow playing schlager and 70s/80s music @ 2240. Some splash from Victoria but not bad reception - 34333.

West Coast Radio was on 6311 @ 2245 playing 80s mx. Not as strong as usual as I think 48 metres was beginning to fade at this time of the night. SINPO 34333.

Finally, I've noticed Mystery Radio has not been on 6220 the last two nights leaving Laser Hot Hits in the clear. LHH has been running different programmes on 6220 and 6275, while 4025 is in parallel with 6275.

Fri June 30

Station heard playing rock music on 6300 @ 1930. No ID heard. 33333.

Another unidentified station on 6281 playing non-stop pop and rock @ 43443. A bit of splash from the newly-reactivated Laser on 6275. Signal was blasting in after dark but also suffered a whistle due to qrm from a Chinese station on 6280 after 2100.

On 75m, Boomerang, Scotland and Mi Amigo heard in QSO on 3909 @ 2140 in Dutch. Scotland and Boomerang the strongest of the three stations.

West Coast Radio was coming in very well on 6298 @ 2145 with 50W, playing rock and pop. 44444 although went off suddenly.

Not so lucky was Intercity Radio who came on 6301. Heard @ 2150 but splash from WCR meant 32432 SINPO.

Finally, a UK station I've not heard for some time - Radio Skeleton was on 3900 @ 2245 with Oscar playing a varied selection of music and chatting about free radio. Bit of a rumble on the signal - could be some local qrm? 33433. He can be contacted at radioskeleton@go.com

Thurs Jun 29

Out all evening. When I got back I heard Radio Digital playing polka music @ 2135 on 6311. Coming in well here with 44444 SINPO. Gave email address of digital480@hotmail.com

Laser Hot Hits returned to 6275. Playing pop and oldies @ 2140. Good signal here - 44444.

Wed June 28

Radio Mazda on 6305 @ 2000. There was another station underneath creating a whistle on the signal (43433).

A Dutch station on 6300 playing instrumental music and testing his microphone. There was a lot of "testing, 1, 2..." but I didn't hear any IDs. Went off at 2055 (33433).

Continuous music from the 80s was being played on 6284 @ 2050. Could be Island Radio testing his transmitter. Coming in well here with 44444 SINPO.

After Mazda had gone, weak station on 6306 @ 2100. But lot of ute noise so difficult to hear (22332).

More continuous music on 6220 with Mystery Radio and the usual canned IDs. Good signal @ 2230.

Tue June 27

Premier Radio Int heard @ 1955 on his usual frequency of 6265 playing oldies with Premier Radio jingles. Sign off @ 2006 with invitation to write to premierradio@yahoo.ie SINPO 44343.

Radio Mazda was playing 60s music on 6305 @ 2030. Coming in well with 44343. Again a fair bit of static noise on 48 metres.

On 6211, another station playing 60s music @ 2055. Splash from 6205. Didn't catch an ID - could be Radio Nordsee Int (33433).

I see from Dr Tim's news that Laser Hot Hits is planning to be back on 6275 with a new transmitter. Certainly at night they are losing the battle for 6220 with Mystery Radio. Last night @ 2200, Mystery was the dominant station on that channel, playing 80s pop and canned IDs.

Sun June 25

Orion Radio coming in well at 0750 0n 6400 (SINPO 44444). Later heard with a programme in German.

VO The Netherlands heard announcing a hotline and playing rock music on 6290 @ 0800. Another good signal. SINPO 44444.

Andy Walker was heard presenting Summer Meeting Radio's breakfast show @ 0755 on 6300 (34433). Another station came on top on it for about 15 minutes, which I see from Alfa Lima's forum was Magic AM who couldn't hear SMR.

Premier Radio from Ireland on 6265 @ 0805 with a 33433 while Radio Paardenkracht was playing dance music @ 0815. Another good signal - 44444.

On 6271 @ 0830 was Radio Quintus playing oldies and instr mx with a 34333.

Britain Radio Int was heard on 6242 with a repeat of the 26th birthday programme. 34333 @ 0925 but signal improved during the morning. BRI has a website at www.geocities.com/britainradio48

One of the most active stations recently has been Solar Radio. Again on 6209 this morning with a 34433 SINPO. Microphone still sounds very tinny and still no sign of an email address.

This afternoon was pretty quiet. Spaceman was on 6292 @ 1315 with a 34333 while I heard him on 6275 @ 1700 playing schlager, pop, rock etc. Signal strength was now 44444.

Radio Boomerang was on briefly @ 1430 on 6305 (44433). Playing some rock music before going off at 1435.

Polka music was heard on 6270 @ 2130 (34333). But too much static noise and fading to be able to make out ID. Any ideas?

Radio Nordsee Int was 6211 @ 2135 playing pop music (44343).

Radio Borderhunter, back from the summer meeting, was on 6305 @ 2200 playing rock and pop mx (44343). Started off with a strong signal but by 2230 had faded out.

Sat June 24

Radio Underground was on early, as the operator was heading for the summer meeting. Heard at 0900 on 6311 and a 34333 SINPO. Plenty of free radio recordings. Signal varied during the day - faded out in the afternoon before returning in the evening. Booming in after dark.

Antonio Radio was on 6300 playing schlager @ 0925 and giving out a hotline number (34333). Email address is antonioradio@hotmail.com

Solar Radio playing 80s pop and giving out a hotline number on 6209 @ 1100. SINPO here 24332. Also heard in the evening with a better signal on 6209.

All quiet then until the evening when UK station Radio Pandora was heard on 6264 @ 1850 with 'Chuckling' Steve St John, playing oldies. SINPO 34333 here.

He was followed by the return of Radio Geronimo on 6264 @ 1945. SINPO 34343. Dave Scott was heard reading listeners' letters and playing rock music. Email address is geronimoshortwave@hotmail.com

Another UK station, Galaxy Radio made the most of Laser's absence from 6275 by coming on 6276. Heard @ 2000 with an excellent signal - pushing 9+20dB at times! As usual, a live programme reading out text messages and putting phone calls out on the air. SINPO 44444.

Summer Meeting Radio was on 6300, from the pirate meeting on the Dutch/German border. Heard @ 2005 with a 34333 SINPO. Announcement in Dutch, English and German. Gave email address of piratemeeting2006@hotmail.com

Radio Paardenkracht heard on 6325 playing 60s music @ 2010 with a 44444 SINPO.

75m was quiet last night apart from Radio Spaceman on 3927 @ 2030 playing schlager music. Good signal as usual. 44444.

Premier Radio Int was on 6268 but QRM from Pandora and Galaxy made him difficult to hear. At 2045 SINPO was 32332.

Finally on 6294 @ 2305 was Radio Golfbreker playing schlager and IDs in Dutch. 34333 SINPO.

Fri June 23

Tentative logging of Delta Radio on 6310 @ 1820. Heard Delta and Veronica jingles but no announcements. 34333 SINPO.

No problems hearing Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 1845. Huge signal hitting 9+20dB on my rx with polka and schlager. SINPO 54444. At 1900 Mazda moved to 6305 - still coming in well with a 44444 SINPO.

Mystery Radio was on 6220 @ 1855 with a 44444 SINPO.

Radio Fox 48 heard @ 2025 on 6304 playing pop mx - signal fair/poor (34333).

Later Big L was heard on 3900 @ 2215. This was direct relay of its internet service by an unknown station - I don't think Big L knew anything about it. It was coming in well here, despite some static (44343) playing 60s music. Big L (formerly known as Radio London) was heard until last year via a Dutch transmitter on 1395 but no sign yet of it returning to medium wave. Its web address is www.bigl.co.uk

Finally another tentative logging on 6281 @ 2235 of Radio Likedeeler. QRM from a Chinese station on 6280 so not easy to hear. I heard German pop but could pin down a clear ID. Best in USB. SINPO 32332

Thurs June 22

Radio Mazda was testing a new amplifier on 6290 @ 2045. Playing schlager and coming in well here with a 44444 SINPO. Announcements in English and Dutch. Email address radiomazda@hotmail.com

One month on

It is now a month since Shortwave Pirates made its debut and I hope DXers and stations find it useful and interesting.

I'm pleased with the response and it is has had mentions on several stations, with special thanks to Radio Underground for his plugs. Thanks also should go to the excellent Alfa Lima forum from where most of the traffic has come from.

I am always open to ideas so if there is anything you would like to see or feel could be done differently just fill in the comments box.

FFFR

Wed June 21

I just caught the end of a strong station on 6295 with sudden sign off @ 2030 with no IDs. Playing Steve Harley song, SINPO 44444.

At the other end of 48 metres two stations were both fighting for the same frequency.

On 6209 @ 2025 was UK station Solar Radio playing dance music but interference from Iran on 6205 and a station on 6211 so SINPO of 32332.

The station on 6211 was Radio Nordsee Int playing oldies. Slightly stronger than Solar with 33433 SINPO.

Mystery Radio, as always, was on 6220, with Laser underneath.

Mon June 19

Local fade out on 48m meant no sign of Laser on 6220 (or 6275) @ 1700 so Mystery Radio in the clear on 6220 with the usual non-stop pops and canned IDs (34433).

Around 2000 station on 6290 switching on and off playing schlager. Could have been Mazda but no IDs heard (33433).

Sunday June 18

Weekend Music Radio was still on this morning and I'm listening to them now as I type this. Great signal at the moment on 6401 @ 2045 (54444) playing recordings of Spanish stations.

Back to this morning...Radio Underground on 6311 @ 0750 with loggings, recordings and free radio chat. Strange conditions - signal varied between good and non-existant! On average 33433.

Tower & Veronique also back this morning on 6301 @ 0800 with 44444. Continued all day with chat in Dutch, schlager, beer etc.

Orion Radio was on 6325 this Sunday playing rock n roll @ 0755, signing off at 0800, as usual. SINPO 44444.

Premier Radio from Ireland on 6264 @ 0805 with oldies. SINPO 34433.

Radio Paardenkracht on 6250 @ 0810 with 70s pop, but had to listen to half an hour of non-stop music before he IDed and signed off. SINPO 34333.

Laser Hot Hits (via Jolly Roger Radio) moved from usual 6239 to 6242. SINPO 33433 @ 0840.

Radio Borderhunter was on 6270 @ 0920 - started at 44433 but faded badly.

WNKR returned to its old frequency of 6285 (which it was pushed off after Laser moved on to it a year or so ago before shifting to 6275). Heard with Andy Walker @ 1020. SINPO 34333.

Solar Radio from the UK heard on 6209 @ 1030 playing dance music and giving out a mobile number for reception reports. 34333.

Finally, a former pirate, European Music Radio heard for the first time via the Julich transmitter in Germany on 6045 @ 1200 with a one hour programme of music and listeners' letters. SINPO 55555. Announced a new email and web address: studio@emr.org.uk and www.emr.org.uk Did use the Latvia transmitter on 9290 but this is now shutdown for reconstruction.

Sat June 17

Another hot day here in the UK.

Tower Radio and Radio Veronique heard @ 1245 on 6301 with schlager and announcements in Dutch, German and English. SINPO 34433. Went off @ 1400.

Weekend Music Radio from Scotland was back after an absence of several months. Heard @ 1645 on 6401 with 34333 SINPO with chat about free radio and playing rock music. Now it in its 26th year. Has new email address of wmrscotland@yahoo.co.uk and still using same snail mail address of 14 Stone Row, Coleraine, Northern Ireland BT52 1EP. Reception spoilt after 1700 by another station signing on on 6400 leading to het between the 2 signals.

Radio Mazda playing schlager on 6290 @ 2115. Coming in well here with SINPO 44444.

Radio Ramona on 6400 @ 2125 clashing with WMR - but here this was first time during the evening Ramona was the stronger station (33433).

Radio Scotland Int heard testing a new antenna on 6285 @ 2140, playing oldies (44444).

Radio Borderhunter also coming in well on 6295 @ 2155 (44444) while there was another station on 6305 - but frequency too noisy and signal not strong enough to get a clear ID on it.

Down on 75m was Radio Spaceman was the usual selection of polka, schlager, rock and anything else that took his fancy. He was on 3927 @ 2200 with a 44433 SINPO. Signal a bit fluttery here.

Fri June 16

No doubt there was much Dutch celebrating last night after the Netherlands qualified for the next round of the World Cup, following their win over Ivory Coast.

Certainly there was a fair bit of Dutch activity on the bands later on. I heard Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 2035 with schlager coming in with 43433 SINPO. Usual ute QRM.

The noise levels were quite high last night on 48m so I have few unids as well between 2030 and 2100. On 6293 was another station - could be Eldorado but was lost under splatter from Mazda.

On 6296 another station heard playing Veronica jingles while on 6299 was another station playing rock music (Fox 48?).

There was also activity on 75m with Radio Continental on 3907 @ 33333 @ 2100. I think it was a joint broadcast with Radio Piepzender. There was a lot of chat in Dutch and polka music. Email address on continentalradio@hotmail.com Still on an hour later when the signal had improved.

The "secret sounds" of Radio Borderhunter were coming in well on 3925 @ 2220 with a 44333 SINPO playing rock music plus canned IDs in Russian.

Back on 48m West Coast Radio was on 6309 @ 2230 (34333) but a fair bit of fading by this time while on 6220 was Mystery Radio @ 2240, as usual.

Jun 14 & 15

On Wednesday, heard Radio Romeo Echo on 6310 @ 2230 playing some instrumental music. But, still thundery conditions here and static crashes (34333).

Mystery Radio was heard both nights around 2200 on 6220. Coming in well, Laser not really a problem.

Tues June 13

Eldorado Radio on 6293 @ 1915 with a 33333 SINPO playing song by the Beatles, giving out ID and email address, eldoradioradio@hotmail.com

Lot of static in the air due to proximity of thunderstorms plus some strong SSB QRM making it tricky hearing Eldorado.

Monday June 12

Mystery Radio has been very active on 6220 recently. Heard again last night @ 2230 with good signals and usual canned IDs.

Most evenings seems to dominate 6220 - can hardly hear Laser. Since Laser's frequency move from 6219 to 6220, there's no whistle on the signal.

It is a shame Mystery Radio can't put out some more live programmes like they did last month with their DSWCI and Chris Ise programmes.

Sunday June 11

I could only listen for a few hours in the morning. First station I heard was Orion Radio on 6300 @ 0755 playing 70s pop, Showaddy Waddy, Rubettes. Coming in well here 44433.

Radio Saturnus was on 6285 @ 0800 with a selection of oldies and dance music with a 44433 SINPO.

Britain Radio Int was on 6239 @ 0910, with Roger Davis asking for reception reports. 34433 here with a 26th birthday show.

A rare morning programme from Spaceman - maybe because the Dutch were in action in the afternoon in the World Cup. Coming in well here with schlager & pop @ 0915 on 6292. SINPO 44444.

Premier Radio Int was active again on 6265 @ 0930 playing clips from Irish radio stations. 34333.

Radio Atlantis was on 6305 playing pop and dance music @ 1055. SINPO 34433. I saw on the shortwave pirates message board that its email adddress is now dutchradioatlantis@hotmail.com

Radio Zodiac was on 6322 @ 1115 with a 34433 SINPO playing rock music.

Sat June 10

48 metres a bit flat until the evening when I heard Radio Underground on 6311 @ 1700. Coming in well (44433) with the usual excellent free radio news and recordings plus Andy Walker playing football songs from the past and present.

Premier Radio Int was on 6265 @ 2045 playing 80s pop (33433) while on 6292 was Antonio Radio playing schlager and giving out a hotline number.

Eldorado Radio was on 6298 @ 2055 but suffering splash from Delta Radio on 6305 - signal 32432 here.

Delta Radio was booming in on 6305 @ 2105 (43443) playing rock & pop but there was a utility station underneath. Announced email add of deltaradio@tiscali.nl

Island Radio was on 6284 @ 2120 with oldies and also announcing 1593 medium wave. Coming in well here (44444). Email address islandradio@rock.com

Not much happening on 75 metres. I heard a station on 3907 @ 2115 but too much noise and signal wasn't strong enough to pull out an ID.

6, 7 & 8 June

Not much time for listening this week with visitors here. But what I did hear was Mystery Radio on 6220 on all three nights.

On Tuesday, a station on 6298 @ 1910 playing oldies but couldn't catch the ID (34333) and yesterday evening non-stop music on 6284 @ 2000 (33433). Probably Island Radio.

Monday June 5

Magic AM was heard yesterday morning on 6296 @ 0905. Conditions weren't great though (34433) while on 6292 Antonio Radio was playing polka @ 0915 with a 33433 SINPO.

Radio Atlantis was on 6305 with a short programme playing dance music @ 0920 (34433) and announcing an email address of radioatlantis@hotmail.com

On 6210 was Radio Borderhunter with a varied selection of oldies. The best of the signals on 48 metres yesterday morning @ 0925 (44433).

In the evening, a station I haven't heard for a long time was Radio Black Arrow on 6283 testing a new antenna @ 1920 (34433).

While on 6300 @ 1930 was Radio Blackbird playing "happy" polka music. Slightly better signal than Black Arrow, but not brilliant conditions last night (34433).

Sunday June 4

Conditions were quite good this morning considering it is midsummer but signals did fade out later.

Skyline Radio International was putting in a good signal @ 0750 announcing a hotline and playing oldies (44444) while on 6210 was German station Radio Thunderbird @ 0805 with a 34433 SINPO.

Orion Radio heard signing off @ 0800 but suffering from a noisy utility station on the same frequency making him difficult to hear (32432).

Radio Paardenkracht was putting in a good signal on 6295 @ 0810 with oldies and Dutch music.

On 6265 was the Irish station Premier Radio Int @ 0820 with a live programme playing 1970s songs from Genesis, Mike Oldfield etc. Email is premierradio@yahoo.ie Reception fair (33433) - some splash from Laser on 6275.

Antonio Radio was on 6398 @ 0825 with schlager and announcing hotline number. Fair signal (33433).

A new station for me was Radio Atlantis on 6305 @ 1015 playing dance music and giving out a hotline number for reception reports (34333).

6210 is normally a good frequency but it was suffering some of utility QRM today which affected Magic AM's signal @ 1020. SINPO here 33433.

A couple of Dutch stations I didn't manage to put a name to were heard around 0815 on 6290 and another 6305.

Radio Underground heard with a repeat of yesterday programmes @ 1450 going through Dr Tim's logs (33433).

Eldorado Radio struggling through the noise on 6293 @ 1455 (23332) but lost completely at 1500 when the religious broadcaster from Ireland, Reflections Europe, signed on on 6295.

Island Radio from Ireland was heard on 6284 with live programming @ 2100 until 2300, playing rock and punk music from the 1970s. Email address islandradio@rock.com and putting in a good signal here - 44444.

Sat June 3

Listening to Andy Walker on Radio Underground on 6311 at the moment (1950), coming in well here (44444), a bit of utility noise and fading but nothing too severe. Earlier today, I heard the free radio programme @ 1555 with a 43443 SINPO. Thanks for the mention!

Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 1615 with schlager but suffering from utility QRM (43443). Back on at 2000 with strong signal (54444).

Also heard Radio Ramona @ 1710 with IDs and oldies music. Address radioramona@hotmail.com Reception here 34333.

Just caught the end of Radio Paardenkracht on 6300 @ 2140 playing traditional Dutch music (44433).

On 6325 was Radio Romeo Echo playing 80s pops and many IDs. Signal struggling between poor and fair here @ 2155 (23332). Caught email address of romeoecho@home.nl and offering "nice QSL."

Radio Scotland Int on 6300 @ 2205 with the usual good signal (44444). Also announced 1476 medium wave, but nothing heard here.

West Coast Radio was on 6303, which wasn't a good choice with RSI 3kHz away so not easy to hear. Managed to get ID @ 2300. SINPO 33433 at best.

Fri Jun 3

West Coast Radio back on 6312 @ 2225. Reception not as good as previous night with a lot more fading (34433).

Mystery Radio on 6220 mixing with Laser Hot Hits. (42432)

Thurs June 1

Good conditions meant another busy evening on 48 metres. But before that, I've noticed Laser Hot Hits has made a slight change to one of their frequencies.

They've moved from 6219 to 6220.1. It does mean when Mystery Radio is on, there's no longer a heterodyne created by the two signals. But yesterday evening both stations were broadcasting but neither dominated 6220 so the result was just a mess.

Also LHH seems to have been running different programmes on 6220 and 6275.

Radio Mazda was heard on 6305 @ 1640 playing some polka before going off (44333) while on 6311 Radio Digital was playing 70s pop (33433).

A station I haven't heard for a long time is Radio Albatross who was on 6294 @ 1935 with a selection of oldies (44333) and email address of radioalbatross@hotmail.com

But his programme was spoilt by another station coming on 6295 making it impossible to hear. It seems the new station hadn't checked before switching on.

When Albatross flew off, Radio Victoria was heard on 6295 with oldies music (44333) @ 2020.

Meanwhile on 6300 a station was playing old recordings of Laser 558. It might have been Valley Wave who I have heard in the past playing tapes of the former offshore station. Heard @ 2000 with 22432 suffering from some utility QRM and not a good signal.

A break from the radio to watch the latest goings on in Big Brother on TV.

But when I returned Mazda was back on 6305 @ 2135 with a great signal (44444) before going off.

Also heard was Radio Dr Tim on 6301 @ 2145 calling Mazda and playing a German World Cup song - not long to go now! Coming in with a fair signal here (34333).

Finally on 6312 was West Coast Radio @ 2200 with mainly 80s pop - Depeche Mode, U2, Human League etc. Great signal (44444) and music. Also thanks for mentioning this website. WCR went off at 2305.

May 30 & 31

Only station I heard on May 30 was Eldorado Radio on 6298 @ 1700. Fair signal here (34333) with programme in Dutch and English playing polka.

On May 31, heard Fox 48 @ 2140 on 6300 playing oldies. Coming in quite well here (34333) although the signal was quite noisy.

On 6220 Mystery Radio was playing its usual pop with jingles @ 2245. Laser Hot Hits was underneath (43443). It seems neither station wants to give up this frequency, although LHH comes in a lot better on 6275. But I guess they don't want to let Mystery Radio push them off 6220.