Wed Sept 14

4015: Laser Hot Hits. DB Boulevard "Another Point of View" @ 1947. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6285: Radio FSM. Relay of programme in English about number stations @ 1720. Unfortunately not strong enough to hear properly. SINPO 24332.

6325: Unid. Johnny Cash music @ 1755, no ID. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6970: Laser Hot Hits. Everley Brothers "Cathy's Clown" @ 1700. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

Tues Sept 13

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott with the mystery year, Human League "Right on Your Own." SINPO 44433.

6303: Radio Boomerang. "Creatures of the Night" @ 1845, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Song by the Eagles @ 0905, then Squeeze "Cool for Cats." Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 34333.

6970: Laser Hot Hits. New frequency. Tony James with instrumental tracks @ 2015, mention Facebook page. SINPO 54444.

QSL News

Geronimo Shortwave has a brand new e-qsl available showing the main studio.  We'll be back on the air early October (if not before) so send us a report and we'll email you one of the new QSL's within days.
Many thanks for your continued support
Dave Scott, Chris Watson, Peter Verbruggen & the Geronimo Team

GERONIMO SHORTWAVE
PO Box 101145, 99801 Eisenach, Germany
PO Box 2702, 6049ZG Herten, Netherlands
email: geronimoshortwave@hotmail.com

(info via station)
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Radio Bermudadreieck from Germany has also announced it has a new QSL-sheet for all reports received by letter to the Eisenach PO box.

(Address is: Radio Bermudadreieck, PO Box 101145, 99801 Eisenach, Germany)

http://bermuda-dx.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-bermuda-qsl.html

Mon Sept 12

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Supertramp song @ 2155, utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

6325: Radio Merlin Int. Aerial back up after it blew down, "Don't It Make You Feel Good" @ 1650. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6524: Radio Decibel. The Beatles "Hey Jude", ID, "Rock the House," using 10W. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Sun Sept 11

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Coldplay "Every Teardrop is a Waterfall" @ 0750. Fair signal, some ute QRM. SINPO 33333.

5815: Orion Radio. Oldies, ID and contact details @ 0740. Not as strong as usual. SINPO 34333.

5815: Polaris Radio. Womack & Womack "Footsteps" @ 1710. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

5825: Free Radio Victoria. Oldies @ 0840, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

5832: Unid. Station playing polka @ 0830, off 0835 with no ID. SINPO 44433.

6005: Radio Atlantic 2000 via Radio 700. Sign on @ 0800 with IDs, Jean Michel Jarre music, Gnarls Baarkley "Crazy." SINPO 34333.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. Music just audible @ 0755. SINPO 24332.

6300: Radio Marconi. Rolling Stones @ 1133, instrumental tune, ID jingle and off 1139. SINPO 34333.

6305: Trans Europe Radio. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone" @ 1740. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Zeewolf. Report to Wizard Radio @ 1705, talking about computer problems. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6370: Filter Radio. Country music @ 1020, "She's Got the Look", then back to country. SINPO 54444. Moved to 6375 @ 1033, ID 1057. Still 54444.

6560: Radio Rising Sun. Music heard just above noise @ 1030. SINPO 24332.

Pirate stations mark 9/11

In einer konzertierten Aktion haben sich zahlreiche Piratenstationen entschlossen, am Sonntag, 11.September in Erinnerung an den Bombenterror in New York vor 10 Jahren der Tausenden Opfern zu gedenken und ab 10.00 UTC (12.00 MESZ) ihre Sender für 9 Minuten abzuschalten. Hiermit möchten wir alle Station bitten, sich dieser Aktion ebenfalls anzuschließen und auch bei ihren Sendern für 9 Minuten für 9 Minuten die Stecker zu ziehen. Klickt auch auf meine HP.
Bitte leidet diese Meldung weiter.

In a concerted action, numerous pirate stations have decided to commemorate on Sunday, September 11 in commemoration of the terrorist bombing in New York 10 years ago to the thousands of victims and at 10.00 UTC (12.00 CEST) shut down their transmitters for 9 minutes. We hereby ask that all station, located close to the action and also to draw even at their stations for 9 minutes the plug.

http://www.freeradio.de/drtim/wordpress/

(via Dr Tim)

Sat Sept 10

3905: Skyline Radio International. Greetings to listeners, rock music @ 1705. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

3935: Radio Mustang. Dance music @ 1920, ID and said closing down after this record. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Bee Gees song @ 0855, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6285: Radio FSM. Franz Ferdinand song @ 1940, then ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Fox 48. Blues and country music, heard @ 1650 with fair signal, occasional utility QRM. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio De Wittereus. OMD song @ 1935, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6420: Radio Black Bandit (pres). Country music @ 1925, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Back on its usual frequency, heard @ 1930 with dance music, female DJ. Fair signal. SINPO 33333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Radio Jackie theme @ 1105, then Starship. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

QSL from Radio Rising Sun

Dramatic QSL from new station Radio Rising Sun. The station has been using 6550 kHz recently so this a good place to look out for him.

Fri Sept 9

1636: Radio Spakenburg. Greetings to David in England @ 2228, good-strong signal. SINPO 54444.

1647: Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Schlager @ 2223, IDs. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

1660: Radio Euromast. Euro-pop @ 2227, ID and off. SINPO 44433.

3905: Skyline International Radio. Bee Gees "Staying Alive" @ 1810. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

3912: Radio Likedeeler. Rock and blues music, Likedeeler ID @ 2020. SINPO 34333.

5820: Mike Radio. "War of the Worlds" @ 1732, then "Poison." Fair signal but quite fluttery. SINPO 34333.

5820: Radio Baken 16. Rock music @ 1805, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6204: Shortwave Gold. "These Boots Were Made for Walking" @ 2042, followed by ID. SINPO 44433.

6222: Radio Doctor Einstein. Dance tracks "It's Like That" @ 2035 and "Rhythm is a Dancer." Fair signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6290: Radio FSM. "I'm Going to make You Happy" @ 2025, fair signal but occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6295: Radio Mustang. Rock music @ 1620. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6295: Radio Zeewolf. Came on after Mustang signed off, weak signal but able to hear ID and dance music @ 1645, using 20W. SINPO 24332.

6300: Radio Powerliner. ID @ 2208, then Aztec Camera "Somewhere in My Heart." Strong signal but fading out. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper" @ 2031. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi. "Buffalo Soldier" @ 2205, ID jingles but signal fading around 2210. SINPO 54444.

6550: Radio Rising Sun. Toto "Africa" @ 1640. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6920: Mike Radio. Moved from 5820, heard @ 1800 with ID jingles, then Adam & The Ants "Goody Two Shoes." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44333.

6928: Irish Music Radio. ID and reading reports @ 2055, Bee Gees "Massachusetts." SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Jennifer Lopez "Do It Well" @ 1700. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

7435: Trans Europe Radio. Testing in the 41mb, ID and greetings to listeners @ 1713, REM song, until CD started jumping. Strong signal but quick fading. SINPO 54433.

Thurs Sept 8

3900: Radio Variant. Band music, ID and sign off @ 2158. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Julian Lennon "Too Late for Goodbyes" @ 2205. SINPO 43433.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Suzi Quatro "Down in Devilgate Drive" @ 1635, ID and theme from Captain Scarlett. SINPO 44333.

6425: Radio Black Bandit (tent). Country instrumental music @ 1945. Strong signal. SINOPO 54444.

6927.5: Irish Music Radio. Slightly off their usual 6930 channel, ID, then dance tune "Out of Touch" @ 2210. SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Sad Cafe "Such A Strange Girl" @ 1645. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Wed Sept 7

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Sade "Smooth Operator" @ 1930. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6220: Radio Mustang. Status Quo song @ 1905, ID, then Golden Earring. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6285: Radio Zeewolf. Weak signal @ 1710, music heard just above noise level. SINPO 24332.

6291: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. ID @ 1907 and sudden off mid-song. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Fox 48. Blues music @ 1920. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Alice. Oldies @ 1655, ID and said signing off. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Suzi Quatro "Stumbling In" @ 1720. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Moved frequency again, back on 6945. Heard @ 0920 with Sade "Smooth Operator." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

Tues Sept 6

3935: Radio Armadillo. Song "No Doubt About It" @ 2210, lot of talk from Mr Armadillo. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Supertramp song @ 2155, ID jingles. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

Mon Sept 5

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Repeat of Dave Simpson's show. Squeeze "Cool for Cats" @ 2155, then Tom Robinson Band. Fair-good signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

6323: Unid. Non-stop music, Simon & Garfunkel "Mrs Robinson" @ 2208, also "Oxygene." No ID heard. SINPO 34333.

6920: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. "2 4 6 8 Motorway" @ 0845, then "Good Golly Miss Mollie." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Medium wave pirate review (August)

Wizard Radio has put together a new collection of recordings of Dutch pirates he heard last month on medium wave. There is also a clip of Radio Underground making a rare medium wave test. The review runs to 55 minutes.

To listen go to: http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/qw5fprmxye/mw_pirate_review_2.mp3

You can also access it via the AM Forum at: http://www.am-forum.nl/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15547

Sun Sept 4

3900: Radio Baken 16. Dance music @ 2210, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Strawbs "Part of the Union" @ 2040, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

5815: Orion Radio. Black Sabbath "Paranoid" @ 045, ad for Offshore Echoes. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6005: Radio Joystick via Radio 700. Mary Wells song @ 0920, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6140: MV Baltic Radio. Sign on @ 0900, celebrating 7th birthday, said testing at 1200 on 9585. SINPO 54444. Also on 9480 but weak here (24332).

6200: Radio Orang Utan. "Cotton Eye Joe" @ 0752, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost show. Swing music @ 0840, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Free Radio Victoria. Dire Straits song @ 2015, good signal. SINPO 44444.

6240: Radio Geronimo SW. Jackson Browne "Running on Empty" @ 1715, Dave Scott talking about the station's different QSLs. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6282: Radio Shadow. Oldies heard @ 0805, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6285: Radio Powerliner. Short test, German band music @ 1750. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6290: Misti Radio. Dutch music @ 0855. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio FSM. Rock music @ 1730, IDs. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Underground. Tina Turner "Private Dancer" @ 2010, thanks for mention of this blog. SINPO 44333.

6315: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. Dance music @ 1735, ID jingles. SINPO 24332.

6315: Old Timer Radio. Dutch music @ 2025. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Rising Sun. Oldies @ 1015 (new name for Music Box/Music Express). Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6421: Filter Radio (Black Bandit). Country song "Stand Beside Me" @ 2032, for Dr Tim. Usual strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6425: Radio Bravo Sierra. Country rock @ 1000. SINPO 34333.

6485: Premier Radio Int. Old Irish pirate jingles, then ID @ 1025, instrumental music. SINPO 34333.

6920: Laser Hot Hits. Tom Jones "I'm Never Going to Fall in Love Again" @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Rolling Stones "Let's Spend the Night Together" @ 1740. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44444.

14000 (lsb): Baltic Sea Radio (pres). Weak signal with deep fades, music heard on peaks. SINPO 25332.

Sat Sept 3

6263: Cosmic Radio. ID @ 1558, said test transmission, music from The Doors and Rolling Stones. SINPO 24332.

6290: Radio Mustang. ID @ 1628, Led Zepellin "Whole Lotta Love." Good signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

6325: Wizard Radio. QSO with Zeewolf @ 1833, running 35-40W. SINPO 44333.

6421: Radio Black Bandit. Greeting Barones, "It Only Hurts For A Little While" @ 1800. SINPO 54444.

6485: Premier Radio. Vintage Irish radio recordings, Whitney Houston "I Want to Dance With Somebody" @ 1805. SINPO 34333.

6550: Music Express Radio. "Bend Me Shape Me" @ 1622, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6920: Laser Hot Hits. New frequency. Tony James show. Elton John "Saturday Night's Alright for Fighting" @ 1810. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Reading reception reports, giving out email address, dance music @ 1819. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. "Walking Down Madison" @ 0910. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

9510: Radio Joystick via IRRS. Rap music @ 0845, Charlie Prince with ID and talk in German. SINPO 44433.

Fri Sept 2

3905: Skyline International Radio. Tina Turner "Simply the Best" @ 2210. SINPO 44433.

3935: Radio Relmus. Greetings @ 2205, Dutch song. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Bee Gees @ 2225, then Dave Clarke Five. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6207: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. Jingles, female singer @ 2227, off mid-song 2229. SINPO 34333. Heard @ 2243 with IDs on 6220. Weaker signal now. SINPO 24332.

6220: Radio Merlin Int. "Looking for Love" @ 1610, ID, then Billie "Because We Want To." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6285: Radio Powerliner. "Hang on Sloopy" @ 2235, talking about transmitter problem, greetings. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. "Caroline" and "Rainbow" jingles heard @ 1740, weak music. SINPO 24332.

6304: Unid. Recording of Laser 558, "Watching You Watching Me" @ 1635, woman saying "This is All Europe Radio Laser 558." SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Alice. Polka, country @ 1700, ID. Good-strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Altrex. 80s music, cow noises @ 2145, closing down soon. SINPO 34333.

6920: Trans Europe Radio. Shadows "Wonderful Land" @ 2155, also played Human League, New Order. Signal good but suddenly faded out. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. UFO "Doctor Doctor" @ 1625, talking about Pete Tong. SINPO 44333.

12805: Radio Spaceshuttle. Rock music and frequent IDs @ 1725. Weak signal reaching fair levels. SINPO 25332.

Teen radio pirate given 15 months probation

A “petulant” teenage radio pirate who threw a tantrum and threatened Ottawa radio personalities has been placed on 15 months probation. The now 15-year-old had set up a radio station out of his home using transmitting equipment he purchased with money from an inheritance and began broadcasting without a licence. When Industry Canada shut him down and seized his equipment after repeated warnings in January 2010, he threatened and harassed one of the agency’s investigators, a judge found.

Read more from the Ottawa Citizen

(via Radio Netherlands Media Network)

Thurs Sept 1

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Playing old adverts @ 2010, Culture Club "Miss Me Blind." SINPO 44433.

5815: Radio Baken 16. Piano music @ 1758, then ID and greetings. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6285: Radio Altrex. Greeting listeners @ 2005, said closing soon, cow and duck sounds (a growing farmyard in Altrex's studio!). SINPO 34333.

6305: Trans Europe Radio. Instrumental music, ID @ 1706, and greeting listeners. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Zeewolf. QSO with TER @ 1725, ID and giving out email address in English. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6315: BNA Radio. "Can You Hear Me" @ 1653, then ID jingle. Lost signal after this, might have closed down. SINPO 24332.

6540: 815 Radio. "Pilot of the Airwaves" @ 1738, ID and announced short test and greeting listeners in the chatbox. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 1715, good signal but that utility is still on 6936 which means off-tuning slightly. SINPO 44433.

Wed Aug 31

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Talking about the Lone Ranger @ 1950, Moody Blues "I'm Just a Singer in a Rock n Roll Band.". SINPO 44333.

5815: Orion Radio. Dutch songs @ 1745, good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio FSM. Track by Muse @ 1725. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6310: Radio Tarzan. Dutch songs @ 1800. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Marconi. Country music @ 1753, good-strong signal, canned ID and sign off @ 1758. SINPO 44433.

Tues Aug 30

4015: Laser Hot Hits. "Always Something There to Remind Me" @ 2010. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6295: Radio Altrex. Dance music @ 2000, cow noises, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Continental. Dutch music @ 1810. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio FSM. QSO with Continental Radio @ 2025. SINPO 24332.

6325: Trans Europe Radio. Blondie "Atomic" @ 1710, XTC "Senses Working Overtime," ID and said signing off soon. SINPO 34333.

6426: Radio Variant. Kraftwerk "The Robots" @ 1715. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Reading report from Wisconsin @ 1730, Jonathan King "Theme from Entertainment USA." SINPO 44433.

Mon Aug 29

4015: Laser Hot Hits. "Love Games" @ 2005, good signal. SINPO 44433.

5815: Radio Baken 16. The Sweet "Love is Like Oxygen" @ 1735, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6263: Retro Radio (tent). Flash and The Pan "Waiting for a Train" @ 1805, utility and SSB QRM, signed off a few minutes later after ID. SINPO 33333.

6305: Radio FSM. Alternative music @ 2015, IDs and greetings. SINPO 34333.

6435: Radio Musicbox. Instrumental music @ 1725 but splash from strong utilities on 6430/6440. SINPO 33333. Moved to 6385 @ 1740. SINPO 34333.

6550: Radio Musicbox. Testing @ 2010 with Dutch music. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Inner City "Good Life" @ 0835. Fair signal, occasional good peaks. SINPO 34333.

The man behind former pirate turned legal station, Rinse FM

Dizzee Rascal and Katy B were two of the today's music stars discovered by former London pirate Rinse FM. Last year the station received a community radio license and this year went on the air as a legal station. The Guardian newspaper has talked to station's publicity-shy founder, Geeneus, about its rise from the early days broadcasting from his living room with an aerial poking out of the window to today's set-up in east London.

To read the story go to:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2011/aug/27/rinse-fm-geeneus?INTCMP=SRCH

Sun Aug 28

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Survivor "American Heartbeat" @ 2020. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

5815: Orion Radio. Tears for Tears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" @ 0750, ID, "Man of Action", greeting stations and listeners. SINPO 34333.

5815: Radio Scotland Int. Report to Orion @ 0930, c/d few minutes later. SINPO 34333.

5815: Radio Royal. ID @ 0941, Dutch song. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5825: Radio Geronimo SW. Mention Woodley.net website and this blog (thanks) @ 0743, Apache spirit mountain dance song. SINPO 44333.

6005: Radio Gloria via Radio 700. Sign on @ 0900, 60s music. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6204: Shortwave Gold. Argent "Hold Your Head Up" @ 1640, ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6205: Radio Scotland Int. Coldplay song @ 1007, ID and greeting listeners. Signal not as strong as usual but loud audio makes up for weaker signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. IDs heard @ 1725, music but weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6255: Polaris Radio. "The Wanderer" @ 1610, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6287: Radio Altrex. The Stranglers "Skindeep" @ 0802, some utility splash. SINPO 33333. Heard on 6283 @ 0855. SINPO 24332. Back on 6283 @ 1923 with Adam & The Ants. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Marconi. Dutch songs @ 1620, good signal but splash from Reflections Europe. SINPO 43433.

6305: Radio Zeewolf. Music heard above noise @ 0935, weak signal, using 20W. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Underground. Dutch song @ 1930, then 2 Unlimited, morse QRM. SINPO 43333.

6307: Radio Marconi. Dutch songs @ 1420, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Grensstad Radio. Dutch music @ 1940, ID. SINPO 34333.

6425: Voice of Fashion (tent). 2 Unlimited "Are You Ready for This" @ 0805. SINPO 34333. At 0915, woman reading out numbers.

6485: Premier Radio Int. "I Feel Fine Girl" @ 0822, ID then "Kung Fu Fighting." SINPO 34333. Also on again @ 2000, much stronger SINPO 44433, peaking at S9+10dB.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. ID, "Stars Wars" theme @ 1633, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6540: 815 Radio. ID and thanking people for emails @ 1410, rock music. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. "I Love The Night Life" @ 1600, ID. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew greeting Hugh in Erith, soul music @ 0757. SINPO 34333.

Sat Aug 27

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. "Make Me Happy" @ 2210. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6204: Shortwave Gold. Live show with Chris Ise, "Footloose" @ 1740, plenty of IDs. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Radio Fox 48. Quite noisy frequency with utility splash, music heard @ 2110. SINPO 23332.

6285: Radio Altrex. Talking and ID @ 0840, music heard just above noise level. SINPO 24332. Also heard @ 2220 with fair-good signal on 6287. SINPO 44333.

6295: Radio FSM. "How Deep is Your Love" dance track @ 1623, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6295: Radio Altrex. IDs and greetings @ 1845, instrumental music. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio FSM. The Killers "Indie Rock n Roll" @ 2105, then ID. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Centurion. Music heard @ 2200, weak-fair signal with utility and SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.

6326: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. ID and email address @ 1850 but not easy to hear due to utility. SINPO 33333.

6401: Free Radio Victoria. Enya "Orinoco Flow" @ 1840, QRM from utility plus heterodyne from weaker station 0.5 kHz away. SINPO 43333. (weaker station IDed in the pirate chat as Dance Radio)

6425: Radio Universe. IDs and greeting listeners @ 1834, Eurythmics "Love is a Stranger." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6425: Trans Europe Radio. Came on after Universe closed down. Instrumental music @ 1915, good signal. SINPO 44433.

6920: Radio Geronimo SW. Dave Scott show. Yes "Roundabout" @ 1735. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Katy Perry song @ 1630, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Climie Fisher "Love Changes Everything" @ 0848, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6960: Trans Europe Radio. Kraftwerk "The Model" @ 1730. SINPO 34333.

First pirate station closed by UK authorities in 1934

Brothers Gerald and Wilfred Barker of Norwich are forced to close their radio station down by the BBC: they recount the tale. First pirate radio station closed down by post office authorities.

See the clip at: http://www.itnsource.com/shotlist//BHC_RTV/1934/03/08/BGX407190461/?s

(via Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)

Fri Aug 26

3905: Skyline International Radio. Dutch version of "Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport" @ 1938. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6204: Shortwave Gold. Pointer Sisters "Automatic" @ 1734, then jingle with ID, "find us on Facebook, just look for Shortwave Gold" and email address. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6220: Radio Fox 48. ID and song by female singer @ 2050. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6240: Radio Northpole. Instrumental music @ 1904, some utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

6285: Radio Altrex. Greeting listeners and IDs @ 2027, talking about it being hot! SINPO 34333.

6920: Trans Europe Radio. Jean Michel Jarre music @ 1724, ID and talk about the bad weather. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Caroline-Rainbow. IDs @ 1918, Michael Jackson song, fair signal but utility QRM and splash from 6295. SINPO 33333.

6295: Radio FSM. Franz Ferdinand song @ 1922, then ID. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Happy Mondays song @ 1715, jingle ID and talk. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Grensstad Radio. IDs @ 1908, Dutch music, some spalsh from 6305 plus occasional utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

6425: Studio 52 (tent). Rock music @ 1950, fair-good signal but signal quite crackly. SINPO 44333.

6485: Premier Radio Int. ID @ 2045, then "Do the Locomotion." Good signal but co-channel SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.

6540: 815 Radio. ID and giving out email address, Bacarra "Yes Sir I Can Boogie" @ 2040, then Backstreet Boys. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 54444.

6925: Radio Mustang. Enya "Orinoco Flow" @ 2010. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott on his soapbox talking politics @ 1750, rock music. Good signal but ute splash. SINPO 44433.

Thurs Aug 25

3900: Unid. Non-stop oldies, "House of the Rising Sun" @ 2208, maybe Baken 16. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Talking about the warm weather, Queen song @ 2234. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6300: Radio Marconi. Instrumental music @ 2155. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6324: Radio De Wittereus. Steppenwolf  "Born to be Wild" @ 2225, fair signal but quite crackly. SINPO 34333.

6422: Radio Black Bandit (tent). Country music @ 2245, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6425: Radio BPM (tent). Oldies, including "On the Radio" @ 1905 and "We Don't Need Another Hero." Occasional jingles but couldn't understand ID but saw on the station's website that he was using 6425 at this time. SINPO 34333.

6540: 815 Radio. Instrumental music @ 1920, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Ace of Bass song @ 2200, mention guestbook and mailing address. SINPO 54444.

Wed Aug 24

4015: Laser Hot Hits. The Smiths "How Soon Is Now" @ 2221. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Polaris Radio. ID @ 2216, Madness song. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Marconi. Huey Lewis & The News "Power of Love" @ 2210. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6311: Radio De Wittereus. Madonna song @ 2232. Weak-fair signal, using 10W. SINPO 24332.

6920: Trans Europe Radio. Testing on 43m, "Everlasting Love" @ 1735, then "Safety Dance," testing new transmitter. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Survivor "American Heartbeat" @ 1720. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Radio BPM QSL

Very nice QSL from new station, Radio BPM. He started on FM before switching to shortwave. He uses a 50W transmitter with 22m inverted V antenna. He also has a website at http://www.area68.nl.

Tues Aug 23

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Tears for Fears "Head over Heels" @ 2210. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6300: Radio Marconi. Instrumental music @ 1730, co-channel QRM from station switching on and off. SINPO 43433.

6300: Wizard Radio. Heard calling Marconi @ 1750, greeting listeners. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew's soul show. Portrait "Here We Go Again" @ 2005, ID jingle. Strong signal, utility splash. SINPO 54444.

14000 lsb: Baltic Sea Radio. Oldies @ 1735, fair signal, deep fades. SINPO 34333.

Mon Aug 22

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Reading emails @ 2210, song by Aphrodites Child featuring Demis Roussos. SINPO 34333.

6240: Radio Altrex. Rolling Stones @ 1805, ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. War "Low Rider" @ 1815, then clip of offshore Radio Scotland, still splash from utility just below 6940. SINPO 43433.

Sun Aug 21

4015: Laser Hot Hits. The Jam "That's Entertainment" @ 2200. Martin Scott talking about the turmoil in the Stock Market. I've noticed 4015 seems to be fading in quite late recently but coming in well at this time. SINPO 44333.

5815: Orion Radio. ID and rock music @ 0745, some sort of utility noise on 5814 making reception difficult. SINPO 33333.

5815: Radio Royal. Came on after Orion signed off, heard @ 0833 with ID and "I Fought the Law." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. ID and hotline number @ 0750, Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing." SINPO 34333.

6218: Radio Black Arrow. ELO "Mr Blue Sky" @ 1740, ID and thanking listeners for reports. SINPO 34333.

6280: Radio Devalon. Free radio news, recordings and rock n roll. Heard @ 0838 with recording of Radio Kilohertz and reading out logs. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6285: Radio FSM. ID and electro music @ 1745. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Alice. Country music @ 1100, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6301: Radio Marconi. "Black is Black" @ 1645, ID 1655. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6310: Grensstad Radio. Instrumental music @ 2000, fair signal with good peaks. ID 2013, asking if modulation OK - sounded good here. SINPO 34333.

6374: Radio Fox 48. Rock music @ 2010. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6380: Delta Radio. Dire Straits " Money for Nothing" @ 1625, jingle ID 1701. SINPO 44433.

6395: Radio Waves Int. ID and country music @ 0825. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6420: Radio Lowland. ID and Dutch song @ 1345. SINPO 34333.

6485: Radio Black Bandit. German beer-drinking music @ 1710. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Abba "Fernando" @ 1400, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Example "Changed The Way You Kiss Me" @ 1717, female DJ with IDs. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. "Why Can't We Be Together" @ 0800, then Laser jingle. Good signal with occasional strong peaks. SINPO 44433. Update: Strong signal @ 2205, slight splash from ute on 6936. SINPO 54444.

Thurs Aug 18

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Dance track "When You've Got Love" @ 2205. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6420: Radio Black Bandit.  Deep Purple "Child in Time" @ 2155, ID at 2212, thanking everyone for their reports. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6920: Radio Mustang. Gloria Estefan "Doctor Beat" @ 2142. A minute later shifted up to 6925. Both SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. China Crisis song @ 2149. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Wed Aug 17

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew reading reception reports @ 2215, soul music. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Zodiac. Rock music @ 2035, ID, greetings and giving out hotline. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6420: Radio Black Bandit (tent). Rockabilly music @ 2045. Very strong signal, could be B.Bandit. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Nirada "Rainbow Chasers" from the 60s @ 1630. Good signal, occasionally climbing to +10dB. SINPO 44433.

Some unidentified stations:
6304: Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Relax" @ 1900, non-stop oldies, no IDs heard. SINPO 34333.
6375: Dion "The Wanderer" @ 1823, possible jingles but can't be sure. SINPO 34333.

Tues Aug 16

3935: Radio Relmus. "Always on my Mind" @ 2157, ID, co-channel QRM creating whistle. SINPO 32332. In the clear after 2219, SINPO 44433.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Country music @ 2225. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Monte Carlo. "Lessons in Love" @ 1704, then "Born in the USA." Fair signal but splash from 6305. SINPO 33333. Moved to 6295 @ 1717 - SINPO 34333.

6305: Unid. Polka @ 1710, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio BPM. Killing Joke "Love Like Blood" @ 1730, ID jingles. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. ID jingle @ 1725, Moby song. Good signal with strong peaks, some utility splash. SINPO 43333.

6925: Radio Mustang. "Children of Paradise" @ 2208, strong signal but splash from strong utility on 6930. SINPO 53433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Supertramp "Give A Little Bit" @ 1802. Good signal but utility splash from 6936. SINPO 43433.

Dutch authorities get tough with radio pirates

Radiocommunications Agency Netherlands will soon launch a new tougher policy to deal with pirate radio stations, according to a report in De Telegraaf. The illegal broadcasters may soon have a fine of 2,500 euros imposed on them as soon as half an hour after they receive a warning letter.

(Full story: http://blogs.rnw.nl/medianetwork/dutch-authorities-get-tough-with-radio-pirates )


I also read on Dr Tim's page that Dutch AM station Midlife Radio has been raided. Is this a coincidence or part of the Dutch authorities new policy?

Mon Aug 15

4015: Laser Hot Hits. The Kinks "Come Dancing" @ 2225. SINPO 34333.

6204: Shortwave Gold. New station? canned IDs and "tower of power" jingles, song "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" @ 1820. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Altrex. Dance music @ 1945, greeting listeners. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Black Power. "Why Do Fools Fall in Love" @ 1940, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Medium wave pirate review

Wizard Radio has put together a 33 minute audio review of Dutch pirates he heard on medium wave last month.

To listen to it go to: http://k003.kiwi6.com/hotlink/n20x3t6u4r/mw_pirate_review_1.mp3

He has also posted the link on the AM Forum: http://www.am-forum.nl/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=15290 where you can add any feedback.

Sun Aug 14

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Dwight Yoakum song @ 2035. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

5815: Orion Radio. "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" @ 0742, then "Waiting for the Break of Day." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6240: Radio Altrex. Talking about reception @ 0750, dance music. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6282: Radio Shadow. ID jingles, "Knock on Wood" @ 0755. SINPO 34333.

6285: Radio Alpenroos. Country music @ 1940, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6285: Radio Underground. Moved here after Alpenroos signed off, heard @ 2009 with strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Underground. Greetings and giving out contact details @ 1945, "Urban Spaceman." Splash from 6310. SINPO 43433.

6310: Radio Powerliner Int. Soft rock @ 1955, ID at 2000. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost show, marking the anniversary of the Marine Offences Act in 1967. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio Black Bandit (pres). Usual mega-strong signal, country music @ 2053. SINPO 54444.

6419: Studio 52. Country music @ 2020, some utility splash from 6415 but strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6425: Radio Universe. Dire Straits song @ 0940, ID at 0946 and giving out email address. SINPO 34333.

6453: Radio De Wittereus. "Sugar Sugar" @ 2045, weak signal with utility splash. SINPO 22332.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Cranberries "Linger" @ 1610. then ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Propaganda song @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

21800: Shortwave Radio Malta. Non-stop music and ID jingles. First heard @ 0855, reaching fair peaks but deep fades. SINPO 25322. By 0955, signal more stable with less fading. 34333.

Sat Aug 13

3930: Radio Quintus. ID and thanking listeners for reports @ 2018. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Southern Comfort "Woodstock" @ 2103. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6235: Delta Radio (Gelderland). Vengaboys @ 1655, then ID and giving out contact number. Some utility splash from 6230 but strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6240: Radio Monte Carlo. Moved from 6300 to avoid nearby stations, heard @ 1450 with "I've Had the Time of My Life." SINPO 34333.

6295: Radio Quintus. Blondie "Heart of Glass" @ 1431. Fair signal, stronger by 1500. SINPO 34333-44333.

6295: Bogusman. Talk about Bose CD palyers, alternative music @ 2010. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio Monte Carlo. Blondie "Denis Denis" @ 1430, splash from nearby stations. SINPO 33333.

6300: Crazy Wave Radio. ID @ 2040, oldies, splash from Bogusman. SINPO 33333.

6301: Radio Fox 48. Top pirate anthem "Caroline" @ 2155, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Alice. Dutch instrumental music @ 1405, Dutch song and ID. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6305: Radio FSM. ID, Franz Ferdinand @ 2025 then Blur. SINPO 34333.

6307: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. ID jingles, dance music @ 2150. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6315: Radio Delta. "Mouldy Old Dough" @ 1400, ID, said using 10W. Fair signal considering low power. SINPO 34333.

6323: Radio Lowland. ID @ 1704, said using low power at the moment. Fair signal. SINPO 34333. Heard on 6318 @ 2015. SINPO 54444.

6325: Wizard Radio. ID @ 1548, talking about being received in New Hampshire. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6450: Radio Black Bandit. ID and talking about "Dr BZN", playing country music @ 1950. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Rock n roll @ 1635, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6930: Irish Music Radio. P Diddy @ 1955. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Isley Brothers "Summer Breeze" @ 1615. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6950: Hit Mix Team. Dutch music @ 2000, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Thurs Aug 11

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott talking about Cheryl & Ashley Cole, Alexis Jordan "Hush Hush" @ 2007. SINPO 54444.

6295: Radio Altrex. Heard chatting @ 1838, IDs and greetings but splash from Boomi on 6302. SINPO 33333.

6295: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. Jingles and dance music @ 2020, modulation sounds a bit rough. SINPO 34333.

6302: Radio Boomerang. "I Wish I Knew You Before" @ 1833, then "Sultans of Swing," ID 1853. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Fox 48. Coming in OK tonight, rock music from Testament @ 2015, off 2021. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Rockefeller. "Mississippi", polka and ID @ 1833. SINPO 44433.

6385: Radio FSM. Queens of the Stone Age @ 1825, some utility QRM, has new email address: fsm (@) pirateradio.at. SINPO 33333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. The Beatles "Norwegian Wood" and Erasure "A Little Respect" @ 2002, splash from strong utility on 6935. SINPO 43433.

Wed Aug 10

3935: Radio Armadillo. Weak signal @ 2050, could just make out some music. ID through Iann's chat. SINPO 24332.

6240: Hit Mix Team: Dutch country music @ 1925. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Marconi. Public Image Ltd "This is Not A Love Song," ID @ 2056. SINPO 54444.

6324: Radio Mustang. ID @ 2042 then dance music, greeting Terry. SINPO 54444.

Unlicensed broadcasting now illegal in New York State

Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed legislation making the operation of an AM or FM radio station without a license illegal in the state of New York. Violations will be treated as a “Class A” misdemeanour. The new law gives local law enforcement an important tool to protect consumers and stem the tide of illegal radio operation in New York.

(Full story: http://blogs.rnw.nl/medianetwork/unlicensed-broadcasting-now-illegal-in-new-york-state )

Tues Aug 9

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. "Don't Want to be Lonely" @ 2050, mention Facebook page. SINPO 44433.

6220: Bluestar Radio. ID and giving out hotline number @ 1938, Cyndi Lauper "True Colours." SINPO 54444.

6295: Radio FSM. Rock music, ID @ 1925. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Cupid Radio. Rock music @ 2035, ID and greeting listeners, running 35W. SINPO 44433. Increased power to 750W-1kW @ 2048 ... SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Mustang. Simple Minds "Belfast Child" @ 1920. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Britney Spears song @ 2042. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6960: Atlantic Radio. The Animals "House of the Rising Sun" @ 2045. SINPO 54444.

Lightning Radio QSL

Reply said station uses 25W into a Commando transmitter. Antenna is a half wave dipole, 8 metres high, but he is looking to raise the height. Location is central Hungary and reports always welcome with the QSL design changed each month. I suggested he tried SSB to improve reception but he said he doesn't have a SSB capable transmitter. Thanks for the QSL.

Mon Aug 8

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Cat Stevens "Morning Has Broken" @ 2215, mentioning some of the Laser DJs. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

5815: Radio Hercules. Oldies @ 2155, ID, Dutch song. SINPO 34333.

6219: Bluestar Radio/Hitmix Team. Status Quo "Rocking All Over the World" @ 2045, Lady Angel talking, greeting listeners, also running on 6920. SINPO 54444.

6255: Polaris Radio. Rock music from Saxon @ 2203. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Bravo Sierra. "My Baby's Good to Me" @ 2030. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. ID, song "Lipstick on Your Collar" @ 1924. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Fox 48. Rock music @ 2040, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6310: Radio Marconi. Robert Miles "Children" @ 2207, ID and said testing modulator. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6315: Old Timer Radio. Strong signal @ 1900, song "Save Me" and "Reunited." SINPO 54444.

6920: Bluestar/Hitmix Team. Dutch songs @ 1935. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. The Pierces "You'll Be Mine" @ 1938. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Abba "SOS" @ 1928, then ID jingle. SINPO 54444.

Sun Aug 7

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott talk about overseas aid, dance music @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio. "We Love the Pirate Stations" @ 0745. SINPO 34333.

6140: MV Baltic Radio. Johnny Wakelin "In Zaire" @ 0905, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6220: Radio Merlin Int. Abba "Knowing Me Knowing You" @ 0750. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow (tent). Weak signal with splash from Reflections Europe (6295) and occasional utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6305: Radio Paardenkracht. ID heard @ 1103 before signal disappeared back into the noise. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Marconi & Alice. Dutch music @ 1830, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Powerliner. Human League "Mirror Man" @ 2025, splash from strong 6305. SINPO 43433.

6325: Radio Mustang. U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" @ 2050. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Lowland. Dutch music @ 1840 followed by ID. Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Weak signal @ 0915, music just audible. SINPO 24332.

6950: Mike Radio. ID jingles, Yellow "The Race" @ 0828. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. John Lennon song @ 0900, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Sat Aug 6

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Stewart Ross show. Black Box Recorder "Facts of Life" @ 0903. SINPO 34333.

4080: Overijssel Radio. Dutch music @ 2225, sounded like recording of live concert. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Radio Hercules. Instrumental music @ 1837, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6295: Radio Fox 48. Weak signal here, music @ 1844 just before closed down. SINPO 24332.

6305: Shortwave Combination Holland. Hermans Hermits "No Milk Today" @ 0818, weak signal. SINPO 24332. Update ... signal climbed to S9+10dB by 1805, IDs "We Love the Pirate Stations." SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Merlin Int. Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra" @ 1755, followed by ID and asking for reception reports. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6425: Radio Relmus. Dutch song @ 1848, then ID jingle. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6915: Radio Geronimo Shortwave. Dave Scott show. IDs, Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun" @ 1815. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely" @ 1810, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Sherbert "Howzat" @ 0840. Fair reception. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Strange things still going on ... long periods of silence on both 6960 and the webstream. Back again @ 1833 with REO Speedwagon. SINPO 44433.

9510: Radio Joystick via IRRS. The Pink Panther theme @ 0847, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

Fri Aug 5

3905: Skyline International Radio. Boston "More than a Feeling" @ 2030. SINPO 54444.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with soul music @ 2040, mention Laser's Facebook page, reading reports. SINPO 44333.

6220: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. IDs and pop music @ 1941. SINPO 24332.

6240: Radio Pandora. ID jingles @ 1820 then recording of spoof phone call. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Baken 16. Jingle IDs, greetings, The Stranglers @ 1815. Fair signal, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6295: Radio Quintus. Suzi Quatro "If You Can't Give Me Love" @ 1933. SINPO 54444.

6290: Radio Powerliner. Report to Baken 16 in Dutch @ 1830, ID in English. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Zodiac. ID and greetings @ 1840, rock song "Bad Bad Boy." SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Underground. Signal struggling a bit tonight, heard talking @ 2025 but quite noisy. SINPO 24332.

6375: Radio Lowland. Polka @ 1936, IDs and greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.

6450: Radio Mustang. Dance music @ 2020. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6990.5: Lightning Radio. Very weak signal, snatches of music heard through the noise @ 2253. SINPO 14331.

Thurs Aug 4

6305: Radio Merlin Int. IDs, "Where's Your Mama Gone?" @ 1727. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Marconi. Boz Scaggs "Lido Shuffle" @ 1905, then brass band music. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Gibson Brothers "Cuba" @ 1735. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Muse song @ 1740. SINPO 34333.

Wed Aug 3

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Cock Robin "Just Around the Corner" @ 2055. SINPO 44444.

6219: Radio Titanic. ID @ 1803, Smokie "Don't Play that Rock n Roll." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6240: Trans Europe Radio. Soft Cell @ 1900, ID, then Visage "Fade to Grey." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6295: Radio FSM. ID and Arcade Fire song @ 1925. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Merlin Int. "Don't You Want Somebody to Love" @ 2020. Fair signal but QRM from 6306. SINPO 33333. Moved to 6325 @ 2027 - SINPO 34333.

6301: Radio Bonofox. Instrumental version of "La Bamba" @ 1750. SINPO 34333.

6306: Radio Mustang. Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning" @ 2015. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6325: Delta Radio (W Brabant). "They're Going To Take Me Away" @ 1825, ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Relmus. ID and rock music @ 1815. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. ELO "Secret Messages" @ 1920, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "Young Hearts Run Free" @ 2035, "Always the Sun." Strong signal, no long breaks so looks like problem fixed. SINPO 54444.

Tues Aug 2

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Propaganda song @ 1920. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. ID jingles, dance music @ 2033. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6306: Bluestar Radio. Bruce Springsteen "I'm On Fire" @ 1835, greetings and giving out contact number. SINPO 54444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life" @ 1903. SINPO 44333.

6960: Atlantic Radio (pres). Audio problem back. S9+10dB carrier and no audio @ 1910.

Mon Aug 1

4015: Laser Hot Hits. The Associates "Party Fears Two" @ 2032. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6285: Radio Altrex. Boney M "Belfast" @ 2020, poor signal. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Alice. The Doors @ 1956, also mentioned that next weekend will be annual Shortwave Combination Holland broadcast. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Shortwave Combination Holland. Dutch music and report to Alice @ 2050. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio Rockefeller. Elvis Presley "In the Ghetto" @ 1950. Good signal.  SINPO 44444.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Tony James show. Al Stewart song @ 2003, reading report from USA, utility splash. SINPO 43433.

Sun July 31

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Baccara "Yes Sir I Can Boogie" @ 0755. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. Bonnie Tyler "Lost in France" @ 0750, then ID. SINPO 34333.

6240: Radio Northpole. Music heard above noise level, weak signal @ 1025. SINPO 24332.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. Caroline jingle @ 2157, operatic type singing then dance music and Rainbow ID. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost show. "Natural Born Woman" @ 2150. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Marconi. "Love Hurts" @ 2207, good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6375: Radio Black Bandit. "Highway Patrol" @ 0840, IDs. Good signal (despite poor conditions). SINPO 44333.

6375: Radio Relmus. Country music @ 1910, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6385: Radio FSM. Supertramp "The Logical Song" @ 1905, ID and greetings, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Lowland. Johnny Cash song @ 1620, ID and greeting Eldorado. SINPO 34333.

6485: Premier Radio Int. ID heard @ 0906, Supertramp "The Logical Song". Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. The Byrds "Hey Mr Tambourine Man" @ 1655, links between records. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Music only just audible above the noise @ 0800. SINPO 24332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "My Guy" @ 0830 but still long pauses between records. SINPO 34333.

Sat July 30

3900: Radio Baken 16. Moved from 6255, heard @ 2215 with Kim Wilde "You Came." SINPO 44433.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. George Michael "Praying for Time" @ 1810. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6220: Bogusman. "Indigo Girls" song @ 2035, talking about what his neighbours are doing, whistle from co-channel weaker station. SINPO 54444.

6240: Radio Altrex. Fratellis "Chelsea Dagger" @ 0920, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6255: Radio Baken 16. Slow rock song @ 2100, followed by jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6282: Radio Shadow. "Cry Just A Little Bit" @ 0910 then "Flying Pickets "Only You." SINPO 34333.

6295usb: Radio Sextant. Song "Rainy Day" @ 2113, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio FSM. Radiohead song @ 2103, followed by ID and said playing more "weird music." SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Marconi. Instrumental music @ 2110. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio Black Bandit. ID @ 2122, greetings to Terry, Artem, 'Doccy' Tim, said closing down, usual strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6399: Test Piraat. Testing @ 2135, playing Talk Talk. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6296 @ 2146, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Dr Einstein. The Beatles "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds" @ 2117. Strong signal. SINPO 54444. Heard on 6375 @ 2200, strong but beginning to fade here.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Buddy Holly "Peggy Sue" @ 1750. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6935: Enjoy Radio. "Popcorn" @ 1755, ID and talk about other stations now using 43 metres, some splash from 6930/6940. SINPO 33333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Kool & The Gang "Disco Dancing" @ 0803. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Oldies @ 0930 but still long periods of dead air. SINPO 44333.

Fri July 29

3905: Skyline International Radio. Rod Stewart "Maggie May" @ 2025, then ID. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

3932: Polaris Radio. Rock music @ 2250, good signal, running in parallel with 6255. SINPO 44433.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Songs from The Saturdays and Style Council @ 2020. SINPO 54444.

6217: Delta Radio. Flock of Seagulls "I Ran" @ 2217, ID jingle. SINPO 44433.

6240: Radio Altrex. Babylon Zoo "Spaceman" @ 1807, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Polaris Radio. 2 Unlimited "Get Ready For This" @ 2222. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6290: Radio Caroline Int (tent). Oldies @ 1830, weak signal with utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6300: Radio FSM. ID @ 1955, moved from 6290 to avoid co-channel QRM. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Titanic. "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" @ 1817, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6300: Radio Lowland. Roxette "It Must've Been Love" @ 2237, then ID jingle and email address. Strong. SINPO 54444.

6306: Radio Foxfire. Shakin Stevens "This Ole House" @ 2230, ID, email address and greeting Terry. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Marconi. Jean Michelle Jarre @ 1735, then "Apache," good signal. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Black Power. Rock music @ 1730, ID jingle, instrumental tune. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio Dr Einstein. "Working for the Yankee Dollar" @ 1950, then "Stand By Me." SINPO 54444.

6400: Radio Variant. Polka @ 2010, off for a minute, then back with ID and talk in Dutch. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Tina Charles "I Love to Love" @ 1800. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Howard Jones "New Song" @ 1825. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "In the Still of the Night" @ 2000, maybe still testing as 30 secs of dead air before next record. SINPO 54444.

Thurs July 28

3905: Skyline International Radio. Vengaboys "Ibiza" @ 1929, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Country song @ 1907. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44333.

6240: Free Radio Victoria. ID and email address @ 1735, rock n roll. SINPO 34333.

6295v: Radio Boomerang. Flock of Seagulls " I Ran" @ 1925. Switching between 6295-97. SINPO 54444.

6315: Trans Europe Radio. The Kinks "Lola" @ 1925, fair signal but utility splash. SINPO 33333. Switched to 6305 @ 1927, SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Marconi. "All I Want to do is Make Love to You" @ 1810. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6399.5: Radio Borderhunter. Testing a 10W transmitter, polka @ 1800, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6419: Studio 52. "Casanova" song @ 1950, good signal but some utility splash. SINPO 43433.

6425: Radio Fox 48. Oldies @ 1945, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Coldplay "Fix You" @ 0920. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Back on the air with audio after a week of just a carrier. Heard @ 0845 with Heart "Alone" and The Police "Every Breath You Take." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

Wed July 27

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Starship song @ 1950. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

5815: Radio Royal. Instrumental music, ID "live from east part of the Netherlands" @ 1932, Jean Michel Jarre music. SINPO 34333.

6210: Radio FSM. Weaker signal tonight, music heard through the noise @ 1915. SINPO 24332. Switched to 6325, heard @ 1938 with SINPO 24332.

6219: Bluestar Radio. Talk in Dutch and Dutch song @ 1900. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Doctor Einstein. Ozzy Osborne song @ 1910. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Song "Baby Love" @ 1922, then "Martika's Kitchen," fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Tues July 26

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 2005, Laser sounds and jingles. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6219: Bluestar Radio. ID, greetings to Radio Tina, country song. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Doc Einstein. Mix of music, dance, CCR, Dutch music. Good signal @ 2230 with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6325: Unid. Dutch songs @ 1820, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Dance song "Come On Touch Me" @ 1837. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Mon July 25

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Nik Kershaw "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down" @ 2145. SINPO 44333.

6219: Hix Mix Team/Bluestar Radio. Record for Dr Tim @ 2030. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio Boomerang. Starship "Keep On Loving You" and ID @ 2037 before signing off. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio FSM. In clear after Boomi signed off, heard talking @ 2040, rock music. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Marconi. Instrumental music @ 2025, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Country music @ 2035, followed by ID jingle. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

Sun July 24

5800: Radio Saturnus. Meat Loaf "Bat Out of Hell" @ 0835, followed by ID. SINPO 34333.

6005: Radio Gloria via Radio 700. Marianne Faithful song @ 0905, followed by ID. SINPO 34333.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. Rock music @ 0810. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6220: Radio Altrex. ID heard @ 0758, fair signal but dropped back to noise level. SINPO 24332.

6240: Radio Tina. IDs @ 1932, polka, weak signal with fair peaks, utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6255: Radio Baken 16. 2 Unlimited @ 0923, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Radio Altrex. Oldies with occasional cow sounds, heard @ 1710 with ID, weak and noisy signal. SINPO 24332.

6282: Radio Shadow. Music just above noise level @ 0805. SINPO 24332.

6285: Radio Scotland Int. Deep Purple @ 0910, Radio Nordsee jingles, then came on with Scotland ID. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Moonlight. Giving out email address and signing off @ 1123, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi. Abba song @ 1620, ID and talk in Dutch. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6311: Radio Lowland. Rock music @ 1545, ID and greeting listeners. SINPO 34333. Heard on 6315 @ 1615, SINPO 34333.

6320: Delta Radio. Baccara "Sorry I'm A Lady" @ 1530 followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Foxfire. "I Can't Stand the Rain" @ 1642, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6485: Premier Radio Int. ID @ 0928, Three Degrees "When Will I See You Again." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. "Solid As A Rock" @ 1926, fair signal, bit of fading. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Roy Orbison "Only the Lonely" @ 1537. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Righteous Brothers "You've Lost that Loving Feeling" @ 0850. SINPO 44433.

6960: Strong carrier, no audio. Probably Atlantic Radio, been like that a several days now.

Sat July 23

3901: Delta Radio. "Everything's Going to be Alright" @ 2010, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Paul Williams song @ 2020, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Radio Hercules. Oldies and Dutch music, heard @ 2035, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio FSM. Playing recording on station KBOX @ 1710. SINPO 34333.

6240: Free Radio Victoria. "Down by the River" @ 2025, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6290: Radio Caroline Int. Weak signal @ 2030, music and jingles. SINPO 24332.

6295: Radio Black Arrow. Coldplay song @ 1948, ID. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6295: Radio Zodiac. Came on after BA signed off, ID @ 2008, mention Iann's pirate chat, giving out SMS number. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6300: Radio Marconi. Dutch version of "Hello Mary Lou" @ 1622, off 1625. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Doc Einstein. "Lay Down Sally" @ 1745, ID and greetings. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6315: Trans Europe Radio. "Needles & Pins" @ 1945, utility splash. SINPO 33333. Moved to 6300 @ 1951, but splash from stronger station on 6305. SINPO 33333.

6325: Radio Foxfire. ID and email @ 1740, Suzi Quatro song. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Mustang. Madness "Our House" @ 1925, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6390: Premier Radio Int. Abba "Winner Takes It All" @ 1933, followed by ID, not as good as earlier 6485. SINPO 33333.

6419: Studio 52. OMD song @ 1840, good signal but utility splash. SINPO 43433.

6485: Premier Radio Int. Blondie "Rapture" @ 1755, ID, recorded show as time check said "9.54 Sunday morning," sudden off 1801. SINPO 34333. Back here @ 2000 ... SINPO 44433.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Lively Russian-type song @ 1810, then "Strangers in the Night", fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6524: Radio Northcoast. Rolling Stones "Paint It Black" @ 1958. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Rock n roll @ 1555, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers "Islands in the Stream" @ 1540. SINPO 34333.

MP takes up fight against pirate radio station

An MP has taken up the fight to stop a pirate radio station stealing the airwaves from a popular Greek radio station in Haringey (North London).

Listeners of London Greek Radio are frustrated by interruptions from pirate radio station dost.fm illegally broadcasting on a nearby frequency.

After “endless” complaint letters Hornsey and Wood Green MP Lynne Featherstone met with regulator the Office for Communication (Ofcom) to discover what action is being taken to shut down the pirate broadcasters.

Chris Stylianou, manager of Cypriot Community Centre in Earlham Road, Wood Green, said: “A lot of people have been complaining about not being able to listen to the station. Anything that interferes with other stations should be shut down. It is not right, simple as that.”

Since January Ofcom has taken out 18 enforcement actions to stop dost.fm broadcasting, which resulted in 22 days of downtime since March.

The MP was told by Ofcom that radio piracy hits Haringey particularly hard as close to a third of the capital’s pirate stations are located within the borough.

Full story: http://www.london24.com/news/mp_takes_up_fight_against_pirate_radio_in_haringey_1_968234

(Source: London 24)

Fri July 22

3905: Skyline International Radio. "I Like to Teach the World to Sing" @ 2035. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Simon & Garfunkel song @ 2053, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 54444.

6295: Radio Black Arrow. ID and greetings @ 2037, song by Propaganda. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6295: Radio Powerliner. Calling Black Arrow (who had just closed down) @ 2200, asking for QSO. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Altrex. Soft rock and cow sounds, using 30W, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Moonlight. "Everybody Loves Saturday Night" @ 2155, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6375: Trans Europe Radio. Dire Straits @ 2010, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Tom Jones "Delilah" @ 2022, greetings to listeners, fair signal here. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Moby song @ 2143, links between songs by DJ Karen. Fair-good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6940: Laser Hot Hits. New frequency, song "Gold Dust Woman" @ 2140. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

Tues July 19

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Jon & Vangelis track @ 1905. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Alice. German song @ 1825, good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel" @ 1819. Strong signal but co-channel QRM, utility noise. SINPO 52442.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang" @ 1815. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Pirate uses silent Sky Radio frequency in SE Drenthe

A pirate radio station in south east Drenthe (The Netherlands) made good use of the radio silence over the weekend caused by the collapse of the tower at Hoogersmilde last Friday. After many stations went off the air, the pirates took over the frequency of Sky Radio to broadcast their own playlist.

According to the pirate station, the collapse of the mast was a perfect opportunity to play music never heard on Sky Radio: schlagers and ‘pirate hits’. To make it sound authentic, the pirate station used Sky Radio jingles. The pirates have now stopped their actions to allow the real Sky Radio to return to the air in the region.

Full story: http://blogs.rnw.nl/medianetwork/pirates-use-silent-sky-radio-frequency-in-se-drenthe

(source: Radio Netherlands Media Network)

Mon July 18

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Gibson Brothers "Cuba" @ 2045. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6290: Radio FSM. Rock music @ 1800 and IDs, weak signal with utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6290: Radio Festivum. Commodores "Three Times A Lady" @ 2030, recorded IDs. Good-strong signal but occasional utility QRM. SINPO 44433 to 54444.

6305: Unid. Non-stop Dutch music, heard @ 2150, bad audio. SINPO 44432.

6325: Radio Altrex. Boomtown Rats "Don't Like Mondays" @ 1735, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Reading reception reports @ 1545, song "Sunscreen." Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Joy Division "Love Will Tear Us Apart" @ 1535. SINPO 34333.

Sun July 17

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Jesse J Song @ 0910, giving out email address. SINPO 34333.

5800: Radio Geronimo SW. Dave Scott reading reception reports, Apache song @ 0900. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio. Song by Heart @ 0745, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. Queen "I Want to Break Free" @ 0750, SINPO 34333.

6220: Bogusman. Midnight Oil song @ 0850, talking about women driving cars. SINPO 44333.

6220: Radio FSM. ID and rock music @ 1733, testing compressor. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Radio Caroline Int. "Smoke on the Water" @ 2115, sudden off 2117. SINPO 44433.

6280: Cosmic Radio. Ambient music, ID and said signing off @ 2028, audio on the low side SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Borderhunter. U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday" @ 0950, ID jingles. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6301: Radio Bonofox. ID and music @ 0845, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Marconi. Polka @ 1425, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6324: Radio Zodiac. ID and email address, signing off @ 2109, good to strong signal. SINPO 44433. Heard on 6306 @ 2119 testing. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Altrex. Weak signal today, music just audible through noise. SINPO 24332.

6385: Radio Underground. Talk about Radio Rockefeller, greetings, Eagles "Hotel California" @ 2020. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Universe. Giving out email address, Blondie "Call Me" @ 0755. SINPO 34333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Oldies @ 1740, weak signal not helped by utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Lady Gaga "Born this Way" @ 1752, good signal. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. Morrissey "I'm So Sorry" @ 0830. SINPO 44333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "Hang on Sloopy" @ 0834. SINPO 44433.

Sat July 16

3905: Radio Wilskracht. Talk in Dutch, greeting chatters, country music @ 2147, SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Steely Dan "Do It Again" @ 0835, SINPO 34333.

6220: Crazy Wave Radio. Rammstein @ 2103, followed by ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Radio Baken 16. Black Sabbath @ 0857, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Caroline Int. Music heard @ 2100, weaker signal tonight, ID through PIrate Chat. SINPO 24332.

6295: Misti Radio. Paulina Rubio songs @ 0850. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6304: Cosmic Radio. ID jingle, instrumental music @ 1745. Strong signal, sudden off (fade out?) at 1751. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio FSM. Talk and IDs heard @ 1450, music, but quite weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6307: Radio Marconi. "Spirit in the Sky" @ 2042, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6315: Trans Europe Radio. First time on air for a few weeks, oldies @ 1445, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6320: Skylab Radio. Dutch music and jingle ID and email address @ 1435. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Dr Einstein. Country music @ 2055, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. "Caravan of Love" @ 2142. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6553: Radio Galaxy. Pop music @ 2125, but not recognise song. Weak-fair signal, not the UK Galaxy. SINPO 24332.

6925: Radio Bluestar. Bruce Springsteen "Born in the USA" @ 2110, then Dutch song. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. The LAs "There She Goes" @ 1420. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 0820. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Rock music @ 0830. SINPO 34333.

9510: Radio City via IRRS. Bobby Goldsboro "Hello Summertime." Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 54444.

Fri July 15

3905: Skyline International Radio. Country music @ 2205, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. The Searchers "Goodbye My Love" @ 2300. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44333.

6220: Unid. The Fratellis "Chelsea Dagger" @ 2153. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Bogusman. Talking about hunting round record stores @ 2230, song by Curve. Unid above was probably warming the transmitter up. SINPO 44433.

6291: Radio Caroline Int. Clear IDs and pop music @ 2208. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi. The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go" @ 2149. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6315: Radio Moonlight. Blues music @ 2312, utility splash. SINPO 33333.

6325: Radio Mustang. Queen "I Want to Break Free" @ 2145. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6326: Radio Caroline Int. ID jingles, dance music @ 2304. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Fox 48. Oldies @ 2140, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Doc Einstein. Dance music @ 2245, unfortunately on top of Fox 48. SINPO 54444. Moved to 6390 @ 2249, some utility QRM. SINPO 53443.

6420: Radio Black Bandit. Country music, usual strong signal @ 2158. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. "Dancing on a Saturday Night" @ 2213. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. "Lean on Me" @ 2225. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. The Beatles @ 2220. Good signal but some SSB QRM and fading. SINPO 43333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. The Stranglers "Always the Sun" @ 2216, strong. SINPO 54444.

Thurs July 14

3900: Radio Baken 16. "Man of Action" @ 2212, Madness song. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Dance tune from The Full Intention @ 2024. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6291: Radio Caroline Int. ID jingle and music @ 2010, sudden off 2011. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6295: Radio Bravo Sierra. Dutch songs @ 2210, off 2215. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio FSM. IDs and 60s music @ 1810, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6420: Radio Black Bandit (tent). Non-stop country music, heard @ 1950, very strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Tony James show. Walker Brothers @ 1955, then Roger Hodson song. SINPO 44433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Man and woman chatting and discussing strange stories in the news @ 2005, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Rinse FM rapped over use of F-word

London community radio station Rinse FM has been found in breach of the Ofcom code for repeatedly broadcasting songs featuring the F-word.
The station – which targets 15 to 24 year olds with an interest in urban music – hadn’t apologised on air following a ten-minute period that included five uses of the expletive.
A listener, parent to a 12 year old boy, complained to Ofcom about the prevalence of offensive language in songs broadcast by the station, giving the afternoon of 30 March 2011 as an example when her son had been listening.

Full story: http://radiotoday.co.uk/2011/07/rinse-fm-in-breach-for-f-word-in-songs/

(Source: Radio Today)


Rinse FM operated as a pirate for 15 years in London but was given a license to operate legally last year and went on air as a community station in February. There is also a response from the general manager of Rinse FM on the Radio Today story.

Wed July 13

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Tune by Air @ 1955, reading messages on station's guestbook. SINPO 44444.

6305: Radio Alice. Simon & Garfunkel "Mrs Robinson" @ 1933, good-strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. ID and reggae @ 2225, fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.

6420: Radio Mustang. "Don't Let Him Go" @ 1928, ID, then "Voyage Voyage." Strong signal, slightly over modulated. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Simple Minds "Someone, Somewhere in Summertime" @ 1005, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Them "Gloria" @ 0955, Abba "SOS", ID jingle at top of the ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Mon July 11

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Four Tops @ 2040, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio FSM. Dance music @ 1935, weak to fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6301: Unid. Instrumental electro music @ 1955, utility QRM. Fair signal. SINPO 33333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Gibson Brothers song @ 1945, then Human League "Don't You Want Me." Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "Somebody's Watching Me" @ 1950, then Billy Joel song. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Sun July 10

3900: Polaris Radio. Iggy Pop "The Passenger" @ 2212. fair signal, parallel with 6255. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Dusty Springfield song @ 0815. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio. Instrumental music, IDs and talk @ 0807, Dutch song. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Black Arrow. Darude "Sandstorm" @ 1822, said signing off. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Polaris Radio. In parallel with 3900 but weaker @ 2213. SINPO 24332.

6288: Radio Powerliner. Starship "We Built this City" @ 2220. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6304: Radio Marconi. Dutch music and ID @ 1850. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Dr Einstein. OMD "Joan of Arc" @ 1810, fair signal, with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6390: Radio Rockfeller. Instrumental music @ 1755, almost an hour before ID came. SINPO 34333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Signals fading in now, oldies @ 1900, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6930: Irish Music Radio. "Ain't Gonna Bump No More" @ 1907, good signal with some fading. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Rap and dance music @ 0920, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "There's A Ghost In My House" @ 1835, followed by jingle ID. Good-strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Sat July 9

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Kraftwerk "The Model" @ 0748, fair signal but deep fades. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Foxfire. ID @ 1630, dance music, weak signal with occasional fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6240: Radio Grolschman. Madonna "Borderline" @ 2055, ID. Weak signal with occasional fair peaks, some utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6290: Radio Rainbow. ID heard @ 2000, music, weak signal with utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6300: Radio Vendor. Instrumental music and ID @ 1750, good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6300: Radio Powerliner. "Mexico" song, ID @ 2049, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6310: Radio Bravo Sierra. ID, Abba "Fernando" @ 2027. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Fox 48. Weak-fair signal @ 2110, music heard through the noise. SINPO 24332.

6320: Delta Radio. Dance music @ 2005, "Stay" then "Scatman." ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Dr Einstein. New station from Holland, good signal. "Smoke on the Water" @ 2020. SINPO 44433.

6419: Studio 52. ID @ 1753, giving email address, polka. Some utility splash. SINPO 33333.

6450: Radio Lowland. Billie Jo Spears "Blanket on the Ground" @ 2010, followed by ID and greetings. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Sixties music @ 1758, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Mamas & The Papas "California Dreaming" @ 1810. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Craig David song @ 0745. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Blues music @ 0755, good signal. SINPO 44433.

Fri July 8

3905: Skyline International Radio. Abba "SOS" @ 2215, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Songs by Adele then Heart @ 2255. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6220: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. ID jingles and dance music @ 2245. SINPO 34333.

6255: Polaris Radio. Fair signal @ 2155, oldies. SINPO 34333.

6288: Radio Powerliner. Polka @ 2205, then German song, only using 7W. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio FSM. ID and rock music @ 2225. SINPO 34333.

6315: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. IDs and music @ 2150, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Delta Radio. Report for Black Power @ 2200, Killing Joke "Love Like Blood." SINPO 44433.

6390: Radio Lowland. Alice Cooper "Poison" @ 2220, ID, then Eagles "Hotel California." SINPO 42432. Moved to 6420 @ 2223. SINPO 43433.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Gary Puckett & The Union Gap "Young Girl" @ 2210. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me" @ 2237, female DJ with "IMR" ID. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. "With or Without You" @ 2232, reading emails, co-channel SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Phil Collins & Phillip Bailey "Easy Lover" @ 2228. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

Wed July 6

3930: Radio Batavia. Men At Work "Down Under" @ 2053, followed by jingle ID. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Coldplay "Yellow" @ 2100, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio FSM. IDs and pop musc @ 1920, some SSB QRM. Fair signal. SINPO 33333. Heard on 6238 @ 2000, ELO "Living Thing." SINPO 34333.

6255: Radio Baken 16. Greetings to listeners @ 2040, rock music, ID and email address. Good solid signal. SINPO 44444.

6280: Radio Borderhunter. Theme tune "On The Border" @ 1915, talking about photos from summer meeting. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.

6285: Radio Powerliner. Baccara "Sorry I'm A Lady" @ 2035, mention Borderhunter. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6390: Radio Lowland. Dutch song @ 1935, ID and talking about new studio. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Song "Edge of Glory" @ 2045. Good signal with strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Jingle ID, "We Have All the Time in the World" @ 1930. SINPO 54444.

Tues July 5

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Kraftwerk "The Model" @ 1900, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi. Dutch music @ 2015, then ID @ 2015. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6315: Radio Caroline Int. Jingle IDs @ 2020, sudden off during song @ 2021. SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark "Electricity" @ 2040. Good signal but quite fady. SINPO 44433.

6960: Atlantic Radio. New Order "60 Miles Per Hour" then jingle ID @ 2028. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Mon July 4

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Kool & The Gang "She's Fresh" @ 2054, then joke version of "American Pie." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6295: Top Radio. Jingles giving ID and email address @ 2045, Dutch music. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Powerliner. The Beatles "I Am The Walrus" @ 2025, ID and email address. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 2040, strong signal but co-channel utility QRM. SINPO 53443.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Robbie Williams song @ 2035, ID jingle. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

The inside story of a pirate station's success

In 1985, KISS FM had been just one of many illegal pirate radio stations in London playing black music that had been largely ignored by licensed broadcasters. By 1989, KISS FM had won an FM radio licence to broadcast legally to the whole of London, having fought off dozens of competing bids from some of the biggest names in broadcasting and industry. By 1991, KISS FM was attracting an audience of one million listeners a week, making it one of the most successful radio station launches in British broadcasting history.

The inside story of how a small London pirate radio station was transformed into one of Britain’s most successful youth brands is uncovered in this book. KISS FM’s remarkable trajectory was the culmination of a long-running campaign for a black music radio station in London that had been started in 1970 by soul music pirate station Radio Invicta. Also documented in this book is the determination of the government and commercial radio industry to rid Britain forever of pirate radio, and the abject failure of their desperate efforts.

KISS FM: FROM RADICAL RADIO TO BIG BUSINESS

AUTHOR:  GRANT GODDARD

More information: http://www.radiobooks.org/

Sun July 3

4015: Laser Hot Hits. Abba "Gimme Gimme Gimme" @ 0850, poor signal. SINPO 24332.

5815: Orion Radio. "Yesterday Man" @ 0750. Far signal. SINPO 34333.

6140: MV Baltic Radio. The Doors "Let It Roll" @ 0945, then "Riders on the Storm." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. Heard @ 0757, said signing off soon, M "Pop Music." SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. Music heard @ 2005, difficult reception tonight. SINPO 24332.

6255: Polaris Radio. "Why Can't You Tell Me" @ 2213, then ID, thanks for greetings. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.

6288: Radio Powerliner. Sixties music @ 2220, fair signal, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6300: Summer Meeting Radio. Still going strong, Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water" @ 0803, Bruce Springsteen "I'm on Fire." SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Underground. Talk about feeling tired, electro music @ 1955. SINPO 44333.

6310: Summer Meeting Radio. Now running on second transmitter, heard @ 0920, slightly weaker than 6300. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Malaisy. Bros "I Owe You Nothing" @ 1700, jingle ID, off 1706. SINPO 34333.

6315: Radio Marconi. Heart "Crazy on You" @ 1950, then "Dancing the City." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6320: FSM Radio. Dance music @ 1728, fair signal. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6305 @ 1735, still 34333.

6420: Radio Lowland. Rock n roll @ 1707, IDs and greetings. Fair signal but some utility splash. SINPO 33333.

6425: Radio Pionier. Blocked by stronger station but in clear @ 1055, IDs and oldies. SINPO 34333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. ID and greetings, jingle, then rock music. Fair-good signal, peaking at S9. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Andrea True Connection "More More More" @ 2020. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6936: Shortwave Radio Malta. Jazz music @ 2010 followed by ID, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 0840, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Bucks Fizz "Land of Make Believe" @ 0825. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

Sat July 2

4015: Laser Hot Hits. S Club 7 "Bring It All Back" @ 0842. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Radio Monte Carlo. The Bangles "Eternal Flame" @ 1705, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6290: BNA Radio. Rock music @ 2020 and IDs, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6300: Summer Meeting Radio. Live from the pirate summer meeting, Dr Tim behind the mic @ 1945, greetings and playing "Start Me Up." SINPO 44433. Address: meeting2011(@)live.com, webcam: www.summermeeting.net/webcam

6301: Radio Rob. "What A Wonderul World" @ 1625, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Marconi. Country music @ 1620, fair signal, ID at 1640. SINPO 34333.

6376: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. Morse QRM but music and IDs heard underneath @ 2000. SINPO 23332.

6419: Studio 52. "Chiquitita" @ 1640 followed by ID, fair signal but some utility splash. SINPO 33333.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. Signing off @ 1740, ID and email address, instrumental music. Signal improving. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. "Peggy Sue" @ 1655, then ID. SINPO 343333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Weak signal @ 0855 but also some sort of noise very close by making it difficult to hear. SINPO 23332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. "Here Comes Your 19th Nervous Breakdown" @ 0837. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Fri July 1

3905: Skyline International Radio. Taylor Dane "Tell It to My Heart" @ 2105, greeting Lowland. SINPO 44433.

4080: Radio Continental/Tarzan/Tina. Joint broadcast, "Delilah" @ 2054, good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: BNA Radio. ID jingle @ 2033, slow music, fading in now. SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Powerliner. Report in  Dutch to Black Arrow and FSM @ 2013. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio FSM. ID and rock music @ 1855, fair signal. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6300 at 1858 to avoid splash from 6310.

6310. Unid. Reggae music @ 1900, good signal. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Dr Buis. Instrumental music @ 1908, weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6330: Radio Sonic. Music @ 1905 but strong utility splash. SINPO 32332.

6375: Free Radio Victoria. ID then Jan Hammer "Crockets Theme" @ 2044, good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6420: Radio Lowland. ID and greetings @ 2036, ZZ Top "Sharp Dressed Man." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6510: Radio Pink Panther. "Do The Locomotion" @ 2047. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6525: Polaris Radio. "Mexican Girl" @ 2100, fair-good signal but strong SSB QRM. SINPO 32332. Moved to 6530 @ 2106, signal stronger, some utility QRM. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Candi Staton "Young Hearts Run Free" @ 2025, then ID. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 2030, strong SSB QRM. SINPO 32332.

6960: Atlantic Radio. Lou Reed "Walk on the Wild Side" @ 1850. SINPO 54444.