Fri Mar 2

5825 1755 Radio 319 (pres). OMD song. SINPO 34333.
5831 1807 Radio Europe, Ukraine. Blondie "One Way or Another," SINPO 24332.
6205 1740 Laser Hot Hits. George McRae "It's Been So Long," SINPO 54444.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Thurs Mar 1

6205 1638 Laser Hot Hits. Real Thing "You to Me Are Everything," then Shannon "Give Me Tonight." SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSL from Radio Pandora

eQSL received from Dutch medium wave pirate Radio Pandora. Many thanks!

Wed Feb 28

3920 1735 Mike Radio. Alice Cooper "Poison", Jeff Wayne's "War of the Worlds," strong peaks. SINPO 45444.
6205 1725 Laser Hot Hits. INXS "Bitter Tears", Simple Minds "Ghost Dancing." SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 27

1622 1730 Radio Pontiac. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.
*1625 1800 Radio Pandora. Sixties tunes. SINPO 34333.
*1660 1840 Mike Radio (pres). Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water," SINPO 44433.
*5831 1833 Radio Europe, Ukraine. Traditional music. SINPO 25332.
6205 1715 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Talk about TV ads, Richard Marx song. SINPO 55444.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *Peterborough Kiwi SDR)

Mon Feb 26

6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Robin Gibb "Juliet," then Ensore. SINPO 55444.
6290 1737 Radio Altrex. Snap, ID, Sinitta "Boys Boys Boys," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Shortwave pirate recordings

Radio Stove Farmer


Radio Northpole


Radio Dolfijn

Sun Feb 25

3940 1700 Radio Batavia. Rolling Stones, Russian song, ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1020 Laser Hot Hits. Backstreet Boys "Who Do You Want," reading emails, Art of Noise "Close to the Edit." SINPO 55544.
6210 1010 Radio King Shortwave. "She's Always A Woman to Me," SINPO 34333.
6245 1005 Radio Waves Int. Rock. SINPO 34333.
6265 1015 Radio Dolfijn. Dire Straits "Walk of Life," then ZZ Top. SINPO 44433.
6280 1028 Radio Quadzilla. Elton John "Nikita." SINPO 33333.
6285 0958 Radio Northpole. "My Belle Ami," SINPO 34333.
6291 0947 Radio Pirana Int. Latin American music. SINPO 33333.
6875 0955 Radio Europe, Italy. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.
7318 0952 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. Nina Simone music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, Lancashire)

Sat Feb 24

*3920 1635 Mike Radio. Dutch song, then Abba "Name of the Game." SINPO 44433.
*5050 1705 Mike Radio. Moved from 3920. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," SINPO 54444.
6205 1333 Laser Hot Hits. Flash & the Pan "Waiting for A Train," Gary Numan "We Are Glass." SINPO 55544.
*6225 1610 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 34333.
6265 1355 Radio Mexico (pres). Polka. SINPO 44433.
*6280 1615 Radio Dolfijn. Abba "Dancing Queen." SINPO 44444.
6285 1412 Enterprise Radio. Whitney Houston "One Moment in Time," mixing with weaker station. SINPO 32432.
6290 1417 Radio Altrex. Natalie Imbruglia "Torn," ID, cow noises. SINPO 34333.
*6291 1715 Radio Pirana Int. Latin American music. SINPO 24332.
6320 1427 Radio Focus Int. Blues music, ID & contact details, Al Stewart "On the Border," good peaks. SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR, very weak signal in England)
6325 1437 Bogusman. Chat, alternative music. SINPO 23332. (via Twente SDR, no signal locally)
6395 1650 Central Radio Int. "Long Road Running", back on the air. SINPO 24332. (via Twente SDR due to long skip)

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Barneys web SDR)

Fri Feb 23

6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music with Ian Lawrence. SINPO 54444.
6255 1735 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music but QRM from utility. SINPO 42442.
6265 1738 Radio Zwarte Panter. Move from 6255, clear now. SINPO 44444.
6747 1658 Radio Pioneer. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSL from Hitmix Radio

Hitmix Radio relayed via Issoudun on Christmas Day. Many thanks for the eQSL

Thurs Feb 22

1639 2141 Romeo Radio, Serbia. Balkan music, IDs. SINPO 33333.
1645 2118 Ros AM. Non-stop oldies, MARRS "Pump Up the Volume." SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Feb 21

1625 2035 Radio Poema. Rolling Stones "Here Comes the Night," instrumental version of "Heart of Glass." SINPO 44433.
1636 2058 Radio Markskramer. Dutch music, splash from station on 1638. SINPO 33333.
1663 2133 Romeo Radio, Serbia. Balkan music, ID. SINPO 33333.
1670 2047 Radio Digital. Cars "Drive," off at 2100, SINPO 44433.
5825 1803 Radio 319 (pres). Dutch programme (Mi Amigo?). SINPO 34333.
5835 1755 Radio Europe, Ukraine (pres). "Rock & Roll Music," SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 20

1629 1842 Radio Alabama.  ID, polka, report to Spakenburg. SINPO 34333.
1655 1823 Radio Wilskracht. Simon & Garfunkel "Sound of Silence," SINPO 34333.
1660 1851 Enjoy Radio. Salt N Pepa "Push It," SINPO 33333.
6205 1733 Laser Hot Hits. Hawkwind "Silver Machine," then the Corrs. SINPO 54444.
6280 1803 Radio Road Pirate. Van Halen "Running With the Devil," Stranglers "Skin Deep," utility splash from 6285. SINPO 43443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Feb 19

1625 2115 Radio Pandora. Imagination "Just An Illusion," SINPO 44433.
1635 2133 Radio Ruisbreker. Polka, greetings, signing off. SINPO 33333.
16291750  Radio Spanningzoeker. In QSO with De Admiraal. SINPO 44444.

1629 1753 Radio De Admiraal. QSO. SINPO 33333.
1660 2127 Radio Romeo, Serbia. Talk, possibly in QSO. SINPO 34333.

1667 1733 Radio Digital. "Knocking on Heaven's Door," SINPO 34333.

5831 1725 Radio Europe (tent). East European music, poor modulation. SINPO 34333.

6205 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Patrick Juvet "I Love America." SINPO 54444.

6301 1714 Radio Doctor Tim. Special programme for Misti Radio's birthday. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSL from The Ghoul

Many thanks for the eQSL

Sun Feb 18

1645 2250 Radio Witte Raaf. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
1662 2242 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. "Forever & Ever," ID, greetings in English, weak station on 1660. SINPO 43443.
5825 1200 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo programme in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
5830 1205 Radio Batavia. Peter Frampton "Show Me the Way." SINPO 33333.
6070 1450 Tom Stephens Tribute Programme via Channel 292. Remembering Tom Taylor and looking back at the history of European Music Radio. SINPO 44433.
6186 1046 Unid Radio (tent). Irish music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1105 Laser Hot Hits. Toyah "Thunder in the Mountains." 44433.
6210 1002 Radio King Shortwave. Billy Joel "Always A Woman to Me," SINPO 33333.
6235 1058 Energy FM via relay. Pop/dance music. SINPO 44433.
6250 1019 Radio Laguna. Guns N Roses "Sweet Child of Mine," SINPO 33333.
6265 1010 Radio Mexico. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
*6267 1615 Shortwave Pirate. EMR tribute show. SINPO 23332.
*6280 1553 Radio Northpole. Signing off. SINPO 44433.
6282 1110 Radio Python. Editors "Munich," The Fall "Ghost in My House." SINPO 44433.
6285 1015 Radio Dolfijn. Oldies & Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
*6285 1554 Radio Quadzilla. Instrumental music, ID, close down. SINPO 34333.
6290 1053 Radio Pirana. CCR "Have You Seen the Rain," SINPO 24332.
6300 1035 Shortwave Pirate. Tom Taylor tribute programme. SINPO 33333.
6305 0950 Radio Merlin Int. The Sweet "Love is Like Oxygen," SINPO 34333.
*6305 1541 Radio Joey. ID, greetings, Al Stewart "Year of the Cat." SINPO 55544.
6320 0958 Radio 102. Freiheit "Keeping the Dream Alive," SINPO 34333.
6320 1035 Unid. Relay of Dutch FM Station Spectrum. SINPO 55444.
*6385 1603 Radio Panda. Oldies, ID, utility splash. SINPO 33333,
6915 1007 Premier Radio Int. "Man of Action" and off. SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Feb 17

*1619 2152 Radio Uniek Pop, ID, greetings in DT/EG. SINPO 23332.
*1629 2145 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
*1638 2310 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker.  Moved from 1629. ID, greetings, Dutch instrumental. SINPO 44433.
*1645 2305 Ros AM. New Order "Bizarre Love Triangle," Wang Chung "Dance Hall Days." SINPO 343333.
*1652 2158 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
4025 1830 Coast FM via relay. Jingle,  The Mavericks "Dance the Night Away," SINPO 43433.
4035 1825 Radio Mustang. Guns N Roses "Welcome to the Jungle," SINPO 55444.
*6205 0947 Laser Hot Hits. "Here Comes the Sun," news headlines. SINPO 44433.
6225 1435 Radio Melkbus. Move from 6376. Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round," SINPO 34333.
6225 1505 Shortwave Pirate.  Playing Tom Taylor tribute programme. SINPO 34333.
*6240 0953 Laser Soul Hits. Soul music, jingles, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6240 1440 Ronnie AM. Move from 6280. Rubettes "Jukebox Jive," SINPO 34333.
6260 1430 NMD Radio. Polka, greetings. SINPO 44444.
*6265 1002 Radio Mexico. Polka. SINPO 34333.
6280 1418 Ronnie AM. Testing new antenna. SINPO 33333.
6285 1518 Voice of the Netherlands. Rolling Stones "This Will Be the Last Time." SINPO 44444.
6290 1410 Radio Altrex. ID, "Kung Fu Fighting," SINPO 34333.
*6305 1006 Radio Merlin Int. Thin Lizzy "Don't Believe a Word," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6325 1423 The Ghoul. OMD song, chat, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6376 1357 Radio Melkbus. "View to a Kill," "Karma Chameleon," utility splash. SINPO 33333.

(Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Barneys web SDR)

Fri Feb 16

5825 1635 Radio 319 (tent). Joe Jackson "Stepping Out," SINPO 34333.
6205 1715 Laser Hot Hits. The Byrds, then Barry White. SINPO 55444.
6265 1625 Radio Mexico. Schlager, ID. SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Thurs Feb 15

1625 2130 Radio Pandora. "When I'm Calling You." SINPO 44444.
1629 1940 Radio Columbia. Dutch music, greeting Mike Radio. SINPO 44444.
1655 2138 Radio Wadloper. Abba "Ring Ring," Wild Cherry "Funky Town." SINPO 44444.
5836 1945 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). Music, on & off. SINPO 24332.
6205 1648 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Doors "Hello I Love You," SINPO 54444.
6305 1640 Melkbus Radio. Rock n roll, greetings, SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Updated: Tom Taylor (EMR) tribute programme on shortwave this weekend

Mark Stafford writes: "The Tribute Programme is now complete and the first broadcasts will begin on Saturday 17th February. The programme will be broadcast on a number of Short Wave outlets around the world.

In addition, there is also a continuous high quality internet stream which is currently testing and will broadcast the tribute on a rotating basis for the period from Saturday 17th February until the first week of March.

The stream will also carry some old EMR archived programming and also some other radio documentaries such as The EMR History, The Great British Pirate Era, On The Run and more."

The stream can be reached at: http://107.170.166.187:8400

SATURDAY 17th FEB
On 3975 and 6160 kHz (Shortwave Radio.de)
Alternating during the day. From 1000 UTC on 6160 kHz

SUNDAY 18TH FEB
On 6070 khz (Channel 292)
0730-0900 & 1430-1600 UTC

19TH-23RD FEB
On 3975 and 6160 kHz
Alternating during the day. From 1000 UTC

VIA WBCQ USA on FEB 19
7490 kHz (2100-2200 Eastern Standard Time) / 0200-0300 UTC (Feb 20)

**For more details and other ways to listen visit the We Love the Pirate Stations Facebook group. **

(Mark Stafford, We Love the Pirate Stations Facebook group)

Pirate Radio Europe eQSLs

Many thanks!

Tues Feb 13

1625 2125 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 44444.
1663 2140 Radio Romeo. Serbian station. Balkan music, ID. SINPO 34333.
3941 2135 Radio Carneval. Music just audible, some SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New Bogusman eQSL

Many thanks!

Sun Feb 11

3920 1530 Radio Piet Piraat. Charles Aznavour "She", Booker T "Green Onions." SINPO 44433.
4025 1020 Energy FM Tenerife v relay. Dance music, //6235. SINPO 34333.
6210 1005 Laser Hot Hits. CeCe Peniston "I'm In the Mood," Iggy Pop "Lust for Life." SINPO 44433.
6235 1000 Energy FM v relay. Non-stop dance music & jingles. SINPO 54444.
6235 1114 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Yvonne Elliman "If I Can't Have You," also on 6210. SINPO 55544.
6245 1102 Radio Scotland Int. Alphaville, ID, short broadcast. SINPO 54444.
6258 0955 Radio Mexico & Radio Dinkewelle. German schlager. SINPO 44333.
6265 1510 Radio Enterprise. Rock. SINPO 24332.
6280 1143 Voice of the World. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me," splash from Dolfijn. SINPO 43433.
6285 1055 Radio Dolfijn. Instrumental versions of "We Are the World," "Hey Jude." SINPO 44433.
6295 1012 Radio Werners Schlagwerwelt. Schlager. SINPO 25332.
6295 1155 Voice of the World. Move from 6280 but splash from station on 6290. SINPO 43433.
6325 1205 Voice of the World. Moved again. Playing The Cure, ID. SINPO 44433.
6375 1520 Bogusman. Ruts "Babylon's Burning" then Royksopp, utility QRM. SINPO 33333. (via Twente SDR, no signal on Barneys)

(via Barneys web SDR)

Sat Feb 10

1620 2325 Radio Digital. Report to Monte Carlo, polka. SINPO 44333.
1648 2318 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
3840U 2308 Radio Powerplay. Meat Loaf "I'll Do Anything for Love," talk in German. SINPO 44433.
3915 1536 Enjoy Radio. Move from 6305. Abba "Winner Takes It All." SINPO 55444.
4025 1545 Energy FM Tenerife via relay. "Rock Star," song, parallel to 6235. SINPO 34333.
5825 1500 Radio 319. Relay of Dutch station. SINPO 34333.
6210 1453 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6235 1445 Energy FM via relay. Dance music, jingles. SINPO 44433.
6290 1430 Panda Radio. Instrumental tune, Raffael Carra song in Italian. SINPO 34333.
6305 1438 Enjoy Radio. ID, Boney M "Ma Baker." Very strong. SINPO 55544.
6325 1511 Radio Skywire. Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra." SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Thurs Feb 8

1620 1717 Radio Marconist. Shadows "Apache," report to Digital. SINPO 34333.
1620 1807 Mike Radio. Jean Michel Jarre "Oxygene." SINPO 34333.
1643 1725 Radio B4. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
3940 1700 Radio 319 (tent). Relay of Dutch station. Tumbleweeds "Sweet Memories." SINPO 34333.
6205 1710 Laser Hot Hits. Clive Brady show. QRM from utility on 6204. SINPO 23432.
6235 1635 Energy FM via relay. Dance version of "What A Feeling," SINPO 44433.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Email from Serbian medium wave pirate Romeo

I had an email from Serbian medium wave pirate Radio Romeo who sent me this photo and said he runs 1200 watts. I heard him on 1666kHz on February 6. He was  in Iann's pirate chat and greeting listeners. Address is jovicaromeo@gmail.com

Wed Feb 7

1625 2138 Radio Pandora. Polka. SINPO 44433.
1654 2103 Radio B4. Mel & Kim "Respectable," Midnight Oil "Beds are Burning." SINPO 34333.
3935 2125 Radio Batavia. Manhattan Transfer "Chanson D'Amour," ID jingle, some splash from 3930. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, Peterborough)

Tues Feb 6

1611 2115 Radio Zwarte Arabier. Dutch songs, Beatles "Yesterday." SINPO 43433.
1620 1705 Mike Radio. Tears for Fears "Shout," Nena "99 Luftballons." SINPO 35433.
1666 2140 Romeo Radio Serbia. Balkan music, greeting listeners in the pirate chat. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

A chance to remember Tom Taylor

Mark Stafford writes:

"TOM TAYLOR / BARRY STEPHENS

A couple of us radio guys were just discussing Tom and we had a thought.

Sometimes people’s families do not always realise exact why they put so much effort into this crazy radio life! In Tom’s case he (and EMR) were heard all over the world, but not necessarily by people close to him as he was on Short Wave and not FM.

Sometimes that leads to a situation where the family might just feel that someone’s efforts were not that well supported.

But, we all know better when it comes to Tom. He was a Pirate Radio Legend, both as someone who was the man who held together probably the best European Short Wave pirate station we have ever heard. On top of that, he was just a genuine nice guy who would (and did) do anything he could to help other radio people out with advice and direct technical help when things went wrong.

So, if you ever listened to European Music Radio or knew Barry, can I ask you a big favour?

Can you just take a few minutes to remember him by sending a Condolence or Sympathy Card to the Crematorium where Barry’s service will be held? These will then be forwarded on to his family.

The address to use is:-

Tom Taylor Service
12.15 Monday - 12th February 2018
West Wiltshire Crematorium,
Devizes Road,
Semington,
Trowbridge.
BA14 6HL

Please address the card EXACTLY like that to ensure delivery.

The vast majority of Tom’s friends lived in the London area and with Trowbridge being a very long distance away, very many may not be able to attend. So, the cards will have an even more important place in the remembrance of Tom."

(Mark Stafford, We Love the Pirate Stations Facebook group)

Mon Feb 5

1638 2103 Radio Bluebird. Polka. SINPO 44433.
1645 2110 Radio Quadzilla. Polka. SINPO 23432.
1647 2128 Radio Armada. Report to Kristel in Dutch. SINPO 44433.
1660 2115 Radio Kristel. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
*3975 1645 Shortwave Radio. Scaffold with the Liver Birds theme then Slade "I Luv You." SINPO 44433.
*6210 1620 Laser Hot Hits. Moved frequency no doubt to avoid strong carrier on 6204. REO Speedwagon, then Craig David. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, Peterborough/ *Barneys web SDR)

eQSLs from Premier Radio and The White Man

Two eQSLs which arrived in my inbox recently - one for Radio The White Man and the other for Premier Radio Int. Many thanks!

Sun Feb 4

*1611 2143 Radio Technical Man. Corona "Rhythm of the Night." SINPO 33333.
*1637 1732 Radio DB. Polka and Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
*1647 2135 Radio Witte Tornado. Dutch songs, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
*1655 2127 Radio Relmus. Mavericks song. SINPO 44333.
6205 1015 Laser Hot Hits. A-Ha, then Racey "Some Girls Will." SINPO 44433.
6210 1003 Radio King Shortwave. Billy Joel "She's Always A Woman to Me," SINPO 33333.
6255 0958 Radio Zwarte Panter. Latin American music. SINPO 54444.
6260 0953 Radio Thunderbird. The Animals "House of the Rising Sun," SINPO 33333.
6265 1026 Radio Thunderbird. Move from 6260. "Mustang Sally," talk in German. SINPO 24332.
6265 1424 Radio Mexico. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6283 1353 Radio Dolfijn. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6290 1348 Radio Skywire. Guns N Roses "Knocking on Heavens Door." SINPO 34333.
6295 1412 Radio 102. Patrick Hernandez "Born to be Alive," SINPO 34333.
*6305 1540 Radio Merlin Int. Signal skipping over England most of today. But faded in with Toto "Africa." SINPO 34333.
6315 1437 Radio 102. Move from 6295 to avoid Reflections Europe. Bowie "Jean Genie." SINPO 34333.
6325 1405 Radio Skywire. Move from 6290. Blues music, ID. SINPO 34333.
*6885 1500 Radio Nova Int (tent). Bob Marley "Buffalo Soldier." Fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
*6940 1045 Premier Radio Int. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," Earth Wind & Fire "Fantasy." SINPO 44433.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tom Taylor tribute programme set for February 18

Mark Stafford writes about the planned tribute programme in memory of Tom Taylor, founder of European Music Radio:

"Plans are now well under way for a one off Tribute Programme for Tom.

It will be broadcast on Sunday 18th February 2018, the symbolic 3rd Sunday of the month. It will go out via a High Power Short Wave Relay on 6070 khz, In addition it will then be streamed for the next three days on a special EMR Tribute Stream.

We have so far got guaranteed contributions from many people from the radio world who knew Tom well and who worked with him or were fellow pirate radio operators.

To many of us, Tom was very generous with his time and help and I think it is fair to say that if you were involved in running a short-wave pirate station (as I was) in its late 70's heyday, then you would have had some help and a lot of advice from Tom. I certainly did.

There was no Pirate Radio Academy to attend, for us that was a visit to Tom's house!

The Short Wave broadcast will be funded by Herbert Visser and narrated by Steve Silby, I will be providing the streaming side of things and doing the production work on the tribute.

So far we have guaranteed contributions from:
Cliff Osbourne
Pat Edison
Mark Dezzani
Peter Verbruggen
Stuart Clark
Steve Silby
Herbie Visser
Ian Biggar
Ian Harling
Mark Stafford

Plus we are very likely to have contributions from...
Nick Catford (Mike Knight) the man behind Radio Jackie.
Andy Green
and Paul Graham."

(Mark Stafford on the We Love the Pirate Stations Facebook group)

Sat Feb 3

3920 1705 Radio Mexico. ID and contact details, "Bad Moon Rising." SINPO 24332.
6205 1005 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrew show. Phil Oakley & Giorgio Moroder "Electric Dreams," news headlines, Roxette. SINPO 44444.
6265 1510 Radio Mexico. Schlager. Utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6265 1630 Unid. EMR programme. SINPO 34333.
6285 0855 Radio Melkbus. ID, easy listening music. SINPO 34333.
6290 1635 Panda Radio. Electro music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6291 1420 Radio Goofy. R&B music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6305 1455 Radio Quadzilla. Boney M "Brown Girl in the Ring," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6305 1643 Panda Radio. Move from 6290. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. SINPO 44444.
6320 1655 Radio Joey (tent). Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6325 1617 Radio Skywire. Dutch song then Shadows "Apache," SINPO 34333.
6380 1010 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline programme. SINPO 34333.
6940 1622 Premier Radio Int. Men At Work "Down Under," Petula Clark "Downtown." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Peter Verbruggen remembers Tom Taylor of EMR

Peter Verbruggen of FRS Holland writes: "I have just uploaded my personal Tom Taylor/ E.M.R.
memories. Special thanks goes out to Ian Biggar!
Surf to http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/116-in-memory-of-tom-taylor-and-e-m-r.html .

Just for your information:
There will be a tribute on SW late February. Many radio people who know Tom from past and present will participate. Of course you will be informed about time and frequency.
Apart from that (and before I heard about this great initiative from Herbert Visser) I had already decided there will be a  tribute from us at FRS as well. Hopefully in February.
Soon I hope to publish a number of reactions I have been receiving in recent days from both radio people as well as listeners.

Feel free to share your personal Tom Taylor/ Barry Stephens/ E.M.R. memories. We appreciate any contribution!

For now...have a good weekend!

73s  from all at FRSH,
Peter Verbruggen

No sign of the IRRS EMR broadcasts announced for last night and this morning. Peter also announced Laut.fm programmes. Is there are a link?

Laut.fm
Saturday February 3rd
07:00-10:00 CET          E.M.R. May 1979
10:00-11:00 CET          E.M.R.  May 1980

Sunday  February 4th ( E.M.R.'s final six broadcasts)
07:00-09:00 CET          October 16th 2016
09:00-10:00 Uhr          December 18th 2016
10:00-11:00 CET          January 15th 2017
11:00-12:00 CET          February 19th 2017
12:00-13:00 CET          March 19th 2017
13:00-14:00 CET          September 17th 2017 (final broadcast)

Fri Feb 2

*1624 2120 Radio Verona. "Barracuda," greeting Beta in Finland, then Hawkwind "Silver Machine." SINPO 23432.
*1625 2305 Radio Monte Carlo. Polka, QSO with Meteoor & Verona. SINPO 34333.
*1625 2310 Radio Meteoor. Reply to Monte Carlo. SINPO 34333.
*1646 2255 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Schlager. SINPO 54444.
*1658 2110 Radio Relmus. "War of the Worlds," "Barrels of Whisky," ID. SINPO 34333.
3920 1645 Rock Radio Network. "On the Border," "You Can Do Magic", ID just before off at 1750. SINPO 54444.
6205 1623 Laser Hot Hits. Erasure "Chorus," and Matt Bianco "Half a Minute," SINPO 44444.
6265 1630 Radio Mexico. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6295 1615 Radio Pioneer. "Silver Lady," then polka. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Peterborough)

Thurs Feb 1

3975 1650 Shortwave Radio. Mark Stafford playing Dan Hartman "Instant Replay." SINPO 43433.
5825 1619 Radio 319 (pres). Relay of Dutch station (Mi Amigo?). Martika "Toy Soldiers." SINPO 44444.
5840 1700 World Music Radio. African music. SINPO 34333.
6265 1628 Radio Mexico. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6298 1610 Unid. Yodelling, fast talk in Dutch, sounded like relay of FM station. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Final broadcast from European Music Radio

From Alfredo Cotroneo:

"Hello there from IRRS/NEXUS-IBA in Milan. We are back after a while, with some very sad news. Tom Taylor, also known as Barry Stephens, former founder of European Music Radio, and passionate shortwave radio enthusiast heard many times over our station, has died.

"We exchanged emails last November with Tom, and he wrote me about his illness. Tom was extremely eager to return to the air in 2018. I thought that these days he would be able to recover quickly. However, I was wrong.

"I am losing a very good friend and a passionate radio lover alike. We are all going to miss him greatly at NEXUS.

"We scheduled the last EMR program that Tom sent to us for a special broadcast over the weekend on:

i.) Friday, Feb 2, 2018, 1900-2000 UTC on 7290 kHz (150 kW to EU) and 846 kHz MW
ii.) Saturday, Feb 3, 2018, 0900-1000 UTC on 9510 kHz (150 kW to EU)

Also repeated at various other times on 846 kHz during all next week from 7PM-01 AM CET on 846 kHz to Southern Europe, and available via streaming at http://mp3.nexus.org:8000/irn.mp3.m3u

Hope Tom will be enjoying good reception from the heavens.

Keep listening to Shortwave.

(Mauno Ritola, WRTH Facebook group)

Wed Jan 31

1625 2130 Radio Pandora. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1636 1818 Radio De Derde Man. Polka, ID, greetings in DT/EG. SINPO 34333.
1645 1830 Radio B4. Country music. SINPO 34333.
1665 1840 Radio Zwarte Panter. "The Night Chicago Died," SINPO 34333.
3920 1743 Mike Radio. ID, instrumental tune then a Dutch song. Powerful signal. SINPO 55544.
3935 2105 Radio Batavia. IDs, "Listen to the Band," "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes," SINPO 44433.
6205 1730 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy playing OMD "Enola Gay," The Cure "Friday I'm In Love," SINPO 54444.
6265 1748 Radio Zwarte Panter. Greetings, Dutch songs, signal at its peak before the fade. SINPO 55444.
9290 1737 Radio Spaceshuttle. Finnish music, ID. SINPO 25332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tributes paid to Tom Taylor of European Music Radio

Tributes have been paid to Tom Taylor, the founder of European Music Radio, who has passed away.

Back in November Tom announced he was taking a break from EMR due to Non-Hodgkin Lymphona cancer. So this is very sad news to hear.

Mark Stafford wrote on Facebook: "Just got some very bad news, Barry Stephens (Tom Taylor) of European Music Radio fame has died.

"To many of us learning the art of Pirate Radio Broadcasting in the South East of England in the 1970's, Tom was "The Governor".EMR was a class station, probably the best Short Wave Pirate in the late 70's. Barry and his colleague Roger Tate were legends.

"Tom/Barry was also a really nice guy who helped us so much. He fixed our transmitters so many times for us and taught us how important good modulation was. Tom used to tell us "you have got to have hissing sidebands, mate"! By that he meant, lots of top end so that it cut through the noise and splashed audio on the next door channel!

"Tom had a famous three wheeler Reliant Robin that the he took the EMR gear out into the woods with! We will all remember that."

Peter Verbruggen of FRS Holland writes: "For many dedicated SW free radio enthusiasts, E.M.R. was the station in the late 1970s and 1980. As from 1980 onwards E.M.R. and FRS became sister stations.

"Within a few days a memorial with some personal memories will be put on the FRS site. We will inform you via mail when it will be online.

"All of us at FRS are shocked by Tom's death. He indeed was a short wave legend. May he rest in peace."

EMR was one of the first pirate stations I remember hearing when I started listening to shortwave radio nearly 40 years ago. In those days EMR was a pirate station broadcasting from the south of England and Tom used the name "Barry Stephens."

He had started the station in 1976 and began regular third Sunday broadcasts. After being raided in 1980 the station returned via relays from other pirate stations, before closing in 1983.

In 1996 EMR returned to shortwave through Dutch relays before switching in 2002 to legal broadcasts, although remaining a "free radio" station at heart. He would also help out other pirates with advice.

I enjoyed listening to EMR over the years. May you rest in peace Tom.

Many more tributes on Mark Stafford's Facebook page.

There is much more information about EMR on the station website at www.europeanmusicradio.com

Tues Jan 30

1629 1758 Radio Moonbreker. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
1653 1752 Radio Bandung. Smokie "Living Next Door to Alice," SINPO 43333.
5840 1746 World Music Radio. African music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1723 Laser Hot Hits (pres). Signal fading out but music just about audible. Whistle from carrier on 6207.5. SINPO 23432.
6235 1718 The White Man Radio. Polka, numerous IDs at sign off at 1730, fair peaks. Splash from utility on 6232. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Pirates for Peace

Dear colleagues!

Members of the MIGHTY Pirates for Peace!

Lots of public PFP media transmitted their peaceful messages last year! We also want to mention the anonymous media, which are not a public member of PFP.

Hundreds of free media on the airwaves, and internet, brought out their peaceful messages and news about wrong doing of dictators. 

In fact,  almost every day you see news items on your common channels which have a relation with PIRATES FOR PEACE!  Because of that,  we noticed that organisations and governments are listening to us! And changed their behaviour in lots of cases! 

Please continue what you are doing. Say something peaceful in your regular shows,   publish images about news in countries with dictators,  transmit free  independent messages as well in free areas as in troubled areas and help each other with that! Put the logos every where you can.

ALL THE BEST AND RESPECT AND GOODWILL IN 2018!!

https://soundcloud.com/pirates4peace     WWW.PEACEPIRATEMEDIA.TK 

Mon Jan 29

3905 2125 Radio Vonkenboer. Polka. SINPO 33333.
3935 2130 Radio Batavia. Testing new transmitter. Culture Club "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," SINPO 33333.
3975 1655 Shortwave Radio. Rolling Stones "Little Red Rooster," announcement and request for reports played over record. SINPO 44444.
5840 1700 World Music Radio. Lively soca music, slight buzzing sound. SINPO 43433.
6205 1615 Laser Hot Hits. Madonna "Like a Virgin," Rockers Revenge "Walking on Sunshine," female DJ, called Mandy I think. Signal faded soon after. SINPO 54444.
6225 2117 Laser Hot Hits. New frequency. Elvis Costello "Pump It Up," splash from strong utility on 6220. SINPO 33333.
6239 1639 Unid. ELO "Don't Bring Me Down," Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra," signal just hanging on, no ID heard. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 28

1620 2125 Unid. "The Lion Sleeps Tonight," "Peggy Sue." SINPO 34333.
1629 2110 Snowman Radio (tent). "Bridge Over Troubled Waters," "On My Radio," talk  in Dutch. SINPO 23332.
1638 2138 Radio Jevenerstoker. Dutch songs, wobbly carrier. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Peterborough)

Fri Jan 26

*1614 2330 Radio B4. ID, "Only Crying." SINPO 34333.
*1625 2310 Radio Monte Carolo. Reggae song, ID and off. SINPO 33333.
*1629 2300 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
*1635 2325 Radio Keizer & Keizerin (tent). Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way," splash from 1646. SINPO 23432.
*1646 2250 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Oompah and Dutch music. SINPO 44444.
*1655 2255 Radio Wadloper. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. SINPO 33333.
*1655 1855 Radio Relmus. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
5840 1615 World Music Radio. Bob Marley music, ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6205 1603 Laser Hot Hits. Strawbs "Shine on Silver Sun," SINPO 23332.
6295 1840 Radio Pioneer. Music, just about audible. SINPO 24332.
6300 1552 Radio Verona. "Rocking Like A Hurricane," then "Bad to the Bone." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Lancashire/ *Peterborough)

Thurs Jan 25

*1642 1845 Radio Pecon. Dutch music and off. SINPO 24332.
3975 1655 Shortwave Radio. Rod Stewart "Every Picture Tells A Story," SINPO 44433.
5840 1710 World Music Radio. Reggae music. SINPO 54444.
6205 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Zager & Evans "In the Year 2525," SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, Lancashire/ *Peterborough)

Mon Jan 22

1620 1735 Sterrenboog Radio. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
1625 2100 Radio Twentana. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1640 2120 Radio Veronica. "Living Next Door to Alice," splash from 1645. SINPO 33333.
1645 2112 Radio Oldtimer. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
3975 1723 Shortwave Radio. Mark Stafford with music from  1972, playing Deep Purple "Fireball." SINPO 54444.
5840 1712 World Music Radio. Reggae. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 21

1632 2125 Radio Verona. Dutch songs. SINPO 23432.
1638 2120 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs, ID in DT/EG. SINPO 34433.
1655 2115 Radio Wadloper. Ozzy Osbourne "No More Tears." SINPO 44444.
3940 1640 Radio 319 (tent). Police "Invisible Sun," bursts of utility. SINPO 33333.
6205 1559 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Beatles "Octopus Garden," new headlines then Living in a Box "Room in Your Heart." SINPO 54444.
6310 1630 Radio Focus Int (tent). Rock music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Jan 19

1620 1748 Radio Musky. Polka, talk in Dutch. SINPO 23432.
1629 1727 Mike Radio. Meat Loaf "Dead Ringer for Love," usual good signal. SINPO 44444.
1653 1757 Radio B4. Status Quo "Whatever You Want," SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Peterborough)

Turning back the clock 10 years

I came across a folder containing various recordings I'd made in 2007-2008. I sorted them out a decided to share some of them with you:


Radio Galaxy (UK), 14 Oct 2007


Sligo European Radio, 7 Oct 2007


VOTN & Alfa Lima Radio, 11 May 2008


Weekend Music Radio, 12 May 2007


WNKR, 7 May 2007

Here is the link for all 36 files of stations recorded in 2007-2008. Other clips include Radio Spaceman, Britain Radio Int and Radio Telstar South
https://app.box.com/s/l9sdio2y406h6sc1itz6hk2z28wm6e95

Wed Jan 17

1646 2130 Radio Kristal. Dutch songs. Good signal. SINPO 44444.  The other signals at the top end of medium wave all seemed to belong to Greek pirates.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Key Channel Radio prepares to celebrate 2nd birthday

Dear friends, we are ready for our first broadcast of 2018. Two years have passed, at this time our little radio has never stopped giving satisfaction. So many friends spread all over the world who have listened to us and written.

In this new episode we including to insert a novelty, a nice interview with a very special person. John Trudell, a musician, little known in Europe who has dedicated his life to defend the rights of the Native Americans and consequently to all of us, not forgetting to propose his great music. We could do not dedicate a space in our programming.

We also continue the collaboration with the good "Artem's World Music" that also in this episode will inform us about the situation of the Cuban Radio stations, with many beautiful songs.

We hope many of you will heard !
Jasmine.

Tues Jan 16

1620 1840 Mike Radio. Hawaii 5-O theme, then off. SINPO 44444.
1620 1930 Radio Meteoor. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
4030 1940 Radio Alice. ID, "I Fought the Law and the Law Won," SINPO 34333.
3975 1647 Shortwaveradio.de. Led Zeppelin "Whole Lotta Love," SINPO 34333.
5840 1700 World Music Radio. Reggae. SINPO 24332.
6265 1620 Radio Mexico. Polka & schlager, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 15

1625 1758 Radio Pandora. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
5840 1715 World Music Radio. Carly Simon "Why", jingles. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Stove Farmer & Ghoul eQSLs

Radio Stove Farmer (Kachel Boer) sent me an eQSL and photo of some typically Dutch items. This was actually for reception on January 1 on 6264 kHz. He also tested later on 4030 kHz. He plans more tests and has a new QSL coming.

Reception of The Ghoul and Bogusman hasn't been great this weekend with the signal skipping over me. But I did get this new eQSL from the Ghoul's QSL helper. Many thanks.

Sun Jan 14

6205 0955 Laser Hot Hits. M "Pop Music," then Toto Coelo "I Eat Cannibals." SINPO 54444.
6210 0935. Radio King Shortwave & Radio Waves Int both battling to be heard on same frequency, plus splash from Laser. Just a mess.
6242 1203 VOTN. Michael Jackson "Beat It," SINPO 44433.
6255 1158 Radio Panda. Duran Duran "Ordinary World," SINPO 44433.
6258 1505 Radio Joey. David Bowie "Gene Genie," then Scooter. SINPO 54444.
6265 1146 Radio Mexico. Polka. SINPO 34333.
6280 1235 Radio Road Pirate. The Verve "Bitter Sweet Symphony." SINPO 44433.
6290 1130 Radio Batavia. Rod Stewart "Do You Think I'm Sexy," SINPO 54444.
6298 0925 NMD Radio. Greetings, ID, OMD. SINPO 44433.
6301 1140 Radio Northpole. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6305 1207 Radio Merlin Int. Finally faded in. Blues music but faded out again. SINPO 44433.
6316 1457 Radio OZNRH. Easy listening music. SINPO 23332.
6375 1215 The Ghoul. Signal briefly faded up before disappearing into the noise!
6450 1221 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock. SINPO 44433.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Sat Jan 13

*1611 2140 Radio Eldorado. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
*1625 2103 Radio Twentana. Polka. SINPO 33333.
*1632 2219 Radio B4. Instrumental music, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
*1648 2110 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
*1655 2114 Radio Witte Raaf. "Baby Come Back," then "Barracuda." SINPO 44433.
3900 2202 Technical Man. Hollies "Air That I Breathe," Nick Straker Band "Walk in the Park." SINPO 55444.
3936 2212 Radio Dr Tim. Jingles, schlager. SINPO 24332.
3940 1601 Unid. Offshore radio documentary. SINPO 34333.
4865L 1237 Voice of the Netherlands. Dance music. SINPO 34433.
5820 1258 Radio 319 (pres). Rebroadcast of Dutch station, playing Dutch version of "Sound of Silence." SINPO 34333.
5840 1505 World Music Radio. ID jingle, reggae. SINPO 33433.
6230 1625 Radio Digital. "Born to Be Wild," ID and off. SINPO 33333.
6265 1612 Radio Witte Reus. Bob Dylan "Times They are Changing," interference from carrier on 6264. SINPO 43433. Moved to 6268 at 1619 - SINPO 44433.
6285 1540 Radio Road Pirate. Rock, greetings to BA, Dutch music and off. SINPO 44433.
6295 1545 Radio Dolfijn. The Police, then Nazareth "Love Hurts," SINPO 44433. Moved to 6292 at 1605 - still SINPO 44433.
6316 1440 Radio OZNRH. Mellow jazz, ID at 1500. SINPO 23332.
6375 1249 The Ghoul. Slade "Far Far Away," then Kirsty McColl "Free World," some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6940 1242 Premier Radio Int. ID, Lisa Stansfield song. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Peterborough)

Fri Jan 12

3921 1555 Shortwave Pirate. Tribute programme for singer France Gall, recorded IDs. SINPO 34333.
3975 1640 Shortwaveradio.de. Mark Stafford's Flashback Show. Police "Every Little Thing." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 11

1624 2150 Radio B4. Shocking Blue, greetings to Karl. SINPO 33333.
1638 2108 Radio Bluebird. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
1655 2115 Radio Meteoor. Polka. ID at 2148 and off. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Atlantic 2000 to broadcast via WINB, USA

Atlantic 2000 will be on the air this Sunday 14th of January, with a special broadcast transmitted from Red Lion in the USA, via WINB.

We will be on the air from 21:00 to 22:00 UTC on 9265 kHz with a power of 50 kW.
Our webstream will be active at the same time: http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr

Reports to: atlantic2000international@gmail.com

Good listening!

Wed Jan 10

*1616 2022 Radio Malibu. Polka, then off. SINPO 24432.
*1629 2020 Radio Nachtzwerver. Bee Gees "Tragedy," ID at 2116. SINPO 34333.
*1655 2025 Radio Wadloper. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. Strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
*1690 2015 Radio Digital. Boomtown Rats "I Don't Like Mondays." Strong peaks. SINPO 44433. Heard on 1665 at 2058 - SINPO 44444.
3975 1630 Shortwaveradio.de. Pink Floyd "Arnold Layne," SINPO 34333.
4895 1619 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 23332.
5840 1602 World Music Radio. Reggae, ID. SINPO 34333.
6205 1558 Laser Hot Hits. Dire Straits "So Far Away From You," signal fading out. SINPO 34333.
6260 1553 Misti Radio. 10CC "Rubber Bullets," signal faded out during song. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Peterborough)

Tues Jan 9

1630 2033 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1655 2025 Radio Wadloper. "I Can't Stand the Rain," then Stranglers "Skin Deep." Strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
3940 2040 Radio Mi Amigo Int. Go Gos "Our Lips Are Sealed," possibly relay of the station. SINPO 24332.
3975 1700 Shortwaveradio.de. News headlines, then Stafford's World playing Linda Lewis. SINPO 44444.
5840 1641 World Music Radio. ID, reggae, splash from 5845. SINPO 33333.
*6290 1745 Radio Digital. "Born to be Wild," then "Wild Thing," ID 1753. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Barneys web SDR)

Shortwave free radio recordings

Studio 52 & Hitmix Radio


Twilight Radio (via Radio Merlin)


Italian Broadcasting Corporation


Radio Laguna

Sun Jan 7

3915 1647 Radio Underground. "Summer Wine," ID. SINPO 23332.
5825 1000 Radio 319 (pres). Stevie Wonder song. SINPO 35443.
5830 1255 Free Radio Victoria. Abba "Fernando," then "Free Electric Band." SINPO 44433.
5840 0953 World Music Radio. Reggae, jingles. Return of station, broadcasting from Denmark. SINPO 34433.
6205 1027 Laser Hot Hits. Three Degrees "Take Good Care of Yourself." SINPO 54444.
6210 0930 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies, splash 6205. SINPO 33333.
6215 1310 Radio Ronalisa. Polka, ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
6240 1045 Radio Casanova. Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6265 1020 Radio Dolfijn. Abba "Bird in the Sky." SINPO 34333.
6280 1033 Radio Road Pirate. Dance music, ID, testing equipment, utility splash. SINPO 33333.
6287 1050 Radio Altrex. Move from 6295. French song. SINPO 34333.
6295 1008 Radio Altrex. Abba "I Have a Dream," cow sounds. SINPO 34333.
6307 1318 Radio Goofy. European pop. SINPO 24332.
6375 1340 Bogusman. Faded in now. Playing Jesus & Mary Chain, chat. SINPO 34333.
6380 0935 Unid. Recordings of 80s Irish pirate Radio Rainbow. SINPO 34333.
6873 0940 Radio Europe. Mellow music. SINPO 33333.
6950 0947 Enterprise Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jan 6

1611 2255 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
1615 2313 Radio Bluebird. Dutch instrumental music, greeting Panda. SINPO 33333.
1621 2245 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch songs, good peaks. SINPO 33333.
1626 2250 Radio Uniek. ID, "Let Me Go Home," SINPO 33333.
1637 2318 Radio Digital. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
1655 2308 Radio Dinkelland. ID, Dutch music. SINPO 44333.
5820 1420 Radio 319. Radio Caroline programme. SINPO 34333.
6205 1045 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart  celebrating Centre Radio, playing Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Relax," SINPO 44444.
6245 1408 Radio Casanova. IDs, contact details, Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
6260 1413 Radio Digital. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache." SINPO 44444.
6285 1025 Radio Dolfijn. "Koto," off 1028. SINPO 34333.
6285 1345 Radio Python. Alternative music. SINPO 55544.
6294 1028 Radio Altrex. "Real Good Feeling," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6300 1035 Radio Merlin Int. Dave Lee with music from Simon & Garfunkel, Trace. SINPO 34333.
6300 1445 Radio Relmus.Rock n roll. SINPO 34333.
6307 1400 Radio Goofy. Phil Collins "Another Day in Paradise." SINPO 24332.
6316 1355 Radio Ramona. Rock music. SINPO 23432.
6335 1350 Delta Radio. Focus "Hocus Pocus." SINPO 34333.
6950 1427 Enterprise Radio. Mellow jazz. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 4

1611 2010 Radio Batavia. Greetings, giving out contact details, "Summer Holiday," splash 1602. SINPO 33433.
1620 2007 Radio Malibu. Polka, ID, off. SINPO 33333.
1621 2015 Radio Turftrekker. "Dragon Slayer," report in DT to Malibu, Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
3975 1721 Shortwaveradio.de. Stafford's World show. Easybeats "Friday on my Mind," Fats Domino "Blueberry Hill." SINPO 45444.
7720U 1712 Marconi Radio Int. The Clash "London Calling," David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes." SINPO 25332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Marconi Radio Int celebrates its 32nd birthday

MARCONI RADIO INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL 32nd ANNIVERSARY BROADCAST- QSL CARDS FOR ALL BUT ONLY TODAY (4TH JANUARY 2018)

Marconi Radio International went for the first time on air on 4th January 1986 and to celebrate this event has planned a special 32nd anniversary broadcast, which consists of some vintage shows.

We'll be on the air today, 4 January 2018 as follows: 13.00 to 15.00 UTC and 16.00 to 18.00 UTC on 7720 kHz (USB Mode).

This special broadcast offers the opportunity to receive our QSL card. All you have to do is to send a correct reception report with attached an audio file of our broadcast.

Only today, our printed QSL card will be sent to anyone except for those who have already received one.

Be advised that reports about the reception of MRI via websdr receivers, or not accompanied by an audio file, will instead be verified only with e-QSL.

Our e-mail address is: marconiradiointernational@gmail.com and please don’t forget to include your postal address!

Wed Jan 3

1629 1700 Radio Noordzee. Dutch music, ID, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
1758 1758 Zender Moscow. Dutch music, ID and off. SINPO 43433.
6205 1645 Laser Hot Hits. Mister Mister "Broken Wings," Joyce Sims "Come Into My Life." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Jan 2

3975 1712 Shortwaveradio.de. Tom Petty "Runnin' Down A Dream,"  then Travelling Wilburys. SINPO 44433.
5820 1535 Radio 319 (pres). Dutch radio programme, fadedout before could get ID. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 1

Happy New Year, everyone!

*1640 Radio Veronica. Dutch music, splash from unid Dutch station on 1645. SINPO 33333.
*4030 1645 Radio Stove Farmer. Move from 6264. Dutch instrumental music then "Grocer Jack." SINPO 45444.
*4030 1620 Radio Zeewolf. Dutch music, ID, greetings, off. SINPO 44433.
5825 1030 Radio 319. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1018 Laser Hot Hits. Fleetwood Mac, then Snap "Rhythm is a Dancer." SINPO 44433.
6210 0942 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6235 1012 Coast FM via relay. Current pop music. SINPO 54444.
*6255 1505 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 33333.
6260 0938 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings "Needles & Pins." SINPO 44433.
*6264 1528 Radio Stove Farmer. "Bus Stop," "House of the Rising Sun," SINPO 55444.
6305 0933 Radio Merlin Int. Abba "Dancing Queen." SINPO 34333.
*6320 1513 The Ghoul. Janis Joplin "Mercedes Benz," SINPO 24332.
6325 0949 Premier Radio Int. Back on the air. Christopher Cross "Arthur's Song," Bad Company "Feel Like Making Love," SINPO 34333.
6850 1000 Radio Freedom. Instrumental music. SINPO 25332.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *SW England SDR)

Fri Dec 29

1629 1935 Radio Akenzo. "War of the Worlds," SINPO 34333.
4030 1529 Radio Mustang. Eric Clapton "Still Got the Blues," 44433.
5825 1503 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline North programme. SINPO
6220 1512 Laser Hot Hits. Cutting Crew "I Just Died in Your Arms," Coldplay "Speed of Sound," SINPO 33433.
6285 1437 Radio Dolfijn. "Hello Mary Lou," "Blueberry Hill." SINPO 33333.
6316 1433 Radio OZNRH (tent). Jazz music. SINPO 24332.
6425 1508 Radio Lowland. Testing new antenna. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Unknown Radio eQSL

Quick reply from Unknown Radio for reception yesterday on 6295 kHz. Many thanks!

Thurs Dec 28

1621 2303 Radio Turftrekker. "Run Around Sue," SINPO 43433.
1645 2322 Radio Monte Carlo. Beach Boys, Rubettes. SINPO 34333.
4010 1550 Energy FM via relay. Dance music, co-channel Kyrgyz Radio. Also 6235. SINPO 43433.
4026 1540 Radio Free World. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6160 1150 Shortwaveradio.de. Tests continue with Stafford's World featuring music from 1976, including Jackson Browne and Joni Mitchell. SINPO 34333.
6220 1135 Laser Hot Hits. Non-stop music and jingles. Louis Armstrong "What A Wonderful World." SINPO 44444.
6235 1525 Energy FM via relay. Dance music, ID jingles. SINPO 54444.
6295 1520 Unknown Radio. Instrumental music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSL from Twilight FM

eQSL for Twilight FM, relayed by Radio Merlin Int on Christmas Eve. Thanks Paul!

Wed Dec 27

1615 2035 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch music, ID, off with "Dragon's Legend" at 2047. SINPO 44433.
1629 2050 Radio Ramona. Dutch music, plenty of IDs, mixing with Greek pirate. SINPO 33333.
1650 2255 Radio B4. Rock music. SINPO 44433.
3905 2246 Radio 102 (tent). Schlager & country. SINPO 43433.
6220 0958 Laser Hot Hits. Sonny & Cher "I've Got You," news headlines, George Benson "Never Give Up On a Good Thing." SINPO 45444.
6266 1448 XTC. Back for Christmas broadcast, playing Lesley Duncan "Chain of Love," and Royal Blood. SINPO 34333.
6860 1143 Radio Nova Int. REM "End of the  World," SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Dec 26

5800 1747 Radio 319 (pres). Relay of Dutch station. SINPO 54444.
6210 1000 Radio King Shortwave. Slade "My Oh My," ID jingles. SINPO 34433.
6220 1741 Laser Hot Hits. Coldplay "Trouble,"ID jingle.  SINPO 44444.
6260 1036 Radio Zwarte Panter. Greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6265 1752 Radio Laguna. ID and contact details in GM, Christmas music. SINPO 34333.
6281 0955 Radio Perfekt. German version of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland," SINPO 33333.
6285v 1733 Long Live Radio. Announcements and chimes. SINPO 23332.
6295 0950 Tower Radio. "Captain Stardust" instrumental. SINPO 55444.
6310 1005 Radio Marabu. The Cure "The Love Cats," ID, talk in GM. SINPO 34333.
6330 1020 Radio 102. Christmas music. SINPO 33333.
6860 1025 Radio Nova Int. Guns N Roses "Welcome to the Jungle," SINPO 24332.
6875 1015 Radio Europe. Mellow jazz. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon December 25

4010 1333 Coast FM via relay. Remix version of "Do They Know It's Christmas," also on 6235. SINPO 34433.
5900 1038 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 343333.
5970 1300 Studio 52 & Hitmix Radio via Issoudun. Sign on, rock n roll. SINPO 55544.
6170 1028 Speedwing Radio. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6205 1050 Laser Hot Hits. Pink Floyd "Take It Back," Chris Rea "Driving Home for Christmas," SINPO 44433.
6235 1100 Coast FM via relay. News, pop. SINPO 44433.
6255 1255 Radio Mexico. Polka. SINPO 34333.
6290 1033 Radio Boomerang. Modern Talking "You Can Win If You Want," off. SINPO 44444.
6310 1118 Radio Marabu. German pop. SINPO 44433.
6315 1327 Radio Goofy. European music, jingles. SINPO 23332.
6325 1315 Bogusman. Delganos song, playing new jingle. Good signal suddenly faded down from 44433 to 24332. The Ghoul also on 6375.
6375 1112 The Ghoul. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," chat. SINPO 33333.
6860 1107 Radio Nova Int. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6875 1022 Radio Europe. "I Love Music," SINPO 34333.
6970 1016 Radio Orion 2000. "Are You Going to San Francisco," SINPO 34333.
7331 1011 Flashback Music Radio. "Having a Wonderful Christmas Time," SINPO 23432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thanks for the eQSL from yesterday's broadcast

Season greetings

Sun Dec 24

4010 1100 Coast FM via relay. News headlines, Jason Derulo song. Parallel to 6235. SINPO 44444.
5840 1107 Radio 319 (pres). Detroit Spinners "Feel the Need," SINPO 34333.
5890 1230 Radio Batavia. Christmas music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1035 Laser Hot Hits. Steps "Heartbeat," SINPO 44444.
*6216 1430 Radio Altrex. "Do the Locomotion," ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
6220 1118 Radio Doctor Tim. Easy listening music. SINPO 23332.
6235 1040 Coast FM via relay. Yazz "The Only Way is Up," SINPO 55444.
6245 1014 Radio Waves Int. "Little Drummer Boy," SINPO 33333.
*6255 1505 Free Radio Victoria. "Mistletoe & Wine," then "Merry Christmas Everybody." SINPO 43433.
6265 1010 Radio Casanova. Rock n roll. SINPO 44444.
6265 1217 Radio Altrex. Move from 6305. Freddie Mercury. SINPO 34333.
*6267 1413 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6284 1055 FRS Holland. Dave Scott's Radio Waves show with Transworld Orchestra "Joy to the World," also on 7700. SINPO 55544.
6295 1005 Radio Python. New Order "True Faith," SINPO 44433.
6300 1207 Twilight FM via Merlin. Jonah Louie "Stop the Cavalry." SINPO 34333.
6305 1212 Radio Altrex. "Mull of Kintyre," SINPO 33333.
6310 1018 Radio Marabu. The Cure "The Love Cats," SINPO 33433.
6315 1225 Radio Goofy. Christmas music. SINPO 24332.
6325 1148 Bogusman. Coldwater Plan "What Day It Was," Christine Hersch "Penny Royalty." SINPO 54444. Massive signal this afternoon SINPO 55544.
6335 1028 Radio Nova Int. Donovan, also Chris Rea "Fool If You Think It's Over" SINPO 24332.
7700 1057 FRS Holland. Dave Scott's Radio Waves. SINPO 35433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Barneys web SDR)

Radio Underground Christmas eQSL

Thanks Steve!

Marconi Radio Int on air over Christmas

Marconi Radio International (MRI) will be on the air as follows: 
Sunday, 24 December 2017, 12.45-14.45 UTC
Monday, 25 December 2017, 09.00-11.00 UTC

The frequency is 7720 kHz (USB mode).

Reception reports to this e-mail address: marconiradiointernational (at) gmail.com

Merry Xmas and Happy New Year 2018

Sat Dec 23

1646 1725 Technical Man. ID, Christmas music. Good peaks. SINPO 35333.
1655 1735 Radio Digital. Report to Technical Man. SINPO 44433.
4010 1720 Coast FM via relay. "On the Radio," co-channel Kyrgyz Radio. SINPO 42332.
5830 1525 Radio 319 (pres). Relay of Dutch station Mi Amigo Radio. SINPO 44444.
6205 1417 Laser Hot Hits. Jacksons song, reading emails, "Man of Action." SINPO 44433.
6235 1500 Coast FM via relay. News headlines, Ultravox "Vienna." SINPO 54444.
6285 1517 Radio Underground. Greetings, Mike Oldfield "Il Dulci Jubilo." SINPO 34433.
*6291 1305 Radio Caroline Int. European pop, jingles. SINPO 34333.
*6300 1235 Radio Merlin Int. A version of "Silent Night," then Rhianna song. SINPO 34333.
6310 1512 Radio Marabu. Rock music. SINPO 43433.
6320 1438 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
*6375 1250 The Ghoul. Genesis "I Know What I Like," chat, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6860 1432 Radio Nova. Feargal Sharkey "Listen to Your Father," SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Twente SDR)

Fri Dec 22

*1615 2258 Radio Twentana. Polka, ID. SINPO 34433.
*1625 2303 Radio Akenzo. Greeting Dr Tim, Dutch countrty music. SINPO 34333.
*4000 2306 Coast FM via relay. Kylie Minogue "Better the Devil You Know," SINPO 43433.
6165 1523 Shortwaveradio.de. Stafford's World show, playing The Move. SINPO 43433.
6205 1505 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Chris de Burgh "High on Emotion," then Cathy Dennis. SINPO 44433.
6235 1457 Coast FM via relay. Simple Minds song, Tenerife ads, news on the hour. SINPO 44433.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Christmas greetings

Many thanks!

FRS Holland on Christmas Eve

In a message on their website, FRS Holland said they had technical problems which affected the relay of their seasonal broadcast last weekend.

Now they are going to repeat the broadcast on Christmas Eve on 7700 kHz and a 48m frequency.

Read more at: http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/114-looking-back-on-december-17th.html

Wed Dec 20

5845 2010 IBC via Armenia. DX show, ID, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." SINPO 55544.
6205 1618 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart playing songs "Shut Up & Die," "What You Waiting For," great signal until 1626 when it disappeared. SINPO 55544.
6230 1601 Radio Cuckoo. Chris Rea "Driving Home for Christmas," weak-fair. SINPO 23332.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Tues Dec 19

1611 2015 Radio Vloedgolf. "Jingle Bell Rock," SINPO 33433.
1625 2252 Radio Monte Carlo. Dutch songs, ID and off. SINPO 43433.
1630 2010 Radio Marianne. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
1633 2302 Radio Barcelona. Polka version of "Jingle Bells," then "Merry Christmas Polka." SINPO 43433.
1645 1953 Radio Bonanza. Dutch music, calling Zeepiraat & Meteoor. SINPO 44433.
1660 1943 Radio Zeepiraat/Radio Meteoor. QSO between the stations. SINPO 34433 for both.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSLs from USA and Ireland

I was delighted to receive an eQSL from Channel Z Radio in the USA, after hearing him on the SW England SDR during the Global HF Weekend in early November. In his email he said Channel Z has been on the air since 2004 and has been heard in North America, across Europe plus Venezuela, Japan and New Zealand. He was using a Dave Martin (of WNKR) designed Commando transmitter.

Also today I received an eQSL from Radio Nova International, broadcasting from the east coast of Ireland. In his email Tony talked about his long interest in radio, the pirate scene in Ireland and his plan to broadcast on 75m. He also mentioned he was big fan of the original Radio Nova - hence the name.

Thanks for the great QSLs.

Sun Dec 17

*4000 1500 Coast FM via relay. News, Jermaine Stewart "We Don't Have to take Our Clothes Off," SINPO 34333.
*4000 1910 Laser Hot Hits. Splash from 3995. Now using this frequency instead of Coast FM. SINPO 33333.
6205 1146 Laser Hot Hits. Paul McCartney "Wonderful Christmas Time," Abba "Dancing Queen." SINPO 44433.
*6230 1206 Radio Cuckoo. From west coast of Ireland. "Santa Baby," splash from 6235. SINPO 23432.
6235 1140 Radio Waves Int. Pop. SINPO 33333.
6245 1130 Coast FM via relay. SWV "Right Here," SINPO 54444.
6285 1122 Radio Dolfijn. Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You," Jean Michel Jarre "Oxygene." SINPO 34333.
6305 1117 Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost playing Aerosmith. SINPO 44433.
*6320 1515 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6325 1200 Radio Rainbow. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me," SINPO 54444.
*6860 1215 Radio Nova. "Bodyrock," "Take Me to the Matador," SINPO 24332.
7700 1620 FRS Holland. Christmas programme. SINPO 55544. (via Twente SDR)

(via Barneys web SDR/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Dec 16

1620 1906 Radio Akenzo. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. SINPO 24332.
1625 1840 Radio Pandora. Sailor "Some Girls Will," SINPO 33333.
1636 1855 Keizer & Keizerin. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
4000 1619 Coast FM v relay. Toto "Rosanna," SINPO 43433.
6205 1420 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence greeting pirates on 48 metres, Supertramp "Take the Long Way Home." SINPO 44444.
6245 1415 Coast FM via relay. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing," SINPO 54444.
6290.5 1358 Radio Caroline Int. European music. SINPO 34333.
6300 1353 Radio Merlin Int. Festive music. SINPO 34333.
7720U 1433 Marconi Radio Int. ID, Joan Jett "I Love Rock n Roll." SINPO 25432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Dec 15

1644 2310 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Dutch songs, ID. SINPO 44444.
1650 2305 Radio Nachtzwerver. Donna Summer "State of Independence," ID. SINPO 33333.
3905 1712 Radio Underground. Christmas song by the Go Gos. SINPO 34333.
4000 2325 Coast FM via relay. Pop, weak signal, splash 3995. SINPO 23432.
6205 1655 Laser Hot Hits. Song "Heart & Soul," news  headlines. SINPO 34333.
6285v 1703 Long Live Radio. Heavy rock, drifting frequency. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland broadcast this Sunday

Dear FRS Friends,

On the FRS website you will find info about our  upcoming traditional Seasonal December broadcast.

This Sunday (December 17th) FRS will take to the air at 08.30 UTC/ 09:30 CET. But...there will also be a possible repeat on the 24th as well as several streams.

 For full details watch http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/113-frs-seasonal-broadcast.html

A brand new full size/ color  A5 QSL card is from now on available. But: only if you send a correct & complete reception report.

For all of you: have a good weekend! Hope to 'meet' you on Sunday....

73s  Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS team

Thurs Dec 14

1611 2128 Radio Horizon. Polka. SINPO 23432.
1625 2120 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs. SINPO 45444.
1640 2135 Radio Professor Sickbok. ID, T Rex "Ride A White Swan." SINPO 45444.
1635 1718 Radio B4. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper," Eddy Grant "Electric Avenue," SINPO 34333.
3975 1740 Shortwaveradio.de Stafford's World Rock Flashback show with music from 1971. SINPO 44433.
6240 1640 Radio Blauwe Panda. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Dec 13

1620 1742 Radio Moonbreaker. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
1655 1735 Radio Digital. Christmas music. SINPO 34333.
3975 1720 Shortwaveradio.de. Chart rundown from 1971. SINPO 34433.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Music from Blossoms, Fleetwood Mac. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Dec 12

1629 1820 Radio Zwarte Arabier. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1655 1812 Radio Digital. "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep," SINPO 34333.
3975 1733 Shortwaveradio.de. Test transmissions continuing, announcement then extended mix of Banarama "Venus." SINPO 44433.
6321 1720 Radio Bella Italia. Folk music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Dec 11

1629 1710 Mike Radio. Instrumental music, strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
1629 1740 Polka Express. Polkas, ID and talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Ghoul eQSL and Christmas greetings

eQSL received from The Ghoul, although reception was pretty bad yesterday. Thanks for the eQSL plus the Bogusman/Ghoul festive greetings!

Sun Dec 10

4000 1000 Coast FM via relay. News headlines, also on 6245. SINPO 33333.
4000 1420 Laser Hot Hits. Using Coast FM's frequencies. Cliff Richard's "St Saviour's Day," SINPO 44433.
4895 1425 D-Wave SW. Dance music. SINPO 23332.
5830 0937 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline programme. SINPO 44433.
6210 0927 Radio King Shortwave. "She's Always A Woman To Me," SINPO 34333.
6235 1355 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 33333.
6245 1002 Coast FM via relay. Culture Club "Karma Chameleon," SINPO 54444.
6245 1400 Laser Hot Hits. Wham "Last Christmas," Steps "Heartbeat." SINPO 55544.
6285 0932 Radio Enterprise. Johnny Hallyday tribute programme. SINPO 34333.
6290 1337 Radio Caroline Int (a different one). European rap, jingles. SINPO 34333.
6292 1056 Radio Scotland Int. Osmonds "Crazy Horses," ID, greetings. SINPO 55544.
6320 1550 Radio Joey. Donna Summer "I Feel Love," SINPO 44433.
6321 1027 Radio Bella Italia. Dutch, Greek & German folk music. SINPO 34333.
6381 1345 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline programme with Ray Clark. SINPO 34333.
6450 1035 Radio Readymix. Rock music. SINPO 33333.
*6450 1440 The Ghoul. Chat & music, no signal locally, weak on Twente. SINPO 23332.
6850 1006 Radio Arcadia. John Legend music. SINPO 34333.
6875 1012 Radio Europe. Mellow music. SINPO 34333.
*7328 0955 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. Signing off. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Twente SDR)