Tues Mar 12

1631 1814 Radio Uitzendkracht. Report to Kleine Man. SINPO 24332.
1640 1755 Radio Kleine Man. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
1655 1827 Radio Moscou. Polka, report to Kleine Man. SINPO 34333.
5140 1810 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Snowman eQSL

Radio Snowman sent me this eQSL for reception on Feb 10 on 1656 kHz. He was using 25W. Thanks, Snowman.

Radio Soerabaya and De Blauwe Koe eQSLs

Couple of great Dutch medium wave pirate eQSLs received over the last few days. Many thanks Blauwe Koe and Soerbaya.

Sun Mar 10

1645 1736 Radio Barones. Rammstein, greeting Waddenzee. SINPO 44433.
3935 1653 Radio Batavia. Greeting listeners, schlager. SINPO 44433.
5005 1013 Dance Wave Shortwave. Flashback Alternatives relay. SINPO 24332.
5140 1212 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5770 1157 Radio Pamela. The Who "Pictures of Lily." SINPO 24332.
6205 1004 Laser Hot Hits. Jon & Vangelis "I'll Find My Way Home." SINPO 34333.
6230 0953 Coast FM. Tatu "All The Things She Said," Olly Murs song. SINPO 33433.
6243 1202 Radio Cuckoo. Roxette "Listen to Your Heart," The Waterboys "Fisherman's Blues." SINPO 34333.
6260 1708 Radio Republica da Banana. Salsa-type music, promo for my address list (thanks), ID/email address. SINPO 34333.
6265 1026 Radio Zwarte Panter. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6270 1020 Unid. Talk in German, mentions Radio Caroline. SINPO 24332.
6305 1153 Radio Merlin Int. Briefly faded in. Pointer Sisters "Jump for My Love," James Brown "Living in America." SINPO 34333.
6320 1038 Radio Tesla. Schlager, ID 1047 with greetings to listeners. SINPO 34333.
6320 1527 Radio Joey. Mike & Mechanics "Silent Running." SINPO 54444.
6449.5 0958 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock. SINPO 44433.
6855 1751 Radio Freedom (Italy). Jingle ID, smooth jazz. SINPO 34333.
7726 1802 Radio Zeppelin. Style Council "Move On Up." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Mar 9

1656 2133 Radio Soerabaya. Dutch music, IDs. SINPO 23332.
1673 2148 Radio Armada. "My Lady of Spain," "A Girl Like You." SINPO 33333.
5005 0930 Dance Wave Shortwave. Relay of internet station Flashback Alternatives. SINPO 24332.
5140 1514 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5820 1458 Radio 319. Jason Donovan "Too Many Broken Hearts," ID. SINPO 24332.
6205 0943 Laser Hot Hits. Non-stop music. Jonas Doom "Without Me." SINPO 55444.
6230 0935 Coast FM. Rag n Bone Man "I'm Only Human," Aswad "Don't Turn Around." SINPO 54444.
6270 1720 Premier Radio Int. Kinks "Waterloo Sunset," Elvis Presley "Way Down," off 1729. SINPO 33333.
6286 1705 Radio Mustang. Techno. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Mar 8

1611 2252 Radio Akai. Albert Hammond "It Never Rains in Southern California," splash from 1602. SINPO 33433.
1636 2233 Radio Twentana. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
1656 2256 Radio Monte Carlo. Polka, ID and off. SINPO 33433.
5140 2228 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
6230 1440 Coast FM. Three Days Grace "Never Too Late," Madonna "Papa Don't Preach." SINPO 54444.
6243 1428 Radio Cuckoo. Billy Swan "Let Me Help," Labelle "Lady Marmalade." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Mar 7

5810 1731 Radio 319. New Edition "Candy Girl," Bangles "Manic Monday." SINPO 34333.
6230 1634 Coast FM. Tupac Shakur "California Love," Speeding Cars "Walking on Cars." SINPO 54444.
6240 1753 Unid. I've noticed a Dutch station on this frequency with traditional Dutch music for several weeks but signal never strong enough to get an ID when the operator does speak. I've not seen any IDs for this station. Bit of a mystery. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Mar 6

1630 2108 Radio Sapporo. QSO with Turftrekker. SINPO 34333.
1633 2103 Radio Turftrekker. Schlager, signing off, greeting Panda. SINPO 44433.
1637 1754 Radio Weg Piraat. "Good Vibrations," signing off. SINPO 23332.
1647 1748 Radio Digital. Demis Roussos songs, ID. SINPO 34333.
1658 2115 Radio Kristal. ID in English and said listening for other stations, het from Greek pirate on 1660. SINPO 43433.
1660 1757 Radio Concorde. Wings "Band on the Run," ID, greetings. Kim Wilde "Kids in America." SINPO 24332.
5140 1813 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6230 1700 Coast FM. News headlines, Electronic "Getting Away With It," QRM from utilities and the Australian weather station. SINPO 53443.
6240 1649 Radio Carneval. IDs, schlager. SINPO 34333.
6429 1709 Radio 102. Everly Brothers "All I Have To Do Is Dream," Paul Anka "Having My Baby," good peaks.  SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Mar 5

1617 2158 Radio Marianne. Dutch instrumental music, ID and off. SINPO 34333.
5005 1702 Dance Wave Shortwave. Relay of internet station Flashback Alternatives. SINPO 34333.
5810 1734 Radio 319 (pres). Recordings of Stuart Henry show on Radio Luxembourg. SINPO 55444.
6205 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show playing Rita Ora "That's How We Do It," Rubettes "Tonight" and Alien Ant Farm "Smooth Criminal." SINPO 54444.
6230 1710 Coast FM. Bangles "Walk Like An Egyptian," Little Mix "Think About Us." Splash from strong STANAG on 6225. SINPO 53433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Join the Pirate Hunt 2019 this Easter

The Pirate Hunt (Pongaa piraatti pääsiäisenä) 2019 will be held during Easter 2019 (April 19th - April 21st).

We try to keep the rules simple:

- log as many PIRATE stations as possible between April 19th 0000 UTC and April 21st 2359 UTC

- all bands are accepted but only stations without license are counted (no relays by legal stations). Stations with many names shall be counted only once.

- ID has to be heard or identification should be otherwise confirmed. QSL or recording is not necessary.

-post your full logs on forum (http://bbs.fmdx.tk/index.php?topic=478.0), FMDX.tk Facebook group or by e-mail staff @ radioaktiiviset.info, during or after the contest (but until May 21st, 2019)

- participating is free for anyone and all participants will receive a diploma later

- results will be published in end of May

Pongaa piraatti pääsiäisenä 2019 is organized by a local radio club Sisä-Suomen Radioaktiiviset (Radioactives of Middle Finland)
Like Our Page in Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PirateHuntDX/

Everyone is warmly welcome!

Radioactives/Radioaktiiviset

Mon Mar 4

6230 1650 Coast FM. Kerry Perry "Chained to the Rhythm," Martika "Toy Soldiers," co-channel with Australian weather station. SINPO 33433.
6280 1637 Premier Radio Int. Toploader "Dancing in the Moonlight," Mary Hopkin "Those Were the Days." Signal fading out. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

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DXer Beta JBK has done a survey of the number of pirate stations he has heard at his listening post in Finland during the past six months. You can read the results on his website: https://www.betajbk.com/stations-9-2018-2-2019/

Sun Mar 3

*1638 2020 Radio Barones. "Let It Be," German song, closing down. SINPO 54444.
*1638 2035 Radio Alabama. QSO with Barones. SINPO 54444.
5140 1624 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5810 1039 Radio 319 (pres). Archive recording of Radio Mi Amigo in Dutch. SINPO 45444.
6205 1054 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Berlin "Take My Breath Away." SINPO 44433.
6210 0948 Radio King Shortwave. Jingle, soft rock, splash from LHH. SINPO 33433.
6230 0959 Coast FM. Local ads, news headlines, Whitney Houston "How Will I Know." SINPO 44433.
6240 1043 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings, country music. SINPO 44433.
6243 0953 Radio Cuckoo. The Doors "Riders on the Storm," The Clash "London Calling." SINPO 23432.
6270 1029 Radio Focus Int. Faded in now. Atomic Rooster song. SINPO 34333.
6275 1023 Radio Zeewolf. Report to Technical Man, pop. SINPO 34333.
6285 0939 Radio Technical Man. The Fortunes "Caroline," ID. SINPO 44433.
6287 1430 Radio Melkbus. Signing off. SINPO 33433.
6295 0927 Radio Quadzilla. OMD "Electricity." SINPO 33333.
6295 1034 Radio Scotland Int. Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round", talking about the weather. SINPO 55544.
6320 1644 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6385 1046 Radio Zwarte Non. "Bye Bye Blondie," then Men At Work "Down Under," IDs. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Sat Mar 2

*1629 2012 Radio Blauwe Koe. Ultravox "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes." SINPO 43433.
*1647 2047 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. Schlager. SINPO 43433.
*1661 2035 Radio Viking en Tante Foekje. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
3905 1744 Radio Fox 48. Deep Purple "Black Knight" & "Child in Time." SINPO 34333.
3920 1444 Mike Radio. Move from 5050. Al Stewart "Year of the Cat," utility QRM. SINPO 23332.
3927 1749 Crazy Wave Radio. ELO "Turn to Stone," Glen Fry "The Heat is On." SINPO 34333.
5050 1405 Mike Radio. Electronic music then Spandau Ballet "Gold." SINPO 34433.
5780 1429 Radio Harmony. Oscar Rabin "That's My Desire," Patsy Cline "Crazy." SINPO 44433.
5802 1727 Free Radio Victoria. Shakin Stevens "This Ole House," Ozzy Osborne "No More Tears." SINPO 34333.
5810 1356 Radio 319. Wax "Building A Bridge to Your Heart." SINPO 55444.
6205 1345 Laser Hot Hits. Andrea Triana "Playing With Fire," Human League "Don't You Want Me." SINPO 55544.
6230 1424 Coast FM. Local ads, Daft Punk "Get Lucky." SINPO 54444.
6286 1330 Radio Altrex. "Watching the Girls Go By," ID, greetings, "We Love the Pirate Stations." SINPO 34333.
6290 1720 Radio Mustang. Etta James "I Just Want to Make Love to You." Strong signal. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Fri Mar 1

3920 1651 Misti Radio. Kinks "Waterloo Sunset," moved at 1652 to 3905 to avoid utility, closed at 1700. SINPO 33433.
5780 1700 Radio Harmony. Freddy Fender "Take Her A Message," strong but signal fading out. SINPO 55544.
6205 1628 Laser Hot Hits. Robert Plant "29 Palms," Doobies "Music is the Doctor." SINPO 55544.
6230 1640 Coast FM. Tenerife ads, OMC "How Bizarre." co-channel Australian weather station VMC audible underneath. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Feb 28

1645  2044 Yogi & Dr Einstein Radio. Barry Sadler "The Greet Berets,"  greetings, Searchers "Sweets for My Sweet." SINPO 44433.
1652 2033 Radio B4. "Somewhere Between Me & You," then "I Can Help." SINPO 34333.
1655 2142 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Schlager. SINPO 54444.
3905 1738 Enjoy Radio. Scorpions "Winds of Change," Robbie Williams "Angels." SINPO 54444.
4843 1629 Misti Radio. Procol Harum "Whiter Shader of Pale," Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." SINPO 33433.
5135 1805 Charleston Radio Int. Sounds from yesteryear, slight frequency shift to avoid utility on 5140. SINPO 44333.
5810 1820 Radio 319 (pres). Archive recordings of Radio Luxembourg's English service, signal starting to fade. SINPO 55444.
6205 1809 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show with Crash Test Dummies "Afternoons & Coffeespoons," Wang Chung "Dance Hall Days."  Faded a few minutes later. SINPO 55544.
6230 1812 Coast FM. Belle Stars "Sign of the Times." Strong but then suddenly faded out. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Feb 27

1646 2130 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Country music, chat in Dutch and ID 2046. SINPO 444433.
1653 2110 Radio Bandung. Schlager, talk in Dutch and IDs. SINPO 34333.
3920 1719 Mike Radio. U2 "Without or Without You." SINPO 44433.
6205 1734 Laser Hot Hits. Berlin "Take My Breath Away," Dollar "Mirror Mirror." SINPO 55444.
6230 1729 Coast FM. Meghan Trainor "All About That Bass," Spanish news headlines and Tenerife ads, splash from utilities on 6225 & 6235.  SINPO 53433.
6270 1712 Radio Melkbus. Move from 6290. Toto "Hold the Line." SINPO 34333.
6290 1702 Radio Melkbus. Derek & The Dominoes "Layla," T Rex "Get It On," splash from 6295. SINPO 33333.
6295 1707 Radio Tesla. Billy Joel "Uptown Girl," ID. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 26

1617 2103 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
3920 1740 Mike Radio. Take That "Relight My Fire," Santana "She's Not There," talking about the summer weather in Holland. SINPO 54444.
5140 2050 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6230 1631 Coast FM. Mariah Carey "Fantasy," Bruno Mars song. SINPO 44433.
6290 1732 Unid. Dutch songs, Studio Denakker jingles. SINPO 34333.
6295 1620 Radio Fox 48. Koto "Dragon's Legend," Abba "SOS." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Feb 25

5140 2154 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
7726 1833 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Kate Bush "Running Up the Hill," Gary Moore "Spanish Guitar." SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Pirana to broadcast from South America in CW mode

Greetings from South America. This evening from 21.00 UTC and until approx 11.00 UTC
tomorrow, we will air our beacon transmitter of 10 watts from somewhere in the southern part of south America.

Frequency is just around 6930 kHz CW. The msg. is transmitted in 10 WPM. This beacon will be on and off in the same sched the next weeks. When the beacon is not on the reason will be that we are on with AM broadcast around the same frequency with 100w carrier power. We are now preparing the transmitter that we hope to have on air in the coming
days.

73 Jorge R. García
Radio Piraña Int.

rpi@radiopirana.com

www.radiopiraña.com

(Info: SW Pirates Yahoo group)

Radio Europe eQSL

Radio Europe from Italy sent me this eQSL after recent reception of the station on 6875 kHz. Email address is radioeurope@iol.it

Sun Feb 24

3920 1722 Mike Radio. "Hello Mary Lou," Koto "Crockets Theme," ID, greetings. SINPO 55444.
5140 1515 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1140 Radio Pamela (pres). Mink de Ville "Spanish Stroll," Motorhead "Ace of Spades." SINPO 23432.
5780 1737 Radio Harmony. Carpenters "Superstar." SINPO 55544.
6205 1031 Laser Hot Hits. Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run." SINPO 54444.
6210 1018 Radio King Shortwave. Pet Shop Boys "Always on My Mind." SINPO 33433.
6230 1007 Radio Casanova. Kenny Rogers "Rosie Don't Take Your Love to Town," splash from unid station on 6239 which then moved to 6236 then 6235. SINPO 53443.
6230 1750 Coast FM. Total Access Top 40 show. SINPO 54444.
6243 1730 Radio Cuckoo. REM "Losing My Religion," ID. SINPO 34333.
6270 1024 Radio Dolfijn. Instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
6270 1150 Panda Radio. CW McCall "Convoy," SINPO 44433.
6275 1450 KR1. Move from 6285, jingles. SINPO 54444.
6280.5 1458 Radio Illegal. Rolling Stones "Angie," email address and off. SINPO 23332.
6285 1445 KR1. Two men chatting in Dutch, "Man of Action," strong CW QRM from 6286.5. SINPO 42442.
6320 1715 Radio Joey. Dance version of "Tarzan Boy", some French SSB QRM. SINPO 54444.
6450 1510 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Feb 23

3905 1923 Radio Fox 48. Aerosmith "Dude Looks Like A Lady." SINPO 24332.
3945 1913 Free Radio Victoria. Herman Brood "Sleeping Bird," Londonbeat "I've Been Thinking About You," good peaks. SINPO 34333.
5140 1610 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5780 1357 Radio Harmony. Gladys Knight & The Pips "The Way We Were," jingle. SINPO 55444.
6205 1349 Laser Hot Hits. Odyssey "Going Back to My Roots." SINPO 44433.
6220 1647 Radio Casanova. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
6270 1554 Misti Radio. Nena "99 Red Balloons," greetings. SINPO 24332.
6280 1600 Radio Dolfijn. Elvis Presley "In the Ghetto," Terry Jacks "Seasons in the Sun." SINPO 24332.
6290 1742 Radio Fox 48. Procol Harum "Whiter Shade of Pale," SINPO 24332. Switched to 6295 at 1750. SINPO 24332.
6300 1657 Radio Parade. ID/email address, Joe Cocker "With A Little Help from My Friends." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Devon)

Fri Feb 22

1637 1819 Radio DB. QSO with Radio Concorde. SINPO 44433.
1637 1823 Radio Concorde. Replying to DB. SINPO 24332.
5135 1814 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, move to avoid utility on 5140. SINPO 34333.
5802 1636 Radio 319. Old recordings from Radio Luxembourg's English service. SINPO 54444.
6205 1627 Laser Hot Hits. The Cure "Close to Me," suffering from strong RTTY on 6204 plus SSB QRM. SINPO 42432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Telefunken Int eQSL

Radio Telefunken Int sent me this eQSL for reception last Sunday on 6270 kHz. Email address is swradiorti@gmail.com. Thanks for the QSL.

Thurs Feb 21

1635 2132 Radio Pandora. Earth & Fire "Weekend," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
1660 2138 Radio Kristal. "Yellow Sun of Ecuador," schlager. SINPO 44433.
1665 1745 Radio Armada. Johnny Cash "A Thing Called love." SINPO 33333.
5140 2152 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6375 1708 Radio Discovery. Nick Kamen "I Promised Myself," Hava Naquila "Party Animals," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Feb 20

4070 1919 Continental Radio (tent). Schlager, "Captain Stardust", woman talking in Dutch, giving out number for reactions. SINPO 44433.
5780 1647 Radio Harmony. Nana Mouskouri "Only Love," Roger Whittaker "The Last Farewell." SINPO 55444.
6205 1700 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence with Laser Dance. Chemical Brothers "Set In Stone," some SSB QRM from Scottish fishermen. SINPO 43433.
6270 1630 Radio Klabautermann. Kraftwerk "Trans Europe Express," greetings, said signing off soon. SINPO 34333.
6290 1636 Radio Fox 48. Status Quo "Marguerita Time," CW splash from 6286.5. SINPO 33333. Moved to 6295 at 1643, SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 19

1617 2015 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs, strong signal. SINPO 54444.
1660 2055 Radio Kristal. Dutch songs, ID. SINPO 54444.
1670 2038 Melkbus Radio. Greetings, ID/email, Sniff n the Tears "Drivers Seat." SINPO 33333.
5140 2045 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1635 Radio Harmony. "Aint Misbehaving," then Luton Girls Choir "Someday My Heart Will Awake." SINPO 55544.
6205 1644 Laser Hot Hits. Drake "Hold On We're Going Home," Sam Smith "Dancing With A Stranger." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New eQSL from The Ghoul

The Ghoul was heard on 1617 kHz on Saturday evening. A weak signal with QRM from the Dutch pirates. But good to hear him on the air again.

Mon Feb 18

3900 2302 Radio Batavia. Tavares "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel," Abba "SOS," off mid-record. SINPO 44433.
3935 2307 Radio Monique. Nik Kershaw "Wouldn't It Be Good,"  Talking Heads "There She Was."SINPO 33333.
5140 2318 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1700 Laser Hot Hits. Fatback Band "I Found Loving," faded a few minutes later. SINPO 55444.
6375 1647 Radio Discovery. Annie Lennox "No More I Love Yous," also song "Shotgun Wedding," RTTY QRM. SINPO 53443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

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KR1

Sun Feb 17

1611u 2127 Radio Barraquda, Italy. Earth Wind & Fire "Let's Groove Tonight." SINPO 23432.
5140 1646 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1157 Radio Pamela. Jim Diamond "I Should've Known Better," Bad Company "Can't Get Enough." SINPO 33333.
5780 0945 Radio Harmony. Freddie Fender "Roses Are Red," SINPO 55444.
6205 0935 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Sniff n the Tears "Drivers Seat," Vogue "Green Fields." SINPO 44444.
6243 1625 Radio Mustang. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," SINPO 55544.
6270 1148 Radio Bella Italia. Disco music. SINPO 34333.
6270 1550 Radio Telefunken Int. Gloria Estefan "Can't Stay Away From You." SINPO 44433.
6288 0950 Your Radio of the Sea. Rock music, canned ID repeated several times. SINPO 33433.
6295 0927 Radio 102. Abba "The Day Before You Came," jingle ID and off. SINPO 34333.
6305 1555 Radio Parade. Abba "One of Us." SINPO 44433.
6320 1605 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6449.5 1009 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock, co-channel utility. SINPO 33433.
7726 2012 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Jazz music. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Concorde eQSL

Dutch medium wave pirate Radio Concorde sent me this eQSL for reception on Friday evening. Many thanks!

Sat Feb 16

1611 2107 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs, polka. SINPO 43433.
1617 2126 The Ghoul. OMD song, chat but weak with splash from nearby Dutch pirates. SINPO 23432.
1631 2134 Radio Uniek. Juice Newton "Queen of Hearts," SINPO 33433.
1638 2119 Radio Bluebird. Paul Simon "You Can Call Me Al." SINPO 54444.
1665 2201 Radio Kristal. "Yellow Star of Ecuador," then Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
3905 1726 Radio Wilskracht. Rock n roll. SINPO 54444.
5140 1445 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1706 Radio Pamela. ID, rock music. SINPO 33333.
5780 1245 Radio Harmony. Matt Monro "Autumn Leaves." SINPO 55544.
5800 1227 Radio 319. Old recordings of Radio Luxembourg's English service, 319 ID at 1300. SINPO 34333.
6205 1212 Laser Hot Hits. Susan Fassbender "Twilight Cafe," Richard Marx "Satisfied." SINPO 55544.
6230 1240 Radio Casanova. German songs, ID, greetings, off 1242. SINPO 44433.
6270 1422 Radio Altrex. Sugarhill Gang "Rappers Delight", talking about weather, Cameo "Word Up." SINPO 34333.
6280 1456 Radio Black Arrow. New Order "Blue Monday," Madness "You're An Embarrassment," said signing off due to technical problems. SINPO 55444.
6290 1429 Unid. Station calling itself "the real Black Bandit Radio" but not voice of Johnny Tobacco. SINPO 34333.
6295 1700 Radio Tesla. ID, Survivor "Burning Heart." SINPO 34333.
6300 1650 Panda Radio. "Days of Pearly Spencer," "Layla", jingle IDs. SINPO 34333.
6330 1218 Radio Zodiac. Simple Minds "On the Waterfront," Coldplay "Speed of Sound," said short test, modulation on the low side, off few minutes later. SINPO 33333.
7726 2147 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Instrumental music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Feb 15

1640 2240 Radio Concorde. Boston "More Than A Feeling," Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here," ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
4940 1806 Dance Wave Short Wave. Pop, splash from strong utility. SINPO 23332.
5140 1812 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5780 1634 Radio Harmony. "Dream A Little Dream of Me," then John McCormack "Sweetly She Sleeps." SINPO 54444.
5800 1624 Radio 319. Barry Ryan "Eloise," Anarchic System "Cherie Sha La La," ID jingle. SINPO 44444.
6205 1612 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing," Michael McDonald "Sweet Freedom." SINPO 44433.
7727 2012 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Piano music, slightly frequency change to 7726.8. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Feb 14

3920 1801 Mike Radio. Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra," Mister Mister "Broken Wings," SINPO 54444.
3920 1841 Radio 319. Rheingold song, ID jingle, French song. SINPO 44433.
5140 1825 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1606 Radio Harmony. Jeffrey Koepper "After the Fall," Pat Boone "Bernadine." SINPO 55544.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 12

1638 1758 Radio Interpol. QSO with Casablanca. SINPO 34333.
1640 1743 Radio Casablanca. "Brother Louis," "Hold Onto Love," "Kissing in the Back Row." Strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
5140 1806 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Imagination "Body Talk," Theophilus London "Only You." SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

North American relay for Radio Igloo

Radio Igloo will be on air from North America on Friday February 15 from 2200-2245 UTC thanks to Radio Gaga who promised to transmit our music. The frequency will be 6925 kHz.

Reception-reports are highly appreciated, and we love audio clips. Send your reports to: radioigloo@gmail.com

Correct reports will be verified with a brand new e-QSL.

Greetings from the Igloo-studio

The Radio Igloo team

Mon Feb 11

*1629 2040 Radio Blauwe Koe. Dutch music, ID, splash from STANAG on 1624. SINPO 43433.
*1646 2020 Radio Oldtimer. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
3920 1722 Mike Radio. ID, greetings, Dutch music then "The Theme from MASH." SINPO 55444.
5140 1756 Charleston Radio Int. Non-stop IDs ahead of programme start at 1800. SINPO 24332.
5785 1635 Radio Harmony. Steve Conway "My Foolish Heart," strong signal but on recheck 15 minutes later had faded out. SINPO 55444.
6270 1641 Premier Radio Int. Live show. Ronnie Hilton "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam." Moved to 6280 at 1643 before closing at 1700. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Radio Parade eQSL

New station Radio Parade sent me this eQSL and a long email. He is using a transmitter originally made in Greece 15 years ago which can cover between 1500-7500 kHz. Email address is radioparade@protonmail.com. Thanks Alex.

Sun Feb 10

1633 2130 Zender Mondeo. Polka, talk in Dutch then off. SINPO 33333.
1656 2148 Radio Snowman. Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall." SINPO 34333.
5140 1407 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1056 Radio Pamela. Shocking Blue "Railroad Man," Mud "Tiger Feet." SINPO 24332.
5780 0951 Radio Harmony. Sarah Vaughan "Alone." SINPO 55444.
6205 0930 Laser Hot Hits. Fools Garden "Lemon Tree," Freiheit "Keeping the Dream Alive." SINPO 55544.
6230 0937 Misti Radio. Abba "Knowing Me Knowing You" &"Take A Chance of Me." SINPO 33333.
6230 1102 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings, "My Lady of Spain." SINPO 54444.
6240 1025 Radio AC DC. Kenny Rogers "Coward of the County," AC DC "Highway to Hell," IDs, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6265 1035 Radio Zwarte Panter. "Angelina," schlager, ID. SINPO 54444.
6270 1001 Premier Radio Int. Glen Campbell "Rhinestone Cowboy," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6276 1350 Werners Schlagerwelt. Schlager, splash from 6281. SINPO 33333.
6280 0944 Radio 102. Maxine Nightingale "Right Back to Where We Started From," David Dundas "Jeans On." SINPO 34333.
6281 1344 Studio Renaldo. Schlager. SINPO 33333.
6285 1041 Radio Zeewolf. Space "Magic Fly," Alphaville "Big in Japan," Bolero "Fancy." SINPO 44433.
6320 1424 Radio Joey. Non-stop dance music. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Feb 9

*1647 2155 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. Ballads. SINPO 33333.
*1655 2148 Radio B4. Brass band (march) music. SINPO 34333.
3905 1645 Radio Fox 48. Country music. SINPO 24332.
3920 1633 Mike Radio. Dutch song then The Animals "House of the Rising Sun." SINPO 44433.
5140 1652 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1440 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6265 1627 Radio Zwarte Panter. REM "Losing My Religion", Guns n Roses "Sweet Child of Mine." SINPO 44433.
6267 1427 Radio Mustang. Electro music then REO Speedwagon "Keep On Loving You." SINPO 44433.
6280 1400 Radio Parade. Canned ID/email, Madonna "Like A Virgin," off 1415. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Devon/ *Stibbington)

Fri Feb 8

1636 2237 Radio Kachelboer. Dutch song, ID, U2 "New Year's Day." SINPO 44433.
1647 2230 Radio Bluebird. Polka, ID, greetings, "Let Your Love Flow." SINPO 54444.
5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. Usual music from early part of 20th Century. SINPO 34333.
6205 1615 Laser Hot Hits. Joan Jett "I Love Rock n Roll," The Smiths "Every Day Is Like Sunday." SINPO 55544.
6290 1620 Radio Fox 48. Europe "The Final Countdown," KC & The Sunshine Band "Give It Up." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Feb 6

5140 1802 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1606 Radio Harmony. Duke Ellington "Memphis Blues," Kalin Twins "When You Smile At Me," SINPO 55444,
6205 1614 Laser Hot Hits. John Parr "St Elmos Fire," John Lennon "Watching The Wheels." SINPO 55444.
6375 1557 Radio Discovery. Melissa Etheridge "Like the Way I Do," ID, Men At Work "Down Under," utility splash. SINPO 43443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Feb 5

1630 1823 Radio Pandora. Alphaville "Forever Young," SINPO 44433.
5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1724 Radio Harmony. Easy listening music. SINPO 23432.
6205 1806 Laser Hot Hits. The Smiths "Every Day is Like Sunday," Odyssey "Going Back to My Roots." SINPO 34433.
6290 1747 Radio Blauwe Panter. The Eagles "Hotel California," off 1756. SINPO 44433.
6375 1714 Radio Discovery. Dutch music, utility interference. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Feb 4

5140 1800 Charleston Radio Int. The Roaring Twenties show. SINPO 34333.
7726 1755 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Joe Cocker "You Are So Beautiful." SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mike Radio eQSL

Mike Radio sent me this eQSL for reception on 3920 kHz.  Thank you Mike.

Sun Feb 3

1633 1728 Radio Barones. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Have You Even Seen the Rain," Baro talking, greeting Kachelboer, "The Good, The Bad & The Ugly" theme,  announce 45 years on air, whistle from station on 1629. SINPO 43433.
3920 1338 Mike Radio. Boston "More Than A Feeling." SINPO 34333.
3935 1515 Radio Batavia. "Golden Eye," ID, greetings, T'Pau "China in your Hand." SINPO 34333.
4915 1328 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
5140 1035 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1529 Radio Pamela. ID, Guns n Roses "Sympathy for the Devil." SINPO 24332.
6205 1030 Laser Hot Hits. "I Just Wanna Be Close to You," then "It's A Family Affair." SINPO 54444.
6230 1011 Radio Casanova. Polka. Strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6380 1335 Radio Polaris. Rock. SINPO 24332.
6390 1323 Radio 319. Blancmange "Don't Tell Me," Slade "Coz I Luv You." SINPO 44433.
6875 1018 Radio Europe. Jazz, occasional IDs. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Feb 2

1647 1719 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
1729 1729 Radio Digital. Polka, ID and greetings at 1741. SINPO 44433.
4080 1659 Continental Radio. Small Faces "Sha La La Lee," ID, Rolling Stones "Sitting On A Fence." SINPO 44433.
4775 1345 Radio 319. Radio Caroline recordings. SINPO 34333.

5800 1425 Energy Power AM via relay. Susan O'Neill "Mrs Karma," Niall Horam "This Town." Also on 7705 (but not heard here). SINPO 55544.

6205 1418 Laser Hot Hits. Abba "I Have A Dream," Air Supply "Stars in Your Eyes." SINPO 54433.

6240 1433 Unid. Tammy Wynette "DIVORCE," Dutch music, talking but couldn't catch ID. SINPO 24332.

6290 1411 Radio Ronalisa. "Captain Stardust," Lady Ga Ga "Poker Face" signal fading in & out. SINPO 44433.
6300 1504 Radio Fox 48. Cascada "Evacuate the Dancefloor," The Sweet "Fox on the Run." SINPO 34333.
6390 1458 Radio Zwarte Non. Eighties music. SINPO 34333.
7726 1745 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Instrumental versions of "Careless Whisper," and the Beatles "Michelle." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Feb 1

3920 1513 Mike Radio. Falco "Rock Me Amadeus," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
5140 1812 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
5780 1540 Radio Harmony. Peggy Lee "Fever." SINPO 55544.
6205 1520 Laser Hot Hits. Bananarama "Rough Justice," Rupert Holmes "Him." SINPO 55544.
6290 1640 Panda Radio. Johnny Cash version of "Cat in the Cradle," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6305 1636 Radio Rainbow. Jingle ID/email repeated several times, open carrier. SINPO 34333.
6375 1529 Radio Discovery. German pop. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 31

1611 1806 Radio Weg Piraat. AC DC "Highway to Hell." SINPO 33433.
*1630 2120 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs. SINPO 43433.
*1638 2113 Radio Morgenster. Dutch songs. SINPO 24332.
5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. "The Roaring Twenties" show. SINPO 44333.
5780 1737 Radio Harmony. Dusty Springfield "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me," then song "Stormy Weather." SINPO 44433.

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

Tues Jan 29

1620 1755 Radio Weg Piraat. Stranglers "Golden Brown," AC DC "Highway to Hell." SINPO 34333.
1635 1809 Radio Skywire. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.
1647 1825 Radio Admiraal. Dutch instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
1666 1746 Radio Digital. Glenn Miller music, ID, greetings, good peaks. SINPO 34333.
5140 1803 Charleston Radio Int. Programme called "The Roaring Twenties." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 28

1624.5 2123 Radio Igloo via Dutch relay. Music from southern Sweden. SINPO 55444.
5780 1638 Radio Harmony. Celine Dion "The Power of Love," signal fading out. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 27

*1645 2130 Radio Barones. John Lennon "Imagine." SINPO 34333.
4070 2118 Continental Radio (tent). Non-stop Dutch music, chat in Dutch at 2156. SINPO 34333.
5140 1728 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6111 0933 Flashback Music Radio. "Flashback" song, ID/email address and sign off. SINPO 35333.
6205 0940 Laser Hot Hits. Cars "Drive," Gary Numans "Cars." SINPO 44433.
6210 0936 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies, covered by LHH. SINPO 22332.
6265 1322 Radio Zwarte Panter. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6270 1446 Panda Radio. Sheila "Spacer," Diesel "Summernight." SINPO 34333.
6280 1456 Radio Batavia. Scott Fitzgerald & Yvonne Kiely "If I Had Words," jingles. SINPO 44433.
6290 1008 Radio Fox 48. Gerry & The Pacemakers "Ferry Across the Mersey." SINPO 24332.
6375 0950 Lowland Radio. Dutch music, testing new antenna, using 25W. SINPO 43433.
6385 0947 Radio Zwarte Non. Smokie "Living Next Door to Alice," A-Ha "Take on Me," RTTY QRM. SINPO 33433.
7726 2113 Zeppelin Radio. Golden Earring "Radar Love," ID. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Sat Jan 26

*1625 1803 Radio Uniek. ID, greetings in Dutch, Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
*1636 2240 Radio Romax. Greeting other Dutch pirates. SINPO 33433.
*1645 1916 Radio Jan de Roos. Dutch songs, talk in Dutch. SINPO 35333.
*1648 2233 Radio Moby Dick. "Dragon Slayer," ID, chat in DT. SINPO 44433.
5140 1725 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1020 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Numan "Cars," Jean Michel Jarre "Oxygene," splash from 6210. SINPO 43433.
6210 1000 Radio King Shortwave. Phil Collins "Colours." SINPO 34333.
6272 1435 Radio Altrex. Scooter music, ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6285 1349 Radio Witte Reus. Toto "Hold the Line," Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky." SINPO 34333.
6285 1947 Radio Quadzilla. "Working for the Yankee Dollar," then Kim Wilde "Cambodia." SINPO 34333.
6286 1503 Radio Mustang. ID, greetings, Golden Earring "Twilight Zone." SINPO 55555.
6290 1010 Radio Zeewolf. "Magic Fly," "I Can't Stand the Rain." SINPO 24332.
6290 1321 Radio Melkbus. "The Israelites," ID, greetings, "Trains & Boats & Planes." SINPO 34333.
6300 1331 NMD Radio. Polka, ID, greetings, strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
6300 1734 Zeppelin Radio. Piano music, canned ID/email address. SINPO 24332.
6301 1430 Unid. Reggae music, couldn't catch ID. SINPO 34333.
6320 1405 Radio Melkbus. Move from 6290. "Play that Funky Music," "Highway to Hell." SINPO 34333.
6325 1924 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Fri Jan 25

1624.5 2258 Radio Bluebird. Cliff Richard "Living Doll," Greetings. SINPO 44433.
1628 1800 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Dutch instrumental music, talk in DT, ID and off. SINPO 44433.
1647 2248 Radio Barones. German song, off, return for QSO. SINPO 44433.
1647 2251 Radio Monte Carlo. "Mouldy Old Dough," QSO Barones. SINPO 34333.
1655 1813 Radio B4. Dutch instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
1665 1745 Radio Digital. "Are You Going to San Francisco?", polka. SINPO 34333.
5140 2308 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music in German. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 24

1640 1747 Radio Casablanca. Drifters "Sitting in the Back of the Movies," chat in Dutch, ID jingles. SINPO 44433.
3905 1805 Radio Fox 48. Country music, off 1815. SINPO 34333.
5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1518 Radio Harmony. Lee Hazlewood & Nancy Sinatra "Some Velvet Morning," Doris Day "Anything You Can Do." SINPO 55555.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New programme from Radio Igloo

Radio Igloo returns for a new mixed music programme on Monday (January 28) from 2100-2145 UTC (2200-2245 CET).

This time the programme is in cooperation with the Malmo Shortwave Club, playing music from southern Sweden.

The frequency is 1624.5 kHz (or a frequency nearby if occupied).

Reception reports and audio clips welcomed. Send your reports to:  radioigloo@gmail.com

Correct reports will be verified with a brand new e-QSL

(I'm guessing programme will be relayed by a Dutch medium wave pirate)

Tues Jan 22

1629 1945 Radio Eldorado. Polka, ID and off, splash from station on 1625. SINPO 33433.
1636 1953 Radio Concorde. Fleetwood Mac "Everywhere." SINPO 24332.
5140 1935 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5780 1255 Harmony Radio. Ella Fitzgerald "Mack the Knife," Glenn Miller "Stardust." SINPO 55544.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jan 20

3935 1512 Radio Batavia. Greetings, Talking Heads "Once in a Lifetime," Stevie Wonder "For Once in my Life." SINPO 44433.
5140 1245 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
*5780 1024 Harmony Radio. Dinah Washington "Mad About the Boy." SINPO 55544.
*6120 1029 Radio Scotland Int. Rolling Stones "Miss You," Status Quo "Sweet Caroline." SINPO 45433.
*6205 1000 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Barbra Streisand & Barry Gibb "Promises," John Miles "High Fly." SINPO 45444.
*6210 0950 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies. SINPO 23332.
6270 1547 Radio Zeewolf. Abba "Lay All Your Love On Me." London Beat "Thinking About You." SINPO 34433.
6300 1600 Zeppelin Radio (tent). Jazz music. Reported on HF Underground as Zeppelin, no IDs during 30 minutes I listened. SINPO 24332.
6850 1239 Blue Moon Radio (tent). Blackfoot "Wishing Well." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR SW England/ *Devon)

Sat Jan 19

1643 2123 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. "Crazy for You," then "Bird's the Word," SINPO 43433. (via Stibbington SDR)
1647 2133 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. Country music, too close to 1643. SINPO 23432. (via Stibbington SDR)
3920 1758 Mike Radio. Stranglers "Golden Brown," Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
5140 1441 Chaleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5780 1051 Harmony Radio. "You Do Something to Me," ID jingle, "What A Difference A Day Makes." SINPO 55544.
5970 1430 Studio 52 via Nauen. Live show. ZZ Top "Sharp Dressed Man" ID, greetings. SINPO 55544.
6205 1100 Laser Hot Hits. Focus "Hocus Pocus." SINPO 55544.
6250 1040 Mustang Radio. Dance music, short test. SINPO 54444.
6270 1535 Radio Zwarte Non. Instrumental music, greeting Ronalisa, ID, off. SINPO 33333.
6270 1543 Radio Ronalisa. Dutch instrumental music, QSO Zwarte Non. SINPO 33333.
6275 1043 Radio 102. "Creatures of the Night," ID. SINPO 24332.
*6280 1526 Radio Klabautermann. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
*6423 1521 Studio 52. Dance music. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Devon)

Fri Jan 18

*1640 1729 Radio Digital. U2 "In the Name of Love," Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper," SINPO 34333.
*1646 1748 Radio Zwarte Bizon. Report for Digital. SINPO 34333.
4775 1558 Radio 319. George Baker Selection "Manana Mi Amor," ID at 1600. SINPO 54444.
6292 1550 Radio Fox 48. ID, Moments "Jack in the Box," off. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Thurs Jan 17

1629 1828 Radio Dolfijn. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
1638 1853 Radio Concorde. Huey Lewis & The News "Stuck With You." SINPO 25332.
5140 1835 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Stibbington)

Pirate radio recordings

Radio Igloo via Dutch medium wave pirate relay
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Radio Saturnus
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Radio Sovereign
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Panda Radio
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Radio Discovery
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Radio Pamela
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Tues Jan 15

1625 2008 Radio Marianne. ID, greetings to other Dutch stations, Dutch music. SINPO 44444.
1636 2014 Radio Digital. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper," U2 "In the Name of Love." SINPO 43433.
1636 2047 Radio Alabama. Report to Digital, Kim Wilde "Kids in America." SINPO 44444.
1650 2055 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. The Shadows, chat, "Islands in the Stream," greetings. SINPO 34333.
5140 2040 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 14

3935 2120 Radio Revox. Instrumental music, jingle ID. SINPO 34333.
5135 1755 Charleston Radio Int. ID on loop tape, moved to avoid utility on 5140. SINPO 33333.
5850 1603 Zenith Classic Rock. Moody Blues song, signal fading out. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Trans Universe, Zwarte Non & Premier Radio eQSLs

A new year and the arrival of eQSLs from Dutch pirates Radio Trans Universe and Radio Zwarte Non plus long-running Irish station Premier Radio Int. Many thanks.

Sun Jan 13

1620 2112 Radio Barones. Simon & Garfunkel "The Boxer," Survivor "Eye of the Tiger." SINPO 44444.
4775 1500 Radio 319. ID, archive recordings of RTL Radio in German. SINPO 34333.
5140 1505 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5850 1015 Zenith Classic Rock. Rock music. SINPO 45444.
5900 0940 Radio 319. Old recordings of Radio Luxembourg's English service. SINPO 45433.
6205 1035 Laser Hot Hits. Yardbirds "Shapes of Things." SINPO 55544.
6210 0946 Radio King Shortwave. "From the Cradle to the Grave," jingles, splash from 6205. SINPO 33433.
6270 1027 Premier Radio Int. ID, greetings, Mike & The Mechanics "Looking Back Over My Shoulder," Yes "Owner of A Lonely Heart." SINPO 45433.
6290 1007 Radio Zwarte Non. Golden Earring "Radar Love," ID. SINPO 24332.
6385 1433 Radio Lowland. Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy," Creedence Clearwater Revival "Bad Moon Rising." SINPO 34333.
6450 0954 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock, usual co-channel utility. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jan 12

1611 1918 Radio Nordster. Polka, QSO. SINPO 54444.
1620 1858 Radio Sapporo. Dutch music, ID, chat in Dutch. SINPO 44433.
1621 1908 Radio Turftrekker. QSO with Sapporo. SINPO 54444.
1647 1926 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. Pan pipe music, talk in Dutch. SINPO 44433.
1670 1845 Radio Melkbus. Polka. SINPO 34333.
5140 1836 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5800 1524 Energy Power AM. Exile "Kiss You All Over," relay of Dublin station. SINPO 54444.
5850 1342 Zenith Classic Rock. Pink Floyd "Have A Cigar," SINPO 44433.
6205 1337 Laser Hot Hits. The Associates "Party Fears Two." SINPO 54444.
6256 1452 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6285 1349 Unid. German programme, mention Radio Caroline, Caroline Pop Party, 60s music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1458 Radio Melkbus. "Sweets for My Sweet," "Surfing USA," ID, greetings, said using just 5 watts. SINPO 34333.
6318 1442 Radio Sovereign. "I Was Made for Loving You," "Instant Reply," SINPO 54444.
7726 1828 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Shocking Blue "Venus," SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Jan 11

5140 2015 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5850 1743 Zenith Classic Rock. Rush "Close to the Heat," SINPO 23432.
6205 1738 Laser Hot Hits. Marshmello & Bastille "Happier," SINPO 34333.
6285 1803 Unid. Sixties music, German accented DJ mentioning Radio Caroline. SINPO 23432.
6318 1729 Radio Sovereign. Barry Ryan "Eloise," Ultravox "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 10

1611 1945 Radio Zwarte Boer. "Real Good Feeling," Dutch song, splash from 1602. SINPO 23332.
1655 1952 Radio Meteoor. Polka, QSO. SINPO 34333.
1655 1956 Radio Zeepiraat. QSO with Meteoor. SINPO 34333.
5140 2055 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Stibbington) 

Wed Jan 9

1625 1948 Radio B4. Greetings to Ros AM, "Red Balloon," Dutch song. SINPO 34333.
5140 1848 Charleston Radio Int. Old time music. SINPO 24332.
5850 1838 Zenith Classic Rock. Vangelis "Dervish D," Byrds "Chestnut Mare," fade out 1852. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Jan 8

1642 1719 Radio Digital. Sixties music, including "Venus," "Blue Suede Shoes." SINPO 35333.
5825 1707 Zenith Classic Rock. Pink Floyd "Wish You Were Here," Asia "Sole Survivor." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jan 7

1624.5 2112 Radio Bluebird. Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plane Pour Moi," chat in Dutch. SINPO 54444.
1645 2100 Radio Old Timer. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
5140 2118 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, Stibbington)

Nearly 200 shortwave pirates heard in 2018

I've been through my logs for the past 12 months to see just how European shortwave pirates have been active, and the grand total is 179.

There will be some stations on air in 2018, but I haven't logged them while some pirate operators use more than one station name, so the final figure is a rough guide. Some stations may have only appeared once or twice on shortwave during 2018 while others are regular visitors to the bands.

Types of stations
I've split them into four types:
1. The sole operator. He will most likely broadcast from home, have no fixed schedule, just come on for an hour or so, play some music, chat a bit and sign off.
2. The non-stop music station. There have been a few of these who will play continuous music interspersed by ID jingles but no DJ.
3. The radio station. Some stations will have several DJs who will produce shows to be aired by the station which will normally broadcast from a remote location or via a relay, such as Laser Hot Hits, Focus International or FRS Holland. There are not many of this type of pirate stations still around.
4. The relayed station. Some licensed or internet stations get relayed on shortwave, such as Coast FM, Zenith Classic Rock or Charity Radio. Most of these relays originate from Ireland. I've not included these in my final total.

Locations
No prizes for guessing the country with the most shortwave pirates is The Netherlands. This is followed by the unknown locations (mainly the non-stop music stations),  then Germany, UK, Ireland and Italy followed by several other European countries with just one or two SW pirates.
1. The Netherlands (99)
2. Unknown (31)
3. Germany (13)
4. United Kingdom (10)
5. Ireland (9)
6. Italy (8)
7. Ukraine (2)
8. Belgium, France, Hungary, Finland, Greece, Czech Republic, Portugal, Norway (1 each)

I've created a separate page for the list of stations heard in 2018, from Radio AC DC to Zwarte Panter. To see the list click HERE.

Some pirates have been heard on both shortwave and medium wave. The MW Free Radio blog has done a similar exercise and counted up the number of Dutch medium wave pirates he heard in 2018. To see his list go to https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.com/2019/01/the-class-of-2018.html

So despite the challenges of broadcasting on shortwave - bad propagation and interference from other broadcast stations or utilities - the scene certainly remains active. So let's see what 2019 will bring.

Sun Jan 6

3935 1241 Radio Rainbow Int. Phil Collins "Sussudio." SINPO 35333.
5771 1009 Radio Pamela. Nazareth "Bad Bad Boys," ID, then Japanese rock. SINPO 35333.
6120 1022 Radio Scotland Int. German techno. SINPO 55544.
6175 1230 Radio Dr Tim. U2 "New Year's Day," schlager, some splash from 6180. SINPO 33433.
6205 1035 Laser Hot Hits. Thirty Seconds to Mars "Walk on Water," SINPO 55444.
6210 0953 Radio King Shortwave. Flash & The Pan "Down Among the Dead Men," SINPO 33433.
6230 1526 Shortwave Radio 00. Coldplay, ID/email address. SINPO 33333.
6270 0939 Premier Radio Int. Moody Blues "Nights in White Satin," greetings. SINPO 34333.
6270 1536 Radio Blue Bandit (tent). Pop & rock. SINPO 24332.
6285 0944 Radio Ronalisa. U2 "Without or Without You," Beatles "Let It Be." SINPO 34333.
6287 1531 Radio Fox 48. Dance music. SINPO 23332.
6295 1043 Radio Northpole. "Jolene" in Dutch. SINPO 44433.
6305 1015 Radio Merlin Int. Procul Harem "Whiter Shade of Pale," SINPO 54444.
6325 1503 Radio Joey. Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round," The Clash "The Magnificent Seven." SINPO 44433.
6380 1439 Radio Blauwe Panter. "Man of Action," country music, ID and off at 1457. SINPO 44433.
6450 0959 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jan 5

1615 2030 Radio Barones. Shocking Blue "Never Marry A Railroad Man," Status Quo "What You're Proposing." SINPO 54444.
1623 2042 Radio Uniek. Jingle ID, Dutch pop. SINPO 44433.
1629 2020 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 44433.
1655 2106 Radio Speedy Gonzales & Mexicano. Rock n roll. SINPO 54444.
5140 2015 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5825 1355 Radio Oz Viola. Instrumental music, IDs on the hour. SINPO 34333.
6205 1350 Laser Hot Hits. Rod Stewart "Maggie May," Steve Arrington "Feel So Real." SINPO 55544.
6270 1333 Radio Altrex. Foreigner "I Want to Know What Love Is," ID. SINPO 34333.
6281 1336 Flashback Music Radio. IDs, email address and off. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Jan 4

1611 1925 Radio Test Piraat. Dutch version of "Sound of Silence." SINPO 33333.
1620 1909 Radio Zwarte Boer. Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing," Dutch song. SINPO 34433.
3935 2310 Radio Rainbow Int. "Singing the Blues," ID, greetings, rock n roll, splash from 3930. SINPO 23332.
5140 1935 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, better signal tonight. SINPO 44333.
7726 1930 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Big band music. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Jan 3

1647 2146 Radio Armada. Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing," SINPO 44433.
5140 1835 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1813 Laser Hot Hits. Jimi Hendrix "Hey Joe," Kiki Dee Band "I've Got The Music in Me." SINPO 34333.
6375 1819 Radio Discovery. Stranglers "Nice N Sleezy," Kenny "Fancy Pants," ID jingles. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jan 2

3920 1531 Misti Radio. Move from 6290. Schlager, off 1547. SINPO 34333.
6205 1525 Laser Hot Hits. Sweet Sensation "Sad Sweet Dreamer." SINPO 54444.
6290 1519 Misti Radio. IDs, schlager, off 1525. SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Delta eQSL

Radio Delta sent me this PDF eQSL for reception on New Year's Eve .... many thanks!

Tues Jan 1

Happy New Year!

3900 2305 Sluwe Vos Radio. Bacarra "Yes Sir I Can Boogie," greetings,  talking in English & Russian, Tubeway Army "Are Friends Electric," strong signal. SINPO 54444.
5810 1035 Charity Radio via relay. ID, Bryan Adams "Straight From the Heart." SINPO 55444.
5810 1317 Energy AM Dublin via relay. Now relaying Energy. Journey "Don't Stop Believing."  DJ giving out FM & AM frequencies (including shortwave), Men At Work "Down Under." Very  weak on parallel 7705. SINPO 55544.
5940 1140 Radio Pamela. Alvin Stardust "Jealous Mind." SINPO 24332.
5970 1302 Studio 52 via Nauen. German pop, live show with greetings to listeners. SINPO 55544.
6190 1027 Radio Technical Man. German pop. SINPO 55544.
*6205 1130 Laser Hot Hits. Huey Lewis & The News "Stuck With You," SINPO 44433.
6265 1043 Clinic Radio. Polka. SINPO 24332.
6290 1334 Panda Radio. Peppers "Pepper Box," greetings. SINPO 34333.
6305 1038 Radio Merlin Int. Deep Blue Something "Breakfast At Tiffanys." SINPO 34333.
6420 1047 Radio 102. Jim Gilstrap "Swing Your Daddy." SINPO 24332.
6915 1022 Premier Radio Int. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons "My Eyes Adored You," greetings. SINPO 34333.
7705 1143 Charity Radio via relay. Rod Stewart "Do You Think I'm Sexy." Also on 5810. SINPO 25332.

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

Mon Dec 31

4775 1651 Radio 319. Dance music, good but begininng to fade. SINPO 44433.
6205 1519 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6213 1512 Delta Radio. Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing,", ID, Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache," SINPO 54444.
6215 1607 Radio Technical Man. Instrumental music, dangerous frequency to use. SINPO 24332.
6280 1530 Delta Radio. Moved from 6213 after being warned by listeners he was too close to 6215 emergency channel. Michael Jackson "Billie Jean," SINPO 54444.
6747 1525 Radio Pioneer. Music audible just above the noise. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Dec 30

*1621 2144 Radio Blauwe Koe. Ultravox "Vienna," greeting Akenzo. SINPO 34333.
*1629 2140 Radio Alabama. Travelling Wilburys, ID, off. SINPO 44433.
*1655 2153 Radio Barones. Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
3900 1440 Studio Uniek & Olympia. Dutch & country music. SINPO 34333.
3910 1639 Radio Fox 48. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
3975 1655 FRS Holland via Shortwave Radio. Dave Scott reading emails. No sign of 5800 & 7700 now. SINPO 44433.
4070 2120 Radio Stove Farmer (tent). Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
5771 1134 Radio Pamela. Love "Alone Again Or," SINPO 34333.
5800 1140 FRS Holland. Dave Scott's Radio Waves with archive recordings, Carabo "Intruder." Also on 7700. SINPO 55544.
6205 1200 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6256 1420 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
6265 1425 Radio Pirana. Promo for my website then Dr Hook "Sylvia's Mother." SINPO 23432.
6275 1415 Radio Batavia. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache." SINPO 44433.
6270 1122 Radio Altrex. Procol Harum "White Shade of Pale," SINPO 33333.
6285 1118 Radio Tower. Level 42 "Lessons in Love," talk in Dutch. SINPO 55544.
6305 1129 Radio Merlin Int. Stranglers "Go Buddy Go." SINPO 54444.
6321 1431 Radio Heidi. Yodelling music. SINPO 44433.
6325 1522 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6850 1152 Unid.  Non-stop music. Waterboys "Whole of the Moon," overmodulated signal. SINPO 54443.
7700 1145 FRS Holland. Dave Scott's Radio Waves. Very strong. Also on 5800. SINPO 55555.

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

Sat Dec 29

1633 2206 Odynn Radio. 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday," Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights." SINPO 44433.
3920 1513 Mike Radio. Marillion "Kayleigh," then "Popcorn." SINPO 34333.
5140 1356 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
6205 1340 Laser Hot Hits. Tubeway Army "Are Friends Electric," SINPO 45444.
6215 1519 Radio Technical Man. Instrumental music, IDs, Dutch song. SINPO 54444.
6217 1329 Radio Altrex. Greetings, Spice Girls "Wannabe." SINPO 24332.
6270 1322 Panda Radio. Instrumental music. SINPO 34433.
6305 1346 Radio Merlin Int. "Tequila," then "La Bamba." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Dec 28

1620 1750 Radio Akai. Dutch instrumental music, ID. SINPO 34333.
1625 1733 Mike Radio. "Eye of the Tiger," QSO, "I Was Made for Loving You." SINPO 44444.
1629 1741 Radio Schaduwjager. Oldies, QSO. SINPO 44433.
1653 1754 Radio Pontiac. Greeting Akai, country music. SINPO 44444.
1665 1722 Radio Digital. Electro music, ID, polka. SINPO 44433.
3905 1637 Radio Matrix. New station broadcasting from northern Italy. Instrumental music, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
4010 2226 Radio Melkbus. "I'm the Pied Piper," "Mrs Robinson," "Rock the Boat," ID, greetings. SINPO 33333,
4080 1757 Mustang Radio. Londonbeat "I've Been Thinking About You," greetings. SINPO 44433.
5800 1509 Energy Power AM Dublin via relay. Elton John "Daniel," Boney M "Mary's Boy Child." SINPO 54444.
6205 1502 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy playing Grace "Not Over Yet," Nirvana "The Man Who Sold the World." SINPO 44444.
6301 1457 Radio March Music. Band music, ID jingle, utility splash then QRM from carrier on 6300. Off 1501. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Fox 48 eQSL

Great eQSL received from Radio Fox 48 in Norway, Many thanks!

Thus Dec 27

1615 1811 Radio Spanningzoeker. Clout "Substitute." SINPO 44433.
1637 1721 Radio DB. "Sugar Sugar," "Baby Come Back," chat in Dutch. SINPO 45444.
5135 1852 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 23332.
5910 1818 Radio Fox 48. Johnny Cash "Man In Black," Snap "The Power." SINPO 24332.
5910 1841 Sunrise Radio. Moved here after Fox 48 signed off. SINPO 34333.
5920 1805 Sunrise Radio. Bee Gees "You Should Be Dancing." SINPO 34333.
5780 1526 Radio Harmony. 'Beautiful music' ID, "Climb Every Mountain." SINPO 44433.
6205 1515 Laser Hot Hits. Corinne Bailey Rae "Put Your Records On," Jimmy James & The Vagabonds "I'll Go Where the Music Takes Me." SINPO 55544.
6305 1457 Radio Fox 48. Barry White "Your My First, My Last, My Everything." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Dec 26

3905 2024 Radio Alice. "Lying in the Arms of Mary," SINPO 44444.
3945 2016 Cupid Radio. Gun N Roses "Sweet Child of Mine," ID, greetings, said using 500W. SINPO 54444.
4070 2005 Continental Radio. Beach Boys "Good Vibrations," Prince "Purple Rain," ID in English heard at 2046. SINPO 44433.
5030 1446 Radio 319. PHD "I Won't Let You Down Again,"  jingles. SINPO 34333.
6205 1124 Laser Hot Hits. Lee Dorsey "Working in A Coalmine." SINPO 55544.
6220 1122 Radio BZN. BZN songs. SINPO 33333.
6270 1108 Radio Focus Int. REM "End of the World." SINPO 34333. Signal very up & down. By 1145 was 55544.
6280 1109 Radio Ronalisa. Moved from 6285. SINPO 34433.
6295 1118 Tower Radio. Polka. SINPO 54444.
6285 1105 Radio Ronalisa. Van Halen "Jump," splash from 6295. SINPO 33433.
6285 1455 Radio B4. ID, greeting Claudio, Shakin Stevens megamix. SINPO 55544.
6305 1057 Radio Merlin Int. Black Box "Right On Time." SINPO 54444.
6333 1405 Unid. Dutch and German music, couldn't make out ID. SINPO 34333.
6385 1041 Radio Trans Universe. Heart "All I Want to do is Make Love to You." SINPO 44433.
6385 1410 Shortwave Combination Holland. "Can You Feel the Force," then Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
6385 1722 Radio 102. Moved from 6428. Texas "I Don't Need a Lover," ID, Yes "Love Will Find A Way." SINPO 34333.
6428 1417 Radio 102. Rod Stewart "Do You Think I'm Sexy." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Dec 25

5771 1034 Radio Pamela. Queen "I'm In Love With My Car." SINPO 34333.
5800 1129 Free Radio Victoria. Queen "Thank God It's Christmas," ID. SINPO 45444.
5970 1326 Hitmix & Studio 52 via Nauen. Hank the Knife & The Jets "Guitar King." SINPO 55555.
6205 1113 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Ike & Tina Turner "River Deep Mountain High." SINPO 55544.
6256 1258 Radio Zwarte Panter. "Angelina," SINPO 44444.
6270 1051 Radio Focus Int. Ads for smoke alarms, RNLI, comedy festive songs. Strong but faded down by 1115, SINPO 55544.
6280 1317 Quadzilla Radio. Instrumental music. SINPO 544444.
6288 1252 Your Radio of the Sea. "Run Run Rudolph." SINPO 34333 to 55444 at 1305.
6290 1102 Radio Ronalisa. Greetings, instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
6303 1336 Radio Boomerang. ID, Europop, Rod Stewart "Baby Jane." SINPO 55544.
6305 1220 Radio Monique. Christmas music. SINPO 44444.
6325 1042 Radio Zwarte Non. Ronettes "Sleigh Ride," Boney M "Mary's Boy Child." SINPO 34333.
6325 1308 Radio Paardenkracht. Boney M "Belfast." ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6380 1057 Radio 102. Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas," ID, said closing down. SINPO 23332.
6385 1122 Radio Lowland. Dutch music, QSO, talk in Dutch. SINPO 44333.
6385 1225 Radio Zeewolf. Bachman Turner Overdrive "You Aint Seen Nothing Yet." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Dec 24

3905 1503 Radio Alice. Fun Boy Three "It Aint What You Do." SINPO 34333.
4090 1357 Radio Mazda. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Bad Moon Rising," greetings, ID. SINPO 34333.
5780 1018 Radio Harmony. Jazz tune. SINPO 34333.
5800 1344 Sunshine Radio. Average White Band "Pick Up the Pieces,"  announced test transmission on 5800. SINPO 55544.
6205 1025 Laser Hot Hits. The Police "Don't Stand So Close," REM "Orange Crush." SINPO 55544.
6264 1009 Radio Cuckoo. Boney M "Mary's Boy Child," Rolling Stones "Goodbye Ruby Tuesday." SINPO 44444.
6270 1200 Radio Focus Int. Question Mark & The Mysterions "96 Tears," Heptones "Book of Rules." Signal currently very good but unfortunately propagation seems to change by the minute and within 10 minutes  signal beginning to fade again. SINPO 55544. However signal good on the Emerald SDR in Ireland.
6290 1403 Radio Ronalisa. Rock music, ID jingle. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Matrix Radio eQSL

Matrix Radio sent me this eQSL for reception of its broadcast on 6850 kHz yesterday. Email is doctor.radio@yandex.com. Many thanks.

FRS Holland to end year with five hour broadcast

Dear FRS-Holland Friends,

Season's Greetings from FRS-Holland.
On Sunday December 30th FRSH will ring out 2018 with a 5 hour broadcast.
All details can be found on our site:

http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/115-season-s-greetings-christmas-eve-s-broadcast.html

Sun Dec 23

1638 2114 Radio Igloo. Broder David "Shoreline." SINPO 54444.
5140 1420 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
*5780 1056 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 45444.
5882 1231 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recording, off. SINPO 55444.
6115 1041 Radio Scotland Int.  Move from 6305. Simple Minds "East At Easter." SINPO 55544.
6180 0952 Speedwing Radio. Christmas music. SINPO 34333.
*6205 1051 Laser Hot Hits.  Mandy playing Stooshe "Black Heart," then Travis. SINPO 54444.
6217 1220 Radio Altrex. Pop, ID and off. SINPO 34333.
6240 0957 Radio Klabautermann. Schlager. SINPO 54444.
6240 1403 Radio AC DC. Rock music. SINPO 44433.
6256 1414 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6264 0942 Radio Cuckoo. Joe Cocker "With A Little Help From My Friends," SINPO 54444.
6270 0934 Premier Radio Int. Jona Lewie "Stop the Cavalry." SINPO 44433.
6275 1224 Radio Batavia. Instrumental version of "Watching the Girls Go By," ID, Cliff Richard "Power to All Our Friends." SINPO 55444.
6280 1002 Radio 102. Bing Crosby "White Christmas," SINPO 34333.
6280 1036 Radio Laguna. Reading reception reports SINPO 34333.
6290 0947 Radio Enterprise. "Jingle Bell Rock," SINPO 34333.
6305 1018 Radio Scotland Int. Ultravox "The Voice," ID greetings, Simple Minds "81, 82, 83, 84." SINPO 55544.
6320 1011 Radio 102. Move from 6280. David Bowie "Absolute Beginners." SINPO 34333.
6325 1407 Radio Joey. Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen," Marillion "Lavender Blue." SINPO 54444.
6385 1030 Radio Orion 2000. Travelling Wilburys "It's Alright," ID/email. SINPO 34333.
*6450 1046 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock, co-channel utilty. SINPO 43433.
6850 0938 Radio Matrix. The Who "I'm Free," email address and off. SINPO 43433.

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

Bogusman raided

MW Free Radio (Wizard Radio) reports on his Twitter feed: "News reaching us that British
shortwave pirate Bogusman was today raided by
Ofcom after transmitting on international distress frequency
6312 kHz. More to follow..."

Source: MW Free Radio on Twitter

Bogusman & The Ghoul have been some of the most regular of the British shortwave pirates with broadcasts most weekends and recently been testing at the top  end of medium wave. But it shows stations need to careful what frequencies they broadcast on. 

Sat Dec 22

#1621 2122 Radio Blauwe Koe. Tears for Fears "Shout," chat in DT, greetings. SINPO 44433.
#1655 2128 Radio Witte Reus. "Last Christmas," ID jingle in EG/DT, "Do They Know It's Christmas." SINPO 44433.
*3924 2102 Continental Radio. Slade "Merry Christmas Everybody," ID/email address. SINPO 24332.
5140 1501 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, utility on 5141. SINPO 33333.
5675 1344 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Wolf Gang "The King & All of His Men," Dave Edmunds "Girls Talk." SINPO 45444.
5780 1352 Harmony Radio. Carpenters "On Top of the World," ID jingle. SINPO 55544.
5800 1441 Sunshine Radio. "Don't Worry Be Happy," "Top Gear" theme. SINPO 45444.
6205 1358 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker talking about Post Office queues, Robert Palmer "Mercy Mercy Me." SINPO 54444.
6217 1448 Radio Altrex. Move from 6268. "Let's Hang on to What We Got," SINPO 34333.
6245 1312 Radio Jingle Bells. Slade "Merry Christmas Everybody." SINPO 44433.
6256 1307 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6268 1331 Radio Altrex. "You're No Good," ID, greetings, "Dancing in the Street." SINPO 34333.
6280 1323 Radio States of Unrest. Email address, rock. SINPO 44444.
6290 1456 Radio Zwarte Non. Jim Croce "I'll Have to Say I Love You in a Song," SINPO 24332.
6320 1317 Radio Underground. Greg Lake "I Believe in Father Christmas," Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Power of Love." SINPO 55444.
6423 1327 Studio 52. Mud "Tiger Feet." SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Devon SDR/ #Stibbington SDR)

Fri Dec 21

1440 2116 Paradise FM. Lynryd Skynyrd "Freebird," mixing with Saudi Arabia. SINPO 33433.
1629 2103 Radio Turftrekker. "Rock n Roll Queen," "Keep On Loving You," ID, greetings. SINPO 44333.
*3920 1555 Radio 319. Bryan Ferry "Don't Stop the Dance," ID jingle at 1600. SINPO 44433.
*6232 2130 Radio Jingle Bells. Festive German music, het from Sound of Hope on 6230. SINPO 23432.
*6245 2142 Radio Jingle Bells. Move from 6232. SINPO 24432.

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

Free Radio Bumbelstock eQSL

Free Radio Bumbelstock was heard back on the air after a long absence this week. He sent me this great eQSL for a reception report. Many thanks.

Radio Igloo to repeat programme

The Radio Igloo Show no 3 was broadcast on December 10th, but unfortunately the frequency 1638 kHz was occupied and we had to change to 1633. Because of this some listeners missed our show.

Now we have decided to rebroadcast it on Sunday December 23rd at 22.00-22.45 CET (21.00-21.45 UTC). Hopefully 1638 is free otherwise we will choose a free frequency nearby.

The Radio Igloo Team wishes you a good reception and  a Merry Christmas.

Wed Dec 19

1619 1749 Radio Weg Piraat. Stranglers "Always the Sun," QSO. SINPO 44433.
1620 1746 Radio Mustang. Polka, greeting stations. SINPO 54444.
1629 1757 Radio Schaduwjager. Joining in the QSO. SINPO 55444.
1645 1800 Radio Astronaut. Talk in Dutch, ID, country music, off. SINPO 24332.
*4004 1805 Free Radio Bumbelstock. Back on the air, piano music, talk by woman in German, then live with greetings to me and yodelling music. SINPO 24432.
*6290 1411 Radio Fox 48. A version of "Popcorn," then Iron Maiden. SINPO 33433.

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