Radio Belladonna eQSL

Radio Belladonna sent me an eQSL after hearing him on Nov 8 on 1630 kHz. Thanks.

Mon Nov 11

1648 2143 Old Timer Radio. Instrumental  music, jingle IDs & off. SINPO 44433.
1655 2151 Old Timer Radio. Back on for QSO with Wilskracht. SINPO 34433.
1655 2157 Radio Wilskracht. Polka, QSO Old Timer. SINPO 34433.
5140 1800 Charleston Radio Int. Sign on, nostalgic music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1751 Radio Harmony. Ella Fitzgerald "I'm Just a Lucky So and So," Blossom Dearie "Manhattan." SINPO 54444.
6205 1744 Laser Hot Hits. Ready for the World "Oh Sheila," Boney M "Painter Man." SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Nov 10

5780 1035 Radio Harmony. Manhattan Transfer "Body & Soul," Dean Martin "Until the Real Thing Comes Along." SINPO 45444.
5790 1029 FRS Holland. George Baker "20/20", also on 7700. SINPO 55444.
5800 1612 FRS Holland. Change from 5790 for afternoon repeat. Dave Scott's Radio Waves. Recording of Laser 558, Kaprekar's Constant "Holywell Street," no signal on parallel 7700. SINPO 44433.
5885 1055 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 55444.
6190 1015 Radio Scotland Int. George Harrison "What Is Life," off. SINPO 54444.
6205 1040 Laser Hot Hits. James "Born of Frustration," Red Box "Lean on Me." SINPO 54444.
6260 1046 Radio Scotland Int. The Mission "Wasteland" & "Deliverance," IDs, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6280 1604 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 33433.
6305 1609 Radio Zeewolf. Golden Earring "Radar Love," signal fading. SINPO 44433.
6290 1010 Radio Cuckoo. The Pogues "A Pair of Brown Eyes," The Stunning "Brewing Up A Storm." SINPO 54444.
6305 1131 Radio Merlin Int. Pretenders "Brass in Pocket," greetings, New Order "Blue Monday." SINPO 24332.
6320 1024 Radio Deltracks. R Dean Taylor "Got To See Jane." SINPO 44433.
6935 1109 Radio Scotland Int. Testing on this frequency. Booker T & The MGs, Abstract Posters "Jembow", Dick Dale & His Del-Tones "Misiriou." SINPO 454444.
6940 1141 Radio Pamela. John Kongos "Tokoloshe Man." SINPO 24332 (via SDR in Ireland)
7700 1031 FRS Holland. George Benson "20/20", also on 5790. SINPO 35433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Nov 9

1617 1706 Mike Radio. Lemon Pipers "My Green Tambourine," Earth Wind & Fire "September." SINPO 44433.
5780 1350 Radio Harmony. Perry Como "I Love You So," Nancy Sinatra "You Only Live Twice." SINPO 44433.
5882 1342 Radio 319. Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 45444. Heard on 5885 at 1410 with Radio Caroline recording from 1984. SINPO 45444.
6205 1358 Laser Hot Hits. The Sweet "Love is Like Oxygen," Dusty Springfield "Summer Is Over." SINPO 44444.
6285 1557 Radio KR1 & Cool AM. Joint programme. Tom Petty "Running Down the Dream." SINPO 54444.
6291 1654 Radio Fox 48. Foreigner "Feels Like the First Time," Rod Stewart "Tonight's The Night." SINPO 44433.
6320 1336 Radio Deltracks. Lakeside "Fantastic Voyage." SINPO 34433.
6750 1405 Radio JVG. Relay of Dutch MW station Radio Fyske Heide 1332. SINPO 34333.
7725 1803 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Music, interrupted by bursts of utility. SINPO 23432.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Nov 8

1630 1722 Radio Belladonna. ID, greetings, "Green Onions," Chuck Berry "Johnny B Goode." SINPO 34433.
1634 1808 Radio Uniek. Dutch country music. SINPO 34433.
1647 1825 Radio Admiraal. Mario Mathy "Jambo Sana," QSO with Telefunken. SINPO 34433.
1670 1756 Radio Zeewolf. "Tinseltown in the Rain," "Bad Moon Rising." SINPO 24332.
5140 1831 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1708 Radio Harmony. Dean Martin "You Belong to Me," John Barry "Theme from The Persuaders." SINPO 34333.
6205 1713 Laser Hot Hits. Vanessa Williams "Save the Best to Last," Junior "Mama Used to Say." SINPO 44433.
6929U 2317 Radio Argyle (USA). Bastille "Warmth", ID, Beach House "L'inconnue." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Nov 7

5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5790 1648 All 80s Jukebox Radio via relay. Bruce Willis "Under the Boardwalk," Monsoon "Ever So lonely," Pigbag "Papas Got A Brand New Pigbag," signal fading, some utility interference. SINPO 43433.
6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. Eurythmics "Thorn in My Side," signal on the way down. SINPO 54444.
6272 1635 Radio Fox 48. Lenny Kravitz "American Woman," sign off, utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6285 1637 Radio Batavia. Golden Earring "Radar Love." SINPO 24332.
6306 1805 Radio Zeelandia. Serge Gainsborg "Je T'Aime," The Walkers "Story of a Social Enemy," ID at 1813 and said closing down. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland on air this Sunday

Dear FRS Friend,

On Sunday November 10th the Free Radio Service Holland will start its 40th year of SW Free Radio broadcasts. The broadcast runs from 0852-1315 UTC and will then be repeated. Frequencies are expected to be 5810 & 7700 kHz.

For full details go to: frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/134-frs-holland-on-air-november-10th-2019.html .
We count on your support!

73s, Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS crew.

Wed Nov 6

1632 1738 Radio Spanningzoeker. Alphaville "Big in Japan," Chris Andrews "To Whom It Concerns," Madonna "Like A Virgin." SINPO 54444.
1640 1724 Radio B4. Maywood "Get Away, Keith Marshall "Only Crying," greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
1634 2035 Radio Blauwe Koe. Uriah Heap "Easy Living," The Sweet "Fox on the Run," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
1636 1801 Radio Noordster. Polka, QSO. SINPO 34433.
1645 1804 Radio Nachtzwerver. QSO with Noordster, Spanningzoeker & others. SINPO 34433.
5140 1813 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1644 Radio Fox 48. ELO "You Shine A Light on My Life," Instant Funk "I Got My Mind Made Up," Bruce Springsteen "Dancing in the Dark." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mix Radio International eQSL

New eQSL received from US pirate Mix Radio International for reception on Nov 1 on 12095U. He tells me he has had direct reports from the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Sweden & Ukraine. Thanks for the QSL.

Tues Nov 5

1617 2050 Radio Marianne. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 34433.
1633 1759 Radio Concorde. ID, greetings, Roger Glover "Love Is All." SINPO 34333.
1636 2037 Radio Blauwe Koe. ID and greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 34433.
3920 1700 Misti Radio. Peter & Gordon "True Love Ways," sudden off.  Back on at 1750 playing Queen songs. SINPO 34333.
3935 1807 Radio JVG. Dutch music, relaying Radio Fryske Heide. SINPO 34333.
5140 2055 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34433.
5780 1655 Radio Harmony. Easy listening, signal fading out. SINPO 24332.
6230 1640 Coast FM. Hozier "Someone New," adverts. SINPO 54444.
6275 1635 Radio Batavia. Instrumental music, signing off. SINPO 34333.
9289.5 1647 Radio Spaceshuttle. IDs, Finnish pop. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Nov 4

1630 1959 Radio Columbia. Song "Middle of the Road," ID at 2015, greeting other pirates. SINPO 44433.
1638 1953 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 44433.
3940 2054 Unid. Absolute Radio relay. Was on 3915 last week. SINPO 34333.
5135 1801 Charleston Radio Int. Avoiding carrier on 5141 but moved to his usual frequency of 5140 at 1802 when the carrier went off air. SINPO 34433.
5810 1639 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline 319 recordings. SINPO 34433.
6230 1627 Coast FM. Local ads, George Benson "Give Me The Night," Katy Perry "Small Talk," narrow filter needed to avoid utilities.
6276 1643 Radio Republica da Banana. Latino music. SINPO 34433.
6290 1713 Radio Cuckoo. The Pogues "A Pair of Brown Eyes," The Waterboys "Don't Go." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Premier Radio Int eQSL

New eQSL received from Premier Radio Int. Thanks Jimmy.

Sun Nov 3

4840 1031 Radio Dolfijn. Wham "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go." SINPO 34433.
5035 1226 Radio Pamela. Elton John "Crocodile Rock," Dakota Fanning "Cherry Bomb," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
5780 1005 Radio Harmony. Nana Mouskouri's version of "Yesterday," some utility QRM. SINPO 54444.
5790 0959 Radio Scotland Int. Blondie "Atomic," Crabby Appleton "Go Back." SINPO 55544.
5830 0934 Radio 319. Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34433.
5840 0927 Radio Focus Int. Terry Phillips show. XTC "Senses Working Overtime," greeting XTC radio station, Chairman of the Board "Everything Tuesday." SINPO 44433.
6205 1014 Laser Hot Hits. Jaki Graham "Breaking Away," Madonna "Jump." SINPO 54444.
6210 1010 Radio King Shortwave. Waterboys "There She Made the Lassie O," splash from LHH. SINPO 33433.
6230 0949 Coast FM. Lizzo "Juice," SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.
6270 0938 Premier Radio Int. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," Bill Wyman "Ride on Baby." SINPO 34433.
6275 1035 Radio Johnny Tobacco. The Seekers "Tie A Yellow Ribbon." SINPO 54444.
6275 1221 Radio Batavia. Rob Orbison "You Got It." SINPO 44433.
6284 1516 Radio Joey. Dance music, ID jingle. SINPO 54444. Heard on 6275 at 1639. SINPO 34433.
6290 1027 Radio Zeewolf. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." SINPO 34433.
6290 1211 Radio NMD. Tremeloes "Here Comes My Baby," talking about antenna problems, using 20W. SINPO 34433.
6290 1455 Radio Enterprise. Italian pop, lost under strong Reflections Europe signing on at 1457 on 6295. SINPO 34333.
6305 1216 Radio Rainbow Int. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone," greeting listeners in the chat.  SINPO 44433.
6321 1022 Radio Republica Banana. Latin American music, occasional problem with carrier tuning around the frequency. SINPO 33433.
6390 1057 Radio Witte Reus. Chat in Dutch, Koto "Visitors." SINPO 34433.
6395 1103 Radio Scotland Int. Koto, QSO Witte Reus. SINPO 54444.
6825 1629 South Coast Radio. New Italian station. Smooth jazz, jingles. SINPO 34333.
6875 0944 Radio Europe. U2 "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For," John Lennon "Imagine," utility splash. SINPO 33433.
7610 1450 Radio Lowland. Jingles giving out contact info, dance music. SINPO 33433.
7725 1705 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Sixties music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Nov 2

1645 2203 Odynn Radio. REO Speedwagon "Keep On loving You," John Fogerty "Old Man Down the Road." SINPO 34433.
3920U 1646 Mike Radio. Some anorak tunes - "Man of Action," "Crunchy Granola Suite." SINPO 55544.
3920 1918 Radio Supersound (tent). Depeche Mode "Just Can't Get Enough," ID jingles (not clear). SINPO 34433.
4840 1631 Radio Dolfijn. Tina Turner "Simply the Best," Kim Wilde "Kids in America." SINPO 34433.
5140 1945 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. Precious "New Beginning." SINPO 34333.
6265 1635 Key Channel Radio. Sonny & Cher "I've Got You," "Telstar" tune. SINPO 34433.
6290 1621 Radio Zeewolf. Giorgio Moroder "Son of My Father," greetings, Heart "Barracuda." SINPO 44433.
6290 1643 Radio Ronalisa. Polka, report to Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6305 1626 Radio Fox 48. Abba "Gimme Gimme Gimme." SINPO 23432.
6920U 1937 Mike Radio. ID jingle, weak. Heard 6910U at 1941. SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Nov 1

1641 2154 Radio Markskramer. Dutch songs, talking about McDonald's and a Big Mac (in Dutch). SINPO 44433.
3915 2144 Unid. Absolute Radio relay. SINPO 34333.
5140 1800 Charleston Radio Int. Sign on and into the music from erarly 20th century. SINPO 24332.
5780 1538 Radio Harmony. Frank Sinatra "You Make Me Feel So Real." SINPO 54444.
5800 1543 All 80s Radio via relay. Dublin FM station. Kate Robbins "More Than I love," Madness "My Girl." SINPO 44433.
5840 1455 Radio Focus Int. Pilot "Magic," Suzi Quatro "48 Crash." SINPO 45444.
6205 1526 Laser Hot Hits. TV themes for Dallas & The A-Team, Kim Wilde "You Came." SINPO 54444.
6210 1552 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, Howard Jones "What Is Love." SINPO 33433.
6230 1531 Coast FM. Fun Lovin Criminals "Loco," Spanish news. SINPO 43433.
6258 1533 Bordershop Radio. Labelle "Lady Marmalade." SINPO 34433.
6265 2134 Key Channel Radio. Caribbean music, jingle ID. SINPO 24332.
6275 1649 Radio Fox 48. Michael Jackson "Thriller," off. SINPO 34333.
6285 1501 Enterprise Radio. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
12095U 1713 Mix Radio Int (USA). Human League "Don't You Want Me," Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy." SINPO 35433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Oct 31

1611 2130 Radio Zwarte Boer. Dutch music, splash from 1602. SINPO 23432.
1633 2125 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 54444.
1638 2122 Radio Bluebird. Dutch music, splash from 1633. SINPO 53443.
1655 2132 Radio Professor Sikbock. ID, instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
3915 2145 Unid. Relay of Absolute Radio. SINPO 34333.
5140 1804 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5830 1631 Radio 319. Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
6270 1623 Radio King Creole. Jimi Hendrix "Foxey Lady," ID, said closing soon, "Tequilla," signal fading. SINPO 54444.
6290 1618 Radio Cuckoo. Boris Pickett & The Crypt Kickers "Monster Mash," Eagle Eye Cherry "Save Tonight," signal fading. SINPO 54444.
6954U 2108 Argyle Radio (USA). Empire of the Sun "There's No Need," SSTV and off. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 30

1630 1940 Radio Quintus. Dutch songs. SINPO 34433.
3920 1807 Mike Radio. Move from 6265. Queen "Don't Stop Me Now." SINPO 54444.
5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1647 Radio Harmony. Jo Stafford "Long Ago & Far Away," Mario Lanza "My Song My Love." SINPO 55544.
6205 1624 Laser Hot Hits. Five "Keep On Moving," Temptation "Papa Was A Rolling Stone." SINPO 54444.
6210 1717 Radio King Shortwave. Bryan Adams "We're in Heaven," splash from LHH. SINPO 33433.
6230 1641 Coast FM. Adverts then the Jacksons "Blame it On the Boogie." SINPO 54444.
6265 1657 Mike Radio. Shadows "Apache," Carpenters "Goodbye To Love," Motors "Airport." SINPO 55444.
6275 1633 Radio Monique. Jingles, Bronski Beat "No More War." SINPO 44433.
6290 1610 Radio Cuckoo. Black Keys "Lonely Boy," White Stripes "Seven Nation Army." SINPO 55444.
6305 1652 Radio Merlin Int. The Beatles "Hard Days Night," The Carpenters "Yesterday Once More." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Lowland eQSL

Radio Lowland sent me this attractive eQSL after I heard him on 7610 kHz. The report was submitted through his website swcholland.com which is well worth a look.

Tues Oct 29

1617 2155 Radio Marianne. Instrumental tune, schlager, ID. SINPO 44433.
1637 1744 Radio Caballero. QSO, country music. SINPO 34433.
1640 1752 Radio Casablanca. September "Cry for You," QSO, greetings. SINPO 44433.
1644 2150 Radio Witte Raaf. Golden Earring "That Day," ID, greetings. SINPO 34433.
1655 1749 Radio Digital. Nazareth "Love Hurts," ID. SINPO 34433.
5140 1805 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1606 Radio Harmony. Shirley Bassey "This Is My Life," Mel Torme "I'm Getting Sentimental Over You." SINPO 55544.
6205 1552 Laser Hot Hits. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache," Wideboys "Sambuca." SINPO 54444.
6230 1600 Coast FM. News headlines, EMF "Unbelievable." SINPO 43433.
6290 1626 Radio Cuckoo (tent). Alanis Morrissette "Ironic," cuckoo sound, Snap "The Power," sudden off. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Mon Oct 28

1630 1800 Radio Shadowhunter. Fancy "Bolero," QSO. SINPO 44433.
1630 2010 Radio Turftrekker. Greetings, song "Working on the Railroad." SINPO 54444.
1633 1809 Radio Spanningzoeker. "Lonesome Me," QSO. SINPO 44433.
1638 2005 Radio Bluebird. Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
1640 1803 Radio Casablanca. QSO, signed off with station jingle. SINPO 34433.
5140 2000 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1553 Radio Harmony. Audrey Hepburn "Moon River," Gene Pitney "24 Hours From Tulsa." SINPO 24332.
5830 1613 Radio 319. Radio Caroline recording from 1978. SINPO 44444.
6205 1536 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Tom Robinson "War Baby," Steely Dan "FM." SINPO 55544.
6210 1601 Radio King Shortwave. Signing on with jingles, Alex Harvey "To Make My Life Beautiful," Albion Country Band "Battle of the Somme," LHH faded out. SINPO 44444.
6230 1530 Coast FM. News headlines, local ads, John Newman "Feelings," Glass Tiger "My Town." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Radio DB eQSL

Dutch medium wave pirate Radio DB sent me this eQSL after I heard him on Friday evening broadcasting on 1655 kHz. Thanks DB.

Photos from Radio Freedom

An email and some photos have been received from Radio Freedom in the Netherlands.

In their email they wrote: "On 19 and 20 October we broadcast 2 days on the 6290Khz under the name Radio Freedom. We are 4 friends and sometimes we will broadcast a weekend on the short wave. Our studio is located in the north east of the Netherlands.

"You have received us and sent us a confirmation by e-mail. We really enjoy receiving an email from listening amateurs. Our transmitter is a home-made transmitter with a maximum capacity of 100 watts.

"Our antenna is an inverted V antenna, and is 11 meters high. We want to thank you for your response. In the attachment you will find pictures of our antenna system and transmitter."

Many thanks Radio Freedom

Sun Oct 27

1618 1706 Radio Akai. Dutch instrumental music, off. SINPO 33433.
1631 1711 Radio Santana. Polka, IDs, greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
5035 1301 Radio Pamela. Shonen Knife "Ramones Forever," Blondie "Hanging on the Telephone." SINPO 24332.
5780 1005 Radio Harmony. Sally Douglas "Smoke Gets In your Eyes." SINPO 55544.
5830 0900 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
6190 0943 Radio Scotland Int. Move from 6265. Editors "Papillon." SINPO 55544.
6205 1253 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6230 1013 Coast FM. Talking about driving tests, Freya "Riding Castles." Steps "Stories of the Heart." SINPO 54444.
6255 0931 Radio Casanova. "We Love the Pirate Stations." SINPO 54444.
6265 0919 Radio Scotland Int. David Bowie "Jean Genie." SINPO 55444.
6268 1023 Radio Etherfreak. "Time Is Tight," "Mouldy Old Dough," ID, said closing down. SINPO 24332.
6280 0924 Premier Radio Int. Deep Blue Something "Breakfast at Tiffanys," Texas "Say What You Want." SINPO 44433.
6290 0950 Radio Fox 48. Rock music, sudden off 0954.
6305 0955 Radio Merlin Int. Stranglers "Go Buddy Go," Lightning Seeds "Life of Riley." SINPO 54444.
6380 1444 Panda Radio. Johnny Kidd & The Pirates "Shaking All Over," Donna Summer "On the Radio," greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
6390 0914 Radio Deltracks. Ultravox "Vienna." SINPO 44444.
6390 1416 Radio NMD. Polka, said testing new antenna. SINPO 44433.
6850 1311 Unid. Relay of Mi Amigo Shortwave //6085 & 7310. SINPO 24332.
6975 0935 Radio Parade Int. Altered Images "Don't Talk to Me About Love" & "I Could Be Happy." SINPO 44433.
7610 1745 Radio Lowland. Another Level "Freak Me," SINPO 35333. (via SDR in Iceland)

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Oct 26

3975 1600 Skyline Radio Germany via Shortwave Radio. Jingles, Metal version of "Thriller" by Leo. SINPO 44433.
5035 1254 Radio Pamela. Japanese rock. SINPO 24332.
5780 1249 Radio Harmony. Peggy Lee "Fever," Victor Borge comedy. SINPO 55444.
5895 1628 Radio 319 (pres). Offshore radio recordings. SINPO 33433.
5990 1243 Studio 52 via Nauen. The Hollies "Long Cool Woman," The Outfield "Your Love." SINPO 55555.
6205 1302 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Jeffrey Osborne "On The Wings of Love," Syreeta "Spinning & Spinning," ad for Feature Story News, news headlines. SINPO 45444.
6230 1514 Coast FM. Back on air. Journey "Don't Stop Believing," Celine Dion "Imperfections." SINPO 54444.
6235 1227 Radio Jodel Pirate. Schlager, polka. SINPO 24332.
6275 1524 Radio Parade Int. Instrumental version of "Don't You Want Me," ID. SINPO 24332.
6285 1322 Radio Ronalisa. ID, greetings, schlager. SINPO 34433.
6290 1219 Radio Fox 48. Hardline "Can't Find My Way," Alex Rudi Pell "Sea of Evil." SINPO 24432.
6290 1508 Radio Zeewolf. Sophie Ellis Bextor "Get Over You," The Classics "Moonlight & Stars," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6290 1545 Radio 102. Paul Hardcastle "19." SINPO 24332.
6290 1605 Ronnie AM. Ryan Paris "La Dolce Vita," Donna Summer "I Feel Love," splash from Chinese jamming on Sound of Hope of 6280. SINPO 33433.
6305 1213 Radio Merlin Int. Musical Youth "Pass the Duchie," Billy Ocean "When the Going Gets Tough," live show with Paul Watt. SINPO 44444.
6850 1236 Unid. Relay of Radio Mi Amigo Shortwave, parallel to official outlets of 6085 & 7310. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Oct 25

1611 1715 Odynn Radio. Dutch music, ID, greetings, splash from 1602. SINPO 33433.
1632 1856 Radio Uniek. Labelle "Lady Marmalade," jingle ID. SINPO 34433.
1636 1937 Radio Blauwe Koe. Redbone "We Were All Wonded At Wounded Knee" & "The Witch Queen of New Orleans," greetings, QRM from nearby stations. SINPO 33433.
1640 1634 Radio Professor Sickbok. ID, Phil Collins "I Can't Dance." SINPO 34333.
16551850 Radio DB. Country music, ID in English with email address. SINPO 44444.
5035 1558 Radio Pamela. Motorhead's version of the Sex Pistols' "God Save the Queen," Strange Fruit "Scream Freedom." SINPO 34333.
5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34433.
5780 1550 Radio Harmony. Dave Brubeck "Take Five," Shirley Bassey "As I Love You." SINPO 34333.
6285 1622 Radio Johnny Tobacco (tent). European pop, then Dutch music. Started strong but faded down. SINPO 54444. Heard on 6283 at 1655, now SINPO 24332. At 1705 was on 6275. 
6390 1544 Radio Deltracks. Abba "Mamma Mia," Smokie "Don't Play That Rock n Roll To Me." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Oct 24

3905 1941 Radio Parade Int. "Moonriver," lDs & email address, a version of "Light My Fire." SINPO 34333.
3940 1632 Radio JVG. Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls," David Bowie "This Is Not America," Heard on 3942 at 1715 signing off, saying "this is a test transmission of Radio JVG." SINPO 34433.
5780 1552 Radio Harmony. Doris Day "Secret Love," Billy Eckstine "I Hear A Rhapsody." SINPO 54444.
5795 1559 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
5840 1541 Radio Focus Int. Led Zeppelin "In The Light," Byrds "Chestnut Mare." SINPO 34333.
6305 1533 Radio Merlin Int. Eddy Grant "Living on the Frontline," Frankie Miller "Darling," ID, greeting listeners, utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6925U 2157 Radio Free USA. Blondie "Rapture," Charlie Daniels Band "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." SINPO 24332.
6980 1955 Unid. Tango music, but not Radio Tango Italia. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 23

5035 1558 Radio Pamela. Sam & Dave "Soul Man," The Beatles "Penny Lane," some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
5780 1614 Radio Harmony. Nat King Cole "The More I See You," Alfred Drake "Oh What A Beautiful Morning." SINPO 54444.
5840 1606 Radio Focus Int. Gary Moore "I Need Your Love So Bad," signal fading out. SINPO 44433.
6290 1547 Radio Parade Int. A version of "Light My Fire," Adrienne Hindmarsh "Don't Know Why," Judy Collins "Send In the Clowns," IDs. SINPOO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Oct 22

1617 1915 Radio Marianne. Song "Listen to the Radio," greeting other pirates, then a Dutch song. SINPO 44333.
5035 1619 Radio Pamela. Desmond Dekker "The Israelites," MFSB "The Sound of Philadelphia," Supremes "You Can't Hurry Love." SINPO 24332.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1611 Radio Harmony. Luton Girls Choir "Someday My Heart Will Awake," Glenn Miller Orchestra "In The Mood." SINPO 55444.
5830 1552 Radio 319. Spencer Davis Group "Gimme Some Loving," then 3-1-9 jingle. SINPO 44433.
5840 1558 Radio Focus Int. Keith Archer show. Earth & Fire "Ruby is the One," promos for Offshore Echoes & fit a smoke alarm, then Genesis "Eleventh Earl of Mar." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio King Creole eQSL

I've received an eQSL from Radio King Creole after I logged him on Saturday on 6270 kHz. Many thanks.

Mon Oct 21

1638 2007 Radio Bluebird. Polka, greetings. SINPO 44433.
3953 1835 Mike Radio. Eagles "Hotel California," instrumental music, off 1848. SINPO 54444.
5135 1829 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1557 Radio Harmony. Sarah Vaughan "Sophisticated Lady," Frank Sinatra "Love's Been Good to Me." SINPO 55444.
6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Sigala & Becky Hill "Wish You Well," Was (Not Was) "Shake Your Head." SINPO 54444.
6290 1544 Radio Cuckoo. Aerosmith "Living on the Edge" & "Dude Looks Like a Lady," Ram Jam "Black Betty," frequent canned IDs & cuckoo sounds between tracks. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sun Oct 20

3905 1833 Radio Bluestar. The Sweet "Blockbuster," Donna Summer "I Feel Love," ID at 1837. SINPO 55444.
5140 1851 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 0920 Radio Harmony. Frank Sinatra "Pennies From Heaven." SINPO 55444.
5940 0955 Radio Pamela. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," Adam & The Ants "Ant Music." SINPO 24332.
6205 0915 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Oakenfold & Shifty Shellshock "Starry Eyed Surprise." SINPO 45444.
6210 0849 Radio King Shortwave (tent). The Zombies "Chasing the Past," splash from LHH. SINPO 23432.
6240.5 0949 Radio Dr Tim. Repeat of Karel Gott tribute show. SINPO 24332.
6255 0930 Radio Monique. Avicii "Addicted to You," audio problems. SINPO 44433.
6259 1600 Bordershop Radio. Leonard Cohen "Lover Lover Lover," Smokie "If You Think You Know How To Love Me," modulation on the low side. SINPO 34333.
6260 1343 Quadzilla Radio. Ryan Paris "La Dolce Vita," Tiffany "I Think We're Alone Now." SINPO 34433.
6265 1310 Radio Baken 16. Evergreen "Night Wish," The Doors "The Crystal Ship." SINPO 34333.
6275 1321 Radio Batavia. PhD "I Won't Let You Down," ID, greetings, Abba "Mama Mia." SINPO 44433.
6275 1552 Radio Johnny Tobacco (tent). Italian music. SINPO 55444.
6278 0903 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Petula Clark "Downtown." SINPO 55444.
6285 1330 Sunrise Radio. Recording of Dutch FM pirate Desperado from 2009. SINPO 24332.
6290 0825 Radio Freedom. Felix Jaehn "Aint Nobody," George Baker Selection "Little Green Bag," SINPO 34433.
6305 0858 Radio Merlin Int. U2 "Desire," Crosby Stills & Nash "Wooden Ships." SINPO 44433.
6320 1649 Radio Joey. Dance music, 48m fading out. SINPO 24332.
6390 0835 Radio Deltracks (pres). Ten Years After "I'm Going Home," SINPO 34433.
6390 1400 Radio Witte Reus. Dutch instrumental music. SINPO 34433.
6423 0923 Radio Zwarte Non. 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday." SINPO 24332.
7308 0936 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. IDs, greetings, instrumental music, Nena "99 Red Balloons." SINPO 24332.
7610 1315 Radio Lowland. Augie Meyers "Chiquita," ID, greetings. SINPO 35433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Oct 19

1611 1930 Radio Quintus. Dutch music, whistle from station on 1612 & splash from 1602. SINPO 33433.
1647 1937 Radio Keizer & Keizerin (tent). Los Lobos "La Bamba," SINPO 34433.
1655 1916 Radio B4. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
1670 1908 Radio Odynn. Dutch music, ID, greetings. SINPO 34433.
3905 1552 Radio Kachelboer. ID, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
5140 1925 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1404 Radio Harmony. Propellorheads with Shirley Bassey "History Repeating," Tony Christie "So Deep Is the Night." SINPO 55444.
5825 1824 Radio Continental. ID and spelling out email address, Volbeat "Still Counting." SINPO 44433.
5939 1410 Radio Pamela. Dave Edmunds "Queen of Hearts," Sabre Dance "Love Sculpture," Europe "Final Countdown." SINPO 24332.
6205 1430 Laser Hot Hits. Programme talking about London's 80s FM pirates. SINPO 54444.
6254 1325 Blue Wave Radio. Fleetwood Mac "I Need Your Love So Bad," Dutch talk. SINPO 24332.
6270 1440 Radio King Creole. Pink Floyd "Cocaine," Iggy Pop "The Passenger." SINPO 44433.
6276 1508 Radio Dr Tim. Karel Gott tribute programme. SINPO 23432.
6281 1449 Radio Perfekt. Giving out contact details, Simon & Garfunkel "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." SINPO 33333.
6290 1300 Radio Freedom. Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop," Boney M "Happy Song." SINPO 44433.
6305 1310 Radio Merlin Int. Faith No More "We Care A Lot," Red Hot Chilli Peppers "California." SINPO 44433.
6320 1541 Radio Fox 48. Electro music. SINPO 24332.
6390 1500 Radio Zeewolf. Marc Kohn "Walking in Memphis," Tears for Fears "Shout," ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
6390 1843 Radio Witte Reus. Sky "Toccata," greetings, using 5W. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Oct 18

3905 2035 Radio Mustang. The Byrds "All I Really Want to Do," ID, greetings, Barry Ryan "Eloise." SINPO 55444.
5035 1556 Radio Pamela. Maratha & The Muffins "Echo Beach," David MeShaw "Evation." SINPO 34333.
5140 2045 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1603 Radio Harmony. Jeanette MacDonald "Chant D'Amour Indien," then Victor Borge comedy. SINPO 55444.
6205 1611 Laser Hot Hits. Genesis "Illegal Alien," Jessie Ware "Say You Love Me." SINPO 54444.
6285 1547 Radio Rainbow. "Like A Rainbow" theme tune, talking about the London march tomorrow for a second referendum, Demon "Imagine Dragon." SINPO 44433.
6305 1536 Radio Merlin Int. Little River Band "Reminiscing," Poco "Rose of Cimarron." SINPO 44433.
6950U 2052 Radio Free USA. Michael Jackson "Thriller," IDs, The Misfits "Teenagers From Mars." SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Oct 17

1638 1701 Radio Barones. Greeting other Dutch pirates - Romax, Digital, Black Arrow, Dutch rock n roll. SINPO 34433.
5135 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Moved to avoid utility on 5140. Usual music. SINPO 44433.
5780 1606 Radio Harmony. Shirley Bassey "Goldfinger," jazz tune, Nat King Cole "All We Know." SINPO 55444.
6205 1617 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Spandau Ballet "Lifeline," remix of Whitney Houston's "Higher Love." SINPO 44433.
6305 1600 Radio Merlin Int. The Byrds "Back Pages," Connie Francis "My Stupid Cupid," Little Richard "Good Golly Miss Molly." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 16

3903 1706 Misti Radio. Four Tops "Going Loco in Acapulco," ID, greetings, Bacara "Yes Sir I Can Boogie." SINPO 34333.
5780 1614 Radio Harmony. George Benson "Standing Together," Paul Robeson "Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child." SINPO 55444.
5835 1605 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings, bursts of RTTY QRM. SINPO 43433. Moved to 5840 att 1618. SINPO 44433.
6205 1626 Laser Hot Hits. Nigel James show. BA Robertson "Ready or Not," & "Bang Bang," then Ray Stevens "The Streak." SINPO 55444.
6305 1620 Radio Merlin Int. Small Faces "Itchy Coo Park," Flowerpot Men "Let's Go To San Francisco." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New Mix Radio Int eQSL

New eQSL received from American pirate Mix Radio Int for a broadcast on Sunday on 12140U, heard via SDR in England. Many thanks!

Skyline Radio Germany to celebrate 20 years on air

Shortwaveradio.de kindly gave us another possibility to be on air with some brand new shows via their transmitters in Northern Germany.

If you would like to try to catch our programmes, 6 hours on October 26th, 2019, Saturday before Halloween, 13.00 - 19.00 UTC would be a good time to give us a listen again.

Try the 75 metre band shortwave on 3975 kHz! Let's keep fingers crossed that propagation is good again!

We received more than 30 reception reports again in June and we hope we can beat this result again! So don't hesitate to write in again.

It might be a good chance for you to catch our very special and unique 1999 - 2019 anniversary eQSL-card! This is available as eQSL-card only!

We look forward to your reception reports and comments to: SKYLINE RADIO GERMANY, P.O.Box 2702, 6049 ZG Herten, The Netherlands or via e-mail to: skylineradiogermany@web.de

Have a great time with us and Good DX,
DJ Jan-Hendrik

Tues Oct 15

1617 1947 Radio Marianne. Schlager. SINPO 44444.
1650 1942 Radio Digital. Mac & Katie Kissoon "Sugar Candy Kisses," ID. SINPO 34433.
5140 1932 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1754 Radio Harmony. Easy listening, signal fading out. SINPO 24332.
6205 1748 Laser Hot Hits. Fiction Factory "Ghost of Love," Martin Garrix "These Are The Times." SINPO 54444.
6270 1742 Radio The White Man. Weather Girls "It's Raining Men," ID. SINPO 24332.
6285 1746 Radio Ronalisa. Schlager. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sun Oct 13

3905 1715 Radio Baken 16. Ayreon "The Two Gates," ID, greetings. SINPO 44333.
5035 1045 Radio Pamela (pres). Brownsville Station "Smoking in the Boys Room," Jeff Wayne "Eve of the War." SINPO 24432.
5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1018 Radio Harmony. Chris Montez "The More I See You," Perry Como "Prisoner of Love." SINPO 54444.
6205 1009 Laser Hot Hits. Craig David "Do You Miss Me Much," Regard "Ride It." SINPO 45444.
6232 1005 Trans Atlantic Broadcast. Easy listening music. SINPO 24332.
6255 0920 Radio Casanova. Greetings, schlager. SINPO 54444.
6265 0938 Key Channel Radio. Paul McCartney "My Love," George Harrison "My Sweet Lord." SINPO 33433.
6278 0947 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Abba "Dancing Queen," polka. SINPO 55444.
6280 1024 Radio Zwarte Non. ID, talk in Dutch, music. SINPO 23332.
6285 0923 Radio Zeewolf. Dance music, report to Radio Scotland. SINPO 44433.
6285 0929 Radio Scotland Int. "Dragon Slayer," QSO Zeewolf. SINPO 55444.
6290 1339 Free Radio Victoria. Paperlace "The Night Chicago Died," ID. SINPO 44433. Moved at 1355 to 6285 to avoid Reflections Europe (6295). SINPO 44433.
6300 1026 Radio Batavia. ID, instrumental music, utility QRM. SINPO 43433.
6305 0952 Radio Ronalisa. Shannon "Let the Music Play," INXS, ID, Madonna "Into the Groove." SINPO 34433.
6305 1029 Radio Batavia. Move from 6300. "Man of Action," greeting listeners, talking about the Ross Revenge. SINPO 44433.
6320 1700 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6850 0933 U Boat 66 Radio. Testing new transmitter, ID, Kinks "You Really Got Me," utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
7605 1345 Radio Lowland. Average White Band "Pick Up the Pieces," Barry White "I Can't Get Enough of Your Love." SINPO 35433.
12140U 1725 Mix Radio Int (USA). David Bowie "China Girl," & "Ziggy Stardust." SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Oct 12

1611 2109 Radio Spakenburg. ID, German song, splash from 1602. SINPO 33433.
3950 1645 Mike Radio. "Telstar" tune, Neil Diamond "Pretty Amazing Grace," Abba "Voulez Vous," ID, jingles. SINPO 55444.
5035 1553 Radio Pamela. Cream "Sunshine of Your Love," Crosby Stills Nash & Young "Teach Your Children." SINPO 34333.
5140 1722 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333\
5780 1236 Radio Harmony. Tommy Edwards "I've Been There," Paul Robeson "Sleepy River." SINPO 54444.
5850 1229 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 25332.
6205 1242 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Rah Band "Stars Across the Moon," Abba Waterloo." SINPO 54444.
6265 1254 Key Channel Radio. Procol Harum "Whiter Shade of Pale," David Bowie "Starman." SINPO 24332. Heard again at 2205 with Artem's World Music show, with Cuban rhythms. SINPO 34333.
6270 2004 Key Channel Radio. Change of frequency. Jingles, instrumental music, talk in Italian. SINPO 34333.
6275 2218 Cupid Radio. ID, Heart "Crazy on You." SINPO 34333.
6276 1335 Disco Hell Radio. German rock. SINPO 34333.
6280 1312 Laguna Radio. Pet Shop Boys "It's A Sin," German rock, giving out email address and SRS Germany maildrop address, Tears for Fears "Shout." SINPO 24332.
6290 1359 Radio Cuckoo. Aerosmith "Crazy," Beatles "Can't Buy Me Love," but few mins later blocked by another station which then signed off leaving Cuckoo in the clear again. SINPO 34433.
6305 1220 Radio Merlin Int. Steps "Tragedy," Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun," good peaks. SINPO 34433.
6317 2010 Radio Unid. Instrumental music, jingle IDs. SINPO 34333.
6390 1709 Radio Witte Reus. Chat in Dutch, greeting listeners, dance music, ID "this is the White Giant from Holland.". SINPO 34333.
6943U 2229 CQ Radio (USA). The Beatles "Savoy Truffle," Joe Cocker "Don't You Love Me Any More." SINPO 24432.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Oct 11

1635 1930 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. Pan pipes music, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
1653 1922 Radio Eigen Risico. Polka, Shadows "Apache," IDs before sign off. SINPO 33433.
5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34433.
5780 1552 Radio Harmony. Norman Fox & The Rob Roys "Dream," Andrea Bocelli song. SINPO 55444.
6205 1654 Laser Hot Hits. Fat Boys & Chubby Checker "The Twist." SINPO 44433.
6265 1820 Key Channel Radio. Abba "The Winner Takes It All," A Ha "Hunting High & Low," Ultrravox "Dancing With Tears in My Eyes." SINPO 34333.
6270 1646 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). "Please Don't Touch," "Do The Hucklebuck." Moved to 6273 at 1653 and 6288 at 1657. SINPO 44433.
6270 1832 Disco Hell Radio. German rock. SINPO 33333.
6275 2156 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Country music, greeting listeners. SINPO 34433.
6285 2150 Channel 92. Dance music., fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6305 1605 Radio Merlin Int. Vanilla Fudge "You Keep Me Hanging On," The Hollies "Hey Willy." SINPO 34333. (via Kiwi SDR in Ireland)

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Oct 10

3920 1708 Mike Radio. Earth Wind & Fire "Fantasy," Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel "Come Up And See Me." SINPO 55444.
5140 1715 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
5780 1620 Radio Harmony (pres). Easy listening music but signal faded already. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mix Radio Int eQSL

A new eQSL received from US pirate Mix Radio International. I was surprised at how early I picked up the signal on the SW UK SDR - 1622 UTC on Aug 18, helped by the high frequency of 12086 USB kHz. Many thanks Mix!

Radio Stancia Russian Hooligans eQSL

A station called Radio Stancia Russian Hooligans logged on Sept 24 on 6276, with this eQSL received. Many thanks!

Wed Oct 9

5035 1618 Radio Pamela. Status Quo "Down Down," Mungo Jerry "Baby Jump." SINPO 24332.
5140 1703 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music and radio clips from the early 20th century. SINPO 34333.
5780 1551 Radio Harmony. Robert Goulet "The Impossible Dream," John McCormack "The Garden Where the Pirates Grow," QRM from STANAG just below 5780. SINPO 53443.
6390 1541 Radio Deltracks. Sylvester "You Make Me Feel Mighty Real," Paul McCartney "Let Me Roll It." SINPO 44433.
7725 1850 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Gene Vincent "Be Bop A Lula." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Free Radio Billy eQSL

American pirate station Free Radio Billy sent me this eQSL after I logged him via an SDR in SW England. The station plays just the music of Billy Joel. Many thanks Piano Man!

Tues Oct 8

5140 1758 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1748 Radio Harmony. Steve Conway "Isn't It Romantic." SINPO 44433.
6205 1741 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6295 1727 Radio Melkbus. Crispian St Peter "You Were On My Mind," Chuck Berry "No Particular Place To Go." SINPO 34333.
6390 1732 Radio Deltracks. Jesus Loves You "Generations of Love," Ike & Tina Turner "Proud Mary." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mystery of tango station on 6980 kHz

Recently a station has been heard on 6980 kHz playing tango music. Many DXers assumed it was Radio Tango Italia. But an email from the operator says it wasn't him.

"Dear friend, unfortunately I have to inform you that this is not my transmission regarding my Radio Tango Italia, plus I don't use this frequency, I sent from 6205 to 6300 KHz, currently I'm not in business, I think I'll resume experimental transmissions in a few months, if in your possibilities I kindly ask you if you will be able to inform other passionate friends by email, forum, blog, facebook etc. with regard,
Tony , Radio Tango Italia"

I wonder who is the tango fan on 6980 kHz?

Mon Oct 7

1636 1857 Radio Blauwe Koe. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 34433.
1642 Radio Vonkenboer. Instrumental version of "Together in Electric Dreams," IDs. SINPO 33433.
4840 1713 Radio Dolfijn. Mister Mister "Broken Wings." SINPO 44433.
5140 1703 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1633 Radio Harmony. Wayne Newton "Danke Schoen," Mario Lanza "I Love Thee." SINPO 55444.
5850 1640 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
6205 1646 Laser Hot Hits. Manfred Manns Earth Band "Blinded By the Light," Sharpe & Numan "Change Your Mind." SINPO 54444.
6211 1728 Radio Discovery. Cher "Believe," Rod Stewart "Do You Think I'm Sexy," splash from Laser. SINPO 33433. Moved to 6210 at 1740.
6265 1857 Radio Doctor Tim. German music, good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6275 1939 Radio Quadzilla. Johnny Cash "Ring of Fire," utility QRM. SINPO 33333. (via Ireland SDR)
6285 1930 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Polka version of "Happy Birthday," Boney M "Rasputin." SINPO 44444. (via Ireland SDR)
6280 1656 Radio Hitmix. Frida "Something Going On," Level 42 "Lessons in Love." SINPO 34333.
6290 1625 Radio Cuckoo. Muddy Waters "Mannish Boy," Freddie Key "Going Down," frequent IDs.  SINPO 44433.
6390 1723 Radio Deltracks. Snow Patrol "Run." utility QRM. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

U Boat 66 Radio eQSL

Great eQSL received from Italian station U Boat 66 Radio, who I heard on 6850 kHz on Saturday. Thanks Captain Zapp.

Sun Oct 6

5035 1650 Radio Pamela. Marvin Gaye "Mercy Mercy Me," Cardigans "My Favourite Game." SINPO 34333.
5780 0930 Radio Harmony. Dusty Springfield "All I See Is You," Carpenters "Touch Me When We're Dancing." SINPO 45444.
5840 0917 Radio Focus Int. Labelle "Lady Marmalade," Beatles "Obladi Oblada," Bobby Freeman "Do You Wanna Dance." SINPO 34333.
5895 0852 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 35433.
6205 0909 Laser Hot Hits. Richard Marx "Angelina," Val Doonican "What Would I Be." SINPO 44433.
6210 0857 Radio King Shortwave (pres). Weak today, music just audible under splash from LHH. SINPO 22432.
6265 1514 Radio Marchmusic. Marching band music. SINPO 24332.
6265 1845 Cupid Radio. Armin Van Buuren "Freefall," Danny Vera "Rollercoaster." SINPO 44433 (via SDR in Ireland)
6275 1504 Radio Batavia. Joe Cocker "Summer in the City," Tramps "Disco Inferno," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6283 1639 Radio Zeewolf. Carly Simon "You're So Vain." SINPO 54444.
6285 1458 Radio KR1. Art Garfunkel "I Only Have Eyes for You," Belinda Carlisle "Circle in the Sand," said now on full power. SINPO 44433.
6290 0937 Radio Zeewolf. KC & The Sunshine Band "Please Don't Go," ID, greetings. SINPO 34433.
6449.5 0959 Radio Readymix. Heavy rock under STANAG. SINPO 32432.
7605 0901 Radio Lowland. Al & Brenda Hooper "Song for the Mira," Renee & Renato "Save Your Love." SINPO 35433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Oct 5

3060 2006 Radio 319. Unusual frequency for 319. Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
3905 1857 Radio Technical Man. Paul Simon "You Can Call Me Al," ID. SINPO 55444.
3920 1947 Radio Parade Int. Europe "The Final Countdown," Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky." SINPO 34333.
3935 1959. WMBR (Worldwide Marine Broadcasters Radio). Sixties music and Wonderful Radio London clips. Thanks Terry for the ID. SINPO 34333.
4840 1845 Radio Dolfijn. KC & The Sunshine Band "Give It Up," Emotions "Best of My love." SINPO 44433.
5140 1739 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5709 1716 Radio Pamela. Aswad "Don't Turn Around," reggae version of "Love of the Common People." SINPO 34333.
5780 1251 Radio Harmony. Ethel Merman "Anything You Can," Glenn Miller "On A Little Street in Singapore." SINPO 55444.
5840 1242 Radio Focus Int. Rocking the airwaves with Iron Maiden "Can I Play With Madness," Uriah Heep "Easy Living" & Girls School "Hit & Run." SINPO 44433.
6265  1927 Cupid Radio. Dance music, signals fading out on 48m. SINPO 34333.
6275 1335 Radio KR1. Spirit "Fresh Garbage," Starship "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now."
6275 1833 Radio Joey. Dance version of Madonna "Holiday." SINPO 55444.
6278 1646 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Dutch music. SINPO 54444. Heard on 6275 at 1734 - still strong.
6285 1325 Radio Fox 48. AC DC "Rock n Roll Damnation" & "There's Gonna Be Some Rocking." SINPO 24332.
6285 1633 Ronnie AM. Madonna "Vogue," Ryan Paris "Dolce Vita." SINPO 34333.
6290 1314 Radio Cuckoo. Nirvana "Come As You Are," Pearl Jam "Even Flow." SINPO 35333.
6290 1839 Channel 92. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6390 1537 Radio Deltracks (pres). Earth & Fire "Ebbtide," Gibson Brothers "Cuba." SINPO 44433.
6855 1525 U Boat 66 Radio. Starship "Tomorrow Doesn't Matter Tonight," Maillion "Kayleigh," CW QRM. SINPO 33433. Moved to 6850 at 1530. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Fri Oct 4

3931 2004 Radi Batavia. Abba "Money Money Money," jingles. SINPO 44433.
3940 1941 Radio Mustang & Tidalwave. Dance version of Bronski Beat's "Smalltown Boy." SINPO 55444.
5035 1604 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5140 1930 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1557 Radio Harmony. The All Seeing I "Walk Like A Panther," Ennio Morricone "For A Few Dollars More." SINPO 55444.
5825 1949 Radio Continental. ID, Freeze "IOU." SINPO 34333.
5840 1623 Radio Focus Int. Cream "Strange Brew," Steve Miller Band "Rocking Me." SINPO 33333. (via SDR in Ireland)
5840 1855 Radio Focus Int. Now faded in. Terry Phillips show. Visage "Night Train," Al Stewart "Song on the Radio." SINPO 44433.
6220 1705 Laser Hot Hits. George Benson "The Greatest Love," Detroit Emeralds "Feel the Need in Me," utility & SSB QRM. SINPO 42432.
6280 1633 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
6280 2013 Radio Johnny Tobacco. European music, strong but started to fade out. SINPO 54444.
6285 1550 Radio KR1. Fleetwood Mac "Albatross," Harry Nilsson "Everybody's Talking." SINPO 54444.
6290 1653 Radio Ronalisa. Instrumental music, ID, greeting listeners. SINPO33433.
6290 1843 Olympia Radio. ELO "Turn to Stone," ID, talk in Dutch, Cora "Amsterdam." SINPO 34333.
6390 1645 Halloween Radio. Spooky sounds. SINPO 34333.
6875 1908 Radio Europe. Delegation "Heartache Nos 9." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Oct 3

1638 1939 Radio Bluebird. Dutch instrumental music, chat in Dutch. SINPO 35433.
1655 1945 Radio Armada. Dutch music, ID. SINPO 34333.
3900 2012 Unid. Relay of Dutch low power station Radio Seagull. SINPO 24332.
5140 1930 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1656 Laser Hot Hits. Queen "One Vision" & "The Show Must Go On." SINPO 44433.
6285 1707 Ronnie AM. Polka, said using on one watt. SINPO 34333.
6290 1718 Radio Zeewolf. Dutch music, QSO with Ronnie. SINPO 44433.
6306 1701 Radio Zeelandia (tent). Polka. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 2

5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1615 Radio Harmony. Bobby Vinton "Blue Velvet." SINPO 24332.
6205 1656 Laser Hot Hits. The Streets "Weak Become Heroes," Halsey "Without Me." SINPO 44433.
6390 1610 Radio Deltracks. George Harrison "Love Comes to Everyone," Paul Anka "Diana." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Oct 1

1636 1938 Radio Blauwe Koe. Dutch songs, greetings. SINPO 34333.
1663 1932 Melkbus Radio. Polka & Dutch songs, ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
3935 1654 Radio Rainbow. Rolling Stones "Like A Rainbow," instrumental music. SINPO 33333.
5035 1715 Radio Pamela. Beach Boys "Good Vibrations," Madonna "Beautiful Stranger." SINPO 24332.
5140 1722 Charleston Radio Int. Music from early 20th century. SINPO 34333.
6205 1623 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6210 1629 Radio Discovery. Madonna "Like A Virgin," The Cars "Drive," splash from Laser. SINPO 33333.
6275 1912 Radio Quadzilla. Donna Summer "I Feel Love," then Jean Michel Jarre. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Mon Sept 30

1629 1925 Radio Turftrekker. Greeting Johnny Camaro, Dutch music, whistle from station on 1628. SINPO 33433.
1655 1933 Radio Armada. The Fortunes "Caroline," The Shadows "Atlantis," Les Reed Orchestra "Man of Action." SINPO 24432.
1664 1704 Radio Digital. Queen "Seven Seas of Rye," sudden off. SINPO 34433.
3935 1857 Radio Rainbow Int. OMD "Enola Gay," Melanie "Ruby Tuesday." SINPO 34333.
7725 1906 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Meat Loaf "You Took the Words," David Bowie "All the Young Dudes." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sun Sept 29

5035 1143 Radio Pamela.  Blues rock. Fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
5140 1728 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44444.
5840 0850 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
6095 0916 Radio Scotland Int. Editors "Papillon," ID, The Flirts "Passion." SINPO 55444.
6205 0834 Laser Hot Hits. Chris Rea "On the Beach." SINPO 34433.
6210 0828 Radio King Shortwave. Majestica "Above the Sky." SINPO 34433.
6270 1139 Radio 319. 3-1-9 jingle, Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34433.
6290 1134 Radio Cuckoo. Tony Christie "Amarillo," Lulu "Shout," Cuckoo jingle. SINPO 24332.
6290 1714 Radio Zeewolf. Dutch songs, said only using 0.5W. SINPO 24332. At 1721 increased power to 30W. ID, greeting listeners, "Movie Star." Signal rose to SINPO 54444.
6390 0840 Radio Deltracks. Anita Meyer "Rock Me Up the Mountain," The Fixx "Red Skies At Night." SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 27

3905 1904 Mustang Radio. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me," Kim Wilde "Never Trust A Stranger," ID, greetings. SINPO 55444.
5035 1706 Radio Pamela. Blur "Parklife," Terry Dactyl & The Dinosaurs "Seaside Shuffle," Undertones "Teenage Kicks." SINPO 34333.
5140 1935 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1647 Laser Hot Hits. Isley Brothers "Harvest for the World," Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away." SINPO 54444.
6275 1612 Radio Parade Int. Nik Kershaw "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down On Me," Kool & The Gang "Joanna." SINPO 34433.
6285 1620 Radio KR1. Abba "Chiquitita," AC DC "You Shook Me All Night Long." SINPO 54444.
6285 1940 Unid. Traditional Dutch music, talking by woman but could catch ID. SINPO 34333.
6290 1635 Radio Ronalisa. Dutch pop, said using 4W, splash from KR1. SINPO 33433.
6305 1638 Radio Ronalisa. Move from 6290. SINPO 44433.
6305 1722 Radio Zeewolf. Dutch songs, QSO Ronalisa. SINPO 44433.
6747 1629 Radio Pioneer. Britney Spears "Hit Me Baby One More Time." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Sept 26

*1638 2157 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs, polka, chat in Dutch. SINPO 35433.
5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
6205 1701 Laser Hot Hits. ELO "Wild West Hero," Prince "Little Red Corvette." SINPO 54444.
6260 1656 Radio Dr Tim. Jingles, British National Anthem, a short burst of the Sex Pistols' "God Save the Queen" and off. SINPO 34333.
6270 1646 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34433.
6285 1640 Radio Test Pirate. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." SINPO 34333. Switched to 6290 at 1706 before returning to 6285 at 1717.
6306 1630 Radio Zeelandia. The Walkers "Story of a Social Enemy" & "Jack of Diamonds," ID and email address at 1722. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Degen DE1103 portable)

Wed Sept 25

1640 1907 Radio Columbia. ID, greetings, Ferrari "Sailor Boy," Fine Young Cannibals "Suspicious Minds." SINPO 34333.
3920 1842 Mike Radio. AC DC "Whole Lotta Rosie," electro music, closing down. SINPO 55444.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1657 Laser Hot Hits. Gabrielle "Rise," Ronnie Milsap "Any Day Now." SINPO 54444.
6270 1649 Unid. Relaying internet station A State of Trance with trance music. SINPO 44433.
6288 1730 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Country music. SINPO 54444.
6305 1719 Radio Zeewolf. The Seekers "Hey There Georgy Girl," The Merrymen "Mary Ann." SINPO 44433.
6390 1605 Radio Deltracks. Stevie Wonder "Superstition," REM "This One Goes Out to the One I Love." SINPO 34433.
6900U 2200 Clever Name Radio (USA). John Lee Hooker "Catfish." SINPO 24332.
7725 1852 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Renato Carasone "Johnny Guitar." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Tues Sept 24

4840 1920 Radio Dolfijn. The Police "Roxanne," Chubby Checker "The Twist," co-channel utility. SINPO 32432.
5140 1707 Charleston Radio Int. Back after a few weeks off. Music from the early 20th century. SINPO 34333.
6205 1644 Laser Hot Hits. Isley Brothers "Harvest for the World," Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away." SINPO 54444.
6210 1600 Radio Discovery. Toto "Rosanna," 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday." SINPO 44433.
6270 1658 Radio 319. J Bastos "Loop Di Love," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6276 1902 Radio Stanciya Russian Hooligans. Rock (probably Russian), ID jingle, splash from utility. SINPO 33433.
6290 1613 Radio Cuckoo. Lighthouse Family "High," Primal Scream "Rocks," some SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.
6305 1630 Ronnie AM (tent). John Fogerty "Old Man Down the Road." Studio Dennakker jingles heard. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Mon Sept 23

1633 1858 Radio Drukstroomjager. ID, QSO with Concorde. SINPO 44433.
1645 1900 Radio Digitaal. Rock n roll. SINPO 44433.
4840 1644 Radio Dolfijn. Koto "Visitors," Boney M "Going Back West." SINPO 34333.
6205 1632 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34433.
6255 1918 Cool AM Radio. Led Zeppelin "Kashmir",  jingle IDs, Deep Purple "Speed Kings." SINPO 34333.
6260 1850 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 54444. At 1911 moved to 6270 - still SINPO 54444.
6305 1700 Radio Zeewolf. Belinda Carlisle "Heaven is a Place on Earth,"Carpenters "Rainy Days & Mondays." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Sun Sept 22

5035 1245 Radio Pamela. The Fortunes "Here It Comes Again," Prince Buster "Al Capone." SINPO 24332.
5060 1730 Panda Radio. Recordings of early 20th century music from WFUV, New York. SINPO 34333. Heard on 5140 at 1752. SINPO 34333 (Charleston Radio still on holiday)
5800 0945 Radio Scotland Int. Change of frequency. Klea "Tic Toc," Marianne Faithful "Summer Nights." SINPO 45444.
6205 0912 Laser Hot Hits. The Smiths "What Difference Does It Make," Ronnie Lane "The Poacher." SINPO 44444.
6210 0908 Radio King Shortwave. Weak this morning, just audible under LHH. SINPO 22432.
6250 0850 Radio Casanova. George Baker Selection "Una Paloma Blanca," greetings, giving out contact number. SINPO 44444.
6260 1230 Radio 319.  Change of frequency. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34433.
6272 0902 Radio 319. Recordings of Radio Monique. SINPO 45444.
6275 1150 Radio Batavia. Instrumental version of "Watching the Girls Go By," Elvis Presley "Always on my Mind." SINPO 44433.
6285 1114 Radio KR1. Cyndi Lauper "Girls Wanna Have Fun," Gary Puckett "Young Girl," greeting Jock Wilson. SINPO 45444.
6285 1735 Radio Kortjakje. Polka, dance, many IDs. SINPO 33433.
6290 0926 Radio Scotland Int. Editors "Papillon," Fat Boy Slim "Right Here Right Now." SINPO 44433.
6290 1258 Panda Radio. Blondie "Atomic." SINPO 34433.
6390 1307 Radio Deltracks. The Marbles "Only One Woman," Adamski "Killer." SINPO 34333.
6850 0855 Radio Matrix. Joe Bonamassa "Mountain Climbing," ID. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Sept 21

5035 1426 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5825 1124 Radio Focus Int. Recordings of Big L Radio London. SINPO 34333.
6205 1134 Laser Hot Hits. Shirley Bassey "Goldfinger," Starlight Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight," SINPO 45444.
6230 1622 Radio Casanova. Marty Robbins "El Paso," Elvis Presley "Green Green Grass of Home," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6270 1820 Radio 319. Santana "Samba Pa Ti," The Fortunes "Caroline." SINPO 54444.
6272 1418 Radio 319. Peter Schilling "Major Tom," Johnny Howard Band "Rinky Dink," off 1445. SINPO 45444.
6285 1848 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Shania Twain "That Don't Impress Me Much," greeting HF Underground listeners, Little Eva "Do the Locomotion." SINPO 55444.
6320 1834 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6390 1641 Radio Deltracks. Katrina & The Waves "Walking on Sunshine," Fun Boy Three "The Lunatics Have Taken Over the Asylum," ID at 1702. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 20

3905 1835 Radio Wilskracht. Rock n roll. SINPO 54444.
3920 1820 Mike Radio. Dutch pop. SINPO 44433.
6205 1630 Laser Hot Hits. Nigel James show. Madness "Yesterdays Men," The Seekers "Many Miles Away," SINPO 54444,
6260 1825 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44333.
6955U 2154 Free Radio Billy (USA). Music from Billy Joel, plus frequent IDs & greeting listeners. Fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Sept 19

1611 1857 Radio Interpol. Polka, then "Mouldy Old Dough." SINPO 44433.
1616 2017 Radio Meteoor. Polka, ID, chat in Dutch. SINPO 34433.
1637 1838 Radio Uniek. Dutch songs. Splash from 1640. SINPO 43433. Move to 1635 at 1848. SINPO 44433.
1640 1852 Radio Nachtegaal. Berlin "Takes My Breath Away." SINPO 33433.
1645 2012 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
1650 1932 Radio Digital. Marillion "Kayleigh," REO Speedwagon "Keep On Loving You," ID at 1948. SINPO 44444.
5035 1644 Radio Pamela. Steam "Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," John Lennon "Instant Karma." SINPO 24332.
6205 1654 Laser Hot Hits. Liquid Gold "Dance Yourself Dizzy," ELO "Wild West Hero." SINPO 54444.
6390 1637 Radio Deltracks. Eddy Grant "Do You Feel My Love," Kinks "Death of a Clown," ID jingle. SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 18

5035 1631 Radio Pamela. The Who "Join Together," Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me." SINPO 24332.
5770 1705 Radio Igloo. Music, barely audible, ID through the pirate chat. SINPO 14331.
5780 1640 Radio Harmony. Bing Crosby "Moonlight Becomes You." SINPO 44433.
6205 1652 Laser Hot Hits. Frankie Valli "You're Ready Now," Weird Al Yankovic "Yoda." SINPO 44433.
6270 1658 Radio 319. Vintage Caroline recordings. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Photos from Radio Tornado

I have received a friendly email from Dutch pirate Radio Tornado who sent me some photos of his studio and equipment. He says he has been active on medium wave for some time but recently started on shortwave. I reported on one of his shortwave tests. His email is tornadoradio1620@gmail.com. Many thanks!

Tues Sept 17

1617 1940 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1629 1930 Radio Turftrekker. Dutch music. SINPO 43433.
3903 1715 Misti Radio. Rolling Stones "It's Only Rock n Roll," & "Fool to Cry," SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
5035 1623 Radio Pamela. Billy Idol "Rebel Yell," Steve Earle "Copperhead Road." SINPO 24332.
6205 1638 Laser Hot Hits. Rod Stewart "Rhythm of My Heart," Jim Reeves "When Two Worlds Collided," some utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6385 1658 Radio Tornado. Utility QRM. SINPO 32332. Moved to 6390 at 1703 playing Marianne Faithfull "The Ballad of Lucy Jordan." SINPO 44333.
9290 1709 Radio Spaceshuttle. Bob Dylan song, just about audible. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Sept 16

1648 2030 Old Timer Radio. Dutch songs & polka, greeting Snowman, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
5035 1701 Radio Pamela. Macoys "Hang on Sloopy," Jim Gilstrap "Swing your Daddy," ID. SINPO 24332.
5780 1652 Radio Harmony. Alfred Butt "Crazy Feet," Spiral Starecase "Broken Hearted Man." SINPO 35433.
6205 1644 Laser Hot Hits. Adele "Set Fire to the Rain," recording of Captain Kremmen (Kenny Everett). SINPO 34333.
6272 1735 Misti Radio. Troggs "Wild Thing," greetings, "Save the Last Dance for Me." SINPO 44433.
6285 1707 Radio Ronalisa. John Fogerty "Big Train from Memphis," ELO "Mr Blue Sky." SINPO 34333.
6285 1722 Radio Zeewolf. QSO with Ronalisa, chatting in Dutch, electro music. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Sun Sept 15

5780 0932 Radio Harmony. Rosemary Clooney "Hey There," The Mills Brothers "I Guess I'll Get the Papers." SINPO 44433.
6205 0917 Laser Hot Hits. Ronnie Lane "The Poacher." SINPO 43433.
6210 0912 Radio King Shortwave. Ironhorse "My Sweet Lui-Louise." SINPO 33433.
6230 0957 Radio Casanova. Dutch music, IDs. SINPO 44433.
6254 0902 Radio Benelux. Creedence Clearwater Revival, talk in German, also on 7480, audio slightly distorted (over modulated?). SINPO 24332.
6270 0922 Love Parade Radio. Eric Clapton "Lay Down Sally," Supertramp "Crime of the Century." SINPO 24332.
6275 1707 Ronnie AM. Dutch version of "Big in Japan," Fischer Z "Marliese." SINPO 44333. Moved to 6270 at 1719 to avoid station on 6280.
6304 1746 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Strong signal, many different genres of music from opera to rock n roll. SINPO 54444.
6850 0942 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Sophie B Hawkins "As I Lay Down," Christine Aguilera "The Voice Within." SINPO 34433.
6940 1720 Premier Radio Int. Irish jig music from East of Eden, then Real Thing "You To Me Are Everything." SINPO 44433.
7480 0952 Radio Benelux. A version of "Shaking All Over," talk in German. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Sat Sept 14

3975 2107 Shortwave Radio. Live show with Chris Ise of CWR. U2 "Angel of Harlem," Simple Minds "On the Waterfront." SINPO 54444.
5780 1732 Radio Harmony. Shirley Bassey "I Am What I Am," Gene Kelly "Singing in the Rain." SINPO 34333.
6205 1723 Laser Hot Hits. Prince "Little Red Corvette," Peters & Lee "Welcome Home." SINPO 34333.
6850 2042 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Men At Work "Down Under," Leona Lewis "Run." If this is Blue Moon it would good if they could insert some ID jingles into their programmes. SINPO 34333.
7725 2035 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Flying Pickets "Only You," Simply Red "If You Don't Know Me By Now." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

World Music Radio forced to suspend shortwave service

In an announcement on their Facebook page, WMR has said: "In a completely unexpected move the Danish authorities (Energistyrelsen) has withdrawn the permission to use out of band short wave frequencies (on a non interference basis) for World Music Radio (WMR).

"This means that WMR will be ceasing operations on 5840 and 15805 kHz tomorrow (Sunday September 15th 2019) at 2200 UTC. WMR may return to shortwave – using frequencies inside the official SW bands – but this may take several months.

"Meanwhile WMR continues working on getting on the air on medium wave 927 kHz in Copenhagen.

"Thanks for listening to WMR on short wave for the past almost two years. Please keep listening via internet streaming at www.wmr.dk "

This will no doubt also hit another low powered Danish station, Radio OZ-Viola which uses 5825 kHz, but no announcement from them yet.

Fri Sept 13

5870 1709 Radio Harmony. Nat King Cole "Unforgettable," Frankie Avalon "Venus." SINPO 55444.
6205 1720 Laser Hot Hits. ELO "I Wish I Was A Wild West Hero," Prince "Little Red Corvette." SINPO 44433.
6270 1715 Radio 319. Justin Bieber " If I Was Your Boyfriend." SINPO 44433.
6280 2159 Channel 92. Glenn Miller "In the Mood," SINPO 24332.
6290 1735 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Foreigner "I Want to Know What Love Is," greeting Ray, Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round." SINPO 55444.
6390 1653 Radio Deltracks. Zombies "Time of the Season," Lucefora & Boggan "Yage." SINPO 44433.
6747 1644 Radio Pioneer. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDRs, SW England)

Thurs Sept 12

1640 2012 Radio Columbia. ID, greetings to Alf in English, QSO with Alabama. SINPO 34433.
5780 2000 Radio Harmony. Fifth Dimension "Aquarius," jazz tune. SINPO 54444.
6105 1632 Radio Fox 48. Mike Oldfield "Moonlight Shadow," SINPO 24332.
6205 1950 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Marmalade "Rainbow." SINPO 34333.
6260 1958 Radio Zendpiraat. ID/email and off. SINPO 24332.
6286 1942 Radio Abu Dhabi. Polka and country music. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 11

3905 1655 Mike Radio. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
4980 1727 Unid. State of Trance ID, DJ mentioning club nights in Ibiza and Sydney, trance music. SINPO 44433.
5073 1720 Mike Radio. Move from 3905, ute QRM. SINPO 43433. Heard on 4920 at 1735 (43433) and 4960 at 1746. SINPO 54444.
5780 1703 Radio Harmony. Louis Armstrong "Where the Blues Were Born," Julie London "I'm in the Mood for love." SINPO 44433.
6205 1645 Laser Hot Hits. Police "So Lonely," The Beatles "Another Girl." SINPO 54444.
6275 1934 Radio Batavia. Toto "Africa," ID, greetings, splash from strong station on 6282. SINPO 43433.
6290 1903 Radio KR1. Anneka "Japanese Boy," Abba "Rock n Roll Band," Bart greeting Terry in Texas, talking about America. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Sept 10

5870 1925 Radio Harmony. Safaris "Image of a Girl," Julie London "Laura," utility on lower side band. SINPO 53443.
5825 1909 Continental Radio (pres). Relay of Dutch FM or internet station with traditional Dutch music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1901 Laser Hot Hits. Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plane Pour Moi," Ian Dury "Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick." SINPO 54444.
6280 1659 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Sept 9

5780 1906 Radio Harmony. Nelson Eddie "Rose Marie," Carpenters "Close to You." SINPO 54444.
6205 1844 Laser Hot Hits. Aztec Camera "Somewhere in My Heart," Paul Hardcastle "The Wizard" (Top of the Pops theme in late 80s). SINPO 34333.
6284 1852 Radio Joey. Delerium "Silence," Guru Josh Project "Infinity." SINPO 54444.
6955U 2157 WREC (USA). Deep Purple "Highway Star," weak but clear. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Sept 8

3905 2016 Radio Elvis. Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You," Pearl Jam "Black." SINPO 54444.
5780 0915 Radio Harmony. Ethel Merman "I Get A Kick Out of You." SINPO 34433.
5810 1655 FRS Holland. Repeat of 39th anniversary broadcast. Intro music before programmes started at 1700. Utility QRM. SINPO 23332. Better on Twente SDR - SINPO 33333. The signal was much improved at 2010, SINPO 54444.
6205 0909 Laser Hot Hits. Johnny Rivers "Summer Rain," The Smiths "What Difference Does It Make." SINPO 44433.
6230 1125 Radio Casanova. Dutch songs & polka, some SSB QRM. SINPO 33433.
6255 1133 Radio Southsea Melody (tent). Sarah Brightman "Time to Say Goodbye," Goombay Dance Band "Guantanamera." SINPO 24332.
6270 1120 Radio 319. Radio Caroline recordings. SINPO 34333.
6276 2029 Rammstein Radio. Rammstein music. SINPO 34333.
6285 0945 Radio Klaverboer. Polka, IDs in Dutch. SINPO 34433.
6305 1447 Panda Radio. Early 20th Century music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Sept 7

3930 1929 The Ghoul. The Kinks "Dedicated Follower of Fashion." SINPO 54444.
3930 1936 Bogusman. Microdisney song, talking about his heating system, Invalid Litter Dept "At the Drive In," The Cure "Cold." SINPO 54444.
3945 1955 Radio Pandora. music, only just audible. SINPO 24332.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music and vintage radio clips from the era. SINPO 34333.
5780 1634 Radio Harmony. Emile Ford "What Do You Want To Make Those Eyes At Me For," Tony Bennett "Shadow of Your Smile." SINPO 44433.
6200 1618 Radio Discovery. Michael Jackson "Girlfriend," splash from Laser. SINPO 33433.
6205 1623 Laser Hot Hits. Travelling Wilburys "Handle With Care," Madness "Yesterdays Men." SINPO 44433.
6255 1916 Radio Southsea Melody. Hawaiian music. SINPO 34333.
6275 2204 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Tony Joe White "Going Down This Time," moved from 6264 then 6271 & 6272. SINPO 54444.
6284 1910 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6290 1611 Radio Fox 48. Wet Wet Wet "Angel Eyes," then "Everybody Dance Now." SINPO 24332.
6305 2144 Panda Radio. Music from early part of 20th Century. SINPO 33333.
6305 2153 Channel 92. Disco music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New address for the Ukrainian DX Blog

Alex's excellent Ukrainian DX Blog has a new web address which is https://udxb.blogspot.com/

The site is dedicated to reporting all aspects of long and short distance radio reception from Kyiv.

If you haven't visited it before, why not take a look?

Fri Sept 6

5140 1706 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1655 Radio Harmony. Glenn Miller "Little Brown Jug," Roger Whittaker "River Lady." SINPO 44433.
6205 1643 Laser Hot Hits. Isley Brothers "Harvest for the World," Lenny Kravitz "Fly Away." SINPO 44433.
6270 1637 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline recordings. SINPO 34333.
6290 2149 Channel 92. Jazz version on "Blue Moon." SINPO 24332.
6881U 2233 Mix Radio Int (USA). Prince "1999." SINPO 24332.
6900U 2200 Hi Fi Radio (USA). Thrash metal music, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6900U 2239 Hot Radio relay. NOFX "Creeping Out Sara," jingles. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland to repeat 39th anniversary broadcast this Sunday

Dear FRS Friends,

On Sunday (September 8th) FRS will repeat last Sunday's broadcast which suffered from very poor/ unstable propagation conditions. That means once again a start at 16:52 UTC/ 18:52 CEST.

Frequency: only 5810 kHz. It looks like higher freqs like 7700 suffer from very long skip nulling out reception in large parts of out target area. We hope for better/stronger reception but realize that the current conditions simply are (very) poor!

Sunday Sept. 8th  16:52- 21:00 UTC 5810 kHz ...FRS' 39th Anniversary featuring Jan, Bert, Dave, Peter & Mike. Tune in!

Have a good weekend,
73s  Peter V. (on behalf of the entire FRS Family).

Pirate radio recordings

Radio Zeewolf
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Radio Pandora (UK) - v good signal
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TRX Radio 
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Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein
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Radio Batavia

Thurs Sept 5

5140 1725 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1715 Radio Harmony. Paul Robeson "Mood Indigo," Eileen Barton "Baked A Cake." SINPO 44333.
6205 1706 Laser Hot Hits. Elton John "I'm Still Standing," Queen "We Will Rock You." SINPO 34333.
6224 1845 Skyline Radio Germany (tent). Rock music. SINPO 23332.
6265 1834 Radio Bella Italia. East Side Beat "Ride Like the Wind." SINPO 34333.
6270 1700 Radio 319. Radio Monique recordings. SINPO 34333.
6298 1824 Radio Fox 48. Shakin' Stevens "Oh Julie." SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 4

5140 1726 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6270 1642 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Vintage pirate radio magazines online

Cool AM has provided a link to pirate radio fanzines which have been digitally scanned and turned into PDFs. These can be accessed via a Google Drive link.

Among titles featured are the Anoraks UK Weekly Report, Radio Argus News, Free Radio Waves, Pirate Connection, Wavelength and many more.

Back in the 1970s & 1980s, there was no internet so getting access to information about your favourite pirate radio stations was not easy.

Some pirate stations had DX shows, while there were free radio columns in DX clubs' monthly magazines. But enthusaists also published their own A4 typewritten fanzines with all the latest information that listeners could subscribe to.

These had all the latest news from shortwave, medium wave, Ireland and offshore. So if you want to wallow in some nostalgia why not take a look?

The link is
 http://radiocommunicationsmagazines.ml

FRS Holland's email problem fixed

Dear FRS Friend,

A third mail from us within a week, quite unusual. Yesterday I reported about mailbox problems. In the mean time this issue has been solved! Happy...

On the contrary: we  at FRS feel totally unhappy and disappointed about last Sunday's broadcast. In the past years almost all Summer Sunday evenings broadcasts produced a good response from all over Europe, partly due to good signals.

Things in 2019 are different! Already on July 28th we were confronted with unusual poor propagation in the evening hours. For that reason we repeated the broadcast two weeks later on Sunday August 11th. That one was slightly better, still not good.

Last Sunday we had good hopes for a satisfactory broadcast, our 39th anniversary. There was an interesting line up of programmes with interesting topics and all of our team was motivated to produce a great show.

But unfortunately things were even worse than in July. What never happened: 7700  was almost inaudible in areas where usually a good signal is produced. In several areas 5810 did better than 7700. But that was only during part of the broadcast. In some areas both signals couldn't be received at all. Signals were unstable and faded in and out. After 21 CEST we 'scored 'S9 in Slovenia and Poland. But: in areas we usually provide fair/good signals (almost) nothing was to be heard. And thus in our target areas there was little to enjoy.

For all of us very frustrating... With such unpredictable, unreliable conditions a repeat doesn't seem to be a solution. Finally it's possible that next weekend conditions are the same as they were last Sunday. We have to praise our engineer for doing the utmost to put out decent signals. But you cannot win from nature...

This evening and in the upcoming week there will be a number of streams on the Internet. See below!

Streaming
Choosing for ‘the best of both worlds’ FRSH goes for broadcasting on short wave in good old AM and digital high quality web streaming. That means that listeners can make their choice out of two separate streams: [http://laut.fm/jukebox] & [http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u].
Please refer to our website (frsholland.nl)for full details. At this moment I have already contacted the responsible ‘streaming persons’.
[http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u]  Wednesday Sept. 4th 17:00- 21.00 UTC/ 19:00- 23:00 CEST.
[http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u]  Sunday Sept. 8th 15:00- 19.00 UTC/ 17:00- 21:00 CEST.
[http://laut.fm/jukebox] Saturday Sept. 7th 15:00- 19:00 UTC/ 17:00- 21:00 CEST
[http://laut.fm/jukebox]  Sunday Sept. 8th 08:00- 12:00 UTC/ 10:00- 14:00 CEST
[http://laut.fm/jukebox]  Thursday Sept. 12th 16:00- 20:00 UTC/ 18:00- 22:00 CEST

Any reports for last Sunday's 39th anniversary are welcome.

73s  Peter V.

Tues Sept 3

1617 2039 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1628 2027 Radio Speedy Gonzales. Frida "Something Going On," Patrick Hernandez "Born to be Alive." SINPO 33333.
1638 2021 Radio Concorde. ID, greetings, Patti Smith "Because the Night." SINPO 24332.
3905 1838 Radio Fox 48. IDs and off. SINPO 24332.
5055 1840 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44444.
5140 2005 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
6205 1639 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Rolling Stones "Tumbling Dice," Culture Club "Church of the Poisoned Mind." SINPO 44433.
6291 1849 Radio Pirana. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Proud Mary," Fairground Attraction "Find My Love." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)