Three in a row for FRS Holland

Dear FRS Friends,

In this special 40th year of FRS broadcasting, we thought to be 'Just a bit Different'. In line with previous years, we will be providing a number of thematic shows on shortwave.

However, opposite to previous years we will be airing three weeks in a row on Sunday evenings 19-21 UTC/ 21-23 CEST. The kick off will be on Sunday evening (July 19)!

Frequencies will be 7700 and a 2nd frequency which will be announced at a later moment (unknown at the moment but likely 5790 kHz). For the latest accurate info check our website!

Full details are to be found via the link below:
http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/142-frs-40-years-summer-event-in-july-august-2020.html

Put it on your calendar: On Sunday August 30th FRS will celebrate its 200th broadcast with a special evening's broadcast. Full details will follow in the 2nd half of August.

All the best & 73s,

Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS team

Logs 15 July 20

3905 2200 Radio Sovereign. SINPO 34333.
3920 1806 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 33433. Splash from 3925.
3925 1630 Unid. SINPO 34333. Laser 558 recording
4700 2207 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1801 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1750 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6290U 1756 Radio Nova Int (NL). SINPO 24432.
6305 1614 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 14 July 20

3905 1932 Radio Sovereign. SINPO 44333.
3925 1937 Unid. SINPO 54444. Laser 588 recordings
4700 2201 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1903 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1853 Radio 319. SINPO 44433. United DJs programme
6207 1910 Radio Jodelpiraat. SINPO 24432.
6290 1837 Panda Radio. SINPO 33433. Off 1841
6305 1844 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.

Radio Pacman eQSL

I received this attractive eQSL from Radio Pacman, who was relayed by Radio Piepzender on 3920 kHz on Sunday evening. Many thanks. Email: radio.pacman@hotmail.com

Logs 13 July 20

3910 1840 Radio Sovereign. SINPO 44433. Heard on 3905 at 2200 - SINPO 44333.
4700 1946 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5135 1848 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 33333.
5790 1834 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Move from 6390.
6290 1937 Panda Radio. SINPO 24332. Good peaks. Via NW Ireland SDR
6305 1612 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6390 1631 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme.
6930 1620 Radio Nova (pres). SINPO 24432.

Logs 12 July 20

3910 2156 Radio Sovereign. SINPO 44433. Test transmission
3920 2030 Radio Pacman via Piepzender. SINPO 54444.
4864 2025 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5135 2053 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 33333.
5780 1325 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
6130 0904 Radio Casanova. SINPO 35433.
6205 0922 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 33433.
6210 0910 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 33433.
6242 2044 Radio Emmeloord. SINPO 44333. Relay?
6290 0915 TRX Radio. SINPO 34433.
6305 1313 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6390 2039 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. Mi Amigo (Shortwave Service) programme

Logs 10 July 20

3920 1636 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 34433.
5140 2033 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44433.
6205 1646 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6285 2209 Unid. SINPO 44433. Recording of 80s offshore pirate Laser 558. Probably same station that had been using 5825 recently.
6305 1620 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Good peaks.
6380 1720 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 24332.
6387 1724 Misti Radio. SINPO 24332.
6930 1627 Radio Nova (UK). SINPO 34333.
7760 1708 Radio JVG. SINPO 25332.

Logs 9 July 20

3900 1810 Radio Baken 16. SINPO 34333.
4700 1831 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44433.
5140 1826 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5147 1805 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34433.
6285 1815 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
6286 1700 Radio Batavier. SINPO 34433.
6305 1838 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 23332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 8 July 20

4700 2202 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1750 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1745 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6100 1609 Radio Discovery. SINPO 34433.
6210 1724 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34333. Switched to 6206 at 1735 to avoid QRM.
6275 1646 Radio Batavier. SINPO 34433.
6275.5 1755 Misti Radio. SINPO 34433.
6305 1620 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR

Shortwave pirate recordings

Cupid Radio
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Radio Pandora
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Radio Abu Dhabi (Johnny Tobacco)
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Shortwave Radio (with Jack Russell of WMR)

Logs 7 July 2020

3940 1809 Mike Radio. SINPO 54444.
4700 2155 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1825 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1732 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6290 1800 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6290 1831 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34433.
6305 1715 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 33433. Some utility QRM

Logs 6 July 20

3920 1955 Unid. SINPO 43433. SSB QRM. Blues music
3935 2027 Reggae Radio. SINPO 24332.
4700 1942 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4862 1937 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 2002 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
6305 1633 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6380 1930 Radio 319. SINPO 44433.
6930 1644 Radio Nova (UK) (tent). SINPO 24332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Radio Nova Int (NL) eQSL

An eQSL received from Dutch pirate Radio Nova International for a broadcast on 6760U. Many thanks. Email: radionovasw@gmail.com

Logs 5 July 2020

3920 1603 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 33433. SSB QRM
3935 2019 WMBR (Worldwide Marine Broadcasters Radio). SINPO 34333.
5770 1113 Panda Radio. SINPO 23432.
5780 1018 Radio Harmony. SINPO 35433.
5790 1555 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6120 0903 Radio Casanova. SINPO 35433.
6205 0925 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 0910 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432.
6226 1059 Radio Benelux (tent). SINPO 33433. Co-channel utility
6275 1548 Radio KR1. SINPO 34433.
6280 1013 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6285 1537 Little Feat Radio. SINPO 34333. Via SDR in Belgium
6295 1035 Radio BZN. SINPO 23432.
6305 1028 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6390 0918 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
7760 1122 Radio JVG. SINPO 25332.

New show from Texas Radio Shortwave

Texas Radio Shortwave, an American free radio station, has announced the first in a series of every-so-often programs featuring listener-curated music.

The inaugural Treasure Chest of Texas Music will hold Texas artists’ songs selected by German listener Robert Kipp.  It will be broadcast at 1800 UTC on July 18, 2020.  International commercial broadcaster Channel 292 in Germany will transmit the program on 3955 kHz and 6070 kHz with a power of 10 kW.

Listeners outside Europe may wish to tune to this broadcast using a European software-defined radio (SDR) like the one at the University of Twente in The Netherlands.  The URL is http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/.

A limited-edition commemorative electronic verification will be available for listeners sending correct, detailed reception reports.  The email address is texasradiosw@gmail.com.

Reception reports must include times, song titles, the text of announcements, a SINPO/SIO signal rating, information on receiver and antenna, and comments on the program content. Listeners using a remote SDR should mention that.  Texas Radio Shortwave would like to receive audio clips along with written reports.

North American free radio stations are not licensed. Hobbyists run most of them purely for fun, although some have political or religious agendas.  Most free radio stations transmit using Single Side Band with modern amateur radio equipment; others use Amplitude Modulated vintage or homemade equipment.  It is common for free radio stations to broadcast images using Slow Scan TV.

Texas Radio Shortwave sails in international waters off the South Texas coast.  Its programs are broadcast in North America and Europe.

Logs 4 July 20

3920 1859 Continental Radio. SINPO 54444.
5140 1708 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5780 1055 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1015 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Move from 6390
6205 1715 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 1703 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 34433.
6285 1010 Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 24432. Back on this frequency at 17.18 (SINPO 34433)
6290 1650  Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 34433. Change of frequency.
6295 1640 Radio Dr Tim. SINPO 34433.
6305 1004 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6390 0957 Radio 319. Mi Amigo programme
6390 1854 Radio Joey. SINPO 44433.
6760U 0943 Radio Nova Int (NL). SINPO 24432,
6875 0952 Radio Europe (Italy). SINPO 24432.
7760 1020 Radio JVG. SINPO 25432. Radio Fryskeheide relay

Logs 3 July 20

3920 1835 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 34333.
3940 2201 Radio Batavia. SINPO 44433.
5140 2028 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1852 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34333.
6290 1827 Radio Pioneer. SINPO 24332.
6290 2212 Radio Tesla. SINPO 34333.
6305 2041 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 43333. Via NW Ireland SDR. Audio distorted
6390 1844 Radio Witte Reus. SINPO 44333.
6760U 2155 Radio Nova Int (NL). SINPO 24432.
6940 2035 Radio Pamela. SINPO 24332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 2 July 20

3940 1702 Mike Radio. SINPO 34433.
4861 1920 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1936 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1655 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5780 1650 Radio 319. SINPO 33433. Mi Amigo programme
6290 1925 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 44433.
6305 1626 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.
6930 1635 Radio Nova (UK). SINPO 35433.

Logs 1 July 20

4700 1750 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44433.
5780 1743 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5790 1735 Radio 319. SINPO 24332.
6276 1937 Radio Bella Italia. SINPO 24332.
6290 1703 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34333.
6305 1711 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.

Logs 30 June 20

5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5780 1650 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5790 1700 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6290 1635 Odynn Radio. SINPO 34433.
6305 1642 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.

Radio Igloo eQSL

I've received an eQSL from Radio Igloo after reporting on their broadcast last Friday. Many thanks.

Logs 29 June 20

4700 2059 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1845 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5780 1620 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1840 Radio 319. SINPO 23432. United DJs programme
6205 1835 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 33433
6305 1605 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432. Via SDR in Ireland
6955 2135 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 33333. Classical music

Logs 28 June 20

3902 1853 Misti Radio. SINPO 24332.
3920 1623 Radio Continental. SINPO 34333.
4863 1915 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1947 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44433.
5780 0945 Radio Harmony. SINPO 45444.
6130 0845 Radio Casanova. SINPO 35433.
6205 0939 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6261 0922 Radio Thunderbird. SINPO 24432. Fair peaks.
6275 0856 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44433.
6287 1937 XTC. SINPO 34433.
6290 0901 Radio Scotland Int. SINPO 34433.
6290 0933 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 24432. QSO with Scotland
6305 1600 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Change of frequency
6315 1906 Radio Zeppelin (pres). SINPO 24332.
6390 1840 Radio Joey. SINPO 34433.
6392 0909 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6940 0915 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34433.
7450 0852 Misti Radio. SINPO 23432.
7760 1654 Radio JVG. SINPO 25432.

Logs 27 June 20

5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5780 1150 Radio Harmony. SINPO 24332.
5790 1530 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
5880 1130 Panda Radio. SINPO 24332.
6070 1820 The Ghoul via Channel 292. SINPO 44333.
6205 1140 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6251 2158 Studio 52. SINPO 33333. Some utility QRM
6285 1702 Radio Monique. SINPO 34333.
6291 1110 XTC. SINPO 34333.
6305 1124 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.
6940 1643 Radio Pamela. SINPO 24332. Via SDR in Ireland
7760 1535 Radio JVG. SINPO 25342.

Logs 26 June 20

3920 2003 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 54444.
5140 2130 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44333.
5780 1642 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44333,
5790 1650 Radio 319. SINPO 24332. Mi Amigo programme
6205 1715 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6225 1947 Radio Doctor Tim. SINPO 34333.
6262 1958 Studio 52. SINPO 24332.
6286 1902 Radio Igloo. SINPO 34333.
6290 1952 Radio Pioneer. SINPO 24332.
6290 2135 Odynn Radio. SINPO 44333.
6305 1702 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24332. Via SDR in Ireland
6945 1708 Radio JVG. SINPO 24332. Via SDR in Ireland.

Logs 25 June 20

5140 1754 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5790 1602 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6305 1801 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 24 June 20

5140 1900 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1625 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1613 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6284 1925 Radio JVG. SINPO 24332. Relaying Radio Calypso
6305 2205 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.
6940 2155 Radio Pamela. SINPO 24332. Off 2203

Logs 23 June 20

4700 1945 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44433.
5140 1937 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1650 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6276 1928 Radio BZN. SINPO 33333. Splash from Iran clandestine on 6270
6305 1658 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.
6930 1950 Radio Nova (pres). SINPO 34333. No ID, off suddenly at 2000
7760 1912 Radio JVG. SINPO 25332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 22 June 20

5790 1655 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6205 1647 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6285 1629 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 24432.
6305 1707 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6930 1715 Radio Nova. SINPO 44433. Short test. Via NW Ireland SDR
7760 1720 Radio JVG. SINPO 24332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Radio Bluebird & Premier Radio eQSLs

I've received an eQSL from Radio Bluebird who is one of strongest Dutch medium wave pirates and often puts in a good signal into the UK. Premier Radio also sent me an eQSL after I logged him on an evening broadcast on 6285 kHz. Thanks to both stations.

Logs 21 June 20

1618 2039 Radio Alice. SINPO 34333. QSO
1620 2044 Radio Pandora (NL). SINPO 43433. QSO
1633 2054 Radio Mondeo. SINPO 33433.
1633 2059 Radio Alabama. SINPO 54444. Report to Mondeo
1641 2035 Radio Bluebird. SINPO 44433.
3905 2013 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 34333.
3940 1705 Radio Continental. SINPO 34433.
5140 1712 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 0852 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
6205 0846 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6210 0840 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 33433.
6285 0833 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
6285 1656 Radio Batavia. SINPO 24332.
6305 0940 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6940 0948 Radio Pamela. SINPO 25432. Fair peaks
9550 0953 Radio 319. SINPO 35433. Off 0955

Logs 20 June 20

3905 1848 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24332. Heard again at 2200 - now SINPO 34333.
4853 2145 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 44433.
5140 1940 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1136 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1519 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Change of frequency
6205 1127 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 35433.
6243 2150 Odynn Radio. SINPO 44433.
6262 1843 Studio 52. SINPO 24432.
6280 2220 WKOS. SINPO 24332.
6285 2110 Radio Batavia. SINPO 44433.
6290 2140 Radio Batavia. SINPO 44433. Change of frequency
6290.5 1113 Radio Skywire. SINPO 24432.
6305 1120 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6290 1853 Radio Tesla. SINPO 24432.
6375 1920 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 34333. Change of frequency
6390 1145 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo jingles
6390 1911 Radio Joey. SINPO 44433.
6424 1822 Radio Duck. SINPO 34433.
6959 2001 Radio Dr Tim. SINPO 24332.

Logs 19 June 20

3902 1839 Misti Radio. SINPO 34333.
5140 1905 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5770 2004 Panda Radio. SINPO 34333.
5790 1614 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. United DJs programme
6205 1630 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433. Back on this frequency
6220 1605 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 33433. Co-channel STANAG
6244 2035 Studio 52. SINPO 34333.
6260 2059 Radio Laguna. SINPO 24332.
6276 2041 Radio Bella Italia. SINPO 33433.
6283 2029 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444. Off 2045
6285 2136 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
6290 1848 Radio Pioneer. SINPO 34433.
6390 2021 Radio Witte Reus. SINPO 34333.
6940 2013 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34333. Via SDR in Ireland
7760 1645 Radio JVG (tent). SINPO 25432.

Logs 18 Jun 20

1638 2050 Radio Bluebird. SINPO 44433.
1647 2042 Radio Nachtzwerver. SINPO 24332.
4700 2022 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44433.
5140 2029 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1656 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. United DJs programme
6220 2035 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 42332. Co-channel STANAG
6240.5 2017 Radio Dr Tim. SINPO 24332. Off 2020
6275 1724 Radio Altrex. SINPO 24332.
6285 1717 Radio Monique. SINPO 34333.
6290 2010 Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 24332.
6305 1645 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333. Via NW Ireland SDR

Radio Piepzender eQSL

Great eQSL received from Radio Piepzender for reception on 3920 on June 12. Many thanks!

Logs 17 Jun 20

5140 1853 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 2158 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444.
5790 1657 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. Mi Amigo programme
5836 1841 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6220 1705 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 32332. Co-channel STANAG utility
6280 1901 Odynn Radio. SINPO 44433.
6285 1710 Radio Tesla. SINPO 24332.
6305 1643 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333. Via NW Ireland SDR

Shortwave pirate recordings

Xenon Transmitting Company
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Radio Tesla
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Charity Radio
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The Ghoul
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WKOS
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Radio Mustang and Tidalwave
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Radio Rob

New programme from Radio Igloo

The best Radio Igloo Show ever ... at least that's our own opinion.

On Friday next week, June 26 at 1900 UTC (2100 European Daylight Time) the show will be transmitted from one of our shortwave transmitters in central Europe on 6285 kHz or on a free frequency nearby.

This program has been made possible because some of our listeners have helped us with the show and our broadcasting engineer who makes sure it comes on air.

We hope you will enjoy our music-show. We appreciate to hear from you and audioclips are always welcome.

Greetings from The Radio Igloo Team

radioigloo@gmail.com

Logs 16 Jun 20

4700 2200 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 2205 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 2212 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444.
5790 1646 Radio 319. SINPO 24332. United DJs programme
6220 1610 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 32332. Co-channel utility
6260 1627 Radio Monique. SINPO 34333.
6265 1715 Radio Polkawelle. SINPO 34333.
6305 1620 Radio Merlin Int. SINP 34333.

Logs 15 June 20

4700 1841 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44444.
5140 1632 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1848 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. Veronica programme
6205 1835 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433. Back on regular frequency
6210 1613 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6288 1829 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24332.
6305 1605 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.
6940 2155 Radio Pamela. SINPO 43333. Via NW Ireland SDR. Some SSB & utility QRM

Logs 14 June 20

3920 1632 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 34333. At 2205 SINPO 55444.
4700 1656 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 34333.
5140 2200 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 54444.
6120 0921 Radio Casanova. SINPO 35433. With Radio Utopia
6205 0904 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 2150 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 54444. Change from usual frequency
6210 0857 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432.
6260 0850 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6285 1220 Radio Scotland Int. SINPO 34433. QSO with Ronalisa & Zeewolf
6285 1610 Odynn Radio. SINPO 34333.
6290 0839 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34433.
6290 1235 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432.
6305 0910 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.
6385 0845 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6940 1242 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 13 June 20

3905 2020 Radio Ascona. SINPO 44333.
5140 1657 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5780 1136 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1145 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6205 1125 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 35433.
6305 1115 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6390 2015 Radio Joey, SINPO 44433.
6940 2038 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34333. Via SDR in Ireland

Logs 12 June 20

3920 1706 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 34433. Up to 54444 by 1844.
4853 2150 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34232. High QRN tonight
5140 1828 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1655 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6205 1630 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6285 1649 Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 23432. Switched to 6280 at 1700 (24432)
6292 1635 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 23432.
6305 1624 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.

Cool AM-Mix Radio Int & Radio Mondeo eQSLs

I received an eQSL for a programme marking the 76th anniversary of D-Day co-produced by Cool AM Radio and Mix Radio International. The show was relayed via Mix's transmitter in the USA and the eQSL came via Cool AM. I heard it on an SDR in SW England.

I also received an eQSL from Dutch medium wave pirate Radio Mondeo. He was logged on June 7 on 1633 kHz in QSO with Radio Alabama.

Thanks for the QSLs.

Logs 11 June 20

5140 1825 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1811 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. Radio Mi Amigo programme
5836 1819 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6205 1608 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6290 2142 Odynn Radio. SINPO 34433. Good peaks
6305 1530 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.
6925 1545 Radio JVG (pres). SINPO 34433. Relay of Dutch LPAM station

Logs 10 June 20

3940 1922 Mike Radio. SINPO 54444.
5140 1907 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5836 1902 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 33333.
6205 1855 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6305 1915 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 9 June 20

3400 1949 Unid. SINPO 54444. Non-stop oldies, via NW Ireland SDR
5140 1932 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5720 1728 Misti Radio. SINPO 35433.
5790 1553 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
5828 1719 Radio Aristona. SINPO 34433.
6205 1610 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6275 1733 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34333.
6285 1617 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6305 1632 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44433. Via NW Ireland SDR
7760 1602 Radio JVG. SINPO 24432.

Premier Radio eQSL

Premier Radio Int sent me this eQSL for logging his station on June 6 on 6280 kHz. Thanks Jimmy.

Logs 8 June 20

5140 1828 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1629 Radio 319. SINPO 24432. United DJs programme
5836 1840 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6205 1617 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6290 1845 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34333.
6305 1639 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24332. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 7 June 20

1633 2043 Radio Mondeo. SINPO 33433. QSO
1633 2051 Radio Alabama. SINPO 44433. QSO
1655 2034 Radio Witte Raaf. SINPO 34333.
5140 1738 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 0902 Radio Harmony. SINPO 45444.
5790 0856 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
6100 1516 Radio Discovery. SINPO 34433. Change of frequency
6130 0837 Radio Casanova. SINPO 34433.
6205 0932 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 0845 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432.
6210 1351 Radio Discovery. SINPO 24432.
6265 0910 Radio Scotland Int. SINPO 34433.
6270 1330 Radio Batavia. SINPO 34433.
6280 1320 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6285 2019 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444.
6288 1338 Radio KR1. SINPO 33433.
6290 0832 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 24432.
6305 0851 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6377 1657 Radio Joey. SINPO 44444.
6930 1510 Radio Nova (UK). SINPO 45444. Sudden off 1533. See comments
6940 0920 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34433.

Logs 6 Jun 20

1630 2156 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. SINPO 34333.
1652 2151 Radio Moby Dick. SINPO 34333.
3845 2141 Radio 3000 (tent). SINPO 24332.
3920 1908 Radio Quintus. SINPO 34333.
3940 1913 Continental Radio. SINPO 44333.
4700 2055 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4830 2042 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333. Moved to 4835 at 2049.
5140 2050 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44333.
5780 1135 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5790 1920 Radio 319. SINPO 44333. Mi Amigo programme
5880 1125 Panda Radio. SINPO 24432.
6200 1148 Radio Scotland Int. SINPO 33433. Short test, off 1152
6205 1143 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6260 2232 Cupid Radio. SINPO 54444.
6280 1057 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34433. Off 1101
6285 1110 Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 24432.
6288 1928 Radio Johnny Tobacco. SINPO 54444. On 6290 at 2035. SINPO 54444.
6290 1104 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 44433.
6290 1630 Radio Pandora. SINPO 44433. Strong peaks. Via NW Ireland SDR
6868U 2200 Cool AM & Mix Radio Int (USA). SINPO 24332. D-Day commemoration programme

Logs 5 Jun 20

4700 1840 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 43433. Co-channel utility QRM
5140 1728 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1625 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
5836 1845 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23432.
6205 1619 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6243 1708 Mike Radio. SINPO 54444.
6275 1652 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6290 1643 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432. Moved to 6292 at 1647
6290 1720 Radio Ronalisa. SINPO 34433.
6305 1633 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6392 1702 Misti Radio. SINPO 34433.

Logs 4 Jun 20

4700 1930 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5790 1645 Radio 319. SINPO 34333.
5836 1739 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332. Best in LSB to avoid utility
6205 1655 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6275 1724 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34333.
6305 1712 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR

Summer free radio gathering cancelled

The annual get-together for free radio fans and pirate radio operators in the Netherlands has been cancelled because of the Covid-19 emergency.

The Shortwave Combination Holland (SWCH) was organising this summer's event. But in a statement on their website, SWCH said the crisis has made it impossible for social distancing rules to be maintained if too many attended.

"We are very sorry to inform you of this, we would have liked to continue the Summer BBQ meeting, but the 1.5 meter measure is taking this opportunity away. We look forward to seeing you at the Summer BBQ meeting next year."

The annual summer meeting has proved a popular event in the free radio calendar giving listeners and operators from across Europe a chance to meet up and chat about radio over a few beers.

More information on the SWCH website: http://www.swcholland.com/summer-bbq-2020/

Logs 3 Jun 20

5140 1834 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1640 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. United DJs programme
5836 1841 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6305 1655 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 2 Jun 20

5140 1815 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1802 Radio 319. SINPO 44433. Mi Amigo programme
5836 1808 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332. Splash from WMR on 5840
6205 1555 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6290 1754 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 44433.

Disappointment for Radio Igloo

Last time we were on air with our Radio Igloo Show we received more than 60 reception-reports and
many audio clips. Many listeners also told us they appreciated our program with music of various kinds.

We were therefore inspired to make a new music-show and asked 11 of our most diligent listeners and reporters around the world to help us. We asked them to record and send us a short audio file introducing themselves and the song they chose.

Our disappointment was great when only one single listener sent us an audio file. One listener has promised, but not delivered. One listener told us he can not record an audio-clip. Two listeners have refused to help us. The rest have not responded at all.

With such a lack of interest in helping us, we have decided not to produce any more programs of this kind. Maybe we will shut down the business completely. There are many another things we can spend our time on.

We wish you all a nice corona-free summer

The Radio Igloo Team

Logs 1 Jun 20

4700 1844 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1757 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 33333. Some SSB QRM
5780 2152 Radio Harmony. SINPO 55444.
5790 1555 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme.
5836 1752 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6205 1745 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6275 1535 Radio Batavia. SINPO 34433.
6290 1759 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34433.
6305 1601 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.

Skyline Radio Germany & Premier Radio eQSLs

Two new eQSLs received from Skyline Radio Germany who I heard on Saturday afternoon on 6160 kHz via Shortwaveradio.de and Premier Radio Int who was on 6930 kHz later that evening. Many thanks!

Texas Radio Shortwave announces broadcast schedule for rest of 2020

Texas Radio Shortwave, an American free radio station, has announced its formal broadcast schedule for the rest of 2020.

These broadcasts are aimed at European listeners and usually will feature music by Texas artists. The first three programs will highlight Buddy Holly, Willie Nelson, and Roy Orbison.

Channel 292 in Germany will transmit the hour-long programs at 0900 UTC on 6070 kHz with a power of 10 kW. Broadcasts are scheduled on the third Saturday of each month. Those dates are June 20, July 18, August 15, September 19, October 17, November 21, and December 19. Channel 292 will broadcast a special program at 1900 UTC on December 25, 2020, on the same frequency.

Texas Radio Shortwave will schedule programs on other dates, times, and stations to reach listeners in North America and Europe.

Texas Radio Shortwave verifies 100 percent of all correct, detailed reception reports. The station often issues special, limited-edition eQSLs for its programs.

Reception reports must include times, song titles, the text of announcements, a SINPO/SIO signal rating, information on receiver and antenna, and comments on the program content.

Listeners using remote software-defined receivers (SDRs) should mention that. Texas Radio
Shortwave would like to receive audio clips of the broadcasts along with the detailed reports.Reports should be sent to texasradiosw@gmail.com.

Texas Radio Shortwave is located on a ship anchored in the Gulf of Mexico off the South Texas coast. Its programs are broadcast in North America and Europe.

Logs 31 May 20

1631 2048 Radio Concorde. SINPO 34333.
1638 2128 Radio Bluebird. SINPO 54444.
1647 2112 Radio Witte Tornado. SINPO 44433.
1670 2120 Radio Digital. SINPO 44433.
3940 2030 Piraten Team Overijssel. SINPO 44333. ID as "Station PTO"
4700 2025 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4840 2105 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 2038 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 0910 Radio Harmony. SINPO 45444.
5790 0920 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme.
6070 2055 The Ghoul via Channel 292. SINPO 54444.
6205 0843 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 0838 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23332.
6305 0832 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
9070 1048 Radio Pamela. SINPO 25432. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 30 May 20

1615 2230 Radio Blauwe Koe. SINPO 44433.
1639 2226 Radio Yogi Bear & Dr Einstein. SINPO 34333.
1652 2242 Radio Moby Dick. SINPO 44433.
1670 2235 Radio Technical Man. SINPO 54444.
3935 2205 WMBR. SINPO 34333.
4700 2212 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1836 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1101 Radio 319. SINPO 35433.
5836 1640 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23432.
5880 1614 Panda Radio. SINPO 34433.
6160 1445 Skyline Radio Germany. SINPO 35433. Relay by Shortwaveradio.de, also on 3975
6205 1052 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 1427 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432.
6262 1853 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24332. Frequency change
6262 1915 Studio 52. SINPO 34333.
6280 1627 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432.
6280 2200 WKOS. SINPO 34333.
6287 1825 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444.
6288 2155 Cupid Radio. SINPO 55444. Station says being heard in Brazil
6290 1633 Radio Pandora. SINPO 34433. Playing tape of Subterranean Sounds from 1995
6290 1920 Panda Radio. SINPO 34333.
6305 1045 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6390 1847 Radio Joey. SINPO 44444.
6930 1910 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34333
9070 1117 Radio Pamela. SINPO 25432. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 29 May 20

1611 2217 Radio Alabama. SINPO 44433.
1642 2222 Radio Turftrekker. SINPO 54444.
3905 2157 Radio Mustang & Tidalwave. SINPO 54444.
3940 1945 Mike Radio. SINPO 55444.
3940 2143 Radio Batavia. SINPO 44433.
4700 1849 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4839 1917 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1900 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1647 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6262 1938 Studio 52. SINPO 33333. Bursts of utility
6290 2148 Radio Oscar Zulu. SINPO 43433. SSB QRM
6305 1625 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6940 1843 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34333. Off 1847
6940 2205 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 23432.
9630 1837 Radio JVG. SINPO 23432

Logs 28 May 20

4700 1830 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1825 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1604 Radio Harmony. SINPO 34433.
5836 1820 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23332.
5790 1612 Radio 319. SINPO 24432. Mi Amigo programme.
6205 1556 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 24432.
6240.5 1900 Love Parade Radio. SINPO 24332. Fair peaks.
6310 1810 Radio Zeppelin (pres). SINPO 24332.

Logs 27 May 20

4700 1844 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4841 2016 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34433.
5140 1850 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
5780 2027 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444.
5790 1659 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Change of frequency. Mi Amigo programme
6205 1606 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6276 2045 Trance AM. SINPO 33333.
6305 1558 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6310 1835 Zeppelin Radio (tent). SINPO 34333.
6940 1545 Radio JVG (pres). SINPO 24432.
17730 1552 Radio 319. SINPO 35433. Via NW Ireland SDR. Deep fades.

Radio Emma Toc eQSL

Radio Emma Toc confirmed my report after I heard the station on Monday via Channel 292. There's another chance hear the station this evening at 1900 UTC on 6070. The station, which celebrates the UK's first regular radio broadcast service 2MT, has a website at emmatoc.org

Logs 26 May 20

4700 1935 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 53443. Co-channel utility.
5140 1945 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44433.
5780 2148 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444.
5790 1618 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme.
5836 1645 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23332.
6205 1610 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6305 1601 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6940 2154 Radio Nova. SINPO 54444. Via NW Ireland SDR. Jingles then off.
9260 1955 Radio JVG. SINPO 24432.

Logs 25 May 20

3920 1928 Radio Telefunken 2525. SINPO 53443. Bursts of SSB QRM. Sounded like Mike Radio
3940 1944 Radio Boomerang. SINPO 54444.
4840 1955 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1843 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44433.
5780 1540 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5790 1530 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6205 1512 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6305 1507 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.
7760 1520 Radio JVG. SINPO 25432.

Pirate radio recordings

Radio Barones
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Time Radio
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Radio WDR
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Studio 52
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Radio 102

Premier Radio Int eQSL

Thanks Premier Radio International for the eQSL after I logged him on Saturday evening on 6940 kHz.

Logs 24 May 20

3940 2037 Station DDT. SINPO 34333. Relay of FM pirate via Continental (maybe). Thanks to Zeewolf for help with IDing this station.
4700 2030 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4840 2022 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 33333.
5140 2100 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 44333. American radio music show
5790 1056 Radio 319. SINPO 35443. Mi Amigo programme
5880 1141 Panda Radio. SINPO 24432.
6205 1105 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6250 1210 Panda Radio. SINPO 24432. Move from 5880.
6250 1416 Free Radio Victoria. SINPO 34433.
6264 2054 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444.
6275 1126 Radio 819 (tent). SINPO 24332.
6288 1110 Misti Radio. SINPO 24332.
6305 1030 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6321 1152 XTC. SINPO 34433.
6850 1047 Blue Moon Radio (pres). SINPO 24432.
6940 1040 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34433.
6950 2047 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 34333. Classical music

Logs 23 May 20

1615 2157 Radio Blauwe Koe. SINPO 44433.
1652 2205 Radio Moby Dick. SINPO 44433.
1660 2210 Radio Nachtzwerver. SINPO 24332.
4700 2018 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 43433. Utility QRM
5140 2023 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1005 Radio 319. SINPO 35433. Mi Amigo programme
6205 1012 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6210 1548 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432. Splash from LHH.
6262 2010 Studio 52. SINPO 34433.
6280 0952 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6285 2005 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 34433.
6287 2034 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444.
6305 0958 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6310 2000 Radio 819. SINPO 234432. Splash from Merlin, German talk
6390 1954 Radio Joey. SINPO 34433.
6850 1114 Blue Moon Radio (pres). SINPO 35433. No IDs heard but confirmed by station in Irish Paul's blog
6940 2145 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 24432. Fair peaks
7760 1525 Radio JVG. SINPO 35433.

Logs 22 May 20

3942 1645 Misti Radio. SINPO 24432.
5140 1720 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
5790 1628 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme
5836 1652 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23432. Splash from 5840 (WMR)
6205 1620 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6246 1610 Radio Batavier. SINPO 34333.
6290 1715 Skyline Radio Germany. SINPO 24432.
6305 1640 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6850 1658 Blue Moon Radio (pres). SINPO 34433. No IDs heard.

Logs 21 May 20

4435 1820 Unid. Non-stop oldies from 70s & 80s. SINPO 44433. Message on HFU forum announcing test broadcast. Coming from Ireland but different to the 6510 non-stop music station heard recently
4841 1810 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34433.
5140 1803 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1618 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme.
6205 1847 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6305 1606 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34333.

Skyline Radio Germany back on the air in 2020

IT'S ALWAYS ROCK'N'ROLL - NOTHING ELSE MATTERS!

Shortwaveradio.de kindly gave us the fifth 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, six hours on May 30, 2020, the Saturday before Whitsun, 14.00 - 20.00 UTC would be a good time to give us a listen again.

Try the 75 and 49 metre band shortwave on 3975 and 6160 kHz! Let's keep fingers crossed that propagation is good again!

We received more than 40 reception reports again in December 2019 and we hope we can be as successful as then again! So don't hesitate to write in again.

It might be a good chance for you to grab our first brand-new 2020 eQSL-card design! Attention: This one is available as eQSL-card only!

For our listeners outside of Europe: please check the various webSDRs, and we will verify every correct reception report with our eQSL also.

We look forward to your reception reports, criticisms and commendations 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

Logs 20 May 20

4700 1855 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
4842 1850 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1703 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5790 1619 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6205 1611 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433
7765 1605 Radio JVG. SINPO 25432. Off 1610

Premier Radio Int eQSL

A new eQSL from Premier Radio Int after I logged him a few days ago. Thanks Jimmy.

Logs 19 May 20

5140 1655 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24332.
5790 1634 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
6205 1623 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6290 1701 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 44433. ID in morse
6310 1650 Skyline Radio Germany. SINPO 24432.
7765 1711 Radio JVG (tent). SINPO 25432.

Logs 18 May 20

3397 1848 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. United DJs programme
3902 1716 Misti Radio. SINPO 24432.
5790 1623 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Off 1626
5836 1631 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23332.
6205 1550 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433
6290 1710 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6305 1645 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.

Logs 17 May 20

4840 2024 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 44333.
5140 1530 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 24432.
5780 0941 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5790 1725 Radio 319. SINPO 24432.
6130 0917 Misti Radio. SINPO 25432.
6205 0955 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 35433.
6210 0927 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 23432.
6282 0922 Melkbus Radio. SINPO 24432.
6288 1732 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6290 1107 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34433. Eurovision tunes
6305 0950 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.
6310 1752 Radio Zeppelin (tent). SINPO 24332. No ID heard but light jazz music heard
6510 1305 Unid. Non-stop 80s pop. SINPO 44433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6930 0935 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34433.

Logs 16 May 20

3902 1709 Misti Radio. SINPO 34333.
5140 1719 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1704 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme.
5836 1714 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23332. Splash from WMR on 5840.
6205 1125 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 35433.
6305 1117 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6875 1110 Radio Europe (Italy). SINPO 24432.
6925 1104 Radio JVG (pres). SINPO 24432.

Logs 15 May 20

1633 1927 Radio Turftrekker. SINPO 34433.
5140 1715 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1659 Misti Radio. SINPO 34433.
5790 1635 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording.
5836 1707 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23332.
6205 1626 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6264 1734 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34433.
6305 1641 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44433. Via NW Ireland SDR.
6375 1914 Radio 102. SINPO 33333.
6425 1940 Radio Stanciya Russian Hooligans. SINPO 33433.
6940 1935 Radio JVG. SINPO 34433. Relaying Radio Heideruiter

Logs 14 May 20

4700 1850 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1840 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1640 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme.
5836 1711 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 23432. Splash from WMR on 5840
6205 1650 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6305 1659 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6925 1845 Radio JVG. SINPO 24332.

Radio Nordsee Int & Radio Joey eQSLs

Radio Nordsee International, heard via Channel 292, sent an eQSL for a report in March. An eQSL has also arrived from Radio Joey for reception in January. Thanks to both stations. 

Logs 13 May 20

5140 1631 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1554 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme.
5836 1637 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23432.
6205 1605 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6280.5 1855 Radio Dr Tim. SINPO 34333.
6305 1615 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6375 1839 Radio 102. SINPO 24332. Fair peaks.

Logs 12 May 20

4700 1903 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44444.
5140 1910 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1630 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme
6205 1600 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 44433.
6262 1941 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444. Moved from 6297
6297 1925 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 54444.
6305 1620 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6925 1625 Radio JVG. SINPO 24432.
6940 1613 Radio Pamela. SINPO 24432. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 11 May 20

1633 2107 Ros AM. SINPO 44433.
1640 2111 Old Timer Radio. SINPO 44433.
1655 2055 Radio Witte Raaf. SINPO 34433.
3934U 2048 Baltic Sea Radio (tent). SINPO 34433. Off without ID but used this frequency before
3940 2000 Mike Radio. SINPO 54444.
4700 2015 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1630 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1605 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording.
5800 1645 Misti Radio. SINPO 34433.
6205 1615 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 44433.
6285 1621 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432. Little Richard tribute
6285 1949 Radio Twentana. SINPO 24432.
6295 2037 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432. Move from 6285 to avoid Chinese jammer on 6280
6305 1559 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 24432.

Radio Piepzender & Premier Radio eQSLs

Dutch medium wave station Radio Piepzender sent me an eQSL after I heard the station on 3920 kHz on May 3. Piepzender can be heard on 1467 kHz with 100W. The antenna is a vertical with top hat. Email address is foxradio1@hotmail.com 

Also thanks to Premier Radio Int for an eQSL after I logged him on Sunday. He had to move from 6285 after splash from another Irish station, Radio Cuckoo, on 6290.

Logs 10 May 20

1638 2047 Radio Bluebird. SINPO 34333.
1648 2108 Radio Peereboom. SINPO 33333. SSB QRM, signing off.
3920 1301 Mike Radio. SINPO 24332. Audio test.
5140 2039 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 0920 Radio 319. SINPO 44433. Paradise FM relay.
5836 1600 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23332.
5880 1545 Panda Radio. SINPO 34433.
6130 0840 Radio Casanova. SINPO 35433
6205 0915 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 44433
6210 0910 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 33433. Splash from 6205.
6270 0853 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 24332. Move from 6285.
6275 1511 Studio 52. SINPO 34333.
6284 2006 XTC. SINPO 44333. Some static but audible on SDR in SW UK
6285 0845 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 23432. Splash from Cuckoo.
6285 1449 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6290 0845 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 33433
6305 0905 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433
6375 0903 Radio 102. SINPO 24432. ID and off.
6388 1443 Radio Witte Reus. SINPO 34433.
6510 1249 Radio JVG. SINPO 24432.

Texas Radio Shortwave to test on 3955 kHz

Texas Radio Shortwave, an American free radio station, has announced three test broadcasts on May 16, 2020.  The broadcasts will determine listenership and propagation feasibility on a newly activated frequency in the 75-meter shortwave broadcast band.

Channel 292 in Germany will transmit the hour-long broadcasts — at 0300 UTC, 1800 UTC, and
2100 UTC — on 3955 kHz with a transmitter power of 4 kW.

Texas Radio Shortwave will send a limited-edition commemorative electronic verification for
correct, detailed reception reports. Reports should be sent to texasradiosw@gmail.com. Reception reports must contain times, song titles, the text of announcements, a SINPO/SIO signal rating, information on receiver and antenna, and comments on the program content. Listeners using remote software-defined receivers (SDRs) should mention that.

Texas Radio Shortwave would like to receive audio clips of the broadcast along with detailed reports.
3955 kHz is part of the 75-meter amateur band in IARU Region 2 (consisting mostly of North and South America).

During May, propagation predictions for 0300 UTC show the strongest signal into the Eastern US and Canada, the northern half of Africa, all of Europe, and portions of Eastern Asia. At 1800 UTC, the prediction is for the strongest signal in Europe and the Northern third of Africa. Strongest signal coverage for the 2100 UTC broadcast is predicted to be like 0300 UTC excluding North America. Listenable signals may be possible in other areas of the world.

Texas Radio Shortwave is located on a ship anchored in the Gulf of Mexico off the South Texas coast. Its programs are broadcast in North America and Europe.

Logs 9 May 20

3920 1756 Radio Quintus. SINPO 34232. Strong QRN.
3935 2113 WMBR. SINPO 34333.
3940 1844 Mike Radio. SINPO 54343.
5140 1826 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1028 Radio Harmony. SINPO 35443.
5790 1532 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recordings.
6205 1010 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 35443.
6243 1831 Panda Radio. SINPO 24332.
6265 2104 Cupid Radio. SINPO 44433.
6285 2048 WKOS. SINPO 34333.
6286 1727 Radio Abu Dhabi.  SINPO 44333.
6296 1812 Radio Joey. SINPO 44333. On 6295 at 2043. SINPO 44333.
6305 1050 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6380 1020 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording
6388 1740 Radio Witte Reus. SINPO 34333.
6425 1752 Radio Rammstein (tent). SINPO 24332.
6510 1802 Radio JVG. SINPO 34333. Relay of Radio Fryskeheide.
6875 1055 Radio Europe. SINPO 23332.
6930 1040 Radio Nova. SINPO 35443. Via NW Ireland SDR

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Logs 8 May 20

4700 1737 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44433.
4860 1732 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 34333.
5140 1905 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1742 Radio 319. SINPO 35333. Mi Amigo recording.
6205 1843 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 44444.
6244 1916 Studio 52. SINPO 34333.
6245 1716 Radio Altrex. SINPO 34333.
6262 1634 Radio Batavier (B4). SINPO 34333.
6285 1710 Radio Ronnie AM (tent). SINPO 24332. IDs not clear.
6295 1728 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34333. QSO with Ronnie.
6305 1853 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44333. Special VE Day programme. Via NW Ireland SDR.
6875 1750 Radio Europe. SINPO 24332.

Logs 7 May 20

1615 2153 Radio Blauwe Koe. SINPO 44333.
1640 2158 Radio Casablanca. SINPO 44333.
4700 2001 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5140 1823 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 2006 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444. Slight het.
5790 1633 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. United DJs programme.
6205 1628 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 24432.
6245 1955 Radio Frieloo. SINPO 33333.
6260 1640 Radio Monique. SINPO 34433.
6280 1755 Radio Altrex. SINPO 24332. Fair peaks.
6290 1750 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6295 2022 Radio 102. SINPO 34333.
6305 1646 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6307 1805 Radio Skywire (tent). SINPO 33333.
6388 1941 Radio Witte Reus. SINPO 34333.
6390 1813 Old Timer Radio (tent). SINPO 44333. Change of frequency.
6410 1745 Old Timer Radio. SINPO 43433. Co-channel utility.

Logs 6 May 20

1633 2128 Ros AM. SINPO 23432.
1638 2143 Radio Bluebird. SINPO 44433.
5140 2150 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.

Premier Radio Int eQSL

Ronan O'Rahilly is remembered in this new eQSL from Premier Radio Int. I logged the station on Saturday. Many thanks Jimmy.

Logs 5 May 20

1640 2201 Radio Casablanca. SINPO 44433. QSO
1642 2158 Radio Monte Carlo. SINPO 34333. QSO
5140 1800 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5790 1626 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo programme.
5836 1808 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 23432. Splash from WMR on 5840.
6205 1614 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6240 1635 Radio AC DC (tent). SINPO 33433. SSB QRM.
6305 1640 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
6320 1555 Radio Joey. SINPO 34433.

Logs 4 May 20

1636 2210 Radio Mustang. SINPO 34433.
3940 1935 Mike Radio. SINPO 54343. Off 1943.
4700 1956 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 44333.
5140 1648 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34333.
5780 1948 Radio Harmony. SINPO 54444.
5790 1604 Radio 319. SINPO 34333. United DJs programme
5836 1655 Radio Europe (Ukraine). SINPO 24332.
6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6260 1943 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 34333.
6280 1553 Radio Batavia. SINPO 44333.
6305 1630 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 44333. Via NW Ireland SDR
7760 1614 Radio JVG. Via NW Ireland SDR

Logs 3 May 20

3920 1715 Radio Piepzender. SINPO 34433.
4700 1657 Radio Mystery 21. SINPO 54444.
5780 1229 Radio Harmony. SINPO 35433.
5790 1649 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording.
5836 1710 Radio Europe (Ukraine)(pres). SINPO 23432. Splash from newly returned World Music Radio on 5840.
6205 0934 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34333.
6210 0926 Radio King Shortwave. SINPO 33433. Splash from 6205.
6253.5 1657 XTC. SINPO 44433. Via NW Ireland SDR.
6275 0911 Misti Radio. SINPO 24432.
6285 1012 Ronnie AM. SINPO 24432. QSO with Zwarte Non.
6290 0917 Radio Cuckoo. SINPO 34433.
6290 1329 Radio Fox 48. SINPO 24432.
6300 0906 Radio Quintus. SINPO 34433.
6305 0957 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 33433. Splash from Quintus. Via NW Ireland SDR.
6380 0922 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording.
6875 1005 Radio Europe. SINPO 24332.
6940 0950 Radio Pamela. SINPO 34433. Via NW Ireland SDR
7450 0939 Misti Radio. SINPO 25432. Move from 6275.

Logs 2 May 20

1672 2140 Radio Barones. SINPO 54444.
3940 1637 Mike Radio. SINPO 44433.
5140 1703 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
5780 1005 Radio Harmony. SINPO 44433.
5790 1012 Radio 319. SINPO 34433.
5835 1247 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 34433.
5836 1835 Radio Europe (Ukraine) (pres). SINPO 24332.
5885 1558 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 24432.
6205 1050 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6255 2051 Radio Parade Int. SINPO 34433.
6260 1602 Mustang Radio. SINPO 54444.
6260 1649 Studio 52. SINPO 34433. Mustang off.
6285 0953 Radio Enterprise (tent). SINPO 24432. Star Trek theme & off.
6285 2059 Radio Enterprise. SINPO 34333.
6285 1627 Radio Dolfijn. SINPO 24432. Change of frequency.
6285 1655 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433. Dolfijn signed off.
6305 0947 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6305 1855 Radio Merlin Int. SINPO 34433.
6305 1715 Radio Johnny Tobacco. SINPO 54444.
6315 2111 WKOS. SINPO 23432. Splash from Joey. In clear after Joey signed off at 2118. SINPO 24432.
6320 1827 Radio Joey. SINPO 54444.
6320 2135 WKOS. SINPO 34333. Move from 6315.
6325 1120 Premier Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
6400 1115 Unid. SINPO 34433. Non-stop disco music.
6875 0955 Radio Europe. SINPO 24432.
6930 1240 Radio Nova. SINPO 45444. Via NW Ireland SDR.
6940 1104 Radio Pamela. SINPO 24332. Via Emerald SDR, Ireland.

Logs 1 May 20

1642 2227 Radio Barones. SINPO 34433. Signing off.
5140 2218 Charleston Radio Int. SINPO 34433.
5780 2212 Radio Harmony. SINPO 35433.
5790 1850 Radio 319. SINPO 34433. Mi Amigo recording.
5805 1537 Radio 208. SINPO 254332. Assumed this is launch of promised shortwave service in parallel with 1440 kHz.
6205 2200 Laser Hot Hits. SINPO 34433.
6285 1736 Radio Zeewolf. SINPO 34433.
6285 2207 WKOS. SINPO 34333.
6305 1742 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). SINPO 44433.
6320 1755 Radio Zeppelin (pres). SINPO 24332.