Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Pirate radio special

Spotted by a Digital Spy poster:

BBC London 94.9
Monday May 4: 3pm to 7pm UK time (1400-1800UTC)

Tony Blackburn's Pirate Radio Special
A lookback at the era of pirate radio with Tony Blackburn, great guests and music.

http://www.bbc. co.uk/london/radio/

(via Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)

I guess this refers to the offshore stations of the 60s rather than the current wave of FM pirates in London (which sometimes causes QRM to BBC London's FM channel).

Monday, April 27, 2009

Mon April 27

4025: Laser Hot Hits heard @ 1830 with Martin Scott playing Neneh Cherry. Good signal peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 54444.

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1825. Good steady signal. SINPO 44444.

6925u: Spider Radio heard @ 2015 with oldies. Weaker signal tonight. SINPO 24332.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Sun April 26

4025: Laser Hot Hits with dance music @ 0755. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5810: Radio Geronimo with rock music @ 1010, off at 1012. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio playing French songs @ 0750. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Free Radio Victoria playing the Shadows @ 1200. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6140: Radio Gloria via Wertachtal signing on @ 0900, playing rock and pop music. SINPO 55544.

6205: Radio Suzuki playing oldies @ 0945. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6210: Radio Mustang playing Queen songs @ 1035, followed by ID. Quick fading on signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio with the Cutting Crew's "I Just Died in Your Arms @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Marabu via Mystery heard @ 0810 with alternative music, programme in German. SINPO 34333.

6280: Radio Altrex playing M "Pop Music" @ 0815. Weak signal, with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6290: Radio Quintus heard @ 0920 playing Finnish rockers Lordi. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Relmus heard testing, playing the Beatles "Penny Lane" @ 1515. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Pionier playing country music @ 1145 followed by ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6660u: Unid station playing techno music @ 1940. In AM mode but best in usb to avoid co-channel strong French QSO in lsb. SINPO 23332.

6870: Radio Playback Int heard @ 1715 with JJ live playing Abba "Mamma Mia." SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio coming in well tonight. Heard @ 2006 with canned ID and Abba "Waterloo." SINPO 34333.

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Sat April 25

3890: Free Radio Victoria heard @ 2145 playing rock n roll, with IDs. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44433.

3900: Skyline International Radio
with schlager and polka. Heard @ 1650 with fair signal but quite high noise level. SINPO 34333.

3905: Radio Fox 48
with rock music @ 2150. Fair signal but noisy. SINPO 343333.

3930: Radio Piepzender
playing Dutch songs @ 1935. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
with Mike Andrews playing a Duran Duran song @ 1550. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

4025: Britain Radio Int via LHH
with a KBC ad, then the song "Your Love Is Lifting Me Higher" @ 2200. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio
heard with pop @ 1710 and ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6280: Radio Altrex
heard @ 0800 playing "Stop in the Name of Love." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305u: Radio Spaceshuttle playing rock and pop. Heard @ 1625 with a weak signal and fair peaks, giving out address. SINPO 24332. (via Beds web receiver)

6425: Radio Pionier signing off with ID and email address @ 1618. SINPO 44433.

6870: Radio Playback Int with non-stop oldies @ 1720. SINPO 34333.

Friday, April 24, 2009

Fri April 24

3898: Unid station with weak signal, playing music @ 2035. SINPO 24332.

3905: Continental Radio
with schlager @ 2040. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

3910: Radio Fox 48
with schlager. Fair signal @ 2215. SINPO 34333.

4025: Laser Hot Hit
s playing Bill Wyman's "Je Suis A Rock Star" @ 1820. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio with the Bee Gees "Shadow Dancing" @ 1830. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6870: Radio Playback Int playing dance music @ 1835 followed by jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6925u: Spider Radio with oldies @ 2050. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

Thursday, April 23, 2009

Thurs April 23

4025: Britain Radio Int via LHH with Roger Davis talking about the free radio summer meeting and Boat That Rocked film @ 1835. SINPO 44333.

6220: Mystery Radio
with Spandau Ballet "I Can't Keep the Pressure On" followed by ID jingle @ 1830. SINPO 44444.

6925u: Spider Radio heard @ 2000 with oldies. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

UK pirate test on medium wave

A PIRATE STATION FROM THE UK IS TO MAKE A TEST TRANSMISSION ON 1655khz ON THE TOP END OF THE MW BAND THIS FRIDAY EVENING BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 22-00 AND 00-30 utc.

PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL LISTENERS.

ALTHOUGH ONLY WITH A POWER OF 50W IF RECEPTION IS NOTED WE WILL INCREASE POWER TO AROUND 500W DURING THE NEXT MONTH OR SO AND MOVE FREQ INTO THE MEDIUM WAVE BAND PROBABLY 1611 OR 1593khz.

THIS IS JUST A TEST AT THE MOMENT AND ALL THOSE LISTENERS WHO VIEW THIS SITE SHOULD RECOGNISE THE STATION. MANY THANKS.

(for those that didn't see this posted in the comments section on Tuesday)

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Wed Apr 22

3900: Radio Baken 16 playing 80s electro music @ 2215. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44333.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
heard @ 1825 playing the Human League "Human." Good signal but noise level higher tonight. SINPO 44333.

6220: Mystery Radio with a strong signal, playing Bryan Adams "Everything I Do.." followed by ID jingle. Wasn't on during the RTE broadcast. SINPO 54444.

6925u: Spider Radio with a better signal tonight. Heard @ 2005 playing "For the Very First Time." SINPO 34333.

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Tues April 21

3930: Radio Piepzander playing schlager @ 1950. SINPO 34333. Also on webstream - http://piepzender.eu

4025: Laser Hot Hits
@ 1845 playing a Dean Friedman song. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6870: Radio Playback Int (pres) heard @ 1940 with pop. Fair-good signal but noisy. SINPO 34333.

EMR ends 24-hour internet streaming

The EMR Internet Service

Due to the financial crisis in the UK the EMR Internet Service will only be online every 3rd Saturday - Sunday and Monday of the month as from tonight (21st of April 2009).

European Music Radio is very sorry to lose our 24 hour service, but hopefully this service will return very soon!

73s Tom

No ban on Powerline Adaptors

I was one of the 3,554 people who signed the Number 10 Downing Street petition calling for powerline adaptors to be banned due to the interference they cause to the shortwave spectrum. The government has now responded:

"Thank you for the E-petition demanding a ban on powerline adaptors like the ones currently supplied by BT.

As with all electrical and electronic products sold in the UK, Power Line Technology (PLT) equipment is required to meet the relevant regulations before it can be placed on the market. In particular, it must comply with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2006 (the EMC Regulations) which are based on a European Directive, and any person who places such products on the market (usually the manufacturer or the importer) must ensure that the products comply and apply the ‘CE’ mark.

The Department for Business Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) is responsible for the EMC Regulations. Enforcement powers are delegated to local Trading Standards offices, and to Ofcom where there is a radio spectrum protection or management issue. Ofcom estimates there are around 500,000 pieces of PLT equipment in use in the UK. Ofcom have received around 84 individual complaints of interference attributed to PLT equipment. All of these complaints are in the process of being investigated or have been successfully resolved. Each complaint is investigated on its own merits. We do not believe an outright ban of all powerline adaptors is justified.

It is often the case that electrical equipment that is used in the home has to comply with the EMC regulations. Some of this equipment has the capacity to cause interference to other radio communications equipment in certain circumstances; this can be due to the manner in which it is installed or operated.

Ofcom can provide advice and assistance to those who complain of interference with radio communications equipment. Any individuals who wish to report specific cases of interference that may be caused by PLT apparatus, or any other source, should contact Ofcom’s Advisory Team on 0300 123 3333 for further assistance."

Monday, April 20, 2009

Mon April 20

4025: Laser Hot Hits playing A-Ha @ 2000. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio with Abba "Chiquitita" @ 2145. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.

6280: Radio Altrex
signing off @ 0845. Signal heard just below the noise level. SINPO 24332.

6295u: Spider Radio heard @ 2025 playing New Order. Weak signal. SINPO 24332. (via the Beds DX web tuner)

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Sun April 19

Bad daytime conditions continue on 48 metres although evening conditions are a lot better.

3886: Radio Baken 16
playing the RNI theme @ 2205, talk about Dr Tim being raided. SINPO 44433.

3898: Bluestar Radio
with schlager @ 1950. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

3901: Radio Sallandse Boer
heard @ 1830 with Dutch songs, giving out email address. SINPO 34333.

3930: Continental Radio
with Dutch songs @ 2000, talk by man and woman in Dutch, then ID and email address in English. SINPO 44333.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
with oldies @ 0755. Signal heard just above the noise. SINPO 24332.

5815: Orion Radio with John greeting listeners, playing instrumental music @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

6140: European Music Radio via Wertachtal celebrating its 33rd birthday. Tom Taylor playing "See My Baby Jive" @ 0905. Strong signal. SINPO 55544.

6210: Radio Mustang with oldies @ 1250. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 0805. SINPO 34433.

6285: Radio Condor playing dance music @ 1130. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6295: Radio Devalon with free radio news and recordings, rock n roll music @ 0835. Fair signal despite poor conditions. SINPO 343333.

6425: Radio Pionier heard with ID @ 1145, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6870: Radio Playback Int with blues music @ 0855. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio playing Simple Minds "Don't you Forget About Me" @ 2015. SINPO 24332. (via Beds DX web tuner)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Sat April 18

3890: Radio Roni playing "Delilah" @ 1740. Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 44433. ID according to Marco's logs

3901:
Delta Radio playing dance music and polka @ 1710. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44433.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
heard @ 1725 playing Madness "My Girl." SINPO 44433.

6205:
Voice of the Netherlands with non-stop oldies. Heard @ 0950 playing the Rolling Stones "Ruby Tuesday." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio
with pop @ 1750. SINPO 44444.

6240: Old Time Radio moved from 6306 to avoid QRM. Heard @ 1905 playing Lordi. SINPO 44433. To hear recording click here

6280: Radio Altrex
heard greeting Michal and Jaroslav, playing oldies @ 0800. SINPO 34333.

6285: Old Time Radio broadcasting live from Finland, heard @ 1825 with a phone call from a listener then playing Dire Straits. SINPO 44433.

6289: Radio Mustang playing A-Ha "The Sun Shine Always Shines On TV" @ 1140. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Malaisy
heard @ 1730 with the song "Just the Way You Are." Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444.

6306: Old Time Radio
moved here from 6285 @ 1850 to avoid splatter from Cairo on 6290. Rock music and reading SMS messages. SINPO 44433.

6424: Radio Pionier
with country music and IDs @ 1145. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6870: Radio Playback Int
with jazz music @ 0850. SINPO 34333.

European Music Radio 33rd birthday

EMR 33rd Birthday programme

Time 0900 to 1000 UTC

Date Sunday 19th of April 2009

Channel 6140 khz (via Wertachtal, Germany)

0900 to 0920 Tom Taylor

0920 to 1000 Mike Taylor (mail box programme)

Good listening

73s Tom

(via Tom Taylor)

Friday, April 17, 2009

Fri April 17

3906: Radio Bluestar heard @ 2030 playing Dutch songs. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

3924: Radio Fox 48
with rock music @ 2047. SINPO 34333. At 2050, moved to 3930. Fair signal.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
heard @ 1820 reading email from listener Terry in Newfoundland and playing Roxy Music. SINPO 44444.

6220: Mystery Radio
with French pop song @ 1810. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6300: Radio Alice heard @ 1805 playing Dutch music, IDs in Dutch and English. Whistle caused by co-channel Western Sahara station. SINPO 43433.

6870: Radio Playback Int with JJ live @ 1825 and playing the song "She's A Lady." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio with dance music @ 2042. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Thurs April 16

3898: Bluestar Radio heard testing new antenna @ 1935, playing instrumental music, ID. Good signal - antenna obviously working well. SINPO 44444.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
with Mike Andrews playing Creedance Clearwater Revival @ 1840. Strong again tonight. SINPO 54444.

6220: Mystery Radio heard @ 1930 with dance music. World Radio Network heard underneath signing on and going into the RTE programme. SINPO 54444.

6870: Radio Playback Int/Mystery Radio heard @ 1920 with rock music. Good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444.

6925u: Spider Radio coming in well this eveing. Heard @ 2000 with oldies, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Atlantic 2000 podcast

On April 21st, 1985, Atlantic 2000 was broadcasting on 7330 kHz. Listen to this broadcast now on our website.

Le 21 avril 1985, Atlantic 2000 émettait sur 7330 kHz. Retrouvez cette émission maintenant sur notre site internet.
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Visit our website :
http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr

(station direct)

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Wed April 15

4025: Britain Radio Int via LHH with an archive recording of Andy Archer on Radio Caroline @ 1820, and playing Diana Ross "All of my Life." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6220: Mystery Radio
playing the song "Killing Me Softly" @ 1812. Strong tonight. SINPO 54444.

6280: Radio Altrex
heard @ 0845 playing "Good Vibrations." Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6925u: Spider Radio with a weak signal @ 2045, playing oldies. SINPO 24332.

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Tues April 14

1636: Radio Napoleon playing 4 Non Blondes, giving IDs and email address in English @ 2035. SINPO 34333.

4025: Laser Hot Hits
heard @ 1800 with Tony James playing "Blue Moon." Nice, strong signal - SINPO 54444.

6210: Misti Radio
heard @ 0840 playing polka. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6220: Mystery Radio with Duran Duran's "Union of the Snake" @ 1820. God signal. SINPO 44433.

6925u: Spider Radio heard @ 1945 with oldies. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.