Mon Aug 24

6220: Radio Fox 48 making the most of Mystery's absence with a broadcast on this frequency. Heard @ 1925 playing Dutch music and greeting listeners. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 23432. (via Bedford web receiver)

Sun Aug 23

5810: Fantasy Radio heard playing The Beatles @ 1940. Good signal peaking at S9+10dB. Clear ID at 1950. SINPO 54444.

5815: Orion Radio heard @ 0815 playing Dutch songs, giving greetings to Radio Tina and Jaroslav. Good signal today. SINPO 44433.

6140: Radio Gloria via Wertachtal signing on @ 0900 and into the song "Something in the Air." Strong signal S9+10dB. SINPO 54444.

6202: Radio Scotland Int heard just signing off @ 0750. SINPO 34333.

6210: Radio Saturnus with oldies and IDs @ 0820. SINPO 34333.

6210: Radio Mustang moved from 6289, heard @ 1115 with "Rhythm of the Night." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Playback Int/Mystery Radio with the Playback theme @ 0805 and into live programme. SINPO 24332.

6240: Unid station heard briefly @ 0810 with a Queen song. SINPO 24332.

6250: Antonio Radio heard @ 0905 with a weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6289: Radio Mustang heard with Booker T & The MGs "Green Onions" @ 1010. Occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6425: Radio Pionier with a dance track @ 0755, canned ID. SINPO 34433.

6425: Radio Quintus with Dutch music @ 0940. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6870: Radio Playback Int not fading in well here today. Heard with oldies @ 1935. SINPO 33333.

6925u: Spider Radio with ID by woman @ 2045, then oldies. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

7550: Radio Amica @ 1745 with ID in Italian by woman, playing oldies. Fair signal but some fading. SINPO 34333.

Sat Aug 22

3900: Radio Shadowman with a strong signal @ 1820, playing dance music, then Dire Straits. ID at 1827 in Dutch. SINPO 54444.

3900: Radio Fox 48 testing a new transmitter. Heard @ 2150 playing Dutch music. SINPO 34333. Moved to 3910 @ 2205 to avoid QRM.

6210: Misti Radio @ 0920 with Dutch songs and IDs, giving out email address. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio with ID jingle and oldies @ 1610. Signal not faded in yet - only S7. SINPO 34333.

6265: Radio Altrex playing "Do You Love Me" @ 0925. Fair signal. SINP 34333.

6870: Radio Playback Int heard @ 0800 with oldies. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

7550: Radio Amica putting in a good signal, must have increased power recently. Heard @ 1850 with short announcement in Italian and electro-pop. SINPO 34333. To hear recording click here

Fri Aug 21

3900: Skyline Radio International with polka @ 2145. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

3920: Radio Noorderlicht heard @ 2215 playing "One Night In Bangkok" @ 2215, strong signal S9+10dB, ID in Dutch, mention Skyline. SINPO 54444.

3920: Radio Baken 16 on @ 2240 after Noorderlicht sign off, but signal struggling to be heard through the noise. SINPO 24332. Improved to 34333 @ 2248.

6220/6870: Radio Playback Int/Mystery Radio with a Janis Joplin concert @ 2140, this was followed @ 2152 by The Clash in concert. Good signal on 62220 (SINPO 44444), weaker on 6870 (34333).

6242: Radio Altrex playing "Tell Laura I Love Her" @ 2135, off 10 minutes later. SINPO 34333.

7550: Radio Amica heard @ 2155 with "Moonlight Shadow" ID, playing oldies. Signal seems to be getting better - good tonight. SINPO 44433.

Thurs Aug 20

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 2000. Good signal. SINPO 43443.

6310: Grensstad Radio heard @ 1955 playing polka, many IDs, testing. Fair-good signal but quite lot of noise. SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio heard @ 2040 with oldies, tested briefly in AM but nothing so returned to SSB. SINPO 24332.

Wed Aug 19

3900: Radio Spaceman heard @ 1935 greeting listeners and playing CCR, trying new antenna. Some co-channel QRM but signal still S9+20dB. SINPO 54444.

3920: Radio Noorderlicht heard briefly @ 1945, playing "Jump for Your Love." ID and off. SINPO 44433. To hear recording click here

6220: Mystery Radio with Toto "Rosanna" @ 2000, splash as usual at this time from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43433.

6280: Radio Merlin with 20W, playing "Werewolves in London" @ 1950, talking about computer problems. Fair signal. SINPO 33333.

6870: Radio Playback Int with Michael Jackson "Thriller" @ 2005. Fair signal, different programme to 6220. SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio with oldies @ 2010. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

Tues Aug 18

3900: Radio Borderhunter with dance music. Strong signal @ 2055 - peaking at S9+20dB. SINPO 54444.

6210: Misti Radio heard @ 0905 playing polka. Weak signal with occasional fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6220: Mystery Radio with ID jingle and song "I Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet" @ 1945. Usual splash from 6225 (RTE). SINPO 43443.

6870: Radio Playback Int with a weak signal @ 1950. Music heard just above noise level. SINPO 23332.

6925u: Spider Radio heard @ 2010 with oldies, weak signal. Music just above noise level. SINPO 24332.

7550: Radio Amica (pres) with long talk by man in Italian @ 1958, sounds like relay of a local Italian station. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

Radio Caroline back on medium wave

UK-based Radio Caroline will be broadcasting live from the radio ship Ross Revenge over the Bank Holiday weekend 28-31 August. This time, the station will also be broadcasting with low power on mediumwave 531 kHz, which should be audible in Tilbury and the surrounding areas of south Essex and north Kent.

This test broadcast is on the closest available frequency to the last one [558 kHz] used by the station to broadcast from international waters. The usual outlets via the Internet and Sky channel 0199 will also be carrying programmes from the Ross Revenge. More information go to the Radio Caroline website.

(via Radio Netherlands Media Network weblog)

Mon Aug 17

3900: Radio Alice with a strong signal @ 1905. Heard with Dutch songs, signal peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1900. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6870: Radio Playback Int heard @ 1945 with an American ad for audio processors, then playing a rap song. Good signal tonight, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 44444.

Sun Aug 16

5800: Unid station heard @ 0950 playing Indian music. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio with Dutch music @ 0745, followed by promo for Offshore Echoes magazine. SINPO 34333.

6140: European Music Radio via Wertachtal signing on @ 0900 with Mike Taylor playing Candi Statton "Young Hearts Run Free." SINPO 55544.

6210: Radio Mustang (tent) heard with a weak signal @ 1100. SINPO 24332.

6220: Mystery Radio with the song "Crazy for You" @ 0750. SINPO 34333.

6290: Radio Borderhunter playing Fleetwood Mac @ 1035, greeting listeners. Good signal, occasional utility QRM. SINPO 34433. After sign off @ 1120, he returned for QSO with Foxfire and Grote Versierder.

6300: Radio Trans Europe with ID and email address and playing "Don't Leave Me This Way" @ 1125. SINPO 24332.

6307: Radio Scotland Int with "Hi Ho Silver Lining" @ 0845. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6310: Grensstad Radio heard with IDs, report to Borderhunter @ 1148. SINPO 34333. Borderhunter replied on 6310 @ 1152.

6311: Unid station heard @ 1730 playing "Gotta Me On the Run," then off, no ID. SINPO 34333.

6315: Cool AM playing a free radio promo @ 1750, fair signal but quite noisy with deep fades. SINPO 33333.

6321: Radio Quitnus heard @ 1040 playing the Kinks "Lola." Fair signal. SINPO 34433.

6870: Radio Playback Int playing rap music @ 0755. Just possible to hear above the noise. SINPO 24332.

Sat Aug 15

3900: Skyline International Radio with ZZ Top @ 2012, but under strong carrier with utility QRM. SINPO 32432. Better at 2025, carrier gone but still utility splash - SINPO 43433.

3910: Radio Spaceman playing Dutch songs @ 2000. Usual strong signal. SINPO 54444.

3925: Voice of the Netherlands with heavy rock @ 2220. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6220: Mystery Radio @ 1650 with an ID jingle, then New Order "The Perfect Kiss" @ 1650. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Lowland and Studio 52 heard @ 1705 playing Flock of Seagulls "More You Love." SINPO 34333.

6870: Radio Playback Int with an American radio show @ 0810. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

Atlantic 252 reunion

A reunion to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the launch of Atlantic 252 is to be held in Trim, Ireland, on 12 September, and anyone who had any involvement in the longwave giant is invited. Organiser Enda Caldwell is hoping to get as many people from the station’s 12 year history to come along as possible, and would like to hear from you if you were involved.

It was originally to be a private event. Now it is open to the general public to attend in a conference setting to see and hear and meet the people who made Atlantic 252 one of the most successful Irish based radio stations in Europe.

If interested please email atlantic252reunion @ gmail.com or call +353 (0)87 6307530.

(Enda Caldwell via Boards.ie) (via Radio Netherlands Media Network ... more information, click here)

Atlantic 252 official tribute site

Fri Aug 14

6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 1845. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6240: Free Radio Victoria heard @ 2053 playing Cliff Richard "Living Doll." SINPO 34333.

6265: Radio Altrex heard @ 2040 playing Brotherhood of Man, ID at 2045. SINPO 34333.

6375: Sonic Radio heard @ 1840 with a fair signal, deep fades, playing a blues type song. SINPO 34333.

6870: Radio Playback Int with Meatloaf "I Would Do Anything" @ 1835, followed by ID jingle. Fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

7550: Radio Amica on again this evening. Heard @ 2030 with their "Moonlight Shadow" ID and oldies. Unfortunately co-channel QRM from utility, but Amica's signal fair-good. SINPO 43433.

Veronica returns to 558

Same time, same frequency, just 35 years later.

On August 31st 2009, Spectrum Radio in London will be rebroadcasting the final hours of Radio Veronica on 558kHz AM between 3 and 5 pm UK time (1400-1600UTC). You can also listen online and the recording will be made available on the Spectrum Radio website.

Full information:
http://www.spectrum radio.net/ radio_veronica. phtml
(via Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)

Thurs Aug 13

6220: Mystery Radio with jingle and the song "I Can't Stand the Rain" @ 1905. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

7550: Radio Amica heard @ 2140 playing electronic music, brief announcement in Italian, then Alison Moyet "Love Resurrection." Fair signal but quite a bit of static noise. SINPO 34333.

EMR relay this Sunday

Date: 16th August 2009
Time: 09.00 to 09.30 utc
Channel: 6140 khz (via Wertachtal, Germany)
Programme: Mike Taylor (Mail Box programme)

EMR Internet radio service (Sunday and Monday)
Programme repeats are at the following times: 0900 - 1200 - 1500 - 1800 and 2000 utc

Please visit www.emr.org.uk and click on the “EMR internet radio” button which you will find on the website (see the menu on the left).

Please send all reception reports to: studio@emr.org.uk

Good Listening
73s Tom

(via Tom Taylor)

Wed Aug 12

3890: Radio Saturnus suffering from strong CW @ 1945. Weak signal heard. SINPO 22332.

3910: Radio Spaceman with a strong signal @ 1940, playing Status Quo. Also greeting Paul of Station Sierra Sierra. SINPO 54444.

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1955. Strong signal tonight. SINPO 54444.

7550: Radio Amica (tent) heard with a weak signal @ 2150 and fair peaks. Heard snatch of "Moonlight Shadow." Lost at 2200 when strong Chinese station signed on 7550. SINPO 24332.

Tues Aug 11

3900: Radio Spaceman with polkas and Steve Miller Band "Keep on Rocking Me Baby" @ 1915. He said would have to close soon due to technical problems. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

3900: Skyline International Radio heard calling Spaceman @ 1927 after he closed down. SINPO 34333.

6210: Radio Mustang with oldies @ 1925. Fair signal but quite noisy frequency. SINPO 33333.

6220: Mystery Radio with "Sunshine After the Rain" @ 1940, splash from 6225 (RTE). SINPO 43443.

Mon Aug 10

6220: Mystery Radio/Playback Int with a recording of Nirvana in Rome @ 1915. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

Sun Aug 9

3925: Radio Likedeeler with a weak signal. Heard @ 2030 with talk and music, just above the noise level. SINPO 24332.

5800: Unid station heard @ 2015 playing instrumental and classical music. No IDs heard. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio heard @ 0745 greeting listeners, playing a Dutch song. SINPO 34433.

5815: Antonio Radio with oldies @ 0900. Weak signal, just heard through the noise. SINPO 24332.

6210: Radio Geronimo SW heard @ 0915, giving out contact details, playing Ram Jam "Black Betty." SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio playing oldies @ 0810, ID jingle. SINPO 34333.

6265: Radio Altrex with greetings, playing "My Bel Ami" @ 0805. Weak signal just heard through the noise. SINPO 24332.

6280: Radio Paardenkracht playing Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Relax" @ 0800, followed by ID. SINPO 34333.

6307: Unid station with dance music @ 0755. Good signal but low modulation. Off a few minutes later, no ID heard. SINPO 44433.

6309: Sonnet Radio heard playing St Etienne @ 2210. Signal finally faded in, although not that strong. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Grensstad with polka @ 0820. Weak signal. SINPO 23332.

6325: Radio Devalon with free radio news and recordings @ 0850, advert for Radio Review magazine. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6401: Unid station with non-stop music, heard@ 2055 playing Billy Idol. Possibly Radio Shadow. SINPO 34333.

6870: Radio Playback Int with JJ live @ 0912, playing "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6925u: Spider Radio playing Greek rock @ 2020, then canned ID by woman, better signal tonight. SINPO 34333.