Friday, May 13, 2011

Thurs May 12

Finally after Blogger was unavailable for nearly 24 hours I can get back on and post yesterday's logs!

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Bananarama song @ 2035. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6210: Unid. Recording of former Scottish pirate Radio Stella Int. The Jam "That's Entertainment" @ 2040, no doubt via the WMR Hoaxer. SINPO 43433.

6295: Radio Altrex. Aerosmith @ 1805, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Spaceshuttle Int. Pat Benatar "Love is a Battlefield" @ 2050, IDs and greetings. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 23332.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Reading reception reports, Simon & Garfunkel "The Boxer" @ 2020. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Wed May 11

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Martin  Scott programme. Song by Jango @ 1905. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6210: Weekend Music Radio hoaxer. Playing old WMR shows. Dubliners song @ 1925, Jack talking about reception. Good signal but splash from Iran (on 6205) after 1930. SINPO 44433. Up to 54444 at 2040.

6324: Radio Vendor. "When A Man Loves A Woman" @ 1810, Dutch song then ID and email address at 1817. SINPO 34333.

6395: Radio Marconi. Dutch music @ 1915, off a minute later. SINPO 54444. Skyline giving him report. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson programme, Eagles track @ 1935. SINPO 44333.

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Tues May 10

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 2045. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6219: Radio Altrex. Weak signal @ 1815, music heard just above the noise. SINPO 24332.

6289: Radio Mustang. QSO with MRF @ 2114. SINPO 54444.

6290: MRF Radio. Responding to Mustang @ 2115. SINPO 34333.

6296: Wizard Radio. Greetings to MRF & Mustang @ 2120. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Vendor. Dutch song, ID and talk in Dutch @ 1800 before signing off. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6310: Radio KTL. Calling Radio Vendor @ 1805. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Flock of Seagulls "The More You Live" @ 0935. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

Monday, May 09, 2011

Mon May 9

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Rap music @ 2207, talking about DJs on Laser, then Prince song. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

5816: Radio Hercules. IDs @ 1735, oldies, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6210: Weekend Music Radio. Commodores "Easy" @ 1830. Good-strong signal but is it the famous WMR hoaxer putting out old shows? SINPO 44433. Good to hear them all the same!

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost programme, song "Early in the Morning" @ 1615. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Marconi. Adele song @ 1808, also Dutch music, ID at 1822. Good signal but some utility splash and fading. SINPO 43333.

6325: Radio Zodiac. Greeting listeners @ 2200, signing off, off at 2206. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Reading listeners' emails @ 0900, then instrumental tune "Magic Fly" by Space. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

2011 Pirate Annual

Andrew Yoder in the USA writes: "Just a note that I put together a small book that is somewhat like the Pirate Radio Directories of the 1990s. Those books were mostly profiles of all of the different North American pirates on the air.

This book also mostly profiles North American pirates, so it will primarily be of interest to North American DXers and those who listen (or want to) listen for North American pirates.

It does include profiles of the "easiest European Pirates to hear in 2010." There was no scientific basis for which stations were in here (but they had to be heard by more than just Terry & Dave...because they hear everything!). The stations included in this edition were Amica, Atlantic, Black Arrow, Black Bandit, Borderhunter, Cupid, Geronimo SW, Mike, Mystery, Marconi, Orion, Spider. Also included in the North American section are WNKR, Radio Ramona, and Radio Rainbow International, which were relayed over here.

All of that in mind, here is the ad that I've been posting on FRN & HF Underground:
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Whew! Just wanted to let you know that everything's been sent off to the printer. Thanks for all of the positive comments! The extra 56 pages added more time than last year...or maybe I'm slowing down faster than I had realized in my old age.

Here's the updated info: A couple of “articles” in the front, 161 North American station entries, and 13 European station entries. Same specs as last year (paperback, 5.5” x 8.5” trim, color glossy cover), but 184 pages.

The CD is just like last year (except that all clips are new): Clips from 84 different stations in North America and Europe. Nearly all clips were from 2010. The CD-R is in standard audio format. If you use a tight slot-loading CD drive (such as in a Mac laptop) and don't want a label on your CD, just let me know.

Price is $26 ($16 + $10 shipping) to Europe

You can send US funds to:

Cabinet Communications
POB 109
BRS, PA 17214

Or if you're a 21st-century kind of person, you may send $26 via PayPal to info@hobbybroadcasting.com. If you take this route, please also e-mail me so that I'm aware of the transaction.

Thanks!
(Andrew Yoder via alfalima.net forum)

Sunday, May 08, 2011

Sun May 8

1512: Sonnet Radio. Non-stop oldies with ID jingles. Iggy Pop "Lust for Life" @ 0935. Good signal. SINPO 45444. In an email the station said it was using 150W.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Ads for Offshore Echoes and FSN News @ 0810. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio & Radio Tina. Song "Joe Le Taxi" @ 0750, plug for AM Forum, John sending out greetings. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5816: Radio Hercules & Radio Royal. Joint programme, "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" @ 1455, IDs. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6210: Weekend Music Radio. Old recording but don't whether put out by station or someone else. Mention  26 years on air, playing Del Shannon @ 1340. Fair signal. SINPO 343333.

6265: Radio Tina. Polka @ 1110, jingle IDs, Rolling Stones "Angie," then more IDs. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi. Dutch songs @ 1725, followed by ID, then Nena song. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6375: Radio Baken 16. "Whisky in the Jar" @ 0800, Dutch song, ID. SINPO 34333.

6395: Radio Lowland. "Rawhide" @ 1955, good signal. SINPO 44333.

6425: Radio Black Power. Beach Boys "Good Vibrations" @ 1545, ID at 1600. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6450: Radio Borderhunter. Dutch songs @ 0900, ID at 0907. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Chiffons "Sweet Talking Guy" @ 1602, Elvis Presley "Viva Las Vegas," fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Ashford & Simpson "Solid as a Rock" @ 0815. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

7600: Radio Star Int. Evening test, "Baker Street" @ 1940 then "Nobody Does It Better." Very good signal, off 2000. SINPO 55444.

Saturday, May 07, 2011

Sat May 7

1512: Sonnet Radio. ID jingles, Moby song @ 1740 then the Mighty Wah. Good signal here. SINPO 44444.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Bobby Vee "Take Care of My Baby" @ 0840. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Caroline Int. Caroline jingles, operatic type music @ 2005. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Caroline Int. Phil Collins "Mama" @ 1910, talk and slow music. Fair signal with good peaks, some utility interference. SINPO 43333.

6295: Bogusman. Talking about his neighbours @ 1745, playing indie music by Curve. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio Marconi. Heart song @ 2240 then country music. Strong signal but some splash from TRX. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Fox 48. Rammstein @ 1920, poor signal. SINPO 24332.

6305: TRX Radio (pres). Blues music @ 2220. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6325: Trans Europe Radio. Signing off @ 2000, thanking people for reports and giving out email address. SINPO 44333.

6375: Free Radio Victoria. ID @ 2018 with a young helper in the studio (his son), Phil Collins "In The Air Tonight." Strong signal but fair bit of crackle. SINPO 54343.

6425: Radio Black Bandit. Simple Minds "Don't You forget About Me" @ 1720, IDs and greetings. Usual strong signal - must be using around 2kW. SINPO 54444.

6930: Irish Music Radio. "Roll Over Beethoven" @ 1620. Good signal but some fading, audio a bit on the low side. SINPO 44433.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Tim McGrath & Gwyneth Paltrow "Me and Tennessee" @ 0850. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

9510: Radio Joystick via IRRS. Sign on @ 0800, Janet Jackson "Together Again." SINPO 44433.

Friday, May 06, 2011

Fri May 6

3905: Skyline International Radio. Toto "Africa" @ 1952. Good signal but some crackling and fading. SINPO 44333.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Take That "Rule the World" @ 1958. Coming in well tonight. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

4075: Bluestar Radio. Greetings @ 1815, polka, show with Continental and Tarzan, also running on 6295. SINPO 34333.

6295: Bluestar Radio. 2 Unlimited "No Limits" @ 1755, ID, said also with Continental and Tarzan, also on 4075. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6304: Radio Black Arrow. "Camouflage" @ 1750. Fair signal, off few minutes later before returning. SINPO 34333.

6325: Free Radio Victoria. ID @ 2140, Phil Collins "Sussudio." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Queen "Fat Bottomed Girls" @ 0830. Fair signal with good peaks. The station confirmed on Facebook that they are testing on this frequency. SINPO 34333.

Thursday, May 05, 2011

Thurs May 5

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Rock music @ 2045. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44333.

4075: Overijssel Radio. Dutch songs @ 1915, talk in Dutch. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Radio Royal. Polka @ 2035 and greetings. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6305: Radio Underground. Dutch songs @ 2050. Good signal but some fading and noise. SINPO 44333.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Prince song @ 2030, then Bucks Fizz. Good to strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

Wed May 4

3905: Radio Borderhunter. Dance music @ 2210, ID and giving out contact details. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Song "Crime of Passion" @ 2025, then Teardrop Explodes "When I Dream." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6295: Radio Powerliner. Duran Duran "Hungry Like the Wolf" @ 2145. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Fox 48. Music by Dutch band Normaal @ 2015. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6960: Atlantic Radio (tent). David Bowie "Let's Dance" @ 2005, non-stop oldies. SINPO 34333.

Tuesday, May 03, 2011

Tues May 3

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Journey South "What I Love About Home" @ 1920, then Johnny Cash song. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

5816: Radio Hercules. ID @ 1907, German song, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Caroline Int. Talk and music, sounded like Star Trek theme, @ 1900, off 1904. Some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. New frequency? Jigsaw "Sky High" then ID jingle @ 1930. Noise increased making it harder to hear. SINPO 24332. On Barney's FT840 web receiver much better @ 2055 - SINPO 34333.

Monday, May 02, 2011

Mon May 2

1512: Sonnet Radio. Non-stop oldies, mainly from 70s & 80s, occasional station jingles. Rolling Stones "Start Me Up" @ 0900 then Bowie "Ashes to Ashes." Good signal. SINPO 45444.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Edmunds "I Hear You Knocking" @ 2045. Good signal but some utility splash. SINPO 43433.

6209: Radio Altrex. Johnny Cash "Walk the Line" @ 1615, the Beach Boys "Good Vibrations." Weak signal. SINPO 24332. signal improved to 34333 by 1735.

6326: Unid. Non-stop oldies, Abba @ 1655. No IDs heard. SINPO 34333.

Sunday, May 01, 2011

Sun May 1

1512: Sonnet Radio. ID jingle then Evelyn Champagne King "Love Come Down" @ 2055. Good signal. Also online at www.sonnetradio.com SINPO 44444.

3905: Radio Underground. "Stars Across the Moon" @ 2030, fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 34232.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Soul music @ 0835, poor signal. Just audible through noise. SINPO 24332.

6005: Radio Atlantic 2000 via Radio 700. Depeche Mode "Enjoy the Silence" @ 0840, talk in French. SINPO 34333.

6005: Radio Joystick via Radio 700. Sign on @ 0900 with jingles and IDs, song "Hanging on a String." SINPO 34333.

6140: MV Baltic Radio via Wertachtal. "Caroline" by the Fortunes @ 0912, mention Radio Caroline. SINPO 44433.

6240: Radio Geronimo. Radiohead "Paranoid Android" @ 1740. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6255: Radio Telstar South. "Swinging Safari" instrumental tune @ 1755, Telstar South jingles. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6265: Radio Geronimo. Faded in at last, promo for Dr Tim News @ 0920, then went off air briefly then back with Dave Scott. SINPO 34333.

6285: Unid. Recording of the Pirating With Cumbre show with logs of US pirates @ 2010. Very strong signal, off at end of programme with no ID. SINPO 54444.

6288: Radio Experience. Al Stewart "Year of the Cat" @ 2025, fair signal, some splash from Reflections Europe, moved from 6289 to avoid the splash. SINPO 33333.

6300: Radio Bravo Sierra. "Sweet Love" @ 0915 then ID, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Paardenkracht. Olivia Newton John "Xanadu" @ 1040. Weak signal, suddenly improved to S9 before falling back again. SINPO 34333.

6309: Magic AM. Heart "Barracuda", IDs @ 0845. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6309: Radio Fox 48. Rock music @ 1745, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6325: Radio Bravo Sierra. ID and greeting people in the 'chat' @ 1810, instrumental music. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Zodiac. Giving out email address and signing off @ 2005, moved from 6390. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6375: Rockefeller Radio. Polka @ 1025 then "Rollin' Down the River." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6380: Radio Lowland. Dance music and asking for QSO @ 1750, fair signal, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6390: Radio Baken 16. Heard briefly @ 0940, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6390: Radio Zodiac. "Keep On Moving On" @ 1910, followed by ID, strong signal but utility splash. SINPO 53443.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Rolling Stones "Under My Thumb" @ 1830, fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

Saturday, April 30, 2011

Sat Apr 30

3902: Delta Radio (Gelderland). Katrina & The Waves "Walking On Sunshine" @ 1912, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

3907: Radio Alice. Status Quo "What You're Supposing" @ 2155 followed by ID, splash from Delta. SINPO 43333.

3920: Radio Likedeeler. ID @ 2215, spelling out name, thanking everyone for listening and closedown. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

3926: Radio Sallandse Boer. "Lady Marmalade" @ 2150 followed by ID. SINPO 34333.

3930: Radio Batavia (tent). Music heard @ 2205, splash from 3926. SINPO 23332.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Dance music @ 1925. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44444.

4075: Overijssel Radio. Dutch music @ 1920. Fair signal, also running on webstream. SINPO 34333.

5814: Radio Royal. Polka and Dutch songs @ 1615, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6212: Radio Universe. Dire Straits song @ 2145. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6255: Radio Telstar South. Bobby Darin songs @ 2135. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6285: Radio Titanic. ID @ 1858, mentioning Dr Tim, Radio Merlin. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Experience. ID and greetings @ 1645, "Ring of Fire." Weak signal with occasional utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

6295: Bogusman. Talk about buying a bike @ 1730, PJ Harvey song. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6301: Radio Bonofox. Instrumental version of "Moonlight Shadow" @ 0840, IDs and giving out email. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Sonic. ID and greetings, country music @ 1703. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6324: Radio Vendor. Dutch music @ 1650, ID and email address, strong SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.

6375: Antonio Radio. Polka @ 1545, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6375: Radio Lowland. "Don't Look Back" @ 1725. Fair-good signal, fair amount of crackling on band tonight. SINPO 44333.

6390: Radio Black Bandit. Country music, greetings to Rockefeller and Pluto @ 1706. SINPO 54444. Heard on 6420 @ 1740 ... huge signal. SINPO 54444.

6400: Radio Trans Europe. Kraftwerk "Trans Europe Express" @ 1758, said was closing soon. Good signal but some utility splash. SINPO 43333.

6401: Radio Waldmeister. Marillion "Kayleigh" then ID @ 1903, UB40 song, same from strong utility on 6405. SINPO 43433.

6425: Radio Universe. ID and giving out email address, 60s music @ 1655. SINPO 34333.

6925: Radio Black Arrow. "Heat of the Moment" @ 1735, ID, said testing on this frequency. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Dire Straits "Money For Nothing" @ 1850, "IMR across Europe on shortwave" jingle. Good-strong signal. SINPO 44433.

6935: Mike Radio. "Fight for Ourselves" @ 1715, ID jingle then "Lido Shuffle." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Fri Apr 29

3905: Skyline International Radio. "Spirit in the Sky" @ 1820, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Reading reception reports @ 1835, also mention various FM relays, soul music. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

5816: Radio Hercules. Boney M "Brown Girl in the Ring" @ 1810, weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6296: Wizard Radio. Asking for QSO, greeting listeners @ 2155. Fair signal but quite fady. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Eagles "Hotel California" @ 1610 followed by ID then Pink Floyd "Money." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6325: Radio Underground. Talk about Royal wedding parties @ 2150, greeting listeners, Dutch music. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Black Power. Dance music @ 1730, strong signal, ID finally at 1803. SINPO 54444.

Programmes this weekend

MV Baltic Radio is on the air this Sunday, 1 May 2011 on 6140 kHz, 09.00 to 10.00 UTC

Repeat Programmes this weekend on 9480 khz:
Radio Gloria Int ...  repeat programme will be on Saturday on 9480, at 12.30 UTC.
MV Baltic Radio ... repeat programme will be on  Sunday  on 9480, at 12.30 UTC.

(via Tom Taylor, EMR)

Radio 700 relays ... 6005 kHz

Sunday, 01/05/2011: 0800-0900 UTC Atlantic Radio 2000
Sunday, 01/05/2011: 0900-1000 UTC  Radio Joystick

(station website)

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Thurs Apr 28

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Dean Friedman "Lydia" @ 2035, reading reception reports from England and Sweden. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6253: Radio Armadillo. Three Degrees "When Will I See You Again" @ 2053, weak-fair signal, ID through "Pirate Chat." SINPO 24332.

6325: Radio Underground. Kraftwerk "The Model" @ 2100, followed by ID, some utility QRM. SINPO 43333.

Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Wed Apr 27

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Talking about kids using slang @ 1940, then Boney M "Daddy Cool." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

5816: Radio Hercules. "Automatic Lover" @ 1748, weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6295: Radio Bravo Sierra. IDs and instrumental music @ 1740. SINPO 34333.

6324: Radio Vendor. "In the Summertime" @ 1705, ID and spelling out email address. Good signal. SINPO 44333.

6325: Wizard Radio. Reports to Baken 16 and Vendor @ 1805, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6390: Radio Black Bandit. Greetings to Pluto, mention Dr Tim @ 1715, oldies. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6390: Radio Marconi. Report to Black Bandit @ 1735, strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Tues Apr 26

3906: Radio Alice. Jean Michel Jarre music @ 1919, ID. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Talk @ 1905 about Top of the Pops being repeated on TV, Isaac Hayes tune then Jennifer Lopez. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6305: Radio Bravo Sierra. Dutch music, ID @ 2030. Fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

6390: Radio Black Bandit. Dutch song @ 1925, greetings to "Doccy" Dr Tim, then a country song. Massive signal. SINPO 54444.

Monday, April 25, 2011

Mon Apr 25

3900: Polaris Radio. Rock music @ 2210, fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Ads @ 2200 for Offshore Echoes, FSN News, Elton John song. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6210: Polaris Radio. "American Pie" @ 2150, ID jingles. SINPO 34333.

6239: KTL Radio. Jean Michel Jarre music @ 1720 and station ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6255: Radio Saxonia. "I Only Want to be With You" @ 0825, then promo for the summer meeting. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44333.

6295: Radio Powerliner. Instrumental music @ 2135, thanks for mentioning this blog.Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio Northcoast. Shakin' Stevens "Julie" @ 1800, fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6301: Radio Mustang. "I Just Called to Say I Love You" @ 0840, low power. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Wishing Radio Caroline happy birthday @ 2140, playing "On My Way Back Home" then "Caroline." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Condor. Dance music @ 0910, ID jingles. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Misti Radio. Kinks "Waterloo Sunset" @ 0843. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6325: Radio Mustang. ID, said closing down @ 2147, instrumental music, some utility QRM. SINPO 54444.

6420: Radio Bravo Sierra. "Bette Davis Eyes" @ 2155, moved from 6425 to escape strong utility. SINPO 33333.

6425: Radio Baken 16. Greeting listeners @ 0900, playing rock n roll. SINPO 34333.