Pirate from Malta?

I had an email from Terry in Newfoundland who was intrigued by a station on 6933 announcing itself as Radio Malta.

He writes: "JonM and I heard a station last night (May 18) which IDed as "pirate radio station Radio Malta, in the middle of the Meditteranean, where all the best ...".  It was on 6933 kHz am, and was heard from 2327-0044 c/d.  Lots of oldies (a listener in New Hampshire recognized some Dione Warwick), and what sounded like pre-recorded IDs.  Signal strength and fading patterns were consistant with the signal originating in Europe.

I have uploaded the file with the best ID to  http://www.mediafire.com/?g8layz216i9lj7s.  (The ID is at 11:56 on the file.)  To me, the announcer seems to have a British accent (I would welcome a second opinion on that), so I was thinking it might be someone from the UK, perhaps on holiday or working there."

Anyone with any ideas can leave comments or email me at ukdxer (@) yahoo.co.uk.

  

Wed May 18

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Take That "Happy Now" @ 1940, Martin Scott running down who can be heard each evening. SINPO 44433.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. "Supernature" @ 1745 then Tubeway Army "Are Friends Electric." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

Tues May 17

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Tony James programme, Joan Armatrading song @ 1920, then Cock Robin "When Your Heart is Weak." Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. Oldies then jingles with station email addresses @ 1925. Fair signal, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6292: Radio Altrex. Chatting and playing music @ 1800, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6323: Radio Zodiac. ID jingle @ 1950 then Gnarls Barkley "Crazy." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Songs from Nick Cayman and Kylie Minogue @ 0820, Martin Scott complaining about the Top of the Pops repeats. SINPO 34333.

Mon May 16

3905: Radio Alice. Queen "Another One Bites the Dust" @ 1850. SINPO 34333.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Jefferson Starship track @ 2015, then Ian Gillan "Trouble." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6207: Radio Merlin Int. Testing new frequency, Squeeze "Labelled With Love" @ 1835. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6210: WMR Hoaxer. Another old WMR show, Supertramp "Goodnight Saigon" @ 2030. SINPO 54444.

6292: Radio Altrex. Instrumental music @ 1830, cow sounds, some utility splash. SINPO 33333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Norris show, Fine Young Cannibals @ 1845. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

Sun May 15

1512: Sonnet Radio. Fine Young Cannibals "Suspicious Minds" @ 1448. Good signal. SINPO 45444.

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Radio Caroline recordings, Kid Creole "Annie I'm Not Your Daddy" @ 0758. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5815: Orion Radio. ID, Dutch songs @ 0737. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6200: Radio Orang Utan. The Shadows "Apache" @ 0745, ID and hotline number, then polka. Utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6205: Radio Borderhunter. Polka @ 0922, country song, promo for Summer Meeting and ID. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Radio Saturnus. ID heard @ 0849, slow song then instrumental tune. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6258: Radio Scotland Int. "Let the Music Play" @ 0910, greetings to listeners, off 0913. Good signal but not so strong as usual. SINPO 44433.

6280: Unid. Editors song @ 1055, also heard Faithless, Fat Boy Slim but signal not strong enough to catch ID. SINPO 24332.

6280: Radio Telstar South. Talking about Benny Hill Show @ 2015 and playing theme tune. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6282: Radio Shadow. Stars on 45 "Beatles Medley" @ 0749, then George McRae "Rock Your Baby." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6285: Radio Merlin via Free Radio Victoria. Faithless "Love Is A DJ" @ 2005, also on RMI's own transmitter on 6305. SINPO 54444.

6300: Radio Black Power. ID @ 1348 and promo for Summer Meeting, Dutch song and off. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Radio Merlin Int. Short test, Scorpions "Wind of Change" @ 1005, then Rainbow "I Surrender." Fair-good signal, only using 10W. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Condor. Dance music @ 0755, jingle ID then giving out hotline number. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Alice. "My Boy Lollipop" @ 1910. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Paardenkracht. QSO @ 2148 with Powerliner. Both strong. Paardenkracht & Powerliner both SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Northpole. Instrumental music @ 0815, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Underground. "Theme from Shaft" @ 1900 then Soft Cell "Tainted Love," Steve talking about late night broadcast. SINPO 34333.

6417: Radio Fox 48. Oldies (not recognise the song) @ 2030, ID and greetings. Coming in well tonight. SINPO 34333.

6912: Cactus Jack Radio. "Easy Lover" @ 1920 then "Unchain My Heart." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Thin Lizzy "Don't Believe A Word" @ 1335, Hot Chocolate "It Started With A Kiss." SINPO 34333.

6945: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Norris giving out email address @ 0805, talk about testing new frequencies, dance music. SINPO 44433.

Sat May 14

4026: Laser Hot Hits. Elton John song @ 0853 then the Eagles. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6304: Radio Vendor. Polka and Dutch songs @ 1700, ID and email address at 1710. Good-strong signal, nice audio. SINPO 44444.

6305: Radio Northpole. Instrumental music @ 1645, ID and said testing new antenna. SINPO 44433.

6400: Radio Low Power. Long prog rock track @ 1630, woman thanking listeners for reports. Good signal, some fading. SINPO 44433.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Female DJ Liz with dance music, Sash "Stay" @ 1615, then Faithless. Fair-good signal but audio a bit on the low side. SINPO 34333.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Dave Norris programme with Fine Young Cannibals "I'm Not the Man I Used To Be" @ 0845. SINPO 34333.

Fri May 13

3907: Radio Alice. "California" @ 2040 then "Living Next Door to Alice," followed by ID, said using new studio and new antenna. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

3932: MRF Radio. Don Henley "Boys of Summer" @ 2223. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6210: WMR hoaxer. Back on again tonight (possibly the Stella log last night was part of a WMR show). Heard @ 1755 with "Unchained Melody" and "Sultans of Swing." SINPO 44433. Incidentally, the WMR website has been updated: http://www.wmrscotland.com

6220: Radio Mustang. Falco song @ 2045, also "La Dolce Vita." Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6291: Radio Caroline/Rainbow. "Rhythm is a Dancer" @ 2210, followed by ID and email address. Good signal, some utility QRM. SINPO 43443.

6295: Radio Altrex. Free "All Right Now" @ 2020. Fair signal but CW QRM. SINPO 33333.

6298: Radio Fox 48. Weak signal, music heard through the noise @ 2140. SINPO 24332.

6305: Radio Underground. "Japanese Boy" @ 2015, Steve having difficulty finding record for listener. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6375, heard there @ 2145 with SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Marconi. Song "Girl Like You" @ 2150, ID at 2156. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6325: Radio Caroline & Rainbow. Music heard  @ 2030 but weak signal with strong utility splash. SINPO 23332.

6395: Radio Marconi. Heintje song @ 1752, ID at 1826, mention Black Bandit. SINPO 44433.

6402: Radio Altrex. Dance music @ 2230, occasional cow mooing noises, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6930: Irish Music Radio. Strong signal with 60s music, DJ links between each track. Lulu @ 2205. SINPO 54444.

6947: Laser Hot Hits. Johnny Cash song @ 1740 then theme from 60s TV show "Casey Jones." SINPO 44433.

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.

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.

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.

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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.