Dutch pirate Radio Osaka 'forced' to close down

Hello All Free Radio Friends!

I had also the honour, personally being handed over the letter from Dutch Telecom Agency, presented to me on Thursday, 2013.08.01 13:42.

Two "officials" a man and woman came at my door. The question came to me directly... did I disturbed? No that wasn't the case, but they got a call from "someone," who told them, I was on-air almost every day,  so no problems by neighbours etc. I just was above ground level.

The Telecom-woman, was in training, so...The Telecom Agency people were very gentle. I could stay on-air till 15 hrs - probably to prevent escalation.

I 've been on-air in a few years time, where others do maybe this in 10 or more years time! I 've enjoyed the time being! There wasn't any confiscation of equipment etc. So before the story goes "wild" this is what happened. Quick and neat.

So keep a low profile for some time.. you have been warned! I wish you all a nice week end! Be calm and keep on "fighting" for free radio!

All the Best Greets
from
Cor
Radio Osaka - Netherlands
73s

Via Free Radio Café)

Wed Aug 7

4026 1924 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence px. SINPO 34333.
6288 1903 Radio Odynn. Move from 6290. "Boy Named Sue." SINPO 54444.
6290 1900 Radio Odynn. "Keep on Loving You," REO Speedwagon. SINPO 54444.
6295U 1906 Radio Python. Alternative mx, ID and said closing. SINPO 54444.
6735 2025 Cool AM. Offshore radio px. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Aug 6

4026 2040 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6070 1940 Radio 6150. "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," ann in Germa. SINPO 54444.
6285 2003 Radio Odynn. ELO "Evil Woman," testing modulation. SINPO 44333.
6300 2022 Trans Europe Radio. Oldies, lot of static on the band. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Aug 5

4026 2022 Laser Hot Hits. B52s "Rock Lobster." SINPO 44333.
6260 1904 Radio Playback Int. ID, Hot Chocolate "You Sexy Thing," co-ch CVC. SINPO 53343.
6400 2015 Russian Radio. Russian pop mx. SINPO 54444.

Sun Aug 4

4026 1800 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6070 1747 Radio 6150. Ann in German, "Toy Soldiers." SINPO 54444.
6285 0946 Pirates Week. Relay of US free radio podcast. SINPO 44433.
6295 0830 Radio Saturnus. ID, oldies, fair peak. SINPO 24332.
6295 0955 Radio Saturnus. Signing off, signal much stronger now. SINPO 54444.
6295 1003 Radio Poema. Calling Saturnus. SINPO 34333.
6295 1007 Radio Quintus. QSO Saturnus, "More than a Feeling." SINPO 5444.
6305 0843 Radio Marabu. Alternative mx. SINPO 34333.
6436 0909 Radio Zwarte Panter. Folk music. SINPO 34333.
7265 0853 MV Baltic Radio. Rock mx. SINPO 45444.
7330 1014 Radio Joystick via Issoudan. SOS Band "Wake Up." SINPO 55555.
7480 0912 Crazy Wave Radio. Men At Work "Overkill." SINPO 45444.
7490 0917 Crazy Wave Radio. Move to avoid carrier on 7480.6. 45444.
9280 0943 MV Baltic Radio. Guitar mx, ID. SINPO 45444.
9290 0927 Unid UK station. "London Calling," short test. SINPO 35333.
11401 0933 Radio Waves Int. Relay of US country px, strong peaks. SINPO 45444.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Aug 3

3905 2037 Radio Likedeeler. Talk in German, rock mx. SINPO 44333.
4026 1814 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
5801 2051 Radio Tower. ID, also on 1611, "Seasons in the Sun." SINPO 44333.
6070 1826 Radio 6150. Ann in German, "I Won't Let You Down Again." SINPO 54444.
6210 2056 Radio Technical Man. Pop. SINPO 54444.
6242 Radio AC DC. Rock mx, ID, said closing down. SINPO 54444.
6280 1752 Radio Verona. From 6300. Dutch mx. SINPO 44433.
6285 1645 Radio Bizon. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6285 1757 Radio Verona. From 6280. Dutch mx, audio still a bit rough. SINPO 44433.
6285 2046 Radio Mustang. Instr mx, close down. SINPO 54444.
6287 2125 Radio Underground. "Waiting for a Train," greetings from Steve, jingles. SINPO 54444.
6300 1740 Radio Verona. Polka, audio not sounding too good. SINPO 34333.
6305 1655 Radio Marabu. U2 "Two Hearts Beat As One," ID jingle. SINPO 44333.
6326 2100 Radio Caroline-Rainbow. Rap mx, talk, some utility QRM. SINPO 44333.
6422 1718 Unid. ELO "Hold on Tight", Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plas Pour Moi." SINPO 44333.
6436 1700 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6725 2111 Polaris Radio. Iron Maiden, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6910L 2108 Baltic Sea Radio. "Born Free," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Aug 1

6260 2045 Shortwave Gold. ID jingles, oldies. SINPO 54444.
6295 2055 Radio Black Power (pres). Dance mx. SINPO 55444.

(via Twente SDR)

Israeli army weighs military action against pirate radio stations

By Arie Egozi on 30 July, 2013

http://flightglobal.rbiblogs.co.uk/ariel-view/2013/07/the-israeli-army-may-have-to-fight-radio-pirates/

It is not on the agenda for peace talks between Israel and the Palestinian Authority that began yesterday in Washington, but it is a major problem that may have to be solved by force rather than simply by negotiations.

Earlier this week, Israel said it might take military action to halt broadcasts from pirate radio stations operating in the West Bank. The reference to military action came after two days when radio stations in the West Bank caused severe disruption to radio transmissions between Ben Gurion airport control tower and aircraft in the area.

The Israeli communications ministry says the Palestinian Authority is doing nothing to prevent illegal radio stations from operating. The ministry has filed an official complaint with the authority in the vain hope that it will solve the problem.

On Sunday, officials at Ben Gurion airport said interruptions to communication from the broadcasts forced the tower to open greater intervals between flights, disrupting the flight schedule.

Israeli sources say the pirate radio stations operate mainly from the Ramallah area, in contravention of a series of agreements.

“The Palestinian Authority ignores the problem,” says one Israeli source.

Ben Gurion Airport uses a portion of the FM band for communication with incoming and outgoing aircraft and Israeli radio stations are banned from using those frequencies.

Pirate radio stations in Israel that have disrupted aviation have been closed. Operators have faced heavy fines and some have been jailed.

Israeli sources emphasise that if all other means fail, the Israeli army will locate the stations and shut them down by force. “This is an act of terror that can cost in lives,” says one.

The exact location of the pirate radio stations is known so the military option could be adopted immediately.

(via Paul Fraser)

Wed Jul 31

4026 2027 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart px. Marc Almond, Jon & Vangelis. SINPO 44433. 
6210 1757 Radio Goundenster. Song, female singer. SINPO 34333.
6240 2005 Radio Sluwe Vos. Kraftwerk "Autobahn," ID. SINPO 44433.
6285 1747 Radio Telstar. "Urgent," "Rebel Yell." SINPO 54444.
6296 2000 Radio Black Arrow. Polka, closedown before back for QSO. SINPO 54444.
6296 2021 Radio Mustang. Dance mx, report for Black Arrow. SINPO 55444.
6300 1645 Radio Black Arrow. "Dragon's Slayer," ID, said closing down. SINPO 34333.
6300 1650 Radio Zeewolf. Report to Black Arrow in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
6745 1653 Radio Pioneer. Beats Int "Dub be Good to Me," het from carrier. SINPO 43333.
6910L 2055 Baltic Sea Radio. Abba mega-mix, jingle ID. SINPO 34433.

Tues Jul 30

4026 2042 Laser Hot Hits. Stewart Ross px. Dan Fogelburg song. SINPO 54444.
6208 2220 Unid. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing," off few mins later with no ID. SINPO 44444.
6280L 2230 Over 60 Degree Radio.  Music, ID. SINPO 23332.
6285 2019 Unid. "Rocking in the Free World." Non-stop oldies. SINPO 34333.
6295 2022 Radio Odynn. Eagles "Hotel California," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.

Pirate Radio Thrives in Internet Age

Unlicensed “pirate” radio stations are thriving in the Internet age, despite the fact that most people can now operate their own Web-based radio stations without risking arrest.

“A vibrant pirate radio scene continues in the United States, and also in Europe and to a lesser extent in South America,” said George Zeller, a pirate radio listener/journalist for the past four decades.

“This includes a very energetic pirate radio scene on shortwave, and also a stunningly resilient pirate radio scene on FM and to a lesser extent on medium wave, despite the frequent busts by the FCC of FM pirates.”

(Read full article at: http://www.rwonline.com/article/pirate-radio-thrives-in-internet-age/220315)

Soure: Radio World

Mon Jul 29

4026 2018 Laser Hot Hits. 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday." SINPO 44333.
6240 1927 Radio DSI. "Left to My Own Devices," "Love is the Drug." SINPO 34333.
6423 1917 Radio Lowland. Stevie Wonder "Jamming," jingle ID. SINPO 44333.
6910L 2008 Baltic Sea Radio. Seagulls ID, "The Birdie Song." SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Sun Jul 28

3932 2057 MRF Radio. Haddaway "What Is Love," ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
4026 2018 Laser Hot Hits. The Associates "Party Fears Two," SINPO 44333.
6070 2046 Radio Geronimo SW via Radio 6150. Repeat of yesterday's show. Dave Simpson px. SINPO 54444.
6210 1939 The Ghoul. Alternative mx, chat. SINPO 34333.
6240 2012 DSI Radio Int. "Je Suis Un Rock Star," "Love & Pride." SINPO 34333.
6240 2052 Radio Powerliner. Typically Tropical "Barbados." SINPO 44433.
6250 1932 Radio Mustang. "Born to be Wild." SINPO 54444.
6260 2002 Shortwave Gold. Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water." SINPO 54444.
6285 1951 Radio Focus Int. Dan Hartman "I Can Dream About You." SINPO 44433.
6305 1956 Radio Merlin. Jackie Frost px. Earth Wind & Fire "Fantasy." SINPO 54444.
6910L 2033 Baltic Sea Radio. Black Sabbath "Paranoid," ID jingle. SINPO 44333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Jul 27

4026 0910 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 24332.  
6070 1930 Radio Geronimo SW via Radio 6150. Dave Simpson px. Bob Dylan song. SINPO 34333.
6210 1954 Radio AC DC (tent). Housemartins "Happy Hour." SINPO 34333.
6260 2000 SW Gold. ID jingle, Steve Winwood "Higher Love."   SINPO 54444.
6285 0857 Radio Focus Int. Dexys Midnight Runners. Strong peak then faded back again. SINPO 44433.
6295 1945 Radio Witte Reus. KLF "What Time Is Love," SINPO 34333.
6305 0903 Radio Merlin Int. Public Image Ltd. SINPO 34333.
6530 1600 Radio Bizon. Dutch music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6735U 1949 Cool AM. Vangelis mx, utility QRM. SINPO 23332.
6745 1640 Radio Pioneer. Elton John "Sacrifice." SINPO 34333.

Geronimo SW updated information

Geronimo Shortwave will be on air via R 6150 on the 49mtr band this Saturday evening at 20.00 hours till 22.00 hours. Programs from Dave Simpson.

We wish you good listening, if all goes well there will be further programs to come next month with programs from  Dave Scott and Keith Jones.

Regards all from Chris Watson  RGSW.

(via Dr Tim Yahoo group)

The information doesn't indicate if the time is UTC. 

UPDATE: Just heard from transmitter operator ... broadcast to start at 1800 UTC

Fri Jul 26

3905 1928 Skyline Int Radio. OMD "Enola Gay," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333. 
4026 1915 Laser Hot Hits. Bee Gees song, SINPO 34333.
6245 2208 Radio Mustang. Dance mx, move to 6305. SINPO 44333.
6260 1924 Shortwave Gold. ID jingle, Style Council, co-ch CVC via Tashkent. SINPO 53443.
6285 2230 Radio Focus Int. Al Stewart "On the Border," SINPO 24332.
6296L 2210 Over 60 Degree Radio. Slow song (Finnish tango?). SINPO 24332.
6305 2214 Radio Mustang. Move from 6245, ID, greets, dance mx. SINPO 54444.
6324 2222 Radio Underground. Chat, JM Jarre mx,  fading in (a bit). SINPO 24332.
6745 1733 Radio Pioneer. Wet Wet Wet "Sweet Surrender." SINPO 34333.
6900L 2203 Baltic Sea Radio. "Jungle Rock," ID. SINPO 34333.

Thurs Jul 25

4026 2035 Laser Hot Hits. "Hungry Eyes," morse CW 4027. SINPO 33333.
6300 2030 Radio Mustang. Depeche Mode, greet Kris in Warsaw. SINPO 54444.
6300 2053 Radio Black Bandit. "Old Man Down the Road," talk in Dutch. SINPO 54444.
6530 2023 Radio U Boat 66. Instr mx, close down. SINPO 44333.

Wed Jul 24

4026 2217 Laser Hot Hits. Craig McLoughlin song. SINPO 34333.
6240 2051 Sluwe Vos Radio. "She's A Maniac," from Flashdance. SINPO 54444.
6265 2042 Shortwave Gold. New frequency. Abba "Lay All Your Love On Me," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6270L 2208 Over 60 Degree Radio. Song with female signer. SINPO 24333.
6290 2030 Radio Foxfire. "Rockin in the Free World," Neil Young, ID. SINPO 44333.
6290 2205 Radio Black Arrow. Oldies, ID and signing off. SINPO 44433.
6300 2037 Radio Mazda. Inst Dutch mx, ID, hotline. SINPO 54444.
6900L 2047 Baltic Sea Radio. "Johnny B Good," SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Geronimo Shortwave via Radio 6150

Geronimo Shortwave will be on air via Radio 6150 on 6070 kHz this Saturday evening  (27th July) at 7pm UK time (1800 UTC)  for two hours.

(Info via Geronimo Shortwave)

Tues Jul 23

4026 2005 Laser Hot Hits. "Why Does Your Love." SINPO 34333.
6285 2015 Radio Odynn. Duran Duran "The Reflex," ID. SINPO 44433.
6295 1937 Radio Black Power. CCR "Have You Seen The Rain." SINPO 54444.
6295 2011 Radio Black Arrow. "Black is Black," "Paint it Black." SINPO 54444.
6295 2022 Radio Mustang. Calling BArrow and BPower. SINPO 54444.
6295 2037 Radio Morning Star. QSO with BA, BP, Mustang. SINPO 54444.
6305 2020 Unid. Dutch and oldies mx, no ID heard. SINPO 54444.
6400 2105 Radio Caroline Int. Pop/dance mx, jingles. SINPO 44433.
6900L 1947 Baltic Sea Radio. Rock. SINPO 44433.