Wed Apr 9

6240 1724 Radio AC DC. Move from 6250 where bad QRM. Greetings, "Rawhide", AC DC "Highway to Hell." SINPO 44444.
6270 1732 Cosmic Radio. Songs from Morrissey, Kasasbian, The Clash. SINPO 24332.
6285 1630 Radio Experience. "Singing in the Rain," then Fleetwood Mac song. SINPO 44433.
6295 1635 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka, strong peaks. SINPO 44444.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Apr 8

4029 1915 Laser Hot Hits. Suzanne Vega song, then a song "This Side of Heaven." SINPO 44433.
6210 1925 Shortwave Gold. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6425 1931 Radio Ronalisa. Testing with just 2W. "YMCA" then "Mull of Kintyre." Weak-fair. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Star International Returns

RSI's next Broadcast will commence on Saturday 12th April 2014.

We will be broadcasting Somewhere on 48m Shortwave.

Presenters Roger Dale, Tim Anderson, Matt Roberts, Peter Verbruggen, Christopher Phillips and the Spotlight Kid will be heard over the 8 hours and we hope you can tune in and make contact with us with your reports.

All reports will be verified with an E-QSL.

More information: www.radiostarinternational.com

Mon Apr 7

4026 1906 Laser Hot Hits. Status Quo "Sweet Caroline," then Rainbow "Since You've Been Gone." SINPO 54444.
6210 1920 Shortwave Gold. ID jingle, Gibson Brothers "Cuba". SINPO 34333.
6240 1900 Radio Casanova. Dutch song, ID/email and off. SINPO 54444.
6285 1914 Radio Kleinezender. Dutch mx. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Sun Apr 6

4029 1520 Laser Hot Hits. Leo Sayer "Moonlighting." SINPO 34333.
6205 0855 Horizon FM. Pop. SINPO 34333.
6210 1700 Vasily's Weekend Show (via relay). Live from Moscow, welcoming listeners, David Bowie "Let's Dance." SINPO 54444.
6245 0849 Radio Casanova. Dutch songs, ID,  greetings. SINPO 54444.
6250 0810 Radio AC DC. "Didn't I Hear You Crying," "Rawhide," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6250 1055 Radio Groenteboertje. "Another Brick in the Wall," "Rock Around the Clock." SINPO 55444.
6270 0828 Radio Mazda. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444. On 6274 at 0858 (54444).
6285 1505 Radio Nightpirate & Radio Ronex. QSO. Both SINPO 44433.
6285 1548 Radio Barones. Thin Lizzy "Boys are Back in Town," ID, greetings, also on 1611. Not sure if a relay or direct. SINPO 44433.
6288 0805 Radio Altrex. Dutch song, cow moos SINPO 34333.
6299 1500 Magic AM. Duran Duran "Ordinary World," said closing down, carrier from station warming on 6300. SINPO 53433.
6300 0819 Radio Paardenkracht. "She's In Love With You." SINPO 54444.
6325 1003 Radio Norton. Brass band music. SINPO 34333.
6394 1100 Radio Baken 16. Instrumental mx, jingle "I'm A Train." SINPO 44333.
6395 1535 Big Dutch QSO. Many stations having Sunday afternoon chat, including Zeewolf, Pluto, Baken 16, Akai, Rob & VOTN.
6803 1135 Pink Panther Radio. ID and talk in Dutch and English, Mud "Tiger Feet." SINPO 44433.
6910 0834 Premier Radio Int. Spandau Ballet "True," ID, greetings, Kylie "I Should Be So Lucky." SINPO 34333.
7300 0900 U Boat 66 Radio. Oldies, greetings. SINPO 34333.
7330 1035 Radio Joystick v Moostrum. "Going to Give You My Love," Charlie Prince talk in German. SINPO 55555.
7375 1020 Unid. Offshore radio jingles & documentaries. SINPO 34333.
7490 1120 Trans Europe Radio. Ultravox "Vienna." SINPO 34333.
11401 0840 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 44433.
12257 0845 WR International. Oldies, signal suffering some form of utility  interference. SINPO 23432.
15730 1008 Radio Black Arrow. T Rex "20th Century Boy," then "Bette Davis Eyes." Surprisingly, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Apr 5

5805 1727 Radio Joey. Talk Talk "It's A Shame." SINPO 44433.
6205 0826 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies. Co-channel with another station (Horizon?). SINPO 42432.
6205 1722 Horizon FM. Coldplay song. SINPO 34333.
6215 1717 Carmen Radio. "Bang Bang,"  strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6265 1732 Radio Tango Italia. Usual tango mx. SINPO 33333.
6281 1442 Radio Caroline North (via relay). Thomas Lang "Happy Man," then "Ghost in My House." SINPO 24332.
6290 1415 Radio Calypso. Country mx, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6323 1710 Radio Altrex. Dance mx, ID, greetings, utility splash. SINPO 43333.
6485 1736 Premier Radio Int. ID/email address, Rennaissance "Northern Lights", utility QRM. SINPO 43433.
6935 0812 Little Feat Radio. "Stay A Little Bit Longer," short test. SINPO 34333.
6747 1426 Radio Pioneer. Jean Michel Jarre. SINPO 44433.
6955 0805 Radio Coax. Oldies. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Apr 4

3905 1925 Skyline International Radio. 10cc "Little Donna," then schlager. SINPO 54444.
4029 1945 Laser Hot Hits. Beverly Knight, then Eagles "Journey of the Sorcerer." SINPO 54444.
6205 1914 Horizon FM. Beyonce then Adele songs. SINPO 44433.
6210 1920 Shortwave Gold. ID/email jingle, oldies, splash from Horizon. SINPO 33333.
6285 2000 LHH via Radio Blackbeard. Dance mx. SINPO 44333.
6305 1905 Radio Mustang. Simple Minds "Belfast Child." SINPO 54444.
6330 1932 Radio Zodiac. Oldies. Strong signal but bad ute QRM. SINPO 53433.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Apr 3

6210 1656 Shortwave Gold. Yello "The Race," ID jingle, "Going Back to My Roots." SINPO 34333.
6285 1747 Hit Mix Radio. Move from 6295. Rolling Stones "Start Me Up." SINPO 44433.
6295 1642 Hit Mix Radio. Abba "SOS" and "Fernando." SINPO 44333.
6320 1710 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6950 1735 Radio Blackbeard. Dance mx, occasional utility QRM, audio better. SINPO 43333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Apr 2

4029 1721 Laser Hot Hits. Reading report from Italy, Roy Orbison "You Got It." SINPO 44433.
6205 1715 Horizon FM. Pop music. SINPO 34333.
6210 1640 Shortwave Gold. Soul music, ID jingles, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6273 1652 Radio Black Arrow. Move from 6282, greetings, closedown. SINPO 54444. Back on 6275 at 1745. SINPO 54444.
6282 1645 Radio Black Arrow. "Poison" Alice Cooper," talk in Dutch. SINPO 54444.
6289 1654 Radio Experience. "Runaway Train," "Rhythm is a Dancer." Good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6295 1749 Radio Blackbeard. "Give Me Your Love," "Papas Got A Brand New Pigbag." SINPO 44433.
6305 1615 Radio Akai. Talk in Dutch, close down, utility splash. SINPO 43433.
6320 2035 Radio Tidalwave. Level 42 "Lessons in Love," ID jingle, summer meeting promo. SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

QSLs from Dakota & Calypso

A couple of Dutch QSLs received this week for recent reception reports. Thanks!

Tues Apr 1

4029 1935 Laser Hot Hits. Dance mx. SINPO 54444.
6205 1930 Horizon FM. Ellie Goulding "How Long Will I Love You," weather forecast, then Jessie J. SINPO 34333.
6210 1900 Radio Borderhunter. "Needles & Pins" and other 60s music. SINPO 54444.
6280 1923 Radio Caroline North (relay of RSL). "Standy By Me," ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6425 1909 Radio Nostalgie. Greek music, then Carpenters "Please Mr Postman." SINPO 34333.
6735 1913 Cool AM. Wild Cherry "Play That Funky Music." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Mar 31

4029 1944 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Ad for FSN, then "Gloria" Laura Brannigan.  SINPO 54444.
6210 1920 Radio Borderhunter. "Amadeus" Falco then Kiss "I Was Made for loving You." SINPO 54444.
6280 1950 Radio Caroline North relay (via Merlin). "Boys of Summer" Don Henley, ID. SINPO 34333.
6305 1937 Radio Kleinezender. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Mar 29

4029 1842 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Peter Gabriel "Red Rain," Bryan Ferry "Avalon." SINPO 54444.
6205 0812 Horizon FM. "I Wouldn't Change A Thing About You," then Jackson 5 "I Want You Back." SINPO 34333.
6225 1821 Tip & Elvis Show. Bangles "Walk Like An Egyptian." SINPO 54444. Move to 6220 at 1826. Also 54444;
6240 1615 Radio Kilohertz. ID, talk in German, German schlager. SINPO 44433.
6245 1547 Voice of the Netherlands. Pink Floyd "The Wall," Coldplay "Rule the World," ID, talk about antenna problems. SINPO 54444.
6286 0817 Radio Focus Int. The Who "You'd Better You Bet." SINPO 34333.
6297 1830 Odynn Radio. "Running With the Devil," "I Can't Stand the Rain." SINPO 44433.
6300 1535 Radio Pluto. ID, "Didn't I See You Crying,"  talk in Dutch, Queen "It's A Kind of Magic." SINPO 34333.
6383 1813 Radio Zeewolf. Greetings, using 20W, Bee Gees "Jive Talking." SINPO 44333.
6450 1510 Studio 52. Dutch music, ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6955 0804 Radio Coax. Oldies, weak signal. SINPO 24332.
9510 0925 Radio Caroline anniversary programme v IRRS. Special edition of the "16 Gwendoline Street" show with recordings from Caroline. SINPO 55444.

(via Twente SDR)

Shortwave Rock marks Caroline's 50 years

Shortwave Rock 6045 will be on air this weekend on 6045 kHz (0900-1000 UTC). [Sunday]
Phil Mitchell commemorates the 50th anniversary of Radio Caroline in short, revealing a special surprise.

Best,  
Mike Wilson              
Shortwave Rock
E-mail  studio@shortwaverock.com

Fri Mar 28

3905 2330 Skyline International Radio. Dutch song then Roxette "It Must've Been Love." SINPO 54444.
4029 2345 Laser Hot Hits. Dance mx. SINPO 54444.
6205 2320 Horizon FM. Kenny Loggins "Footloose," ID. SINPO 44433.
6210 2025 Radio Telstar South. "Something Tells Me I'm Into Something Good," talking about offshore stations. SINPO 54444.
6224 2255 Radio Carmen. Toto "Rosanna," Queen/David Bowie "Under Pressure." SINPO 54444.
6243 2300 Radio Underground. Saying "ciao" a lot, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6256 2305 Radio Tango Italia. Tango mx. SINPO 44333.
6286 2015 Radio Focus Int. Free, ID, email, then Dr Feelgood "Milk & Alcohol." SINPO 44433.
6295 2010 Radio Rode Adelaar. Instr mx. Signing off. SINPO 54444.
6295 2310 Radio Powerliner. Human League "Human," ID at 2332. SINPO 44433.
6400 2020 Radio Python. Alternative mx, greetings. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Mar 27

3905 2120 Radio Calipso. Hall & Oates "Maneater." SINPO 44333.
4029 2130 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s soul & funk. SINPO 54444.
6245 2108 Horizon FM. Chumbawamba "Tubthumping." SINPO 44433.
6286 2056 Radio Focus Int. ID, Marvelettes "When You're Young and In Love." SINPO 54444.
6300 2112 Radio Dakota. ID, greetings, polka. SINPO 44433.
6310 2045 Radio Blackbeard. Dance mx, greetings. SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Happy Birthday Radio Caroline

Fifty years ago  tomorrow marks the day Radio Caroline took the airwaves with regular programmes, and changed British radio forever. There's been quite a lot written and on the radio about the anniversary but very little on the TV. I thought we might have even got a documentary. But it seems not to be.

But ITV's Meridian service in the south of England has done an eight minute report on the anniversary. Here's the link:

http://www.itv.com/news/meridian/story/2014-03-26/radiocaroline50/

(Source: ITV via Alan Pennington, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Wed Mar 26

3905 2040 Skyline Radio Int. Dutch music, talk in Dutch. SINPO 44333.
4029 2055 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Billy Paul "Your Song," Patti Smith & Don Henley. SINPO  54444.
6245 2010 Radio Casanova. Dutch and German songs. SINPO 54444.
6285 1736 Hit Mix Radio. "Baby Love," then Dutch song, some utility QRM. SINPO 43333.
6295 1742 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka, ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6295 2045 Radio Blauwe Panter. Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way," inst mx. SINPO 44333.
6383 1805 NMD Radio. Polka, Abba "Does Your Know," ID, greetings, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6425 1751 Radio Mi Amigo. "Shake Your Body Down." SINPO 24332.
6735 2034 Cool AM. Sixties music. SINPO 33333.
6915 2027 Premier Radio Int. "Ring My Bell," "Boogie Wonderland," utility splash. SINPO 43433.

(via Twente SDR)

XTC QSL

Quick reply from long running UK station XTC who made one of his occasional broadcasts on Sunday. The station has been on the air since 1993. Thanks for the QSL.

Tues Mar 25

4029 2045 Laser Hot Hits. Falco "Der Kommissar." Rod McKuen "Without A Worry in the World." SINPO 54444
6220 2012 Radio Nostalgie. "King of the Road," Prince "1999," using 4W. SINPO 24332.
6295 2057 Radio Blackbeard. Erasure "Give A Little Respect." SINPO 44433.
6300 2022 Radio Verona. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6400 2004 Radio Night Pirate. Techno mx. SINPO 54444.
6400 2033 Radio Ronex. QSO with Night Pirate. SINPO 44433.
6400 2052 Radio Dakota. QSO, now utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

(via Twente SDR)