Tues Oct 7

4026 1946 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6290 1920 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Popcorn," ID, "Needles & Pins." SINPO 54444.
6299 1926 Radio Alex W. "Kiss You All Over," SINPO 34333.
6396 1939 Radio GSV. ID, rock music. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 6

4026 1935 Laser Hot Hits. Crusaders "Street Life," jingles. SINPO  44333.
6205 1910 Radio Magic. Wet Wet Wet "Angel Eyes," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6284 1927 Radio Alex W. "I Want to be With You Everywhere," ID, greetings. SINPO 44333.
6325 1900 Radio Caroline-Rainbow. Oldies, IDs. SINPO 44433.
6396 1919 Weekend Music Radio. Foreigner "That Was Yesterday," then Genesis. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

New book about offshore pirate radio

Pirate Radio: An Illustrated History Hardcover by Keith Skues & David Kindred 

The description on Amazon says:

"In an age when the airwaves were tightly controlled by the authorities, pirate radio was the illicit and illustrious haven for music lovers across the nation. From the first broadcast in 1964, the cowboys of the radio world fed their listeners' desire for pop and rock music and, by doing so, changed British radio forever. Through more than 100 crisp, black-and-white photographs, Pirate Radio: An Illustrated History brings to life the 'golden years' of pirate radio. Featuring pictures of the crew, the boats and the fans, this book takes the reader on a journey from the formative years of pirate radio, through its political persecution and beyond."

Advertised for £13.60 on amazon.co.uk

Sun Oct 5

4026 1628 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Different programme to 6205. SINPO 34333.
6200 0827 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. "Time After Time," then ELO. SINPO 34333.
6205 0832 Radio King SW. Oldies. SINPO 44433.
6205 1605 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Culture Club "Church of the Poisoned Mind," SINPO 44433.
6216 1639 Free Radio Bumbelstock. ID, instrumental music. SINPO 33333.
6220 0912 Radio Scotland Int. White Lies "Farewell to the Fairground", testing new filter. SINPO 54444.
6235 1645 Radio Tango Italia. IDs, baby noises and "Ode to Joy." SINPO 34333.
6246 0846 Radio Underground. Beatles "Paperback Writer," then PJ Harvey. SINPO 44433.
6285 1530 Radio Condor. Techno, talk in Dutch and off. SINPO 34333.
6290 0820 Radio Orang Utan. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing," "Walk of Life." SINPO 44433.
6290 1552 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka. SINPO 54444.
6295 0815 Radio Quintus. Dutch songs, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6300 0825 Radio Norton. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6308 1542 Radio Titanic. Capt John with 60s music. SINPO 44433.
6320 0852 Radio Carrierwave. Mary Hopkin "Those Were the Days." SINPO 34333.
6385 1533 Radio Baken 16. QSO, "Think We're Alone Now." SINPO 44433.
6385 1537 Radio Zeewolf. QSO with Baken, using 20W. SINPO 44433.
6390 0836 Radio Lowland. Elvis Presley "Teddy Bear." SINPO 43333.
6396 0841 Radio GSV. Blues rock. SINPO 34333.
6400 0857 Radio Deutschlandwelle. Oldies. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 4

3905 1810 Radio Alice. ID, greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
4026 1727 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333
6200 1143 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Lynx "Romance." SINPO 24332.
6210 1717 Radio Technical Man. Version of "Please Release Me." SINPO 54444.
6255 1802 Radio Telstar South. Offshore memories, 60s music. SINPO 44433.
6265 1713 Radio Tango Italia. ID, tango music. SINPO 34333.
6280 1702 Skyline Radio Germany. Jingles, rock music. SINPO 34333.
6295 1657 Tower Radio. "Son of my Father," "Mull of Kintyre." SINPO 54444.
6305 1125 Radio Merlin Int. REM "Everybody Hurts." SINPO 34333.
6310 1743 Skyline Radio Germany. Move from 6280. Rock music. SINPO 34333.
6320 1752 Radio Altrex. "Love Hurts," UB40 song. SINPO 34333.
6396 1755 Radio GSV. Stray Cats "Runaway Boys," SINPO 34333.
6940 1135 Laser Hot Hits v Blackbeard. 10cc "Good Morning Judge", weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
15880U 1708 Over 60 Degree Radio. Blues music. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

QSL from Swifts Radio, Sweden

I was pleased to receive a QSL from new shortwave free radio station Swifts Radio, broadcasting from Sweden. The transmitter was running at 10W and the next broadcast is planned for November. Many thanks for the QSL.

Fri Oct 3

4026 1941 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show, soul & funk. SINPO 34333.
6200 1924 Radio Magic Int. Pop music. SINPO 44444.
6220 1928 Radio Witte Reus. Jeam Michel Jarre. SINPO 44433.
6240 1913 Crazy Wave Radio. Queen "I Was Born to Love You." SINPO 44444.
6323 1910 Radio Mustang. Cult "She Sells Sanctuary," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6385 1938 Premier Radio Int. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6421 1900 Radio Altrex. ID, A-Ha "Take on Me." SINPO 34333.
6940 1905 Radio Blackbeard. George Michael song. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Oct 2

6200 1728 Radio Magic Int. Non-stop oldies and jingles, splash from BBCWS 6195. SINPO 32432.
6290 1722 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 544444.
6320 1718 Radio Telstar. "There Goes My Heartbeat," "Ally Oop." SINPO 54444.
6425 1715 Radio Zwarte Non. Dutch instr music. SINPO 34333.
6446 1712 Studio 52. Dutch songs, some utility splash. SINPO 43433.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 1

6070 1640 Channel 292. Bruce Springsteen "Glory Days," SINPO 33333.
6150 1630 Europe 24. Started regular programmes. News in German, then "It's Raining Again." SINPO 54444.
6290 1620 Radio Rode Adelaar. Country music, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6307 1715 Radio Goofy. "Money's Too Tight to Mention," ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6395 1705 Radio Mazda. "You've Got Your Troubles," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6425 1800 Test Pirate. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
6953 1753 Radio GSV.  Seventies music, ID, chat. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Sept 30

4026 1924 Laser Hot Hits. Belinda Carlisle "Summer Rain," SINPO 44433.
6200 1915 Radio Magic International. Michael Jackson "Smooth Criminal," ID jingle. Nothing to do with Magic AM. SINPO 54444.
6263.5 2020 Radio OZNRH (pres). Mellow jazz, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6300 1950 Radio Blauwe Panter. Marvin Gaye "I Heard It Through the Grapevine." SINPO 44433.
6320 1933 Little Feat Radio. Eddy Grant "I Don't Want to Dance." SINPO 44333.
6396 2005 Radio GSV. "I Shot the Sheriff," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Sept 29

4026 1932 Laser Hot Hits. Recording of Radio Gemini (a great station from 70s & 80s). SINPO 54444.
6300 1920 Radio Monique. Simple Minds, ID, greetings, Scorpions "Winds of Change." SINPO 44333.
6380 1947 Little Feat Radio. "Favourite Waste of Time," ID, "Pump Up the Jam," utility QRM. SINPO 33333. On 6383 at 2005 to avoid utilities. SINPO 34333.
6396 1938 Weekend Music Radio. Jack talking about pirate radio, Randy Edelman "Uptown Uptempo Woman." SINPO 34333.
6850 1927 Radio Arcadia. Jazz. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mighty KBC Listener Appreciation Contest

Commemorating KBC Import/Export 25th Anniversary, KBC Import/Export announces 
The Mighty KBC Listener Appreciation Contest. 

The contest runs  until December 31, 2014.

Prize
Brand new Tecsun PL-660 receiver including rechargeable batteries, ear buds, manual and soft case. More Tecsun PL-660 information at the KBC Import/Export website.

Contest Rules 
Send a valid reception report of a Mighty KBC broadcast. One report/entry per person per broadcast is acceptable. Please include the following items in the reception report.

Date of reception.
Time of reception.
Frequency of reception.
Program Details.
Program Comments.
Reception Conditions.
Receiving Equipment.
Contact information as we need a way to contact the winner.

Program comments are very important. Only a report including program comments are considered as a valid contest entry. Please do not send same comment every time. Also, please send something
meaningful other than “I really liked the show”, etc. Tell us what was enjoyed about the show. Tell us
what was not liked about the show. Tell us if part of the show is very enjoyable compared to the other
parts of the show. Tell us if a part of the show should never be heard again!

Good or bad program comments are OK. Please describe/explain comment.

Send report indicating The Mighty KBC Listener Appreciation Contest either by email or postal mail.

Email address is themightykbc@gmail.com

Postal address is
The Mighty KBC
Argonstraat 6
6718 WT Ede
The Netherlands

The more valid reports, the better chance a listener has of winning the contest.

Winner Selection and Notification
One winner is determined in a random draw by KBC Import/Export.

KBC Import/Export decision is final.

Winner is responsible for paying any import taxes, duties, etc.

Prize is not transferrable.

Prize is not exchangeable.

Winner agrees to allow KBC Import/Export to use winner’s name and country of residence for
promotional purposes.

Winner provides a valid mailing address as we’ll be sending the prize via the postal mail. If winner does not provide a valid mailing address within a reasonable amount of time the winner is disqualified and KBC Import/Export has the right to draw another random name of valid entries as the winner.

The Mighty KBC Listener Appreciation Contest is open to listeners around the world. Employees of KBC Import/Export, The Mighty KBC DJs/personalities and employees of the Nauen, Germany transmission site are not permitted to participate in the contest.

The Mighty KBC Listener Appreciation Contest is sponsored by KBC Import/Export and Kraig Krist, KG4LAC.

www.kbcradio.eu

(Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Sat Sept 27

4026 1618 Laser Hot Hits. Soft rock. Separate programme on 6195. SINPO 34333.
5817 1920 Radio GSV. Blondie "Dreaming," recorded from Old Grey Whistle Test. Good choice of frequency, no QRM at all. SINPO 35443.
6195 1558 Laser Hot Hits. Beach Boys "Lady Linda," QRM co-ch BBC. SINPO 33333.
6205 1925 Tip & Elvis Show. Thin Lizzy "Whisky in the Jar," usual powerful signal. SINPO 55544.
6265 1736 Radio Tango Italia. Tango music, good tonight with strong peaks, new transmitter? SINPO 44444.
6285 1728 Radio Altrex. ID, pop, moo sounds. SINPO 34333.
6290 1715 Swifts Radio (tent). "I Can Help," reported to be from Scandinavia. SINPO 24332.
6295 1916 Bogusman. Brian Eno track, SINPO 544444.
6300 1627 Radio Witte Reus. ID, talk in Dutch, Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
6300 1708 Hitmix Radio. Jingle, German pop. SINPO 54444.
6319 1701 Radio Goofy. ID, Simply Red "moneys too Tight to Mention." SINPO 44333.
6320 1626 Radio Zodiac. Audio test, ID, Style Council, off. SINPO 54444.
6320 1930 Radio Carrierwave. "Reet Petite," SINPO 34333.
6387 1908 Radio Pandora. ID, chat, jingles, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6395 1913 Delta Radio. "They're Coming to Take Me Way," SINPO 44444.
6400 1610 Weekend Music Radio. Rock, slightly off channel so het from N Korea. However not being transmitted by GSV or WMR - is the hoaxer back? SINPO 33333.
6940 1904 Premier Radio. Blondie "Heart of Glass," SINPO 33333.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Sept 26

4026 1927 Laser Hot Hits. Starlight Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight." SINPO 54444.
6125 1922 Laser Hot Hits. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." Different programme to 4026. SINPO 34333.
6265 1750 Radio Tango Italia. Tango music. SINPO 34333.
6290 1747 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Knock on Wood," SINPO 44433.
6300 1920 Radio Mazda. Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6305 1754 Radio Telstar. The Sweet "Dynamite," SINPO 54444.
6320 1758 Radio Joey. Paul Hardcastle "19." SINPO 54444.
6380 1915 Radio Mustang. Soft rock. SINPO 54444.
6396 1931 Radio GSV. The Beatles live "Get Back." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Sept 25

6285 1642 Hitmix Radio. Signing off. Back a few minutes later on 6295 with German rock. SINPO 44433 (for both).
6319 1737 Radio Caroline Int. A-Ha, ID jingles, then lost under utility QRM. SINPO 42332.
6960 1742 Premier Radio Int. Katrina & The Waves "Walking on Sunshine," SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Sept 24

6240 1718 Hitmix Radio. German songs. SINPO 44433.
6285 1543 Radio Telstar. Greeting to Odynn, Stranglers "Skin Deep," Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
6295 1704 Long Live Radio (from Ukraine). ID/email jingle, music, bad audio. SINPO 34332.
6305 1535 Hitmix Radio. German songs. SINPO 44433.
6320 1726 Hitmix Radio. Move from 6240. "If I Had a Hammer." SINPO 44433.
6380 1710 Radio Jamaica. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Old Time Radio QSL

Very nice eQSL received from this new UK free radio station. Thanks very much!

Tues Sept 23

4026 2011 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, then "Gangsters Paradise." SINPO 44433.
6300 1930 Radio Black Bandit. Country music, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6380 1958 Little Feat Radio. Toni Basil "Mickey," Utility QRM. SINPO 42332. Moved to 6385 then 6320 - both 44333.
6397 1953 Radio GSV. Rory Gallagher, ID. SINPO 34333.
6744 1945 Old Time Radio. "Had A Bad Day," ID. SINPO 34333.
6770 2004 Radio 6770. "I'm the Pied Piper," ID, Dutch instrumental music, some ute QRM. SINPO 33333.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Sept 22

4026 1910 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, greeting other Laser DJs. SINPO 44433.
6255 1920 Radio Twentana. ID, difficult to hear due to static and occasional QRM. SINPO 23332.
6290 1925 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6290 2015 Radio Montferland. ID, greetings, "Got Whole World in his Hands." SINPO 44433.
6397 1900 Radio GSV. Reading email, Fairport Convention. SINPO 34333.
6744 1944 Old Time Radio. Sixties music, good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6960 1929 Premier Radio Int. "I Get the Sweetest Feeling," ID. SINPO 44333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Sept 20

4026 1745 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, not parallel with 6075. SINPO 44333.
6075 0815 Laser Hot Hits. Little River Band "Night Owl," Matt Munro "On Days Like These," SINPO 35433.
6245 1425 Radio Casanova. Polka, Dutch song ID. SINPO 34333.
6260 1431 Radio Odynn. "Mouldy Old Dough," Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
6265 1715 Radio Tango Italia. Tango music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1732 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6290 1603 Radio Orang Utan. Dutch song, then Johnny Cash. SINPO 34333.
6290 1738 Radio Caroline Int. Greek music, jingles. SINPO 34333.
6305 1659 Radio Bonte Specht. Polka, ID. SINPO 34333.
6325 1651 Radio Python. Siouxsie & The Banshees "Dear Prudence," ID, mic problems. SINPO 44333.
6397 0825 Weekend Music Radio. Chris Rainbow "Give Me What You Cried For," radio chat. SINPO 34333.
6685 1710 Radio Ronalisa. Polka. SINPO 44333.
6803 1440 Pink Panther Radio (tent). Music, but not easy to hear through the static. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)