Fri Oct 24

4026 2004 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s electro-funk. SINPO 44433.
6205 1935 Laser Hot Hits (via Magic6205). Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6263.5 2010 Radio OZNRH. Mellow jazz, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6284 1926 Radio Underground. Joni Mitchell, Fox, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6325 1921 Free Radio Victoria. Jefferson Airplane "White Rabbits." SINPO 44433.
6380 1913 Little Feat Radio. Greetings, Hall & Oates. SINPO 44433.
6396 1940 Radio GSV. Rock music, signing off. SINPO 44333.
6405 1918 Radio Ascona. Country music. SINPO 34333.
6925 1955 Mustang Radio. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," no ID til 2025. SINPO 34333.
6940 1947 Radio Enterprise. "Mr Vain," ID, email, "Horse With No Name." SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Oct 23

6205 1710 Magic Radio. Ultravox song, ID jingle, a DXer in Spain also heard them testing on 19 metres. SINPO 54444.
6295 1700 Hitmix Radio. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6396 1640 Weekend Music Radio. Jack chatting about radio, Elbow Bones & The Racketeers "A Night in New York." SINPO 34333.
6747 1630 Radio Pioneer. Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls." SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 22

6205 1655 Magic Radio. Simple Minds then the Specials. SINPO 44444.
6290 1645 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Hey John Mckenzie," ID, email. SINPO 44433.
6325 1740 Little Feat Radio. ZZ Top "Gimme All Your Loving." SINPO 33333.
6396 1730 Radio GSV. Rock music. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Shortwave’s Newest Broadcaster Global 24 to take to the air

October 22, 2014
Hollywood, FL

Global 24 Radio LLC announced today that its inaugural broadcast will go live at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 (0000 UTC November 1), with a line-up of new and well-known programs and around-the clock English language programming. The broadcast can be heard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 9395 kHz on WRMI broadcasting from Okeechobee, Florida.

 “We’re very excited about launching Global 24 and the important contributions it will make to shortwave radio listening – as both a medium worth preserving and a vital part of the modern media mix for so many listeners around the world,” said Phil Workman, general manager of Global 24. “Our broadcast will appeal to dedicated shortwave listeners (SWL) all over the world looking for breaking news, opinion and music.”

 Global 24 aims to revitalize the shortwave medium by bringing general interest news and
entertainment into sharper focus for listeners looking for high quality programming on a daily basis. Regular listeners will be informed, entertained and engaged in an ever more complex world.

   According to Jeff White, general manager of WRMI, “Global 24 represents another step in the long overdue commercialization of shortwave radio. We are excited to be working with them on their ambitious program to engage and entertain a global audience.”

 Additional press releases in coming days will announce our broadcast schedule, our Listeners’ Club, contests, sponsors, our web store, staff and much more. Follow us on Twitter at @Global24Radio or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/global24radio  Visit our website: www.global24radio.com/  to join our email newsletter for the most current updates.

Optimal Periods of Reception:
North America – 24 Hours a Day
Europe – 1900 UTC to 0800 UTC
Middle East – 1800 UTC to 0500 UTC
South America – 2100 UTC to 1000 UTC
Africa – 2100 UTC to 0500 UTC
Oceania – 0700 UTC to 1100 UTC
Far East – 2100 UTC to 0200 UTC
India – 1200 UTC to 1600 UTC

(Global 24 via Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Tues Oct 21

4026 1940 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. 80s funk & soul. "All Night Long." SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 20

4026 1930 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6205 1924 Radio Magic Int. "Love Saves the Day," ID jingles. SINPO 54444.
6396 1913 Radio GSV. The Clash "London Calling." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 18

3905 2010 Skyline International Radio. "Keep on Rocking in the Free World", greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.
4026 1554 Laser Hot Hits. "Friday on My Mind." SINPO 34333.
6205 1547 Laser Hot Hits. Tammy Wynette "Stand By Your Man," different programme. SINPO 44433.
6240 1523 Skyline Radio Germany. Rock, talk in German. SINPO 24332.
6285 1538 Radio Focus Int. Jimi Hendrix "Hey Joe." SINPO 44433.
6400 1528 Weekend Music Radio (hoax). "Radar Love," het with co-channel North Korea. SINPO 33333.
6805 1506 Sundown Radio. Pet Shop Boys "Go West," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
7580 1500 Voice of the Netherlands. Techno. SINPO 54444.
9270 1512 Radio Spaceshuttle. "Hot Stuff," "Spanish Lullaby", also on 3905. SINPO 35333.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Mi Amigo QSL

QSL card received in the post from Radio Mi Amigo for their broadcast via Radio 700 on September 14. A note on the back says they will be back in November on 6005 and 7310 kHz. Although the station is in Spain, the card was posted from Switzerland. The website is radiomiamigo.es

EMR & FRSH Holland broadcasts

On Sunday October 26th  FRS-Holland will be on air  with a full broadcast between 08:52- 15:00 UTC. Frequencies will be 7700// 9300 kHz.

Internet Stream
That same day between  14:52- 21:00 UTC/15:52- 22.00 CEST will see a full repeat on the internet. Check  on your computer < http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u >.

In the mean  time FRS-Holland has become 34 years....that was celebrated with an 'extra'  broadcast on Sunday evening August 31st. FRS strives  to have its brand new website on-line sometime in December. The site  will emphasize on FRS'  30+ year history in words, pictures & sound.  We invite you as a FRS listener to put your very own  personal FRS memories on paper.

When did you hear us for the  first time, what was (is) your favourite show, when did you get your first QSL,  how much did you listen to FRS, any special on air moments you remember? All  this info will be part of your personal FRS contribution.  Any serious  contribution will be part of the new website. We very much appreciate your input  as an FRS listener!

You can send your contribution to [frs@frsholland.nl].  Alternatively you can use POBox 2702, 6049 ZG Herten, the Netherlands.

Remember that winter time starts on Sunday October 26th: UTC+1 hou r=  CET .

73s, Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS Team
 (Jan, Paul,  Roger, Dave, Brian, Bobby & Peter)

future website: [http://www.frsholland.nl/]

European Music Radio Relay on 19th October 2014 
07.00 to 08.00 UTC (Gohren) on 7265 KHz Tom Mike Taylor
08.00 to 09.00 UTC (Gohren) on 9485 KHz Tom Mike Taylor
Please send all E.M.R. reports to:
studio@emr.org.uk
Thank you!

Thurs Oct 16

6205 1729 Laser Hot Hits. Ace of Base "Don't Turn Around," promo for FSN. SINPO 54444.
6240 1642 Radio Casanova. ID, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6290 1635 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6302 1713 Radio Hitmix. Jimmy Cliff "Wonderful World Beauitful People," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6320 1720 Radio Altrex. Bananarama song, ID, greetings, cow sounds. SINPO 34333.
6380 1739 Radio Carrierwave. Manfred Mann "Davy's on the Road Again," SINPO 44433.
6396 1734 Weekend Music Radio. Talking about listing to N.American pirates,  BASF tapes, Focus song. SINPO 34333.
6915 1647 Radio Blackbeard. Dance music, Fine Young Cannibal, he said email address not working as it's been hacked! SINPO 33333.
6950 1658 Radio Blackbeard. Move to avoid utilty QRM. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 15

4026 1952 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
4890 1932 Radio Arcadia. Jazz music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1938 Laser Hot Hits. Gap Band "Oops Upside Your Head," SINPO 55444.
6290 1919 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Rose Garden," closing down soon after. SINPO 44433.
6396 1945 Radio GSV. ID, greetings, oldies, said WMR will be on tomorrow. SINPO 34333.
6747 1924 Radio Pioneer. Eagles "Hotel California." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Oct 14

4026 2005 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Greeting FSN crew, "Keep the Fires Burning," SINPO 44433.
6265 1810 Radio Twentana. Dutch song, then UB40 "Red Red Wine." SINPO 44333.
6305 1839 Radio Mazda. Dutch & country music. SINPO 54444.
6315 1852 Unid. Radio London recordings. SINPO 34333.
6325 1820 Radio Zwarte Panter. Polka, bad modulation. SINPO 43332.
6396 1958 Radio GSV. Talking about Scotland-Poland match, "I Love Rock n Roll." SINPO 44433.
6450 1829  Radio Ascona. Rock music, ID. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 13

4026 1940 Laser Hot Hits. Songs by Boston and Bread. SINPO 34333.
6205 1923 Laser Hot Hits. Roxette "You've Got the Look,"  different programme to 4026. SINPO 54444.
6263.5 2000 Radio OZNRH (tent). Instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
6295 1913 Radio GSV. Rock music. SINPO 44433.
6305 1907 Radio Merlin Int. Wings "Band Across the Water." SINPO 34333.
6375 1929 Little Feat Radio. "House of the Rising Sun." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

QSLs from Quadrilla Radio & Enterprise Radio

Quadrilla Radio used 7 watts into a GB5RV inverted-V antenna. Thanks for the QSL.

Also received today was a QSL from new Italian station Radio Enterprise from north east Italy. He was using 50W with dipole. Thanks also for your QSL.

Sun Oct 12

4026 1535 Laser Hot Hits. Bad Company "Can't Get Enough of Your Love." SINPO 34333.
6180 0947 Radio Scotland Int. Move from 6400. Bee Gees "Staying Alive," close down. SINPO 55444.
6205 0848 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Gary Drew with archive recording of a London FM pirate, Solar Radio. SINPO 34333.
6239 0919 Radio Marabu. Steve Earle "Copperhead Road." SINPO 44433.
6245 0923 Radio AC DC. "Cuts Like A Knife," "Here I Go Again." SINPO 44433.
6250 1015 Radio Casanova. "Coming Home for Christmas,"  Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
6286 0843 Radio Focus Int. Snow Patrol "Take Back the City." SINPO 44444.
6295 0957 Top Radio. "La Dolce Vita," SINPO 44433.
6305 0932 Radio Quadzilla. "Kids in America." SINPO 24332.
6305 1425 Mike Radio. "Sexual Healing," talk in Dutch/English. SINPO 54444.
6305 1425 Radio Baken 16. QSO with Mike, song "I want to be With You." SINPO 44433.
6318 1547 Rock Radio Network (tent). Stranglers "Get A Grip on Yourself." then Talk Talk. SINPO 44333.
6320 0900 Bogusman. Usual chat, music by band called Lawrence Arabia. SINPO 44433.
6320 1455 Trans Europe Radio. ID, said had broken foot, Flock of Seagulls. SINPO 44433.
6375 1518 Weekend Music Radio. "Sentimental Journey," ID, whistle from weak carrier. SINPO 33333. (actually the hoax station, again!)
6380 0852 Radio Carrierwave. Manfred Mann "Davy's on the Road Again." SINPO 44433.
6400 0907 Radio Scotland Int. He said only using low power - 200 watts (!). Instrumental version of OMD "Electricity," then Killing Joke. SINPO 54444.
6940 1431 Enterprise Radio. "Stairway to Heaven," "Thriller," ID and said coming from Italy, some utility QRM. SINPO 43333.
7297 1503 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. Inst mx. QRM from station on 7330. SINPO 33333. Move to 7293 at 1506, again QRM from 7290. SINPO 33333. Heard on 7331 at 1532. SINPO 33333.
7502 1537 RMGP. Finally found clear frequency. Beyonce. SINPO 34333.


(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 11

Twente SDR offline so tonight listening at home with Degen 1103 portable with telescopic.

3905 2049 Radio Alice. ID, greetings, rock n roll. SINPO 34333.
4026 2035 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6195 1959 Radio Flying Dutchman. ID, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." SINPO 34333.
6205 2015 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. "War Baby" Tom Robinson then Manic Street Preachers. SINPO 34333.
6239 2020 Radio Marabu. IDs, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6286 2030 Radio Focus Int. Oldies, weak. SINPO 24332.
6325 2010 Abu Dhabi Radio. New name for Black Bandit. Dutch and country music. SINPO 44433.

Fri Oct 10

4026 2051 Laser Hot Hits. "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely." SINPO 44433.
6205 2045 Laser Hot Hits via Magic 6205. Dance music, jingles. SINPO 54444.
6396 2034 Radio GSV. Depeche Mode "Everything Counts," Thomson Twins. SINPO 44433.
6485 2028 Premier Radio Int. Recording on Irish station Q102. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Magic confusion

Long-running Dutch shortwave pirate Magic AM has been getting emails for a new shortwave station, also calling itself Magic - which is thought to be from the UK. He has warned people he will not be sending them on!

The Dutch Magic AM has gone onto Twitter to say: "We are getting a lot of e-mails and snailmail for a station calling himself MAGIC int. in our mailbox and P.O.Box lately. Please note that these e-mails and snailmail will not be forwarded. We are MAGIC AM, active on shortwave since 1996, and we do not know the people behind the other station,using our name & running non-stop music on SW.We have been on air since 1996 & will stay MAGIC AM forever."

The new Magic Radio has a website at magic6205.com and email address studio@magic6205.com

Source: @magicfreeradio on Twitter

Thurs Oct 9

4026 1930 Laser Hot Hits. Pop and dance music. SINPO 34333.
6266 1909 Radio Odynn. Instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
6290 1915 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka, signal fading out. SINPO 34333.
6295L 1953 Over 60 Degree Radio. Blues rock. SINPO 34433.
6396 1923 Radio GSV. Neil Young song. SINPO 44333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 8

6295 1705 Radio Telstar. "Rock Around the Clock," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6325 1650-1703. Dutch QSO featuring Zeewolf (34333), Black Arrow (54444), Fred Flintstone (44433) and Shadowman (54444).

(via Twente SDR)