Wed Nov 11

6300 1715 Anthony Radio. "Touch Me," jingle, "Boys Boys Boys." SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)

Pirate chat problems

Iann's popular pirate radio chat box has been having connection problems. Iann suggests using the direct link: http://xat.com/PirateRadio2011

The end for Radio Zeewolf?

Wizard's MW Free Radio blog reports: "On July 26 two men were seen outside the house of the operator of Radio Zeewolf, who was transmitting on MW at the time. They were taking photographs of the antenna and were thought to have been representatives of the AT, who are responsible for keeping the airwaves clear of illicit radio stations in the Netherlands. However, they were not seen again and nothing was heard about the visit. Not until October 31."

To read the full article go to: http://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2015/11/the-end-of-zeewolf.html

MW Free Radio is a site worth visiting regularly if you're interested in Dutch pirate radio, especially the many medium wave pirates than operate above 1611 kHz.

Mon Nov 9

4026 2125 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s soul and jazz funk, good peaks. SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)

Sat Nov 7

Terrible conditions today...

4026 1703 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, SINPO 34333.
6990 1650 Radio Comintern. Folk music, Russian talk. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Nov 6

4026 1906 Laser Hot Hits. Greeting listeners, pop. SINPO 34333.
6295 1900 Long Live Radio. The Stooges, tuning signal, ID. SINPO 34333.
6375 1855 Anthony Radio. Europop, ID jingles. SINPO 44444.

(via Twente SDR)

Weekend relays via Channel 292 on 6070 kHz

SATURDAY NOV 7 (times UTC)
2000-2030 Hobart Radio Int

SUNDAY NOV 8
0700-0800 Radio Waves Int
0800-0900 Superclan Radio
1000-1100 DARC (via Austria)
1100-1200 Radio Waves Int
1300-1500 Radio Diamond

(Source: www.channel292.de)

Audio clips of Radio Northern Ireland, Universe, Bandido, Road Pirate

RADIO NORTHERN IRELAND

RADIO UNIVERSE

RADIO BANDIDO

RADIO ROAD PIRATE

Wed Nov 4

6290 1645 Radio Skywave. Instrumental music, ID, dance music. SINPO 34333.
6395 1640 Radio Pioneer. Oldies. SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Tackling pirate radio in London

A new approach to tackling pirate radio has eradicated the problem in one London borough, and could save up to £1 million for Londoners by being rolled out across the capital.

Pirate radio harms local communities and the critical communications used by the emergency services. Ofcom, which manages radio frequencies, is hosting a summit on 3 November to explore the new approach to tackling the problem.

Pirate stations typically use high-rise buildings for their broadcasts, with illegal transmitters installed on rooftops or hidden in lift shafts. This damages residential properties owned by local authorities, disrupting residents' lives and putting people at risk from falling equipment.

Ofcom has been working in north London, one of the UK's most affected areas, with public housing body Homes for Haringey. In 2014, 19 pirate radio stations were illegally broadcasting in Haringey. By quickly removing their transmitters and regularly patrolling and securing rooftops, pirate radio has now been eradicated in the borough.

As a result, Homes for Haringey has saved £90,000 in enforcement and maintenance costs over the past year.
On 3 November, Ofcom is meeting with local authorities from across London to share the success of the Homes for Haringey partnership. If this collaborative and proactive approach is rolled out across the capital, local authorities stand to save an estimated total of £1 million per year.

Illegal broadcasting:

Clive Corrie, Head of Ofcom's Spectrum Enforcement team, said: "Illegal broadcasting harms local communities and risks lives by interfering with vital communications used by the emergency services and air traffic control.

"By working in partnership with local authorities, Ofcom is tackling this problem. We also strongly urge those broadcasting illegally to get involved with internet or community radio, a legitimate route on to the airwaves."

Astrid Kjellberg-Obst, Executive Director of Operations at Homes for Haringey, said: "Pirate radio stations damage people's homes and can be extremely distressing to our residents.

"We've seen huge success in tackling the problem with the measures that we've introduced, removing all pirate radio stations from Haringey and saving the borough tens of thousands of pounds in the process. We will continue to work with Ofcom to keep Haringey pirate-free."

Harmful interference to emergency services:

Pirate radio causes interference to critical radio services, including those used by the emergency services and air traffic control.

In 2014, the UK's air traffic control service NATS has reported 55 cases of communications interference from pirate radio.

Ofcom also receives reports each week from the emergency services and other, legitimate radio services of illegal interference.

Ofcom has powers to seize illegal broadcasting equipment and prosecute those involved.

Accessible, legal alternatives to get on to the airwaves:

For anyone wanting to broadcast a radio station, Ofcom offers accessible, legal alternatives to get on to the airwaves. Since 2005, Ofcom has issued community radio licenses, enabling small stations across the UK to get on-air right and serve their local communities. More than 200 community radio services are now broadcasting.

Ofcom is also supporting a new, innovative way for smaller stations to broadcast on digital radio. If tests are successful the system, called 'small scale DAB', promises to open up digital radio to smaller broadcasters for a fraction of current costs.

http://consumers.ofcom.org.uk/news/tackling-pirate-radio-could-save-londoners-one-million/

(via Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Sun Nov 1

4026 1708 Laser Hot Hits. Dolly Parsons "Nine to Five." SINPO 44333.
5800 1529 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
5859 1522 Radio Batavia. "Take on Me," then "Waterloo,"
6070 0915 Goldrausch 6070 via Ch292. "You Keep Me Hanging On." SINPO 55544.
6205 0930 Radio King SW. Jingle ID, oldies, sudden off.
6205 1633 Radio Face de Blatte (tent). " I Eat Cannibals," Highway to Hell." SINPO 44433.
6210 1545 Radio Ronalisa. Dutch songs, greetings, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6230 1515 Radio Casanova & Mexico. Demis Roussos. SINPO 54444.
6245 1622 Radio AC DC. "Rawhide," ID, greetings, "Highway to Hell." SINPO 44433.
6255 1012 Radio Pandora. Reading reports, 70s music. SINPO 24332.
6285 1535 Radio Northern Ireland (via Python). Sex Pistols "God Save the Queen." SINPO 55444.
6295 0910 Radio Freedom. Kim Wilde "Kids in America," SINPO 34333.
6296 0952 Halloween Radio. IDs, spooky noises, punk. SINPO 34333.
6305 0934 Radio Altrex. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6315 1500 Radio Uferlos. "What Are you Waiting for," ID, GM talk. SINPO 44433.
6325 0957 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6325 1507 Radio Caroline. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6400 1600 Laser Hot Hits (via Blackbeard). U2 "Where the Streets Have No Name." SINPO 44444.
6950 0940 Enterprise Radio. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
7265 1006 Radio Waves Int v MV Baltic. "Lean On Me," SINPO 44433.
7700 0920 FRS Holland. Soft rock. // 9300. SINPO 35433.
9300 0925 FRS Holland. Reading reception reports. SINPO 55544.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 31

4026 1755 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.

6295 1746 Radio Freedom. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.

6322 1742 Radio Odynn. MARRS "Pump Up the Volume." SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Magic AM eQSL

eQSL received from Magic AM. Always a good signal, clear audio and entertaining shows. Thanks Magic!

FRS Holland on air this Sunday

The leaves are falling and have turned into a variety of colours…brown, red, yellow. We’re in the middle of the 2015 autumn, time to start a new FRS broadcasting season with a 6 hour broadcast.

FRS-Holland will hit the airwaves on Sunday November 1st.
Programmes will start at 08:52 UTC/ 09:52 CET and will last till 15:05 UTC/ 16:05 CET. Frequencies are: 7700 (7685) //9300 (9335) kHz (between brackets spare channels).

For more information visit the website: www.frsholland.nl

Sun Oct 25

4026 1628 Laser Hot Hits. ELO "Mr Blue Sky." SINPO 34333.
5805 1439 Radio Joey. Kim Wilde "Cambodia," Blondie "Atomic." SINPO 54444.
6210 0920 Radio Quintus. Dutch instrumental mx, ID, closing down. SINPO 54444.
6232 1008 Radio Telstar. "Heading for A Fall," ID jingle. SINPO 55444.
6243 0925 Radio Benelux. ID, "Black is Black," GM talk, "Sledgehammer." SINPO 34333.
6260 0941 Radio Quadzilla. "Yellow Sun," SINPO 44433.
6265 1242 Radio 42. "You're the One that I Want," ID. SINPO 44433.
6266 1612  Radio Pandora. "Fog on the Tyne", chat. SINPO 34333.
6280 1645 Radio Geronimo SW. Rainbow //9300. SINPO 44433.
6285 0930 Radio Laguna. Rolling Stones "Satisfaction," SINPO 34333.
6300 0950 Radio Mi Amigo. Reading reports, Tavares, relay of 6005. SINPO 34333.
6303 1547 Magic AM. Cliff Richard "Dreaming," ID. SINPO 54444.
6319 0955 Radio Mexico. Dutch song, ID. SINPO 44433.
6325 0935 Bogusman. Meteors "Out of Time." SINPO 44433.
6333 1000 Radio Zwarte Panter. Instrumental music. SINPO 55444.
6385 0946 Misti Radio. Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy." SINPO 34333.
6385 1300 Radio Baken 16. Rock music, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6395 1016 Lowland Radio. ID, greetings, off. SINPO 44433.
9300 1637 Radio Geronimo SW. Chris Farley song. SINPO 45433.

(via Twente SDR)

Message from Radio Geronimo SW: Just to let you know Geronimo Shortwave will be on air Sunday 25th October on 9300 and I think one other channel in the 48 mtr band. At 4.30/ 5.00 pm  GMT with a bit of luck.

Sat Oct 24

4026 1649 Laser Hot Hits. Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights." SINPO 34333.
6205 1518 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6245 1445 Radio AC DC. Dolly Parton "Jolene." SINPO 34333.
6265 1720 Radio Abu Dhabi (pres). Country music. SINPO 55444.
6285 1458 Misti Radio. Kings of Leon. SINPO 34333.
6285 1644 Radio Digital. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6285 1458 Radio Montferland. Lisa Stansfield, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6305 1437 Radio Python. Greetings, Editors song. SINPO 54444.
6320 1510 Radio Mexico. ID, German song. SINPO 44433.
6320 1534 Radio Zeewolf. Cure "A Forest," SINPO 44433.
6326 1539 Voice of the Netherlands. Queen, ID, calling Zeewolf. SINPO 54444.
6380 1235 Radio Pioneer. Instrumental music. SINPO 44444.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Nightrider & Maverick Radio QSLs

A couple of eQSLs arrived this week. One was from Dutch station Radio Night Rider (Nachtrijder) for reception last Saturday. The other was from Maverick Radio for a report sent in February. Thanks for the QSLs.

Fri Oct 23

5891 1654 Radio Batavia. Dutch music. SINPO 44444.
6339 1714 Radio GSV. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6423 1649 Radio Carrierwave. Aqua "Barbie Girl," greetings, ID. SINPO 44433.
6875 1700 Radio Europe. Italian talk, instrumental music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 21

4026 1825 Laser Hot Hits. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.
6240 1704 Radio Abu Dhabi (pres). Country music. SINPO 54444.
6285 1742 Radio Northern Ireland. Talk and recordings of VOLMET stations. SINPO 54444.
6290 1644 Radio Rona Lisa. BZN, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6296 1630 Shortwave Pirate. "Living Next Door to Alice," ID jingle and off. SINPO 44333.
6307 1655 Radio Goofy. Dance music, jingles. SINPO 44433.
6382 1634 Radio Pioneer. "Time After Time," "He Aint Heavy." SINPO 44433.
9915L 1819 Baltic Sea Radio. ID/email, instrumental music. SINPO 45444.

(via Twente SDR)

Relay of Horizon FM, Canary Islands heard in UK

During the past few days several British DX Club members have reported hearing the Canary Islands English-language station Horizon FM on 1476 kHz or 1539 kHz.

The signal has been reported in north west England after dark with suggestions that the relay is coming from the northern part of Ireland, possibly Donegal.

Last year the station was logged regularly on shortwave for several months via a mystery relay before disappearing again.

(via BDXC-UK Yahoo group)