4029 2142 Laser Hot Hits. "A Night In New York," then Gregory Abbots "Shake You Down." SINPO 34333.
5835.5 2115 Radio Europe (pres). Russian pop, strong peaks. SINPO 45433.
(via Twente SDR)
Wednesday, February 15, 2017
Tuesday, February 14, 2017
Tues Feb 14
4029 2055 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, strong RTTY on 4030. SINPO 33333.
5835 2045 Radio Europe (tent). Russian pop music, off 2053. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
5835 2045 Radio Europe (tent). Russian pop music, off 2053. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
Radio 319 eQSL
Radio 319 sent me eQSL for reception on Sunday. Not surprisingly considering the station name, he is a fan of Radio Caroline. Many thanks.
Sunday, February 12, 2017
Sun Feb 12
*4029 1750 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. "Dragon's Lair," then Bryan Ferry "Same Old Scene." RTTY QRM on 4030. SINPO 43333.
*5890 1255 Radio Batavia. Jingles, German song, talking about the snow. SINPO 45444.
6105 1450 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction." SINPO 33333.
6125 1025 Radio Orion 2000. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?", fair-good. SINPO 45433.
6210 1012 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6236 1002 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 24332.
6250 0959 Radio Casanova. Stan Ridgway "Camouflage." SINPO 44433.
6262U 1006 Misti Radio. "The Birdie Song," SINPO 44444.
6282 1021 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6285 1330 Bogusman. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Release the Bats," song by Olivia Tremor Control, then Jonathan Richman "Roadrunner, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6305 1016 Radio Merlin Int. Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street." SINPO 34333.
*6375 1250 Time Radio. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
*6385 1245 Radio 319. "Nutbush City Limits," "3-1-9" jingles. SINPO 34333.
6850 0950 Radio Freedom. Jazz. SINPO 34333.
6940 0955 Radio Voyager. Opera. SINPO 34333.
(via Twente SDR/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
*5890 1255 Radio Batavia. Jingles, German song, talking about the snow. SINPO 45444.
6105 1450 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction." SINPO 33333.
6125 1025 Radio Orion 2000. "Have You Ever Seen the Rain?", fair-good. SINPO 45433.
6210 1012 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 24332.
6236 1002 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 24332.
6250 0959 Radio Casanova. Stan Ridgway "Camouflage." SINPO 44433.
6262U 1006 Misti Radio. "The Birdie Song," SINPO 44444.
6282 1021 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6285 1330 Bogusman. Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds "Release the Bats," song by Olivia Tremor Control, then Jonathan Richman "Roadrunner, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6305 1016 Radio Merlin Int. Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street." SINPO 34333.
*6375 1250 Time Radio. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
*6385 1245 Radio 319. "Nutbush City Limits," "3-1-9" jingles. SINPO 34333.
6850 0950 Radio Freedom. Jazz. SINPO 34333.
6940 0955 Radio Voyager. Opera. SINPO 34333.
(via Twente SDR/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
eQSL received from Bogusman for reception today. Many thanks!
Thursday, February 09, 2017
Thurs Feb 9
3941 1950 Radio Illegal. Beatles "Hey Jude," Eagles "Hotel California." Off with jingles at 2133. SINPO 33333.
4029 1942 Laser Hot Hits. "Dr Love," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
4029 1942 Laser Hot Hits. "Dr Love," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Wednesday, February 08, 2017
Wed Feb 8
3975 1845 Italian Broadcasting Corp. Pop, talk in Italian, jingle. SINPO 34333.
4029 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies, weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
4029 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies, weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
(via Twente SDR)
Sunday, February 05, 2017
Sun Feb 5
3905 1730 Radio Underground. Greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
3915 1810 Radio Deprimo. Techno music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
4029 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. George Benson "Nature Boy." SINPO 44444.
6210 1705 Radio Deltracks. Four Seasons "Sherry," Crazy World of Arthur Brown "Fire." SINPO 34333.
6225 1205 Radio Waves Int. ID, rock. SINPO 33333.
6240 1157 Radio Laguna. ID (poor audio on his mic), disco version of "Let 'Em In." SINPO 34333.
6280 1245 Ronnie AM. Dutch music, utility splash. SINPO 23332.
6300 1146 Happy European Union Radio. Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Power of Love," greetings, political talk. SINPO 44444.
6320 1650 Radio Joey. Techno. SINPO 54444.
6325 1240 Radio Paardenkracht. Pop, greetings, ID. SINPO 44433.
6375 1125 Time Radio. Bruce Springsteen "The River," Coldplay "Rule the World." SINPO 44444.
6390 1210 Radio Nachtrijder. Dutch song, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6450 1250 Radio Readymix. Rock music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
7490 1138 Voice of the Netherlands. "Theme from MASH," clear audio. SINPO 45444.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
3915 1810 Radio Deprimo. Techno music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
4029 1720 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. George Benson "Nature Boy." SINPO 44444.
6210 1705 Radio Deltracks. Four Seasons "Sherry," Crazy World of Arthur Brown "Fire." SINPO 34333.
6225 1205 Radio Waves Int. ID, rock. SINPO 33333.
6240 1157 Radio Laguna. ID (poor audio on his mic), disco version of "Let 'Em In." SINPO 34333.
6280 1245 Ronnie AM. Dutch music, utility splash. SINPO 23332.
6300 1146 Happy European Union Radio. Frankie Goes to Hollywood "Power of Love," greetings, political talk. SINPO 44444.
6320 1650 Radio Joey. Techno. SINPO 54444.
6325 1240 Radio Paardenkracht. Pop, greetings, ID. SINPO 44433.
6375 1125 Time Radio. Bruce Springsteen "The River," Coldplay "Rule the World." SINPO 44444.
6390 1210 Radio Nachtrijder. Dutch song, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6450 1250 Radio Readymix. Rock music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
7490 1138 Voice of the Netherlands. "Theme from MASH," clear audio. SINPO 45444.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Saturday, February 04, 2017
Sat Feb 4
3905 1641 Radio Mustang. FR David "Words," Hooters "Satellite," strong. SINPO 55544.
3905 2038 Shortwave Radio 00. Eagles "Hotel California," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
4029 1652 Laser Hot Hits. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone, " SINPO 33333.
4830 1702 Europe Music Radio. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6235 1626 Radio Casanova. Greetings, rock. SINPO 54444.
6285 1542 Radio Ronalisa. Bowie "Rebel Rebel", greetings. SINPO 33333.
6295 1535 Radio Klabautermann. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6316 1636 Radio OZNRH. Smooth jazz. SINPO 33333.
6330 2022 Radio Lowland. Johnny Cash, ID at 2032 but signal faded down, confirmed in Iann's chat. SINPO 34333.
6423 1547 Studio 52. "Rolling Down the River," SINPO 44433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
3905 2038 Shortwave Radio 00. Eagles "Hotel California," weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
4029 1652 Laser Hot Hits. Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone, " SINPO 33333.
4830 1702 Europe Music Radio. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6235 1626 Radio Casanova. Greetings, rock. SINPO 54444.
6285 1542 Radio Ronalisa. Bowie "Rebel Rebel", greetings. SINPO 33333.
6295 1535 Radio Klabautermann. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6316 1636 Radio OZNRH. Smooth jazz. SINPO 33333.
6330 2022 Radio Lowland. Johnny Cash, ID at 2032 but signal faded down, confirmed in Iann's chat. SINPO 34333.
6423 1547 Studio 52. "Rolling Down the River," SINPO 44433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Thursday, February 02, 2017
Huddersfield pirate radio station closed down
A pirate radio station has been shut down after Ofcom officials discovered it being operated from a flat in Crosland Moor (Huddersfield, West Yorkshire).
The online radio station, called Passion Radio and specialising in reggae music, transmitted over a seven mile radius.
Kirklees magistrates heard that illegal broadcasters cannot be properly regulated and pose unfair competition to legitimate radio stations.
Passion Radio, run from a flat above a takeaway on Blackmoorfoot Road, was closed down after magistrates made an order for the equipment to be destroyed.
Read the full article at:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/crosland-moor-man-allowed-pirate-12506169
The online radio station, called Passion Radio and specialising in reggae music, transmitted over a seven mile radius.
Kirklees magistrates heard that illegal broadcasters cannot be properly regulated and pose unfair competition to legitimate radio stations.
Passion Radio, run from a flat above a takeaway on Blackmoorfoot Road, was closed down after magistrates made an order for the equipment to be destroyed.
Read the full article at:
http://www.examiner.co.uk/news/west-yorkshire-news/crosland-moor-man-allowed-pirate-12506169
Wednesday, February 01, 2017
How many pirates broadcasting between 1610 & 1800 kHz?
Portuguese DXer Carlos Goncalves reports on the PlayDX blog his loggings in January. Here is a breakdown of how many pirates he logged between 1610 kHz and 1800 kHz from which countries:
NETHERLANDS 22
GREECE 55
BALKANS 22
UNID COUNTRIES 12
TOTAL 111
The Dutch stations tend to operate on the lower end of the X-band. The highest frequency Carlos observed a Dutch station was 1675 kHz.
The Greeks can be found anywhere between 1610 & 1800 kHz while the Balkan stations go for the higher frequencies. The lowest was observed on 1636 kHz but most operate above 1660 kHz.
What is interesting is just how many Greek pirates there are. Carlos' logs tend to favour the Mediterranean countries with the Greeks outnumbering the Dutch pirates.
To see Carlos' logs go to:
https://playdxblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/quanti-pirati-anche-sopra-i-1700-khz.html
I should also mention UK-based Wizard's MW Free Radio blog which shows just how active the Dutch scene is.
He logged 98 Dutch MW pirate operators in January which goes to show, as he says, the medium wave pirate scene is thriving - although most of the activity comes from the Netherlands, Greece and the Balkans. Very little from the UK.
Read his observations and hear recordings at:
https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/busy-end-to-month.html
NETHERLANDS 22
GREECE 55
BALKANS 22
UNID COUNTRIES 12
TOTAL 111
The Dutch stations tend to operate on the lower end of the X-band. The highest frequency Carlos observed a Dutch station was 1675 kHz.
The Greeks can be found anywhere between 1610 & 1800 kHz while the Balkan stations go for the higher frequencies. The lowest was observed on 1636 kHz but most operate above 1660 kHz.
What is interesting is just how many Greek pirates there are. Carlos' logs tend to favour the Mediterranean countries with the Greeks outnumbering the Dutch pirates.
To see Carlos' logs go to:
https://playdxblog.blogspot.com/2017/01/quanti-pirati-anche-sopra-i-1700-khz.html
I should also mention UK-based Wizard's MW Free Radio blog which shows just how active the Dutch scene is.
He logged 98 Dutch MW pirate operators in January which goes to show, as he says, the medium wave pirate scene is thriving - although most of the activity comes from the Netherlands, Greece and the Balkans. Very little from the UK.
Read his observations and hear recordings at:
https://mwfreeradio.blogspot.co.uk/2017/01/busy-end-to-month.html
Tuesday, January 31, 2017
1st birthday eQSL from Key Channel Radio
Key Channel Radio sent me this special eQSL to mark their first year. The broadcast was in collaboration with Radio Dr Tim. Many thanks.
Monday, January 30, 2017
Mon Jan 30
4029 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Oliva Newton John & ELO "Xanadu." SINPO 44444.
5700U 1715 Radio Oleg. Move from 6305, instrumental tune. SINPO 24432.
6305U 1655 Radio Oleg. Duran Duran "Save A Prayer," then "Rio," greets, ID. SINPO 34433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
5700U 1715 Radio Oleg. Move from 6305, instrumental tune. SINPO 24432.
6305U 1655 Radio Oleg. Duran Duran "Save A Prayer," then "Rio," greets, ID. SINPO 34433.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Sunday, January 29, 2017
Saturday, January 28, 2017
Sat Jan 28
3900 1605 Polaris Radio. Move from 6380. Sparks "Beat the Clock," ID. SINPO 34333.
4029 1558 Laser Hot Hits. Honeyz "End of Line," reading reception reports. SINPO 34333.
6235 1446 Radio Waves Int. Small Faces "Itchy Coo Park," ID, address. SINPO 34333.
6240 1415 Radio Altrex. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartbreak," greetings, cow sounds. SINPO 34333.
6280 1810 Cosmic Radio. Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven", quick ID and sign off 1813. SINPO 54444.
6285 1400 Happy European Union Radio (Rainbow). "Whole Lotta Loving," greetings, "Radioactivity." SINPO 44444.
6290U 1511 Radio Oleg. Flock of Seagulls "More You Live," ID, 25W. SINPO 24332.
6305 1352 Radio Merlin Int. Gary Numan "Cars," Icehouse "Hey Little Girl", SINPO 34333.
6325 1519 Radio Joey. Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky." SINPO 54444.
6380 1540 Polaris Radio. "Dragon's Lair," greetings. SINPO 44444.
6423 1550 Studio 52. Country and Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
6915 1525 Key Channel Radio with Dr Tim. Middle Eastern music. SINPO 23332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
4029 1558 Laser Hot Hits. Honeyz "End of Line," reading reception reports. SINPO 34333.
6235 1446 Radio Waves Int. Small Faces "Itchy Coo Park," ID, address. SINPO 34333.
6240 1415 Radio Altrex. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartbreak," greetings, cow sounds. SINPO 34333.
6280 1810 Cosmic Radio. Led Zeppelin "Stairway to Heaven", quick ID and sign off 1813. SINPO 54444.
6285 1400 Happy European Union Radio (Rainbow). "Whole Lotta Loving," greetings, "Radioactivity." SINPO 44444.
6290U 1511 Radio Oleg. Flock of Seagulls "More You Live," ID, 25W. SINPO 24332.
6305 1352 Radio Merlin Int. Gary Numan "Cars," Icehouse "Hey Little Girl", SINPO 34333.
6325 1519 Radio Joey. Norman Greenbaum "Spirit in the Sky." SINPO 54444.
6380 1540 Polaris Radio. "Dragon's Lair," greetings. SINPO 44444.
6423 1550 Studio 52. Country and Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
6915 1525 Key Channel Radio with Dr Tim. Middle Eastern music. SINPO 23332.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Thursday, January 26, 2017
Thurs Jan 26
4029 1950 Laser Hot Hits. Phil Collins & Phillip Bailey "Easy Lover," utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Tuesday, January 24, 2017
eQSLs from The Ghoul & Moose AM
New station Moose AM also sent me this super QSL. He said he was only using 8W with a homemade transmitter.
Thanks to both stations!
Sunday, January 22, 2017
Sun Jan 22
*3935 1755 Radio Underground. Greetings, polka then Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights." SINPO 44444.
*4029 1805 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Twilight 22 "Mysterious", then Tyrone Davis. SINPO 44433.
6210 0950 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, country music. SINPO 34333.
6231.5 1435 Radio Digital. Dance music, ID. SINPO 34333.
6235 0944 Radio Waves Int. French song, ID. SINPO 34333.
6260 1357 Radio Montferland. "I'm Losing Your Love," SINPO 55544.
6262 1422 Radio Titanic. Sixties music, ID. SINPO 34333.
6285 1038 Radio Rainbow. "Like A Rainbow," ID, greetings, "Alive and Kicking." SINPO 54444.
6285 1330 The Ghoul. Song by The The, comedy clip, Cornershop "Brim Full of Asha." SINPO 54444.
6285 1441 Bogusman. Jesus Jones "Bring it All Down," chat, Jesus & Mary Chain. SINPO 55444.
6295 0937 Radio Deltracks. Rainbow. SINPO 44433.
6295 1341 Telstar Radio. New Order "Blue Monday," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6300 1024 Radio Waldmeister. Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall." SINPO 44433.
6305 0930 Mike Radio. Electro, "Tubular Bells," SINPO 55544.
6320 1346 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction," SINPO 34333.
6325 1007 Radio Night Pirate. Polka. SINPO 24332.
6330 1352 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6380 0950 Radio Nachtrijder. Country music. SINPO 24332.
(via Barneys SDR, near London/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
*4029 1805 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Twilight 22 "Mysterious", then Tyrone Davis. SINPO 44433.
6210 0950 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, country music. SINPO 34333.
6231.5 1435 Radio Digital. Dance music, ID. SINPO 34333.
6235 0944 Radio Waves Int. French song, ID. SINPO 34333.
6260 1357 Radio Montferland. "I'm Losing Your Love," SINPO 55544.
6262 1422 Radio Titanic. Sixties music, ID. SINPO 34333.
6285 1038 Radio Rainbow. "Like A Rainbow," ID, greetings, "Alive and Kicking." SINPO 54444.
6285 1330 The Ghoul. Song by The The, comedy clip, Cornershop "Brim Full of Asha." SINPO 54444.
6285 1441 Bogusman. Jesus Jones "Bring it All Down," chat, Jesus & Mary Chain. SINPO 55444.
6295 0937 Radio Deltracks. Rainbow. SINPO 44433.
6295 1341 Telstar Radio. New Order "Blue Monday," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6300 1024 Radio Waldmeister. Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall." SINPO 44433.
6305 0930 Mike Radio. Electro, "Tubular Bells," SINPO 55544.
6320 1346 Radio Orion 2000. "Eve of Destruction," SINPO 34333.
6325 1007 Radio Night Pirate. Polka. SINPO 24332.
6330 1352 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6380 0950 Radio Nachtrijder. Country music. SINPO 24332.
(via Barneys SDR, near London/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)
Saturday, January 21, 2017
Sat Jan 21
3905 1729 Unid. Relay Arrow Classic Rock playing Guns N Roses. SINPO 34333.
4029 1716 Laser Hot Hits. Charlies & Eddie "Would I Lie to You," SINPO 34333.
6210 1445 Radio Komintern. Russian music. SINPO 33333.
6225 1458 Radio Casanova. Boney M "Daddy Cool." SINPO 33333.
6290 1421 Telstar Radio. Kraftwerk "Radioactivity," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6305 1416 Radio Underground. Greetings, jingles, oldies. SINPO 44433.
6316 1452 Radio OZNRH. Jazz music. SINPO 34333
6390 1428 Studio 52. Paul Young "Love of the Common People," SINPO 33333.
6910 1405 Moose AM. "Oxygene," ID, email, signing off. SINPO 34333.
6930 1411 Radio Orion 2000. "Cecelia," "This Will Be the Last Time," SINPO 44433.
(via Twente SDR)
4029 1716 Laser Hot Hits. Charlies & Eddie "Would I Lie to You," SINPO 34333.
6210 1445 Radio Komintern. Russian music. SINPO 33333.
6225 1458 Radio Casanova. Boney M "Daddy Cool." SINPO 33333.
6290 1421 Telstar Radio. Kraftwerk "Radioactivity," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6305 1416 Radio Underground. Greetings, jingles, oldies. SINPO 44433.
6316 1452 Radio OZNRH. Jazz music. SINPO 34333
6390 1428 Studio 52. Paul Young "Love of the Common People," SINPO 33333.
6910 1405 Moose AM. "Oxygene," ID, email, signing off. SINPO 34333.
6930 1411 Radio Orion 2000. "Cecelia," "This Will Be the Last Time," SINPO 44433.
(via Twente SDR)
The history of pirate radio - and why it's still here
Dazed magazine has a feature on FM pirate radio in London:
"Drive around some parts of London today and you’re still liable to hear mainstream radio broadcasts drowned out by fleeting bursts of unfamiliar music.
Pirate radio stations have been illegally hijacking the FM dial since the 1990s, but while the pirate scene is far smaller than it was in its heyday, the movement is still thriving on a local scale, and a vibrant array of online-only stations are inspired by the energy and spirit of the pirates.
To put it simply, pirate radio never left London.
The UK’s pirate radio story starts with Ronan O’Rahilly’s Radio Caroline back in the 1960s, famously avoiding the authorities by broadcasting from international waters, but it was really the 1990s that paved the way for pirate radio in this country."
Read the full article at:
http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/34394/1/pirate-radio-history-and-future?curator=MusicREDEF
"Drive around some parts of London today and you’re still liable to hear mainstream radio broadcasts drowned out by fleeting bursts of unfamiliar music.
Pirate radio stations have been illegally hijacking the FM dial since the 1990s, but while the pirate scene is far smaller than it was in its heyday, the movement is still thriving on a local scale, and a vibrant array of online-only stations are inspired by the energy and spirit of the pirates.
To put it simply, pirate radio never left London.
The UK’s pirate radio story starts with Ronan O’Rahilly’s Radio Caroline back in the 1960s, famously avoiding the authorities by broadcasting from international waters, but it was really the 1990s that paved the way for pirate radio in this country."
Read the full article at:
http://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/34394/1/pirate-radio-history-and-future?curator=MusicREDEF
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