Thurs May 11

4029 1958 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Dance music. SINPO 33333.
6220 1950 Laser Hot Hits. B52s "Love Shack," Squeeze "Goobye Girl." SINPO 54444.
6380 1938 Radio Blauwe Panter (tent). Polka, utility QRM. SINPO 43443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Medium wave pirate log from Portugal

Carlos Goncalves in Portugal has posted on the PlayDX blog another huge X-band log of Dutch, Greek and Serbian pirates he has heard this month between 1607 & 1760 kHz.

Take a look at:
https://playdxblog.blogspot.co.uk/2017/05/x-band-pirati-da-serbia-grecia-e-olanda.html

(via Giampiero Bernardini, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Tues May 9

4029 1906 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. Weak and noisy signal, 6220 lot better. SINPO 24332.
4915 1835 EDMR Shortwave. "Theme from Shaft," "Sweet Home Alabama." SINPO 34333.
5800 1900 Radio 319. Simple Minds "81 82 83 84," SINPO 34333.
6220 1847 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. "I Am Peace Man," SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Irish pirate radio website

There's a new website for people interested in the Irish pirate radio era. The site owner, who has been involved in several Irish medium wave and shortwave stations, is interested in swapping recording with other enthusiasts.

On his site he says he believes it is one of largest privately owned collections. He adds: "This website is based around my large collection of pirate radio recordings, which I will not put up on the internet for anyone to download free of charge. I prefer to swap my recordings with other people, so that we can all share our collections in a controlled manner, so that we can all enlarge our respective collections in the process."

To find out more visit: www.irish-pirate-radio-recordings.host-ed.me/index.shtml

Mon May 8

4029 1755 Laser Hot Hits. Kinks "Lazy Sunday Afternoon." SINPO 34333.
6220 1747 Laser Hot Hits. Eurythmics "Missionary Man", Lady Gaga "Poker Face." SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat May 6

4029 1603 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
5840 1617 Radio 319. Simple Minds "81 82 83 84," ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6210 1710 Ronnie AM. Rubettes "Juke Box Jive." SINPO 34333.
6220 1542 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. 3T "I Would Do Anything For You." SINPO 45444.
6280 1547 Radio Tarzan. OMD "Electricity," ID, short test. SINPO 33333.
6300 1525 Radio Bizon "Dragons Lair," talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
6725 1715 Radio Pioneer. Polka. SINPO 44333.
6850 1537 Radio Arcadia. Jazz, strong SSB QRM. SINPO 22332. Reception improved at 1610, fair peaks, SSB gone. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

New book about pirate radio in 80s London

The book is called "TX Magazine: Pirate radio dispatches from eighties London." Information about
the book on the AM FM website says:

"For three years between 1985 and 1988, TX Magazine documented the changes on London’s illegal airwaves. New laws had just increased the risks of pirate broadcasting, driving away many of the earlier participants. An experiment in community broadcasting was planned by the government, only to be axed over extremism fears. From a small hardcore of pirates in 1985, the FM band exploded with new and diverse stations.

This book presents a slice through the archives of TX Magazine, giving an insight into London’s radio at this critical time in its history and the hopes for a better radio system that reflected the changing city.

Compiled by Stephen Hebditch, the editor of TX Magazine and author of the acclaimed history of unlicensed radio in the capital, London’s Pirate Pioneers.

Featuring an updated history of the magazine and including layouts from the original magazine masters, this new book returns TX to print for the first time in over a quarter century."

For more information go to: www.amfm.org.uk/tx-magazine-book

Wed May 3

6207 1810 Radio Goofy. Music, ID and off 1812. SINPO 33333.
6220 1827 Laser Hot Hits. Andrew Gold "Lonely Boy." SINPO 44444.
6235 1814 Trans Atlantic Radio. Old German music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon May 1

4029 1737 Laser Hot Hits. Playing radio promos. SINPO 34333.
5771 1707 Radio Igloo. ID/email, "I've Got You Under My Skin." SINPO 24332.
6220 1620 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, jingles. SINPO 44444.
6285 1604 Unid. Relay of Radio Monique, Simple Minds "Promised You A Miracle." SINPO 34333.
6295 1609 Telstar Radio. Stranglers "Skin Deep", ID, greetings. SINPO 55444.
6850 1636 Radio Bandido. Country music. SINPO 34333.
6875 1649 Radio Europe. Smooth jazz, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Pirate BBC Essex 2017

The BBC & Pharos Trust are pleased to confirm that the LV18 will again be the host for Pirate BBC Essex. The station will run 12th to 14th August 2017 and will mark, on 14th August, the 50th anniversary of the Marine Offences Act which closed most pirate radio stations.

Keith Skues will present his Sunday late show from the LV18, with other Saturday/Sunday shows to be confirmed.

Pirate BBC Essex programmes from 9am – 3pm on Mon 14th live from the LV18 on all frequencies (for the first time!) including presenters Johnnie Walker, Roger ‘Twiggy’ Day, Tom Edwards and Norman St John. Other surprise Pirate guests expected !


There will also be a unique link up with Radio Caroline aboard the Ross Revenge during Monday afternoon.

Other activities will include: a Pirate Exhibition on Ha’penny Pier open to the public from Sat 12th to Mon 14th August
The Boat That Rocked film showing at Electric Palace cinema on Sun 13th (evening) introduced by former pirate broadcasters.
http://www.lv18radio.uk/2017/05/pirate-bbc-essex-2017

(via Mike Terry BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Thurs Apr 27

3905 1950 Radio Alice. Dutch music, ID, greetings, talk about king's birthday. SINPO 54444.
4029 2000 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
4915 2019 European Dance Music Radio. Beach Boys "Surfing USA." SINPO 44333.
5820 1855 Radio 319. Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall," SINPO 34333.
6220 1844 Laser Hot Hits. Billy Joel "Moving Out," some utility splash. SINPO 53444.
6240 1849 Radio Panda. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," ID, greetings. SINPO 33333.
6285 1839 Radio Altrex. "Another Brick in the WAll," SINPO 34333.
6305 1945 Radio Merlin Int. Eagles "Hotel California." SINPO 34333.
6317 1835 Unid. "Falling in Love With you," IDs not understood. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Apr 25

4029 2026 Laser Hot Hits. Yarborough & People "Don't Stop the Music." SINPO 34333.
5820 2020 Radio 319. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6220 2010 Laser Hot Hits. "Small Town Boy," reading reports, then Sophie Ellis Bextor. SINPO 44433.
6230 2001 Radio Nova Int. Darts "Daddy Cool," then "I Want Candy." SINPO 44433.
6285 1952 Little Feat Radio. Kid Creole "Stool Pigeon," ID, greetings. SINPO 44444.

(via SWCH KIWI SDR, Netherlands)

Radio Pushka QSL

QSL card received in the post from Radio Pushka following its February broadcast via Channel 292. Card arrived in 69 days. Thanks very much!

Sun Apr 23

*4029 1800 Laser Hot Hits. "License to Kill," SINPO 34333.
5820 1127 Radio 319. Bonnie Tyler "Lost in France." SINPO 24332.
5890 1144 Radio Batavia. "I Won't Let You Down," greetings. SINPO 34333.
6220 1107 Laser Hot Hits. Eurythmics "Right by Your Side," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6230 1057 Radio Nova Int. "I'm Gonna Love You For Ever," jingle ID in EG/GM. SINPO 44433.
*6260 1755 Radio Montferland. Pan pipes music, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
*6285 1730 Radio Abu Dhabi (pres). Country music. SINPO 55444.
6300 1049 Radio Merlin Int. "La Bamba," SINPO 34333.
*6305 1806 Radio Merlin Int. David Lee show. Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart," SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR, SE England/ *via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 22

3900 1922 Radio Alice. "I'm In Love With Lalinda," ID, greetings. SINPO 44444.
3925 1933 Mike Radio. Motors "Airport," Selecter "On My Radio." SINPO 55444.
4029 1940 Laser Hot Hots. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6220 1928 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Apr 21

4029 1703 Laser Hot Hits. Demis Roussos "Forever & Ever." SINPO 24332.
5820 1620 Radio 319. Motorhead "Ace of Spades," 10cc "Rubber Bullets." SINPO 34333.
6220 1612 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Rose Royce "Magic Touch," then BB&Q Band. SINPO 44444.
6230 1600 Radio Nova Int (pres). Relay of Ron O'Quinn Rock n Roll Rewind show, playing Santana. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Apr 14

*4029 1841 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
5820 1834 Radio 319 (tent). Thin Lizzy. SINPO 24332.
5830 1828 Radio Flying Dutchman. ID, greetings, electro music. SINPO 44433.
6220 1824 Laser Hot Hits. Pet Shop Boys "Love Comes Quickly," SINPO 55444.
*6255 1810 Radio Nova Int (pres). Offshore radio doc. SINPO 44433.
6282 1820 Radio Zomerzon. Kim Wilde "Cambodia", SINPO 55444.
*6300 1753 Radio Merlin Int. Pointer Sisters "I'm So Excited." SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR/ *via Twente SDR)

Thurs Apr 13

3905 2009 Crazy Wave Radio. Chris Ise & Andy Walker. Beastie Boys "Fight for Your Right to Party," SINPO 34333.
4029 2017 Laser Hot Hits. Oleta Adams "Rythm of Life," SINPO 24332.
6220 2024 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with live show. Hip hop. Strong until 2029 when band faded out. SINPO 55444.
6285 2002 KR1. Greetings, rock n roll. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 12

4029 1951 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Raw Silk. SINPO 34333.
6220 1943 Laser Hot Hits. Kool & The Gang "Get Down on It," SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Easter broadcasts from Key Channel Radio

Look out for Italian station KCR on air over Easter.