Dutch shortwave station raided

Reports of problems of radio, TV and broadband interference in Limburg led to an investigation by Agentschap Telecom. They said some people complained of not being able to use their phones, internet or TVs daily because of interference.

AT say it was because of illegal broadcasts in the 6MHz band. They also say they have had complaints from a foreign government about 6MHz interference.

After an investigation AT traced the signal to a house which they believe was causing the interference and seized the equipment.

The report doesn't say what the name of station raided was.

This was based on a Google translation from the original report in Dutch.

To read the original go to:
https://www.agentschaptelecom.nl/actueel/nieuws/2017/inspecteurs-halen-radiostation-uit-de-lucht-en-lossen-storing-op

Wed Aug 16

3920 2037 Radio Powerliner Int. ID, talk in Dutch, Rod Stewart "Young Turks," SINPO 44433.
6220 2044 Laser Hot Hits. Luna, then Girls Aloud. SINPO 44444.
6268 2052 Joy Radio. Pop. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

EDXC Radio eQSL

 eQSL received from EDXC Radio, issued to mark the EDXC conference being held in Finland this month. Many thanks.

Sun Aug 13

6210 1930 Radio Technical Man. Electro pop, ID. SINPO 54444.
6220 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Nigel James show. Supertramp "Dreamer." SINPO 54444.
6235 1940 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
6280 1849 Unid. Recordings of Big L. SINPO 53443.
6287 1855 Radio Mustang. Depeche Mode "People Are People." SINPO 54444.
6315 1935 Radio Goofy. Music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6320 1840 Radio Joey. "Lucky Man," ID, greetings "Giels Girls Girls." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Aug 12

4915 2055 EDMR. "Bend Me Shape Me," SINPO 33333.
6205 2040 Coast FM. Candi Staton "Young Hearts Run Free," jingle "Coast FM Tenerife's Number One," SINPO 54444.
6213 1924 Radio Technical Man. Rolling Stones "Angie," SINPO 44433.
6220 1938 Laser Hot Hits. Vanessa Williams "Saving Best for Last," SINPO 44433.
6235U 2100 Baltic Sea Radio. Finnish pop music, seagulls ID. SINPO 34433.
6235.4 1917 Radio Bordertim. Het from station on 6235. SINPO 22332.
6245 1932 Radio Bordertim. Move from 6235, polka. SINPO 33333.
6268 2105 Unid. Relay of Dutch commercial station, sounded like "Joy Radio." SINPO 33333.
6285 2025 Radio Abu Dhabi. "Driver Street," Chinese song, ID, "good morning China!" SINPO 555444.
6290 2045 Radio Quadzilla. FR David "Words," SINPO 44433.
6950 1906 Radio Voyager.Bob Dylan  "Lay Lady Lay," SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

VORW resumes shortwave broadcasts to Europe

Dear VORW Radio Listeners,

Since the last newsletter, there are several changes and updates to announce for VORW Radio International.

Broadcasts directed to Europe have now fully resumed after multiple requests from listeners in the region. Transmissions to Europe take place every Sunday at 1600 UTC - that's 12 PM Eastern, 5 PM BST. The frequency to listen on is 9400 kHz which is transmitted with 150 kW of power from Bulgaria. This transmission may also be audible in North Africa, the Middle East and portions of Central Asia. Reception reports for broadcasts on 9400 kHz are greatly encouraged! 

Here is the Transmission Schedule:

Thursdays:

6 PM Eastern - 11 PM BST - 9955 kHz to South America
8 PM Eastern - 1 AM BST - 7490 kHz to North America
8 PM Eastern - 1 AM BST - 9395 kHz to North America
8 PM Eastern - 1 AM BST - 7730 kHz to Western North America
8 PM Eastern - 1 AM BST - 9455 kHz to Central America

Sundays: 

12 PM Eastern - 5 PM BST - 9400 kHz to Europe
4 PM Eastern - 9 PM BST - 9395 kHz to Eastern North America
6 PM Eastern - 11 PM BST - 7490 kHz to Eastern North America

You may also be able to hear VORW Radio International on Tunein Radio at 8 PM every Thursday and 6 PM every Sunday at:

https://beta.tunein.com/radio/The-Planet-7490-s24829/

If you are interested in obtaining VORW Radio International merchandise (T-Shirts, Hoodies, Stickers or Coffee Mugs) you may now obtain them from our Teespring store, https://teespring.com/stores/thereportoftheweek

VORW Radio International is a light entertainment program featuring a mixture of commentary and listener-requested music of all genres.

Wed Aug 9

5800 2002 Radio Caroline relay. "Take the Money and Run," probably via 319. SINPO 23332.
6205 1942 Coast FM via relay. Whitney Houston, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6220 1935 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6235 1915 Mike Radio. Simple Minds "Alive and Kicking," SINPO 43433.
6245.4 1910 Radio Polkawelle. Polka music. SINPO 34333.
6255 1956 Radio Mazda. Move from 6247. Fleetwood Mac "Go Your Own Way." SINPO 44433.
6285 1930 Radio Akenzo. Nena, ID. SINPO 54444.
9270 1910 EDXC Radio. ID, Guns n Roses, off few minutes later. SINPO 25332.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Aug 8

6205 2021 Coast FM via relay. "Eternal Flame," "Kiss From A Rose," SINPO 34333.
6220 2016 Laser Hot Hits. "Hungry Eyes," then "Lonesome Tonight." SINPO 34333.
7315 2008 Radio Ragazzi. Pop music, signal improving, off 2050. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Mousjager eQSL

Many thanks for the detailed eQSL!

Birthday programme from Hitmix Radio this Saturday

Hitmix Radio from Germany will be on air this Saturday (Aug 12) from 1200-1500 UTC (1400-1700 CEST) on 5955 kHz.

This is the monthly high power broadcast from the Studio 52 Radio Group (Studio 52/Hitmix Radio/Radio 60) which now has a website at https://studio52radiogroup.jimdo.com

The information on the website says the programme has been put together by Gunther from Hitmix to celebrate his birthday.

(via Dr Tim & Studio 52 Radio Group)

Bogusman eQSL

eQSL received for reception of Bogusman on Sunday. Many thanks!

Another chance to hear FRS Holland

Dear FRS Friend,

Following last Sunday's broadcast there's an update on the FRS site. In case you missed that broadcast or you suffered from less favorable reception, next Sunday will offer a new chance to tune in (besides: between Thursday and Sunday there are four Internet streams!). Please visit: http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/106-frs-on-air-sunday-august-6th.html 

A special 'thank you' for all of you who sent a reception report by e-mail for last Sunday's broadcast.,I will be on holidays for two weeks, so after being returned a start will be made to reply with QSLs etc. That also counts for listeners/ SW friends I know a bit more personal...please have some patience. Thanks for your understanding!

73s Peter Verbruggen (on behalf of the entire FRS crew)

Sun July 30

6220 1709 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Musical Youth "Sixteen," SINPO 44433.
6240 1729 Radio Casanova. ID, greets, "Oh My Darling," SINPO 44433.
6255 1855 Radio Mousjager. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
6284 1823 FRS Holland. Sixties song "The Last Seven Days," //7700. SINPO 44433.
6285 1650 Radio Abu Dhabi (tent). Dutch songs. SINPO 44333.
6310 1911 Bogusman. Soundgarden "Black Hole Sun," Wire "Outdoor Miner." SINPO 33333.
6375 1640 Radio 102 (tent). Shadows mix. SINPO 23332.
6423 1645 Studio 52. REM "Shiny Happy People," has new website studio52radiogroup.jimdo.com which also includes Hitmix and Radio 60. SINPO 33333.
7700 1815 FRS Holland. T Rex, Genesis, also 6284. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri July 28

3905 2210 Skyline International Radio. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now, " ID, said closing down. SINPO 54444.
6205 2225 Coast FM via relay. Pop. SINPO 23332.
6220 2219 Laser Hot Hits. Mariah Care song. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland on air this Sunday

Similar to recent years, FRS Holland will be on air in the Summer period with evening broadcasts. For this year we’ve  decided to do two broadcasts.
The first one is scheduled for next Sunday July 30th starting at 17:52 UTC/ 19:52 CEST. Close down will be three hours later at 21:00 UTC/ 23:00 CEST.
Frequencies will be 7700// 48 mb (yet unknown which frequency). So for this time we won't be on 9300 kHz/ 31 metres but instead 48 metres.

For more information go to
http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/105-frs-on-air-sunday-july-30th.html

Tues July 25

6205 2053 Coast FM v relay. Adele "Someone Like You," jingle. SINPO 44433/
6220 2048 Laser Hot Hits. Heaven 17 "Temptation," then Tom Robinson "Listen to the Radio." SINPO 444433.
6255 2058 Radio Vonkenboer. Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
6305 2035 Radio KR1. Rolling Stones "You Can't Get What You Want," Communards "Love to Love You Baby." SINPO 44444.

(via Barneys web SDR, near London)

Sun July 23

6205 2055 Coast FM via relay. Blur "Girls & Boys," then Swing Out Sister. SINPO 54444.

6220 2050 Laser Hot Hits. George Benson "Give Me the Night," SINPO 55444.

6285 2042 Zender Akenzo. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 54444.

6324 2130 Radio Enterhaken. Oldies, utility QRM. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England) 

Thurs July 20

5830 1822 Radio Caroline. Recording of station, via Radio 319? Nigel Harris playing Little River Band, talking about medium wave licence. SINPO 44333.
6205 1815 Coast FM Tenerife via relay. Beautiful South "Give A Little Time," SINPO 54444.
6220 1805 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. Mint Juleps "It Takes Every Kind of People," Pet Shop Boys "Love Comes Quickly." SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues July 18

5847 1933 Unid. Electronic "Get the Message," SINPO 24332.
6205 1915 Atlantis FM Tenerife via relay. Joe Jackson "Stepping Out," SINPO 44333.
6220 1905 Laser Hot Hits. Starbuck "Moonlight Feels Right," SINPO 34333.

(via Barneys web SDR, near London)

Sun July 16

6150 1000 Radio Marabu via Europe 24. Country rock. SINPO 45444.
6160 0908 Radio Speedwing. "I'm Thinking of You," ID. SINPO 34333.
6205 1500 Coast FM via relay. Sky News followed by the UK Chart Show. SINPO 55444.
6220 0919 Laser Hot Hits. "Heading for A Fall," then Charles & Eddy "Jealousy," SINPO 55444.
6240 1005 Radio Python. Alternative music. SINPO 45444.
6240 1454 Radio Casanova. Move from 6260. "Rawhide." SINPO 44433.
6260 1450 Radio Casanova. "Morning Has Broken," greetings. SINPO 44433.
6282 1445 Misti Radio. Dance music, off. SINPO 34333.
6285 1636 Mike Radio. Hooters "Satellite," SINPO 54444.
6303 1530 Radio De Kat. "Smoke on the Water," het from carrier 6305. SINPO 43433.
6400 0858 Radio 102. Oldies. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)