FRS Holland on Christmas Eve

In a message on their website, FRS Holland said they had technical problems which affected the relay of their seasonal broadcast last weekend.

Now they are going to repeat the broadcast on Christmas Eve on 7700 kHz and a 48m frequency.

Read more at: http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/114-looking-back-on-december-17th.html

Wed Dec 20

5845 2010 IBC via Armenia. DX show, ID, "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." SINPO 55544.
6205 1618 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart playing songs "Shut Up & Die," "What You Waiting For," great signal until 1626 when it disappeared. SINPO 55544.
6230 1601 Radio Cuckoo. Chris Rea "Driving Home for Christmas," weak-fair. SINPO 23332.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Tues Dec 19

1611 2015 Radio Vloedgolf. "Jingle Bell Rock," SINPO 33433.
1625 2252 Radio Monte Carlo. Dutch songs, ID and off. SINPO 43433.
1630 2010 Radio Marianne. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
1633 2302 Radio Barcelona. Polka version of "Jingle Bells," then "Merry Christmas Polka." SINPO 43433.
1645 1953 Radio Bonanza. Dutch music, calling Zeepiraat & Meteoor. SINPO 44433.
1660 1943 Radio Zeepiraat/Radio Meteoor. QSO between the stations. SINPO 34433 for both.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

eQSLs from USA and Ireland

I was delighted to receive an eQSL from Channel Z Radio in the USA, after hearing him on the SW England SDR during the Global HF Weekend in early November. In his email he said Channel Z has been on the air since 2004 and has been heard in North America, across Europe plus Venezuela, Japan and New Zealand. He was using a Dave Martin (of WNKR) designed Commando transmitter.

Also today I received an eQSL from Radio Nova International, broadcasting from the east coast of Ireland. In his email Tony talked about his long interest in radio, the pirate scene in Ireland and his plan to broadcast on 75m. He also mentioned he was big fan of the original Radio Nova - hence the name.

Thanks for the great QSLs.

Sun Dec 17

*4000 1500 Coast FM via relay. News, Jermaine Stewart "We Don't Have to take Our Clothes Off," SINPO 34333.
*4000 1910 Laser Hot Hits. Splash from 3995. Now using this frequency instead of Coast FM. SINPO 33333.
6205 1146 Laser Hot Hits. Paul McCartney "Wonderful Christmas Time," Abba "Dancing Queen." SINPO 44433.
*6230 1206 Radio Cuckoo. From west coast of Ireland. "Santa Baby," splash from 6235. SINPO 23432.
6235 1140 Radio Waves Int. Pop. SINPO 33333.
6245 1130 Coast FM via relay. SWV "Right Here," SINPO 54444.
6285 1122 Radio Dolfijn. Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You," Jean Michel Jarre "Oxygene." SINPO 34333.
6305 1117 Radio Merlin Int. Jackie Frost playing Aerosmith. SINPO 44433.
*6320 1515 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6325 1200 Radio Rainbow. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me," SINPO 54444.
*6860 1215 Radio Nova. "Bodyrock," "Take Me to the Matador," SINPO 24332.
7700 1620 FRS Holland. Christmas programme. SINPO 55544. (via Twente SDR)

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

Sat Dec 16

1620 1906 Radio Akenzo. Sigue Sigue Sputnik. SINPO 24332.
1625 1840 Radio Pandora. Sailor "Some Girls Will," SINPO 33333.
1636 1855 Keizer & Keizerin. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
4000 1619 Coast FM v relay. Toto "Rosanna," SINPO 43433.
6205 1420 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence greeting pirates on 48 metres, Supertramp "Take the Long Way Home." SINPO 44444.
6245 1415 Coast FM via relay. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing," SINPO 54444.
6290.5 1358 Radio Caroline Int. European music. SINPO 34333.
6300 1353 Radio Merlin Int. Festive music. SINPO 34333.
7720U 1433 Marconi Radio Int. ID, Joan Jett "I Love Rock n Roll." SINPO 25432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Dec 15

1644 2310 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Dutch songs, ID. SINPO 44444.
1650 2305 Radio Nachtzwerver. Donna Summer "State of Independence," ID. SINPO 33333.
3905 1712 Radio Underground. Christmas song by the Go Gos. SINPO 34333.
4000 2325 Coast FM via relay. Pop, weak signal, splash 3995. SINPO 23432.
6205 1655 Laser Hot Hits. Song "Heart & Soul," news  headlines. SINPO 34333.
6285v 1703 Long Live Radio. Heavy rock, drifting frequency. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland broadcast this Sunday

Dear FRS Friends,

On the FRS website you will find info about our  upcoming traditional Seasonal December broadcast.

This Sunday (December 17th) FRS will take to the air at 08.30 UTC/ 09:30 CET. But...there will also be a possible repeat on the 24th as well as several streams.

 For full details watch http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/113-frs-seasonal-broadcast.html

A brand new full size/ color  A5 QSL card is from now on available. But: only if you send a correct & complete reception report.

For all of you: have a good weekend! Hope to 'meet' you on Sunday....

73s  Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS team

Thurs Dec 14

1611 2128 Radio Horizon. Polka. SINPO 23432.
1625 2120 Radio Bluebird. Dutch songs. SINPO 45444.
1640 2135 Radio Professor Sickbok. ID, T Rex "Ride A White Swan." SINPO 45444.
1635 1718 Radio B4. Blue Oyster Cult "Don't Fear the Reaper," Eddy Grant "Electric Avenue," SINPO 34333.
3975 1740 Shortwaveradio.de Stafford's World Rock Flashback show with music from 1971. SINPO 44433.
6240 1640 Radio Blauwe Panda. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Dec 13

1620 1742 Radio Moonbreaker. Dutch songs. SINPO 33333.
1655 1735 Radio Digital. Christmas music. SINPO 34333.
3975 1720 Shortwaveradio.de. Chart rundown from 1971. SINPO 34433.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Music from Blossoms, Fleetwood Mac. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Dec 12

1629 1820 Radio Zwarte Arabier. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
1655 1812 Radio Digital. "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep," SINPO 34333.
3975 1733 Shortwaveradio.de. Test transmissions continuing, announcement then extended mix of Banarama "Venus." SINPO 44433.
6321 1720 Radio Bella Italia. Folk music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Dec 11

1629 1710 Mike Radio. Instrumental music, strong peaks. SINPO 44444.
1629 1740 Polka Express. Polkas, ID and talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Ghoul eQSL and Christmas greetings

eQSL received from The Ghoul, although reception was pretty bad yesterday. Thanks for the eQSL plus the Bogusman/Ghoul festive greetings!

Sun Dec 10

4000 1000 Coast FM via relay. News headlines, also on 6245. SINPO 33333.
4000 1420 Laser Hot Hits. Using Coast FM's frequencies. Cliff Richard's "St Saviour's Day," SINPO 44433.
4895 1425 D-Wave SW. Dance music. SINPO 23332.
5830 0937 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline programme. SINPO 44433.
6210 0927 Radio King Shortwave. "She's Always A Woman To Me," SINPO 34333.
6235 1355 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 33333.
6245 1002 Coast FM via relay. Culture Club "Karma Chameleon," SINPO 54444.
6245 1400 Laser Hot Hits. Wham "Last Christmas," Steps "Heartbeat." SINPO 55544.
6285 0932 Radio Enterprise. Johnny Hallyday tribute programme. SINPO 34333.
6290 1337 Radio Caroline Int (a different one). European rap, jingles. SINPO 34333.
6292 1056 Radio Scotland Int. Osmonds "Crazy Horses," ID, greetings. SINPO 55544.
6320 1550 Radio Joey. Donna Summer "I Feel Love," SINPO 44433.
6321 1027 Radio Bella Italia. Dutch, Greek & German folk music. SINPO 34333.
6381 1345 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline programme with Ray Clark. SINPO 34333.
6450 1035 Radio Readymix. Rock music. SINPO 33333.
*6450 1440 The Ghoul. Chat & music, no signal locally, weak on Twente. SINPO 23332.
6850 1006 Radio Arcadia. John Legend music. SINPO 34333.
6875 1012 Radio Europe. Mellow music. SINPO 34333.
*7328 0955 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. Signing off. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Twente SDR)

Sat Dec 9

1625 2137 Radio Akenzo. Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas," greetings. SINPO 33333.
1636 2111 Keizer & Keizerin. "Simple Simon Says," SINPO 33333.
1648 2050 Radio Moby Dick. Instrumental music, ID. SINPO 43433.
1655 2013 Radio Wilskracht. Talk in Dutch, ID, oldieds, polka. SINPO 343333.
*3975 1620 Shortwaveradio.de. Test transmission announcement, "Choose Life" song. SINPO 24332.
4000 2055 Coast FM via relay. Gina G "Give A Little Bit," ads. SINPO 43433.
*6205 1246 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Roxy Music "Jealous Guy," Patti Labelle "Stir It Up," SINPO 44433.
*6235 1242 Radio Piet Piraat. Polka. SINPO 23432.
*6245 1235 Coast FM via relay. Cameo "Word Up," then Tenerife ads. SINPO 54444.
6285 1548 Radio Bella Italia. Schlager, SSTV. SINPO 24332.

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

Fri Dec 8

6205 1605 Laser Hot Hits. Queen "Breakthrough," Imagination "Music and Lights," SINPO 34333.
6245 1600 Coast FM via relay. News headlines. SINPO 33333.
6895 1550 Radio Nova. OMD "Enola Gay," Bob Marley "Is This Love," SINPO 24332. (see comments)

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Dec 6

6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. Joan Armatrading "Love and Affection," John Miles "Sky High." The signal was at its peak but began to fade out during John Miles. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Dec 5

1616 2046 Rebel AM. Deep Purple "Smoke on the Water," SINPO 24332.
1630 2017 Radio Marianne. Dutch & country music, ID. SINPO 44433.
1635 2012 Radio B4. Country rock. SINPO 23432.
1640 2025 Radio Nachtzwerver. "The Day Chicago Died," ID and off. SINPO 23332.
1647 2035 Radio Vrije Vogel. "Let's All Do the Hop," then Del Shannon "Runaway." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Shortwave pirates of the 1980s remembered

Some of you will have seen my Pirate Memories blog featuring audio clips and QSLs from many of
the shortwave pirates from the 1980s.

I have given it a bit of a revamp with a new template and also now embedded the audio clips into each post making it easier to click on and listen to the recordings.

Going through it, what struck me is just how many British and Irish shortwave stations there were in the 1980s, with names like Radio Gemini, Radio Apollo, Weekend Music Radio and West European Free Radio from the UK.

Of the 100 plus station recordings, the majority are from the UK and Ireland, plus clips from stations around Europe, including the Netherlands, Germany and Sweden.

In addition to the shortwave stations, there's also clips of some 1980s medium wave and FM stations from the London area, like Thameside Radio, Radio Floss and a clip of Radio Jackie broadcasting during a raid!

So sit back and enjoy the memories!

The link is: https://piratememories.blogspot.co.uk

New Bogusman eQSL

New eQSL from Bogusman for reception yesterday on 6320. Many thanks!