Sat Apr 21

*1620 2033 Radio Uniek. Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
*1652 2040 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch music. SINPO 43333.
*1675 2045 Polka  Radio. Polka music. SINPO 33333.
3945 2015 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 23232.
5940 1733 Sunrise Radio. Bachman Turner Overdrive "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet," utilty QRM. SINPO 33333.
6205 1412 Laser Hot Hits. Wilson Pickett "Mustang Sally," Loving Spoonful "Summer in the City,£ SINPO 44433.
6240 1720 Radio Waves Int. Black "Wonderful Life," Tina Turner "We Don't Need Another Hero." SINPO 33333.
6255 1758 Radio Ronalisa. Electro music, talk in Dutch. SINPO 23332.
6285 1802 Sunrise Radio. Move from 5940. "First Cut Is The Deepest," SINPO 34333.
6295 1713 Radio Dummyload. "Ode to Joy," "I Spy for the DTI." SINPO 34333.
6305 1350 Radio Merlin Int. "A Walk in the Park," offshore radio tunes, good peaks but signal then fell back. SINPO 34433.
6322 2020 Radio Abu Dhabi. Swedish music. SINPO 44333.
6375 1425 Harmony Radio. Old time music. SINPO 23332.
7726 1745 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Instrumental music. SINPO 35333.

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

Fri Apr 20

6205 1620 Laser Hot Hits. Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plane Pour Moi," then Fratellis "Chelsea Dagger." SINPO 35333.
6375 1630 Harmony Radio. Music from 1940s & 50s. SINPO 24332.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Thurs Apr 19

5850 1750 Radio 319. T Rex "Get It On," SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 18

6205 1910 Laser Hot Hits. Art of Noise, then the Shangrilas. SINPO 44433.
7726 1917 Zeppelin Radio. "Stars on 45" Abba mix then a blues song. SINPO 35333.

(via Twente SDR)

eQSL from Greek pirate Zeppelin Radio

My tentative reception of Zeppelin Radio on Monday has been rewarded with an eQSL from the station. In an email the operator said he uses a homebrew 110W transmitter with 47m longwire antenna. Although Greek pirates are regularly heard mixing with the Dutch at the top of medium wave, not so many are heard on shortwave.

This is only my third shortwave Greek pirate - the others were Odyssey Radio and Spider Radio, around 10 years ago. Many thanks for this eQSL.

His email address is zeppelinradiosw@yahoo.com

Tues Apr 17

1625 2015 Radio Marianne. "Marianne" song, SINPO 44433.
1645 2152 Radio Melkbus. Greetings, polka. SINPO 24332.
3945 2137 Dance Wave Shortwave. Patti Smith "Because the Night," SINPO 23332.
6240 1703 Ronnie AM. Laura Brannigan "Self Control," Tina Turner "Simply the Best." SINPO 23332.
6285 1535 Atlantis FM Tenerife via relay. Mariah Carey "Fantasy," SINPO 34333.
6375 1527 Harmony Radio. 'Beautiful music on Harmony' jingle, easy listening music. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon April 16

6205 1611 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Tom Petty "Running Down A Dream," Nick Straker Band "Walk in the Park," sudden fade of signal. SINPO 44433.
6285 1620 Atlantis FM via relay. Take That "Rule the World," SINPO 24332.
7726 1915 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Non-stop instrumental music, no IDs heard during time I was listening. SINPO 35333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Apr 15

1685 2135 The Ghoul. Switch to medium wave. Heard with music from Alan Parsons Project and Steely Dan "Ricky Don't Lose That Number." Then Bogusman opening with The Adverts "Gary Gilmore's Eyes." Weak with fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
3936 2150 Radio Dr Tim. Radio Osaka tribute programme. SINPO 24332.
4895 0903 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 25332.
6205 0838 Laser Hot Hits. Nick Kamen "Each Time You Break My Heart," SINPO 33333.
6210 0822 Radio King Shortwave. Rock music. SINPO 33333.
6260 0908 Radio Zeewolf. Rock & dance music. SINPO 34333.
6285 0850 Energy FM via relay. Audio feed problem with sound cutting out. Fair signal.
6285 1530 Atlantis FM via relay. Blondie "Sunday Girl," Tenerife ads, audio problem fixed now. SINPO 34433.
6375 0855 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

It has been an incredibly quiet Sunday on 48 metres as operators don't bother switching on due to on-going bad propagation. If you haven't seen it, Terry's blog explains what's going on: http://terrysradioblog.blogspot.co.uk/ 

Let's hope conditions improve. A lot of the Dutch seem to concentrating on the top end of medium wave. Last night was busy on MW and I was getting many good signals - even on a small portable in the west of England. 

Sat Apr 14

*1625 1840 Radio Pandora (NL). Rock, greetings, jingle ID. SINPO 34433.
*1640 1837 Radio Relmus. Greetings, ID, signing off. SINPO 34333.
*1655 1847 Radio Golfbreker. Dutch music. SINPO 34433.
3940 1640 Radio 319 (pres). State of Trance dance music programme, then into Radio Caroline at 1649. SINPO 34333.
6205 1418 Laser Hot Hits. Mungo Jerry "Alright Alright Alright," SINPO 34333.
6265 1907 Crazy Wave Radio. Electro music, using 50W. SINPO 34333.
6285 1427 Energy FM via relay. Dance & pop. SINPO 35433.
6295 1855 Radio Dr Tim. Tribute programme to operator of Radio Osaka. SINPO 23332.
6320 1405 Radio Joey. Dance versions of "Age of Aquarius" and "Freedom." SINPO 44433.
6375 1413 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 33333.
6423 1432 Studio 52. Bryan Adams "Summer of 69," greetings. SINPO 34333.

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

Fri Apr 13

6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. "Sending out an SOS," then "Breaking Down the Walls of Heartache." SINPO 44433.
6285 1650 Coast FM via relay. Adele "Send My Love," Tenerife adverts. SINPO 44433.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Irish pirate radio history

This month's Wireless on Flirt FM features aspects of the history of the Irish pirate radio era of the 1970s and 1980s.

2018 is the 30th anniversary of the closure of the pirates in anticipation of new broadcasting legislation.

The programme features an interview with Irish radio historian Eddie Bohan on a new exhibition on the pirates to open in Dublin in May, and an interview with veteran broadcaster David Baker who worked in various Dublin stations in the 1980s and went on to radio in the UK.

https://wirelessflirt.wordpress.com/2018/04/09/wireless-on-flirt-fm-programme-18/

(Info: John Walsh, BDXC Groups.io email group) 

Sun Apr 8

3920 1718 Unid. ELO "Evil Woman," Focus "Hocus Pocus." Maybe Rock Radio Network. SINPO 44444.
6205 1706 Laser Hot Hits. Lil Dickie "Freaky Friday," then Enigma Part 1. SINPO 44444.
6285 1655 Coast FM via relay. Christine Aguilero "Dirty," SINPO 54444.
6320 1650 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 7

3900 2021 Borderhunter Radio. "Rio", "Turn Your Radio On" He was joined by Radio Python in the studio. SINPO 55444.
5820 0900 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
6205 0849 Laser Hot Hits. Suzi Quatro "If You Can't Give Me Love," SINPO 44433.
6210 0842 Radio King Shortwave. Madness "Michael Caine," splash from LHH plus SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
6210U 2037 Radio Barraquda. Imagination "Music and Lights," SINPO 34433.
6240 1538 Radio Waves Int. Country rock. SINPO 33333.
6265 1553 Radio Ronalisa. Came on after Panda signed off. "Magic Fly," greetings, Abba "Take A Chance." SINPO 33333.
6268 1527 Panda Radio. "Ode to Billie Joe," also Amy Winehouse song. SINPO 34333.
6285 0855 Coast FM via relay. REM "Shiny Happy People." SINPO 44444.
6320 2005 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6325 1605 The Ghoul. U2 "Beautiful Day," Monaco "What Do You Want from Me," comedy sketch. SINPO 33333. (via Twente SDR)
6375 1315 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 23432.
6423 0835 Radio Zeewolf. "Brother Louis," utility splash. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Apr 6

6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Suzi Quatro "If You Can't Give Me Love," SINPO 55444.
6240 1625 Reggae Radio. Reggae music, ID jingles. SINPO 24332.
6260 1715 Radio Cuckoo. "Like A Prayer," "Turn Back Time," IDs. SINPO 34333.
6285 1630 Coast FM via relay. Wham "Bad Boys," news and sport headlines. SINPO 55444.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Marconi Radio Int aims for New Zealand

Marconi Radio International has planned two special broadcasts, from 1630 to 1930 UTC, as follows:
7 April 2018 on 7720 kHz (100 Watts, USB Mode) 
9 April 2018 on 6970 kHz (1000 watts, USB mode). 

The aim of those brodcasts is to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the New Zealand DX League  with the hope that at least one of the frequencies will propagate to New Zealand.

Reception reports to:  marconiradiointernational@gmail.com

Regards,
Marconi Radio International

Wed Apr 4

6210 1715 Laser Hot Hits (pres). Caroline 558 recordings. SINPO 44333.
6280 1720 Radio March Music. Brass band/march music. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Apr 3

6210 1700 Laser Hot Hits. Technotronic "Move It," then Hyperlogic. SINPO 55444.
6265 1712 Mike Radio (pres). Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street," Dire Straits "Sultans of Swing." SINPO 55544.
6285 1600 Coast FM via relay. News then Cher "Believe." SINPO 55444.
6300 1720 Radio Zeewolf. ID, "Hey There Geordie Girl," SINPO 23332.
6375 1618 Harmony Radio. Easy listening. SINPO 23432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Apr 2

5820 1723 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo 259 programme in English. SINPO 44433.
*6205 1005 Laser Hot Hits (pres). Recordings of Caroline 558. SINPO 45444.
*6243 1010 Radio Waves Int. ID, mailing address, country music. SINPO 34333.
6265 1710 Radio Mustang. Dance music. SINPO 55544.
*6285 1000 Coast FM via relay. News, Take That "Relight My Fire," SINPO 55444.
6295 1739 Sunrise Radio. "Eve of the War," using 3W, audio problems. SINPO 23332.
6305 1503 Radio Etherfreak. "How Sweet It Is," SINPO 24332.
6305 1529 Voice of the Netherlands. "Pretty Woman," "Shadow on the Wall," SINPO 44444.
6310 1716 Radio Lorelay. Country music, said broadcasting from SW Germany. SINPO 34333.
6375 1514 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 23332.

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

Sun Apr 1

5820 0925 Radio 319 (pres). State of Trance.com programme, trance music. SINPO 34333.
6170 0915 Speedwing Radio. Pop, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6200 1047 Crazy Wave Radio. Rock & pop. SINPO 24332.
*6205 1542 Laser Hot Hits. "Sun Dances in the Rain," "Rollin on the River," SINPO 54444.
*6210 1548 Radio Joey. Dance music, splash from 6205. SINPO 43433.
*6210 1125 Mike Radio. Instrumental music. SINPO 55444.
6220 0900 Unid. Caroline 558 recordings from 1980s. SINPO 34333.
6220 1154 Laser Hot Hits. Scooter's version of "Rebel Yell," tellling people to be patient waiting for eQSLs! SINPO 55444.
*6220 1553 Mike Radio. Queen "Killer Queen," ID jingle. SINPO 55444.
*6230 1515 Radio Stove Farmer (tent). Golden Earring "Radar Love," SINPO 34333.
6240 0931 Radio Waves Int. Country music. SINPO 24332.
6285 0848 Atlantis FM via relay. "Forget Me Not," SINPO 34333.
6300 0843 Radio Northpole. Donna Summer "State of Independence," SINPO 34333.
*6310 1510 Crazy Wave Radio. ID, Booker T "Time is Tight," SINPO 34333.
6320 0938 Radio Focus Int (pres). Ultravox "Vienna," weak signal. SINPO 24332.
6330 0855 Radio 102. Talk Talk "It's A Shame," ID. SINPO 34333.
6375 0905 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 24332.
*6425 1600 Radio 102. Fugees "I'll Be Missing You," SINPO 34333.
6915 0920 Key Channel Radio. "Parisien Walkways," "Layla." SINPO 24332.

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

Thurs Mar 29

1622 1740 Mike Radio (tent). Instrumental music, Nena "99 Luftballons," SINPO 34333.
3936 1825 Radio Doctor Tim. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6285 1720 Energy FM via relay. Pop. SINPO 23332.
6375 1807 Harmony Radio. Easy listening music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)