Mon Apr 15

5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1628 Radio Harmony. Petula Clark "With All My Heart." SINPO 54444.
5815 1646 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1636 Laser Hot Hits. Mud "The Cat Crept In," Kid Creole & The Coconuts "I'm A Wonderful Thing." SINPO 55444.
6230 1618 Coast FM. Keith Urban "Never Coming Down," En Vogue "My Lovin." SINPO 54444.
6285 1731 Radio KR1. Scott Mckenzie "Are You Going to San Francisco." SINPO 33333.
6740 1717 Unid. Relay of Dutch MW station United AM. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Parade Int to increase power

Dear listeners,

After sucessfully completed enginering tests, from today, all future broadcasts of Radio Parade International will be at double previous power from 50 watt (200 w PEP) increased to 100 watt (400 w PEP).

This should give a theoretical signal incease of 3 db in all directions or approx half an S point increase on your receiver. Hopefully this makes the AM signal a little clearer to copy especially at long distances outside of Europe.

Kind regards and 73s

Radio Parade International 

Blue Dragon AM eQSL

Blue Dragon AM returned to the airwaves on Saturday night. I received an eQSL after sending a report to bluedragonam@hotmail.com

Many thanks Blue!

Sun Apr 14

5140 1600 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5770 1122 Radio Pamela. Meat Loaf "Bat Out of Hell," jingle ID, fair peaks. SINPO 23332.
5780 1142 Radio Harmony. Victor Borge "A Mozart Opera By Borge." SINPO 55444.
5800 1500 FRS Holland. Franz Ferdinand "Start Me Up," also on 7700. SINPO 55444.
5810 1110 Radio 319 (pres). Mi Amigo Radio recordings. SINPO 44433.
6205 1513 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Phil Fuldner "Take Me." SINPO 54444.
6210 0833 Radio King Shortwave. Alphaville "Forever Young," ID jingle, some SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.
6230 0849 Coast FM. Eurythmics "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel." SINPO 55444.
6240 0843 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch songs. SINPO 23432.
6255 1547 Radio Cochiguaz. Pan pipe music, IDs, address. SINPO 24332.
6267 1520 Mustang Radio. The Beatles "Let It Be," The Cranberries, switched to 6265 a few minutes later. SINPO 55444.
6285 1428 Radio Zeewolf. Bolero "Fancy," "I Can't Stand the Rain," QSO. SINPO 23432.
6285 1440 Radio Lowland. "Dancing the Street," QSO. SINPO 24332.
6300 1128 NMD Radio. Polka, ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
6325 1445 Radio Joey. Kim Wilde "Never Trust a Stranger," SINPO 54444.
6850 1135 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Traditional Irish music. SINPO 34333.
7700 1455 FRS Holland. Natural Life "It's A Strange World," clip from FRSH in 1991. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 13

*1635 2038 Bluebird Radio. "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love Tonight," polka. SINPO 43433.
*1665 2054 Radio B4. Mud "Dynamite," The Sweet "Blockbuster." SINPO 34333.
3933 2142. Unid. Programme of Radio Caroline Pop Party in GM. SINPO 34333.
5140 1657 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1419 Radio Pamela. Rock. SINPO 24332.
5780 1131 Radio Harmony. Ink Spots "To Each His Own." SINPO 44433.
5805 1628 Radio 102. Change of frequency. Polka, signing off. SINPO 34333.
5810 1450 Radio 102. Dutch music, Whistling Jack Smith, splash from 5820. SINPO 23432.
5820 1402 Continental Radio. "Needles & Pins," "Summer in the City," ID at 1410. SINPO 34333.
6205 1117 Laser Hot Hits. Leif Garrett "I Was Made for Dancing," Anne Murray "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." SINPO 55444.
6230 1124 Coast FM. Jess Glynne "Take Me Home," SSB QRM from Scottish fisherman chatting. SINPO 53443.
6240 1343 Radio Kolibrie (tent). Dutch music. SINPO 23432.
6285 1621 Radio Monique. Michael Jackson "Heal the World," greeting Dokkum DX and Gino, Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You." SINPO 44433.
6296 1442 Radio Fox 48. Instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
6305 2100 Blue Dragon AM. Billy Idol "Rebel Yell," Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop." SINPO 33333.
6320 1435 Radio Joey. Dance music, some SSB QRM. SINPO 43443.
6321 1140 Radio Cochiguaz. Pan pipe music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6380 1108 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo in Dutch recordings. SINPO 44433.
6450 1348 Radio Readymix. Rock music. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Northampton)

Fri Apr 12

*1673 2140 Radio Concorde. "Owner of A Lonely Heart," "Little Red Rooster," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
*3935 2145 Radio Monique. Human League "Human," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
5780 1558 Radio Harmony. Keith West "Excerpt from a Teenage Opera," Helen Forrest "Deep Purple." SINPO 55444.
6230 1608 Coast FM. Kings of Leon "Sex is on Fire," Paul Young "Love of the Common People." SINPO 54444.
6275 1910 Quadzilla Radio. Feargal Sharkey "A Good Heart," then "A Pub With No Beer," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6278 1659 Radio Fox 48. Polka. Move from 6295. SINPO 34333.
6295 1624 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Instrumental music, on & off a few times before ID at 1707. SINPO 55544.
6295 1646 Radio Fox 48. Schlager, blocked by strong station at 1652. SINPO 24332.
6747 1705 Radio Pioneer. Dutch music, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Radio Kolibrie photos

I've had a reply from low power Dutch station Radio Kolibrie who can sometimes be heard on 6240 kHz. He said first started on the FM band when he was 15 years old and has been active on shortwave, and sometimes medium wave, for the past nine years.

He runs just five watts into a six metre longwire. He also sent a selection of photos of his studio and antenna. Thanks Kolibrie.

FRS Holland to repeat broadcast this Sunday

Dear FRS Friend,

On Sunday (April 14) FRS-Holland will be repeating the 4 hour broadcast from Sunday March 31st.
On this occasion, programmes will commence at 13:52 UTC/ 15:52 CEST and will last four hours. Close down will be at 18:04 UTC/ 20:04 CEST .

Attention: programmes will be aired on 7700 kHz only (spare frequency is 7685 or 7715 kHz). In case you missed the March 31st broadcast, this is your chance to give it another try! 

Tune in next Sunday...the best in music, many interesting (radio) related items and DX news. It will be worth while to tune in!

Reports but moreover: personal comments and criticism are more than welcome. P.O.Box 2702 in 6049 ZG Herten, the Netherlands  (excellent hard copy QSL) or by e-mail: frs@frsholland.nl .

For full info (including schedule web streams) surf to:
http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/131-frs-march-31st-2019-repeat.html 

New and added on our website: an article about former Radio Delmare short wave front man Johan Rood,
who passed away some weeks ago.

Hope to have your company next Sunday!! Reports & personal comments are appreciated.

73s, Peter V. (on behalf of FRS Crew)

Thurs Apr 11

5140 1655 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on a loop before programmes start. SINPO 34333.
6205 1644 Laser Hot Hits. Climie Fisher "This Is Me." SINPO 54444.
6230 1637 Coast FM. The Script "For the First Time." SINPO 54444.
6261 1628 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Blondie "Heart of Glass," The Police "Message in a Bottle," audio distorted. SINPO 23432.
6290 1620 Radio Parade. Instrumental music,  SSB QRM, off 1627. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 10

4890 1700 Radio Dolfijn. Dutch song, then dance version of "Country Roads." SINPO 54444.
5810 2048 Radio 102. Elton John "Nikita," ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
6205 1650 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls." SINPO 55444.
6230 1615 Coast FM. George Ezra "Pretty Shining People," Coolio "Gangsters Paradise." SINPO 54444.
6240 1715 Radio Casanova. Johnny Cash "A Thing Called Love." SINPO 54444.
6275 1655 Radio Altrex. Donovan "Sunshine Superman," Gerry & The Pacemakers "Ferry Across the Mersey." Heard on 6270 at 1710. Both SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Apr 9

*1617 2050 Radio Marianne. Dutch music, ID, greeting Witte Tornado en Lady. SINPO 44433.
*1665 2033 Radio B4. Mister Mister "Broken Wings," Tina Turner "We Don't Need Another Hero." SINPO 34333.
*1673 2042 Radio Armada. "Mouldy Old Dough," ID. SINPO 44433.
6205 1639 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Boomtown Rats "I Don't Like Mondays," then Pretenders song. SINPO 54444.
6230 1611 Coast FM. Marillion "Lavender Blue." SINPO 44433.
6240 1618 Radio Kolibrie. Dutch song, polka, heard with ID and greetings at 1652, fair peaks. SINPO 23332.
6261 1630 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," Free "Wishing Well." SINPO 44444.
6305 1603 Radio Merlin Int. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," Blondie "The Tide is High." SINPO 24332 (via Emerald SDR)

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Easter broadcast from Skyline Radio Germany

SKYLINE RADIO GERMANY ALERT, EASTER SATURDAY 2019 - 3975 kHz SHORTWAVE

After a long time of absence - WE ARE BACK ON THE AIR!

Shortwaveradio.de kindly gave us the possibility to be on air with our shows via their transmitter located somewhere in Northern Germany.

If you would like to try to catch our programmes, six hours, on April 20, Easter Saturday afternoon local (15.00 - 21.00 UTC) would be a good time to give us a listen. Try the 75 metre band shortwave on 3975 kHz!

Let's keep fingers crossed for no geomagnetic storms! If propagation conditions should be bad the transmission will be postponed until further notice.

It might be a good chance for you to catch our special eQSL-card. We look forward to your reception reports and comments to:

SKYLINE RADIO GERMANY, P.O.Box 2702, 6049 ZG Herten, The Netherlands
or via e-mail to: skylineradiogermany@web.de

Have a great time with us and Good DX,
DJ Jan-Hendrik

SRG - ALTERNATIVE MUSIC SHORTWAVE RADIO

Mon Apr 8

4890 1720 Dance Wave Shortwave. Relay of internet station Flashback Alternatives. SINPO 24332.
4943 1730 Radio Dolfijn. Queen "I Want to Break Free," Status Quo "What You're Proposing." SINPO 44433.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1657 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Madonna's version of "American Pie," Ultravox "Love's Great Adventure." SINPO 55544.
6230 1544 Coast FM. Erasure "Blue Savannah," Christine & The Queens "Comme Si." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Apr 7

*1629 2050 Radio Blauwe Koe. Dutch music. SINPO 43433.
*1648 2043 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Report to Rockefeller. SINPO 54444.
*1649 2032 Radio Rockefeller. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 54444.
*1660 2020 Radio Barones. Del Amitri "Nothing Really Matters," Joan Baez "The Night the Drove Old Dixie Down." SINPO 43433.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44433.
6205 1726 Laser Hot Hits. Kid Creole & The Coconuts "My Male Curiosity." SINPO 55444.
6230 0930 Coast FM. Keith Urban "Never Coming Down." SINPO 54444.
6261 1107 Blue Moon Radio (tent). Hall & Oates "Maneater," then "Theme from MASH," SINPO 34333.
6270 0941 Radio Focus Int. Offshore radio tunes. SINPO 34333 (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
6285 1428 Radio KR1. Move from 6300 to avoid splash from Reflections Europe (6295). Cock Robin "The Promise You Made." SINPO 54444.
6295 0954 Rammstein Radio. Rammstein music, IDs. SINPO 34333.
6300 1403 Radio KR1. Mica Paris "You're My One Temptation," Herbie Hancock "Tell Everybody." SINPO 54444.
6305 1436 Radio Fox 48. Tweets "The Birdie Song." SINPO 23432.
6320 1058 Radio Sovereign. Nancy Sinatra "Bang Bang," ID jingle, Mike & The Mechanics "Nobody's Perfect." SINPO 34333.
6325 1655 Radio Joey. Dance music, ID jingles. SINPO 54444.
6875 0922 Radio Europe. "Ain't No Doubt About It," disco song. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Sat Apr 6

*1642 2110 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch songs, greeting other stations. ID with help from Zeewolf. SINPO 43433.
*1647 2038 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. German pop song. SINPO 33433.
*1655 2043 Radio Uniek. Abba "Waterloo," IDs, Chris Andrews "To Whom It Concerns." SINPO 44433.
3903 1640 Misti Radio. "Save the Last Dance for Me," then "Knock on Wood," greetings to listeners. SINPO 34333.
3945 2025 Free Radio Victoria. Harpo "Movie Star," ID/email address, "The Night Chicago Died." SINPO 34333.
4990 1712 Radio Dolfijn. Dance version of "Country Roads," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
5140 1646 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1304 Laser Hot Hits. Major Lazer "Light It Up." SINPO 55444.
6230 1257 Coast FM. Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up," adverts, news on the hour. SINPO 34333.
6240 1330 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings, song "On The road Again." SINPO 44433.
6240 1616 Radio Kolibrie (v tent). "Rhinestone Cowboy," then Dutch song. This might be the same station IDed for me on Mar 30 by Radio Zeewolf. Weak signal, no ID heard during monitoring. SINPO 23332.
6270 1340 Radio Focus Int. Terry Phillips with the Free Radio Archive playing offshore radio instrumentals. SINPO 34333. (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
6280 1313 Radio Ronalisa. Dr Hook "Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk," greetings, Yolanda Be Cool "We Speak No Americano." SINPO 34333.
6305 1345 Radio Merlin Int. Blondie "One Way or Another," Cutting Crew "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight." SINPO 24332. (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
7726 1636 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Ennio Morricone "The Good The Bad &The Ugly." SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Fri Apr 5

4990 1641 Radio Dolfijn. KC & The Sunshine Band "Give It Up," Jo Boxers "Boxer Beat." SINPO 44433.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. IDs and then into music from the 1920s. SINPO 34333.
5770 1646 Radio Pamela. "I'm A Choo Choo Train,"  IDs, Melanie "Lay Down." SINPO 24332.
6230 1617 Coast FM. Dr Hook "Better Come Next Time." SINPO 44433.
6240 1607 Radio Cuckoo. Fiction Factory "Feels Like Heaven," ID, off. SINPO 43433.
6285 1600 Radio KR1. Culture Club "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," Queen "Radio Ga Ga," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Apr 4

1646 2048 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker (tent). "Is Everybody Happy," "Goodbye My Love." SINPO 54444.
1665 2020 Radio B4. Rolling Stones "Get Off Of My Cloud," calling Armada. SINPO 33433.
1673 2015 Radio Armada. Queen "I Want to Break Free," ID/email jingle in English. SINPO 33433.
5140 1650 Charleston Radio Int. Looped IDs before programmes start. SINPO 34333.
6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Edmunds then Voice of the Beehive. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 3

5140 1718 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1609 Radio Harmony. Michael Holliday "The Story of My Life," Tommy Edwards "It's All In The Game."
6230 1615 Coast FM. Boyzone, then Eddy Grant "Electric Avenue." SINPO 54444.
6320 1708 Ronnie AM. Bryan Ferry "Avalon," ELO "Mr Blue Sky," greetings, said using 20W. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Apr 2

5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6230 1626 Coast FM. Zara Larsson "Lush Life," Spanish news and local ads. SINPO 44433.
6240 1657 Radio Casanova. Polka, ID, greetings, then "You'll Never Walk Alone." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Apr 1

5140 1650 Charleston Radio Int. Looped IDs before programme start. SINPO 34333.
6230 1624 Coast FM. Grace "You Don't Own Me," mixing with Australian weather station. SINPO 33433.
6285 1605 Radio KR1. Recordings of Dutch FM station Radio Noord Nederland. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)