Wed Apr 24

5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1620 Radio Harmony. Piano instrumental then a French song. SINPO 44333.
5815 1754 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1633 Laser Hot Hits. Libertines "Can't Stand Me Now," Skids "Into the Valley." SINPO 44333.
6290 1801 Radio Johnny Tobacco. "Stuck in the Middle With You," "No Milk Today, IDing as 'Bruine Beer.' SINPO 54444.
6305 1557 Radio Merlin Int. "Rose Garden," ID, greetings, Drifters "This Magic Moment." SINPO 34333.
6318 1610 Radio Sovereign. Level 42 "To Be With you Again," George Baker Selection "Una Paloma Blanca." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Voyager eQSL

eQSL received from Italian station Radio Voyager, picked up with a strong signal on Sunday night.

Tues Apr 23

5140 1720 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1713 Radio Harmony. "Dream A Little Happiness," "Surrey With A Fringe on Top," co-channel interference. SINPO 43433.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Hues Corporation "Rock the Boat," Billy Ocean "Caribbean Queen." SINPO 44433.
6325 1725 Radio Sovereign. Walker Brothers "No Regrets, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band "I'm the Urban Spaceman." SINPO 34333.

(Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Premier Radio Int eQSL

Many thanks to Premier Radio for this eQSL for reception on Sunday.

Mon Apr 22

1640 2030 Old Timer Radio. ID, talk in Dutch, Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
5140 2045 Charleston Radio Int. "Putting on the Ritz." SINPO 34333.
5780 1515 Radio Harmony. Rosemary Clooney "Hey There." SINPO 25332.
5820 1015 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Caroline 319 recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1004 Laser Hot Hits. Leo Sayer "Have You Ever Been In Love." SINPO 44433.
6240 1715 Radio Kolibrie. Polka, ID, apologising for poor English, giving out email address, before ID in German and playing German song. SINPO 23332.
6247 0944 Radio Zeewolf. "Can You Feel the Force," QSO Zwarte Non. SINPO 34333.
6247 0951 Radio Zwarte Non. Jean Michel Jarre, QSO Zeewolf. SINPO 24332. Heard again at 1712 with a short test. SINPO 24332.
6255 1042 Radio Easter Bunny. ID, German music. SINPO 24332.
6255 1721 Misti Radio. ID, greetings, Rubettes "Sugar Baby Love." SINPO 34333.
6295 0934 Radio Fox 48. Dance music, ID jingles, off. SINPO 24332.
6295 1704 Radio Joey. Phil Collins "Sussudio," Adamski "Killer." SINPO 44433.
6320 0957 Radio Sovereign. Tennessee Ernie Ford "Sixteen Tons," Roxy Music "Same Old Scene." SINPO 24332.
6450 0938 Radio Readymix. Deep Purple "Highway Star," utility splash. SINPO 33433.
6875 1010 Radio Europe. Barry White "Can't Get Enough of Your Love," two people chatting in Italian. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Apr 21

5140 1603 Charleston Radio Int. Old US radio adverts & music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 34333.
5780 1059 Radio Harmony. Frank Sinatra "Chicago, My Home Town," ID jingle, time pips on the hour. SINPO 34333.
6205 0937 Laser Hot Hits. Dream "He Loves You Not." SINPO 44444.
6210 0932 Radio King Shortwave. Cyndi Lauper "Time After Time," splash from LHH. SINPO 32432.
6225 1000 Radio Easter Bunny. Many IDs, Kinks "Lola." SINPO 33433.
6225 1552 Flashback Music Radio. Mike Oldfield "Moonlight Shadow," Madonna "Like A Virgin," ID jingles. SINPO 34333.
6240 0950 Radio Kolibrie (pres). "Dream Lover," "I'm Gonna Knock on Your Door." SINPO 24332.
6247 0917 Radio Zeewolf. ID, greetings, dance music. SINPO 34333.
6265 2153 Radio Mustang. Dance music. SINPO 24332.
6270 0926 Radio Scotland Int. "Summer Wine," "The Mighty Quinn" testing new antenna tuner. SINPO 44433.
6270 1540 Premier Radio Int. Pat Benatar "Love Is A Battlefield," Duran Duran "The Reflex." SINPO 34333.
6285 0921 NMD Radio. Status Quo "Down Down," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6285 1052 Radio KR1. "Rock n Roll is Here to Stay," "One Night With You," "At The Hop," ID/email jingle. SINPO 34433.
6300 1007 Radio Delta. Beach Boys "I Can Hear Music," "Wouldn't It Be Nice." SINPO 44433.
6320 0943 Radio Sovereign. ID jingle, Abba "Eagle." SINPO 34333.
6950 2145 Radio Voyager. French song "Lorelei" then a piano tune and email address in Italian. Very good signal. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 20

3975 1540 Skyline Radio Germany via Shortwaveradio.de. Twisted Sister, then Motley Crue, ID, talk in German. SINPO 24332.
5140 1732 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1342 Radio Harmony. Louis Armstrong "Baby Won't You Please Come Home," Anne Ziegler & Webster Booth "Love Steals Your Heart." SINPO 44433.
6205 1336 Laser Hot Hits. Little Mix song, talk about the European elections, Destinys Child "Bug A Boo." SINPO 44433.
6240 1350 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch songs. SINPO 24332.
6255 1725 Misti Radio. Haddaway "What Is Love," then 2 Unlimited, ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
6270 1519 Radio 102. Pet Shop Boys "It's A Sin," Bronski Beat "Smalltown Boy." SINPO 34333.
6320 1338 Radio Sovereign. "Up On the Roof," ID jingle, Proclaimers "500 Miles," SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Apr 19

5140 1717 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1706 Radio Harmony. Tony Christie "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast." SINPO 55444.
6115 1845 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 33433.
6205 1651 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. East 17 "It's Alright." SINPO 44444.
6220 1657 Misti Radio. Rock music, ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6240 1838 Unid. German music and talk in German, couldn't catch ID. SINPO 33433.
6255 1646 Radio Casanova. Jim Reeves "Welcome to My World," slightly overmodulated. SINPO 44433.
6265 2208 Mustang Radio. IDs, soft rock coming through the static then a country song. SINPO 24332.
6290 1633 Radio Zeewolf. The Cult "She Sells Sanctuary," Toto "Africa." SINPO 34333.
6295 1828 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Country music, IDing as Triple L Radio. SINPO 55544.
6320 1639 Radio Sovereign. Aerosmith "Love in An Elevator," Rose Royce "Is This Love You're After." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 17

5140 1709 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1633 Radio Harmony. Jane Froman "You'll Never Walk Alone." SINPO 34333.
5815 1717 Radio 319 (pres). Recordings of Radio Mi Amigo in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
6200 1615 Radio Bobby. German music & talk, co-channel QRM. SINPO 33433.
6205 1645 Laser Hot Hits. Love Unlimited Orchestra "Love Theme," Isaac Hayes "Theme from Shaft." SINPO 34333.
6230 1625 Coast FM. George Ezra "Blame It On Me." SINPO 33433.
6240 1605 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch song, then "Life Could Be A Dream." SINPO 23432.
6255 1658 Radio Casanova. Dutch music, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6290 1654 Radio Ronalisa. Instrumental music, ID, Dutch song, strong peaks. SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Planned low-power QRP transmission during the Easter Weekend Pirate Hunt

Dear Listener/DXer

Special numbered QRP Certificates of Achievement will be issued via e-mail to any DXer who is able to copy Radio Parade's 2.5 watt (10 watt PEP) AM brief broadcast(s) during the Easter Weekend and send a valid reception report.

Rules:
1) Radio Parade International must not use more than 2.5 watt (10 watt PEP) power in AM mode, use the most efficient antenna, clearest frequency on 48 meters and best time for propagation, day or night.
2) The listener/Dxer must supply a valid reception report with SINPO, time, frequency and some broadcast detail(s) for verification. If two similar or near identical reports are received, Radio Parade will have the right to request further unique broadcast information.
3)  The listener/DXer may use their own equipment, online kiwiSDRs or other online remote receivers if they live far away or in an area with high local QRM and lack their own reception equipment.
4) Upon validation, the DXer will receive a special numbered Certificate of low power QRP Achievement in PDF format as email attachment within a few days

The first certificate has now already been issued to a DXer in Finland who received Radio Parade International's signal during a QRP broadcast power of only 2.5 watt AM with his home equipment.

The plan to go QRP will hopefully take place if propagation conditions are similar or better to that of the last few days and last weekend, time, frequency, (short) duration are not fixed or guaranteed.

Good luck, good DX and 73s,

Radio Parade International
The Easter egg that's hard to find

(Station direct)

A reminder that the Pirate Hunt 2019 is running over the Easter Weekend, from Friday April 19 until Sunday April 21.

For all the rules and where to post your logs go to the FMDX.tk forum at:
http://bbs.fmdx.tk/index.php?topic=478.0

Tues Apr 16

1617 2020 Radio Marianne (tent). Dutch songs. SINPO 43433.
1638 2005 Ros AM. Lindsey Buckingham "Trouble," Alan Parsons "Out of the Blue." SINPO 34333.
1670 2040 The Ghoul. Karel Fialka "Hey Matthew," Mouse on Mars "They Know Your Name," then the Ting Tings. SINPO 33433.
5140 1703 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on loop. SINPO 34333.
5780 1648 Radio Harmony. Reggie Goff "Say It Every Day." SINPO 54444.
5815 1955 Radio 319 (pres). Archive recording of Radio Caroline with Johnny Walker. SINPO 54444.
6205 1640 Laser Hot Hits. Billy Ocean "Love on Delivery Guaranteed," John Lennon "Woman." SINPO 55544. The station is celebrating its 29th birthday today. Happy birthday!
6230 1611 Coast FM. Diana Ross "Chain Reaction," utility splash. SINPO 53443.
6240 1615 Radio Kolibrie. ID, polka and Dutch songs. SINPO 24332.
6290 1621 Radio Ronalisa. ID, said beaming signal east-west with five watts, Tiffany "I Think We're Alone Now." SINPO 44433.
6292 1706 Misti Radio. Meat Loaf "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," ID, greetings, Blondie "Denis Denis." SINPO 34333.
6320 1600 Radio Sovereign. Kim Wilde "Chequered Love,"  jingles. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

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)