Fri Aug 2

1635 1958 Radio Barones. Greetings to Alf, Tom Petty "Learning to Fly," talking about being on air 48 years. SINPO 33433.
1646 1951 Mike Radio. Boney M "Ma Baker," greetings, "Popcorn." SINPO 34433.
1656 2035 Radio Scotland Int. Killing Joke "Love Like Blood." SINPO 34433.
5035 2016 Radio Pamela. Marillion "Kayleigh," Hootie & The Blowfish "Hold My Hand." SINPO 24332.
5055 2025 Radio 319 (pres). Polka. SINPO 34333.
4070 1945 Radio Mustang. Signing off. SINPO 54444.
5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1651 Laser Hot Hits. Pet Shop Boys "Left to My Own Devices," Elvis Presley "Hound Dog." SINPO 44433.
6225 1701 Misti Radio. "It's My Party," "Put Your Hand on My Shoulder." SINPO 34333.
6285 1940 Radio Focus Int. Wizzard "Ball Park Incident," Mungo Jerry "Lady Rose." SINPO 44333.
6295 2201 Channel 92. Martin Solveig & Dragonette "Hello," ID. SINPO 33333.
6320 1641 Radio Sovereign. Player "Baby Come Back," Art Garfunkel "All I Know." SINPO 34333.
6390 2157 Studio 52. Fischer Z "Pretty Paracetemol," greetings, utility QRM. SINPO 53443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Aug 1

5140 1745 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1738 Radio Harmony. "Diamonds Are Forever," then Edith Piaf song. SINPO 55444.
6205 1730 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Crown Heights Affair "You Gave Me Love," ELO "Shine A Little Love." SINPO 44433.
6286 2039 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Country, schlagers and other music. SINPO 55444.
6320 1720 Radio Sovereign. Frantique "Strut Your Funky Stuff," Tillotson "Poetry in Motion." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Jul 31

5140 1731 Charleston Radio Int. Music from Roaring 20s. SINPO 34333.
5780 2130 Radio Harmony. Manuel & The Music of the Mountains "Cavatina," Linda Ronstadt "What's New." SINPO 55444.
6205 1724 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Jack Savoretti "What More Can I Do," Duncan Laurence "Arcade." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

FRS Holland plans to repeat broadcast

Dear FRS Friend,

Last Sunday's FRS broadcast suffered from unstable propagation conditions. Some might have enjoyed good reception whereas others' reception was poor. It is commonly known that SW conditions have been poor. Not only during daytime but also sometimes during the evening.

Last Sunday we were received in Cyprus and Mexico (not via SDR) while reception
in areas where 7700 is almost always satisfactory, was poor. Apart from the final 60 min.
when the first show (Bert van Leer) was repeated; that was between 23:00-23:50 CEST (2200-2250 UTC). During that time 7700 was very strong and also 5810 did well.

There might be a repeat next Sunday August 4th or August 11th. At this  moment things
are uncertain. But it's worth while to tune in and give it a try! Same time schedule and same freqs, being 7700//5810 kHz.

Details are still to be read on our site:
http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/132-frs-on-air-sunday-evening-july-28th.html

Remember there are streams planned for next Thursday, Saturday & Sunday (twice!).
FRS'  39th anniversary will be celebrated on Sunday Sept. 1st. Details will follow in the course of August.

73s,  Peter V. on behalf of the FRS team

Tues Jul 30

5140 1658 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on a loop. SINPO 34333.
5780 1640 Radio Harmony. Max Bygraves "Wonderful Copenhagen," Paul Robeson "Shenandoah." SINPO 34333.
6205 1632 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Blur "Parklife," Eagles "Hotel California." SINPO 44433.
6320 2049 Radio Sovereign. City Boy "5705," ID jingle, good signal. SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Jul 29

5035 1855 Radio Pamela. The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go," Tush "No No No,"  ID jingle. SINPO 243332.
5140 1706 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 33333.
6205 1642 Laser Hot Hits. London Boys "Requiem," Robert Palmer "She Makes My Day." SINPO 44433.
6232 1847 Radio Lesbos. Greek music. SSB & utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6285 1657 Radio Kachelboer. Roy Orbison "Pretty Woman," Sonny & Cher "I've Got You." SINPO 44433.
7725 1841 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Jazz music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Jul 28

5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
5780 0944 Radio Harmony. "My Heart Belongs to Daddy," ID, Ella Fitzgerald "Mack the Knife." SINPO 34333.
5810 1700 FRS Holland. Sign on, Bert van Leer show, Bolland & Bolland "Summer of 71," The Cats "A Spanish Song, nothing heard on parallel 7700. SINPO 44433.
6205 0930 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott with Laser Dance, tune by M22. SINPO 44433.
6210 0952 Radio King Shortwave. The Seekers "Emerald City," splash from LHH. SINPO 33433.
6230 1100 Coast FM. News headlines, Huey Lewis & The News "Power of Love," David Essex "Gonna Make you A Star." SINPO 34333.
6275 0857 Quadzilla Radio. ID, Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
6285 1413 Radio KR1. Bellamy Brothers "Let Your Love Flow," Billy Ocean "Red Light Spells Danger." SINPO 44433.
6320 0914 Radio Sovereign. Bonnie Tyler "It's A Heartache," Tavares "Don't Take Away the Music." SINPO 34333.
6320 1745 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6325 1418 Radio Monique. The Kinks "Victoria," signing off. SINPO 34333.
6449.5 0902 Readymix Radio. Heavy rock, co-channel STANAG QRM. SINPO 32432.
6875 0937 Radio Europe (pres). Michael Jackson "Is It Scary," phone call in Italian. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jul 27

5035 2148 Radio Pamela. Snow Patrol "Chasing Cars." SINPO 24332.
5140 1915 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, good peaks. SINPO 44333.
5780 1230 Radio Harmony. Dinah Shore "It Had to be You," New Seekers "I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing." SINPO 35333.
6205 1217 Laser Hot Hits. The Romantics "Talking In Your Sleep," The Cure "Lullaby." SINPO 34333.
6210 1439 Radio King Shortwave. The Pretty Things "Parachute." SINPO 34333.
6230 1243 Coast FM Gran Canaria. Five Star "Rain or Shine," strong SSB QRM. SINPO 32432. Reception improved at 2000, and no SSB. SINPO 44433.
6285 1426 Radio KR1. Betty Wright "Today is the Day," Supremes "I Hear A Symphony." SINPO 44433.
6285 1948 Radio Technical Man. Boney M "Rasputin," Roy Orbison "Pretty Woman," ID, giving out studio number. SINPO 54444.
6285 2220 Radio Zeewolf. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6295 1845 Radio Joey. Ram Jam "Black Betty," Peter Frampton "Show Me The Way." SINPO 54444.
6390 1839 Studio 52. Schlager, greetings. SINPO 44333.
6955 2155 Radio Parade Int. Sister Sledge "Lost in Music." Rockwell "Somebody's Watching Me." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Jul 26

5140 2050 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1714 Radio Harmony. Debbie Reynolds & Gene Kelly "Good Morning," ID, jazz tune. SINPO 44333.
6205 1703 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Mel & Kim "Showing Out," Mark Joseph "Lady Lady." SINPO 44333.
6230 1649 Radio Casanova. "Only Crying," greetings, ID. SINPO 33333.
6285 1725 Radio KR1. Jingle, Abba "Chiquitita." SINPO 44333.
6285 2154 Radio Technical Man. Bob Marley "Give It Up," ID/email address, The Forunes "Caroline." SINPO 54444.
6390 2039 Studio 52. Electro music, greetings. SINPO 44333.
6392 1658 Radio 319. Stevie Wonder "Uptight," Frankie Valli "Grease Is The Word." SINPO 34333.
6875 2030 Radio Europe. Disco music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Pirate radio recordings

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Skyline Radio Germany

Wed Jul 24

5140 1916 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5775 1905 Zenith Classic Rock. Rattlesnake Hearts "What You Doin," Hollywood Vampires' version of Bowie's "Heroes." SINPO 55444.
7725 1922 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Greek music. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Jul 23

5140 1707 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.
5775 1654 Zenith Classic Rock. Lowell George "What Do You Want the Girl to Do," Gary Moore "Still Got the Blues." SINPO 34333.
6270 1951 Werners Schlagerwelt. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6295 1919 Radio Mustang. Alphabeat "Fascination," John Meyer "Waiting on the World to Change." SINPO 54444.
6392 1645 Radio 319. Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mix Radio International eQSL

North American pirate Mix Radio International sent me this eQSL for reception on 13571U kHz. He is one of the most active US pirates, popping up all the shortwave spectrum. MRI can often be heard in Europe (especially on the higher frequencies).

Last Sunday he was broadcasting on 12140U kHz, where he was also logged in Ukraine. The signal was also picked up on an Kiwi SDR in Ireland.

If you want to know when he is on air visit the HF Underground forum.

Mon Jul 22

5030 1849 Radio 319. Sixties music, Mi Amigo jingles. SINPO 24332. Moved to 5050 at 1856, also SINPO 24332.
5035 2040 Radio Pamela. ID/email address, Europe "The Final Countdown." SINPO 24332.
5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5775 1651 Zenith Classic Rock. The Doors "Light My Fire," Chicago "Just You n Me." SINPO 34333.
5800 1645 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recording. SINPO 44433.
6210 1904 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Parliament "P-Funk." SINPO 34333.
6275 2015 Quadzilla Radio. Pirates for Peace promo, ID, greetings, closing down. SINPO 44433.
7725 2022 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Frankie Vaughan "Look At That Girl." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Pirates For Peace seeks radio logos

Link to Pirates for Peace promo:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tK1yVTTqHPwfkuIBk7r47JcrXAIqpz6K/view?usp=sharing

Photos from Radio Johnny Walker

I heard Dutch station  Radio Johnny Walker yesterday on 6275 kHz. I sent him an audio clip and he replied with some photos and information about his station. He said he has been on shortwave for seven years, using 30W power. 

Sun Jul 21

3905 1721 Radio Kachelboer. Box Tops "Cry Like A Baby," Barry Ryan "Eloise," testing new transmitter. SINPO 44433.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Music and radio newsreel clips from 1920s. SINPO 34333.
5700 1635 Radio Aristona. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
5775 0938 Zenith Classic Rock. Steely Dan "Ricky Don't Lose that Number." SINPO 34333.
5810 0921 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 0932 Laser Hot Hits. DJ Quicksilver "Bellisima." SINPO 44433.
6210 0914 Radio King Shortwave. They Might Be Giants "Birdhouse In Your Soul," splash from Laser and SSB QRM. SINPO 32432.
6230 0857 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings, "My African Lady." SINPO 34333.
6270 1715 Premier Radio Int. The Cars "Drive," M "Pop Music." SINPO 24332.
6275 0905 Radio Johnny Walker. Dutch instrumental music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6276 1419 Radio Polkawelle. Polka music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1001 Radio Quadzilla. Hank the Knife "Stan the Gunman," The Classics "Yellow Sun of Ecuador." SINPO 34333.
6285 2149 Radio Johnny Tobacco. "Heart of Gold," "The Covers Over Me." SINPO 54444.
6290 0948 Radio Zwarte Non. Dutch songs. SINPO 24332.
6300 1402 Radio Batavia. ID, greetings, Shadows "Apache," Nena "Anyplace Anytime Anywhere," splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. SINPO 43443.
6305 1417 Radio Batavia. Move from 6300. SINPO 44444.
6390 1642 Studio 52. Donna Summer "I Feel Love," Giorgio Moroder "From Here to Eternity." SINPO 34333.
12140U 2208 Mix Radio Int (USA). Jazz music, canned IDs by woman. SINPO 35333.

(via a Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Jul 20

4974 2036 Radio Pamela. ZZ Top "Gimme All Your Loving." SINPO 23332.
5140 1710 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5775 1623 Zenith Classic Rock. Supertramp "Love Hollywood," Jefferson Starship "With Your Love." SINPO 45444.
6205 1615 Laser Hot Hits. Everything But the Girl then Barbara Tucker "Beautiful People." SINPO 34333.
6280 2025 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Schlager, country. SINPO 44433.
6290 2012 Channel 92. Elton John "Rocketman," Michael Jackson "Billie Jean," IDs. SINPO 34333.
6295 1858 Radio Joey. Snowy White "Bird of Paradise," Styx "Babe." SINPO 34333.
6305 1959 Enterprise Radio. Techno versions of "You Spin Me Round," "Forever Young." SINPO 34333.
6390 1716 Ronnie AM. "Popcorn," ID, greetings, "Girl Like You." SINPO 34333.
6875 1851 Radio Europe (Italy). Soul music, ID, off 1853. SINPO 34333.
7725 1917 Zeppelin Radio (pres). The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go," Deacon Blue " Real Gone Kid." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Free radio and other DX links

I've given the links section on my Shortwave Pirates website (ukdxer.webs.com) a tidy up.

Here you can find many useful links, including to other free radio blogs and radio forums.

There's links to other free radio websites, including a nostalgia category with links to websites featuring pirate radio from the past.

In addition there's categories for general DX websites, SDRs and frequency guides.

If you know of any other useful/interesting websites I might have missed, you can post them in the comments section and I can add them to the list.

The link is: https://www.freewebs.com/ukdxer/apps/links/

Fri Jul 19

4954 2220 Radio Pamela. Lene Lovich "Lucky Number," ID, Andrew Gold "Lonely Boy," slight whistle from station on 4950. SINPO 23332.
5140 1935 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5775 1946 Zenith Classic Rock. Kim Jennett song, utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6205 1647 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Cher "Believe," T Rex "Metal Guru." SINPO 34433.
6210 1557 Radio King Shortwave. Simple Minds "Summer," ID jingle, good peaks. SINPO 34433.
6260 1911 Radio Aristona. Dutch music, off a few minutes later. SINPO 24332.
6260 1916 Panda Radio. Move from 6270, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6270 1915 Panda Radio. Three Degrees "When Will I See You Again," splash from 6280. SINPO 23332.
6280 1846 Radio Mustang. Hermans Hermits "There's A Kind of Hush," Spencer Davis Group "Gimme Some loving." SINPO 55444.
6295 1604 Radio Cuckoo. Kool & The Gang "Fresh," ID jingle, Chic "Le Freak." SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)