Tues Aug 27

1617 1950 Radio Marianne. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
1640 2004 Radio De Klok. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
5020 1712 Radio 319. Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 34333.
5140 1717 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1928 Radio Harmony. Freddy Fender "Secret Love," Nina Simone "My Baby Just Cares for Me." SINPO 55444.
6210 1743 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Morrissey "Wedding Bell Blues," Abba Waterloo." SINPO 44433.
6275 1658 Radio KR1 (pres). Michael Jackson "Earth Song," Lee Dorsey "Working in a Coalmine." SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Bogusman eQSL

Bogusman heard back on the air last weekend, broadcasting on 1665 kHz. Thanks for the eQSL.

Mon Aug 26

5019 1920 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
5140 1927 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5780 2046 Radio Harmony. Buddy Grace "The Lady is a Tramp," utility interference. SINPO 53433.
6210 1912 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Detroit Emeralds "Feel the Need in Me," Beverly Knight & Jamie Cullum "Private Number." SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Premier Radio Int eQSL

A new eQSL from Premier Radio International  dropped into my inbox after logging him on 6940 kHz yesterday. Many thanks Jimmy.

Pirate Hunt 2019 diploma

I've received a diploma from the organisers of the Pirate Hunt 2019 for taking part in this year's contest. The event was held at Easter and challenged DXers to log as many pirate stations over a 48 hour period.

Ten competitors from four different countries took part in the competition. The club decided not to publish the results as it was felt listeners who used multiple SDR receivers in different countries would have an unfair advantage from those listening on their home receivers. The names are in random order:

Ismo Kauppi, Lohja, Finland.
UK DXer Paul, Swindon, England.
Rick Random, Raisio, Finland.
Janne Heinikangas, Jyväskylä, Finland.
Staffan Crona, Sweden.
Lennart Weirell, Västerås, Sweden.
Kari Helopaltio, Nurmijärvi, Finland.
Jouni Kilpinen, Helsinki, Finland.
Patrick Robic, Leibnitz, Austria.
Kari Kallio, Lahti, Finland.

They say they won't be holding one next year.  Many thanks to the organisers for arranging the Pirate Hunt 2019.

Sun Aug 25

3945 2009 Rock Radio Network. Sandy Coast "Trust a Friend," splash from 3955. SINPO 43433. In the clear at 2140 with good signal, playing Fleetwood Mac "Hypnotised, strong peaks. SINPO 45444.
5035 1611 Radio Pamela. LaBelle "Lady Marmalade," ID/email address. SINPO 24332.
5140 2032 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1106 Radio Harmony. Anthony Newley "What Kind of Fool Am I," Bing Crosby "Moonlight Becomes You." SINPO 45444.
5830 1617 Radio Aristona. Polka, closing down. SINPO 34333.
6205 1059 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Freddie Mercury & Monserrat Caballe "Barcelona," Bangles "Manic Monday." SINPO 34433.
6210 0904 Radio King Shortwave. John Denver "Calypso," ID jingles, utility QRM. SINPO 33433.
6275 1130 Radio Batavia. Joe Dolan "You're Such a Good Looking Woman," Ventures "Slaughter on Tenth Avenue." SINPO 44433.
6283 2025 Radio Johnny Tobacco (tent). Polka, no IDs heard but super strong signal. SINPO 55444.
6285 1123 Radio KR1. Odyssey "Use It Up & Wear It Up," Sinitta "So Macho." SINPO 34333.
6290 1142 Radio KR1. Move from 6285 to avoid co-channel station. SINPO 34333.
6305 1050 Radio Merlin Int. Pigeon Detectives "Take Her Back," greetings, Cribbs "Hey Scenesters." SINPO 34433.
6850 0911 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Mink de Ville "Spanish Stroll," Jonathan Richman "Roadrunner," deep fades. SINPO 34333.
6940 1621 Premier Radio Int. Blondie "Heart of Glass," Roxy Music "Love is the Drug," good peaks. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Sat Aug 24

1665 2043 Bogusman. Radiohead "Hail to the Deep," chat, good to hear him back. SINPO 33333.
3920 1924 Radio Europe (Ukraine). IDs/email address, European music, SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.
5025 1930 Radio 319. Muse "Black Holes & Revelations," The Doors "Alabama Song." SINPO 34333.
5035 1957 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5140 1832 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1140 Radio Harmony. Patsy Cline "Crazy," Audrey Hepburn "Moonriver." SINPO 45444.
6205 1132 Laser Hot Hits. River City People "California Dreaming," Weekend "Call Out My Name," clip of Captain Kremman (Kenny Everett). SINPO 45444.
6230 1619 Radio Casanova. "Until the Next Teardrop Falls," ID & greetings, polka. SINPO 44433.
6284 1820 Radio Joey. Boney M "Ma Baker," Fitnessbeat "Nothing Really Matters." SINPO 34333.
6295 1627 Radio Cuckoo. White Stripes "Seven Nation Army," The Dead Weather "I Feel Love," modulation on low side. SINPO 34333.
6300 2017 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Chris Rea song, country music, some SSB QRM. SINPO 54444. Moved to 6293 at 2031 - SINPO 54444.
6301 1917 Radio Republica da Banana. Tropical music. SINPO 34333.
6305 1949 Radio Merlin Int. "Shake Rattle & Roll," "Do The Locomotion." SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)
6322.5 1939 Radio Pandora. Celebrating the station's 24th birthday. Elvis Costello "Pump It Up," Stevie Wonder "Happy Birthday." SINPO 34333 (via Twente SDR)
6392 1123 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6740 1558 Radio Deltracks. Roeks Family "Get Yourself A Ticket," Rory Block "Living Whisky." SINPO 34333.
12081U 2153 Mix Radio International (USA) (tent). Police "Don't Stand So Close," Naked Eyes "Promises Promises." No ID as yet but playlist & unusual frequency suggests MRI. SINPO 25332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Aug 23

3905 2025 Radio Mustang. Dance music, greeting Crombi. SINPO 55544.
5035 2048 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5140 1701 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 2030 Radio Harmony. Ella Fitzgerald "I Hadn't Anyone Till You." SINPO 34333.
6205 1645 Laser Hot Hits. Culture Club "Church of the Poisoned Mind," Boy George & Gladys Knight "Runaway Train." SINPO 34333.
6290 2009 Panda Radio. ID/email, Nu Shooz "I Can't Wait." SINPO 34333.
6305 2016 Radio Provokator (tent). Country music. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Thurs Aug 22

5140 1743 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 2055 Radio Harmony. Jazz music. SINPO 33333.
6205 1758 Laser Hot Hits. Culture Club "Church of the Poisoned Mind," SSB & utility interference. SINPO 22332.
6260 2043 Radio Polkawelle. Schlager. SINPO 33333.
6285 2050 Radio KR1. Joyce Sims "Come Into My Life." SINPO 34333. Heard on 6288 at 2135. SINPO 34333.
6290 1749 Radio AC DC. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
6300 2130 Radio Batavia. Albert Hammond "Give A Little Love," Motors "Airport," some SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.

(via Kiwi SDR in SW England)

Wed Aug 21

4840 1926 Radio Dolfijn. John Lennon "Imagine," Elvis Presley "In The Ghetto." SINPO 44333.
5025 1852 Radio 319. Katrina & The Waves "Walking on Sunshine," ID, Slik "Requiem." SINPO 34333.
5035 1920 Radio Pamela. The Who "Come Together." SINPO 24332.
5140 1835 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1720 Radio Harmony. The Penguins "Earth Angel," Harpers Bazaar "Anything Goes." SINPO 55444.
5800 1714 Radio 102. The Jam "A Town Called Malice." SINPO 23332.
6260 2043 Love Parade Radio. Dance music, ID, some utility chirping in background. SINPO 33333.
6290 1926 Panda Radio. Tania Kross's version of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's "The Power of Love." SINPO 34333.
6295 1655 Radio Cuckoo. Gilbert O'Sullivan "Get Down," Tony Christie "Is This the Way to Amarillo." SINPO 34333.
6965 1700 Radio Zeewolf. Dance music, testing, good peaks. SINPO 34333.
6965 1710 Ronnie AM. Report to Zeewolf. SINPO 24332. Heard again at 2034 with Two Unlimited "No Limits." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

The new pirate chat is up and running as some users were having difficulty logging in to the old Flash-based chat on Iann's webpage. But now there's a new HTML5 chat which anyone can join. Just visit https://xat.com/pirateradio2011?new and ask a moderator to make you a member.  Here you can talk to other listeners and pirate operators. The old chat is still running but gradually people are moving over to the new one.

Tues Aug 20

5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1651 Radio Harmony. Dean Martin "Sway," Dick Haymes "It Might As Well Be Spring." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Tidalwave eQSL

Great eQSL from Radio Tidalwave who I heard earlier this month. Many thanks!

Mon Aug 19

4840 1926 Radio Dolfijn. Survivor "Eye of the Tiger," Opus "Live is Life." SINPO 44433.
5140 1935 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 2001 Radio Harmony. Lonnie Donegan "Does Your Chewing Gum Lose Its Flavour." SINPO 55444.
6205 1919 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. The Zutons "Valerie," Spandau Ballet "Gold." SINPO 44433.
6225 2150 Radio Ronalisa. Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You," Phil Collins "You Can't Hurry Love," ID/email address at 2200. SINPO 34333.
6324 1743 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Aug 18

5140 1745 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5709 1028 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5780 0947 Radio Harmony. Bing Crosby & Rosemary Clooney "They Say It's Wonderful." SINPO 54444.
5805 0935 Radio Focus Int. Marmalade "Reflections of my Life," Lynn Anderson "Rose Garden." SINPO 34333.
6175 1023 Radio Doctor Tim. German music. SINPO 24332.
6210 0955 Radio King Shortwave (pres). Gerry Rafferty "Get It Right Next Time," Billy Joel "She's Always A Woman to Me." SINPO 34333.
6260 1607 Radio Cochiguaz. Andean music. SINPO 24332.
6285 1245 Radio Rainbow Int. Mel & Kim "Get Fresh for the Weekend," Carly Simon "You're So Vain." SINPO 34333.
6285 1734 Channel 92. Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart," The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go." SINPO 24332.
6300 1207 Radio Batavia. Jonathan Richman "Egyptian Reggae," Samantha Sang "Emotion." SINPO 45444.
6325 1559 Radio Rainbow Int. Change of frequency. Signing off, greeting listeners, Rolling Stones "Like A Rainbow." SINPO 34333.
6449.5 0940 Radio Readymix. Black Sabbath "Paranoid." SINPO 33433.
6850 1008 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Sham 69 "If the Kids Are United," Elvis Costello "Pump It Up," The Stranglers "No More Heroes." SINPO 45444.
6910 1015 Key Channel Radio. Clips of South American radio stations. Artem's World Music Show? SINPO 24332.
12086U 1623 Mix Radio Int. The Bangles "Eternal Flame," Gary Numan "Cars," weak but audible. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Aug 17

4840 1909 Radio Dolfijn. German comedy. SINPO 34433.
5035 2042 Radio Pamela. "Summertime Blues," SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.
5140 1750 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5780 1340 Radio Harmony. Jazz tune, utility splash. SINPO 33433.
5805 1330 Radio Focus Int. Sandie Shaw "There's Always Something There to Remind Me," Fleetwood Mac "Albatross." SINPO 34433.
6205 1307 Laser Hot Hits. Beach Boys "I Get Around," then "Young Gifted & Black." SINPO 44433.
6261 1804 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.
6273 2048 Radio Pirana. Latin American music, ID, Bob Marley "Could You Be Loved." SINPO 34333.
6280 1317 Radio AC DC. Deep Purple "Woman From Tokyo," Status Quo "Rocking All Over the World." SINPO 34433.
6284 1743 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 34433.
6295 1919 Radio Joey. Move from 6284. Dance music. SINPO 55444.
6300 1758 Radio Fox 48. Blue "Guilty." SINPO 34333.
6305 2017 Radio Provokator. Russian & Polish music. SINPO 55444.
6321 1854 Radio March Music. Marching band music, ID/email. SINPO 44433.
6375 1554 Radio Baken 16. Tears for Fears "Pale Shelter," David Bowie "Boys Keep Swinging," ID. SINPO 33433.
6390 1623 Baken 16. Move from 6375. Rod Stewart "Hot Legs," testing new antenna. SINPO 34333.
6920 1348 Key Channel Radio. Italian pop. SINPO 24332.
6935 2058 TRX Radio (tent). Blues music. SINPO 34433.
6970 2012 Radio Fox 48. Soft rock. SINPO 34333.
7725 1900 Radio Zeppelin. Blues music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Aug 16

4840 2051 Radio Dolfijn. The Sweet "Fox on the Run." SINPO 44444.
5035 2204 Radio Pamela. Rock music. SINPO 24332.
5140 1803 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 343333.
5780 1717 Radio Harmony. Matt Monro "If I Never Sing Another Song," The 5th Dimension "Aquarius." SINPO 54444.
5805 1710 Radio Focus Int. Twice As Much "Sitting on a Fence," Brook Brothers "Aint Gonna Wash for a Week." SINPO 54444.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Rob Walker show. Bob Sinclair "World Hold On," Phil Fearon & Galaxy "I Can Prove It." SINPO 44433.
6225 2045 Radio Sunflower. The Byrds, then REM "Radio Free Europe." SINPO 43433.
6273 1730 Radio Altrex. Tommy James & The Shondelles "Crimson & Clover," Martha Reeves "Dancing in the Street." SINPO 24332.
6275 2153 Channel 92. 10CC "Dreadlock Holiday," Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart," ID. SINPO 34333.
6320 1723 Radio Sovereign. Donovan "They Call Me Mellow Yellow," SINPO 44433.
6885 1755 Ronnie AM. Polka, ID greetings. SINPO 24332.
6920 2058 Key Channel Radio. World music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Aug 15

4840 1727 Radio Dolfijn. Abba "The Name of the Game." SINPO 34333.
5140 1744 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 2010 Radio Harmony. Tony Christie "I Did What I Did For Maria." SINPO 54444.
6205 1734 Laser Hot Hits. Oasis "Live Forever, The Railway Children "Every Beat of My Heart." SINPO 44433.
6225 1942 Wild West FM . Country music. SINPO 33333.
6320 2023 Radio Sovereign. Yardbirds "Shape of Things," The Romantics "What I Like About You." SINPO 34333.
9290 1955 Radio Spaceshuttle. Celebrating 17th anniversary. Finnish rock. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Aug 14

5035 1856 Radio Pamela (pres). Susan Cadogan "Hurt So Good." SINPO 24332.
5140 2043 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5780 1613 Radio Harmony. Neil Sedaka "Little Devil," Edmund Hockridge "If I Loved You." SINPO 34333.
5799 2024 Radio Focus Int. Flock of Seagulls "Wishing," Adam & The Ants "Dog Eat Dog." SINPO 33333.
6285 1418 Radio KR1. Lotus Eaters "First Picture of You," Dawn "Knock Three Times." SINPO 34333.
6290 2030  Radio Aristona. Schlager. SINPO 44433.
6295 1603 Radio Cuckoo. Buffalo Springfield "For What It's Worth," Lovin' Spoonful "Summer in the City." SINPO 34333.
6295 1845 Radio Fox 48. "We Love the Pirate Stations," then Village People "YMCA." SINPO 24332.
6300 2039 Radio Fox 48. Change of frequency. Yello "The Race," then "Axel F." SINPO 34333.
6320 2010 Radio Sovereign. Wham "Wham Rap," Jimmy Helms "Make You An Offer You Can't Refuse." SINPO 34333.
9290 1839 Radio Spaceshuttle. "The Locomotion," ID, greetings, rock n roll song. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Cupid Radio eQSL

A sexy eQSL received from Cupid Radio for reception last Saturday evening on 6300 kHz. He was using 500W. In an email he said he hoped to be on air more as "HF is in my blood and I really miss it from time to time." Thanks for the eQSL.

Tues Aug 13

3935 1710 Radio Batavia. Simple Minds "Don't You Forget About Me," Bob Dylan "Like A Rolling Stone." SINPO 34333.
5140 1730 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1700 Radio Harmony. Easy listening music, fading. SINPO 24332.
5799 2010 Radio Focus Int. Strawberry Switchblade "Since Yesterday," Human League "Don't You Want Me," ID and asking for reports. SINPO 44433.
6205 1723 Laser Hot Hits. T'Pau "Valentine," Mr Big "Romeo." SINPO 34333.
6275 2004 Radio Johnny Tobacco. "Knocking on Heaven's Door," country music. SINPO 55444.
6287 1959 Radio Joey. Dance music, off. SINPO 54444.
6320 2025 Radio Sovereign. Eric Clapton "My Guitar Gently Weeps," Pointer Sisters "Automatic." SINPO 34333.
6680 2033 Radio Deltracks (pres). Billy Joel "Tell Her About It," Chicago "Hard Habit to Break." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)