Tape Crackers: A Personal Journey Through London's Pirate Radio Stations

Michael Finch owns what must well be the biggest archive of pirate radio tapes in the country. Like many who tuned into the pirate stations that saturated London’s FM bandwidth in the 90s, Finch recorded his favourite broadcasts on tape – not for posterity but to “share the wealth”, as he puts it, with his schoolmates. Few though can have had the dedication of Finch, who continued making recordings for over a decade.

Read the full article at: http://thump.vice.com/words/a-personal-history-of-londons-pirate-radio-stations-tape-crackers

Radio City, EMR & HLR Relays

Radio City will be on the air this coming weekend:
Friday November 14th at 19 - 20 UTC on 7290 kHz via IRRS and on 1368 kHz via Challenger Radio in Italy, repeated on Saturday November 15th at 09 - 10 UTC on 9510 kHz (via IRRS)
Every Saturday evening at 20 - 21 UTC there is a separate transmission via Radio Merkurs, Latvia on 1485 kHz.
Saturday November 22 there is another programme via Hamburger Lokalradio at 13 - 14 UTC on 7265 kHz.
The address remains citymorecars@yahoo.ca  Thank you!

European Music Radio Relay on 16th November 2014
08.00 to 09.00 UTC  (Gohren) on 7265 KHz  Tom & Mike Taylor
09.00 to 10.00 UTC  (Gohren) on 9485 KHz  Tom & Mike Taylor
Please send all E.M.R. reports to:  studio@emr.org.uk  Thank you!

EMR Internet repeats on Sunday and Monday:  
Programme repeats are at the following times: 08.00, 13.00, 17.00, 20.00 UTC
Please visit www.emr.org.uk and click on the “EMR internet radio” button
which you will find throughout the website (see the menu on the left).
or www.tunein.com and sign in
If you live outside the listening area please try the Twente/Netherlands Web Receiver at http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/

Every Saturday and Wednesday the programs of HLR:
07.00 to 09.00 UTC, on 7265 KHz
09.00 to 12.00 UTC, on 6190 KHz
12.00 to 16.00 UTC, on 7265 KHz
Every Sunday:
12.00 to 16.00 UTC on 9485 kHz
E-mail: redaktion@hamburger-lokalradio.de  Thank you!

Good Listening!
73s,  Tom

£800 fine for man caught running pirate radio station

A father-of-two has been left with a court bill of more than £800 after he admitted running an illegal music radio station from his Northamptonshire home.

Thomas Furniss, from Queen Street in Rushden, said he started broadcasting because of his skills in electronics and was not interested in music or becoming a DJ.

The former Crystal Electronics employee, who was representing himself, said: “It was just a hobby at first because I have always been interested in how electronics work, and I found out on the internet how to do it. I didn’t realise how serious an offence it was.”

Furniss, aged 27, was arrested after someone made a complaint to Ofcom in June about the pirate radio station, named “XS Radio”, which ran from February to July this year. The station was traced to his home in an investigation which cost almost £3,000.

During a hearing at Northampton Magistrates’ Court yesterday, Furniss pleaded guilty to managing, financing, operating and running an unauthorised broadcasting station from his home.

He was given a £280 fine, ordered to pay court costs of £500 and a victim surcharge of £28, and received an order for his laptop and transmitting devices to be forfeited.

Story: Northampton Chronicle

(via Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Sat Nov 8

3905 1946 Radio Alice. Rock n roll. SINPO 54444.
6070 0925 Radio Waves Int v Channel 292. Country music, ID, said been on air 31 years. SINPO 45444.
6205 0920 Radio King SW. Oldies, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6220 1939 Mystery Radio. Back on the air. Euro-pop and jingles. "Can't You Feel My Heartbeat," utility QRM. SINPO 53443.
6263.5 1643 Radio OZNRH (pres). Mellow jazz. SINPO 24332.
6285 0914 Radio Focus Int. Sheila B Devotion, win a radio competition. SINPO 44333.
6295 1605 Telstar Radio. "You Don't Love Me Anymore," SINPO 54444.
6295 2000 Radio Twentana. Dutch songs, 48m holding up better tonight. SINPO 34333.
6300 0903 Little Feat Radio. Greetings, soul music. SINPO 34333.
6305 1623 Radio Witte Reus. Pop, talk in Dutch. SINPO 34333.
6325 0908 Ronnie AM. Dutch song, greeting listeners, mention Pluto. SINPO 44333.
6385 1609 Radio Zodiac. QSO with Pluto & Phantom, Kraftwerk "The Model." SINPO 44433.
6385 1650 Radio Baken 16. "Loves Unkind," joining the QSO. SINPO 54444.
6803 1613 Radio Pink Panther. Dutch version of "Whisky in the Jar." SINPO 54444.
6925 1628 Trans Europe Radio. "Golden Brown," "Glittering Prize." SINPO 44433.
6950 1955 Radio Enterprise. Euro-pop. SINPO 44433.
6995L 1620 Baltic Sea Radio. "Sweet Caroline," jingle ID/email and off. SINPO 34433.

(via Twente SDR)

Fri Nov 7

6255 1852 Radio Telstar South. Sixties music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1858 Radio Focus Int. Van Morrison song, IDs, competition to win radio. SINPO 44433.
6940 1844 Premier Radio Int. "Boogie People," SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Nov 6

4026 1823 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, ad for FSN. SINPO 44433.
6290 1704 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6295 1757 Radio Montferland. Kool & The Gang "Celebration. SINPO 34333.
6300 1810 Radio Norton. Music just audible but signals fading. SINPO 24332.

(via Twente SDR)

New 2nd Sunday repeat from EMR

Dear Listeners,
From November 2014 to March 2015 EMR will be on 6190 KHz every 2nd Sunday with a repeat programme from last months Transmission.
The time slot for EMR on 6190 will be 10.00 to 11:00 UTC.

If you live outside the listening area please try the Twente/Netherlands web receiver at http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/

Good Listening!
73s
Tom

Radio Waves Int celebrates 31 years with special shortwave broadcasts

Dear listeners
We will celebrate during all this month of November our 31st birthday.

We will operate this year with only our low power txs of  around 20 watts on several bands 48 , 41 & 26mb with a special QSL on each band. If you reach all bands another QSL will be set up for you as a GOLD QSL .

We will operate on 41 & 26 mb from Sat November 8th until Tuesday November 11th afternoon. We can just invite you to keep listening.

No IRC or USD needed to get a reply - also emails are welcome at rwaves@free.fr

Have a nice month of listening.

Without listeners like you our radio could'nt exist after 31 years.

73s the terrible twins

---------------------------------------------------------
RADIO WAVES INTERNATIONAL
BP 130
92504 RUEIL Cedex
(France)

for UPS or Fedex ask us an alternative postal adress.
-----------------------------------------
http://www.wrwi.fr

"the terrible twins"
Philippe & Peter HILLS

(via SW Pirates Yahoo group)

Tues Nov 4

4026 2042 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Greeting FSN, "Keep the Home Fires Burning." SINPO 54444.
6940 2025 Premier Radio Int. Gerry Rafferty "Baker Street," Al Stewart "Year of the Cat," ID jingle. SINPO 44333.
7621U 2057 Eldorado Radio. Reggae music. SINPO 34433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Nov 3

4026 2010 Laser Hot Hits. Tina Charles "I Love to Love," then Boston. SINPO 34333. (via Twente SDR)

Sun Nov 2

4026 1750 Laser Hot Hits. Bonnie Tyler "Holding Out for Hero". SINPO 24332.
5995 0955 Radio Face de Blatte. "Somebody's Watching Me." SINPO 44433.
6235 1759 Technical Man. Electro music, ID.  SINPO 54444.
6241 1509 Halloween Radio. Dance mx, spooky sounds, muffled audio. SINPO 34333.
6255 1730 Radio Telstar South. Bowie"Rock n Roll Suicide." SINPO 44433.
6280 1610 Radio Merlin Int. Female DJ giving out address, oldies. SINPO 44333.
6285 0945 Bogusman. Chat and alternative music. SINPO 44444.
6285 1534 Radio Night Pirate. Dutch songs, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6288 1745 Radio Rode Adelaar. Country & Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6306 1505 Radio Joey. "Get Fresh at the Weekend," SINPO 54444.
6325 1531 Radio AC DC. "Rawhide," then Status Quo, sudden off. SINPO 44433.
6385 1737 Bogusman. Another helping of Mr Bogusma. Talk about Stephen Hawkin, Be Bop Deluxe. SINPO 54444.
6390 0950 Radio Altrex. Cyndi Lauper "Girls Just Wanna Fun." SINPO 34333.
6396 0918 Weekend Music Radio. Shakin' Stevens song, Jack talk about the hoax WMR station. SINPO 34333.
6940 1539 Radio Enterprise. "Let's Get Physical," ID, echo on voice. SINPO 54444.
6950 1519 Laser Hot Hits v Blackbeard. "All Night With You," then Communards "So Cold the Night." SINPO 44433.
7300 0914 Radio Arcadia. Easy listening music. SINPO 34333.
7480 0905 Skyline Radio Germany. Talk in German, rock. SINPO 34333.
7500 0900 Crazy Wave Radio. Rock, greetings. SINPO 54444.
7700 0935 FRS Holland. Repeat of last week's broadcast. "RadioAfrica," also on 9300. SINPO 54444.
9300 0940 FRS Holland. Unfortunately utility QRM on this frequency. SINPO 42432.

(via Twente SDR)

Dutch shortwave pirate raided on air

Radio Grote Verzierder was raided while broadcasting according to information on the SWC Holland website.

To read the report go here: www.swcholland.com/index.php?n=252

Sat Nov 1

3915 2030 Radio Alice. ID, dance music. SINPO 54444.
3940 2100 Crazy Wave Radio. Rock. SINPO 34333.
4026 1642 Laser Hot Hits. Joan Armatrading, then Japan. SINPO 34333.
4890 2110 Radio Arcadia. Mellow jazz. SINPO 24332.
4900L 2105 Radio Minipower. Moved from 5825. Disco. SINPO 34433.
5825L 2055 Radio Minipower. Kool & The Gang "Let's Groove Tonight." SINPO 44433.
6240 1637 Hitmix Radio. Talk in German, BZN. SINPO 44433.
6263.5 1425 Radio OZNRH (tent). Mellow jazz, occasional bursts of utility. SINPO 23332.
6282 2040 Radio Enterprise. Iron Maiden, ID jingle, good peaks, fading. SINPO 34433.
6300 1615 Radio Black Power. Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6305 1417 Radio Merlin Int. Sweet "Jailbreaker," ID. SINPO 34333.
6803 1434 Radio Pink Panther. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6955 1610 Trans Europe Radio. "Come Up and See Me," "If I Had Words," closing down." SINPO 44433.
6975L 2050 Over 60 Degree Radio. Blues music. SINPO 34433.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Oct 30

4026 1855 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6270 1708 Free Radio Bumblestock. ID, instrumental music, best on narrow filter due to nearby strong utility. SINPO 33333.
6290 1748 Radio Odynn. "Thunderstruck" AC DC, testing new transmitter but band fading out. SINPO 34333.
6325 1847 Little Feat Radio. Barry White song, then Joe Walsh "Life's Been Good." SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Merlin Int Halloween show

Radio Merlin Halloween show starts at 18:00 GMT Friday 31/10/2014 with Paul Hamound on 6305khz to Europe and 6925 KHz AM to southern South America (Chile and Central Argentina) also on stream and our web site http://mixlr.com/rmi-shortwave http://radiomerlininternational.weebly.com

Line up for Halloween
17:00 John
18:00 Paul Hamound
20:00 David Lee
21:30 Paul Watt
23:30 Nellie
01:30 Antony
03:00 Neil Crow
04:30 Crystal

(Info: Radio Merlin Int Facebook page)

FRS Holland to repeat broadcast

Dear FRS Friends,

Last Sunday propagation conditions were not the best (lots of static noise). On top of that there was a total fade out on SW just before 12 CET and it took more than 2 hours before the signal had fully recovered. And if that's not enough...our afternoon stream was affected by a technical break.
Taking all this into consideration, we have decided to give it another try next Sunday November 3rd, same times, same frequencies! Despite the low power, 9301 kHz was doing fairly well last Sunday.
Keep an eye on it as it was sometimes stronger than 7700!

On Sunday November 3rd FRS-Holland will be on air  with a full broadcast (repeat Oct. 26th) between 08:52- 15:00 UTC. Frequencies will be 7700// 9300 kHz.

Internet Stream
That same day between 14:52- 21:00 UTC/15:52- 22.00 CEST will see a full repeat on the internet. Check on your computer < http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u >.  

QSLs
There is a backlog as far as QSL cards is concerned. Next few weeks we will try to anser all mails/
letters which haven't been handled so far. That's a promise!

73s, Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS Team (Jan, Paul, Roger, Dave, Brian, Bobby & Peter)

FRS-Holland
POBox 2702
6049 ZG Herten
The Netherlands

e-mail: [frs@frsholland.nl]
future website: [ www.frsholland.nl]

Wed Oct 29

4026 1835 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. Fat Boy Slim "Praise You," greeting Dr Tim and talking about conditions on 48 metres. SINPO 44433. (via Twente SDR)

Tues Oct 28

4026 2010 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s soul & funk. SINPO 44433.
6849 2000 Radio GSV. Blues rock. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Mi Amigo this Sunday

From 2nd November we (Radio Mi Amigo) will be on shortwave every sunday for 8 hours:
0700-1100 UTC (8-12 CET) on 49m = 6005 khz
1100-1500 UTC (12-16 CET) on 41m = 7310 khz

Our programmes are in English, Deutsch and Nederlands.

Also you can win on every Sunday great prizes as DVDs, Mi Amigo pens, Mi Amigo lighters, Mi Amigo postcards and also a brand new tablet pc.

So, don't forget to tune in !!

All infos, programme lineup and many more you find at: www.radiomiamigo.es/shortwave

Keep shortwave alive

best regards from the Costa Blanca
Cpt. Kord

Sun Oct 26

3930 1735 Free Radio Victoria. Dutch songs. SINPO 34333.
4026 1740 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
5926 0953 Time Radio. "Don't Look Back," SINPO 44433.
6205 0945 Laser Hot Hits via Magic 6205. "Anyone Who Had a Heart," fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6237 1710 Radio Deutsche Schallplattensender. German songs. SINPO 54444.
6250 0836 Radio Casanova. Rubettes "Sugar Baby Love," SINPO 44433.
6255 1715 Radio Telstar South. Peter Sarstedt song. SINPO 544444.
6260 0832 Radio Northpole. Lighthouse Family. SINPO 34333.
6286 1745 Radio Telstar. "Whole Lotta Shakin Going On," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6290 1705 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6295 0835 Radio Quadzilla. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
6305 1750 Radio Supersound. Oldies. SINPO 44433.
6320 0853 Radio Montferland. Sade song. SINPO 54444.
6325 1700 Radio Jan Keizer. Another name for Black Bandit. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6396 1721 Weekend Music Radio. Talking about Alvin Stardust, "Red Dress". SINPO 44433.
6425 1730 Radio Ronalisa. Oldies/ SINPO 34333.
6805 0920 Sundown Radio. "In the Summertime." SINPO 44433.
6940 1655 Radio Enterprise. "All of My Love," greetings. SINPO 54444.
6950 1650 Laser Hot Hits v Blackbeard. Martin Scott comlplaining about EU, Calvin Harris song. SINPO 44433.
7480 0845 Skyline Radio Germany. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
7700 0900 FRS Holland. Signing on for five-hour broadcast. Peter Verbruggen. Also on 9300. SINPO 54444.
9300 0905 FRS Holland. Parallel with 7700. SINPO 44433.
15700 1644 Laser Hot Hits v Magic 6205. "I Feel Like Buddy Holly," "I Won't Runaway." Show also on 6950 & 6205. SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 25

3912 1820 Radio Alice. Dutch songs, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
4026 0820 Laser Hot Hits. Only weak signal, music just about audible. SINPO 24332.
6205 0807 Laser Hot Hits (via Magic 6205). Gary Drew show. Chaka Khan "I Feel for You." SINPO 44433.
6240 1615 Free Radio Bumbelstock. Brass Band music, ID. SINPO 34333.
6244 1803 Radio Tango Italia. Move from 6255.  ID, guitar music. SINPO 33333.
6255 1610 Radio Tango Italia. "Ode to Joy," IDs. SINPO 34333.
6255 1700 Radio Telstar South. Sixties music. offshore radio chat, co-channel with another station (Tango Italia?). SINPO 43433.
6267 1751 Radio New World. Wings "Silly Love Song." SINPO 44433.
6286 1655 Radio Telstar Int. Rock n roll, greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.
6286 1830 Radio Experience. Techno. SINPO 34333.
6295 1826 Top Radio. Bryan Adams "Everything I Do." SINPO 34333.
6296 1648 Radio Joey. "Rollin' on the River," "Smoke on the Water." SINPO 44433.
6306 1605 Tower Radio. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6380 0755 Little Feat Radio. KLF "Justified & Ancient," ID. SINPO 34333.
6396 0801 Radio GSV. Adele, then Amy Winehouse. SINPO 34333.
6422 1746 Radio Altrex. Oldies. SINPO 24332.
9985L 1759 Baltic Sea Radio. Stray Cats "rock this Town," ID. SINPO 44444.

(via Twente SDR)

Article on US pirate radio

This is on American technology website Radio World:

http://www.radioworld.com/default.aspx?tabid=75&entryid=10258

Fri Oct 24

4026 2004 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew with 80s electro-funk. SINPO 44433.
6205 1935 Laser Hot Hits (via Magic6205). Dance music. SINPO 54444.
6263.5 2010 Radio OZNRH. Mellow jazz, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6284 1926 Radio Underground. Joni Mitchell, Fox, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6325 1921 Free Radio Victoria. Jefferson Airplane "White Rabbits." SINPO 44433.
6380 1913 Little Feat Radio. Greetings, Hall & Oates. SINPO 44433.
6396 1940 Radio GSV. Rock music, signing off. SINPO 44333.
6405 1918 Radio Ascona. Country music. SINPO 34333.
6925 1955 Mustang Radio. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," no ID til 2025. SINPO 34333.
6940 1947 Radio Enterprise. "Mr Vain," ID, email, "Horse With No Name." SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Thurs Oct 23

6205 1710 Magic Radio. Ultravox song, ID jingle, a DXer in Spain also heard them testing on 19 metres. SINPO 54444.
6295 1700 Hitmix Radio. Instrumental music, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6396 1640 Weekend Music Radio. Jack chatting about radio, Elbow Bones & The Racketeers "A Night in New York." SINPO 34333.
6747 1630 Radio Pioneer. Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls." SINPO 54444.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 22

6205 1655 Magic Radio. Simple Minds then the Specials. SINPO 44444.
6290 1645 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Hey John Mckenzie," ID, email. SINPO 44433.
6325 1740 Little Feat Radio. ZZ Top "Gimme All Your Loving." SINPO 33333.
6396 1730 Radio GSV. Rock music. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Shortwave’s Newest Broadcaster Global 24 to take to the air

October 22, 2014
Hollywood, FL

Global 24 Radio LLC announced today that its inaugural broadcast will go live at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Oct. 31 (0000 UTC November 1), with a line-up of new and well-known programs and around-the clock English language programming. The broadcast can be heard 24 hours a day, 7 days a week on 9395 kHz on WRMI broadcasting from Okeechobee, Florida.

 “We’re very excited about launching Global 24 and the important contributions it will make to shortwave radio listening – as both a medium worth preserving and a vital part of the modern media mix for so many listeners around the world,” said Phil Workman, general manager of Global 24. “Our broadcast will appeal to dedicated shortwave listeners (SWL) all over the world looking for breaking news, opinion and music.”

 Global 24 aims to revitalize the shortwave medium by bringing general interest news and
entertainment into sharper focus for listeners looking for high quality programming on a daily basis. Regular listeners will be informed, entertained and engaged in an ever more complex world.

   According to Jeff White, general manager of WRMI, “Global 24 represents another step in the long overdue commercialization of shortwave radio. We are excited to be working with them on their ambitious program to engage and entertain a global audience.”

 Additional press releases in coming days will announce our broadcast schedule, our Listeners’ Club, contests, sponsors, our web store, staff and much more. Follow us on Twitter at @Global24Radio or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/global24radio  Visit our website: www.global24radio.com/  to join our email newsletter for the most current updates.

Optimal Periods of Reception:
North America – 24 Hours a Day
Europe – 1900 UTC to 0800 UTC
Middle East – 1800 UTC to 0500 UTC
South America – 2100 UTC to 1000 UTC
Africa – 2100 UTC to 0500 UTC
Oceania – 0700 UTC to 1100 UTC
Far East – 2100 UTC to 0200 UTC
India – 1200 UTC to 1600 UTC

(Global 24 via Mike Terry, BDXC-UK Yahoo group)

Tues Oct 21

4026 1940 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. 80s funk & soul. "All Night Long." SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 20

4026 1930 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6205 1924 Radio Magic Int. "Love Saves the Day," ID jingles. SINPO 54444.
6396 1913 Radio GSV. The Clash "London Calling." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 18

3905 2010 Skyline International Radio. "Keep on Rocking in the Free World", greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.
4026 1554 Laser Hot Hits. "Friday on My Mind." SINPO 34333.
6205 1547 Laser Hot Hits. Tammy Wynette "Stand By Your Man," different programme. SINPO 44433.
6240 1523 Skyline Radio Germany. Rock, talk in German. SINPO 24332.
6285 1538 Radio Focus Int. Jimi Hendrix "Hey Joe." SINPO 44433.
6400 1528 Weekend Music Radio (hoax). "Radar Love," het with co-channel North Korea. SINPO 33333.
6805 1506 Sundown Radio. Pet Shop Boys "Go West," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
7580 1500 Voice of the Netherlands. Techno. SINPO 54444.
9270 1512 Radio Spaceshuttle. "Hot Stuff," "Spanish Lullaby", also on 3905. SINPO 35333.

(via Twente SDR)

Radio Mi Amigo QSL

QSL card received in the post from Radio Mi Amigo for their broadcast via Radio 700 on September 14. A note on the back says they will be back in November on 6005 and 7310 kHz. Although the station is in Spain, the card was posted from Switzerland. The website is radiomiamigo.es

EMR & FRSH Holland broadcasts

On Sunday October 26th  FRS-Holland will be on air  with a full broadcast between 08:52- 15:00 UTC. Frequencies will be 7700// 9300 kHz.

Internet Stream
That same day between  14:52- 21:00 UTC/15:52- 22.00 CEST will see a full repeat on the internet. Check  on your computer < http://nednl.net:8000/frsh.m3u >.

In the mean  time FRS-Holland has become 34 years....that was celebrated with an 'extra'  broadcast on Sunday evening August 31st. FRS strives  to have its brand new website on-line sometime in December. The site  will emphasize on FRS'  30+ year history in words, pictures & sound.  We invite you as a FRS listener to put your very own  personal FRS memories on paper.

When did you hear us for the  first time, what was (is) your favourite show, when did you get your first QSL,  how much did you listen to FRS, any special on air moments you remember? All  this info will be part of your personal FRS contribution.  Any serious  contribution will be part of the new website. We very much appreciate your input  as an FRS listener!

You can send your contribution to [frs@frsholland.nl].  Alternatively you can use POBox 2702, 6049 ZG Herten, the Netherlands.

Remember that winter time starts on Sunday October 26th: UTC+1 hou r=  CET .

73s, Peter Verbruggen on behalf of the FRS Team
 (Jan, Paul,  Roger, Dave, Brian, Bobby & Peter)

future website: [http://www.frsholland.nl/]

European Music Radio Relay on 19th October 2014 
07.00 to 08.00 UTC (Gohren) on 7265 KHz Tom Mike Taylor
08.00 to 09.00 UTC (Gohren) on 9485 KHz Tom Mike Taylor
Please send all E.M.R. reports to:
studio@emr.org.uk
Thank you!

Thurs Oct 16

6205 1729 Laser Hot Hits. Ace of Base "Don't Turn Around," promo for FSN. SINPO 54444.
6240 1642 Radio Casanova. ID, Dutch music. SINPO 54444.
6290 1635 Radio Rode Adelaar. Dutch songs. SINPO 54444.
6302 1713 Radio Hitmix. Jimmy Cliff "Wonderful World Beauitful People," ID jingle. SINPO 44433.
6320 1720 Radio Altrex. Bananarama song, ID, greetings, cow sounds. SINPO 34333.
6380 1739 Radio Carrierwave. Manfred Mann "Davy's on the Road Again," SINPO 44433.
6396 1734 Weekend Music Radio. Talking about listing to N.American pirates,  BASF tapes, Focus song. SINPO 34333.
6915 1647 Radio Blackbeard. Dance music, Fine Young Cannibal, he said email address not working as it's been hacked! SINPO 33333.
6950 1658 Radio Blackbeard. Move to avoid utilty QRM. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 15

4026 1952 Laser Hot Hits. Paul Stuart show. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
4890 1932 Radio Arcadia. Jazz music. SINPO 24332.
6205 1938 Laser Hot Hits. Gap Band "Oops Upside Your Head," SINPO 55444.
6290 1919 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Rose Garden," closing down soon after. SINPO 44433.
6396 1945 Radio GSV. ID, greetings, oldies, said WMR will be on tomorrow. SINPO 34333.
6747 1924 Radio Pioneer. Eagles "Hotel California." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Oct 14

4026 2005 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Greeting FSN crew, "Keep the Fires Burning," SINPO 44433.
6265 1810 Radio Twentana. Dutch song, then UB40 "Red Red Wine." SINPO 44333.
6305 1839 Radio Mazda. Dutch & country music. SINPO 54444.
6315 1852 Unid. Radio London recordings. SINPO 34333.
6325 1820 Radio Zwarte Panter. Polka, bad modulation. SINPO 43332.
6396 1958 Radio GSV. Talking about Scotland-Poland match, "I Love Rock n Roll." SINPO 44433.
6450 1829  Radio Ascona. Rock music, ID. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 13

4026 1940 Laser Hot Hits. Songs by Boston and Bread. SINPO 34333.
6205 1923 Laser Hot Hits. Roxette "You've Got the Look,"  different programme to 4026. SINPO 54444.
6263.5 2000 Radio OZNRH (tent). Instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
6295 1913 Radio GSV. Rock music. SINPO 44433.
6305 1907 Radio Merlin Int. Wings "Band Across the Water." SINPO 34333.
6375 1929 Little Feat Radio. "House of the Rising Sun." SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

QSLs from Quadrilla Radio & Enterprise Radio

Quadrilla Radio used 7 watts into a GB5RV inverted-V antenna. Thanks for the QSL.

Also received today was a QSL from new Italian station Radio Enterprise from north east Italy. He was using 50W with dipole. Thanks also for your QSL.

Sun Oct 12

4026 1535 Laser Hot Hits. Bad Company "Can't Get Enough of Your Love." SINPO 34333.
6180 0947 Radio Scotland Int. Move from 6400. Bee Gees "Staying Alive," close down. SINPO 55444.
6205 0848 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Gary Drew with archive recording of a London FM pirate, Solar Radio. SINPO 34333.
6239 0919 Radio Marabu. Steve Earle "Copperhead Road." SINPO 44433.
6245 0923 Radio AC DC. "Cuts Like A Knife," "Here I Go Again." SINPO 44433.
6250 1015 Radio Casanova. "Coming Home for Christmas,"  Dutch song. SINPO 44433.
6286 0843 Radio Focus Int. Snow Patrol "Take Back the City." SINPO 44444.
6295 0957 Top Radio. "La Dolce Vita," SINPO 44433.
6305 0932 Radio Quadzilla. "Kids in America." SINPO 24332.
6305 1425 Mike Radio. "Sexual Healing," talk in Dutch/English. SINPO 54444.
6305 1425 Radio Baken 16. QSO with Mike, song "I want to be With You." SINPO 44433.
6318 1547 Rock Radio Network (tent). Stranglers "Get A Grip on Yourself." then Talk Talk. SINPO 44333.
6320 0900 Bogusman. Usual chat, music by band called Lawrence Arabia. SINPO 44433.
6320 1455 Trans Europe Radio. ID, said had broken foot, Flock of Seagulls. SINPO 44433.
6375 1518 Weekend Music Radio. "Sentimental Journey," ID, whistle from weak carrier. SINPO 33333. (actually the hoax station, again!)
6380 0852 Radio Carrierwave. Manfred Mann "Davy's on the Road Again." SINPO 44433.
6400 0907 Radio Scotland Int. He said only using low power - 200 watts (!). Instrumental version of OMD "Electricity," then Killing Joke. SINPO 54444.
6940 1431 Enterprise Radio. "Stairway to Heaven," "Thriller," ID and said coming from Italy, some utility QRM. SINPO 43333.
7297 1503 Radio Mistero Ghost Planet. Inst mx. QRM from station on 7330. SINPO 33333. Move to 7293 at 1506, again QRM from 7290. SINPO 33333. Heard on 7331 at 1532. SINPO 33333.
7502 1537 RMGP. Finally found clear frequency. Beyonce. SINPO 34333.


(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 11

Twente SDR offline so tonight listening at home with Degen 1103 portable with telescopic.

3905 2049 Radio Alice. ID, greetings, rock n roll. SINPO 34333.
4026 2035 Laser Hot Hits. Oldies. SINPO 34333.
6195 1959 Radio Flying Dutchman. ID, "Girls Just Wanna Have Fun." SINPO 34333.
6205 2015 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. "War Baby" Tom Robinson then Manic Street Preachers. SINPO 34333.
6239 2020 Radio Marabu. IDs, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6286 2030 Radio Focus Int. Oldies, weak. SINPO 24332.
6325 2010 Abu Dhabi Radio. New name for Black Bandit. Dutch and country music. SINPO 44433.

Fri Oct 10

4026 2051 Laser Hot Hits. "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely." SINPO 44433.
6205 2045 Laser Hot Hits via Magic 6205. Dance music, jingles. SINPO 54444.
6396 2034 Radio GSV. Depeche Mode "Everything Counts," Thomson Twins. SINPO 44433.
6485 2028 Premier Radio Int. Recording on Irish station Q102. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

Magic confusion

Long-running Dutch shortwave pirate Magic AM has been getting emails for a new shortwave station, also calling itself Magic - which is thought to be from the UK. He has warned people he will not be sending them on!

The Dutch Magic AM has gone onto Twitter to say: "We are getting a lot of e-mails and snailmail for a station calling himself MAGIC int. in our mailbox and P.O.Box lately. Please note that these e-mails and snailmail will not be forwarded. We are MAGIC AM, active on shortwave since 1996, and we do not know the people behind the other station,using our name & running non-stop music on SW.We have been on air since 1996 & will stay MAGIC AM forever."

The new Magic Radio has a website at magic6205.com and email address studio@magic6205.com

Source: @magicfreeradio on Twitter

Thurs Oct 9

4026 1930 Laser Hot Hits. Pop and dance music. SINPO 34333.
6266 1909 Radio Odynn. Instrumental music. SINPO 44433.
6290 1915 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka, signal fading out. SINPO 34333.
6295L 1953 Over 60 Degree Radio. Blues rock. SINPO 34433.
6396 1923 Radio GSV. Neil Young song. SINPO 44333.

(via Twente SDR)

Wed Oct 8

6295 1705 Radio Telstar. "Rock Around the Clock," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6325 1650-1703. Dutch QSO featuring Zeewolf (34333), Black Arrow (54444), Fred Flintstone (44433) and Shadowman (54444).

(via Twente SDR)

Tues Oct 7

4026 1946 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 44433.
6290 1920 Radio Rode Adelaar. "Popcorn," ID, "Needles & Pins." SINPO 54444.
6299 1926 Radio Alex W. "Kiss You All Over," SINPO 34333.
6396 1939 Radio GSV. ID, rock music. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Mon Oct 6

4026 1935 Laser Hot Hits. Crusaders "Street Life," jingles. SINPO  44333.
6205 1910 Radio Magic. Wet Wet Wet "Angel Eyes," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6284 1927 Radio Alex W. "I Want to be With You Everywhere," ID, greetings. SINPO 44333.
6325 1900 Radio Caroline-Rainbow. Oldies, IDs. SINPO 44433.
6396 1919 Weekend Music Radio. Foreigner "That Was Yesterday," then Genesis. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

New book about offshore pirate radio

Pirate Radio: An Illustrated History Hardcover by Keith Skues & David Kindred 

The description on Amazon says:

"In an age when the airwaves were tightly controlled by the authorities, pirate radio was the illicit and illustrious haven for music lovers across the nation. From the first broadcast in 1964, the cowboys of the radio world fed their listeners' desire for pop and rock music and, by doing so, changed British radio forever. Through more than 100 crisp, black-and-white photographs, Pirate Radio: An Illustrated History brings to life the 'golden years' of pirate radio. Featuring pictures of the crew, the boats and the fans, this book takes the reader on a journey from the formative years of pirate radio, through its political persecution and beyond."

Advertised for £13.60 on amazon.co.uk

Sun Oct 5

4026 1628 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Different programme to 6205. SINPO 34333.
6200 0827 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. "Time After Time," then ELO. SINPO 34333.
6205 0832 Radio King SW. Oldies. SINPO 44433.
6205 1605 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Culture Club "Church of the Poisoned Mind," SINPO 44433.
6216 1639 Free Radio Bumbelstock. ID, instrumental music. SINPO 33333.
6220 0912 Radio Scotland Int. White Lies "Farewell to the Fairground", testing new filter. SINPO 54444.
6235 1645 Radio Tango Italia. IDs, baby noises and "Ode to Joy." SINPO 34333.
6246 0846 Radio Underground. Beatles "Paperback Writer," then PJ Harvey. SINPO 44433.
6285 1530 Radio Condor. Techno, talk in Dutch and off. SINPO 34333.
6290 0820 Radio Orang Utan. Dire Straits "Money for Nothing," "Walk of Life." SINPO 44433.
6290 1552 Radio Rode Adelaar. Polka. SINPO 54444.
6295 0815 Radio Quintus. Dutch songs, ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6300 0825 Radio Norton. Dutch songs. SINPO 44433.
6308 1542 Radio Titanic. Capt John with 60s music. SINPO 44433.
6320 0852 Radio Carrierwave. Mary Hopkin "Those Were the Days." SINPO 34333.
6385 1533 Radio Baken 16. QSO, "Think We're Alone Now." SINPO 44433.
6385 1537 Radio Zeewolf. QSO with Baken, using 20W. SINPO 44433.
6390 0836 Radio Lowland. Elvis Presley "Teddy Bear." SINPO 43333.
6396 0841 Radio GSV. Blues rock. SINPO 34333.
6400 0857 Radio Deutschlandwelle. Oldies. SINPO 34333.

(via Twente SDR)

Sat Oct 4

3905 1810 Radio Alice. ID, greetings, Dutch music. SINPO 44433.
4026 1727 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 34333
6200 1143 Laser Hot Hits v Magic. Lynx "Romance." SINPO 24332.
6210 1717 Radio Technical Man. Version of "Please Release Me." SINPO 54444.
6255 1802 Radio Telstar South. Offshore memories, 60s music. SINPO 44433.
6265 1713 Radio Tango Italia. ID, tango music. SINPO 34333.
6280 1702 Skyline Radio Germany. Jingles, rock music. SINPO 34333.
6295 1657 Tower Radio. "Son of my Father," "Mull of Kintyre." SINPO 54444.
6305 1125 Radio Merlin Int. REM "Everybody Hurts." SINPO 34333.
6310 1743 Skyline Radio Germany. Move from 6280. Rock music. SINPO 34333.
6320 1752 Radio Altrex. "Love Hurts," UB40 song. SINPO 34333.
6396 1755 Radio GSV. Stray Cats "Runaway Boys," SINPO 34333.
6940 1135 Laser Hot Hits v Blackbeard. 10cc "Good Morning Judge", weak-fair. SINPO 24332.
15880U 1708 Over 60 Degree Radio. Blues music. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)

QSL from Swifts Radio, Sweden

I was pleased to receive a QSL from new shortwave free radio station Swifts Radio, broadcasting from Sweden. The transmitter was running at 10W and the next broadcast is planned for November. Many thanks for the QSL.

Fri Oct 3

4026 1941 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show, soul & funk. SINPO 34333.
6200 1924 Radio Magic Int. Pop music. SINPO 44444.
6220 1928 Radio Witte Reus. Jeam Michel Jarre. SINPO 44433.
6240 1913 Crazy Wave Radio. Queen "I Was Born to Love You." SINPO 44444.
6323 1910 Radio Mustang. Cult "She Sells Sanctuary," ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6385 1938 Premier Radio Int. ID, oldies. SINPO 34333.
6421 1900 Radio Altrex. ID, A-Ha "Take on Me." SINPO 34333.
6940 1905 Radio Blackbeard. George Michael song. SINPO 44433.

(via Twente SDR)