Wed Oct 17

5780 1711 Zenith Classic Rock. Renaissance "Innocence." SINPO 55444.
6205 1724 Laser Hot Hits. Hue & Cry "Looking for Linda." SINPO 44444.
6230 1731 Coast FM. Def Leppard "Love Bites." SINPO 54444.
6318 1648 Radio Sovereign. ID jingle, Rod Stewart "Maggie May." SINPO 34333.
6375 1657 Radio Discovery. Dutch music. SINPO 33333.
6380 1706 Chaos Radio Int. Dance music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Oct 16

5030 1802 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 44433.
5140 1820 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44444.
5780 1729 Zenith Classic Rock. Jadis "Old & Wise," SINPO 55544.
6205 1705 Laser Hot Hits. Hot Chocolate "Everyone's A Winner," Elvis Presley "Don't Be Cruel." SINPO 54444.
6230 1719 Coast FM. Specials "Too Much Too Young," local ads, Transvision Vamp "Honey I Don't Care." SINPO 54444.
6290 1736 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Rock n roll, polka, IDed as "Radio Ghana with DJ Black Peter." SINPO 54444.
6318 1741 Radio Sovereign. Dion "The Wanderer," Olivia Newton John "Let's Get Physical." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio BPM International eQSL

Radio BPM International sent me this eQSL for reception on 5880 kHz on Saturday. Many thanks.

Mon Oct 15

5140 1905 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
5830 1650 Radio Batavia. "Yellow River," then Peter Frampton "Show Me The Way," ID at 1706. SINPO 44433.
6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Samantha Mamba "Always Come Back to Your Love." SINPO 55444.
6230 1708 Coast FM. Michael Jackson "Bad," Madonna "Material Girl." SINPO 54444.
6318 1605 Radio Sovereign. Altered Images "Don't Talk to Me About Love," thanks for greetings and playing promo. SINPO 34333.
6321 Radio Dr Tim. Easy listening. SINPO 24332.
6380 1630 Chaos Radio Int (tent). Dance music, RTTY QRM. SINPO 32332.
7726 1911 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Sixties music - Paul Anka "Diana," "Puppy Love." SINPO 35333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Pirate radio recordings

 
Radio Decibel


Crazy Wave Radio


Zenith Classic Rock


Summer Meeting Radio


Radio Batavia


Radio Focus Int
Ra

Sun Oct 14

3921 1822 Radio Decibel. Dutch music, gave out WhatsApp number for contact. SINPO 44433.
3932 1833 Free Radio Victoria. The Casuals "Toy," Faces "Sha Sha La La Lee." SINPO 34333.
5030 1851 Radio 319 (pres). French pop song. SINPO 54444.
6205 0832 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Lorita Grahame "Young Free & Single." SINPO 44444.
6210 0820 Radio Tesla. "Hey There Geordie Girl," splash from Laser, ID from station operator in pirate chat. SINPO 32432.
6230 1207 Coast FM.  Retro Radio show. Waterboys "Whole of the Moon," Black Box "Right on Time." SINPO 54444.
6245 0842 Radio Casanova. "Baby I Want You," "Good Morning, How Are You." SINPO 54444.
6265 1545 Radio Zwarte Panter. "What A Wonderful World," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6270 1157 Panda Radio. Instrumental music, ID and chat. SINPO 34333.
6270 1837 Premier Radio Int. Eric Carmen "All By Myself," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6285 0847 Radio Quadzilla. "Macarena," then Dire Straits "Money for Nothing." SINPO 45444.
6285 1519 Radio Rainbow. Jacksons "State of Shock," political talk. SINPO 34333.
6285 1856 Radio Quadzilla. Eddie Cochran "Come On Everybody," Plastic Bertrand "Ca Plas Pour Moi," SINPO 54444.
6305 1202 Radio Merlin Int. Amen Corner "If Paradise Was Half As Nice," Radio Caroline clips. SINPO 44433.
6312 1445 Bogusman. Procol Harum song, then The Tea Party "The River." SINPO 33333.
6318 1150 Radio Sovereign. Procol Harum "Nights in White Satin," SINPO 34333.
6325 1806 Radio Joey. Delerium feat Sarah MacLachlan "Delirium." SINPO 54444.
6330 1500 Shortwave Combination Holland. The Farm "Groovy Train." SINPO 34333.
6380 1507 Chaos Radio Int. Dance music, some utility interference. SINPO 23332.
6387 1531 Radio Zeewolf. Calling SWCH, talk in Dutch, "A Walk in the Park." SINPO 44433.
6450 0900 Radio Readymix. Rock music, utility QRM. SINPO 33333.
6850 1538 Radio Europe (Italy). Oldies. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Oct 13

5030 1947 Radio 319 (tent). Martin Solveig & the Cataracs "Hey Now." SINPO 44433.
5140 1645 Charleston Radio Int. Non-stop IDs. SINPO 34333.
5880 1637 Radio BPM International. ID, pop/dance. SINPO 44433.
*6070 2015 Sonnet Radio Int v Channel 292. Modern Talking "Brother Louis." SINPO 44433.
6205 1335 Laser Hot Hits. Blur "Coffee & TV," The Turtles "Happy Together." SINPO 55444.
6215 1615 Ronnie AM. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.
6240 1620 Radio Melkbus. Slade "Cum on Feel the Noize." SINPO 34333.
6242 1341 Radio Underground. KLF "Ancients of Mu Mu," ID, greetings, Bangles "Walk Like An Egyptian." SINPO 44433.
6265 1628 KR1. Move from 6290. The Knack "My Sharona." SINPO 44444.
6270 1348 Panda Radio. Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes." SINPO 44433.
6270 1937 Premier Radio Int. Janis Ian "At Seventeen," ID, greetings, "A Windmill in Old Amsterdam." SINPO 34333.
6285 1330 Tower Radio. Dutch music, ID jingle. SINPO 54444.
6290 1625 KR1. "Spirit in the Sky," splash from Tower. SINPO 42432.
6305 1607 Radio Pioneer. Donna Summer "I Feel Love," U2 "Sunday Bloody Sunday." SINPO 54444.
6312 1312 The Ghoul. Flash & The Pan "Midnight Man," clip of Alexei Sayle talking about Israel, Primitive Radio Gods "Fading Out." SINPO 54444.
6318 1323 Radio Sovereign. The Eagles "Lyin' Eyes." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *via Kiwi SDR, Devon)

Fri Oct 12

5030 1729 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recording with The Drifters "Saturday Night At the Movies," talk in Dutch. SINPO 44433.
5140 2131 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1753 Laser Hot Hits. Ariana Grande "Breathing." SINPO 44444.
6230 1729 Coast FM. KC & The Sunshine Band "That's the Way." SINPO 54444.
6318 1737 Radio Sovereign. Talk Talk "Life's What You Make It." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Oct 11

3920 1942 Radio Jimmy. ID and chat in Dutch, REM  "The Sidewinder Sleeps Tonite." SINPO 44444.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44333/
6205 1657 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, news at 1700. SINPO 54444.
6230 1718 Coast FM. Michael Sembello "Maniac." SINPO 54444.
6260 1630 Radio Discovery. "Signed Sealed & Delivered," then Dutch song, IDs at 1712.
6285 1641 KR1. "Little Brown Jug," then "The Twist," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6318 1649 Radio Sovereign. Mud "Oh Boy," Suzi Quatro "If You Can't Give Me Love." SINPO 34333.
7726 1710 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Sixties music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 10

5140 1735 Charleston Radio Int. Instrumental version of "Singing in the Rain." SINPO 34333.
6205 1708 Laser Hot Hits. Barbra Streisand "Woman in Love," Glen Frey "The Heat Is On." SINPO 44433.
6230 1728 Coast FM. Frankie Goes To Hollywood "Two Tribes," Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes." SINPO 54444.
6318 1714 Sovereign Radio (pres). First Class "Beach Baby," signals faded during song. SINPO 34333.
6390 1722 Radio 319. "Yakety Yak," jingle ID. SINPO 43433.

(via Barneys web SDR)

Chaos Radio Int eQSL

I have received an eQSL from new Hungarian pirate Chaos Radio International who made his first shortwave broadcast on Sunday. Many thanks for the QSL.

Tues Oct 9

3905 2011 Radio Alice. McCoys "Hang on Sloopy," Foxx "Only You." SINPO 44444.
5140 1748 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, IDs. SINPO 44333.
6205 1706 Laser Hot Hits. Terence Trent D'Arby "Sign Your Name," Modern Talking "You Can Win If You Want." SINPO 44433.
6230 1719 Coast FM. Local Tenerife ads, Belinda Carlisle "We Dream the Same Dream." SINPO 53433.
6270 1638 Radio Batavia. Instrumental version of "Music to Watch Girls By," then A-Ha. SINPO 34333.
6285 1701 KR1. Bee Gees "Staying Alive," Bonnie Tyler "Lost in France." SINPO 33333.
6315 1655 Radio Sovereign. Moody Blues "Go Now." SINPO 24332.
6320 1735 Radio Monique. Pop music, greetings. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Premier Radio International eQSL

Premier Radio Int sent this eQSL - many thanks.

Mon Oct 8

5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Music from the 1920s-1940s. SINPO 34333.
6205 1625 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Mr Lee "Get Busy," then Fighting Back "She's Breaking Up", Gary talking about when he was a DJ in Ilford. SINPO 44433.
6230 1730 Coast FM. John Farnham "You're the Voice." SINPO 54444.
6273 1707 Radio Altrex.  Ace of Base "All That She Wants." SINPO 24332.
6315 1653 Radio Sovereign (pres). "Slip Sliding Away," then Bee Gees "Jive Talking." Weaker than usual. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Oct 7

5140 1758 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5771 1447 Radio Pamela. ID & email address, Wings "Band on the Run," sudden off. SINPO 35333.
6205 0841 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Dire Straits "Industrial Disease," Chambers Brothers "Time Has Come." SINPO 44433.
6210 0835 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies, strong peaks but splash from LHH. SINPO 32432.
6230 1356 Coast FM. "I Drove All Night," news on the hour. SINPO 54444.
6239 0919 Radio Merlin Int. The Beatles "I Want to Hold Your Hand," SINPO 34333 (via Twente SDR).
6245 1347 Panda Radio. Song by Beatles tribute act, then Nancy Sinatra "Summer Wine." SINPO 44333.
6270 0854 Radio Focus Int. Music just audible. SINPO 24332. Better via Twente SDR (44433). Update: Propagation changed by mid-afternoon with local signals booming in with an offshore documentary on Focus heard at 1440 with SINPO 55544.
6288 1803 Unid. Old recordings of Weekend Music Radio.  Off at 1807. SINPO 33333.
6305 0900 Premier Radio Int. Signal suddenly appeared, signing off to "Man of Action." SINPO 34333.
6305 1422 Radio Merlin Int. Tracey Ullman "Breakaway," Musical Youth "Pass the Duchie." SINPO 44433.
6312 1427 Bogusman. Soundtrack of Our Lives "Galaxy Gramophone" and "Gran Canaria," then Echobelly "King of the Kerb." SINPO 54444.
6318 1745 Radio Sovereign. Billy Ocean "Red Light Spells Danger." SINPO 24332.
6325 1730 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444/
6375 1405 Radio Discovery. Dutch songs, utility QRM. SINPO 43433.
6380 1453 Chaos Radio Int. New Hungarian pirate. Dance music, canned IDs "this is a test broadcast from Chaos Radio International, from Budapest, Hungary." SINPO 23432.
6423 1506 Shortwave Combination Holland. Instrumental music. SINPO 23332.
6450 0905 Radio Readymix. Rock music, co-channel utility. SINPO 43443.
7495 0939 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music, ID jingles. SINPO 35443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

The Empire strikes back!

Albert Hall of Empire Radio writes:

"The Empire Radio birthday on short wRave was intended as a "one off" programme only... I am sure that you are absolutely heartbroken about this and are finding this difficult to recover from, but fear not because there is nothing to fear but fear itself....

Apart from the above ridiculous paragraph, there is however a solution to overcome the insurmountable odds and no doubt you will be overjoyed to hear that the ALBERT HALL uncensored programme continues on 259!

But enough of my silly puns and time to abide by the accompanying photo.

Sunday Night:
Radio Mi Amigo. 6pm through to Midnight: John Westlake (Dutch), Albert Hall (8pm) and Tony Stevens (English) till closedown.

Be there or be square, or round, or oblong, or diamond shape, or a hexogone, or hexastill  or whatever you want to be!

But most of all remember to tune in and listen.

http://radiomiamigo.tripod.com

Also soon for proper DX ing some new programmes on "proper" radio.

emails to:
tonystevens259@btinternet.com

Cheers. 
Lol Albert Hall.

Sat Oct 6

3905 1649 Radio Fox 48. Boyzone "No Matter What." SINPO 23332.
3922v 1717 Continental Radio. Spencer Davis Group "Keep on Running." Over modulated and drifting. SINPO 34333.
4030 1643 Mustang Radio. "Rhythm of the Night," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
5025 1658 Radio 319. Huey Lewis & The News "Power of Love," ID at 1700. SINPO 54444.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44333.
6205 1426 Laser Hot Hits. Gary Drew show. Ralphi Rosario "You Used to Hold Me." SINPO 54444.
6230 1435 Coast FM. Sister Sledge "We Are Family." SINPO 54444.
6215 1307 Radio Tesla. Mike Oldfield "Moonlight Shadow." SINPO 23432.
6250 1328 Panda Radio. "Days of Pearly Spencer." SINPO 34333.
6270 1335 Radio Focus Int. Lou Christie song then Rolling Stones "Start Me Up." SINPO 54444.
6285 1317 KR1. Golden Earring "Radar Love," co-channel QRM from carrier. SINPO 42432.
6285 1346 Radio Witte Reus. Electro music, short audio test, greetings. SINPO 44444.
6305 1350 Radio Fox 48. Dead or Alive "You Spin Me Round." SINPO 24332.
6312 1355 Bogusman. Alan Parsons Project "Children of the Moon," Metaprism "Typewriter Two." SINPO 33433.
6318 1419 Radio Sovereign. First Class "Beach Baby," Elvis Costello "Radio Radio." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Oct 5

5030 1741 Radio 319. OMD "Joan of Arc," ID. SINPO 55444.
6205 1709 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Will Young "All Time Love." SINPO 55544.
6230 1729 Coast FM. David Bowie "Ashes to Ashes." SINPO 54444.
6265 1723 Ronnie AM. Katy Perry "I Kissed A Girl," ID, greetings, audio test, Laura Brannigan "Self Control." SINPO 34333.
6277 1716 Unid. Gipsy Kings "Volare," IDs at 1738 but not clear. SINPO 55544.
6285 1630 KR1. Mud "Tiger Feet," Romantics "What I Like About You." SINPO 54444.
6290 1637 Radio Pioneer. Soft rock, splash from 6285. SINPO 43433.
6305 1656 Premier Radio Int. Move from 6325. "Route 66." SINPO 44433.
6318 1700 Radio Sovereign. Donna Summer "Dinner With Gershwin," The Jam "The Bitterest Pill." SINPO 34333.
6325 1647 Premier Radio Int. Roy Orbison "I Drove All Night," Natalie Cole "Pink Cadillac," splash from strong utility on 6330. SINPO 33433.
6390 1705 Radio 319. Christopher Cross "Ride Like the Wind," Kid Creole "Stool Pigeon." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Oct 4

3916 1942 Radio Melkbus. "The Mighty Quinn," ID and greetings, "Hound Dog." SINPO 33333.
5140 1648 Charleston Radio Int. Non-stop IDs before programme starts at 1700. SINPO 44333.
6205 1625 Laser Hot Hits. Mungo Jerry "In the Summertime," then Simple Minds. SINPO 54444.
6230 1713 Coast FM. Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning,"  Wild Cherry "Play that Funky Music." SINPO 53443.
6240 1947 Radio Doctor Tim. Tribute programme to Charles Aznavour who died recently. SINPO 33333.
6318 1613 Radio Sovereign. Elton John &  Kiki Dee "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," promo for my pirate radio address list (thanks, Sovereign). Live programme heard at 1653. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Oct 3

5140 1840 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, ID. SINPO 44444.
6205 1826 Laser Hot Hits. Adam Ant "Goody Two Shoes." SINPO 54444.
6230 1820 Coast FM. UB40 "Red Red Wine," usual utility splash. SINPO 53443.
6290 1815 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Old Danish songs, very strong. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Oct 2

5140 2010 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. Really good signal tonight. SINPO 54444.
6205 1707 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music, utility splash. SINPO 53443.
6230 1712 Coast FM. "It's My Party," then Tiffany "I Think We're Alone Now." SINPO 53443.
6276 1656 Unid. German ballads, canned IDs not clear. SINPO 34333.
6305 1643 Radio Merlin Int. Drifters "Up on the Roof," SINPO 33333.
6318 1648 Radio Sovereign. Edwin Starr "HAPPY Radio," jingle IDs.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Oct 1

5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1658 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy playing Chas & Dave "Rabbit," Falco "Rock Me Amadeus." SINPO 54444.
6230 1734 Coast FM. Roy Orbison "You Got It," strong but some utility  splash. SINPO 53443.
6270 1711 Premier Radio Int. Tears for Fears "Shout," A Ha "Take On Me," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6305 1642 Radio Merlin Int. Smiley Culture "Police Officer." SINPO 34333.
6315 1648 Radio Sovereign. "Don't Leave Me This Way," "Miss You Nights," SINPO 23332.
6380 1720 Tesla Radio. Music and some talk just audible through the noise. SINPO 23332.
6380 1730 Radio Zeewolf. Calling Tesla in Dutch. SINPO 44333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Sept 30

3905 1643 Radio Stove Farmer. Pet Shop Boys "Always on My Mind," ID. SINPO 55444.
5140 1830 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
5780 0925 Zenith Classic Radio. Doors "LA Woman." SINPO 55544.
5800 0945 Empire Radio. Repeat of 40th anniversary broadcast. Chris Cooper show. Michael Tucker Band "Fall in Love With You," looking back at events in 1978, Rolling Stones "Respectable." signal booming in at this time. SINPO 55544.
6205 1010 Laser Hot Hits. Ian Lawrence show. Chaka Khan "Eye to Eye," then dance track. SINPO 55544.
6239 0921 Radio Merlin Int. Marillion "Lavender," signal fading. SINPO 34333.
6264 0916 Radio Cuckoo. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Have You Ever Seen the Rain," ID/email address, cuckoo sound and off. SINPO 34333.
6270 0930 Mike Radio. ID, gretings, Kate Bush "Wuthering Heights." SINPO 55544.
6316.5 1638 The Ghoul.  Talking about Buzz Aldrin, indie rock, het from 6318. SINPO 53443.
6318 0938 Radio Sovereign. Godley & Creme "Cry." SINPO 34333.
6334 1837 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Sept 29

5140 1713 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, ID jingle. SINPO 44333.
5780 1436 Zenith Classic Rock. Joe Walsh "Tomorrow," ID. SINPO 55444.
5826 1428 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Barry White "You're My First My Last," Kool & The Gang "Ladies Night." SINPO 35333.
6205 1454 Laser Hot Hits. Nigel James show. Four Tops "Going Loco in Acapulco." SINPO 44433.
6215 1730 Piet Piraat Radio. Madonna "Who's That Girl," ID. SINPO 23332.
6245 1726 Radio Casanova. Abba "Waterloo," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6263 1653 Radio Black Arrow. Lipps Inc "Funky Town," INXS "Disappear", ID, greetings. Off at 1712. SINPO 54444.
6290 1723 Panda Radio. Funky music. SINPO 44444.
6305 1400 Radio Merlin Int. Stranglers "Golden Brown," comedy sketch. SINPO 33333.
6315 1419 Radio Sovereign. Dan Hartman "Instant Replay," QRM Bogusman. SINPO 32432.
6317 1410 Bogusman. Alternative music but het from 6315. SINPO 42432.
6319 1639 Radio Sovereign. Move from 6315, "Moonlight Shadow." SINPO 34333.
6378 1720 Radio Zeewolf. Dance music, greetings, carrier on 6375. SINPO 53443.
6385 1703 Radio 319. Europop. SINPO 54444.
6393 1615 Radio Pandora. Steve St John reading reception reports, Fleetwood Mac "Shake Your Money Maker." Strong signal but beginning to fade. SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 28

3940 1645 Misti Radio. Pink Floyd "Another Brick in the Wall," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
4030 2149 Mustang  & Tidalwave Radio. Techno version of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow," Talk Talk "It's A Shame." SINPO 55444.
5140 1917 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5780 1700 Zenith Classic Rock. Steely Dan "Any Major Dude," very strong. SINPO 55555.
5802 1908 Free Radio Victoria. Buggles "Video Killed the Radio Star," Jean Michel Jarre "Oxygene," bursts of strong utility. SINPO 43433.
6205 1641 Laser Hot Hits. George Michael "Let's Go Outside." SINPO 54444.
6230 1714 Coast FM. Kylie Minogue "I Should Be So Lucky,"  utility splash. SINPO 53443.
6240 1620 Tesla Radio. Dutch music, some utility QRM. SINPO 23332.
6295 1612 Radio Pioneer. Booker Newberry III "Love Town," then Shalamar "I Can Make You Feel Good." SINPO 34333.
6305 1653 Radio Fox 48. Schlager. SINPO 34333.
6315 1635 Radio Sovereign. Robert Palmer "Some Like It Hot," ID jingle. SINPO 24332.
6380 1630 Radio 319. Kate Bush "Babooshka," Third World "Now That We've Found Love." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Empire Radio to repeat broadcast

This Sunday (30th September) the 40th anniversary Empire Radio programmes will be repeated on short wave.

Join the original 1978 team of Keith Rogers, Chris Cooper and Albert Hall for an entertaining mix of music and comedy. We'll be looking back, over 40 years, but certainly not stuck in the past.

The most likely frequency is 5825 KHz, with 5800 Khz being an alternative. Of course, these days it is possible to listen to short wave on the internet, via a WebSDR, such as the one at the University of Twente in The Netherlands, which I'll try and tune to myself: http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/

The Empire will kick off at 0800 GMT and run until 1300. Programmes will then be repeated 1400-1800. We hope you will be able to tune in, and enjoy our brand of broadcasting lunacy!

(Chris Cooper on Facebook  via Mike Barraclough, BDXC io group)

The programme was first broadcast on July 22 on 6266 but bad propagation meant reception in England was poor. Hopefully it will be better on Sunday

Thurs Sept 27

3905 1652 Radio Oscar Zulu. George McRae "Rock Your Baby," Deep Purple "Black Knight," off at 1712. SINPO 34333.
5030 1714 Radio 319. Cat Stevens "Morning Has Broken," SSB QRM. SINPO 53443. Move at 1717 to 5020. SINPO 54444.
5140 1932 Charleston Radio Int. Laurel & Hardy clip, old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5780 1618 Zenith Classic Rock. Vangelis "Dervish D," SINPO 55544.
6205 1625 Laser Hot Hits. Ray Parker Jnr "Ghostbusters," Dave Simpson signing off , then into Martin Scott's show with Womack & Womack "Love Wars." Signal at its peak before slow fade. SINPO 55544.
6230 1932 Coast FM. Billy Idol "White Wedding," utility interference. SINPO 53443.
6280 1639 Radio Fox 48. Rock music, some bursts of utility. SINPO 23332.
6285 1948 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Polka & country music. SINPO 55444.
6318 1608 Radio Sovereign. Hall & Oates "Private Eye," ID jingle, The Sweet "Love is Like Oxygen," signal fading. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 26

5030 1918 Radio 319. Electro-pop. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.
5140 1910 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Sept 25

5140 1733 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6230 1715 Coast FM. Johnny Hates Jazz "Shattered Dreams," Shalamar "There It Is." SINPO 44444.
6290 1726 Radio Rona Lisa. Donna Summer "I Feel Love." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Sept 24

5065 1646 Radio 319. Bee Gees "Tragedy," jingle ID 1700. SINPO 34333.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1637 Zenith Classic Rock. Al Stewart "Modern Times," signal fading during song. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Sept 23

3920 1738 Mike Radio. "Whiter Shade of Pale," "I've Got the Music in Me." SINPO 54444.
5055 1428 Radio 319. Teach In "Ding A Dong," ID jingle. SINPO 45444.
5140 1733 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44433.
5780 1410 Zenith Classic Rock. Queen "Killer Queen," then Caravan. SINPO 45444.
5880 1022 Radio 319 (tent). German music. SINPO 45433.
6205 0949 Laser Hot Hits. T Rex "20th Century Boy." SINPO 44433.
6230 1400 Coast FM. News, Jermaine Stewart "We Don't Have to Take Our Clothes Off," SINPO 34433.
6245 0959 Radio Casanova. Country music, ID, greetings, strong peaks. SINPO 45444.
6265 1015 Radio Zwarte Panter. Stevie Wonder "I Just Called to Say I Love You," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6285 1415 Radio Illegal. Move from 6301. Dance music. Fair peaks. SINPO 24432.
6290 0942 Radio Zwarte Non. Dutch music. SINPO 24332.
6301 1345 Radio Illegal. Dance music, ID/email address, utility QRM, splash 6295 (Reflections Europe). SINPO 23432.
6320 1726 Radio Joey. Techno. SINPO 34333.
7491 1038 Dance Wave Shortwave. The Cure. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Sept 22

3905 2100 Radio Alice. Dutch song then some techno. SINPO 54444.
3906 1710 Radio Kachelboer. Queen "I Want to Break Free," some SSB QRM. SINPO 43433. Switched to 3920 at 1739 ... stronger now. SINPO 54444.
5055 1718 Radio 319. Bee Gees "How Deep Is Your Love," then "Silence is Golden" and 319 jingle. SINPO 34333.
5140 1726 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1200 Zenith Classic Rock. Steely Dan "Don't Take Me Alive." SINPO 55544.
5826 1207 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Folk music, whistle from carrier on 5825. SINPO 33433.
5880 1155 Radio 319. ID jingle, oldies. SINPO 45444.
6205 1218 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Steve Miller Band "Abracadabra." SINPO 55544.
6230 1700 Coast FM. News headlines, Wham "Wake Me Up Before You Go Go," co-channel with Australian weather station. SINPO 33433.
6322 1230 Radio OZNRH. Smooth jazz, ID at 1236, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6325 1650 Premier Radio Int. Troggs "Wild Thing," Status Quo "Down Down," ID and sign off with "Man of Action." SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 21

5140 1712 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1658 Laser Hot Hits. Mike & the Mechanics "Over My Shoulder," whistle from carrier on 6206. SINPO 33333.
6230 1718 Coast FM. Alison Moyet "All Cried Out," Culture Club "It's A Miracle." SINPO 33333.
6240 1650 Tesla Radio. Dutch music. SINPO 23332.
6449.5 1603 Radio Readymix. Ram Jam "Black Betty," SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Sept 20

5140 1938 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
6205 1930 Laser Hot Hits. Current pop, just audible. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 19

5140 1920 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s/30s. SINPO 43333.
6285 1910 Radio Northpole. ID, Lynyrd Skyryd "Sweet Home Alabama," greetings, Alannah Myles "Black Velvet," fair peaks, some SSB QRM. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Sept 18

5140 1936 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1929 Zenith Classic Rock. Ace "How Long." SINPO 54444.
6230 1851 Coast FM via relay. Madness "Our House," Billy Joel "Tell Her About It." SINPO 54444.
6265 1910 Trance AM. Instrumental world music. SINPO 33333.
6315 1916 Unid. Space "Magic Fly," jingle, not sure if ID. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Sept 17

5140 1917 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5780 1900 Zenith Classic Rock. Lynyrd Skynyrd "Freebird." SINPO 55444.
6230 1924 Coast FM via relay. Midnight Oil "Beds Are Burning", utility splash. SINPO 53443.
7726 1909 Zeppelin Radio (pres). Elvis Presley "All Shook Up," utility splash. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Bogusman eQSL

New eQSL received from Bogusman. Surprisingly strong signal on Saturday night, considering how poor propagation has been recently.

Sun Sept 16

3906 1658 Radio Kachelboer (tent). Move from 5820. U2 "With or Without You." SINPO 44433.
5140 1648 Charleston Radio Int. IDs. SINPO 24332.
5780 0935 Zenith Classic Rock. Alan Parsons Project "The Raven." SINPO 55544.
5820 1608 Radio Kachelboer (pres). Kinks "Lola," Steppenwolf "BNorn to be Wild." SINPO 44433.
5826 1620 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Gary Moore "Parisien Walkways," Feargal Sharkey "A Good Heart." SINPO 33433,
5890 0907 Radio Tesla. Oldies, weak signal. SINPO 25432.
6205 0915 Laser Hot Hits. Take That "Rule the World." SINPO 43433.
6210 0900 Radio King Shortwave. Oldies, splash from Laser. SINPO 33433.
6270 0922 Radio Focus Int. B52s "Rock Lobster." SINPO 25332.
6245 1627 Radio Casanova. "Casanova" song, then "Needles & Pins," ID, greetings. SINPO 54444.
6287 1709 Radio Zeewolf. "Don't You Want Me," SINPO 43433.
6376 0928 Radio Sovereign. "On Broadway," Radio Sovereign jingles (see comments). SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Sept 15

1620 1933 Radio Omega. Harry Chapin "Cat in the Cradle," Men Without Hats "Safety Dance." SINPO 43433.
3905 1943 Radio Technical Man. "Face in the Crowd," "Red Red Wine." SINPO 54444.
3940 1725 Misti Radio. Rock n roll, ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
5140 1632 Charleston Radio Int. Back after a summer break. Non-stop IDs. SINPO 34333.
5780 1620 Zenith Classic Rock. David Bowie "Queen Bitch," Manfred Mann's Earth Band "Blinded by the Light." SINPO 55544.
5800 1900 Bogusman. Robert Cray Band "Acting This Way," Shining Pyramid "Far in the Spiritual City." Signal suddenly woke up. SINPO 55544. (nothing on the other frequency 6317)
5836 1720 Pirate Radio Europe. Oldies. SINPO 23332.
6205 0827 Laser Hot Hits. Midnight Star "Midas Touch." SINPO 33433.
6210 0817 Radio King Shortwave. ID jingle, "Angel in My Heart," good peaks. SINPO 33433.
6265 1920 Radio Zwarte Panter. Dutch music. SINPO 55444.
*6270 1637 Radio Focus Int. Janis Joplin "The Landslide," Lynryd Skynrd "Needle & Spoon," and Uriah Heap "The Wizard." SINPO 45444. *Heard via the Emerald SDR in Ireland
6290 1710 Panda Radio. "What Are You Making Those Eyes at Me For," SINPO 34333.
6300 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Pan pipes version of "House of the Rising Sun", Eagles "Lying Eyes." SINPO 54444.
6322 1828 Radio Joey. Trance music. SINPO 44433.
6375 1705 Radio Zeewolf. Dutch songs, utility splash. SINPO 53443.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 14

6205 1909 Laser Hot Hits. Chic "Dancing," Drake "In My Feelings." SINPO 34333.
6230 1915 Coast FM via relay. Wah "Story of the Blues." SINPO 34333.
6264 1905 Radio Cuckoo. Oldies, off 1909. SINPO 24332.
6290 1900 Panda Radio. Rock, SINPO 24332.
6316 1615 Radio OZNRH (pres). Mellow jazz, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Sept 12

5030 1937 Radio 319. Paul McCartney & Wings "Mull of Kintyre," then Lene Lovich "Lucky Number." SINPO 44333.
5780 1931 Zenith Classic Rock. Graham Parker "Girl in Need." SINPO 54444.
6230 1919 Coast FM via relay. Tenerife adverts, Whitney Houston "I Get So Emotional Baby," utility splash. SINPO 53433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Sept 11

5780 1735 Zenith Classic Rock. Leonard Cohen song. SINPO 24332.
6205 1721 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Sophie George "Girly Girl," then Ariane Grande. SINPO 44433.
6230 1730 Coast FM via relay. Elton John & Loivia Newtown John "Don't Go Breaking My Heart." SINPO 33433.

(via Twente SDR)

Sun Sept 9

5780 0857 Zenith Classic Rock. Curved Air "Young Mother." SINPO 55444.
6205 0850 Laser Hot Hits. Fleetwood Mac "Don't Stop," George Harrison "Ding Dong." SINPO 55444.
6230 1043 Coast FM via relay. Kygo & Oliver Nelson "I'll Be Riding Shotgun," Roxette "It Must've Been Love." SINPO 55444.
6240 1142 Panda Radio. Tears for Fears "Shout," SINPO 33333.
6270 1050 Radio Focus Int. Rolling Stones "Paint It Black" just breaking through. Skip still long. SINPO 24332.
6290 1103 Radio Ronalisa. "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel," SINPO 24332.
6290 1509 Tower Radio (tent). "Bette Davis Eyes," some splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. SINPO 54444.
6322 1747 Radio Joey (pres). Trance music, off or faded out before heard ID. SINPO 44433.
6325 1503 Radio 102. Instrumental music, ID jingle. SINPO 34333.
6375 0843 Shortwave Combination Holland. "Could It Be That I'm Falling In Love," ID, greetings, "Solid As A Rock." SINPO 44444.
6376 1133 Radio 319 (pres). Pink Floyd "Shine on You Crazy Diamond." SINPO 34433.
7700 1526 Charity Radio. Oldies. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Sept 8

3905 1803 Continental Radio. ID in English, Dutch music. SINPO 34333.
5030 1757 Radio 319. French rock n roll, ID. SINPO 43333.
5780 0903 Zenith Classic Rock. Alice Cooper. SINPO 44433.
6205 0853 Laser Hot Hits. The Beatles "Get Back" and "Magical Mystery Tour." SINPO 43433.
6210 0848 Radio King Shortwave. Pet Shop Boys "Always on My Mind," "Love Comes Quickly." SINPO 43433.
6230 1539 Coast FM via relay. Bucks Fizz "Camera Never Lies." SINPO 44444.
6264 1528 Radio Cuckoo. REM "Man on the Moon." SINPO 34333.
6270 1549 Radio Focus Int. Ike & Tina Turner "Gimme Some Loving." SINPO 34333 (no reception in SW England, heard via Emerald SDR, Ireland
6280 1544 Radio Fox 48. Brian Hyland "Sealed With A Kiss," off. SINPO 24332.
6316 1255 Radio OZNRH. Mellow jazz, ID at 1300 by OM & YL, fair peaks. SINPO 23432.
6376 1248 Radio 319. "I Fought the Law," ID jingles. SINPO 44444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Sept 7

4015 1741 Dance Wave Shortwave. Dance music. SINPO 34333.
6375 1711 Radio Lowland. Abba "Gimme Gimme Gimme", ID. SINPO 54444.
6747 1639 Radio Pioneer. "Looking Out for Love," utility QRM. SINPO 23432.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

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Finnish DXer Beta JPK has logged 268 pirate stations on medium wave and shortwave during the past six months. See who he has heard on his excellent website  https://betajbk.com/pirates-3-8-2018/
Also check out his loggings page, updated daily. Good to see plenty of pirate activity on the bands!

Wed Sept 5

5030 1938 Radio 319. Indeep "Last Night A DJ Saved My Life." SINPO 34333.
6205 1824 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Kendrick Lamar "All the Stars." SINPO 54444.
6235 1829 Coast FM via relay. Stephen 'Tin Tin' Duffy "Kiss Me," Wah "Story of the Blues," co-channel utility. SINPO 53443.
6280 1819 Radio Road Pirate. "Bette Davis Eyes," ID, then Nena. SINPO 34333.
6280 1933 Radio Republica da Banana. Latin American music, IDs. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Disco Hell Radio eQSL

Disco Hell Radio sent me this eQSL for reception reported on 6814 kHz on August 2. Many thanks

Tues Sept 4

5030 1922 Radio 319. "Waiting for You," SINPO 44333.
5780 1927 Zenith Classic Rock. Cher "Turn Back Time." SINPO 55444.
6205 1905 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Simpson show. Tom Petty "When Money Becomes King," Gordon Lightfoot "Ode to the Big Blue World." SINPO 44444.
6235 1913 Coast FM via relay. Roxette "Listen to Your Heart," Oakley & Moroder "Electric Dreams." SINPO 54444.
6285 1947 Little Feat Radio. "Axel F", "Dr Beat," co-channel QRM from carrier. SINPO 33333.
6285 2031 Radio Batavia. French pop, ID jingle. SINPO 44333.
6290 2000 Little Feat Radio. Move to avoid carrier. SINPO 44433.
6323 2004 Radio Zodiac. Short test. ID, rock tune. SINPO 34333.
7726 2019 Zeppelin Radio. "Mama, He's Making Eyes at Me,"  ID at 2028, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)