Tues May 14

1620 2045 Radio Tijdbreker. Dutch songs. SINPO 33433.
1637 2035 Radio Alabama. Travelling Wilburys "You're Not Alone," ID, QSO with Kristal & Edelkampioen. SINPO 44433.
4700 1839 Misti Radio. Joe Cocker "With A Little Help From My Friends," then off. SINPO 24332.
5140 1833 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon May 13

4830 1727 Radio Dolfijn. The Police "Message in a Bottle," Chubby Checker "The Twist," het from carrier on 4832. SINPO 33433.
5140 1847 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5825 1720 Misti Radio. Greetings, The Cats "Times Were When." SINPO 34333.
6240 1856 Radio Kolibrie. Dutch music. SINPO 23332.
7725 1835 Zeppelin Radio (pres). "Falling in Love With You," then Lighthouse Family "Lifted." SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio 60 eQSL

Radio 60 eQSL received for reception on 6423 kHz, via Studio 52. Radio 60 is part of the Studio 52 radio group along with Hitmix Radio. Thanks for the QSL.

Sun May 12

3905 1745 Radio Kachelboer. "Man of Action," strong SSB QRM. SINPO 32432.
3920 1753 Radio Kachelboer. Move from 3905. Exile "Kiss You All Over." SINPO 34433.
5140 1812 Charleston Radio Int.  "Run Rabbit Run." SINPO 34333.
5810 1758 Radio 319. French pop song then schlager. SINPO 34433.
6205 1103 Laser Hot Hits. Shola Ama "You Might Need Somebody," Stacey Q "I Need You." SINPO 34333.
6240 1806 Radio Las Vegas (tent). Dutch music, ID (via Kolibrie?). SINPO 23332.
6275 1740 Radio BZN. BZN music. SINPO 34333.
6285 1057 Radio Focus Int. Briefly faded up. Neil Diamond song. SINPO 24332.
6305 1831 Radio Mustang. Snap "Rhythm is a Dancer," SINPO 55444.
6335 1816 Radio Johnny Tobacco (pres). Abba "The Winner Takes It All," Blondie "Heart of Glass." SINPO 44433.
7725 2155 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Jazz music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat May 11

5140 1655 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on a loop. SINPO 34333.
5810 1235 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 33333.
5810 2120 Continental Radio. Elvis Presley "Jailhouse Rock," ID and giving out email address. SINPO 54444.
6205 1240 Laser Hot Hits. Nigel James show. Terence Trent D'Arby then Robbie Robertson "Somewhere Down the Crazy River." SINPO 44433.
6220 2202 Unid. "Popcorn," some Dutch talk and off at 2207. SINPO 23332.
6240 2138 Radio Kolibrie. Dutch music, ID, slight het. SINPO 33333.
6270 2159 Panda Radio. Rock n roll. SINPO 34333.
6285 1600 Radio Focus Int. The Buzzcocks "Have You Ever Fallen in Love," Bob Marley "I Don't Want to Wait in Vain." SINPO 34333.
6295 1645 Radio Joey. Dance music. SINPO 34333. Still going at 2128,  signal much stronger now. SINPO 54444.
6305 1728 Sluwe Vos Radio. Iggy Pop "Wild One," Stranglers "Skin Deep," ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 54444.
6423 1635 Radio 60. Rolling Stones "Start Me Up," IDs. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mix Radio International eQSL

American pirate Mix Radio Int sent me this great eQSL after I picked up his signal in SW England. I heard him on 6868 USB until the signal was blocked at 2218 UTC by a strong Chinese station on 6870 kHz. Many thanks!

Fri May 10

5140 1850 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1655 Laser Hot Hits. Dance music. SINPO 43433.
6210 1650 Radio King Shortwave. Nils Lofgren "Blue With Lou," splash from 6205. SINPO 33333.
6255 1836 Radio Dr Tim. African music. SINPO 24332.
6260 1829 Radio Bordershop (Grenswinkel). Talk, polka, off 1833. Low mod. SINPO 23332.
6270 1933 Radio Sovereign (tent). Hazel O'Connor "Eighth Day," Chris Rea "On the Beach," signal briefly faded up then disappeared again. SINPO 34333.
6290 1907 Mustang Radio. Guns N Roses "Yesterday," Iron Maiden "The Trooper." SINPO 55444.
6295 1824 Radio Johnny Tobacco. ID, schlager. SINPO 55444.
6305 2206 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Now on this frequency. The Stranglers "Always the Sun," Status Quo "My Sweet Caroline," ID 2215 and greetings to Alexandr in Kyiv. SINPO 55444.
6850 1702 Radio Freedom (Italy). Smooth jazz. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed May 8

5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 1940s. SINPO 34333.
5810 1647 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 34333.
6270 1637 Radio Sovereign. Abba "The Winner Takes It All," Queen "Somebody to Love." SINPO 24332.
7725 2019 Zeppelin Radio (pres). The Eagles "Hotel California," Smokey Robinson "Tracks of my Tears." SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues May 7

5140 1828 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 2023 Laser Hot Hits. Electric Peanut Butter Company's version of "Dreams," Young Disciples "Apparently Nothing." SINPO 54444.
6270 2005 Radio Sovereign. Change of frequency. PIL "This Is Not A Love Song," Wham "Bad Boys," ID. SINPO 34333.
6300 2001 Ramadan Radio. Middle Eastern music, computer-generated IDs, off 2004. SINPO 55444.
6324 1620 Radio Sovereign. "Blanket on the Ground," "Bonnie & Clyde," utility splash. SINPO 33333.
6420 2014 Shortwave Pirate. Rock n roll, utility splash. SINPO 23332. Moved to 6425 at 2017. SINPO 24332.
6868U 2200 Mix Radio Int (USA). Smooth jazz. SINPO 34433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon May 6

3935 2010 Radio Rainbow. Oldies. Weak signal. SINPO 23332.
5140 2018 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5815 1645 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 34333.
6115 1658 Radio Dolfijn. Abba "Ring Ring" & "Waterloo." SINPO 33433.
6205 0945 Laser Hot Hits. Prince "Purple Rain," Shola Ama "You Might Need Somebody." SINPO 45444.
6240 1631 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Schlager & polka. SINPO 23332.
6270 1007 Radio Focus Int. Rose Tattoo "Rock n Roll Outlaws," Bruce Springsteen "Born to Run." SINPO 34333 (via Kiwi SDR, Ireland)
6270 1915 Radio Focus Int. Now audible here. Radio London documentary, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
6275 1153 Radio Monique. Move from 6300. Daft Punk "Around the World." SINPO 44433.
6275 1727 Radio Altrex. "Working in A Coalmine." SINPO 34333.
6285 1102 Radio Batavia. Honeybus "She Flies Like A Bird," The Byrds "Turn Turn Turn." SINPO 44433.
6285 2022 Radio Rainbow. Talking about the royal baby, ZZ Top "Legs," Culture Club "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me." SINPO 33333.
6290 1707 Radio Zeewolf. Creedence Clearwater Revival "Bad Moon Rising," Feargal Sharkey "A Good Heart," SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
6295 2044 Radio Parade. Joe Dolce "Shaddup Your Face," ID/email announcement, John Lennon "Woman." SINPO 34333.
6300 1113 Radio Monique. Monique jingles, Connie Francis "Among My Souvenirs," ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6305 1055 Radio Merlin Int. Mud "Tiger Feet," Hot Chocolate "You Win Again." SINPO 34333. (via Kiwi SDR, Ireland)
6305 1910 Radio Merlin Int. Missy Elliott "Lose Control," New Order "Blue Monday," ID and giving out text number. SINPO 34333.
6318 0955 Radio Sovereign. Alan Price Set "The House That Jack Built," Kim Carnes "Draw of the Cards."
6325 1717 Radio Sovereign. Move from 6318. Leo Sayer "The Show Must Go On," Elkie Brooks "Sunshine After The Rain." SINPO 33433.
7725 1922 Radio Zeppelin. Ted Nilsson & Mikey Dalton "Face the Fact." SINPO 35333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Cochiguaz eQSL

The South American station Radio Cochiguaz was heard last month via a European relay. A reception report was sent c/o Dr Tim (doctortim@t-online.de) and a email reply was received with one of the original Cochiguaz QSLs. Many thanks!

Sun May 5

3905 2108 Radio Elvis. Tom Petty "Mary Jane's Last Dance," Them "Gloria." SINPO 54444. ID confirmed by operator in the pirate chat. He said was one half of Tip & Elvis Show, which was on shortwave a few years ago.
5815 2053 Radio Continental. Eurythmics "Sweet Dreams." SINPO 44433.
6115 1020 Dance Wave Shortwave. Van Halen "Running With the Devil." SINPO 25332.
6205 1354 Laser Hot Hits. Zara Larsson "Wow." SINPO 44433.
6240 0943 Radio Kolibrie (pres). "Summertime Blues," then Dutch songs. SINPO 23432.
6260 1713 Radio Polkawelle (tent). Polka, quick ID heard so not 100% sure. SINPO 34333.
6260 2043 Wild West FM. "Help Me Make It Through the Night," SINPO 34333.
6270 1009 Radio Focus Int. Alice Cooper "School's Out," Bachman Turner Overdrive "Hold Back the Water." SINPO 35333 (via Kiwi SDR, Ireland)
6275 0919 Radio Quadzilla. Bread "Guitar Man," Trini Lopez "Guantanamera." SINPO 44433.
6277 1636 Radio Fox 48. The Guess Who "American Woman," Sash "Stay." SINPO 24332.
6280 2057 Radio Batavia. Elvis Presley "Always on my Mind." SINPO 54444.
6285 1704 Radio Zwarte Non. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones "Living Doll," splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. SINPO 33433.
6285 1729 Radio Technical Man. Electro music, IDs at 1736. SINPO 44444.
6305 1003 Radio Merlin Int. "Do The Locomotion," IDs. SINPO 24332 (via Kiwi SDR in Ireland)
6318 0933 Radio Sovereign. Nik Kershaw "The Riddle," Phil Fearon & Galaxy "Dancing Tight." SINPO 34333.
6324 2038 Triple L Radio (Johnny Tobacco). Tina Turner "Steamy Windows," then "Do The Locomotion." SINPO 54444.
6325 1401 Radio Joey. Trance music. SINPO 44433.
6449.5 0926 Radio Readymix. Judas Priest. SINPO 34333.
6875 0955 Radio Europe. Disco. SINPO 34333.
7725 2047 Radio Zeppelin. Big band music. SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat May 4

5140 1844 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5815 1837 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 44433.
5815 2146 Radio Parade. Altered Images "Don't Talk To Me About Love" and "I Could Be Happy," many IDs, signal fading out. SINPO 34333.
6205 0840 Laser Hot Hits. Aerosmith "Love in an Elevator," Billy Idol "Don't Need A Gun." SINPO 44433.
6240 0900 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch songs. SINPO 24332.
6270 1935 Radio Focus Int. Finally faded in. Rock music but utility just below 6270. SINPO 33333.
6275 1556 Radio De Kat. Electro music, ID, greetings. SINPO 44433.
6277 1923 Radio Klabautermann. Albert Hammond "Free Electric Band," Bruce Springsteen "Glory Days," ID, greetings, splash from Chinese station on 6280. SINPO 43433.
6285 1413 Radio Fox 48. Rock n roll medley. SINPO 24332. Heard again on 6285 at 1830 with SINPO 33333.
6288 2133 Your Radio of the Sea. Rock music. SINPO 33333.
6290 1623 Radio Sloper. Koto "Dragon's Lair," John Fogerty "Big Train from Memphis." SINPO 34333.
6295 1858 Radio Joey. Electro & dance music. SINPO 54444.
6298 1615 Radio Fox 48. E Type "This is the Way." SINPO 34333.
6305 1913 Radio Merlin Int. Chic "Dance Dance Dance," Boney M "Brown Girl in the Ring." SINPO 34333.
6318 0849 Radio Sovereign. Floaters "Float On," Starland Vocal Band "Afternoon Delight," ID jingle, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.
6376 1405 Radio 319. Van Halen "Running With the Devil," 3-1-9 jingle. SINPO 34333.
6423 2141 Studio 52. Sixties & marching band music, utility splash. SINPO 42332.
6449.5 2138 Radio Readymix. Rock, off 2139. SINPO 34333.
6875 0834 Radio Europe. ID, soul funk, utility splash. SINPO 33433.
7725 1645 Radio Zeppelin. Instrumental music. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri May 3

5140 1725 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music & vintage radio clips. SINPO 34333.
5815 1615 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6059 1635 Radio Fox 48. Snap "The Power," het from station on 6060. SINPO 23332. Moved to 6070 at 1642 - SINPO 24332.
6205 1648 Laser Hot Hits. The Police "Message in A Bottle." SINPO 54444.
6270 1624 Radio Focus Int. Led Zeppelin "That's The Way," mod on low side. SINPO 35333 (via SDR in Ireland)
6280 1713 Radio Mustang. Schlager, polka, ID at 1722. SINPO 55444.
6295 1700 Radio Tesla. Polka, ID. SINPO 23332.
6305 1631 Radio Merlin Int. SSTV then Billy Idol "White Wedding." SINPO 24332 (via SDR in Ireland)
6318 1606 Radio Sovereign. Chicago "Look Away," Luther Vandross "Never Too Much." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs May 2

5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Continuous IDs. SINPO 34333.
5825 1644 Misti Radio. Two Unlimited "Tribal Dance." SINPO 34333.
6205 1650 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. A version of "Like A Virgin" (not Madonna), utility interference. SINPO 33433.
6290 1638 Radio Fox 48. Led Zeppelin "Achilles Last Stand." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed May 1

3935 2040 Radio Batavia. Greetings, Nik Kershaw "The Riddle." SINPO 54444.
5140 2052 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 44333.
5770 1708 Radio Pamela. Van Morrison "Madam George." SINPO 24332.
5825 1701 Misti Radio. The Kinks "Waterloo Sunset." SINPO 34333.
6205 1646 Laser Hot Hits. Kim Carnes "Bette Davis Eyes." SINPO 54444.
6240 1718 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Schlager. SINPO 23432.
6240 1955 Radio Cuckoo. Heaven 17 "Temptation,"  Blancmange "Living on the Ceiling." SINPO 33433.
6260 1945 Radio Anonymous (tent). Scorpions "Winds of Change," then off. SINPO 34333.
6282 1656 Radio AC DC. Bruce Springsteen "Cadillac Ranch," Tom Petty "Refugee," splash from 6290. SINPO 43433.
6290 1619 Ahmed Radio (Radio B4?). German music, close down at 1712. SINPO 54444.
6318 1632 Radio Sovereign. The Rah Band "Stars Across the Moon," Julian Lennon "Too Late for Goodbyes." SINPO 34333.
6374 1940 Radio Discovery. Madonna "Ray of Light," ID jingle. SINPO 33333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Humperdoo & Free Radio Victoria eQSLs

Two great eQSLs received. The first from American pirate Radio Humperdoo, who I picked up on an SDR in SW England. Then second was from Dutch pirate Free Radio Victoria making a broadcast on 75m last month. Many thanks.

Tues Apr 30

3900 1742 Dance Wave Shortwave. Pop music, weak signal. SINPO 24332.
4830 1724 Radio Dolfijn. Dire Straits "Walk of Life," ZZ Top "Gimme All Your Loving," whistle from carrier on 4832. SINPO 43433.
5140 1940 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, good signal tonight. SINPO 44433.
5810 1650 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1701 Laser Hot Hits. Def Leppard "Hysteria." SINPO 55444.
6240 1709 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch music. SINPO 23332.
6290 1733 Radio Ronalisa. IDs, Nazareth "Love Hurts." SINPO 23332.
6318 1747 Radio Sovereign. Smokie "Few Dollars More." SINPO 33333.
7725 1950 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Thunderclap Newman "Something in the Air." SINPO 35333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Apr 29

5140 1715 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5815 1750 Radio 319 (pres). Offshore radio recordings. SINPO 343333.
6205 1706 Laser Hot Hits. Abba "The Day Before You Came," Philip Goodhand Tate "You are." SINPO 44433.
6305 1738 Radio Merlin Int. Recording of the final Radio Galaxy show. SINPO 34333.
6318 1656 Radio Sovereign. "That's All Right," ID jingle, a version of "Light My Fire." SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Skyline Radio Germany & Love Parade Radio eQSLs

Couple of eQSLs arrived over the weekend - one from Skyline Radio Germany for their recent Easter Saturday broadcast via Shortwave Radio on 3975 and the other from Love Parade Radio heard last month. Thanks!

Sun Apr 28

5140 1727 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music, SSB QRM. SINPO 33333.
5815 0911 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Veronica recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1708 Laser Hot Hits. Bon Jovi "Living on a Prayer," Deep Purple "Woman From Tokyo." SINPO 43433.
6210 0844 Radio King Shortwave. Razorlight "Wire to Wire." SINPO 34333.
6220 1703 Radio Dr Tim. IDs, German music. SINPO 33333.
6255 0920 Misti Radio. Irene Cara "Fame," Bee Gees "Massachusetts." SINPO 34333.
6275 0849 Quadzilla Radio. Abba "Chiquitita." SINPO 34333.
6305 0900 Radio 102. Instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
6318 0937 Radio Sovereign. Glass Tiger "Someday," Squeeze "Labelled With Love." SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 24

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Voyager eQSL

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

Tues Apr 23

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

(Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Premier Radio Int eQSL

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

Mon Apr 22

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Apr 21

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 20

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Fri Apr 19

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 17

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

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

Dear Listener/DXer

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

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

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

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

Good luck, good DX and 73s,

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

(Station direct)

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

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

Tues Apr 16

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

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Mon Apr 15

5140 1702 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5780 1628 Radio Harmony. Petula Clark "With All My Heart." SINPO 54444.
5815 1646 Radio 319 (pres). Radio Mi Amigo recordings. SINPO 34333.
6205 1636 Laser Hot Hits. Mud "The Cat Crept In," Kid Creole & The Coconuts "I'm A Wonderful Thing." SINPO 55444.
6230 1618 Coast FM. Keith Urban "Never Coming Down," En Vogue "My Lovin." SINPO 54444.
6285 1731 Radio KR1. Scott Mckenzie "Are You Going to San Francisco." SINPO 33333.
6740 1717 Unid. Relay of Dutch MW station United AM. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Radio Parade Int to increase power

Dear listeners,

After sucessfully completed enginering tests, from today, all future broadcasts of Radio Parade International will be at double previous power from 50 watt (200 w PEP) increased to 100 watt (400 w PEP).

This should give a theoretical signal incease of 3 db in all directions or approx half an S point increase on your receiver. Hopefully this makes the AM signal a little clearer to copy especially at long distances outside of Europe.

Kind regards and 73s

Radio Parade International 

Blue Dragon AM eQSL

Blue Dragon AM returned to the airwaves on Saturday night. I received an eQSL after sending a report to bluedragonam@hotmail.com

Many thanks Blue!

Sun Apr 14

5140 1600 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 24332.
5770 1122 Radio Pamela. Meat Loaf "Bat Out of Hell," jingle ID, fair peaks. SINPO 23332.
5780 1142 Radio Harmony. Victor Borge "A Mozart Opera By Borge." SINPO 55444.
5800 1500 FRS Holland. Franz Ferdinand "Start Me Up," also on 7700. SINPO 55444.
5810 1110 Radio 319 (pres). Mi Amigo Radio recordings. SINPO 44433.
6205 1513 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Phil Fuldner "Take Me." SINPO 54444.
6210 0833 Radio King Shortwave. Alphaville "Forever Young," ID jingle, some SSB QRM. SINPO 43433.
6230 0849 Coast FM. Eurythmics "Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel." SINPO 55444.
6240 0843 Radio Kolibrie (pres). Dutch songs. SINPO 23432.
6255 1547 Radio Cochiguaz. Pan pipe music, IDs, address. SINPO 24332.
6267 1520 Mustang Radio. The Beatles "Let It Be," The Cranberries, switched to 6265 a few minutes later. SINPO 55444.
6285 1428 Radio Zeewolf. Bolero "Fancy," "I Can't Stand the Rain," QSO. SINPO 23432.
6285 1440 Radio Lowland. "Dancing the Street," QSO. SINPO 24332.
6300 1128 NMD Radio. Polka, ID, greeting listeners. SINPO 44433.
6325 1445 Radio Joey. Kim Wilde "Never Trust a Stranger," SINPO 54444.
6850 1135 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Traditional Irish music. SINPO 34333.
7700 1455 FRS Holland. Natural Life "It's A Strange World," clip from FRSH in 1991. SINPO 55444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sat Apr 13

*1635 2038 Bluebird Radio. "I Don't Want to Lose Your Love Tonight," polka. SINPO 43433.
*1665 2054 Radio B4. Mud "Dynamite," The Sweet "Blockbuster." SINPO 34333.
3933 2142. Unid. Programme of Radio Caroline Pop Party in GM. SINPO 34333.
5140 1657 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
5770 1419 Radio Pamela. Rock. SINPO 24332.
5780 1131 Radio Harmony. Ink Spots "To Each His Own." SINPO 44433.
5805 1628 Radio 102. Change of frequency. Polka, signing off. SINPO 34333.
5810 1450 Radio 102. Dutch music, Whistling Jack Smith, splash from 5820. SINPO 23432.
5820 1402 Continental Radio. "Needles & Pins," "Summer in the City," ID at 1410. SINPO 34333.
6205 1117 Laser Hot Hits. Leif Garrett "I Was Made for Dancing," Anne Murray "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do." SINPO 55444.
6230 1124 Coast FM. Jess Glynne "Take Me Home," SSB QRM from Scottish fisherman chatting. SINPO 53443.
6240 1343 Radio Kolibrie (tent). Dutch music. SINPO 23432.
6285 1621 Radio Monique. Michael Jackson "Heal the World," greeting Dokkum DX and Gino, Kiss "I Was Made for Loving You." SINPO 44433.
6296 1442 Radio Fox 48. Instrumental music. SINPO 24332.
6305 2100 Blue Dragon AM. Billy Idol "Rebel Yell," Ramones "Blitzkrieg Bop." SINPO 33333.
6320 1435 Radio Joey. Dance music, some SSB QRM. SINPO 43443.
6321 1140 Radio Cochiguaz. Pan pipe music, IDs. SINPO 24332.
6380 1108 Radio 319. Radio Mi Amigo in Dutch recordings. SINPO 44433.
6450 1348 Radio Readymix. Rock music. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Northampton)

Fri Apr 12

*1673 2140 Radio Concorde. "Owner of A Lonely Heart," "Little Red Rooster," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
*3935 2145 Radio Monique. Human League "Human," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
5780 1558 Radio Harmony. Keith West "Excerpt from a Teenage Opera," Helen Forrest "Deep Purple." SINPO 55444.
6230 1608 Coast FM. Kings of Leon "Sex is on Fire," Paul Young "Love of the Common People." SINPO 54444.
6275 1910 Quadzilla Radio. Feargal Sharkey "A Good Heart," then "A Pub With No Beer," ID, greetings. SINPO 34333.
6278 1659 Radio Fox 48. Polka. Move from 6295. SINPO 34333.
6295 1624 Radio Johnny Tobacco. Instrumental music, on & off a few times before ID at 1707. SINPO 55544.
6295 1646 Radio Fox 48. Schlager, blocked by strong station at 1652. SINPO 24332.
6747 1705 Radio Pioneer. Dutch music, strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Radio Kolibrie photos

I've had a reply from low power Dutch station Radio Kolibrie who can sometimes be heard on 6240 kHz. He said first started on the FM band when he was 15 years old and has been active on shortwave, and sometimes medium wave, for the past nine years.

He runs just five watts into a six metre longwire. He also sent a selection of photos of his studio and antenna. Thanks Kolibrie.

FRS Holland to repeat broadcast this Sunday

Dear FRS Friend,

On Sunday (April 14) FRS-Holland will be repeating the 4 hour broadcast from Sunday March 31st.
On this occasion, programmes will commence at 13:52 UTC/ 15:52 CEST and will last four hours. Close down will be at 18:04 UTC/ 20:04 CEST .

Attention: programmes will be aired on 7700 kHz only (spare frequency is 7685 or 7715 kHz). In case you missed the March 31st broadcast, this is your chance to give it another try! 

Tune in next Sunday...the best in music, many interesting (radio) related items and DX news. It will be worth while to tune in!

Reports but moreover: personal comments and criticism are more than welcome. P.O.Box 2702 in 6049 ZG Herten, the Netherlands  (excellent hard copy QSL) or by e-mail: frs@frsholland.nl .

For full info (including schedule web streams) surf to:
http://www.frsholland.nl/20-latest-news/131-frs-march-31st-2019-repeat.html 

New and added on our website: an article about former Radio Delmare short wave front man Johan Rood,
who passed away some weeks ago.

Hope to have your company next Sunday!! Reports & personal comments are appreciated.

73s, Peter V. (on behalf of FRS Crew)

Thurs Apr 11

5140 1655 Charleston Radio Int. IDs on a loop before programmes start. SINPO 34333.
6205 1644 Laser Hot Hits. Climie Fisher "This Is Me." SINPO 54444.
6230 1637 Coast FM. The Script "For the First Time." SINPO 54444.
6261 1628 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Blondie "Heart of Glass," The Police "Message in a Bottle," audio distorted. SINPO 23432.
6290 1620 Radio Parade. Instrumental music,  SSB QRM, off 1627. SINPO 33433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Wed Apr 10

4890 1700 Radio Dolfijn. Dutch song, then dance version of "Country Roads." SINPO 54444.
5810 2048 Radio 102. Elton John "Nikita," ID, greetings. SINPO 24332.
6205 1650 Laser Hot Hits. Mike Andrews show. Pet Shop Boys "West End Girls." SINPO 55444.
6230 1615 Coast FM. George Ezra "Pretty Shining People," Coolio "Gangsters Paradise." SINPO 54444.
6240 1715 Radio Casanova. Johnny Cash "A Thing Called Love." SINPO 54444.
6275 1655 Radio Altrex. Donovan "Sunshine Superman," Gerry & The Pacemakers "Ferry Across the Mersey." Heard on 6270 at 1710. Both SINPO 24332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Tues Apr 9

*1617 2050 Radio Marianne. Dutch music, ID, greeting Witte Tornado en Lady. SINPO 44433.
*1665 2033 Radio B4. Mister Mister "Broken Wings," Tina Turner "We Don't Need Another Hero." SINPO 34333.
*1673 2042 Radio Armada. "Mouldy Old Dough," ID. SINPO 44433.
6205 1639 Laser Hot Hits. Martin Scott show. Boomtown Rats "I Don't Like Mondays," then Pretenders song. SINPO 54444.
6230 1611 Coast FM. Marillion "Lavender Blue." SINPO 44433.
6240 1618 Radio Kolibrie. Dutch song, polka, heard with ID and greetings at 1652, fair peaks. SINPO 23332.
6261 1630 Blue Moon Radio (pres). Jet "Are You Gonna Be My Girl," Free "Wishing Well." SINPO 44444.
6305 1603 Radio Merlin Int. Tears for Fears "Everybody Wants to Rule the World," Blondie "The Tide is High." SINPO 24332 (via Emerald SDR)

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Easter broadcast from Skyline Radio Germany

SKYLINE RADIO GERMANY ALERT, EASTER SATURDAY 2019 - 3975 kHz SHORTWAVE

After a long time of absence - WE ARE BACK ON THE AIR!

Shortwaveradio.de kindly gave us the possibility to be on air with our shows via their transmitter located somewhere in Northern Germany.

If you would like to try to catch our programmes, six hours, on April 20, Easter Saturday afternoon local (15.00 - 21.00 UTC) would be a good time to give us a listen. Try the 75 metre band shortwave on 3975 kHz!

Let's keep fingers crossed for no geomagnetic storms! If propagation conditions should be bad the transmission will be postponed until further notice.

It might be a good chance for you to catch our special eQSL-card. We look forward to your reception reports and comments to:

SKYLINE RADIO GERMANY, P.O.Box 2702, 6049 ZG Herten, The Netherlands
or via e-mail to: skylineradiogermany@web.de

Have a great time with us and Good DX,
DJ Jan-Hendrik

SRG - ALTERNATIVE MUSIC SHORTWAVE RADIO

Mon Apr 8

4890 1720 Dance Wave Shortwave. Relay of internet station Flashback Alternatives. SINPO 24332.
4943 1730 Radio Dolfijn. Queen "I Want to Break Free," Status Quo "What You're Proposing." SINPO 44433.
5140 1705 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1657 Laser Hot Hits. Mandy's show. Madonna's version of "American Pie," Ultravox "Love's Great Adventure." SINPO 55544.
6230 1544 Coast FM. Erasure "Blue Savannah," Christine & The Queens "Comme Si." SINPO 54444.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Sun Apr 7

*1629 2050 Radio Blauwe Koe. Dutch music. SINPO 43433.
*1648 2043 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker. Report to Rockefeller. SINPO 54444.
*1649 2032 Radio Rockefeller. Dutch music, greetings. SINPO 54444.
*1660 2020 Radio Barones. Del Amitri "Nothing Really Matters," Joan Baez "The Night the Drove Old Dixie Down." SINPO 43433.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. Music from 1920s to 40s. SINPO 44433.
6205 1726 Laser Hot Hits. Kid Creole & The Coconuts "My Male Curiosity." SINPO 55444.
6230 0930 Coast FM. Keith Urban "Never Coming Down." SINPO 54444.
6261 1107 Blue Moon Radio (tent). Hall & Oates "Maneater," then "Theme from MASH," SINPO 34333.
6270 0941 Radio Focus Int. Offshore radio tunes. SINPO 34333 (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
6285 1428 Radio KR1. Move from 6300 to avoid splash from Reflections Europe (6295). Cock Robin "The Promise You Made." SINPO 54444.
6295 0954 Rammstein Radio. Rammstein music, IDs. SINPO 34333.
6300 1403 Radio KR1. Mica Paris "You're My One Temptation," Herbie Hancock "Tell Everybody." SINPO 54444.
6305 1436 Radio Fox 48. Tweets "The Birdie Song." SINPO 23432.
6320 1058 Radio Sovereign. Nancy Sinatra "Bang Bang," ID jingle, Mike & The Mechanics "Nobody's Perfect." SINPO 34333.
6325 1655 Radio Joey. Dance music, ID jingles. SINPO 54444.
6875 0922 Radio Europe. "Ain't No Doubt About It," disco song. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Sat Apr 6

*1642 2110 Radio Moby Dick. Dutch songs, greeting other stations. ID with help from Zeewolf. SINPO 43433.
*1647 2038 Radio Keizer & Keizerin. German pop song. SINPO 33433.
*1655 2043 Radio Uniek. Abba "Waterloo," IDs, Chris Andrews "To Whom It Concerns." SINPO 44433.
3903 1640 Misti Radio. "Save the Last Dance for Me," then "Knock on Wood," greetings to listeners. SINPO 34333.
3945 2025 Free Radio Victoria. Harpo "Movie Star," ID/email address, "The Night Chicago Died." SINPO 34333.
4990 1712 Radio Dolfijn. Dance version of "Country Roads," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.
5140 1646 Charleston Radio Int. Old-time music. SINPO 34333.
6205 1304 Laser Hot Hits. Major Lazer "Light It Up." SINPO 55444.
6230 1257 Coast FM. Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up," adverts, news on the hour. SINPO 34333.
6240 1330 Radio Casanova. ID, greetings, song "On The road Again." SINPO 44433.
6240 1616 Radio Kolibrie (v tent). "Rhinestone Cowboy," then Dutch song. This might be the same station IDed for me on Mar 30 by Radio Zeewolf. Weak signal, no ID heard during monitoring. SINPO 23332.
6270 1340 Radio Focus Int. Terry Phillips with the Free Radio Archive playing offshore radio instrumentals. SINPO 34333. (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
6280 1313 Radio Ronalisa. Dr Hook "Baby Makes Her Blue Jeans Talk," greetings, Yolanda Be Cool "We Speak No Americano." SINPO 34333.
6305 1345 Radio Merlin Int. Blondie "One Way or Another," Cutting Crew "I Just Died in Your Arms Tonight." SINPO 24332. (via Emerald SDR, Ireland)
7726 1636 Radio Zeppelin (pres). Ennio Morricone "The Good The Bad &The Ugly." SINPO 23332.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England/ *Stibbington)

Fri Apr 5

4990 1641 Radio Dolfijn. KC & The Sunshine Band "Give It Up," Jo Boxers "Boxer Beat." SINPO 44433.
5140 1700 Charleston Radio Int. IDs and then into music from the 1920s. SINPO 34333.
5770 1646 Radio Pamela. "I'm A Choo Choo Train,"  IDs, Melanie "Lay Down." SINPO 24332.
6230 1617 Coast FM. Dr Hook "Better Come Next Time." SINPO 44433.
6240 1607 Radio Cuckoo. Fiction Factory "Feels Like Heaven," ID, off. SINPO 43433.
6285 1600 Radio KR1. Culture Club "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," Queen "Radio Ga Ga," strong peaks. SINPO 44433.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)

Thurs Apr 4

1646 2048 Radio Vrolijke Mijnwerker (tent). "Is Everybody Happy," "Goodbye My Love." SINPO 54444.
1665 2020 Radio B4. Rolling Stones "Get Off Of My Cloud," calling Armada. SINPO 33433.
1673 2015 Radio Armada. Queen "I Want to Break Free," ID/email jingle in English. SINPO 33433.
5140 1650 Charleston Radio Int. Looped IDs before programmes start. SINPO 34333.
6205 1635 Laser Hot Hits. Dave Edmunds then Voice of the Beehive. SINPO 34333.

(via Kiwi SDR, SW England)