Conditions were quite good this morning considering it is midsummer but signals did fade out later.
Skyline Radio International was putting in a good signal @ 0750 announcing a hotline and playing oldies (44444) while on 6210 was German station Radio Thunderbird @ 0805 with a 34433 SINPO.
Orion Radio heard signing off @ 0800 but suffering from a noisy utility station on the same frequency making him difficult to hear (32432).
Radio Paardenkracht was putting in a good signal on 6295 @ 0810 with oldies and Dutch music.
On 6265 was the Irish station Premier Radio Int @ 0820 with a live programme playing 1970s songs from Genesis, Mike Oldfield etc. Email is premierradio@yahoo.ie Reception fair (33433) - some splash from Laser on 6275.
Antonio Radio was on 6398 @ 0825 with schlager and announcing hotline number. Fair signal (33433).
A new station for me was Radio Atlantis on 6305 @ 1015 playing dance music and giving out a hotline number for reception reports (34333).
6210 is normally a good frequency but it was suffering some of utility QRM today which affected Magic AM's signal @ 1020. SINPO here 33433.
A couple of Dutch stations I didn't manage to put a name to were heard around 0815 on 6290 and another 6305.
Radio Underground heard with a repeat of yesterday programmes @ 1450 going through Dr Tim's logs (33433).
Eldorado Radio struggling through the noise on 6293 @ 1455 (23332) but lost completely at 1500 when the religious broadcaster from Ireland, Reflections Europe, signed on on 6295.
Island Radio from Ireland was heard on 6284 with live programming @ 2100 until 2300, playing rock and punk music from the 1970s. Email address islandradio@rock.com and putting in a good signal here - 44444.
Sunday, June 04, 2006
Saturday, June 03, 2006
Sat June 3
Listening to Andy Walker on Radio Underground on 6311 at the moment (1950), coming in well here (44444), a bit of utility noise and fading but nothing too severe. Earlier today, I heard the free radio programme @ 1555 with a 43443 SINPO. Thanks for the mention!
Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 1615 with schlager but suffering from utility QRM (43443). Back on at 2000 with strong signal (54444).
Also heard Radio Ramona @ 1710 with IDs and oldies music. Address radioramona@hotmail.com Reception here 34333.
Just caught the end of Radio Paardenkracht on 6300 @ 2140 playing traditional Dutch music (44433).
On 6325 was Radio Romeo Echo playing 80s pops and many IDs. Signal struggling between poor and fair here @ 2155 (23332). Caught email address of romeoecho@home.nl and offering "nice QSL."
Radio Scotland Int on 6300 @ 2205 with the usual good signal (44444). Also announced 1476 medium wave, but nothing heard here.
West Coast Radio was on 6303, which wasn't a good choice with RSI 3kHz away so not easy to hear. Managed to get ID @ 2300. SINPO 33433 at best.
Radio Mazda on 6290 @ 1615 with schlager but suffering from utility QRM (43443). Back on at 2000 with strong signal (54444).
Also heard Radio Ramona @ 1710 with IDs and oldies music. Address radioramona@hotmail.com Reception here 34333.
Just caught the end of Radio Paardenkracht on 6300 @ 2140 playing traditional Dutch music (44433).
On 6325 was Radio Romeo Echo playing 80s pops and many IDs. Signal struggling between poor and fair here @ 2155 (23332). Caught email address of romeoecho@home.nl and offering "nice QSL."
Radio Scotland Int on 6300 @ 2205 with the usual good signal (44444). Also announced 1476 medium wave, but nothing heard here.
West Coast Radio was on 6303, which wasn't a good choice with RSI 3kHz away so not easy to hear. Managed to get ID @ 2300. SINPO 33433 at best.
Fri Jun 3
West Coast Radio back on 6312 @ 2225. Reception not as good as previous night with a lot more fading (34433).
Mystery Radio on 6220 mixing with Laser Hot Hits. (42432)
Mystery Radio on 6220 mixing with Laser Hot Hits. (42432)
Friday, June 02, 2006
Thurs June 1
Good conditions meant another busy evening on 48 metres. But before that, I've noticed Laser Hot Hits has made a slight change to one of their frequencies.
They've moved from 6219 to 6220.1. It does mean when Mystery Radio is on, there's no longer a heterodyne created by the two signals. But yesterday evening both stations were broadcasting but neither dominated 6220 so the result was just a mess.
Also LHH seems to have been running different programmes on 6220 and 6275.
Radio Mazda was heard on 6305 @ 1640 playing some polka before going off (44333) while on 6311 Radio Digital was playing 70s pop (33433).
A station I haven't heard for a long time is Radio Albatross who was on 6294 @ 1935 with a selection of oldies (44333) and email address of radioalbatross@hotmail.com
But his programme was spoilt by another station coming on 6295 making it impossible to hear. It seems the new station hadn't checked before switching on.
When Albatross flew off, Radio Victoria was heard on 6295 with oldies music (44333) @ 2020.
Meanwhile on 6300 a station was playing old recordings of Laser 558. It might have been Valley Wave who I have heard in the past playing tapes of the former offshore station. Heard @ 2000 with 22432 suffering from some utility QRM and not a good signal.
A break from the radio to watch the latest goings on in Big Brother on TV.
But when I returned Mazda was back on 6305 @ 2135 with a great signal (44444) before going off.
Also heard was Radio Dr Tim on 6301 @ 2145 calling Mazda and playing a German World Cup song - not long to go now! Coming in with a fair signal here (34333).
Finally on 6312 was West Coast Radio @ 2200 with mainly 80s pop - Depeche Mode, U2, Human League etc. Great signal (44444) and music. Also thanks for mentioning this website. WCR went off at 2305.
They've moved from 6219 to 6220.1. It does mean when Mystery Radio is on, there's no longer a heterodyne created by the two signals. But yesterday evening both stations were broadcasting but neither dominated 6220 so the result was just a mess.
Also LHH seems to have been running different programmes on 6220 and 6275.
Radio Mazda was heard on 6305 @ 1640 playing some polka before going off (44333) while on 6311 Radio Digital was playing 70s pop (33433).
A station I haven't heard for a long time is Radio Albatross who was on 6294 @ 1935 with a selection of oldies (44333) and email address of radioalbatross@hotmail.com
But his programme was spoilt by another station coming on 6295 making it impossible to hear. It seems the new station hadn't checked before switching on.
When Albatross flew off, Radio Victoria was heard on 6295 with oldies music (44333) @ 2020.
Meanwhile on 6300 a station was playing old recordings of Laser 558. It might have been Valley Wave who I have heard in the past playing tapes of the former offshore station. Heard @ 2000 with 22432 suffering from some utility QRM and not a good signal.
A break from the radio to watch the latest goings on in Big Brother on TV.
But when I returned Mazda was back on 6305 @ 2135 with a great signal (44444) before going off.
Also heard was Radio Dr Tim on 6301 @ 2145 calling Mazda and playing a German World Cup song - not long to go now! Coming in with a fair signal here (34333).
Finally on 6312 was West Coast Radio @ 2200 with mainly 80s pop - Depeche Mode, U2, Human League etc. Great signal (44444) and music. Also thanks for mentioning this website. WCR went off at 2305.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
May 30 & 31
Only station I heard on May 30 was Eldorado Radio on 6298 @ 1700. Fair signal here (34333) with programme in Dutch and English playing polka.
On May 31, heard Fox 48 @ 2140 on 6300 playing oldies. Coming in quite well here (34333) although the signal was quite noisy.
On 6220 Mystery Radio was playing its usual pop with jingles @ 2245. Laser Hot Hits was underneath (43443). It seems neither station wants to give up this frequency, although LHH comes in a lot better on 6275. But I guess they don't want to let Mystery Radio push them off 6220.
On May 31, heard Fox 48 @ 2140 on 6300 playing oldies. Coming in quite well here (34333) although the signal was quite noisy.
On 6220 Mystery Radio was playing its usual pop with jingles @ 2245. Laser Hot Hits was underneath (43443). It seems neither station wants to give up this frequency, although LHH comes in a lot better on 6275. But I guess they don't want to let Mystery Radio push them off 6220.
Monday, May 29, 2006
Monday May 29
It might have been a holiday in the UK but I had to work so no time for listening til later on. That mysterious station on 6284 was back again @ 1630 with non-stop music. Let's have an ID, chaps - put us out of our misery. Blasting in here in the evening.
Then on 6298 @ 2020 was the Scandinavian station Fox 48 with a 34333 SINPO. I've heard him better. Still on now as I type @ 2145 but suffering QRM from Paradox Radio, with a stronger signal, from the UK on 6300.
Then on 6298 @ 2020 was the Scandinavian station Fox 48 with a 34333 SINPO. I've heard him better. Still on now as I type @ 2145 but suffering QRM from Paradox Radio, with a stronger signal, from the UK on 6300.
Sunday May 28
The day started with Borderhunter on 6210 and Orion Radio on 6308 coming in with the best Sunday morning signals for a long time. Borderhunter was 45444 @ 0755 and Orion 44444 @ 0800. Radio Brigitte was also heard on 6540 @ 0810 with 34333. But after that I heard very little from Europe for most of the day.
French station Radio Waves Int was fighting against the tide of noise on 6324 @ 0815 (23332).
Up on 9290 the Latvia relay was putting out programmes from Radio Caroline Eifel @ 0800 and Radio Joystick @ 0900. Rather a fluttery signal here. Good but quite a bit of fading.
West Coast Radio was heard briefly on 6305 @ 0905 with 44433 playing Guns N Roses.
Jolly Roger Radio was relaying Britain Radio Int on 6239 @ 0910 (44333) with Roger Davis and Laser Hot Hits on 6380 but it was lost under utility QRM (32432).
Radio Underground made a welcome return to the airwaves. Heard on 6311 @ 0935 (34333) with the usual diet of music and free radio chat. He was on the week before on 6325, but I didn't hear that. He can be contacted at radiounderground@go.com
Out for the rest of the day until 1850 when Radio Zodiac heard on 6326 (43443) calling Borderhunter.
The Galaxy crew was on 6240 @ 1900 with dance music (33333). Another enjoyable station, as is the Bogusman with his reflections on life. He was on 3931 - but suffering here with some sort of interference (42332) @ 2030 although reception did improve later on.
Finally, WNKR which had been broadcasting all day on 1395 appeared on 3900 @ 2155 with Dave Martin and then Andy Walker. 43443 here.
French station Radio Waves Int was fighting against the tide of noise on 6324 @ 0815 (23332).
Up on 9290 the Latvia relay was putting out programmes from Radio Caroline Eifel @ 0800 and Radio Joystick @ 0900. Rather a fluttery signal here. Good but quite a bit of fading.
West Coast Radio was heard briefly on 6305 @ 0905 with 44433 playing Guns N Roses.
Jolly Roger Radio was relaying Britain Radio Int on 6239 @ 0910 (44333) with Roger Davis and Laser Hot Hits on 6380 but it was lost under utility QRM (32432).
Radio Underground made a welcome return to the airwaves. Heard on 6311 @ 0935 (34333) with the usual diet of music and free radio chat. He was on the week before on 6325, but I didn't hear that. He can be contacted at radiounderground@go.com
Out for the rest of the day until 1850 when Radio Zodiac heard on 6326 (43443) calling Borderhunter.
The Galaxy crew was on 6240 @ 1900 with dance music (33333). Another enjoyable station, as is the Bogusman with his reflections on life. He was on 3931 - but suffering here with some sort of interference (42332) @ 2030 although reception did improve later on.
Finally, WNKR which had been broadcasting all day on 1395 appeared on 3900 @ 2155 with Dave Martin and then Andy Walker. 43443 here.
Saturday, May 27, 2006
Saturday May 27
The Latvia transmitter on 9290 was busy this morning before it closes down next month for maintenance. I heard Radio Six signing off at 0659 to be followed at 0700 by German station Radio Caroline Eifel for an hour long programme. Then at 1000 another German station, Radio Casablanca was on with a hour of German pop and schlager.
Down on 48 metres Radio Valencia heard on 6309 @ 1405 with schlager, pop and rock until 1500 (34333).
ROZ heard at 1745 on 6265 with an ad for the summer meeting, oldies, schlager. Some SSB QRM. (33333). Still going strong at 2000.
On 75 metres, UK stations Radio Pandora on 3910 (33433) and Radio Galaxy on 3925 (33433) were on but not being heard too well here.
Later on Radio Scotland Int made a short test on 6308 @ 2215. Good signal here (44444). Announced web address of www.radioscotland.nl After he went off at 2220 Radio Zodiac heard on 6308 calling RSI but didn't get a response.
A new station on 6294 was Radio Chaos with a programme of dance music @ 2240. Another good signal (44444) and gave email address of radiochaos48@hotmail.com Said was hoping to reach the USA, but not admitted conditions not good for transatlantic DX, although had had 30 responses from Europe.
Down on 48 metres Radio Valencia heard on 6309 @ 1405 with schlager, pop and rock until 1500 (34333).
ROZ heard at 1745 on 6265 with an ad for the summer meeting, oldies, schlager. Some SSB QRM. (33333). Still going strong at 2000.
On 75 metres, UK stations Radio Pandora on 3910 (33433) and Radio Galaxy on 3925 (33433) were on but not being heard too well here.
Later on Radio Scotland Int made a short test on 6308 @ 2215. Good signal here (44444). Announced web address of www.radioscotland.nl After he went off at 2220 Radio Zodiac heard on 6308 calling RSI but didn't get a response.
A new station on 6294 was Radio Chaos with a programme of dance music @ 2240. Another good signal (44444) and gave email address of radiochaos48@hotmail.com Said was hoping to reach the USA, but not admitted conditions not good for transatlantic DX, although had had 30 responses from Europe.
Friday May 26
The unidentifed station, thought to be from Ireland, was on again on 6284 @ 1655 with non-stop music (34333). No IDs yet, although I have seen Iron Radio reported as possible name.
Eldorado Radio heard on 6264 @ 1555 struggling above the noise (33333). Possibly Eldorado also on 6298 @ 1530 & 1705.
Station playing ad for Borderhunter summer meeting on 6301 @ 1935. Was it ROZ?
Radio Mazda booming in with a programme of schlager @ 2130 (44444). Some SSB QRM underneath but not a real problem. Announced address of Pastinaak 4, 7443JD Nijverdal, Netherlands.
Eldorado Radio heard on 6264 @ 1555 struggling above the noise (33333). Possibly Eldorado also on 6298 @ 1530 & 1705.
Station playing ad for Borderhunter summer meeting on 6301 @ 1935. Was it ROZ?
Radio Mazda booming in with a programme of schlager @ 2130 (44444). Some SSB QRM underneath but not a real problem. Announced address of Pastinaak 4, 7443JD Nijverdal, Netherlands.
Friday, May 26, 2006
Thursday May 25
Quite a bit of activity for a Thursday night.
First up was Radio Northpole heard closing down at 2000 after playing non-stop pop music (34333). Then a move down to 75 metres saw Orion Radio on 3927 but not the usual strength and quite noisy conditions (34333).
Later on at 2130 Radio Scotland Int was on 6266 playing rock music. Not a bad signal (43443) but RSI came back on 6300 at 2210 even stronger with 54444 (9+20dB).
Before that on 6300 @ 2140 was Radio Paradox from the UK playing soul music announcing paradoxradio@hotmail.com address. Fair signal (34333).
Also on 6290 was probably Mazda but no announcement heard while Mystery Radio was on 6220 with the usual whistle.
First up was Radio Northpole heard closing down at 2000 after playing non-stop pop music (34333). Then a move down to 75 metres saw Orion Radio on 3927 but not the usual strength and quite noisy conditions (34333).
Later on at 2130 Radio Scotland Int was on 6266 playing rock music. Not a bad signal (43443) but RSI came back on 6300 at 2210 even stronger with 54444 (9+20dB).
Before that on 6300 @ 2140 was Radio Paradox from the UK playing soul music announcing paradoxradio@hotmail.com address. Fair signal (34333).
Also on 6290 was probably Mazda but no announcement heard while Mystery Radio was on 6220 with the usual whistle.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Sunday May 21, part 2
Not much heard in the afternoon and evening.
Borderhunter on 6270 @ 1620 with his usual good signal and clear audio. Announced email add of borderhunterradio@hotmail.com and the Herten mailing address.
Radio Malaisy on 6310 @ 1320 with a fair signal and 80s pop music.
In the evening there was a weak station on 6305 swamped by SSB QRM and Mystery Radio on 6220, clashing with LHH on 6219 - usual whistle.
The unid on 6284 (6283.9 to be precise) booming in, but still no IDs. Will they ever identify themselves?
Borderhunter on 6270 @ 1620 with his usual good signal and clear audio. Announced email add of borderhunterradio@hotmail.com and the Herten mailing address.
Radio Malaisy on 6310 @ 1320 with a fair signal and 80s pop music.
In the evening there was a weak station on 6305 swamped by SSB QRM and Mystery Radio on 6220, clashing with LHH on 6219 - usual whistle.
The unid on 6284 (6283.9 to be precise) booming in, but still no IDs. Will they ever identify themselves?
Sunday May 21
A quick twiddle around 48 metres. Not much to hear.
A mysterious station on yesterday and today on 6284 - last night heard playing a top 20 from the late 70s from ARD Dublin.
Leads me to conclude it could be coming from Ireland. I would have listened more but the 'delights' of the Eurovision Song Contest dragged me away.
The usual scattering of Dutch stations:
6268 Radio Saturnus
6291 Antonio Radio
6295 Radio Victoria
6300 Radio Quintus
6310 Orion Radio
All heard between 0750-0940UTC.
There were some others on 6292, 6305, 6398 but signals not strong enough to drag an ID out of the noise.
A mysterious station on yesterday and today on 6284 - last night heard playing a top 20 from the late 70s from ARD Dublin.
Leads me to conclude it could be coming from Ireland. I would have listened more but the 'delights' of the Eurovision Song Contest dragged me away.
The usual scattering of Dutch stations:
6268 Radio Saturnus
6291 Antonio Radio
6295 Radio Victoria
6300 Radio Quintus
6310 Orion Radio
All heard between 0750-0940UTC.
There were some others on 6292, 6305, 6398 but signals not strong enough to drag an ID out of the noise.
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