Sat July 31

3902: Delta Radio with a strong signal @ 2015 playing dance music. SINPO 54444.

3940: Radio Underground heard @ 2210 talking about radio, quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

5800: Radio Geronimo SW with "Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting" @ 1945, followed by ID and email address. Closing down soon after. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.

5810: Unid station heard with non-stop music, playing Radiohead @ 2230. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio with pop @ 1935, good signal but some splash from RTE on 6225. SINPO 43433.

6240: Unid station playing ABC "All of My Heart" @ 2115. Occasional jingles. SINPO 44433.

6262: Radio Scotland Int playing Coldplay @ 2153. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6289: Radio Rainbow with a live show, heard @ 2040 sending out greetings, playing Rolling Stones "Harlem Shuffle." Fair signal, occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33433.

6290: Radio Pluto heard @ 2000 giving out email address and playing "Nothing Compares To U." Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

6300: Radio Marconi with country music @ 2200. Good signal, slight splash from Mazda. SINPO 44433.

6305v: Radio Mazda with Toto "Hold the Line" @ 2145, drifting slightly, heard with ID and thanking Stuart in England for report. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Merlin Int playing Terry Jacks "Seasons in the Sun" @ 2020. Signal faded in now, fair strength. SINPO 34433.

6311: Radio Spaceshuttle with IDs and rock music @ 2025, fair peaks. SINPO 24332.

6325: Radio Caroline Int heard @ 1650 with instrumental music and IDs. Weak signal with fair peaks. SINPO 24332. Also heard again @ 2235 with a fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6400: Low Power Radio with rock music @ 2005, ID, said doing a short test. SINPO 34333.

6524: Radio Ramona heard @ 1040 with ID and playing Nena "99 Red Balloons." Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6912: Cactus Jack Radio with Neneh Cherry @ 2220. Weak signal, best via Barney's web receiver. SINPO 24332.

Atlantic 2000 on this evening

Atlantic 2000 will be on the air this Saturday 31, at 19:00 UTC on 7610 kHz, and at the same time on our website.
http://radioatlantic2000.free.fr/

Fri July 30

3900: Free Radio Victoria heard @ 2200 with ID and playing Dire Straits. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6260: Cupid Radio heard with rock music @ 2135, said running 150-200W, giving out holtine and playing record for listener in Finland. SINPO 34333.

6292: Radio Altrex with Dutch music @ 2140, fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6305: Radio Marconi heard @ 0908 playing "I Fought the Law," IDs at 0917, said was signing off. Fair signal with good peaks. SINPO 34333.

6425: Radio Marconi with "Pretty Belinda" @ 2147, good signal, peaking at S9+10dB. SINPO 54444.

6425: Radio Alice heard @ 2205 playing "Il Silenzio," good signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 43433.

Thurs July 29

3895: Radio Baken 16 heard @ 2140 with oldies, but strong utility QRM. SINPO 32432.

3905: Radio Oscar Zulu playing Yes "Owner of a Lonely Heart" @ 2015, followed by ID. Fair signal but noisy with fading. SINPO 34232.

3930: Radio Batavia with oldies and IDs @ 2035. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6292: Radio Altrex now on this frequency, heard @ 2020 with dance music, talking about poor conditions. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6308: Radio Altrex heard @ 1855 with instrumental music. Weak signal and quite noisy. SINPO 24332.

6319: Radio Caroline Int with dance music, IDs. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6550: Central Radio Int playing "Jessie's Girl" @ 2040. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6905: Cactus Jack Radio heard @ 2045 with oldies, weak and noisy signal. SINPO 24332.

Wed July 28

6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 2030. SINPO 44433.

6289: Radio Tidal Wave heard @ 1845 playing Police "Roxanne" with a fair signal but quite noisy with occasional utility QRM. SINPO 34333.

6306: Radio Mazda with Dutch music @ 2015. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

6925usb: Spider Radio with Ottawan "DISCO" @ 2020. Fair signal. SINPO 34433.

Ofcom helps Spanish government catch pirates .... maybe?

"28 July 2010, Digital Spy By Colin London
There is a crackdown going on at the moment in Spain. Here is an example of a station website:
http://www.shoutfm.net/
"DTI Investigations into Pirate Radio Broadcasting in Spain. This website address has been recorded as being property of Shout FM a English speaking radio station broadcasting on the Costa Blanca,Spain.
The Spanish government has requested the support of British DTI and OFCOM officials to help with the shutting down of pirate radio stations and prosecution of the broadcasters involved with the stations." "

(via Mike Terry, radioanoraksuk)

This is curious. Firstly, it is many years since the DTI had anything to do with catching radio pirates ... not since the days of Laser 558 in the 80s. The DTI does not exist anymore! Also the website lists a number to ring for Ofcom, but a check on Ofcom's website does not have this number listed! I've not tried ringing it so I don't know if it genuine or not! Why would the Spanish authorities feel the need to call in Ofcom to track down radio pirates in their country? I wonder if this is genuine or is a hoax or joke?? Finally I looked on Digital Spy and couldn't see this story... the plot thickens.

Tues July 27

3905: Skyline International Radio heard with dance song "Come Take My Hand" @ 2030, IDs and greetings. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 2040. Good signal, some utility in the background. SINPO 44433.

6292: Radio Altrex heard @ 2057 with IDs, occasional utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6315: Radio Northcoast heard @ 2055 playing BZN for Dr Tim. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6320: Radio Dubbel X with polka @ 2015. Fair signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6325: Radio Caroline Int heard @ 2020 with oldies. Weak-fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 24332.

6912: Cactus Jack Radio heard @ 2050 with a weak and noisy signal, but beginning to improve. SINPO 24332.

6925usb: Spider Radio with oldies @ 2025. Weaker signal tonight. SINPO 24332.

Mon July 26

3905: Radio Baken 16 heard @ 2142 with Roxette "Listen to your Heart." Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio with dance music @ 2025. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6292: Radio Altrex with "Keep on Loving You" @ 2015. Fair signal, occasional utility QRM. SINPO 34333.

6320: Radio Dubbel X with polka @ 2020. Fair signal but some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6375: Unid station with country music @ 2010. Good-strong signal, no ID heard. SINPO 44444.

6912: Cactus Jack Radio with canned ID @ 2150 then Don Henley "Boys of Summer." Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

Sun July 25

3945: Bogusman heard @ 1930 with chat and indie music. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

5820: Orion Radio heard with "The Hustle" and promo for Offshore Echoes. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

5820: Radio Tina heard @ 0845 playing "She's A Lady" with IDs. SINPO 34333.

6140: Radio Gloria via Wertachtal signing on @ 0900 with a strong signal, playing "Take a Walk in the Sunshine." SINPO 54444.

6220: Mystery Radio with "Heartache Avenue" @ 0755. SINPO 34333.

6220: Radio Marabu via Mystery with rock music @ 0840. SINPO 24332.

6240: Misti Radio heard with a weak signal @ 0915. Music just coming through above the noise level. SINPO 24332.

6289: Radio Tidal Wave heard @ 2044 playing "Are You Going to San Francisco." Fair signal but splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. SINPO 33333. Moved from 6325 to avoid co-channel QRM.

6300: Radio Northpole heard @ 0945 playing Lady Ga Ga. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6304: Unid station with polka @ 2035. Strong signal, no ID heard. SINPO 54444.

6309: Radio Weerklank with Dutch music @ 0940, clashing with Summer Meeting Radio on 6310. SINPO 32432.

6310: Summer Meeting Radio with Dutch music @ 0750. SINPO 34333.

6912: Cactus Jack Radio with Donna Summer "I Feel Love" @ 2200 then "Good Bad & The Ugly" ID jingle. Fair signal via Barney's web receiver. SINPO 34333.

6925usb: Spider Radio coming in better tonight, heard @ 1947 playing "Abracadabra." SINPO 34333.

Sat July 24

3902: Delta Radio (Gelderland) with dance music @ 2000. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6220: Mystery Radio heard @ 2115 with song "Put Your Love on Me." Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6305: Radio Mazda with polka @ 1955, ID and giving out phone number in Dutch, German and English. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6310: Summer Meeting Radio back on, heard @ 1100 with Rod Stewart's "Baby Jane." Fair but fady signal. SINPO 34333.

6315: Trans Europe Radio heard with Dire Straits @ 2040, ID and giving out email address. Fair signal but splash from 6310. SINPO 33333.

6323v: Radio Zodiac with the Sex Pistols "Anararchy in the UK" @ 1950. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34433.

6326: Radio Caroline Int with ID and playing Lily Allen @ 2015. Fair signal but some splash from Zodiac (now on 6322). SINPO 33333.

Fri July 23

3905: Radio Orion & Radio Tina with joint programme, heard @ 2055 with instrumental music. Good signal but noisy with fading. SINPO 44333.

3932: MRF Radio heard @ 2205 with Snap "I've the Got the Power." Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio heard with "Chirpy Chirpy Cheep Cheep" @ 2100. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6292: Radio Altrex heard @ 1942 playing Argent "Hold your Head High." SINPO 34333.

6300: Radio Pluto heard @ 2043 with oldies. Fair signal but quite noisy, using 25W. SINPO 34333.

6310: Summer Meeting Radio playing ZZ Top @ 1935, announcement about summer meeting. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6319: Radio Caroline Int heard @ 2047 with ID and playing oldies, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333. Also heard @ 2150 on 6325 with SINPO 33333.

6325: Radio Dirty Alex with ELO "Hold on Tight" @ 2040. Fair signal but again, quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

Summer Meeting 2010

This weekend sees the annual Summer Meeting gathering of free radio operators and listeners, taking place in the Netherlands. It is being organised by the Shortwave Combination Holland and this year includes a live web stream from the site. So even if you can't be there, you can still see what's going on!

Best wishes to all going to the Summer Meeting. To find out more and to see the live web stream go to http://www.summermeeting.net/

Thurs July 22

3905: Polaris Radio with greetings to listeners @ 2155, in parallel with 6305. SINPO 44433.

6292: Radio Altrex with "Keep on Loving You" @ 2150. SINPO 34333.

6300: Cupid Radio with "It This Love" then ID and email address @ 1910. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6305: Polaris Radio playing Simple Minds @ 2145, parallel with 3905. SINPO 44433.

6310: Radio Northpole with "Eye of the Tiger" @ 1912, then ID and said was signing off. Fair-good signal. SINPO 44433.

6925usb: Spider Radio with oldies @ 2000. Weak signal. SINPO 24332.

Radio Nova name tunes into nostalgia for original station

Despite a struggling marketplace, a new broadcasting venture is set to take to the air. Radio Nova was a pirate radio phenomenon in Dublin in the early 1980s; from September, a new entity with the same name will return to the airwaves.

This time the station is licensed and, while it's a smart move by the promoters to cash in on the goodwill associated with the name, some Radio Nova originals are not impressed.

For full story go to: http://www.irishtimes.com/newspaper/finance/2010/0722/1224275195411.html

(via Mike Terry, radioanoraksuk)

Wed July 21

3905: Skyline International Radio with country music, greeting listeners @ 1935. Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44333.

6220: Mystery Radio with Kraftwerk "The Robots" @ 1930, then ID jingle. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6296v: Radio Jampie Westerbeek heard with "Wig Wam Bam" @ 2050. Fair signal but drifting and poor modulation. SINPO 34432.

6310: Radio Altrex heard @ 2035 with dance music followed by IDs. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6319: Unid station with FGTH "Relax" @ 2040. Difficult to hear through noise and utilityy QRM. SINPO 23332.

Tues July 20

6220: Mystery Radio with ID jingle, playing dance music. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6315: Radio Northcoast (tent) with Peter Gabriel "Solsbury Hill" @ 1930. Fair signal but noise and utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6325: City Music Radio from Belgium via unid relay with  Michael Jackson song @ 2020, quite a lot of noise. SINPO 34333. Radio Caroline Int also heard this and said it is FM station in Belgium.

6925usb: Spider Radio with oldies @ 1950. Weak signal tonight. SINPO 24332.

6966: Radio Jan van Gent faded in @ 0930, playing country music. Reached a fair level but faded down again. SINPO 24332.

Mon July 19

6375: Radio Black Bandit with country music @ 0930. Fair-good signal but rumbling noise underneath (utility?). SINPO 43433.

Pirate radio documentary

Tune into the BBC Radio 4 on Wednesday at 11am (1000 UTC) for "Do Pirates Rule the Air Waves?"

"Britain has been listening to pirate radio since the 1960s and today it is reported that there are more illegal broadcasters than ever. Former pirate DJ Trevor Nelson investigates the current scene."

More information: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00t28d4

The 30 minutes programme is only on FM, not 198 kHz long wave (which has Test Match cricket commentary)

It should also be online and listen again.

(spotted by Mike Barraclough, radioanoraksuk)

Sun July 18

5820: Orion Radio heard with a Dutch song, mentioning Radio Saxonia @ 0810. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6220: Mystery Radio (tent) with a weak signal @ 0910, just able to hear music. SINPO 24332.

6240: Free Radio Victoria with "Ain't That A Shame" @ 2015. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6265: Radio Geronimo heard @ 1020 with rock music. Fair signal but faded out a few minutes later. SINPO 34333.

6283: Radio Shadow with Queen & David Bowie "Under Pressure" @ 0855. Weak signal today, off a few minutes later. SINPO 24332.

6289: Radio Mustang (tent) playing "Heat of the Moment" @ 1635. Weak-fair signal, splash from Reflections Europe on 6295. SINPO 33333.

6303: Cosmic Radio with "Bad Moon Risding" @ 2010 then comedy sketch about church bells! Good signal but bit of fading. SINPO 44433.

6304: Old Timer Radio with "In the Summertime" @ 0800. Good signal. SINPO 44444.

6310: Radio Marconi heard @ 0845 with ID and playing "Born to be Wild." SINPO 34333. Heard again @ 1550 playing Rammstein. SINPO 34333.

6310: Radio Spaceshuttle with rock music @ 2020, IDs. Weak-fair signal. SINPO 24332.

6315: Radio Northcoast heard @ 2040 playing Freddie Mercury "Living on my Own." SINPO 34333.

6320: Sonic Radio with country music @ 1555, sounded like weaker carrier underneath. Closed down a few minutes later. SINPO 34333.

6320: Radio Dubbel X with polka @ 1645. Weak signal, slight whistle. SINPO 23332.

6325: Radio Quintus with instrumental music and jingle ID @ 0805, some utility QRM. SINPO 33333.

6325: Radio Caroline Int with dance music and IDs. Fair signal. Heard @ 2035 with SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Black Bandit with Dutch and other music @ 0755, utility QRM. SINPO 43333.

6410: Radio Casanova giving out contact details, playing Dutch music @ 1000. Good signal. SINPO 44433.

6925usb: Spider Radio with Rick Astley "Never Going to Give You Up" @ 2025 then "Il Silenzio" sign off. SINPO 34333.

6966: Radio Jan van Gent with gospel music @  2030. Fair signal but quite noisy. SINPO 34333.

Sat July 17

3904: Radio Sallandse Boer with "Rollin' on the River" @ 2000. Fair-good signal. SINPO 34333.

3940: Radio Underground with gospel music @ 2035, weak-fair signal with some sort of telephone QRM co-channel. SINPO 33333.

6240: Free Radio Victoria with Dutch songs @ 0855. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6307: Radio Skywire with a weak signal heard @ 1410. Could hear music just above the noise. SINPO 24332.

6310: Trans Europe Radio with  Dutch song @ 1500 followed by ID. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6311: Radio Altrex playing "Because the Night" @ 0805. SINPO 34333.

6320: Unid station with Dutch songs @ 0815. Signal not strong enough to hear ID. SINPO 24332.

6320: Radio Marconi with Nena "99 Luftballons" @ 1405, possibly the unid from this morning. SINPO 34333.

6325: Radio Caroline International with many IDs and playing pop @ 2020. SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Sonic with dance music @ 1505. Fair signal. SINPO 34333. Moved to 6381 @ 1520 ... SINPO 34333.

6375: Radio Black Bandit with polka @ 2045. Strong signal. SINPO 54444.

6425: Premier Radio Int heard @ 2050 playing "Spanish Stroll." Good signal but some fading. SINPO 44433.

6553: Rainbow via Galaxy (tent) heard @ 2230 with talk and music, quite noisy signal. SINPO 34232.

6925usb: Spider Radio with The Eagles "One of these Nights" @ 2015. Fair signal. SINPO 34333.

6963: Radio Jan van Gent with a weak signal @ 1600. Music heard on the peaks. SINPO 24332.

7600: Mike Radio playing "Lido Shuffle" @ 1320. Weak signal, fading in and out, just about audible above the noise. SINPO 24332.

9515: Radio City via IRRS signing on @ 0800 with "Station of the Cars" ID and playing Paul Simon. SINPO 44433.