Channel 292 / OHR (Offshore Radio History)

Channel 292 / OHR (Offshore Radio History)*, transmitting from Rohrbach, Germany, commemorated the 40th anniversary of Radio North Sea International's final transmission with a special re-broadcast on 30 August 2014. The last four broadcast hours of this historic broadcast was featured. In the first hour, from 17.55 to 19.00 UTC, veteran DJ "Daffy Don Allen" recalled his tenure with Radio North Sea, Radio Caroline and Manx Radio. He chatted about Louise Quirk who hosted "Skyline"  and presented an advertisement for Nobel Park Hotel in Zurich. He inserted "Hank's" goofy...maniac laughter between pop songs of the era, including Andy Williams - "Speak Softly", The Hollies - "Magic Woman Touch",  The Roaring Sixties - "We Love the Pirates", Peters & Lee - "Don't Stay Away Too Long", Susan Raye - "I've Got A Happy Heart", Ray Stevens -  "The Streak", Labi Siffre - "Crying, Laughing, Loving, Lying", and Jim Reeves - "Adios". Broadcast continued with the last three hours of RNI.

Interestingly, while scanning the dial I noticed at least three short-wave pirates  relayed this special OHR broadcast of Radio North Sea International over their respective transmitters on the same day.

Reception on 6.070 kHz was (SINPO) 55444 -- good to excellent signal strength, slight atmospheric noise at times. Otherwise it was a decent signal for some great listening!!! Enjoyed the show, but too early in the morning in Malaysia (after 03.00 am) to listen to the entire show.

Reception report was emailed to Channel 292 the following day. The above eQSL arrived on 4 November 2014.

Email:

info@channel292.de

Website:

www.radio-6150.de/

 *Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Pioneer Radio

Pioneer Radio*, located in the Netherlands, was logged on 27 August 2014. A selection of non-stop music, especially Dolly Parton tracks and schlager tunes, were heard from 16.45 to 17.45 UTC. Reception on  6.747 kHz was (SINPO) 34433 - fair to good signal, with some technical glitches in audio at one point, and occasional fading and utility QRM at 17.38 UTC.

Geerd at Pioneer sent this eQSL within an hour of submitting the reception report on 27 August 2014.

Email:

pioneeram@hotmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Onda Caliente

Radio Onda Caliente*, transmitting somewhere in Germany, was received in the closing minutes of their broadcast on 26 August 2014. Dance tracks and station ID in English - "This is Radio Onda Caliente. Shortwave" - was heard between 20.45 till 21.00 UTC. Transmission closed abruptly during music. Reception on 6.206 kHz was (SINPO) 23222 -- weak signal but clear and audible speech, despite occasional utility QRM. 

Reception report was emailed on the same day. This eQSL arrived on 27 August 2014.

Email:

ondacaliente@gmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Deutsche Welle (Dhabbaya)

Deutsche Welle, transmitting from Dhabbaya, UAE, was logged on 26 August 2014. A broadcast in Amharic was monitored from 16.30 to 17.00 UTC (broadcast time 16.00 to 17.00 UTC). Content included Horn of Africa music and a news magazine featuring reports on Ebola in Congo, Nigeria and Liberia, Islamic State (IS) and downed UN helicopter over South Sudan. Female announcer moderated the reports. Reception on 17.800 kHz at 16.30 was (SINP0) 45434 - good signal strength, clear audio, occasional long fades. By 16.45 UTC reception deteriorated to 35323.

Reception report was emailed to DW on 27 August 2014. An old DW design (note the logo) QSL card arrived in the mail on 23 September 2014.

Email:

info@dw.de

Address:

Deutsche Welle

Customer Service/CRM

Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 3

53113 Bonn, Germany

XTC (Xenon Transmitting Company) Shortwave

XTC (Xenon Transmitting Company) Shortwave*, the long running and rarely heard free radio station in the UK, was logged on 25 August 2014. Lengthy chats from the DJ between songs, including "Watch You Below", "Wishing Ring" and similar alternative/prog rock music, was heard from 19.00 till 19.33 UTC. Reception on 6.244 kHz  was (SINPO) 33333 -- fair signal strength, despite a lot of utility QRM and fading. Signal was overwhelmed by utility QRM at 19.33 UTC, but in a spot check at 19.45 UTC signal was observed again under the same conditions.

Reception report was emailed on same day, with follow up on 26 August 2014. By the end the day, Matt at XTC sent this eQSL and message: "Thanks for your reception report of the Xenon Transmitting Company (XTC) when we were broadcasting on 6244kHz. It is great to get a report from Malaysia, even if it was via the Twente SDR. We have been broadcasting on the shortwave bands since 1993. I hope you like the eQSL card, and please keep listening to the hobby pirates! 73s."

Email:

xtcshortwave@googlemail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Hit Mix Radio

Hit Mix Radio*, transmitting from Germany, was logged 21 August 2014. Disco and techno music was observed from 18.40 to 18.45 UTC. Reception on 6.218 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 -- some occasional utility interference and fading.

Reception was emailed on same day. This eQSL and photos of transmitter/studio set up was received on 25 August 2014.

Gunter at Hit Mix Radio included the following message: "HELLO M. BREYEL. THX FOR RAPORT. HIT MIX IS ENN SMOHL PIRATENZENDER FROM GERMANY. ONLY 50 WATT CARRIER TUP TRANSMITTER. IN MODULATION SO 100 WATT. GREETINGS, GUNTER."

Email:
hitmix58@gmx.de

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Nord Revival on 9.295 kHz

Radio Nord Revival, transmitting from presumably from Ringvalla, Sala, Sweden, was logged again on 23 August 2014. Reception on this occasion was received directly in Malaysia, using a Tecsun S-2000 linked to a 1/4 wave aerial. Oldies music, including a 1950s guitar solo, Four Preps - "Down By The Station" and The Crests - "Sixteen Candles", along with station IDs and discussion about Radio Nord in Swedish/English, was observed from 22.10 to 22.50 UTC.

Reception on 9.295 kHz in USB mode at 22.10 UTC was (SINPO) 24311 -- poor to weak signal strength, static bursts and long fades between audible, sometimes indecipherable speech. At 22.50 UTC signal was inaudible due to utility QRM and gradual loss of grey-line path between Europe and South East Asia. Nevertheless, a decent enough signal radiated from eastern Sweden, using a 10 kW transmitter with a 12-metre elevated antenna.

HERE is a recording of this transmission as heard in Kuala Lumpur. Reception was poor and barely audible, but their signal was definitely present, just long enough to identify songs and speech. Transmission may have been received possibly earlier in Asia, well before 22.10 UTC (when I caught their broadcast). Transmission commenced at 19.00 UTC, according to their blogsite.

One of the TXer sites, "The Castle" off Vaxholm, Sweden

I was initially thrilled to catch them from a remote receiver in the Netherlands. Now I am over the moon, ECSTATIC to hear this low-powered station and their broadcast of nostalgic music and talk in Malaysia!!! Hopefully a QSL will be forthcoming.

Reception report was emailed and posted in subsequent days to Ronny Forslund at Radio Nord Revival. On 29 December 2014, Ronny Forslund at Radio Nord Revival emailed to say "Your QSL card for the Radio Nord Revival transmissions in August is in the mail. Happy New Year from Sweden!" The promised QSL card did indeed arrive in the mail on 8 January 2015. I am immensely proud of this DXing feat. This marks my second station QSLed from Sweden, the other being Radio Sweden!!! THANK YOU, RADIO NORD REVIVAL!!!

Radio Nord Revival (Sweden)

Radio Nord Revival*, transmitting with 10 kW from Ringvalla, Sala, Sweden, was logged on 22 August 2014. A selection of 50s music, old Scandinavian tunes and old Radio Nord station IDs and promos was observed from 14.45 to 15.45 UTC. Reception on 6.065 kHz was (SINPO)  35443 -- fair signal strength with atmospheric noise and slight fading, yet clear and audible speech.

A Radio Nord Revival ID for this transmission may be heard HERE. Updates of their transmission schedule may be viewed at their website.

Radio Nord Revival 10 kW transmitter

Reception report was emailed and posted on the 23 August 2014.

Address:
Ronny Forslund
Radio Nord Revival
Vita Huset
17995 Svartsjö
Sweden

Email:
ronny@ronnybgoode.se

Website: 

radionordrevival.blogspot.com/

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Crazy Wave Radio

Crazy Wave Radio*, transmitting from Germany, was logged on 21 August 2014. Frequent station IDs in German and English between each music track, including songs such as AC/DC - "Anything Goes", Red Hot Chilli Peppers, Belinda Carlisle and a similar mix of pop tunes, was heard from 18.50 to 19.15 UTC. Reception on 6.300 kHz  was (SINPO) 33433 -- some occasional utility interference and fading, otherwise clear and audible speech

Reception report was emailed on the same day. On 25 August 2014, Chris at CWR promised emailed promising to send eQSL. Verification was received on 14 September 2014. Thank you very much, Chris!!!

Email:

shortwave@gmx.de

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Paardenkracht

Radio Paardenkracht (Horsepower)* in the Netherlands was logged on 19 August 2014. Pop music from the Sixties, including The Momas & Papas - "I saw her again"; "Groovy Kind of Love", "Simple Simon Says", Scott MacKenzie - "If You're Going to San Francisco", The Moody Blues - "Ride My See-Saw", Bobbi Gentry - "Son of a Preacher Man", "Green Tambourine and Cream - "Sunshine of Your Love" with male DJ speaking over song with ID, was observed from 22.35 to 23.30 UTC. Reception on 6.305 kHz was (SINPO) 34343 -- fair signal strength with some fading and atmospheric noise, but clear and audible otherwise; reception worsened after 23.15 UTC to 24322, still audible but with less clarity.

Reception report was emailed the following day. An eQSL and several photos were received from Nico at Radio Paardenkracht on 21 August 2014. 

Email:

paardenkracht@draait.nl

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Adygea (Krasnodar)

Radio Adygea, transmitting from Krasnodar, Russia, was logged on 13 April 2012. A male announcer speaking in Adygeyan, along with a cultural song was heard just before sign-off from 17.20 to 18.00 UTC (broadcast time 17.00 to 18.00 UTC). Reception on 7.325 kHz was (SINPO) 25332 -- strong carrier signal, but weak audio coupled with transmitter hum and occasional atmospheric noise. Despite these conditions, speech was audible.

Initially a reception report was emailed in April 2012 and followed with subsequent emails. These elicited no response. On 17 April 2014, a fellow DXer advised to resubmit and the veri-signer for Radio Adygea replied on 19 August 2014, confirming this earlier reception report. Hopefully a paper QSL will arrive in the mail soon. QSL Card and dual-sided poster arrived by registered mail on 9 September 2014.

PowerAM

PowerAM, transmitting from the Netherlands, was logged on 16 August 2014. A selection of pop tunes from the 60s, 70s and 80s, including Lovin' Spoonful - "Daydream Believer", Simple Minds - "Standby Love", "I'm in Love with You", Elton John - "Crocodile Rock", Box Tops - "My Baby Wrote Me A Letter" and Billy Idol - "Don't You Forget About Me", was observed from 18.12 to 18.40 UTC. Reception on 6.220 kHz was (SINPO) 23432 - poor to fair signal strength with clear audio when not affected by droning utility splatter, fading and atmospheric noise.

Reception report was emailed the following day. An eQSL followed on 19 August 2014, along with this message from Marcel at PowerAM: "Thanks for your email again. Sorry for the late response. I put a few pictures at my station. I am 49 years old and am working stations for 40 years -- now half a year on shortwave. I always turned on the fm with 10 kw power; about 50 watts is on shortwave. There will certainly be a heavier transmitter...Thanks for your email and stay connected."

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Romania International

Radio Romania International, transmitting from Galbeni, was heard on 18 August 2014. An English language broadcast featuring Romanian folk and pop music, programmeson  Jews living in  northern Transylvania during WWII, a satirical Romania magazine and 20th century Romanian writer from the Communist era were observed from 22.15 to 22.57 UTC (broadcast time 22.00 to 22.57  UTC). Reception on 9.765 kHz was (SINPO) 44444 -- good signal strength, clear audio, slight station spatter and minor fading; at 22.53 UTC carrier signal from China Radio International blocked reception, reducing reception to 22442.

Reception report was emailed to RRI the following day. QSL card arrived in the mail on 29 October 2014.

Email:
engl@rri.ro
eng@rri.ro

Radio Austria International

Oesterreichisher Rundfunk* transmitting from Moosbrunn was logged on 17 August 2014. Their German language broadcast featured "Die Essenz der Religionen" with classical  / religious music by W.A. Mozart, "Alfe Kurs" and "Pan-Europa-Picknick" from 05.10 to  05.50 UTC (broadcast time 05.00 to 06.15 UTC). Reception on 6.155 kHz was (SINPO): 55555 / +40 dB -- excellent on all accounts!

Reception report was emailed to Radio Austria International. QSL card/letter, along with ORF stickers, arrived in the mail on 23 September 2014.

Email:
oe1.service@orf.at


*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Slovakia International via Radio 700

Radio Slovakia International via Radio 700* in Kall-Krekel, Germany ws logged on 17 August 2014. A French language broadcast of News, Slovakia Magazine on current events and Slovakian pop music was heard from 17.00 to 17.30 UTC. Reception on 3.985 kHz was (SINPO) 55455 / +20 dB -- excellent!

Reception report was emailed to both

Radio 700 and Radio Slovakia International. Gavin Shoebridge at RSI promised to forward reception report to French language service and follow-up with QSL card a few days later. QSL card arrived in the mail on 9 September 2014.

Email:
christian.milling@funkhaus-euskirchen.de
gavin.shoebridge@rtvs.sk


*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Welle 370 via Radio 700

Welle370* in a special broadcast from Radio 700 in Kall-Krekel, Germany was logged on 17 August 2014. This German language broadcast of archive recordings of Welle370 was heard from 19.30 to 19.55 UTC.

The station signed on with a clarinet interval tune, followed by station ID: "Hello, Hello...Königs Wusterhausen...Hier ist Welle370..." This was repeated numerous times throughout the transmission, followed by archive recordings. The programme highlighted the "Bergfunk 2014 - Die Kulturtage in Königs Wusterhausen" and Bandcontest winner performing a German Punk Rock song, a 1920 recording of "Stille Nacht, Heiligen Nacht" and other old recordings.

Reception on 3.985 kHz from a remote receiver in the Netherlands was (SINPO) 44454 / +10 dB -- fair to good signal with clear audio despite QRM from a weaker Asian station on the same frequency. 

A sample of this "Exklusives Programm" at sign-on may be heard HERE. 

Reception report was emailed the following day to Welle370. A letter was posted later in the week. QSL card and brochure on the history of the station arrived on 26 January 2015.

Email:

verein@funkerberg.de

Website:

www.welle370.de

Address:

Förderverein "Sender Königs Wusterhausen" e.V.

Funkerberg 20

Senderhaus 1

15711 Königs Wusterhausen

Germany

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Little Feat Radio

Little Feat Radio*, transmitting from the UK, was logged on 16 August 2014. DJ announcements and station IDs between music tracks by Danny & the Juniors - "Rock-n-Roll is Here to Stay", Del Shannon - "You Can Get Hurt", Robert Palmer - "Addicted to Love" and siimilar tracks was observed from 19.33 to 20.00 UTC. Reception on 6.950 kHz was (SINPO) 44434- fair to good signal with clear audio, despite slight interference and long fades

Reception report was emailed on the same day. An eQSL arrived on 23 August.

Little Feat Radio* was logged again on 22 August 2014. Frequent IDs and DJ chatter between a selection of funk tunes was monitored from 18.40 to 19.10 UTC. Reception on 6.930 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 -- fair signal, slight fading, occasional utility interference and noise.

Reception report was submitted on same day. Terry at LFR replied with eQSL on 23 August 2014.

Email:
littlefeatam@gmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Mustang Radio

Mustang Radio, transmitting from the Netherlands, was logged on 15 August 2014.  A mix of pop/rock tunes, including: "Oh Rudy" by Little Richard, "Wall Street Shuffle" by 10cc, "Suspicion" by Elvis, "Universal Soldier" by Donovan, "Sounds of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel, "Ma Baker" by Boney and many times classics were heard from 18.40 to 19.15 UTC. Reception on 6.324 kHz was (SINPO) 54544 -- strong signal with clear audio, despite slight interference and minor fading. 

Reception report was emailed to Mustang Radio on the same day.

Email:

mustangradio@live.nl

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Laser Hot Hits

Laser Hot Hits*, broadcasting from the UK, was logged on 15 August 2014. Techno/dance tunes with DJ chatter and station IDs between songs were heard between 18.10 to 18.40 UTC. Reception on 4.026 kHz was (SINPO) 24332 - poor to fair signal with clear audio when not affected by CW interference, fading and atmospheric noise.

Laser Hot Hits was logged again on 18 August 2014. Pop/rock tunes, including "Take It to the Limit" - Eagles, "Sweet Little Lies - Fleetwood Mac, with DJ comments on free radio reception elsewhere and a UK pirate prosecuted for an offense was observed from 15.30 to  16.00 UTC. Reception on  6.950 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 - fair signal with clear audio despite fading, occasional utility interference and atmospheric noise. HERE's a sample of their transmission at 15.30 UTC.

Reception reports were emailed to Laser Hot Hits on the same day.

Email:

studio@laserhothits.co.uk

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Skyline International Radio

Skyline International Radio*, transmitting from the Netherlands, was logged on (Friday only) 15 August 2014. An assortment of 50s and 60s rock/pop tunes was monitored from 17.15 to 17.40 UTC. Reception on 3.905 kHz was (SINPO) 34323 -- fair signal strength with clear audio, despite long fades and atmospheric noise.

Reception report was emailed to Skyline International Radio on same day. An eQSL message was received from Henk of the Skline Boys on 19 August 2014.

Email:

skylinehorizon221@hotmail.com

 Website:

skylineshortwave.webs.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Premier Radio International

Premier Radio International*, transmitting from the west coast of Ireland, was logged on 13 August 2014. A variety of music was noticed, including Paul McCartney and disco with frequent IDs between songs, from 19.50 to 21.15 UTC. Initial reception was on 6.940 kHz, but this proved very noisy with QRM and QRN. In fact, the DJ mentioned the poor propagation numerous times, even after retuning to 6.930 kHz. However, reception on 6.930 kHz was not much better at (SINPO) 34333 -- fair signal, audible and clear speech at times, despite being noisy. Transmitter was switched off at around 20.15 UTC.

Reception report was emailed to Premier Radio International. On 16 August 2014,  Jimmy at Premier Radio sent this eQSL and some pictures of the station.

He also passed along this message: "Many thanks for your reception report and great that you were listening in Malaysia. Premier Radio broadcasts from the west coast of Ireland. We are still testing on 6.910Khz which I think we may hold onto, This frequency holds memories of Radio Dublin - The good times! We also use 6.915/6.905 KHz if 6.910 KHz has utility/noise also 6.930/6.940/6.950/6.960 KHz are used depending on conditions. The TX  used is a PLL 75Watt into an X80 Dipole with MFJ ATU. Check out Premier Radio. ie for further info. Thanks again Timm, and I hope to hear from you soon. Best 73's, Jimmy, Premier Radio International."

Email:

premierradio@yahoo.ie

studio@premierradio.ie

Website:

 premierradio.ie/

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Pink Panther Radio

Pink Panther Radio*, transmitting from the Netherlands, was logged on 13 August 2014. A mix of uninterrupted disco/Latin/reggae/pop tunes was heard from 19.55 to 21.00 UTC with station IDs only after 20.45 UTC. Reception on 6.803 kHz was (SINPO) 22332 -- poor to fair signal with occasionally clear audio, despite fading and intermittent QRM from fax transmission. 

Reception report was emailed and FaceBook messaged to Pink Panther Radio on the same day. Pink Panther replied with eQSL on 17 August 2014.

Email:

pinkpantheram@hotmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio GSV (Good Ship Venus)

Radio GSV (Good Ship Venus)*, transmitting from Scotland, was logged on 10 August 2014. Lively male DJ speaking at length between songs, asking for reception reports, mentioning "Radio GSV" and "shortwave on 6.265" from 20.18 to 21.00 UTC. Songs included  "Magic" by Pilot, a tune by U2, ELO and others. Reception on 6.265 kHz (SINPO) was 24321 -- weak to poor, barely audible, severe atmospheric noise and fading...essentially very noisy!
 

Reception report was emailed on the same day to Radio GSV. Lorraine at GSV emailed this eQSL and artwork from GSV, stating: "Greetings from The Good Ship Venus Radio GSV and thank you for the reception report . Yes, you heard Radio GSV playing a recording from WMR weekend music radio . Greetings from Scotland."

Email:

jonger34@hotmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Reflections Europe (Ireland)

Reflections Europe* in Ireland was heard on 10 August 2014. Christian religious programmes, including "Fountain of Truth" and "Frank & Ernest" was noted from 19.00 to 19.30 UTC. Reception on 12.255 kHz (12.257 kHz) at 19.00 UTC was (SINPO) 44434; at 19.25 UTC reception worsened to 24322 -- weak signal and barely audible. Reflections Europe was also received on 6.295 kHz under better reception conditions.

Reception report was submitted online at Reflections Europe website a few days later. The above eQSL was received on 12 August 2014.

Website:
www.reflectionseurope.com/

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Tango Italia

Radio Tango Italia*, transmitting from Italy, was logged on 10 August 2014. As the name of the station would imply, uninterrupted tango music with one station ID was heard from 17.10 to 17.45 UTC. Reception on 6.245 kHz was (SINPO) 34333 -- fair signal strength with moderate QRM, atmospheric noise and slight fading, otherwise audible and discernible speech and music was observed.

Reception report was emailed on the same day. On 11 August 2014, Tony at Radio Tango Italia replied with a very nice eQSL and email describing his TXer and antenna:  "I have homemade/homebrew solid state pll transmitter with 150W/250W of carrier and the modulation is a AM/DSB and so the power P.e.P. is about 600/1000W; the antenna is a folded dipole (gain 3 dB!) for 48mb in "V" inverted -- all homebrew from me! My location is in center of Italy. I hope that you appreciate my e-qsl. Ciao ciao, my friend."

Email:
libertango58@libero.it

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Atlantic 2000 International (via Germany)

Atlantic 2000 International*, transmitting from Kall-Krekel and Gohren, Germany, was logged on 10 August 2014. A mix of French and English pop tunes with frequent IDs in French, English and German was noted from 08.00 to 09.00 UTC. Reception on 9.485 kHz (in Gohren) kHz was (SINPO) 23332 -- weak signal, severe atmospheric noise, but audible; reception on 6.005 kHz (in Kall-Krekel) was (SINPO) 55545 - Excellent audio strength and clarity, with occasional fading. Both frequencies were logged from a remote receiver in the Netherlands.

HERE's how Atlantic 2000 International sounded from Gohren on 9.485 kHz at sign-on.
HERE's how Atlantic 2000 International sounded from Kall-Krekel on 6.005 kHz near the end of the transmission.

Reception report was emailed to Atlantic 2000 International shortly after transmission ended. This eQSL arrived on 19 August 2014. 

Email:

atlantic2000international@gmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Blackbeard

Radio Blackbeard*  was logged on 9 August 2014, Techno dance music with frequent station IDs and chatter from DJ was observed from 19.55 to 20.25 UTC. Reception on 6.950 kHz  was (SINPO) 55555 - exceptional strong and loud signal!

Reception report was emailed to Radio Blackbeard on same day.

Email:

radioblackbeard@hotmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University Twente, the Netherlands.

Radio Alice

Radio Alice*, transmitting from northern Netherlands, was logged on 9 August 2014. A variety of pop tunes by Creedence Clearwater Revival, Roxette, Johnny Cash, Every Brothers, Dr. Hook with IDs in Dutch and English was heard from 19.05 to 19.55 UTC. Reception on 3.905 kHz was (SINPO) 34443 -- fair signal strength with atmospheric noise and occasional deep fading, otherwise audible and clear speech most of the time.

Reception report was emailed on same day and follow-up emails weeks later. Finally, on 21 September 2014, Herman, the DJ and operator at Radio Alice, verified my report with an eQSL and message, saying: "I can confirm your reception. Thanks for the nice mail and the consistency strength of you to send me a new mail. I use an old army transmitter with 150 watt power / G2 AM modulated. The antenne is a peaked inverted V at 8 mtr high." Thank you, Herman.

Email:

radioalice@hotmail.com

*Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Rock Live Radio / Channel 292 (Rohrbach, Germany)

Rock Live Radio (Channel 292)*, transmitting from Rohrbach, Germany, was logged on 8 August 2014. Heavy Metal Rock from Rammstein, Guns 'n' Roses and similar groups were heard from 18.55 to 19.30 UTC on this German language station. Reception on  6.070 kHz was (SINPO) 33443 -- fair signal strength and clear audio despite some droning noise, fading and atmospheric noise was observed from a remote SDR receiver in the Netherlands.

Reception report was emailed to Channel 292 on the same day. This eQSL arrived from "Taxi Fritz" on 9 August 2014.

Email:

info@channel292.de

 *Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.

Gander Volmet (Newfoundland)

Gander Volmet* in Newfoundland, Canada was logged on  8 August 2014. From 00.25 to 00.30 UTC, meteorological reports for various cities in Canada, i.e. Gander, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa, Goose, Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, was observed. Cloud cover, temperature, dewpoint, wind speed and visibility was stated for each city. A male announcer presented data. He signed out for Gander, then Volmet in US was heard next. Reception on 10.051 kHz in USB mode (SINPO) was 44554 - occasional QRM, otherwise clear and audible speech was detected, using a remote receiver in the Netherlands.

HERE's how Gander Volmet sounded in the Netherlands. eQSL arrived later in the day, 8 August 2014.

Reception report was emailed to Gander Volmet on same day.

Email:
service@navcanada.ca

 *Logged using remote SRD receiver at University of Twente, the Netherlands.