Tag Archives: Shortwave Pirates

Pirate Radio Recordings: Boombox Radio

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Thomas

This morning, around 11:15 UTC, I caught a pirate that I had never heard on air before: Boombox Radio. Though rather weak, over the course of their 31 minute broadcast on 6,925 kHz AM, the signal did increase significantly (possibly … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: X-FM

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: three hours of the pirate radio station X-FM. This broadcast was recorded this morning, starting around 2:00 UTC, on 6,950 kHz AM. X-FM can even be received in C-Quam stereo–something I have yet to try. This … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Radio GaGa

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: two recordings of the pirate radio station, Radio GaGa. Both of these broadcasts were recorded on 6.925 MHz in the upper side band on February 23rd, 2013; the first one at 12:40 UTC, the second one … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: WMPR

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: 32 minutes of pirate radio station, WMPR. I recorded this broadcast of WMPR on 6.925MHz AM on February 17th, 2013 at 10:00 UTC. You’ll note that this recording sounds a little “brighter” than a typical shortwave … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Radio GaGa

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Thomas

For your listening pleasure: 28 minutes of pirate radio fun, courtesy of Radio GaGa. Recorded on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013–starting around 00:10 UTC–on 6.925 MHz (USB). Click here to download the MP3 of the recording, or simply listen below: Standard … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Rave On Radio

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Thomas

While Rave On Radio‘s upper side band signal was fairly weak, at least in my part of the world, on Friday night, I managed to record it just the same.  The broadcast started around 23:15 UTC (February 1st) on 6,925 kHz. I believe … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Red Mercury Labs

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Thomas

Last Saturday night, I caught the shortwave radio pirate, Red Mercury Labs, on 6.9251 MHz in the upper side band. This broadcast, which started around 1:57 UTC, contains a great mix of rock music with some commentary throughout. You can … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Renegade Radio

Posted on January 15, 2013 by Thomas

Friday night (late) I caught Renegade Radio on 6.93 MHz in the upper side band. Renegade’s signal was consistently clear for unusually noisy conditions, though the station was occasionally plagued with transmitter problems.  I did not edit these out in … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: Dit Dah Radio

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Thomas

Being a fan of Morse code (or CW), I have a special affinity for pirates that use “the sacred language” in their broadcasts. Last night, around 00:30 UTC (only a few minutes after WKND began broadcasting) I heard Morse Code on 6.935 MHz … Continue reading →

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Pirate Radio Recordings: WKND

Posted on December 24, 2012 by Thomas

The holidays are a great time to listen for pirates on the shortwave spectrum. Since many pirates are on holiday leave from their day jobs, they have a little more time to broadcast. Last night, the first pirate I heard … Continue reading →

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