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Skybird returns to the supermarket shelves

FastRadioBurst 23 letting you know of our forthcoming shortwave transmissions this week. On Sunday 2nd June 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we bring you the return of Free Radio Skybird beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. Tune in and enjoy the return of the station that brings you the eclectic musical treats.

Our second show is KMRT on Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz via WRMI. This programme is part of the SOS – Supermarkets on Shortwave 2024 broadcasts. Expect “Blue Light Specials”, a nearing their sell by date cheese and crackers giveaway (*subject to availability and while stocks last) and a heart warming song from our night shift bakery team. So cut out the coupon of the local paper to save yourself 10% off the broadcast (one coupon only per listener please) and be very suprised what’s on sale in the centre aisle this week. Remember when it’s gone, it’s gone!

For more information on all our shows please email [email protected] and check out our Mixcloud page here.

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Lounging around at WORK

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FastRadioBurst 23 letting you know of our forthcoming shortwave transmissions this week. On Sunday 26th May 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we bring you The Imaginary Lounge beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold.

Stick on your best Interview whistle and flute and swan about with a martini glass in your hand whilst tuning into our shortwave VIP cocktail special. We’ve got some exclusive artistes performing live including The Standing Wave Ratio Band plus two brand new numbers from The BFO Light Orchestra. Alongside these cabaret greats will be some fine chilled exotica and relaxing tunes. Tune in and enjoy the high life!

Our second show is WORK on our new day of Wednesday 29th May 2024 at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz via WRMI. Enjoy some paid overtime via the airwaves with some job related classics, a rare CV training course record from 1973, the top 5 of what not to say in an interview situation and lots of lively tunes to get your through that night shift. Do remember that the foreman is watching even though it doesn’t look like he is. Clock in, tune in and then feet up until home time.

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For more information on all our shows please email [email protected] and check out our Mixcloud page here.

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Around the world, around the world

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FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of our shortwave outings this week. On Sunday 19th May 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we bring you Skybird Radio International which is beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. Expect all sorts of sounds from this world of ours.

Our second show is the WRMI edition later in the week on our new day of Wednesday 22nd May 2024 at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz. It’s a completely different show of global musicality! Take a musical trip without a passport twice this week around this round thing we know as Earth.

For more information on all our shows please email [email protected] and check out our Mixcloud page here.

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International sounds for the umbraphiles

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Hi I’m FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about this week’s shows. The first broadcast is to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 31st March 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz. This week we will bring you the worldwide sounds of Skybird Radio International. Tune in, chill out and listen to sounds from all around this planet of ours.

On Thursday 4th April via WRMI we bring you another episode of KSOL – The Eclipse Edition at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz. You could use this show as a rehearsal for the big event on the folowing Monday. You’ll need your solar glasses, telescopes, binoculars and solar filters at the ready and listen in while we bring you some path of totality musical classics. It may go dark for a few minutes but don’t worry, normal service will be resumed!

For more information on the shows please email [email protected] and check out our old shows here.

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Skybird goes worldwide again

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Good day all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 here bringing you news of this week’s Imaginary Stations transmissions. Beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 12th November 2023 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz, we have a special Peruvian Edition of Skybird Radio International. Expect some wonderful music in a true South American style.

A few hours later in the early hours of Monday 13th November via the transmitters of WRMI we have a different episode of Skybird Radio International at 0300 UTC on 9395 kHz and then repeated at 0400 UTC on 9455 kHz. Tune in chill out and listen to the sound of this world of ours.

For more information on the shows please email [email protected] and check out our old shows here.

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Shortwave stations are ACE and so are buses

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A big hi to all the SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 here bringing you news of this week’s Imaginary Stations transmissions. Beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 22nd October 2023 at 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 & 6160 kHz, we have Radio Ace featuring the Adventures of Flash Frisbone. If you love radio, you’ll love Radio Ace!

A few hours later via the transmitters of WRMI on Monday 16th October we have KBUS. The broadcast is at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz and then repeated at 0300 UTC on 9455 kHz. Expect some Bus Driver’s classics, Conductor’s sing-a-longs and a collection of sound effects from various ticket machines. Step aboard and enjoy the trip!

For more information on the shows please email [email protected] and check out our old shows here.

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Imagine the sound of international radio

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Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 here bringing you news of this week’s Imaginary Stations transmissions. Beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 15th October 2023 at 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 & 6160 kHz, we have the third episode of Skybird Radio International bringing you music and culture from all over the world. Tune in and enjoy some great jazz, electronica, pop and dub.

A few hours later via the transmitters of WRMI on Monday 16th October we have a different episode of Skybird Radio International. The broadcast is at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz and then repeated at 0300 UTC on 9455 kHz. No genres or no agendas, just some cool sounds from around planet earth featuring a collection of international platters that really do matter. Enjoy!