Vacuum tubes inside the Radio Delta AM shortwave transmitter in Elburg, Netherlands.
Independent since 1975

Real radio. Real listeners.

Every reception report adds a pin to our world map — and sometimes becomes a Listener Story.

On air since 1975

Radio Delta AM is an independent shortwave station from Elburg, Netherlands – on air since 1975. Built around a living community of Radio Delta Heroes — reception reports, listener stories, and hands-on engineering. We transmit, listen, measure, improve, and share — so shortwave stays human.

Community driven, engineering focused

We love “real radio”: antennas, RF, audio processing, and the magic of signals travelling across borders — without the internet. Every reception report is proof of propagation — and a personal moment worth saving.

  • Heroes first. Your report becomes a pin — and may become a shout-out or Listener Story.
  • Hands-on shortwave. We build and maintain our own chain — and share what works (and what doesn’t).
  • Document & teach. Articles and videos help others learn, rebuild, test receivers, and experiment.

Station profile

A quick snapshot of what we do — and why it still matters.

Location
Elburg, Netherlands
Distance reference for the Listener Map.
Platform
Shortwave broadcast
Real RF + real propagation conditions.
Community
Reception reports & stories
Pins, quotes, Listener Stories.
Learn & build
Technical videos
Transmitters, antennas, audio processing.

Tip: start with a reception report — then watch your pin appear on the map.

Heard around the world

Every pin is a listener — and every listener is a Radio Delta Hero. From Elburg to the world.

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Stories first. Then the transmitters.

Listener Stories

Reception reports turned into human stories — the warmth behind the signal.

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Radio Stories

Pirates, offshore ships, LPAM stations — radio history kept alive.

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Become a Radio Delta Hero. Send a reception report — your pin appears on the map and you become part of the Radio Delta story.