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Radio Delta AMRadio Delta AM

Shortwave Signals Across Europe

Five Decades of Music, Radio Stories and real listener experiences — for everyone who still loves the magic of shortwave.

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Last played
Peru – Africa - Single Version
Last update: 22:40 UTC

Recently on Radio Delta

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Peru – Africa - Single Version
22:40 UTC
3 likes
Runrig – The Dancing Floor
22:35 UTC
Bread – The Guitar Man
22:31 UTC
Roger Daltrey – Giving It All Away
22:28 UTC
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – Mainstreet (Remastered)
22:24 UTC
2 likes
David Bowie – Absolute Beginners
22:19 UTC
1 like
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Listener reports and rating

Real reception reports, listener ratings and shortwave reception details from the Radio Delta community.

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Heard around Europe and beyond

Every reception report tells part of the Radio Delta AM story — shortwave signals travelling across Europe and beyond.

Every confirmed reception becomes part of the Radio Delta Listener Map.As reports grow, dedicated listeners automatically earn Silver, Gold or Platinum recognition.
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Radio Delta in short

Radio Delta AM combines European shortwave broadcasting, Five Decades of Music and a growing community of listeners.

Identity
Shortwave Signals Across Europe
Broadcasting from Elburg, the Netherlands, with confirmed reception reports from across Europe and beyond.
Format
Five Decades of Music
Classic tracks, Dutch moments and stories between the songs.
Community
Real listener reports
Reception reports help us understand coverage and keep shortwave alive.
Recognition
Silver, Gold & Platinum
Dedicated listeners are recognised automatically as their confirmed report collection grows.

The Radio Delta sound

Music, stories and the warm sound of AM radio — made for listeners who enjoy real broadcasting.

Programme promise

Five Decades of Music

Classic tracks from the 1960s to today, with a strong focus on five decades of memorable music.

Story layer

Record and radio stories

Record stories, radio memories, listener moments and short items between the songs.

Listener voices

Reports from across Europe

Reception reports, listener stories and real shortwave moments from the Radio Delta community.

Five Decades of Music

Listener favourites and playlist history

Listener favourites show which tracks connect with the audience. Playlist history shows what has recently been rotating through Radio Delta.

Listener favourites

Tracks liked by Radio Delta listeners during broadcasts.

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Bonnie Tyler – Total Eclipse of the Heart (Extended version)
6 likes · last: 10-07-2026 18:35 UTC
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ABBA – Knowing Me, Knowing You
4 likes · last: 07-07-2026 13:55 UTC
3
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Creedence Clearwater Revival – Bad Moon Rising
4 likes · last: 05-07-2026 13:37 UTC
4
Post Malone – Circles
4 likes · last: 01-07-2026 07:26 UTC
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Peru – Africa - Single Version
3 likes · last: 13-07-2026 13:50 UTC
6
Magic Finger Project – Sandstorm
3 likes · last: 03-07-2026 21:14 UTC

Playlist history

Based on the mAirList track history received by the website.

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Peru – Africa - Single Version
9 plays · last: 11-07-2026 22:40 UTC
2
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David Bowie – China Girl
8 plays · last: 02-07-2026 22:21 UTC
3
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Son Mieux – Dark Before The Dawn
7 plays · last: 10-07-2026 21:28 UTC
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Son Mieux – Morning
7 plays · last: 10-07-2026 19:50 UTC
5
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Son Mieux – Tonight
6 plays · last: 06-07-2026 02:26 UTC
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Son Mieux – Feels
6 plays · last: 06-07-2026 02:23 UTC
Shortwave approach

Seasonal bands, practical choices

Radio Delta AM follows a seasonal operating model. From late April until late October, 5970 kHz is normally the main evening frequency. From late October until late April, the evening focus moves to 3985 kHz, while 12085 kHz may be used for announced daytime broadcasts.

6040 kHz remains available as a backup frequency. Christmas transmissions, special broadcasts and propagation tests may differ from this normal model. The Broadcast Schedule is always the leading source for current UTC times and frequencies.

Current Broadcast Schedule  Technology updates

HFCC B-season

75 metres

3985 kHz

The main evening frequency from late October until late April, with a focus on autumn, winter and early-spring reception across Europe.

HFCC A-season

49 metres

5970 kHz

The main evening frequency from late April until late October. 6040 kHz remains available as a backup when propagation, QRM or programme planning requires another 49 metre frequency.

B-season / daytime

25 metres

12085 kHz

Mainly planned for daytime broadcasts from late October until late April, when propagation supports longer-distance reception on the 25 metre band.

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