In the quiet town of Marsangy, France, the morning of January 12, 2025, broke with the promise of an extraordinary radio experience. Maurizio Naldi, a dedicated radio enthusiast, had set up his equipment the night before, ensuring everything was ready for the much-anticipated broadcast from Radio Delta. With his Kiwi SDR receiver aglow on the desk and an 18-meter long end-fed antenna stretched across his garden, Maurizio felt the familiar thrill of listening to the airwaves.

As the clock struck 7:30 UTC, the first notes of AC/DC’s classic “You Shook Me All Night Long” erupted from his speakers, filling the room with energy. Maurizio’s fingers danced over the controls of his recording setup, eager to capture every moment. The signal was remarkably strong, marked at S9-S9+20 on the S-meter, with only slight fading occurring, a testament to the perfect conditions for a memorable reception.

A few minutes later, at 7:33, Maurizio was transported back in time as he listened to the tale of Roland Schmidt, the first receiver of Radio Delta in Germany. The nostalgia of radio history washed over him, creating a deep connection with the waves carrying the stories of distant lands. As the broadcast continued, the sounds of various jingles flowed into his space, the announcements in Spanish, Dutch, German, and French highlighting the cosmopolitan spirit of Radio Delta.

By 7:37, the tunes shifted once again, this time featuring “Tomorrow is Another Day” by The Buffoons and “Morning Sunbird” by A la Carte. The music enveloped him, turning his quaint study into a bridge across Europe. At 7:44, a heartfelt tribute to The Cranberries began, a band that had defined a generation. On cue, “Dreams” drifted into the airwaves, followed closely by “In the Dutch Mountains” by Nits, almost echoing the memories Maurizio held dear.

As the programme continued with announcements like “Good Morning Europe” at 7:54, Maurizio savored each shared note and story. Time seemed to collapse in on itself, the solid morning fading into a beautiful haze of sound and memory. The final moments of the broadcast featured “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing” by Aerosmith, and by 8:00, the programme dedicated itself to The Cranberries, wrapping up their incredible journey from Limerick, accompanied by a gentle reminder of the antenna updates and a brief weather update.

Maurizio sat back, reflecting on the connection he had forged through the airwaves. In that moment, with his recording safely stored and the echoes of music still ringing in his ears, he felt a profound appreciation for the world of radio – a world that connected people across distances, cultures, and generations.

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1 thought on “Maurizio’s Morning Melody: An Experience with Radio Delta

  1. Great story. Many greetings to Maurizio and good listening to Radio Delta again.

    73 from Germany, Dieter

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