AM & Shortwave History
Radio Stories is our collection of radio stories about the history, experiments and people behind AM and shortwave radio. From legendary offshore stations and pirate radio to today’s licensed low-power broadcasters — these are the stories that keep radio alive.
This section is about more than frequencies and transmitters. It is about curiosity, persistence and the passion that drove broadcasters to experiment, build, transmit and connect — often against the odds.
Choose a topic below to explore stories from across Europe and beyond, shaped by real experiences, real equipment and real listeners. You can also discover more about our station on About Radio Delta AM.
Pirate Radio Stories
Stories from illegal radio stations across Europe — on shortwave, medium wave and VHF — with the people, equipment and memories behind them.
Explore Pirate Radio →Offshore Radio Ships
The legendary ships that broadcast from international waters and shaped radio history — stations, studios and the engineering that made it possible.
Explore Offshore Radio Ships →Licensed Shortwave & LPAM Stations
Legal shortwave and low-power AM broadcasters — from the Netherlands and around the world — including licenses, frequencies, power levels and real reception experiences.
Explore Licensed Stations →