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We’re Thrilled by the Wonderful Easter-Themed Photos Sent in by Our Listeners!

Here at Radio Delta, we’ve been absolutely delighted by the creative and festive Easter spirit shown by our amazing listeners. The Easter-themed photos that have been pouring in are filled with color, joy, and the essence of the season. From beautiful Easter egg decorations to adorable bunny-themed setups, our listeners are truly embracing the Easter vibes in style

Your Very Own Radio Delta Easter Egg – Unveil Your Creativity!

In the spirit of Easter, Radio Delta has a special surprise for all our dedicated fans. Introducing the “Radio Delta Easter Egg Challenge”! We invite each and every one of you to design your very own Radio Delta-themed Easter egg. Get creative, showcase your artistic flair, and let your imagination run wild! Share your masterpieces with us, and who knows, your egg might just steal the show!

Sharing Something Extraordinary about this Beautiful Easter Weekend

As we dive into this magical Easter weekend, let’s take a moment to appreciate the beauty and significance of this special time. A time for renewal, hope, and togetherness, Easter brings with it a sense of joy and celebration like no other. Whether it’s a family gathering, a moment of reflection, or simply enjoying the delights of the season, let’s cherish the moments that make this Easter weekend truly remarkable.

Tune in to Radio Delta for all the latest updates, exciting contests, and the best Easter tunes to accompany your festivities! Happy Easter, dear listeners!

This weekend, tune in to Radio Delta for some fantastic shows! We’ll be broadcasting on 12065 kHz on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons, extending into the night for long-distance listeners. On Sunday morning, catch us on 6110 kHz and 12.030 kHz, all in the shortwave band.

Welcoming New Team Members

Join us in welcoming our new team members! Erik De Vries will be hosting a live program for two hours every month. Erik is a passionate lover of LIVE radio and thrives on interaction with the audience. His show will feature a special segment, where listeners can request their favorite tracks during the broadcast. With an extensive collection of records, Erik is ready to delight you with a variety of songs. Additionally, Dieter from Hamburg is joining our team to enhance our content across various platforms. Together, we aim to make Radio Delta even more engaging with exciting news and updates. Let’s give a warm welcome to Dieter and Erik!

Listener’s Corner

We’ve had a wonderful week receiving numerous photos from listeners enjoying their coffee, tea, or water with Radio Delta in the background. Your snapshots have brought us joy, and you can find them on the news site of Radio Delta.

Special Messages Received

1. Dieter from Hamburg: Discovered the website of the DDXLK, the Danish DX Listeners´ Club, and shared insights into their activities and monthly magazine “DX-Fokus”. https://ddxlk.dk/ddxlk-site/ddxlk-da.eng

2. Mikael: Shared his experience listening to our show on 12030 kHz, mentioning the pleasant atmosphere of the music and strong signal during a lovely lunch outdoors. We’re delighted to have you as a listener, Mikael!

Stay tuned for more engaging content and exciting updates on Radio Delta. Tune in and be part of our vibrant community!

This Sunday, catch us on the airwaves at 6110 and 12.030 in the shortwave band. These detailed messages aim to showcase the meaningful interactions and connections Radio Delta International fosters with its listeners. Feel free to further personalize or expand upon these narratives to enrich the storytelling.

Expanding Our Reach

We’ve been extensively testing to potentially introduce broadcasts on the 31m band. Our ongoing tests aim to gauge the band’s performance, particularly its short skip capability during the daytime in Europe. This close-range efficiency is promising. The good reception reports from our listeners on 12.030 pushing us to explore new frequencies on the 25m band for the upcoming summer, enhancing our broadcasting flexibility.

Special Reception Shoutouts:

Peter from Whitstable, Kent, UK, a recent discoverer of Radio Delta International, shares his enchantment with the magic of radio. Despite the challenge of receiving a slightly weak signal on 6110, Peter is determined to optimize his receiver for clearer reception. He expresses anticipation for more engaging content and appreciates the station’s international perspective during these times of global connectivity.
Walt a loyal listener from Masset in Canada, recounts his reliance on Radio Delta International as his Saturday night companion. Reflecting on varying reception quality, Walt predicts the need for higher frequencies as spring approaches for better reception. He looks forward to the potential reach of 12030 during late evenings and commends the station for its consistent excellence.
Dieter, a devoted listener from Hamburg, Germany, shares his journey with Radio Delta International. Enthralled by the station’s personal touch and sense of community, Dieter highlights the unique connection felt with the station and fellow listeners. He praises the diverse music selection and special segments like “Aart goes DX,” emphasizing the inclusive and engaging nature of Radio Delta’s programming.

This weekend, you can tune in to Radio Delta on February 18, 2024, on 6110 kHz from approximately 6 UTC to 9 UTC, and also on 12.030 kHz from 9 UTC to 11:30 UTC.

Over the past week, extensive testing has been conducted with the new antennas. The results have not shown improvement compared to the existing antennas. Not every change leads to enhancement. However, a promising discovery was made that the new antenna provides excellent results on the 31-meter shortwave band. Further testing will be carried out to explore this success. Initial plans to utilize the 19-meter shortwave band in the future have been reassessed due to test outcomes indicating it may not offer optimal coverage across Europe. Continuous testing is underway to achieve the best possible outcome.

We express our gratitude to Harri from Oulu for the consistent and enjoyable musical contribution to the ‘Finnish Request’ program, airing from 6 UTC to 7 UTC.

In other news, Radio Monique has recently launched the 1332 kHz mediumwave frequency. Progress has been made with the installation of a new antenna last Saturday, February 17th. Further enhancements, including raising the antenna height and adjustments, are planned in the upcoming months. Visit our website to view new videos showcasing the developments at Radio Monique.

At Radio Delta, our team has been conducting a series of experiments to understand and compare the performance of shortwave radio transmissions. In this blog, we will share with you our findings and the insightful discoveries we’ve made along the way.

We have put together a series of videos that showcase the comparison between the 25-meter shortwave and the 49-meter shortwave. Through these demonstrations, we aim to illustrate the differences in transmission quality and reach between the two bands.

Transmission Details:

– **Radio Delta**: Frequency – 12.030 kHz, Power – 1000 watts (PEP)

– **Radio Mike**: Frequency – 5980 kHz, Power – 1600 watts (PEP)

– **Radio Continental**: Frequency – 5810 kHz, Power – 400 watts (PEP)

One of the key insights we’ve gained during our experiments is the impact of power on transmission strength. We observed that a doubling of power results in only a 3dB increase in strength. For example, if Radio Continental were to use 800 watts, it would be 3dB stronger.

In one of our videos, we demonstrate the significant difference in reception quality within a distance of 750km from Elburg, France. This highlights the impact of frequency and power on the reach and reception of our transmissions.

Interestingly, we found that during the daytime, the 25-meter band often provides clearer reception even at a distance of 500 kilometers. This unexpected observation has sparked further exploration into the specific conditions under which each shortwave band excels.

The entire journey of conducting these experiments has been a learning experience for us at Radio Delta. Our enthusiasm for testing and our commitment to self-built solutions have driven us to understand the nuances of shortwave transmissions, and the outcomes have exceeded our expectations.

As we continue our journey, we are excited about more experiments and experiences that lie ahead for our team at Radio Delta. Our dedication to self-improvement and learning is what motivates us to push the boundaries of our understanding of shortwave transmissions.

We are delighted to have shared this experiment with you, and we look forward to your continued support as we embark on further adventures in the world of shortwave radio.

Stay tuned for more updates, more experiments, and more exciting discoveries from Radio Delta!

This weekend, Radio Delta brings you an exciting lineup of programs and developments. Tune in on January 28, 2024, for a day filled with music, stories, and unique listening experiences.

Starting at 6:00 UTC, the Finnish Request show will kick off the morning broadcast on the frequency 6.110 kHz. Join us as we showcase the finest Finnish music and take your song requests.

At 9:00 UTC, get ready for the program “Radio Delta Goes DX.” Your host Aart will be discussing all reception reports, and this week, we have some truly remarkable ones. Stay tuned as we explore these unique reception stories.

From 10:00 UTC, tune in to 12.030 kHz for the program “5 Decades of Music.” In this program, you’ll have the opportunity to discover new music along with its fascinating background. We will also delve into the latest releases of the week, giving you insights into the stories behind the songs. This new segment will be a regular addition to the “5 Decades of Music” program on Radio Delta.

This Sunday is the perfect day to stay home and turn up the radio volume. Enjoy a variety of shows, immerse yourself in captivating stories, and explore the latest music releases.

In addition to our radio programs, we have also uploaded new videos on YouTube. Visit our website to read the accompanying stories and insights behind these videos.

We are delighted to share that a new listener from South America, Alf from Lima, Peru, has contributed to Radio Delta by recording Spanish station IDs. We have transformed Alf’s recordings into catchy jingles. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Alf (Alfredo) and hope that he continues to be an avid listener. Would you like to lend your voice to Radio Delta? Send us some beautifully recorded texts at info@radiodelta.am.

Furthermore, our testing on the 20-meter band has continued this past week. We are working towards broadcasting on this band in the future. With the help of dedicated listeners like Patrick Travers from Sheffield, we are evaluating the best frequency to ensure regular transmissions. We sincerely thank Patrick for his assistance and monitoring of the different frequencies.

On our website, you can also read a fascinating Radio Story from Rudd Wallet, a listener from the Netherlands. While on vacation in La Palma, Ruud had a short expedition and managed to receive Radio Delta. Discover his captivating tale on our website, radiodelta.am.

Join us this weekend and embark on a memorable journey with Radio Delta. Stay tuned for more captivating programs, music discoveries, and engaging stories.

The Belar AMM-2C Modulation Monitor is a precision, all solid-state AM demodulator designed to measure the modulation characteristics of Radio Delta International. With the self-built coupler, the AM modulation monitor is tuned to 6020 kHz (+/- 20 kHz). The AMM-2C utilizes a unique carrier-referencing system for the peak flasher indications. Peak flasher accuracy, as well as modulation alarm sensitivity, is independent of carrier level over more than a ±30% range. A built-in calibrator checks the accuracy of modulation readings. Isolated outputs are provided for the built-in modulation and carrier level alarms. Remote outputs are provided for all modulation indications as well as the carrier level.

We used the Telefunken S2525/3 very often on the Shortwave 48m. it’s a great transmitter with a very nice audio quality. This HF broadcast transmitter is fully solid-state up until the final power amplifier.

The S2525/3 has the following specifications:

1 Kilowatt continuous output power;
solid-state (except final stage YL-1510);
covers 1.5 – 30 Mhz, synthesized,10 Hz resolution.

Radio Atlantis was a Belgian-owned offshore pirate radio station, which operated in 1973 and 1974 from the coast of the Netherlands and Belgium. The station began broadcasting from the Radio Caroline Ship MV Mi Amigo. It was originally intended that programs would begin on 15 July 1973, using Mi Amigo’s 10-kilowatt transmitter on 773 kHz (388m). The station was owned by Belgian businessman van Landschoot’s. The station taped programs aimed at Flemish and Dutch audiences. They were recorded in a studio at Oostburg the Netherlands.

In October 1973, the station’s contract with Radio Caroline was terminated, following the collapse of the mast on Mi Amigo. The station acquired its own ship, naming it after van Landschoot’s wife, the MS Janine. Following three weeks of tests the station recommenced broadcasting on 30 December 1973. Both taped Flemish and mostly live English programmes were broadcast until the station was forced off the air by the Dutch Marine Offences Act. Radio Atlantis closed on the evening of 31 August 1974, the day before the act came into force.

On this page you can find photo’s from our personal collection:

The MS Janine
The MS Janine in Vlissingen harbour september 1974
Studio 2
Fred van den Bos (DJ) | van den Bos is weer los
Theo van de Velde
Luk van Kapellen (DJ) | Luc brengt u van uw stuk
Victor van Rein (DJ)

Since Radio Mi Amigo had closed suddenly in October 1978 the new ship finally appeared on the North Sea anchoring in various locations in mid-June 1979 and finally ending up in a position near the Thornton Bank, off the coast of Belgium.

Test broadcasts of continuous music, with occasional Radio Mi Amigo ID announcements, started on 25th June 1979 and continued for three days. After a further two days od silence, tests started again on 1ste July 1979.

Below you can find photo’s from our personal collection.