Seasons Greetings

Merry Xmas, Happy Chanukah, Happy Winter Solstice, or simply Seasons Greetings.

Tropo is still evident. In Bolsover this evening, from 18:30, the following were heard.

On 88.1 was Frequency FM, the Leeds pirate (confirmed by announcements). Surprisingly reasonable signal.

At the same time, there was evidence of substantially enhanced reception of stations from the south west. On 97.6 was Wyvern FM from the Herefordshire and Worcestershire area, while Beacon Radio 97.2 from Wolverhampton was strong enough for the RDS to be receivable
( _BEACON _ )

Also from the south west, on 87.7 was an Asian RSL with speech and chanting in an Asian language. Although virtually unidentifiable from announcements, an advert was heard for a supermarket in Smethwick, Birmingham. Ofcom RSL lists appear to identify the station as Radio Dashmesh.

Closer to home, Amber FM from the Heanor area was on 87.9. Very weak. Was playing Northern Soul music at the time.


So, quite a "catch" today. I doubt if Santa could do better on the radio in his flying sleigh :-)