Another Arrow from Holland

In addition to Arrow Classic Rock 87.7, this evening (approx 4pm) I heard Arrow Jazz FM on 90.5

Much weaker than Arrow Classic Rock, but still audible down the A1 motorway as far as the M18. Soon after joining the M18, the signal was sadly lost underneath BBC Radio 2 from Sutton Coldfield, on the same frequency.

Quite enjoyable to listen to, music included hits by groups like the Style Council.

Jingle was similar to that of Arrow Classic Rock, but in a more jazzy/mellow style.


In addition, Dutch Radio 2 on 88.0 and Dutch Radio 1 on 91.8 were still audible.


By 10pm, the tropo has, sadly, gone. Hope it comes back soon ...

We traverse afar ...

so said the "three kings of orient" in the Xmas carol. And today, so do radio waves, on the VHF FM band at least.

The high pressure over the UK which is currently causing the annoying fog is also responsible for the tropospheric ducting, well they say it's an ill wind that blows no good :-)

Following stations were noted in Clowne, from 17:00 -

87.7 CAZ FM. Dutch, probably from Flevoland on the north Holland coast. With scrolling RDS (at one point, "CAZ" was on the RDS). Mostly in a foreign language, Xmas greetings from pop stars (including Destiny's Child) were in English. Format is pop music, both recent and oldies.

91.7 Unidentified. Sounds German. Playing what sounded like Xmas music.

100.7 Q-Music. Belgian. Heard before. Freq not listed (perhaps West Vlaanderen on 100.8?)

106.4 Kiss FM from East Anglia. English (when some rap records played, still in English - just about!). RDS = __KISS__

106.9 Again unidentified, language sounded French.

No chance of "following yonder star" until the fog lifts, however ...

Seasons Greetings!