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Hans Knot International Radio Report July/August 2017
Hans Knot International Radio Report July/August 2017 Welcome to another issue of the International Radio Report and like every summer it will be one for the month of July and August. Thanks for the many response on last issue as well as memories and photos have been sent in for this and further issues. Enjoy the report! Sadly we have to start with bad news. May the 30th the following sad news came in from Mark Sloane (Pat Hammerton) ‘Sorry to report Hans my dear chum David Gilbee, Dave Mackay, died this weekend. He and I met on Radio 390 and worked together on 355. He was also my brother in law, marrying my sister Lis.’ Dave MacKay Radio 355 Photo: collection Pirate Hall of Fame I’m very sorry to hear this sad news Pat. Of course you know him far much better than I do. I met him on a handful of occasions and was in contact with him by e-mail through the years. Of course he was on special Radio Reunions a few times in England where we met during the last 20 years. But our very first meeting was one, were we sometimes talked about. It was a very special day just after the official opening of Melody Radio in London. I was there for a special for our magazine and he told me all about the station, the style of presentation but above all how much of the music was transferred to a machine which was just put into the market. It was Dave who brought me to the idea to do the same with my vinyl collection. -
Hans Knot International Radio Report December 2015 Welcome to This
Hans Knot International Radio Report December 2015 Welcome to this edition of the radio report and thanks for all the e mails with memories and more, which is most appreciated. Also this time there is a variety of subjects and so let’s start with the first one: Recently I was linked through to a message board where several people are exchanging memories and more. One of them was Terry Davis, which we know from offshore stations like Radio Atlantis and RNI. I added a memory by saying that Terry should also be remembered for his excellent ‘Beatles songs’ which were aired a lot on Radio Atlantis. Later he also worked together with Steve England in the jingle companies Tapetrix and Alfa Sounds. Well Terry sent some nice pictures from his Atlantis days in 1974. The first one is a photo from the bridge of the radioship, which was anchored in international waters off the Belgium coast in those days. The second one shows Steve England, Debbie and John Harding and a fourth person at the background which cannot be remembered by me. And finally here is a photo of the deck-hands Dean and Raffle, who were mentioned in the programs from the international service on Radio Atlantis. A regular in the report and friend since we met for the very first time in 1970 is Paul de Haan. On Saturdays I’m galley man - as I don’t want to name myself cook – on board the minesweeper ‘de Naarden’ in Delfzijl. Working there is also a machinist who was working with Dutch Marine in the seventies of last century. -
The Dutch Radio Day
The Dutch Radio Day It was in 1978 that Mike Baron and Nick Oakly from Music Radio Promotions asked as few people from the Netherlands, including Hans Knot, to cooperate in a special event called Zeezenders 20, which was held at Noordwijkerhout. Inspired by the Zeezenders 20 happening Rob Olthof from Amsterdam suggested that he, along with Hans, could organise small meetings for offshore radio fans. He made a beginning with the so- called ‘Movie Afternoons’. It was the time when private videos arose and so those 8mm movies, made by offshore radio anoraks, were screened and some discussions were launched. In 1980, Hans Verbaan of the Free Radio Campaign joined in and a group of interested people got together in a small building in Scheveningen harbour on quite a regular basis. These movie afternoons sometimes took place twice a year and it came to a point that there were more people than available chairs. Therefore some bigger locations in cities like Amsterdam, Haarlem, Utrecht and again Amsterdam had to be found. In 1984, the first guests were interviewed including Simon Barrett, Juul Geleick and Tom Mulder. In the meantime, the organising team was growing with Piet Treffers and Tom de Munck joining in. From the late eighties, more people from abroad - most of all Germany and Belgium - attended the event each year. During the nineties, more and more deejays and technicians from former offshore radio stations visited the Radio Days to be interviewed. Our team had been joined by Jelle Boonstra, who did a marvellous job within the Radio Day organisation during a period of 15 years. -
Communication Monthly Journal of the British Dx Club September 2014 Edition 478
ISSN 0958-2142 COMMUNICATION MONTHLY JOURNAL OF THE BRITISH DX CLUB SEPTEMBER 2014 EDITION 478 1974 2014 Contents 2-3 News from HQ 28 Radio Mi Amigo RSL 40-44 DX News 4-5 Open to Discussion 29 Webwatch 45-46 Beyond the Horizon 6-7 Twickenham Meeting 30-31 S European Report 46-49 MW Logbook 8-11 DXing in the 1970s 31 Propagation 50-51 Tropical Logbook 12-21 40 Years of BDXC ! 32-34 QSL Report 51-61 HF Logbook 22-23 Listening at Sea 1970s 35 Radio Australia 62-66 Alternative Airwaves 24-26 Listening Post 36-37 UK News 67 Contributors 27 Collectors’ Corner 38-39 MW Report 68 QSL Gallery 1970s News From H.Q. BDXC EDITOR CHRISSY BRAND (Contributions to Communication) Apt 827 Abito, 85 Greengate, SALFORD, M3 7NE Email: [email protected] TREASURER DAVE KENNY (Subscriptions & Change of Address) 10 Hemdean Hill, Caversham, READING, RG4 7SB Email: [email protected] SECRETARY ANDREW TETT (Enquiries & Publication orders) 19 Park Road, SHOREHAM-BY-SEA, BN43 6PF Email: [email protected] PRINTING ALAN PENNINGTON (Printing & Despatch queries) 10 Hemdean Hill, Caversham, READING, RG4 7SB Email: [email protected] AUDIO CIRCLE CHRISSY BRAND (Audio Circle Enquiries, Contributions) Apt 827 Abito, 85 Greengate, SALFORD, M3 7NE Email: [email protected] MEMBERS’ REP MARK SAVAGE (Members’ Rep on BDXC Board) 44 Carlton Avenue, FELTHAM, TW14 0EG Email: [email protected] Happy 40th Anniversary to the British DX Club! 40 summers ago who would have foreseen that The Twickenham DX Club would become respected around the world by the DX community; a club which would grow and outlive many of the radio stations that it monitored in its early years? There are several members from 1974 who are still with us on this ever evolving radio journey - who saw TDXC become BDXC and who helped Communication grow in size from three pages of typing to the 60 plus pages of news, logs, and photos that it is today- in print and in electronic format. -
Freewave-470
FREEWAVE • media magazine Jaargang 37 — nummer 470 — februari 2014 www.freewave-media-magazine.nl Voorwoord Beste lezers, COLOFON Nederland is het land van spaarders bij uitstek. Wordt u Exploitatie: Stichting Media Communicatie ook altijd overspoeld met vragen door de kassière van de Hoofdredacteur: Hans Knot supermarkt: “Kassabon?”, “Lege flessen?”, “Doet u mee aan de zoveelste actie?” en natuurlijk: “Spaart u zegel- Lay-out: Jan van Heeren tjes?” Je zou bijna wensen dat er een ja/nee etiket werd Druk: RCG, Groningen ontworpen om op je boodschappentas te plakken, zodat je van alle vragen af was. Vaste medewerkers: André van Os, Michel van Hooff (Nederland); Vorig jaar liep een ludiek bedoelde spaaractie van de Vpro- Rene Burcksen, Jan Hendrik Kruidenier (VS); gids af. Leden konden door een jaar lang(!) een zegeltje uit te knippen, sparen voor korting in de Vpro-shop. Won- Jelle Knot (Internationaal); Martin van der Ven derlijk genoeg stroomden de zegeltjes destijds binnen bij (internetnieuws); Ingo Paternoster (Duits- de omroep. We hebben er wat voor over! land); Gijs van den Heuvel (Caribisch Gebied) In de jaren ‘60 was sparen ook al heel gewoon. Hans Knot Verantwoordelijke uitgever: bekijkt nu eens hoe de Engelse huisvrouw er mee omging. Stichting Media Communicatie, Jan-Fré Vos, En zelf moest ik meteen denken aan de spaarzegels van de Spar uit mijn jeugd met de, eerlijk toegegeven, prachtige Kornoeljestraat 4a, 9741 JB Groningen slagzin: “Kopen bij de Spar is sparen bij de koop.” E-mail: [email protected] www.mediacommunicatie.nl Ook onder Freewave Media Magazine lezers zullen zich on- getwijfeld veel spaarders bevinden. -
Radio Evolution: Conference Proceedings September, 14-16, 2011, Braga, University of Minho: Communication and Society Research Centre ISBN 978-989-97244-9-5
Oliveira, M.; Portela, P. & Santos, L.A. (eds.) (2012) Radio Evolution: Conference Proceedings September, 14-16, 2011, Braga, University of Minho: Communication and Society Research Centre ISBN 978-989-97244-9-5 Live and local no more? Listening communities and globalising trends in the ownership and production of local radio 1 GUY STARKEY University of Sunderland [email protected] Abstract: This paper considers the trend in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in the world for locally- owned, locally-originated and locally-accountable commercial radio stations to fall into the hands of national and even international media groups that disadvantage the communities from which they seek to profit, by removing from them a means of cultural expression. In essence, localness in local radio is an endangered species, even though it is a relatively recent phenomenon. Lighter- touch regulation also means increasing automation, so live presentation is under threat, too. By tracing the early development of local radio through ideologically-charged debates around public-service broadcasting and the fitness of the private sector to exploit scarce resources, to present-day digital environments in which traditional rationales for regulation on ownership and content have become increasingly challenged, the paper also speculates on future developments in local radio. The paper situates developments in the radio industry within wider contexts in the rapidly-evolving, post-McLuhan mediatised world of the twenty-first century. It draws on research carried out between July 2009 and January 2011for the new book, Local Radio, Going Global, published in December 2011 by Palgrave Macmillan. Keywords: radio, local, public service broadcasting, community radio Introduction: distinctiveness and homogenisation This paper is mainly concerned with the rise and fall of localness in local radio in a single country, the United Kingdom. -
Radio in 1984
UK and Ireland Radio Stations in 1984 During the 1980s, there were six main radio services in the UK: Radios 1 to 4, BBC 1984 is a good point at which to take a snapshot. A major expansion of BBC and local and regional radio and a single tier of independent local stations. Most Independent local radio had just completed, supported by the opening of new stations broadcast on both FM and AM, known as simulcasting. The main FM spectrum between 102 and 105 MHz. Most parts of the country could receive exception was Radio 1, which was only available on AM. However, the BBC either a BBC or independent local radio station, but not necessarily both. The national networks broadcast separate FM and AM programmes at certain times. reorganisation of the local radio FM sub-bands did not happen until 1986-7, so Radio 1 borrowed Radio 2’s FM network for a few hours a week. A few Radio 2 many stations (or their successors) now use different frequencies. Many music programmes were also carried on FM only with sport opting out on AM. transmitter powers were also increased after the frequency changes. Radio 3’s AM network sometimes broadcast cricket commentaries with regular By 1984, all of the minor upgrades to the BBC’s national AM networks, following programmes on FM only. Meanwhile Radio 4’s FM network opted out with the reorganisation in 1978 had been completed, leaving them (essentially in their education programmes. final form). The re-engineering of the FM network had begun with 30 new sites Simulcasting was needed because most car radios were AM-only during the added since the late 1970s and several transmitters upgraded to mixed 1980s and many AM-only portable radios purchased in the 1960s and early 1970s polarisation. -
A Very Warm Welcome to This Christmas 2019 Edition of the Hans Knot International Radio Report. Who Ever Thought That This Repor
A very warm welcome to this Christmas 2019 edition of the Hans Knot International Radio Report. Who ever thought that this report would still be published after so many years. Still many people around the world want to share memories, discuss subjects concerning radio and have their photographs digitalized for sharing. First of all I want to wish you and your relatives a very happy Christmas and all best wishes possible for 2020. Of course there was a lot of response on the early November report and in this one there is a selection of these responses starting with the one from Ian Johnston who wrote: ‘An excellent read as usual Hans! On one point concerning newspaper advertising - I was with Radio Scotland 242 and also writing for a newspaper group. Obviously I mention 242 a lot in my articles and asked the editor if he had any objections. His reply was that since the station came on air the newspaper advertising had increased because the advertisers liked to print "As heard on Radio Scotland”!’ Yes Ian profit on both sides was a logical thing although newspapers in the Netherlands were not always happy with the popularity of the offshore radio stations. Next is Robb Eden, who we know from RNI and Caroline. ‘Sincere thanks for yet another action packed newsletter. Referring to your article from Mr. Bollier I believe that all the DJ's and crew who worked on the ship will confirm that we had access to all areas of the ship. In fact, considering that MEBO Ltd. -
The Pirates and Pop Music Radio
SELLING THE SIXTIES Was pirate radio in the sixties a non-stop psychedelic party – an offshore discothèque that never closed? Or was there more to it than hip radicalism and floating jukeboxes? From the mavericks in the Kings Road and the clubs ofSohotothemultinationaladvertisers andbigbusiness boardrooms Selling the Sixties examines the boom of pirate broadcasting in Britain. Using two contrasting models of unauthorized broadcasting, Radios Caroline and London, Robert Chapman situates offshore radio in its social and political context. In doing so, he challenges many of the myths which have grown up around the phenomenon. The pirates’ own story is framed within an examination of commercial precedents in Europe and America, the BBC’s initial reluctance to embrace pop culture, and the Corporation’s eventual assimilation of pirate programming into its own pop service, Radio One. Selling the Sixties utilizes previously unseen evidence from the pirates’ own archives, revealing interviews with those directly involved, and rare audio material from the period. This fascinating look at the relationship between unauthorized broadcasting and the growth of pop culture will appeal not only to students of communications, mass media, and cultural studies but to all those with an enthusiasm for radio history, pop, and the sixties. Robert Chapman’s broadcasting experience includes BBC local radio in Bristol and Northampton. He has also contributed archive material to Radios One and Four. He is currently Lecturer and Researcher in the Department of Performing Arts and Media Studies at Salford College of Technology. Selling the Sixties THE PIRATES AND POP MUSIC RADIO ROBERT CHAPMAN London and New York First published 1992 by Routledge 11 New Fetter Lane, London EC4P 4EE Simultaneously published in the USA and Canada by Routledge a division of Routledge, Chapman and Hall, Inc. -
Radio Mi Amigo DJ Peter Van Dam Has Died
Radio Mi Amigo DJ Peter van Dam has died DATELINE 6th January 2018 Peter van Dam - described as the great godfather of Flemish pop radio, has died at the age of 65. Best remembered for his programmes on Radio Mi Amigo, Peter also worked on other offshore stations - Radio 199, Radio Caroline and Radio Atlantis. After offshore radio Peter worked on many land-based radio stations including TROS, AVRO, KRO, Radio 10 Gold, Hilversum 3, VTM, MaevaFM, Radio Contact, Radio 192 and Radio Flandria (where he was launch Programme Director). Colleague Eric Hofman paid tribute to Peter and his contribution to Flemish radio - "The first time we met was in Vilvoorde when we became colleagues. He was a great guy, with a huge personality, both in the studio and outside. A man with a phenomenal sense of humour, a lightning-fast thinker, a genius radio maker and top disc-jockey. The only Belgian who became a DJ at Hilversum 3 in prime time and the only Belgian to present the Pinkpop Festival - a whole honour. The name Peter van Dam remains inextricably linked to the golden age of radio which he presented in his inimitable, unique style. Peter is synonymous with Radio Atlantis, Caroline, Hilversum 3, but primarily Radio Mi Amigo, where he first broadcast live on board the MV Mi Amigo and later recorded programmes in Spain. Greece also became acquainted with his enormous radio talent and experience, where he helped to promote Karpathos FM from the bottom to the top of the ratings. For me Peter van Dam is the best Belgian deejay ever. -
An Introductory History of British Broadcasting
An Introductory History of British Broadcasting ‘. a timely and provocative combination of historical narrative and social analysis. Crisell’s book provides an important historical and analytical introduc- tion to a subject which has long needed an overview of this kind.’ Sian Nicholas, Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television ‘Absolutely excellent for an overview of British broadcasting history: detailed, systematic and written in an engaging style.’ Stephen Gordon, Sandwell College An Introductory History of British Broadcasting is a concise and accessible history of British radio and television. It begins with the birth of radio at the beginning of the twentieth century and discusses key moments in media history, from the first wireless broadcast in 1920 through to recent developments in digital broadcasting and the internet. Distinguishing broadcasting from other kinds of mass media, and evaluating the way in which audiences have experienced the medium, Andrew Crisell considers the nature and evolution of broadcasting, the growth of broadcasting institutions and the relation of broadcasting to a wider political and social context. This fully updated and expanded second edition includes: ■ The latest developments in digital broadcasting and the internet ■ Broadcasting in a multimedia era and its prospects for the future ■ The concept of public service broadcasting and its changing role in an era of interactivity, multiple channels and pay per view ■ An evaluation of recent political pressures on the BBC and ITV duopoly ■ A timeline of key broadcasting events and annotated advice on further reading Andrew Crisell is Professor of Broadcasting Studies at the University of Sunderland. He is the author of Understanding Radio, also published by Routledge. -
Freewave Niet Toegestaan
COLOFON INLEIDING Exploitatie: Stichting Media Communicatie Beste Lezers, Hoofdredacteur: Hans Knot Lay Out: Jan van Heeren Welkom bij het februarinummer waarin U tal van Druk: EPC bekende rubrieken tegenkomt. Maar ook een prachtig historisch verhaal over het ontstaan Vaste Medewerkers: van de radio in Argentinië. Tevens blikt Rob Walter du Bateau, Michel van Hooff (Neder- Olthof terug op zijn televisiekijkgedrag en is er land); Rene Burcksen, Jan Hendrik Kruidenier een voorpublicatie over het 3e deel van de serie (VS); Jelle Knot (Internationaal); Eric Wiltshire boeken over Radio Mi Amigo in dit nummer terug (Satelliet); Ingo Paternoster (Duitsland); Gijs van te vinden. De service van banken en de giro der Heuvel (Caribisch Gebied); Howard Rose worden steeds slechter waardoor de adres- (England); Etienne Kerremans (België) vermelding op de afschriften niet staan vermeld en sommige betalingen bij SMC niet zijn te Verantwoordelijke Uitgever traceren. Doet U een betaling, vermeldt dan Stichting Media Communicatie altijd het adres op de overschrijvingskaart. SMC Postbus 53121 is U dankbaar. Nog enkele weken en de 1007 RC Amsterdam radiodag is daar, voor die tijd proberen we U ook nog het maartnummer te sturen. Andermaal Correspondentieadres: veel leesplezier. Hans Knot, Postbus 102, 9700 AC Groningen Hans Knot Lidmaatschap: INHOUD Nederland: Euro 23,- Perikelen (p. 3) Europa: Euro 28,- Heden en verleden (p. 5) Rest v/d wereld: Euro 34,50 Nederland Mediawarland (p. 11) Nieuws uit Belgie (p. 13) Einde abonnement? Nieuws uit Engeland (p. 15) Op de adresband staat de datum waarop het 50 jaar TV in Nederland en SMC (p. 16) abonnement afloopt. Vernieuw dit tijdig! Foto’s Radio Mercur (p.