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October 6, 2018

Parts 1-3 of the Interval Signals Special


When we scan around the shortwave bands we hear interval or tuning signals, a distinctive tune or sound that tells us who’s on air. On today’s special show we’re opening the vaults and exploring present and past interval signals. This is a three part series.

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Part 3:

Interval Signal Special Part 3


August 14, 2018

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September 24, 2016

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We will start the process of updated our logos with the new designs.




June 4, 2016

Interval Signals Special Part 1 & 2



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Interval Signals Special Part 1
When we scan around the shortwave bands we hear interval or tuning signals, a distinctive tune or sound that tells us who’s on air. On today’s special show we’re opening the vaults and exploring present and past interval signals. This is a two part series.
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Interval Signals Special Part 2
In Part 2 we continue opening the vaults and exploring present and past interval signals. An interval or tuning signal is a distinctive tune or sound that tells us who’s on air. This is a two part series.
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April 15, 2016

The Best of HRI: Number Stations & Oddities

Spy Station Special Part 1
In this special show we’re unravelling the cold spooky truth of a shortwave number station. We will cover undercover agents, past and present number stations and the rise of Asian number stations. 

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We are on air this weekend (SW + FM): 
WRMI 9955 0330-0400UTC Sundays (N.Am/S.Am/India)
WBCQ 5130 0330-0400UTC Mondays (N.Am)
Unique Radio 3210 0800-0900UTC Fridays & Saturdays (N.Aust/PNG/Solomon Is)
World FM 88.2MHz 0430UTC-0500UTC Thursdays & 1030UTC-1100UTC Sundays (Tawa, New Zealand)
Soundwave FM 107.7 and 87.8MHz 0200UTC Sundays (Napier, New Zealand)

Announcement: After 11 years we have stopped European transmissions, changing to a focus on the Africa/Asia region.

Spy Station Special Part 2 & 3 (Web only)
The "Koph" of Germany Jochen Schafer is our special producer for these two parts of the Spy Station Special. In his two shows he features rare recordings of number stations, specialising in German number stations. He also is a talented piano player. Impressive audio from a cassette recorder. These are from April 2005 and whilst accurate at the time some websites mentioned may no longer exist.  

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Get your special eQSL!
If you were lucky enough to intercept our transmission over shortwave via your own or web SDR radio we have a special spy edition eQSL just for you! 

April 8, 2016

The Best of HRI: Alien & UFO Special

Alien & UFO Special
Welcome to today’s special show. Ever since the 1947 Roswell spacecraft crash many people around the world wonder if their is life beyond earth. In 2013 an American survey found 50% of people believe we are not alone. In the next 30 minutes we’re looking into the truth about Aliens and UFOs. Are Aliens and myth or fact? Are most UFO’s flying saucers? Are crop circles faked? And are Alien abductions authentic?

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We are on air this weekend (SW + FM): 
Radio 700 7310 15h00UTC-15h30UTC Sundays (Europe)
WRMI 9955 3h30-04h00UTC Sundays (N.Am/S.Am/India)
WBCQ 5130 03h30-04h00UTC Mondays (N.Am)
Unique Radio 3210 0800-0900UTC Fridays & Saturdays (N.Aust/PNG/Solomon Is)
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand)
Soundwave FM 107.7 and 87.8MHz 02h00UTC Sundays (Napier, New Zealand)

From: educatinghumanity.com

March 24, 2016

A New Relay - Unique Radio

We officially welcome Unique Radio, a licensed shortwave relay from Queensland, Australia. The signal beamed to North Australia/PNG/Solomon Islands.
You can email them directly at: uniqueradio@dodo.com.au

Easter Show 2016

Easter Show 2016
On today's show we're playing egg-cellent music, comedy by the Goons, we’re investigating the real meaning of Easter and the Easter bunny (after all rabbits don't lay eggs!) and enjoying the Negro-Spiritual sounds of Paul Robeson.

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We are on air this weekend (SW + FM): 
Radio 700 7310 15h00UTC-15h30UTC Sundays (Europe)
WRMI 9955 3h30-04h00UTC Sundays (N.Am/S.Am/India)
WBCQ 5130 03h30-04h00UTC Mondays (N.Am)
Unique Radio 3210 0800-0900UTC Friday, Saturday (N.Aust)
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand)
Soundwave FM 107.7 and 87.8MHz 02h00UTC Sundays (Napier, New Zealand)

A Bilby from Australianwildlife.org

March 17, 2016

The Buzz Variety Show No.24

Show No.24
On today’s show we start with local Tasmanian and National news, music from INXS, comedy from Jimmy Fallon, the Shortwave wrap (audio clips), European Pirate News and Logs and finally finish off with music from Tom Jones.

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We are on air this weekend (SW + FM):
Channel 292 6070 19h00-19h30UTC Saturdays (Europe)
Channel 292 6070 00h00-00h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
Channel 292 6070 13h30-14h00UTC Monday (Europe)
Radio 700 7310 15h00UTC-15h30UTC Sundays (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (N.Am/S.Am/India)
WBCQ 5130 03h30-04h00UTC Mondays (N.Am) (In AM/CUSB)
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand)
Soundwave FM 107.7 and 87.8MHz 02h00UTC Sundays (Napier, New Zealand)

INXS From news.com.au

March 10, 2016

In The Zone Music Show No.5

Show No.5
On today’s musical journey were going back to the sixties, playing music from The Four Tops, Petula Clark, Brenton Wood, Leslie Gore and plenty more. Did you know the Beatles sung in German?.

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Hear us this weekend:
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Channel 292 6070 19h00-20h00UTC Satrudays (Europe)
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)

FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
Soundwave FM 107.7MHz & 87.8MHz Sundays (Napier, New Zealand) 

Lesley Gore from: ew.com

March 4, 2016

The Buzz Variety Show No.23

Show No.23
On today’s show we start with local Tasmanian and National news, music from Roxette, Comedy from John Cleese and Rowan Atkinson, the Shortwave wrap, European Pirate News and Logs and finally finish off with music from The Beatles.

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Channel 292 6070 19h00-19h30UTC Satrudays (Europe)
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sundays (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)
FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
Soundwave FM 107.7MHz & 87.8MHz Sundays (Napier, New Zealand) 

From Metrolyrics.com 

February 25, 2016

In The Zone Music Show No.4

Show No.4

In today’s musical journey were going back to the Wild West playing music from Al Caiola, Hugo Montenegro, we’re airing an SSTV image and playing other great tunes from Lalo Schifrin and Dick Hyman.

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)

FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
Soundwave FM 107.7MHz & 87.8MHz Sundays (Napier, New Zealand) 

Clint Eastwood From: 7-themes.com




February 18, 2016

The Buzz Variety Show No.22

Show No.22
On today’s show we start with local Tasmanian news, Comedy from a phone call between Donald Trump and Hilary Clinton, the Shortwave wrap and last but not least Pirate News and Logs.

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)

FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
Soundwave FM 107.7MHz & 87.8MHz Sundays (Napier, New Zealand) 

February 11, 2016

In The Zone Music Show No.3

Show No.3
In today’s musical journey were playing instrumentals music only. Yup, that’s it - who needs a good singing voice? Today we’ll hear from B. Bumble and the Stingers, The Champs, Dave Baby Cortez, Johnny Maddox, Lawrence Welk and Roger Williams. If I play a song with vocals by mistake an alarm will sound. We also have a question for you to answer near the end of the show!

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)


FM:

World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
Soundwave FM 107.7MHz & 87.8 2h00UTC Sundays (Napier, New Zealand)


January 28, 2016

The Buzz Variety Show No.21

Show No.21
On today’s show we begin with Australia day, bring you the usual segments; Satire News, comedy from French and Saunders and Pirate News and Logs.

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Radio 700 7310 15h00-15h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)

FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand) 
 

January 22, 2016

In The Zone Music Show No.2

Show No.2
In today’s musical journey we’re playing Techno, Gershwin, African traditional music and Spike Jones. Let’s begin our music journey and get in the zone. 

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:

Radio 700 7310 9h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
Radio 700 6005 11h30UTC Sunday (Europe)
Radio 700 3985 16h30 Sunday (Europe)
Radio 700 3985 21h00 Sunday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30 Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 AM/CUSB 4h30 Mondays (North America)
FM: World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand)  

We are on air for 30 minutes.

January 13, 2016

The Buzz Variety Show No.20

Show No.20
In today’s show we give a tribute to David Bowie, open the mailbag segment, Jimmy Fallon acapella, comedy from the Muppet Show "Pigs In Space" and European pirate logs.

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Hear us this weekend
We are on air this weekend covering three continents:

Shortwave:
Channel 292 6070 20h30-21h30 Saturday (Europe)
WRMI 9955 4h30-5h00UTC Sundays (North, South America, India)
WBCQ 5110 4h30-5h00UTC Mondays (North America)

FM:
World FM 88.2MHz 3h30-4UTC Thursdays (Tawa, New Zealand)