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Title: "Unraveling the Mystery: Dutch Commercials on Shortwave!"
Hey folks, after a two-month hiatus from shortwave radio, I'm excited to share an unexpected discovery I made today! 📻✨
Date: February 10th, 2024
Time: 9:53 UTC / 10:53 CET (local time)
Frequency: 891 kHz
Equipment Used: WebSDR in the Netherlands
As I fired up my trusty WebSDR in the Netherlands this morning, little did I know I was about to stumble upon a mystery straight from the heart of Europe. Tuning into the shortwave frequencies, my ears were met with the unmistakable sounds of a Dutch radio station broadcasting at 891 kHz.
But here's where things get even more intriguing: amidst the crackling static and foreign voices, I began to hear advertisements... in Dutch! Yes, you read that right – commercials for everything from stroopwafels to tulip bulbs, all in a language I hadn't heard in months.
It's as if the airwaves themselves were bringing a taste of Dutch culture and commerce straight to my ears, leaving me both bemused and intrigued. Who knew that a simple radio tune-in could lead to such unexpected encounters?
Has anyone else encountered similar surprises while exploring the airwaves? What secrets do you think lie hidden within the frequencies of the Netherlands? Join me as we unravel this enigma together and rediscover the magic of shortwave radio! 🕵️♂️📻🇳🇱
Hey folks, after a two-month hiatus from shortwave radio, I'm excited to share an unexpected discovery I made today! 📻✨
Date: February 10th, 2024
Time: 9:53 UTC / 10:53 CET (local time)
Frequency: 891 kHz
Equipment Used: WebSDR in the Netherlands
As I fired up my trusty WebSDR in the Netherlands this morning, little did I know I was about to stumble upon a mystery straight from the heart of Europe. Tuning into the shortwave frequencies, my ears were met with the unmistakable sounds of a Dutch radio station broadcasting at 891 kHz.
But here's where things get even more intriguing: amidst the crackling static and foreign voices, I began to hear advertisements... in Dutch! Yes, you read that right – commercials for everything from stroopwafels to tulip bulbs, all in a language I hadn't heard in months.
It's as if the airwaves themselves were bringing a taste of Dutch culture and commerce straight to my ears, leaving me both bemused and intrigued. Who knew that a simple radio tune-in could lead to such unexpected encounters?
Has anyone else encountered similar surprises while exploring the airwaves? What secrets do you think lie hidden within the frequencies of the Netherlands? Join me as we unravel this enigma together and rediscover the magic of shortwave radio! 🕵️♂️📻🇳🇱