The function of this beacon is not immediately clear to me. I got no further than: primarily supports air navigation in the Bremen/Hamburg/Bremerhaven region of northern Germany. It is not aligned with any of the runways.
NDB WSN Weser located between Bremen and Hamburg (Skyvector)
The beacon can be observed from some distance at Google Streetview, south of Holste.
An eQSL from Radio Uniek. It was Hugo Matten who made me aware with his post that this pirate station says that they are broadcasting from Coevorden, my ‘temporary’ QTH until our new house is built. It is quite uncommon for radio stations to advertise their QTH, so maybe we should take it with a grain of salt. On the other hand: with the muncipality of Coevorden being almost 300 square kilometers you might wonder how much they really give away.
eQSL Radio Uniek, Coevorden, 1621 kHz
After I sent my report it was confirmed 5 minutes later, live in the broadcast:
A day later the eQSL was delivered in my inbox. Big thank you to Chris and Linda!
UPDATE: First time in 45 years that I got beer coasters for a reception report. Thank you Radio Uniek.
This week I received a QSL for my reception of Harbour Light of the Windwards, broadcasting with 10 kW from Carriacou, Grenada. Mr. Randy Cornelius confirmed my report, apologizing that he was a little bit late. Which is no problem at all, as it just took a few weeks only.
We had a pleasant email conversation about radio history. Mr. Randy Cornelius wrote:
I was born in 1962 in Monrovia Liberia where my parents were working at ELWA radio. We later left Africa and went to Antigua here in the Caribbean in the early 70’s where my parents started another Christian radio station – Caribbean Radio Lighthouse. Then I joined my parents here in Carriacou, Grenada in 1990 to build the Harbour Light. I have been here ever since.
Now the nice thing is that I received ELWA Radio (and got their iconic QSL) and Carribean Radio Lighthouse as well. And this was not my first QSL for Harbour Light of the Windwards. In 1992 they replied to my reception report as well, and most likely it was Mr. Cornelius who replied. Unfortunately as given my relocation my QSL collection is in storage right now I don’t have access to my collection and can’t confirm, but I promised him to check as soon as possible.
My reception report was for a program of Pastor Hunt, in pretty good quality:
If you want to learn more about the transmitter of Harbour Light of the Windwards, you can consult this webpage.
NDB MYN on 371 kHz, the navigation beacon for Münster Osnabrück International Airport, Germany, was among the 4 old school QSL cards I received after 2 years.
QSL NDB MYN Münster Osnabrück 371 kHz
Münster Osnabrück Airport (FMO), traces its origins to 21 December 1966, when the cities of Münster, Osnabrück, and Greven, along with the districts of Münster and Tecklenburg, founded the Münster/Osnabrück Airport GmbH to serve the region’s growing transportation needs.
Construction began in 1968 with assistance from the British Army to clear the site for a runway. After five years of building, the airport officially opened on 27 March 1972, initially handling modest operations with propeller aircraft; the first charter flight followed in 1973. It gained international airport status in 1986 after runway extensions enabled larger jets like the Boeing 737, paving the way for Mediterranean holiday routes, while a new terminal opened in 1995 and Terminal 2 in 2002 to accommodate rising passenger numbers. Over the decades, FMO evolved into a resilient regional hub, achieving strong post-pandemic growth to exceed 1.25 million passengers annually by the mid-2020s, bolstered by leisure and domestic flights despite occasional setbacks.
I already got a reply from the headquarterss of Mittarfeqarfiit in Nuuk confirming my reception of NDB CP Nerlerit Inaat on 386 kHz. But it so much nicer to get a response from the Airport Manager of Nerlerit Inaat Aiport himself.
Mr. Mandrup was so kind so send me an envelope full of Nerlerit Inaat souvenirs. And I have to admit… visiting Greenland is on my bucket list.
Two years after I sent my report I received a beautiful QSL card from Deutsche Flugsicherung confirming my reception of NDB FS-374 Dresden.
A traditional QSL card for my reception of NDB FS 374 Dresden
There are still quite a few NDBs operational in Germany, even for large commercial airports like Dresden. NDB FS is located 4.5 miles (7.5 km) NE of Dresden International Airport in line with the runway. Below the Googlemaps images of the location:
Googlemaps pictures of NDB FS Dresden
Dresden Airport opened to commercial traffic on July 11, 1935. Driven by Germany’s rearmament program after 1933 it served as both a civilian and military airfield. Although initially designed for commercial use, its military significance grew rapidly during the Third Reich, and it served exclusively military purposes during World War II, including supporting an airlift to Breslau in 1945. After Soviet occupation at the war’s end, the airport remained under military control until extensive reconstruction and negotiations enabled the resumption of civilian operations on June 16, 1957, in the German Democratic Republic. International flights to Eastern Bloc countries restarted in 1959. Following German reunification in 1990, the airport modernized significantly—with a new terminal in 2001, runway extension in 2007, and rebranding as Dresden International—transforming into a regional hub serving tourism, business, and seasonal destinations.
On March 4th there was a nice opening towards Guatemala on AM. I was able to receive Radio VEA “Voz Evangelica Americana” in a quality good enough for a report. They broadcast with the formal callsign TGVE on 1570 kHz from Ciudad de Guatemala.
I tried to send a report to info@radiovea.org but that bounced. So i tried to send a Whatsapp and that worked! The first reply was a polite answer, but when I asked again for a proper confirmation they were so kind to provide me with a text that looked more like it… and I got a nice Voz Evangelica de América e-sticker as well! The days that reports were received with nice pennants like the one from Radio K’Ekchi’ are behind us… but hey, modern times, move with the tide and this works as well. After my Radio K’ekchi’ QSL (1989) and AWR Guatemala QSL (1992) this is my third QSL from Guatemala.
A Whatsapp QSL for my reception of Radio VEA 1570 AM Guatemala
Radio VEA is a Christian radio station based in Guatemala City. Founded in 1962, it has been on the air for over six decades as an interdenominational ministry dedicated to spreading the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a varied programming lineup that combines biblical teachings, devotionals, Christian music, inner healing programs, family counseling, and wholesome entertainment segments.
Thanks to a tip from Hugo Matten I was made aware of a transmission of the Unification Media Group via the 300 kW Tamsui transmitters in Taiwan.
QSL Unification Media Group, via Tamsui, Taiwan on 5900 kHz
In addition to the nice eQSL card they made me aware that I used an incorrect name. It is not “National Unity Radio” (which reminds me of NUG Radio broadcasts from Taiwan directed at Myanmar). They would like to be referred to as Unification Media Group (UMG):
Dear Peter Reuderink,
Thank you for listening to our broadcast. We will gladly send you a QSL card to confirm your reception report.
Please note that our organization’s name is Unification Media Group (UMG), not “National Unity Radio.” We are aware that an incorrect name may be appearing in some places, which seems to have been set arbitrarily by the broadcaster facility. We would appreciate it if you could refer to us as UMG in the future.
Best regards, UMG team
5900 kHz is the frequency on which Overcomer Ministry and Bible Voice broadcast from Kostinbrod in Bulgaria. The transmissions of UMG between 2000 and 2100 UTC should be exactly in between Kostinbrod programs, but my reception still suffered from interference from a Brother Stairs/Overcomer Ministry transmission. At the start of the program the UMG station ID was however an easy catch:
According to their website Unification Media Group (UMG) is a news and entertainment production organization focused on North Korea. Through video, radio, and online news, UMG brings the latest developments from North Korea to South Korean and international audiences in addition to North Koreans themselves. UMG is helping to increase global awareness of North Korean issues and is arming the people of North Korea with the freedom of information.
While radio has fallen out of favor in much of the world, radio remains the only way to provide North Korean residents with information in real-time. Moreover, since it does not leave behind physical evidence or require expensive technology, it is considered one of the safest and most accessible media platforms in the DPRK. Unification Media Group (UMG) has been broadcasting radio programming to North Korean audiences since 2005. Currently, UMG produces and broadcasts three hours of programming each day, including local and international news, civic education and cultural programs. According to a Gallup survey conducted in 2015, 2-3% of North Korean citizens said they have previously listened to UMG broadcasts. North Korean citizens can listen to UMG’s programming with short-wave radios, and overseas workers can listen to recordings uploaded daily to the UMG website.
A nice eQSL from All Tribes Radio broadcasting via Channel 292, Rohrdorf, Germany on 9670 kHz:
eQSL from All Tribes Radio broadcasting via Channel 292 Rohrdorf, Germany
And a brief audioclip of their station ID:
All Tribes Radio is a station with roots in Costa Rica. On their website, which I also used to submit my reception report, you can find a nice narrative their history, which I repeat below:
Broadcasting across the globe on shortwave radio, All Tribes Radio champions world peace through an eclectic blend of culturally diverse music, spoken word, and vintage treasures from the golden age of radio.
We offer a welcoming platform for independent artists who license their work through Creative Commons, while also sharing open-source, public-domain, Copyleft, and other copyright-free content.
Founded in 2008, All Tribes Radio (ATR) streamed Creative Commons music 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to an average of 6,000 listeners per month in more than 120 countries across every continent. With studios in Nosara, Costa Rica, ATR’s signal reached the world via an internet server in Tampa, Florida.
In 2011, streaming gave way to podcasting, resulting in the production of 68 one-hour episodes for iTunes, completed in 2012.
ATR entered a new chapter in 2020 with its first shortwave broadcasts: a weekly one-hour program showcasing Creative Commons music in English, Spanish, German, French, and Italian. These were transmitted from WRMI in Okeechobee, Florida, and Channel 292 in Rohrbach, Germany. Unfortunately, the disruptions of Covid-19 brought those broadcasts to an end the following year.
Happily, as of November 30, 2025, ATR has returned to the shortwave airwaves—now transmitting exclusively from Channel 292 with 10 kW of power and a 315º beam aimed toward northern and western Europe. One-hour broadcasts can be heard each Sunday from 1400–1500 UTC on 9670 kHz. Reception reports are warmly welcomed, and e-QSL verification is available.
To my big surprise I received 4 QSL cards, the real stuff, by mail, from the Deutsch Flugsicherung. I sent my reception reports in 2023… 2 years ago. But they were worth waiting for:
DFS has a new QSL card
The first one was for NDB NOR on 372 kHz. This beacon belongs to the Nordholz Naval Airbase. Or in proper German: “Fliegerhorst Nordholz”. I like this “Horst” as it translates as “Nest of a predatory bird”, although I recognize that since WW2 it suffers a bit from a certain connotation.
NDB Nordholz and Nordholz Airport (courtesy: Skyvector)
Fliegerhorst Nordholz stands as one of Germany’s oldest aviation facilities, with its origins tracing back to December 17, 1912, when the Imperial German Navy established it as a key site for naval aviation. The base was initially serving as a major airship port for Zeppelins during World War I. It housed units for both the Navy and Army, supporting reconnaissance and bombing missions with rigid airships like the famous Zeppelin L 3 making early landings there.
Zeppelin at Fliegerhorst Nordholz
After the war, in compliance with the Treaty of Versailles, several Zeppelins were destroyed on-site by their crews in 1919. The interwar period saw shifts in control, and during the 1930s, the Luftwaffe repurposed and expanded the site under code names like “Neckar,” using it for fighter and other operations throughout World War II. Post-1945, the base fell under American occupation briefly, hosting U.S. fighter units like P-47 Thunderbolts before being handed to the RAF, which dismantled much of the infrastructure.
Today, in 2026, Nordholz remains the central hub of the German Navy’s Marinefliegerkommando (Naval Air Command), hosting Marinefliegergeschwader 3 “Graf Zeppelin” and Marinefliegergeschwader 5. Marinefliegergeschwader 3 operates Lockheed P-3C Orion maritime patrol aircraft (with the transition to the advanced P-8A Poseidon underway, as the first examples arrived in late 2025) alongside Dornier 228NG for pollution control and surveillance. Marinefliegergeschwader 5 handles helicopter operations, including the NH90 Sea Lion for transport and the new NH90 Sea Tiger for anti-submarine and anti-surface roles, with deliveries progressing to replace the aging Sea Lynx fleet.
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