Radio West

Radio West does what it says: music radio in Dutch, from an unknown country. The playlist leans on familiar hits. You'll hear Golden Earring's "Radar Love" one minute, then a recent pop tune. It's safe. The presenters keep chatter to a minimum during music blocks, which is a plus. But the morning show drags with too much talk. The afternoons are better - more tracks, less noise. If you want background music for a workday, this fits. Don't expect surprises. The station streams at a solid 192kbps, so audio quality is decent. That's rare for an unknown origin station. The station's identity is a…