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Goodbye Pirate Cat Radio, Hello ? Tune in Tomorrow…

It’s been an interesting few months for Pirate Cat Radio to say the least. As we reported, the online-only community radio station broadcasting out of a cafe in San Francisco was taken off the air by its founder Daniel “Monkey … finish reading Goodbye Pirate Cat Radio, Hello ? Tune in Tomorrow…

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Prometheus Radio Spreads the Word about LPFM with Radio Summer

This summer there will be plenty of opportunities to not only learn about how to build your own radio station (see Paul’s post about Free Radio Berkeley’s “Build Your Own Radio Station” summer camp), but there will also be events … finish reading Prometheus Radio Spreads the Word about LPFM with Radio Summer

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Report: Pescadero LPFM KPDO does not own Pirate Cat Radio

In the aftermath of the departure of Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts from the scene, the Pescadero low-power community radio station he was managing is carrying on, trying to clear the haze of confusion he left behind. … finish reading Report: Pescadero LPFM KPDO does not own Pirate Cat Radio

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What is “professionalism” in community radio?

People often fight over whether community radio should sound more “professional.” I’m not sure that that’s the word I want to use, but here’s what I mean when I say it. Continue reading

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Radio Guide to SXSW 2011

As I’m watching various friends’ Facebook updates and check-ins from Austin, I’m getting a serious case of SXSW-envy. Although I can’t be there at the famed music/interactive/film festival this year, there are tons of radio-related events that I wish I … finish reading Radio Guide to SXSW 2011

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Chicago user-generated station Vocalo to re-launch with more convential format

Vocalo is a rimshot station owned by Chicago Public Media‘ based in Chesterton, Indiana that went on the air in 2007 as an experiment in bringing user-generated content to broadcast radio. When it launched CPM president Torey Malatia hailed the … finish reading Chicago user-generated station Vocalo to re-launch with more convential format

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Pirate Cat Radio Founder Speaks about Station’s Future

On Thursday, I posted an article, Questions Raised at Pirate Cat Radio and KPDO after Leader Leaves the Country, reporting on recent events at two local community radio stations in the San Francisco Bay area: Pirate Cat Radio in San … finish reading Pirate Cat Radio Founder Speaks about Station’s Future

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Questions Raised at Pirate Cat Radio and KPDO after Leader Leaves the Country

Last year there was a lot of buzz about San Francisco’s formerly pirate radio station Pirate Cat Radio going somewhat legit, with its founder and owner, Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts, taking over the management and re-launch of nearby FCC licensed … finish reading Questions Raised at Pirate Cat Radio and KPDO after Leader Leaves the Country

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Prometheus Radio’s Brandy Doyle on the road ahead for LPFM

The Local Community Radio Act has been law now for a little more than three weeks, and since then the hardy radio activists at the Prometheus Radio Project have been hard at work mapping the road ahead. We here at … finish reading Prometheus Radio’s Brandy Doyle on the road ahead for LPFM

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Great Northeast Radio Rally in Portland this Sunday

This Sunday folks in Portland, Maine will be able to participate in the Great Northeast Radio Rally. This free event (PDF) is being sponsored by Blunt Youth Radio and the Maine Arts Commission and will be held at the University … finish reading Great Northeast Radio Rally in Portland this Sunday

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