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Boston pirate bust is a lesson in the slow grind of bureaucracy
It’s been quite some time since I can recall the FCC imploring a U.S. Attorney to issue a warrant to shut down an unlicensed FM station. In fact, it’s quite a rare action, usually reserved for long-running stations that either … finish reading Boston pirate bust is a lesson in the slow grind of bureaucracy
Posted in FCC
Tagged 99.7 FM, boston, bust, Datz Hits, FCC, NAL, NOUO, pirate radio, unlicensed broadcasting
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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…
Posted in community radio, Internet radio
Tagged community radio, Daniel Roberts, KPDO, Monkey, Monkey Man, online radio, PCR Collective, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio
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The brief run of Pachindau People’s Radio in Zimbabwe
Kanyi Pamukwendengwe a Rusitu villager in Zimbabwe writes in the South Africa Mail & Guradian about the brief run of Pachindau People’s Radio, an unlicensed shortwave station that broadcast from Chimanimani in Eastern Zimbabwe. As Pamukwendengwe explains, the inspiration for … finish reading The brief run of Pachindau People’s Radio in Zimbabwe
Posted in community radio, international
Tagged clandestine radio, pirate radio, unlicensed radio, Zimbabwe
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Radio Free Record Store Day at Numero Group’s WTNG
This past Saturday I celebrated Record Store Day by dropping in to the Numero Group’s pop-up store in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood. Numero is a record label specializing on archival re-releases of forgotten treasures, especially regional records from small labels … finish reading Radio Free Record Store Day at Numero Group’s WTNG
Posted in fun and games, music
Tagged micropower radio, Numero Group, pirate radio, pop-up station, Record Store Day, Wilco, WTNG
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Chicago’s Numero Group label to broadcast pop-up radio station on Record Store Day
Record Store Day, now in its fifth year, is an annual celebration of the independent record store. This year it goes down next Saturday, April 16. Participating stores hold special events, like in-store concerts, while selling limited-edition singles and albums. … finish reading Chicago’s Numero Group label to broadcast pop-up radio station on Record Store Day
Posted in fun and games, music, pop culture
Tagged Chicago, Numero Group, pirate radio, pop-up station, Record Store Day, unlicensed radio
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Ottawa pirate teen convicted for harassment and unlicensed broadcasting
So that kid I posted about on Monday, who was running a pirate station in Ottawa, Ontario and accused of threatening to kill another local radio personality? He was convicted Thursday of criminal harassment of both the DJ and the … finish reading Ottawa pirate teen convicted for harassment and unlicensed broadcasting
Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License
On the heels of Radio Caroline’s 47th birthday last week, the New York Times published a story reporting on the outfit’s attempt to garner an actual license to broadcast in the UK. Caroline is pursuing 531 KHz on the mediumwave … finish reading Radio Caroline Pursuing a Legit License
Posted in history, international
Tagged AM, mediumwave, Ofcom, pirate radio, Radio Caroline
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Pirate Radio Roundup: Albuquerque memories, Ottawa teen tantrum
A couple of interesting pirate radio stories passed through the transom this week that I need to share. First, a writer calling himself “Captain America” wrote a short piece for the Albuquerque, NM Alibi fondly recalling an unlicensed micropower station … finish reading Pirate Radio Roundup: Albuquerque memories, Ottawa teen tantrum
Posted in fun and games
Tagged Albuquerque, micropower radio, Ottawa, pirate radio, Rebel Radio, unlicensed radio
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Happy 47th birthday Radio Caroline!
One of the most famous off-shore British pirate stations of the 1960s celebrates the 47th anniversary of its first successful broadcasts today. Gibson’s This Day in Music Spotlight reminded me of the occasion. As writer MIchael Wright retells, the next … finish reading Happy 47th birthday Radio Caroline!
Posted in history
Tagged 1960s, anniversary, birthday, pirate radio, Radio Caroline, U.K.
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New York state bill aims to criminalize pirate radio
Apparently looking to follow the example set by New Jersey and Florida, New York state senate bill S2737-2011 is intended to create “the crime of unauthorized radio transmission, a class D felony, punishable by imprisonment and a fine in the … finish reading New York state bill aims to criminalize pirate radio
Posted in FCC, privacy
Tagged crime, FCC, felony, Florida, New Jersey, New York, pirate radio, unlicensed radio
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