Do pirate radio stations still exist?
Do pirate radio stations still exist?
Although it peaked throughout the 1960s and again during the 1980s/1990s, it remains in existence today. Having moved from transmitting from ships in the sea to towerblocks across UK towns and cities, in 2009 the UK broadcasting regulator Ofcom estimated more than 150 pirate radio stations were still operating.
Are pirate radio stations illegal?
The operation of an unlicensed radio station, sometimes called ‘pirate radio,’ is illegal. Illegal broadcasters use equipment which may cause interference and have the potential to disrupt the communications of critical services like air traffic control.
What frequency is Pirate FM?
102.2 MHz
Pirate FM
| Broadcast area | Cornwall |
| Frequency | FM: 102.2 MHz (Caradon Hill) FM: 102.8 MHz (Redruth) |
| RDS | PIRATE FM |
| Slogan | Real Music Variety |
| Programming |
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How do pirate radio stations get caught?
But radio pirates assume the Federal Communications Commission, which regulates the airwaves, will eventually catch up to them. FCC agents use triangulation equipment to track the source of a rogue signal with relative ease. But enforcement takes much longer, always starting with a non-punitive warning letter.
How do I start a pirate radio station?
Here’s what to do:
- You’ll need. • FM radio transmitter.
- Open up the transmitter. Locate the seam on the transmitter’s case and pry it open with a putty knife (if your transmitter is screwed shut, you’ll need a screwdriver to open it).
- Replace the antenna.
- Remove resistors.
- Pick your device.
- Test it out.
- Go live.
How can I listen to pirate radio?
All 162 regular season Pirates games can be heard on SportsRadio 93.7 THE FAN or 100.1 FM/KDKA-AM 1020 in Pittsburgh and throughout the region on the Pirates Radio Network.
What is the penalty for pirate radio?
With the PIRATE Act, the FCC can now act against landlords and property managers who know that pirate radio operators are broadcasting from their premises. The FCC can impose fines of up to $100,000 for each day a violation continues, up to a maximum of $2,000,000.
How many listeners does Pirate FM have?
Pirate FM reaches 302,000 adults, that’s 60% of the population*.
Why is pirate radio bad?
If broadcasting were a garden, pirate radio would be poisonous crabgrass. And, pirate radio can disproportionately impact minority-owned stations as they undercut their financials and can cause harmful interference to legitimate stations serving minority populations.
Is radio broadcasting illegal?
So, as you may or may not know, broadcasting a radio signal on AM and FM bands over a distance of 200 feet is illegal. But there are cities in the US, like Miami and New York City, where unlicensed radio stations are broadcasting to large neighborhoods or even entire sections of a city in an underground community.