Log in
Register
Menu
Log in
Register
Home
What's new
Latest activity
Authors
Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
Latest activity
Members
Current visitors
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Install the app
Install
Forums
Terrestrial Broadcasting
DAB Digital Radio
Pirate radio stations, are there any left out there?
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="chrisy t" data-source="post: 461894" data-attributes="member: 206580"><p>Remote links are common place in nearly all established pirates. Few broadcast direct and these are normally kids who come on for a night to impress their mates!</p><p></p><p>Microwave is popular, as was band 1 and 3 but these are used less due to their easy method of tracking - its not just Ofcom that come looking for you!!</p><p></p><p>I don't know one single FM pirate that has used blue caps for studio links. They all use gunn modules at the studio end(shfmicro.com for more info) and standard lnbs at the transmitter site or mid point (before its remote linked again!). Transmitters vary in price from £150 to £350 depending on power and the engineer. Aerials vary in price as do the design (dipole, jbeam, 5/8).</p><p></p><p>Many pirates struggle to break even but there are a few that make a living - not by selling/ promoting drugs but by their passion for music and sending it to the public that aren't served by the BBC or local stations (who are all owned by the same 2/3 companies!!).</p><p></p><p>Obviously a pro pirates point of view! ;)</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="chrisy t, post: 461894, member: 206580"] Remote links are common place in nearly all established pirates. Few broadcast direct and these are normally kids who come on for a night to impress their mates! Microwave is popular, as was band 1 and 3 but these are used less due to their easy method of tracking - its not just Ofcom that come looking for you!! I don't know one single FM pirate that has used blue caps for studio links. They all use gunn modules at the studio end(shfmicro.com for more info) and standard lnbs at the transmitter site or mid point (before its remote linked again!). Transmitters vary in price from £150 to £350 depending on power and the engineer. Aerials vary in price as do the design (dipole, jbeam, 5/8). Many pirates struggle to break even but there are a few that make a living - not by selling/ promoting drugs but by their passion for music and sending it to the public that aren't served by the BBC or local stations (who are all owned by the same 2/3 companies!!). Obviously a pro pirates point of view! ;) [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Post reply
Forums
Terrestrial Broadcasting
DAB Digital Radio
Pirate radio stations, are there any left out there?
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…
Top