Tag Archives: pirate radio

Pirate radio round-up: turntable.fm feeds NM station; FCC picks low-hanging fruit in Miami and Oregon

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

Maybe it’s because spring is in the air in North America, but pirate radio is bubbling up a bit in the popular consciousness, as well as the FCC’s. Seems like a good time for a pirate radio news round up. … finish reading Pirate radio round-up: turntable.fm feeds NM station; FCC picks low-hanging fruit in Miami and Oregon

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A quarter century on, micropower pioneer Mbanna Kantako still broadcasts to Illinois capital

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

An uncompromising voice for human rights, unafraid to make unrestrained and harsh criticisms of local and federal officials, is still heard on the airwaves of Illinois capital city. Despite multiple letters and visits from the FCC over the years, the … finish reading A quarter century on, micropower pioneer Mbanna Kantako still broadcasts to Illinois capital

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The Mighty KBC serves long-haul truckers over shortwave radio

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

If you’ve ever found yourself scanning the AM dial during a late night road trip on the highways of North America, then you’ve probably encountered one of the radio networks that serves truckers with country music, call-in shows, and information … finish reading The Mighty KBC serves long-haul truckers over shortwave radio

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From underground to the Daily Camera: Boulder, CO pirate broadcaster surfaces in the local paper

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Paul Riismandel

The Daily Camera reports on an unlicensed broadcaster in Boulder, Colorado that was previously little heard of outside of Boulder. Boulder was home to Boulder Free Radio, which was famous in free radio circles for playing a long-running cat-and-mouse game … finish reading From underground to the Daily Camera: Boulder, CO pirate broadcaster surfaces in the local paper

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Follow up on South Florida pirate station: filter your harmonics

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Matthew Lasar

Thanks to John Anderson and “Spatula” for their comments on why a South Florida pirate radio station was likely interfering with the keyless door entry systems of Lexus vehicles. “Lexus keyless entry operates at ~315 MHz. Harmonic? Blanketing interference? Sounds … finish reading Follow up on South Florida pirate station: filter your harmonics

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South Florida pirate radio station bites Lexus owners?

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Matthew Lasar

The Sun Sentinel, which covers all matters related to Broward County, Florida, has an interesting pirate radio story this week. Apparently a slew of folks around the Hollywood police station (Hollywood, Florida, that is, north of Miami) were having trouble … finish reading South Florida pirate radio station bites Lexus owners?

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New film to tell the story of New Zealand’s own offshore radio pirate

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

I was unaware that New Zealand had a pirate radio scene in the 1960s. But upon further reflection it makes sense, since that country’s radio dial was similarly monopolized by state broadcasters just like the UK and continental Europe. This … finish reading New film to tell the story of New Zealand’s own offshore radio pirate

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Retired Navy air traffic controller to do community service for running pirate radio station

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

Back in January I reported on Ft. Myers, Florida resident Albert Knighten, a retired Navy air traffic controller who was arrested in December 2011 on charges of unlicensed broadcasting for running a neighborhood community radio station. Knighten got in additional … finish reading Retired Navy air traffic controller to do community service for running pirate radio station

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What’s news in unlicensed broadcasting: Retired Navy air traffic controller in Florida faces state charges, but overall FCC enforcement is down

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Paul Riismandel

The biggest news in pirate radio so far this year is the story about Ft. Myers, Florida resident Albert Knighten, a retired Navy air traffic controller who was arrested in December on charges of unlicensed broadcasting. Knighten’s Dunbar Radio, named … finish reading What’s news in unlicensed broadcasting: Retired Navy air traffic controller in Florida faces state charges, but overall FCC enforcement is down

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Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Jennifer Waits

A month ago the FCC issued a $10,000 Forfeiture Order to Pirate Cat Radio founder Daniel “Monkey Man” Roberts, for “willfully and repeatedly violating section 301 of the Communications Act of 1934…by operating an unlicensed radio broadcast station” in San … finish reading Lawyer for Pirate Cat Radio Founder Files Petition for Reconsideration of FCC Fine

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