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A pirate radio station is a radio station that broadcasts without a valid license. In some cases, radio stations are considered legal where the signal is transmitted, but illegal where the signals are received—especially when the signals cross a national boundary.
The Free Radio Cafe focuses on pirate radio stations broadcasting from North America and Europe, with forums for loggings, QSLs, shortwave and FM broadcasting. FRC welcomes new members. Radio Free New York is a detailed history of some Brooklyn NYC-area AM and FM pirate radio stations from the 1970s to today.]
Learn how pirate radio stations defied government censorship and played rock 'n' roll music in the 1960s, and how they still exist today in the U.S. and the U.K. Find out the challenges, costs and benefits of running an unlicensed radio station in the internet age.
Nov 11, 2023 · Learn how pirate radio stations challenged the BBC monopoly and launched the careers of many musicians in the UK. Discover the stories of Radio Caroline, Radio London, Kiss FM, and more.
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Learn about the FCC's enforcement actions against unlicensed or \"pirate\" radio stations that operate in the AM or FM frequency band. Find out the penalties, the PIRATE Act, and the database of pirate radio entities.
Learn about the origins and evolution of pirate radio, from border blasters to offshore stations to microbroadcasters. Explore the challenges and controversies of unlicensed radio in different countries and regions.
Aug 14, 2019 · Across the country, FCC officials are working to identify and take action against unlicensed radio operators that illegally use the frequencies allocated for legitimate radio operators. These pirate stations pose a host of problems for public safety, including interference with emergency alerts and air traffic control.
