Post by Boomer on May 9, 2018 12:19:13 GMT
Radio World article wonders why some people still bother with pirate radio stations when anyone can easily start up a radio station on the internet.
radioworld.com/news-and-business/pirate-radio-thrives-in-internet-age
Much of it is about serving a listening community, which is what Part-15 stations are trying to do, just on a smaller scale. Mentions broadcasting to an apartment.
Boomer
OTTAWA, Ontario — Unlicensed “pirate” radio stations are thriving in the Internet age, despite the fact that most people can now operate their own Web-based radio stations without risking arrest.
"A vibrant pirate radio scene continues in the United States, and also in Europe and to a lesser extent in South America," said George Zeller, a pirate radio listener/journalist for the past four decades.
"This includes a very energetic pirate radio scene on shortwave, and also a stunningly resilient pirate radio scene on FM and to a lesser extent on medium wave, despite the frequent busts by the FCC of FM pirates."
radioworld.com/news-and-business/pirate-radio-thrives-in-internet-age
Much of it is about serving a listening community, which is what Part-15 stations are trying to do, just on a smaller scale. Mentions broadcasting to an apartment.
Boomer
