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We are a collective ('Nation') of enthusiasts ('Anoraks') of gadgets, boys toys, technology, new media and communication, especially real radio – free radio born of the pirate radio stations.

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The truth about Laser 558!

Heh heh. An excellent thread to be found here: http:/​/​members.boardhost.com/​christopherengland/​msg/​1268761413. (0 replies)

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Re: Radio Caroline on the AM during Easter!

"Hi Nico As far as i know Caroline will be on am @ easter 531 khz. Groet Jim Ross" Hereby the whole message on http:/​/​www.radiocaroline.co.uk/​ and then click on "Ross Fifty". (Q_1_2_3_4_5_6 )

Re: Nick Richard interview

Very interesting Alex, thanks for that, just had a listen now. Brings back all the memories and what a sad day that truly was! (Gary Phillips MAR)

Nick Richard interview

Nick Richard http:/​/​www.bbc.co.uk/​iplayer/​episode/​p006vycl/​Breakfast_on_BBC_Essex_Ray_Clark_Breakfast_Show_19_03_2010/​ from 1:47 Celtic Music Radio 1530AM and online... (Alex Jenkins)

Re: TV is dying.

No TV isn't dying. The way we're watching is changing. Sky+, Iplayer, on demand from all the major TV channels is allowing us to watch what we want when we want. (Geoff Rogers)

Re: MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

Christopher England <(Address removed)> said: Yes I consider that hill evil as well :-) When I play pirate radio from the Liverpool side on occasion (Anfield) the... (Gary Phillips MAR)

Re: The end of the "Mi Amigo"at sea.

Read now also http:/​/​www.radiocaroline.co.uk/​#home.html and then "Mi Amigo Sinking". Nico. (Q_1_2_3_4_5_6 )

Re: MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

Ah now, there are indeed a few high buildings around these parts, however none is good enough to give a clear line of sight path over the evil hill that is Everton in order to... (Christopher England)

Re: MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

Thank you christopher. I will pass on to the technical side of MAR, Bert and Rodger! By the way, I didn't know there were any high office type buildings near the footie grounds! (Gary Phillips MAR)

Re: MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

I forgot to mention that I could hear it on my trusty Roberts radio last Saturday (or was it Sunday). I had it on for an hour or so. (Christopher England)

Re: News about the Lightvessel LV18 at Harwich.

Read also http:/​/​www.harwichandmanningtreestandard.co.uk/​news/​localnews/​5056820.Harwich__Historic_ship_events__jeopardised_/​ Nico, (Q_1_2_3_4_5_6 )

MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

MAR – Merseyland Alternative Radio is back on the air once again on 1386 AM (217 metres medium wave). (Gary Phillips MAR)

Re: TV is dying.

Ok. So, compare TV 'programme' with Youtube 'programme', rather than individual TV station. A 'programme' may be sold around the world and broadcast via dozens of networks. (Christopher England)

Re: TV is dying.

I think that as Alan says , its not a level comparison to compare TV ratings with a global website like Youtube. (Simon Crees)

Re: TV is dying.

Totally invalid comparison. You're comparing viewing figures for TV channels in the UK versus an international "channel" such as Youtube. (Alan Milewczyk)

Re: TV is dying.

From: "Christopher England" <(Address removed)> Yes mine was rising too watching those girls dancing in their underwear! (Steve Martin)

TV is dying.

When people discuss TV it makes you wonder why. Surely TV is almost as dead as radio? Would you get over 21 Million viewers for something on TV? (Christopher England)

Re: High definition television

Wouldn't think that you would want to watch Palace in HD Geoff ! See you at the Kingsmeadow! Ted (Ted Finch)

Re: A reflective thread about deceased anoraks

Christopher England <(Address removed)> said: Gosh yes, got me thinking of the late Mic Coren and shortwave's stalwart Colin Dixon who passed away a couple of years... (plus8 plus8)

Re: High definition television

A lot. Although iPlayer HD is high definition in as much as it does have the number of lines required , it does not have the bitrate. (Simon Crees)

Re: The end of the "Mi Amigo"at sea.

Listen now to Radio Waddenzee about this on the 1602 kHz AM or on the webstream of this radiostation on http:/​/​www.radiowaddenzee.nl/​ Nico. (Q_1_2_3_4_5_6 )

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MAR 1386 AM on Saturday 20th/Sunday 21st March 2010

MAR – Merseyland Alternative Radio is back on the air once again on 1386 AM (217 metres medium wave). 6 replies

TV is dying.

When people discuss TV it makes you wonder why. Surely TV is almost as dead as radio? Would you get over 21 Million viewers for something on TV? 5 replies

High definition television

Following on from a couple of new developments in the news this week about new HD channels joining the Sky package , i was curious about peoples thoughts and experiences on the... 7 replies

Suzi Perry chained up!

Hubba hubba. As part of a Gadget Show Challenge to be broadcast in a few weeks (Channel Five, Mondays 8pm), Suzi Perry (and separately Ortis Deley, but he doesn't have such... 4 replies

ASA bans Climate Change lies

The Advertising Standards Authority has banned the ads promoting fear of the made-up 'Climate Change', yet people are still desperate to believe! 3 replies

The broadcasting of this Saturday in RockArt will be also transmitted on the 1395 kHz of BigL!

Hello everyone. The broadcasting of the old Radio Veronica programmes this Saturday 13 March in museum RockArt at Hoek van Holland will be also transmitted on the 1395... 3 replies

W7 the fastest selling OS ever??

Microsoft confirms sales figures for OS since its October release More than 90m copies of Windows 7 licences have been sold, making it the fastest-selling operating system in... 7 replies

Facebook is the devil's agent

Just thought I'd mention this as I notice even more and more anoraks getting sucked in... http:/​/​christopherengland. 8 replies

Internet access 'a human right' our Survey says.

* Internet access 'a human right' * Almost four in five people worldwide see internet access as a fundamental right, a poll for the BBC World Service suggests. 6 replies

Ruth Flowers & Annie Nightingale

Don't Ruth Flowers, 69, and Annie Nightingale, 68, prove that not all old people are stuck listening to the same songs that they were listening to 50 years ago? 7 replies

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Election status of Channel 4 News is beyond debate - from The Independent

Channel 4 is at risk of being sidelined at this general election. The BBC, ITV and Sky are gearing up for their leadership debates, but Channel 4 doesn't have one.

Thank god I’m an atheist!

Thank god I’m an atheist!

New Real Wales breakfast show - from Radio Today

Real Radio Wales have announced that Jagger and Woody will present the Real Breakfast Show from 6th April.

New Real Wales breakfast show

Jagger and Woody are to take over the breakfast show on Real Radio Wales from April 6th.The duo from Greater Manchester have been best friends since childhood and an on-air duo...

Digital Saves the Day

It didn't take Ron Cooper long to figure out Clear Channel Outdoor's (CCO) strategy as it emerges from one of the toughest ad years ever.

BBC Sheffield presenter to sue - from Radio Today

Former BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Gareth Evans has submitted a claim for breach of contract after being let go by the station earlier this year.

BBC Sheffield presenter to sue

Former BBC Radio Sheffield presenter Gareth Evans has submitted a claim for breach of contract after being let go by the station earlier this year.

Sport on TV: Davina insists on Big Sister role but Jimmy is just car-crash telly - from The Independent

One of the joys of Sport Relief is watching pampered celebrities being taken out of their protective cocoon to perform challenges which strip away the make-up and leave them...

There can be absolutely no doubt that Israel has created an...

There can be absolutely no doubt that Israel has created an inhuman, illegal and utterly disgraceful Apartheid state, and the international community will never be able to...

Chines media hit out at Google - from Media Network Weblog

Chinese media unleashed a torrent of criticism against Google today following reports it would leave the country, with state news agency Xinhua alleging the company was linked...

EU ready to act on Iran satellite jamming - draft - from Media Network Weblog

The European Union plans to take action against Iran for its jamming of European satellite broadcasts, according to a draft statement by EU foreign ministers ahead of a meeting...

Chines media hit out at Google

Chinese media unleashed a torrent of criticism against Google today following reports it would leave the country, with state news agency Xinhua alleging the company was linked...

EU ready to act on Iran satellite jamming - draft

The European Union plans to take action against Iran for its jamming of European satellite broadcasts, according to a draft statement by EU foreign ministers ahead of a meeting...

PM says Ethiopia plans to jam VOA broadcasts

Ethiopia is preparing to jam the Amharic-language broadcasts of the Voice of America, Prime Minister Meles Zenawi declared on Thursday in a press briefing with international...

BBC Radio 5 Live's Salford move delayed - from Digital Spy - Broadcasting

Radio 5 Live's move to the new BBC headquarters in Salford has reportedly been delayed three months.

Why treat other criminals differently to kiddie fiddlers?

It is a general rule of societies in the ‘civilised’ world to despise and ostracise paedophiles. We want them castrated, branded, not living among us, and really, I suppose, we...

GMG Radio NW house Channel M - from Radio Today

Channel M Television are to move into GMG Radio's head offices in Salford Quays, joining their flagship Real, Smooth and Rock Radio stations.

6 Music: BBC blames slip-up for shooting down Archers - from The Independent

BBC presenter Shaun Keaveny turned his show over to The Archers theme today after a bungle meant listeners to the Radio 4 rural soap heard three minutes of rock tunes last night.

BBC Radio 5 Live's Salford move delayed - from Digital Spy - Broadcasting

Radio 5 Live's move to the new BBC headquarters in Salford has reportedly been delayed three months.

FT.com further limits free content

PaidContentUK: FT makes free articles inaccessible to non-registered users following a rise in subscriptions, by Robert Andrews