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Bison Mar 3rd 2009 6:39 pm

Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 
Is it illegal to set up pirate radio here?

I assume it is, what would the implications be, if we went down the legal route, how do we set up a new Radio station?

Bison

lionheart Mar 3rd 2009 6:43 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bison (Post 7343814)
Is it illegal to set up pirate radio here?

I assume it is, what would the implications be, if we went down the legal route, how do we set up a new Radio station?

Bison

Don't we have enough radio stations here already? Also weren't Coast FM laying off their DJ's because of the recession?

Bambi in Abu Dhabi Mar 3rd 2009 6:50 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 7343820)
Don't we have enough radio stations here already? Also weren't Coast FM laying off their DJ's because of the recession?

No, we do not have enough radio stations in the UAE. Or at least we don't have enough radio stations whose Playlist does not consist of Phil Collins, Lionel Ritchie and Bonnie Tyler.

We need an XFM or a Triple J for the Middle East...

A small point, but aren't pirate radio stations by their nature, just a teensy bit illegal?

NorthernLad Mar 3rd 2009 6:50 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by lionheart (Post 7343820)
Don't we have enough radio stations here already? Also weren't Coast FM laying off their DJ's because of the recession?

Coast sacked all of their DJs - now just recorded loops.

admon Mar 3rd 2009 7:02 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bison (Post 7343814)
Is it illegal to set up pirate radio here?

I assume it is, what would the implications be, if we went down the legal route, how do we set up a new Radio station?

Bison

answer to Q1:
Illegal? You may as well drive down Shk Zyd Rd with sponge fingers with a single digit, or walk through MOE naked.

Q2:
Legislation is very strict. Virtually all stations are owned by Emirati or state companies. Wasta would be a necessity.

Sky Blue Mar 3rd 2009 7:04 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bambi in Abu Dhabi (Post 7343836)
No, we do not have enough radio stations in the UAE. Or at least we don't have enough radio stations whose Playlist does not consist of Phil Collins, Lionel Ritchie and Bonnie Tyler.

We need an XFM or a Triple J for the Middle East...

A small point, but aren't pirate radio stations by their nature, just a teensy bit illegal?

Couldn't agree more, I think a decent playlist would go a long way... Ahh Triple J, forgot all about them, what was triple M all about as well?

Bambi in Abu Dhabi Mar 3rd 2009 8:05 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Sky Blue (Post 7343865)
Couldn't agree more, I think a decent playlist would go a long way... Ahh Triple J, forgot all about them, what was triple M all about as well?

Triple M was different, more kind od rock n' roll and stuff your parents like. Triple J is more indie, alternative...

still.unsure Mar 3rd 2009 8:19 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bambi in Abu Dhabi (Post 7344002)
Triple M was different, more kind od rock n' roll and stuff your parents like. Triple J is more indie, alternative...

and for those who've spent time in melbourne, triple R. that had some brilliant (and some weird!) stuff on it...

Sky Blue Mar 3rd 2009 9:09 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bambi in Abu Dhabi (Post 7344002)
Triple M was different, more kind od rock n' roll and stuff your parents like. Triple J is more indie, alternative...

Triple J was good and remember listening to Triple M more 60s and 70s Aussie rock, Midnight Oil et al...

shiva Mar 3rd 2009 9:10 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 
given that its almost impossible to get a license for a walkie talkie, i'd imagine that a public radio station license is like rocking horse shit to get hold off unless you have serious wasta

Grace O Malley Mar 3rd 2009 9:25 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by shiva (Post 7344175)
given that its almost impossible to get a license for a walkie talkie, i'd imagine that a public radio station license is like rocking horse shit to get hold off unless you have serious wasta

lol I am in the laborious process of trying to get walkie talkies, unbelievable amounts of paper work.

Charismatic Mar 3rd 2009 9:31 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 
Even if the transmitter is based in international waters? :)

rowell Mar 3rd 2009 9:37 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by annacarna (Post 7344216)
lol I am in the laborious process of trying to get walkie talkies, unbelievable amounts of paper work.

Try for a Radio license its impossible,

Bison Mar 3rd 2009 9:51 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Even if the transmitter is based in international waters?
I was thinking of here to mount my transmitter :blink:

http://www.kersteneurope.com/uploads...3d-model12.jpg

Should be able to pick it up in Saudi!

Charismatic Mar 3rd 2009 9:56 pm

Re: Pirate Radio - Dub FM
 

Originally Posted by Bison (Post 7344256)
Should be able to pick it up in Saudi!

You want an AM station for that mate :).

Or internet radio?


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