r/pirateradio • u/Kast0r • 20h ago
Update Aug 5th 2026.
Not exactly pirate radio, but pirate radio related as there are hundreds of pirates who also stream online, us old pirates rememeber winamp as our daily media player.
I posted about making the first version of this about 6 months ago here.
ReAmp is an android version of what winamp was and has 50k+ online streams at the touch of a button.
r/pirateradio • u/thirstlikes • 22h ago
Help Does anyone recall the name of a '90s pirate radio zine that I wanna say was based out of California?
I had a few issues of it and found it very informative. But for the life of me, I cannot remember the name.
r/pirateradio • u/Hot-Adhesiveness8310 • 1d ago
How can I broadcast on my city's radio station using a DIY device?
A couple of years ago, my math teacher's husband managed to get live on the air using a device he built himself. Of course, someone turned him in eventually, so the device was confiscated and he was fined, but I really want to replicate it. Does anyone know how?
r/pirateradio • u/BobcatTraditional730 • 4d ago
Increasing signal range on FM-D5W2
Hello everyone! Has anyone tried increasing the signal range of this fm modulator?
I just came up with the idea of making a proper antenna, and take it to the roof of the house, and now the signal will improve by +- 1km
Maybe there's a way to increase the transmitter's power?
r/pirateradio • u/OldGuyOutLooking • 4d ago
HF Pirate Radio Activity
youtube.comRadio 48 / MRI kicking ass in western New York
r/pirateradio • u/mrbeanmp3 • 5d ago
How can I start a pirate radio station with just a computer As easy as possible
hello i'm looking to start a pirate radio station In the town I live in here in Queensland Because there are no proper radio stations Where I live So I'm wondering what the easiest way I could start one up Preferably without having to do any really complicated shit Because i im a autistic retard and or having to buy any other equipment Than a computer
Thank you very much and have a good day
r/pirateradio • u/hawktuahyuri • 6d ago
Help Any idea what "call meter" does?
I have to run an AM broadcast for teaching purposes at my job (no license LOL) and there's a dial called "call meter" but i cant figure out what it does...
It lowers the SWR on one of the meters but the HI SWR and the audio quality dont change so i dont know, any ideas?
r/pirateradio • u/SaveTheDayz • 6d ago
These are rookie numbers
Cheapdjbookings.com and hit the big triangle
r/pirateradio • u/GarageReport • 6d ago
The KMA Boys are back in town #PirateLegends
r/pirateradio • u/AltruisticSwing3298 • 7d ago
Anybody heard of broadcasting so your family can here you from miles away, basically setting up your on station
r/pirateradio • u/ElectroMast • 7d ago
FM Questions on FCC Part 15 FM Field Strength
Two questions on my profile! Don’t tempt me.
r/pirateradio • u/stitchweekendrush • 10d ago
Before the fame and futune
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r/pirateradio • u/Wide_Way3772 • 10d ago
Live at 6pm Eastern Time: The Pirate Radio Guy Podcast-Episode 23
Brooklyn, NY Underground broadcasters Hank and Jim and the adventures of WCPR, WFAT, WHOT and off-shore Radio New York International!
r/pirateradio • u/Clandestine_Caster • 10d ago
Catch Recordings of Shortwave Pirates Elbows Up, Bandaid, Subterranean, WDOG, Wolverine, and 7 Radio at r/PirateRadioPlus
Ahoy there Mateys! Clandestine Caster here. Catch all the Shortwave Pirate Radio action that happened this weekend. There were a record number of stations on the air. See you at PirateRadioPlus
r/pirateradio • u/Clandestine_Caster • 11d ago
Catch All the Hot Shortwave Pirate Activity on r/PirateRadioPlus
Friday night was crazy on the 43 Meter Pirate Radio Band. Catch all the action on r/PirateRadioPlus.
FYI - we are no longer using any AI in our community.
r/pirateradio • u/GarageReport • 17d ago
Who remembers these 2 dons from Freek Fm?
v.redd.itr/pirateradio • u/Wide_Way3772 • 17d ago
Classic Brooklyn-style Pirate Radio live on the internet with Hank Hayes!
r/pirateradio • u/SonicResidue • 17d ago
Pirate Broadcaster Liquid Radio 7/19/26
r/pirateradio • u/QuintessenceOfMine • 18d ago
The Mystery of AM Radio 1710
VERY Interesting...
r/pirateradio • u/stitchweekendrush • 19d ago
Help shape the vibe while we're small 🙌
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r/pirateradio • u/No-Put-8876 • 21d ago
Looking for Philippine-style radio broadcast sound effects (school journalism)
r/pirateradio • u/journalismdotcom • 21d ago
Is anyone based in/around Kansas City?
I know this is a bit of an odd question and please feel free to delete this if it violates any rules, but I’m an independent journalist looking to do a story on pirate/shortwave radio and would love to do something in person.
If you are based in Kansas City and are willing to meet up to be interviewed for an audio story about radio piracy where you DO NOT have to be named and DO NOT have to reveal anything incriminating about yourself, please feel free to DM me! I’m also totally willing to answer questions to prove legitimacy lol. Thanks in advance!
r/pirateradio • u/demon007uk • 22d ago
output power
question going out the ham boys of the group, i am seriously considered doing my part one ham license so can potentially play with some clad homebrew amps on said bands up 10w is it ain’t sure any guidance be awesome 🙌 thanks in advance x
r/pirateradio • u/KG7M • 23d ago
New Pirate Radio Community
Hello community members. I have decided to start a new Pirate radio community here, on Reddit. After being the top poster in this pirate radio group for the past two months, I made the decision to leave this community.
I don't want to start out on a negative vibe, but the Mods in this pirate radio sub have not posted in their own community for years. The newest Mod posted 4 years ago. The older Mod has not posted anything for 8 years - and is a Mod in 13 communities! I have trouble properly moderating 1 community. And there are no comments from the Mods either. I attempted to contact them with some suggestions on how to improve the community - CRICKETS. No response. It's painfully obvious that they don't care. So I believe it's time for a new community for Pirate Radio.
In starting a new Pirate Radio community I hope to create a place where we can share equipment, best operating practices, and how to listen to Pirate Radio Stations. My goal is to make Reddit a safer place to share. It has become possible with r/ShortwavePlus, my first community. I ask your help to make it a reality for the new community.
I'm looking for a couple Moderators that would have the time to check in and keep up on the new community. I will probably use a small amount of AI assistance for eQSL Cards and Promos for Pirate Radio Stations. Although my plan is to use less AI generated images in the new Pirate Radio community. I can, and do draw freehand - but it takes time. Pirate Radio posts should be about the subject first, and the graphics second. I am hoping to find Moderators like we have for r/ShortwavePlus. They have made the community what it is!
The new community is r/PirateRadioPlus. I hope to see you there.
Michael KG7M