Playback

[sproggy]

We're off air today. Unusual for them. Nice Christmas present from Ofcom?

[OldskoolPirate]

A lot of stations are off so either someone’s been out on the rob or ofcom.

[bravedaveyboy]

I'm out of the area now, but did notice that a strong silent carrier had appeared on 105.6 this morning, perhaps Playback returning to the air? No RDS so couldn't confirm.

We're off air today. Unusual for them. Nice Christmas present from Ofcom?

[sproggy]

Yeah I caught the strong carrier this evening as well

[teckniqs]

Looks like they was back on early this evening playing audio but no RDS

[Ian]

I do enjoy it , but at the same time , the djs constantly talking through the music. It’s annoying.

[OldskoolPirate]

I do enjoy it , but at the same time , the djs constantly talking through the music. It’s annoying.

That’s literally the whole point of pirate radio mate!

[bravedaveyboy]

I'm back home now in Bermondsey SE1. Yes, they are back on. Their previous signal was in stereo with RDS. This new one is just as strong but monaural and with no RDS (as you spotted).

I've often wondered what this means when this happens, as it often happens to other stations in the same way. I always assume it means that the original site has been compromised and gone off air, and the station has found a different site, or is using a backup site, with an inferior transmitter and rig in operation, one without stereo and RDS associated, perhaps until they can get the original site back up and running again. A similar thing seemed to happen to S-Dance recently.

Looks like they was back on early this evening playing audio but no RDS

[OldskoolPirate]

I would say your probably almost correct but at the same time they might just want to change back to mono. Stereo needs a super powerful rig. Also the whole setup would need to be stereo equipment otherwise it’s just a stereo signal with mono audio.

[mpx]

Its usually because they've been raided and are using backup equipment of a lesser power or quality

[sproggy]

Seem to be playing a lot more dnb lately. Every time I've tuned in the last week or so it's been drums. Is this a deliberate change of direction or just random?

[Ian]

Seem to be playing a lot more dnb lately. Every time I've tuned in the last week or so it's been drums. Is this a deliberate change of direction or just random?

Yeah heard a bit of DnB especially for breakfast. But Pro T on Thursday real house and garage vibes