• What's going on in the NW, it's dead?

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:31 pm**

I'm in Stockport, South Manchester and haven't heard a bean in ages.

Had a station on in Mosside called Diamond on 87.7 the other week, and a one night session on 101.5 by Mixology a few month ago but there's been nothing since.

I'm in quite a built up area here so maybe it's my reception, but does anyone know if anything is on or due on the dial?

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:38 pm**

My pal was up there during the week and he heard Irie 105.8 in Deansgate but he said it was only 10dB at best which isn't much to shout about seeing as they are only 2 miles away from there. So not surprised if you can't hear them.

Was this Diamond thing an RSL?

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 12:55 pm**

I'm not sure if it was RSL.

It was playing Reggae, and the DJ gave out a mobile number; I texted Him giving a radio report, told him I was an ex Pirate, and he gave me a shout out within a minute of sending the text.

He shouted "big up the Pirate's" in a rastafarian way, had a chuckle, then carried on playing Reggae with sounds effects over the music like sirens, ray guns, etc'..

They amused me and certainly sounded Pirate.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:02 pm**

http://radiodiamond.co.uk/about.htm

RADIO DIAMOND was a twenty-eight day restricted service license (RSL) radio staion from the October 7th until Novermber 3rd, 2013.

The service covered a four mile radius and broadcasted on 87.7F.M. coveringing the city of Manchester (population circa 200.000).

Radio Diamond will continue broadcasting features relating to Black History, and the amazing characters that created it, via the internet.

We host a diverse range of music and speech based programming.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 1:13 pm**

That clears that up, but they didn't sound like your usual RSL.

Would be nice to hear that Mixology come back as the set they played on the night I heard them was just right.

Sign of the times I suppose, pirate radio is dead.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 3:48 pm**

MiXiN wrote:Would be nice to hear that Mixology come back as the set they played on the night I heard them was just right.

they have been around a long time with at least 2 breaks including this one. they are weekends only usually when on as far as i know. they can be heard online at
http://www.mixologyfm.co.uk

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:53 pm**

I'm not at all into listening online as it completely defeats the object of good old Pirate Radio.

Hope they return back on air as soon as possible as they really tick all the boxes in terms of tunes. They boom out too.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:58 pm**

They come from a very good site, the highest hill in London doesn't even come close.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:02 pm**

I'll bet.

I phoned a few pals dotted all over the NW and everyone of them had no problems receiving them.

By looking on their site, it seems they're using PCS gear - it was serving them well and the audio was first class.

Hope they get back on the dial soon.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 5:07 pm**

Just had a look on their site and can't see anything about PCS gear or any pics, got a link?

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 6:56 pm**

Seems things are dead everywhere these days, unless in London

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:30 pm**

If you go near to the bottom under the "Sponsors" heading, PCS Electronics and a link is there.

I'm just putting 2 + 2 together here, of course, so it's just speculation but very possible that this is the gear they used.

Posted: **Sat Nov 15, 2014 10:36 pm**

If you go near to the bottom under the "Sponsors" heading, PCS Electronics and a link is there.

I'm just putting 2 + 2 together here, of course, so it's just speculation on my part but very possible that this is the gear they used.

Posted: **Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:16 am**

You could be right, I know they did use BW gear and some Italian TX stuff at one stage and paid a hefty amount for it but that's going back a good few years.

Posted: **Sun Nov 16, 2014 10:23 am**

There's been some PCS gear in the mix for the last couple of years - it was all over their RDS when they were testing last summer.

Posted: **Wed Jul 15, 2015 11:55 am**

still some life in liverpool..
though a lot depends on what music you like
still there is central 100.8
the scene
merseyland alternative radio
positive fm
and a few other randoms

Posted: **Fri Sep 04, 2015 2:09 am**

rodger wrote:still some life in liverpool..
though a lot depends on what music you like
still there is central 100.8
the scene
merseyland alternative radio
positive fm
and a few other randoms

The guy who runs Positive FM is on my FB, havent seen him update much though recently.

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