Pirate Radio Now

Since 1998 the SAS have conducted twice yearly or annual audits across the London and South East FM bandscape in conjunction with our partners JET. Down in Surrey this normally is the result of a 10-12 week period of loggings and obtaining information aired by pirate broadcasters. This is incorporated with similar information obtained at intervals across the year. As well as using my home locale this is often backed-up by monitoring trips to places such as Epsom, Biggin Hill and further afield on occassion. 

All of this is correllated with similar information provided on an on-going basis by JET from West London. JET are a long standing 'group' whose involvement in the pirate radio scene ceased in the mid 80s and who were involved in various well known AM and SW privateers since the early to mid 70s. At times we have also utilised London Pirate Radto Frequencies, Transmission Zero and Digitalspy for alternate verification purposes when only only one party has obtained loggings.

 This is only the start, both the SAS and JET have contacts within the legitimate broadcast industry - which is often affected by radio interference problems and other issues, which gives valuable input into our editorials. We also incorporate stories picked up from national and local media (Press and Broadcast) and from contacts within he music industry to provide more background. Input is always welcomed from SAS members whether this is from monitoring or information gleaned from their local media or other sources. Lastly, we provide analysis of pirate radio activity and the authorities reaction to it. Our aim is to provide a neutral platform and provide objective reporting.