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<body class='hmmessage'><div dir='ltr'><div><font face="Tahoma, sans-serif">I for one applaud Roy for his honest comments, sometime people forget how things started.... </font></div><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" color="#000000"><div style="font-size: 12pt;"><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" size="3" style="font-size:12pt;" color="#000000"><br></font></div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This year Gloucester FM has been </span>celebrating<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> 15 years of </span>broadcasting<span style="font-size: 12pt;">, GFM 96.6 was born </span>after<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> the "</span>community<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> pirate station" was shut down. Once they were taken of air by the </span>authorities<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> it soon became clear, that the station had to be replaced, the commercial station and the BBC were not playing the music or </span>interacting<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> with </span>community<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> that GFM serves</span></font><div><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" size="3" style="font-size:12pt;" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I have had many </span>inquiries<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> about </span>applying<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> for a community radio license from </span>people<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> who run </span>pirate<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> stations, while its their </span>aspiration<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to be legal, what we legal station have to go </span>through<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span>to<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> continue broadcasting has put them off and will </span>continue<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to </span>put<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> them off until </span>funding<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> is </span>available<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> to help community radio station with their core running </span></font><font face="Tahoma, sans-serif">costs</font></div><div><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" size="3" style="font-size:12pt;" color="#000000"><br></font></div><div><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Roy, thank you for hiring us the kit for our first RSL </span>broadcast<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> in October 2000, without you. we might not be here now, I for one will not </span>forget<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> how the "</span>community<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> pirate station" </span>inspired<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> me to get GFM on air legally </span></font><img src="https://a.gfx.ms/Emoji_0263A.png" alt="Emoji" class="Emoji$0263A$AAE RenderedEmoji"><font face="Tahoma,sans-serif" color="#000000"><br id="FontBreak"></font><br><br><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">Derrick Francis</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">Chairperson</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;"><br style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;"></font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">Gloucester FM 96.6 (GFM 96.6)<span class="ecxApple-converted-space" style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;"> </span><b style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;"><a href="http://www.gloucesterfm.com/" target="_blank" style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-weight:inherit;cursor:pointer;">www.gloucesterfm.com</a></b> & Android & Iphone</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">The Trust Centre</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">Conduit Street</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">Gloucester</font></div><div style="line-height:22.7199993133545px;color:rgb(68, 68, 68);font-family:Calibri;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><font face="Tahoma" style="line-height:normal;">GL1 4UX</font></div><br><br><div><hr id="stopSpelling">From: office@thethread.org.uk<br>To: cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk<br>Date: Tue, 27 Oct 2015 15:34:11 +0000<br>Subject: Re: [cma-l] Pirate Radio<br><br>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">Interesting Robb</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">The sad thing in all of this is that when
I write something like this and it gets placed on the message board there
always seems to be some condescending clot who says ‘’he’s
having a rant’’ I think
the first thing everyone needs to learn in Community Radio is that if someone
says something with a bit of fire and passion behind it, it doesn’t mean
they are having a rant.</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">I sussed all this nonsense many Moons ago.
The ones that write ‘’rant’’ are actually in
disagreement and they feel that writing that someone is ranting in someway
takes the sting out the tail. Maybe it does, maybe it doesn’t …
?? it certainly doesn’t wash with me.</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">I think it is nice and refreshing to see
Roy and Robb expressing their opinions. I agree with some of it and disagree
with other bits, but I certainly know where they are coming from.</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">I now await patiently for Senor Plonker to
put his/her three-pennith worth in and accuse both Roy and Robb for having a
rant. If it is the case ….. then RANT AWAY I SAY</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">Well done</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="navy" face="Arial"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy;">Nick</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold;">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">
cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">On Behalf Of </span></b>robbeden@madasafish.com<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sent:</span></b> 26 October 2015 22:04<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">To:</span></b> 'The
Community Media Association Discussion List'<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Subject:</span></b> Re: [cma-l] Pirate Radio</span></font><span lang="EN-US"></span></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;">For someone who has
been on the receiving end of bad judgement by the GPO, Radio Authority &
Ofcom may I congratulate Roy
for his frank assessment. Pirate Radio has made a significant contribution to
broadcasting in this country & it’s sad that politicians don’t
recognise it. Pirate Radio , not the BBC, has been the backbone of innovation
and others have followed. Luckily we now have the internet where freedom of
expression & creative thought is at the forefront. The BBC has a fantastic
opportunity to embrace the spirit of pirate radio through the numerous
community stations that are still broadcasting but I fear that they will not
grasp the nettle. Meanwhile, out here in the Cotswolds, our community internet
radio station is coming up to its eighth anniversary, all done without the help
of Ofcom or the BBC, we do it efficiently & cost effectively.</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;">Meanwhile the
plodding bureaucrats continue to drag community radio down & the Community
Media Association sits by whilst the industry burns.</span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;"> </span></font></p>
<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;">The sector needs a
complete rethink, it needs support from Ofcom, less interference & more
praise for the sterling work that the thousands of volunteers put in each week.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" color="#1f497d" face="Calibri"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;color:#1F497D;">Robb Eden</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;font-weight:bold;">From:</span></font></b><font size="2" face="Calibri"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri;">
cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk
[mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk] <b><span style="font-weight:bold;">On Behalf Of </span></b>Roy Parsons<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Sent:</span></b> 26 October 2015 15:41<br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">To:</span></b> Alan Fransman
<cma-l@mailman.commedia.org.uk><br>
<b><span style="font-weight:bold;">Subject:</span></b> [cma-l] Pirate Radio</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">I don't really comment on this forum and this may be my
last post.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">Community radio and pirate radio are forever entwined.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">How did Broadcast warehouse ,SBS and Radica your
transmission providers get going????</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">Could I possibly suggest that pirate radio may have been
involved in their transmitter testing and development</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">If you don't understand this comment then then you have no
concept of the evolution of this sector of the broadcast industry and how it
has got you on air today.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">You should be grateful for Pirate radio or you
would not have a UK
made transmitter.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">DJ Uncle has been walking around with a
Police tracking bracelet on his ankle after the last arrest.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">The Police supported his station as did local politicians.
But WHY because it acted as as mouthpiece to calm local flash points.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">He has tried many times to go legit and has no chance in
hell. He is not your enemy he should be applaulded for his work at great
personal cost and you should work together.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">Don't get sniffy with all pirates KISS and XFM where there
once.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;"> </span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">I would like to state I have not been part of pirate
radio, mainly because I had day jobs in my early 20's with the BBC, Radio
Luxemberg 208 and Soho production studios, </span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">So I could hear my recordings on the radio every night
anyway. </span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">What disturbs me is a lack of understanding of cultures
other than your own comfort zones.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">A pirate is just this weeks illegal immigrant as far as you
all seem to be concerned.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">Don't forget illegal is a moving target, it was illegal to
be GAY not so long ago.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Tahoma"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;">Thanks and goodnight.</span></font></p>
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<p class="ecxMsoNormal"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;">Roy Parsons<br>
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