On a side note: a little more about pirate radio.

This is funny and kind of weird. I'm not sure how I missed it.

It's a story about Pirate Radio in Colorado with a pretty good overview of what I was doing back then running KBFR/Boulder Free Radio.

Here's a summary (or you can read the entire article by clicking here)

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has intensified its crackdown on unlicensed "pirate" radio stations in Colorado, targeting stations along the Front Range, including Way High Radio in Ward, KNED in Nederland, Green Light Radio, and Boulder Free Radio. On January 24, FCC agents attempted to shut down Way High Radio, but DJs remotely disabled the signal to avoid confrontation. Similar actions led to warnings for other stations, causing three of the four to cease FM broadcasts, though they continue streaming online. This enforcement surge follows a December letter from FCC Commissioner Michael O’Rielly, criticizing a Longmont news outlet for reporting on a local pirate station, KROC, and accusing such stations of violating regulations and failing to support emergency alerts. Colorado’s pirate radio scene, pioneered by figures like Monk, who founded Boulder Free Radio in 2001, has long defied FCC regulations, driven by resistance to corporate control of airwaves following the 1996 Telecommunications Act. These stations, particularly Way High Radio, have served as vital community resources, broadcasting local news and emergency updates during events like the 2013 floods and 2016 Cold Springs Fire. Despite FCC pressure, DJs remain defiant, with plans to resume FM broadcasts and continue serving their communities, especially during emergencies.

Full Westword article:
https://www.westword.com/news/fcc-is-cracking-down-on-colorados-pirate-radio-stations-10033288

Original Westword article on Boulder Free Radio:
https://www.westword.com/news/the-making-of-a-pirate-5068103

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