The Norderney had crews quarters as there were people to put the tapes on, etc. There was also guy who did the news (Pinched apparently by copying Hilversum's news - this stealing of broadcasted was a widespread practice by pirates incl Radio London) There was a studio on board for this purpose, which presumably could have been used for live programming. This link shows a picture of the onboard studio on The Norderney.
http://www.offshoreradiomuseum.co.uk/page76.html
This link I was led to believe shows the onboard studio from the hatch on deck
https://www.mediapages.nl/images1_0-G/brdstu.jpg
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A question has been asked elsewhere, if any are still in Existence.
If you define an offshore station, as a ship with a Transmitter, Aerial generators, fuel, Studios, Record library, DJ & crew accommodation - then the Ross Revenge is the only one left - albeit with Non operational TXs, & a useless aerial.
It COULD be restored to fully working + a new proper mast, should the need arise.
Though with few listening on MW - little point in all that expense.
It would probably be more cost effective, in using a recently retired ship, with a good engine & crew accommodation, & fit the TX, Genny, Aerial & studio etc, to it. Don't forget to put plenty of concrete in the hold though
Not sure if Veronica qualify's (The Nordenay) as yes, it did have aerial, TX & Generators - but did it have Studios & crew accommodation? -I thought they only used taped progs....
Message Thread Offshore Pirate radio ships - Freddie Archer 11/1/2025, 20:00:33
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