1970: Radio North Sea International
| Broadcast area | Broadcasting from various locations offshore to Western Europe |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 244m MW, 100.0 MHz FM, 6205 kHz SW |
| First air date | Sat 13 June - Fri 19 June 1970 |
| Format | popular music and news |
| Power | 105 kW MW |
| ERP | 90 kW MW |
| Affiliations | A brief name change from Radio North Sea International during the UK General Election campaign, after which the station reverted back to its original name. |
| Owner | Mebo Ltd |
In 24 March 1970, a radio ship named Mebo II anchored off the east coast of England during the UK general election camapaign, broadcasting as Radio North Sea International (RNI). RNI operated on mediumwave, shortwave and FM; its mediumwave transmission was jammed by the UK Labour government and on 13 June, RNI changed its name to Radio Caroline International with co-operation from Ronan O'Rahilly. Radio Caroline lobbied against the Labour Party, for the Conservative Party and for the introduction of licensed commercial radio in the United Kingdom. Following the election, RNI resumed its original name but jamming continued under the newly elected Conservative government. It was not until RNI returned to its original anchorage off the Netherlands that the jamming ceased.
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