Radio ‘Pirate’ Fined For Underwriting Violations

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It’s known to listeners within the radius of its tiny 61-watt FM signal serving Greeley, Colo., as “Pirate Radio.” Its music mix is broad but generally considered Oldies and Classic Hits from the early days of rock ‘n’ roll through the 1980s.


But, this is no unlicensed buccaneer. Rather, it is a low-power FM facility that’s run afoul of FCC rules nevertheless. Why? It went over the line on permissible underwriting announcements.

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