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EURORADIO 2011 PRESENTATION  DVD

The France Radio Club annual reunion EURORADIO 2011 was held in Calais on September 24th 2011. This DVD includes all the videos played at the convention: A tribute to the late Luc de Groot, the beginning of Commercial radio in US, RKXR and the Courrier, an edited version of the Communicator after the Laser days and a 40 minutes presentation of  our guests Mike Davis and Walter Simmons.

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THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 20 - THE COMMUNICATOR/NANNELL/ARUTZ 2000

This latest DVD in the series of Offshore radio history looks at three different radio ships, with much exclusive and previously unseen video material.
The MV Communicator was home to the hugely successful Laser 558, and then the short lived Laser Hot Hits. Following their demise, the ship moved to Portugal where it was re-fitted out and due to return as a European religious broadcaster, as well as airing Dutch and English programmes.
Stereo AM broadcasting was to have been the revolutionary idea from the MV Nannell. Stereo Hits 576 would have also seen a major deal with a Japanese company marketing AM stereo radio sets. The Anglo- Dutch radio on the Ross Revenge in 1989, frightened off the Nannells backers, and that was the end of the project.
Arutz 2000 started with a derelict lightship in a Portsmouth scrapyard. After being partly fitted, the ship King David was forced to move just ahead of a planned raid by the UK authorities. Towed to a position off the Israeli coast, Arutz 2000 began broadcasting religious programmes. Heavy storms saw the radioship break her anchor and end up on the beach, and ending her short offshore career
                                                                                                                                   

EURORADIO 2010

The France Radio Club annual reunion EURORADIO 2010 was held in Calais on October 9th 2010. Guests included well known radio engineer Peter Chicago, who spoke about
his period with the MV Mi Amigo and the radioship's various masts. Other guests included Dutch DJ Dick Verheul who was on the Mi Amigo and  later on Radio Monique, Ian Damon from the famous Radio London in 1967, Ray Anderson the man who bought the MV Communicator after the Laser 558 days and oversaw  the ships return as Laser Hot Hits at the end of 1986.
The EURORADIO 2010 guests were interviewed by Paul Graham and Luc de Groot. Also attending were Martin Fisher an engineer and DJ who joined the Mi Amigo and Radio Caroline, working there between 1977 and 1979, and finally Richard Thompson (Buzby) also known as Mark Lawrence who was with Radio Caroline between 1978 and 1980.
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EURORADIO 2010 - THE VIDEO PRESENTATION

Include the Mi Amigo tribute and guests presentation plus Tom Anderson and the Mi Amigo, Radio Seagull and Visit to Sealand 2010. (approx. 1hr)
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THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 19 - RADIO MONIQUE RADIO558/819

The story of the Dutch stations operating from the Ross Revenge. The popular Radio Monique, Radio 819 and Radio 558. Their popularity wasn’t shared by the Dutch authorities, who were soon planning to get them off the air, culminating in a raid in August 1989.
 

RADIO ATLANTIS PHOTO-SHOW 

Radio Atlantis started out by hiring airtime from Radio Caroline – then broadcasting from the MV Mi Amigo, before the wealthy Belgian owner decided to purchase his own ship. As Belgian had outlawed offshore radio, the Flemish language Atlantis operated from Holland.
As well as a popular Flemish service , Atlantis had an English service. Programmed by Steve England, this had some inspired and fun programming which brought back some of the spirit of the 60’s offshore stations. Like all good things, it had to end and Radio Atlantis closed with the introduction of Dutch laws in August 1974, that made offshore broadcasting illegal.
This photoshow disc features photographs from Steve England’s collection, with an explanation and commentary by Steve.
                                                                                                                                   

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 18 - LASER HOT HITS 

Laser 558’s success caught the imagination of a radio enthusiast, who purchased their radioship after it had been forced off the air by the British authorities. Despite sale clauses that forbid the ship being used for broadcasting again, it was soon back at sea, with alleged new ownership.
Great enthusiasm and excellent production, were spoiled by a series of mast collapses that led to Laser Hot Hits being off the air for lengthy periods. This resulted in a loss of advertising revenue, and without new financial backing, the MV Communicator was back in the UK port of Harwich, just a year after she was previously there.
                                                                                                                                   

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 17 - LASER 558  

The Gardline Seeker was converted to become the radioship MV Communicator. Starting as Laser 730 with an unsuccessful balloon antenna, the station then, with a conventional antenna system became Laser 558, and an almost overnight success as “all Music radio” hit the European airwaves. The UK commercial radio stations were outraged, as was the government who eventually forced Laser 558 off the air – but not before Laser had forced change in UK radio.

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THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 16 - RADIO CAROLINE - THE 80s PART 4  

Things were just looking brighter for Caroline, when along came the unexpected – a raid by the Dutch and British authorities. This episode covers the raid and its after effects, the provocative move of Spectrum radio to 558, the final offshore broadcast and the search for a 3rd world licence. This DVD concludes Caroline free radio years with the Ross Revenge taken into Dover and the control of the British authorities.

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THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 15 - RADIO CAROLINE - THE 80s PART 3   When a hurricane swept across Southern England in 1987, many radio stations were knocked off the air, but Caroline continued as one of the few broadcasting. The mast structure had however been weakened, and in more storms a few months later, Caroline’s 300 foot antenna mast came crashing down.  With her usual tenacity and magic, and using pipework that had been used for cod liver oil processing in the ships days as a fishing trawler, Caroline was soon back on air – albeit smelling like a fish and chip shop - with a temporary aerial. New mast sections were delivered to the Ross Revenge, and a long period of mast building began. Easter 1989 saw Radio Caroline celebrate her 25th birthday. The British and Dutch authorities didn’t join the celebrations, as they were planning much darker deeds.  This DVD is the third part of a set looking at Radio Caroline in the 1980’s.                                                                                                                                            

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 14 - RADIO CAROLINE - THE 80s PART 2   Caroline being joined by Laser 558, led to an offshore radio revival, that quickly captured a huge audience. UK commercial radio were losing listeners and pressured the government to take action. A four month long surveillance operation and blockade of the radio ships followed, which resulted in Laser being forced off the air. The next move by the UK, was to extend their territorial waters from 3 miles to 12 miles, meaning that Caroline’s ship had to move further out to sea, to a less sheltered position. The 1987 hurricane apparently left Caroline relatively unscathed, but the storm had weakened the mast structure, which was soon to have devastating consequences.
 This new DVD is the second part of a set looking at Radio Caroline in the 1980’s.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 13 - RADIO CAROLINE - THE 80s PART 1  When Caroline’s ship Mi Amigo sank in March 1980, many people thought it was the end of the station. But before long a new ship had been purchased and was being fitted out in Spain. Radio Caroline’s new ship started broadcasting in August 1983, and her return was worldwide news. Easter 1984 saw Caroline celebrate her 20th birthday, and shortly after be joined by a new neighbour – Laser 558. This new DVD is part 1 of a set looking at Caroline in the 1980’s.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 12 - Looking at some of the short lived offshore stations, as well as some that never made it. The Dutch Radio Paradijs from the Magda Maria, the much publicised radio ship for China Goddess of Democracy, from the Mediterranean Odelia TV and the EU funded Radio Brod, that broadcast during the Yugoslavia conflict.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 11 - Peace campaigner Abie Nathan, had the idea of setting up a radio station on which both Jews and Arabs could freely air their views. He purchased a Dutch freighter, renaming it Peace. The Voice of Peace took to the air on 26th May 1973, and for just over twenty years the radio station broadcast from “somewhere in the Mediterranean”.
When an historic peace accord was signed between Palestine and Israel, Abie Nathan felt that he had at last achieved his aims, and closed the Voice of Peace. In November 1993, the MV Peace sailed on her final voyage, to a position fifteen miles off the Israeli coast. The sea valves were opened and the Peace ship slowly took in water, eventually sinking below the waves.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 10 - Seeing the success of Radio Atlantis, Belgian Businessman Sylvain Tack decided to do something similar. Tack saw that having his own radio station, would be an ideal way of promoting his products. After experiencing difficulties with Radio Caroline, Mi Amigo decided to purchase their own ship – the MV Magdalena. Less than three months later the Magdelena ran aground during storms. The ship was boarded by police, impounded and ordered to be broken up.
Radio Delmare was set up by Gerard van Dam, who had been instrumental in Radio Caroline’s return in 1972. Unlike Radio Mi Amigo, Delmare didn’t have the backing of a millionaire, it did however have its share of technical problems and lost it’s first ship during storms. Another ship was found and the station returned. Soon after a mutiny by the crew, the radioship was taken into port and impounded.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 9 - Radio Caroline’s return in 1972 took most people by surprise. The station gradually built an audience, until the Dutch MOA in 1974, prompted Caroline to move back to the English coast. This didn’t please the British government, who soon began a surveillance campaign, which led to a darker period for Caroline. When the Mi Amigo drifted into UK waters, she was boarded by British officials, and taken off the air. She was soon back however, but a number of those involved were taken to court and fined.
Caroline defiantly fought the law through the 1970’s, but in the end it was Mother Nature that finished the Mi Amigo. In March 1980, Nature did what the government couldn’t, and the Mi Amigo finally sank.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 8 - Few people expected Radio Caroline to return in 1972. The Mi Amigo was a vandalised, stripped, rusting wreck in a Dutch dock. Thanks to some enthusiasts and subterfuge, that later led to a mutiny, Caroline was back broadcasting off the Dutch coast. Radio Seagull Loving Awareness, and much else followed before the Dutch MOA forced the Mi Amigo to return to off the English coast. This DVD continues looking at 1970's offshore radio, with the story of Radio Caroline's return in 1972, through until the Dutch MOA in 1974
 

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 7 - When the Reverend Carl McIntire’s radio stations were closed down by the American authorities, he took to the sea with Radio Free America. Capital Radio saw itself above other offshore stations, and promoting itself with the slogan that broadcasting is a profession for Gentlemen. Radio Atlantis at first hired airtime from Caroline, but soon purchased her own ship. The deejays and jingles, managed to bring the spirit and fun to offshore radio.
 

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 6 - The story of Radio Northsea International was as colourful as their multi-coloured radio ship. Among the more dramatic events were a fire bomb attack, an attempted hijacking and being jammed by the British government.
As well as the drama, RNI – The Sound of Young Europe – was unique in that it was responsible for introducing Dutch and other European bands to an international audience.
 

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 5 - While many of the offshore stations aimed at the lucrative London market, Radio 270 broadcast successfully to Yorkshire and the midlands.
The ripples caused by the offshore radio revolution spread around the world and American businessmen financed Top 40 station Radio England and MOR station Britain Radio, after seeing the US financed Radio London make a huge impact. Radio England and Britain, didn’t follow London’s success and were replaced by Radio 355 and Dutch language Radio’s Dolfijn and then 227.The Offshore radio ripples also reached New Zealand, where Radio Hauraki was set up to break the state radio monopoly. Hauraki achieved what few other offshore radio stations did, being granted a licence to broadcast from land.
This 60 minute DVD documentary, is available in English or French language soundtracks.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 4 - The abandoned wartime forts off the British coast were quickly seized by the offshore broadcasters, as a more stable base than a radio ship.
Radio Invicta claimed the Red Sands army fort, then changed its name to KING radio, and then to the successful to “middle of the road” music Radio 390. Radio Essex used a smaller fort, and aimed at a more local market. It also claimed to be the first 24 hour pop station.
Tower Radio also used one of the smaller naval forts, and had ambitious plans for a TV service.
In the North, businessman Tommy Shields, decided there should be a truly Scottish radio station and purchased a former lightship the Comet, for Radio Scotland.
This 90 minute DVD documentary, is available in English or French language

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 3 - When Radio Sutch started, it was seen as something of a publicity stunt, when it opened just a couple of months after Radio Caroline had turned UK radio on it’s head at Easter 1964. Sutch soon sold out to his manager, who bought in new investors and equipment, upped the power and changed the name to Radio City. – The Tower of Power.
Later in the year an even more powerful challenge arrived from the USA – Big L -Radio London. The station took the mould of an American Top 40 radio station, and adapted it for a UK audience. It proved extremely successful and quickly challenged the other offshore stations.
This 90 mins DVD tells the story of Radio Sutch/City and Radio London.

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 2 - The story of early offshore radio, with the short lived Flemish language Radio Uilenspiegel, off the Belgian coast and the equally brief Radio TV Noordzee from the specially built REM island off the Dutch coast. This DVD has the story of the most famous of the offshore stations Radio Caroline, through the 1960’s, and includes Radio Atlanta, and Caroline going international in August 1967.
The documentary, includes much previously unseen film material, and runs for 90 minutes.
 

THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS VOLUME 1 - European radio was strictly state controlled until a group of Danish businessmen set up Radio Mercur on a ship in international waters, and outside government control.
The station was followed by Radio Syd and Radio Nord, as well as Radio Veronica off the Dutch coast. This DVD looks at these pioneers of offshore radio, This 75 minute long documentary has both English and French language
 

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EURORADIO 2007 
The annual Offshore Echo'/France Radio club event was held in Calais on Saturday September 8th 2007, featuring special guests: One of Radio Caroline’s original engineers in the 1960’s, Carl introduced an audio-visual presentation. Dave McKay remembered life aboard the Laissez Faire. Before joining Radio City, Woolf was a member of the Mannish Boys - who are well remembered for their lead singer Davie Jones, who later became better known as David Bowie. Woolf also worked on Britain Radio and Radio 390. Luc Dunne, chief on board Radio City remember his days on the Tower of Power. 2 hours - bi language presentation price: £21.99  
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THE VOP REUNION DVD 
The 2006 Radioday held in Amsterdam, saw a number of former Voice of Peace deejays re-united for the first time for many years. This DVD includes high quality professional video footage taken by Arbel Eshet, from Israeli TV, as well as featuring footage, jingles, tunes and off-air recordings of the VOP. £19.99

CAROLINE IN CALAIS - Shortly after Radio Caroline’s ship Ross Revenge ran aground and was salvaged from the Goodwin Sands, Offshore Echo’s / France Radio Club arranged for some free airtime on Calais based Radio 6. Caroline deejays travelled over to Calais once a month and presented a Caroline programme, which could be heard on the French coast and in the South of England.
When this DVD was filmed in July 1991, Chris Frisco, Neil Gates and Jerry Wright were presenting the Radio Caroline programme.
The Radio 6 broadcasts were one of the few places that Caroline could be heard on a regular basis, and they allowed Caroline to have a voice.

EURORADIO 1990 & 1991 DVD - Offshore Echo’s annual event was held at the 555 Club in Calais, in 1990 with guests Dave Asher, Caroline Martin, Tom Anderson, Nigel Harris and Mike Dundee. The club hosted a special Caroline party that night presented by Tom Anderson.
Euroradio 1991 included guests Andy Bradgate, Tony Kirk, Jerry Wright, Chris Frisco and Mike Dundee from Radio Caroline.
Both events are now featured on this DVD

THE MI AMIGO REUNION - 2004 was a year of a number of Offshore radio anniversaries, including the 30^th anniversary of the start of Radio Mi Amigo. Deejays Norbert, Will van der Steen, Peter Van Dam and Bert Bennett were invited to Calais, for a reunion and for a chance to recall the Mi Amigo days. The memories – and the beers – flowed, and were captured for this new 102 minute long DVD.

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THE OFFSHORE RADIO YEARS – RADIO CAROLINE THE EIGHTIES
This 4 DVD box set covers Radio Caroline’s third offshore era, through her ship Mi Amigo sinking in March 1980, to the arrival of the Ross Revenge in 1983. The story continues with the arrival of Laser 558, the UK government surveillance operation, the loss of the 300 foot antenna mast during storms and the armed raid by the authorities in 1989.
The story concludes with the final offshore broadcast, the attempt to find a 3rd world licence and the radioship drifting onto the Goodwin sands. Radio Caroline’s free radio years ended with the Ross Revenge taken into Dover, and under the control of the British authorities.
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EURORADIO 2005 - The Interviews - Double DVD
The complete interview segments from Euroradio 2005, featuring John Aston, Mark Sloane, Roger Mathews and Dick Palmer, who recall their offshore radio experiences.
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EURORADIO 2005 - The Presentations
Video presentation showing Euroradio 2005 guests John Aston, Mark Sloane, Roger Mathews and Dick Palmer in the 1960’s & 70’s. Also part of the rare 60’s French film "Teenagers" that includes a sequence aboard the Mi Amigo, that features Ronan and deejays in Summer 1967.
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VIDEO CD

The Euroradio 2003 videos on a double CD:
The Ross in 1983 - (various TV programmes on Caroline return), OEM visit 1985 (with special ‘guests’ on Caroline),Tendering and Storms, Monique/Caroline various, OEM visit 1987 with Ronan, On the move - move from Knock Deep, Laser Hot hits visit (Brandy Lee and Paul Jackson) and much more on this double video CD. Price:  £21.99 including postage

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