Galway stations

[Rob W]

heard somethin in galway this evening bout 7 anyone heard it. heard nothing of who they were

[Mikeyboy]

Yep, could this be the long-awaited Energy Mix that we've heard so much about? They began broadcasting Tuesday evening, mainly 90s chart and dance (Energy Mix's music policy) on 106.5, but their TX was having it's period all up and down 106 for a while, before it seemed to clear all of a sudden.

The signal bled so badly at one stage, it was crystal clear on 106.2, 106.5 and 106.7/8.

They seemed to be testing the equipment, because every now and then it would flick from the left to the right channel. Around 9.20pm, the signal seemed to clear up all of a sudden, and stayed on 106.5 until 9.55pm when it switched to a blank carrier. The TX was off when I checked at 8am today (Wednesday).

So lads, what's the story. I have to say after the signal cleared, the audio was great (apart from when the audio kept cutting at the high points of that Kylie+Robbie song), the music was great too. (Even if some was recorded from radio — I heard the arse end of a sweeper you bold scamps LOL ). I've always said Galway City needs a station like this, so the very best of luck to you.

When is the launch planned and any other details??

Mikeyboy;)

[Rob W]

ya pretty cool still waitin for it to come back on again and get a good taste of their music. give freindly a run for their money.....

[Rob W]

mikeyboy did you hear again today thought it was ok bit choppy but generally very good. sound quality very clear quite impressed would like to hear who they are. if it were energy mix they would have jingles out already coz there was talk about it long ago. you think they would have prepared.:confused:

[Mikeyboy]

Yeah Rob, I heard them again last night (Wednesday) around the same time — they seemed to be looping two mini-discs up until around 10pm, then it switched to a blank carrier for around twenty minutes, and came back on with what appeared to be another mini disc. Off air again this morning when I checked.

A lot of the music seems to have been recorded from a radio station. If you notice that between tunes, there are stingers that have been disguised with movement of the faders, so you know its a stinger, but yet you don't hear anything. Which makes me think that either G.C. is behind it and he recorded off a satellite station, or they had prepared mini discs for test broadcasts with IDs for a different frequency. Thought the audio was far better than the previous night.

They will definitely give Friendly a run for their money — a lot of people have gotten pissed off with Friendly (particularly during the daytime, because they an't be bothered to change the playlist). Look how popular the chart dance stations are in Dublin. There is a huge niche in Galway for such a station.

I'll be tuning in again tonight (they seem to come on around 7pm/7.20pm).

[Rob W]

listened again tonight still on at the moment. very good music who is g.c.

[Mikeyboy]

They were on a blank carrier during the afternoon on Thursday, and I think they were attempting a launch, or certainly live tests at around 6.20pm — at one stage the music level came down and you could hear someone speaking and then saying 'something 106', but the mic level wasn't opened enough to hear it.

Seems they've recorded a lot of the music from different stations — at one stage, there was the arse-end of an intro 'Round, Round' (Sugababes), some guy with an English accent, that was obviously off another station. I think they had a few mini-discs on shuffle, but they didn't index the tracks properly, so it would play a tune and then the beginning of another before cutting outright to another. Some of it seemed to be live.

Also, a good idea taking those snippets from 'Kevin and perry Go Large', and the prank phone calls from the station in the States (I think it was called K-RAF).

I listened until around 1am — absolutely fantastic tunes, although there was a lot of repetition. I presume they're very close to launching (Is DJ Jean - The launch a hint I wonder).

Noticed a bit of a hum in the signal early on, but it was crystal clear by around 8pm, with a stronger signal than Galway Bay's 95.8 in Salthill!!!!

All in all, I have a strong suspicion that G.C. is behind it (I won't say who he is, I presume he wants to remain anonymous, but Kiss/Pulse 100 from the mid-90s would be a strong hint).

Again, if it is you G., the best of luck.

[Justin Speck]

What frequency have they ended up on? I think they started off on 106.3 but are they now on 106.5 (or indeed somehwere else)?

Weren't UCB on 106.5 in Galway City or am I way out of date?

J

[Rob W]

well dont care really what freq what theyre on coz they are playin some good music. they only seem to be on air during the evening and night but tonight is quite different. its been on air since bout 9 or so tonight mikeyboy should know still on air at the moment.

[Mikeyboy]

Justin - welcome to myself and Rob's thread!

The station is on 106.5 with a fokking *massive* :eek: amount of power. Don't know what time they came on last night, but heard them at around 2.30am and still no idents. Once again, the TX is off (very gentleman-like of them to vacate the freq for the church broadcasts from Renmore at 10am each day).

I remember all the talk of UCB having a relay on that freq., but I never heard anything other than a blank carrier on only one occasion. Then they (I'm presuming 106.5 is indeed Energy Mix) were supposed to take 106.3, but Mix 106 came along with a pathetic signal that couldn't penetrate much further than Rahoon (the TX was located in Tonabrucky). Haven't heard anything of them for about three weeks, but then again, they seemed to keep some weird hours.

P.S. Fuck Flirt FM (the NUI Galway station) for coming back on air during the daytime on 105.6 — now I can't get Red FM anymore:mad:

[Justin Speck]

Thanks for the info Mikeyboy.

When I heard that Mass was being broadcast I assumed it was the same transmitter that UCB had been using but maybe not.

Interesting to hear too that the two stations seem to share the frequency. Very economical!

I didn't know Flirt had been off. Presumably they're only on during University term-time.

Sorry to take your thread OT!

J

[Mikeyboy]

Maybe the church broadcasts were where the original poster was getting confused too??

On Saturday afternoon, there was a blank carrier on 106.5 for about half-an-hour, before being switched off again. (Could have been the mass relay or indeed the music station).
They (again presuming it's Energy Mix) weren't on air at all on Saturday.

Oh, and Flirt is on all year round (unfortunately — could this be the worst student station in the country?), but during the summer, broadcast times aren't written in stone.

[Radio Ross]

Flirt has actually become a much better station in the last year or so. The people there, including myself, have put a lot of bloody work in to insure that it is the only alternative station on air in Galway. Yes it is amateur, but thats the beauty of student radio. We get used to begrudgers who find our presence on the dial a problem. Producing 20% News and current affairs and 40% talk is not exactly easy.

As regards energy, best of luck to them. I always thought that end of the dial was rather lonely so its good to have three stations there now.

[Liamo]

Are Red seriously putting out that much power to reach Galway ?

And the BCI complain about pirates causing interference ?

What's the story if the NUI licensed station in Galway is interfered with (on the edges of its franchise area) by a station from 125-odd miles away in Cork ?

[021]

Liamo
I have read the whole thread and no one said that the college station in Galway was being interfered with by RedFM within its franchise area.

It is common for a local station within their area to block out the reception of distant stations from other areas. For example if Live 95 FM switched off their transmitters you would probably be able to receive WLR on 95.1

The main reason why Red has been heard so far North is the frequency 105.7 is very clear. The same situation was the case with County sound on 103.7 when it first started in 1990, it could be heard fairly far north. However afterwards as other stations came on the air on 103.9 (Tipp) and 103.5 (Midlands) it was no longer possible to hear it so far away.
Likewise MidWest in Co.Mayo was audible in parts of Co.Cork before 96FM extended into North Co.Cork (with a transmitter on 96.1) etc etc

[Rob W]

i think myself flirt has way too much talkin during its broadcast listenin to "like", i am sorry "man" but it does not work and being an only "alternative station" only keeps a certain amount of listenership. a station with more music and less waffling on about what it is like is what is in order. Although this energy craic has appeared with absolutley no talking at the mo, i suppose somethin live woudn't go astray.

[Mikeyboy]

Exactly 021, nobody ever said Red were interfering with Flirt, whom I certainly wouldn't consider a worthwhile 'alternative' in Galway.

106.5 were back on again last night at around 9pm, with the same mini-discs on loop. After thinking long and hard (fnarr fnarr!!! couldn't resist), I clicked that some of the tunes are recorded from either digital TV (maybe MTV Dance) or radio through Sky Digital (or more likely NTL digital with the shit signal strength that keeps failing) — that is why there is that squidgy digital interference every now and then in the odd track.

And still no live programming on 90.1, which plays some fantastic music too. At last we have a choice in Galway

[ger.c]

Well its nice to see galway has a choice of radio to listen to.
Galway has a population of 70k and roughly 10k students. Galway should have a second licence (FM)...........

Gbfm - Am run a good show but it aint enough for the west of ireland

whoever the guys are on 106.5 i wish you the best of luck any help wanted email me, keep up the good work..........

[Mikeyboy]

Yes Ger, whoever those caped crusaders may be (wink, wink) ;) ;)

Who will be DJing though, I heard Flako is 'all shook up' after moving onto bigger and better things???

[ger.c]

mikeyboy (wink wink) what that about ? and flako ??????????

getting back to what going on here in galway 106. 5 has been on all day from around 11 am and still on 18.45

go lads

ger.c@oceanfree.net that the e mail if you want help

ger.c

[Mikeyboy]

OK Ger, let's compare the spelling, grammar and sentence construction in your last post to one you made a couple of months back, *claiming* you received a press release from Energy Mix.

Originally posted by ger.c
this was sent to me from press office of energymix

Galway's new stations e mail energymix@newyork.com

The new web site should be up and running in late 2002

Erengymix is new station coming to galway city
Energymix is a radio station playing today best dance 24 hours a day
Among the new song from ON AIR radio network we use from usa spain germany and all over the world

We will stil find time to spueeze in time all your favourite club tunes and old classics from the 80s 90s every day

Further more this station is for the age group 16 - 25 24 hours a day

dj r

Oh, and that email address doesn't work.

[ger.c]

ha it good to see all this happen to galway
but ger.c >>>>>mikeyboy you got me mixed up with some eles

COME ON LET HELP THEN HERE IN GALWAY (NOT FIGHTing)

GER.C

GO GALWAY GO

galways new sounds 106 and 97 .3 fm lynxs fm on air now (it going on air this weekend ok

from the college nui

no more sh1t here ok 106.5 mikeyboy

[Rob W]

Whats goin there has been nothin on 106.5 for nearly 2 days. R they preparing for a big launch r what

[ger.c]

Will back on later Sunday/Monday

Would like to know what dane/chat tunes like to hear on the air plus any dj want to go on air e mail here with in/fo eg. tel no. and what work you done in clubs and radio ...... so on
GER.C

And who s on 102.1

Mikeboy have you done a bandscan in Galway and if so could i get it off you please

The best of luck to outher new station come on air soon

[Rob W]

well ger.c whats going on. How do you know energymix will be returning on sunday/monday. Are you giving yourself away

[021]

Does the signal from this temp. station reach Galway city?:

"STATIONS ON AIR SOON:

FAIR ON THE AIR
25 Sept - 6 Oct
Galway - 102.8
Temp licence"

I read it is from Ballinasloe which is a long distance east of Galway city?

[ger.c]

Rob meet the guys from energy mix and give them some help There are now back on with ok sound (This is two get better mon/tue) but bit of work is still need to been done with the station

If you want to give a hand e mail with in/fo eg. tel phone no and i ring you , Part two of you email No Rob just helping here

102.1 FM st

021 the 102.8 should not get in to the city area FAIR ON THE AIR should be putting out 25/40 watts that would be for the towm area olny but i could be wrong . It could be more

[Mikeyboy]

Ger, I noticed 102.1 on Thursday morning after you mentioned something about using 106 and 97.3 'from the college nui', sorry but you lost me there a bit. 102.1 is new, and only came about on either Wednesday or Thursday (could be the planned Magic FM, dunno). As for 97.3, I hope you're not planning on using it — Galway Bay FM use 97.4, so it mightn;t be such a good idea. I haven't done a complete bandscan, but if you look for all my posts through the members menu, and look back about two months, you'll see a partial bandscan that I did.

P.S. Apologies if I offended you in any way, that wasn't my intention.

Best of luck to you and Energymix. Hope to hear it back on air soon.

[Mikeyboy]

Listen Ger, no need to ask who's on 102.1, because you are playing the same mini-discs as Energymix were last week on 106.5. By the way, I was talking to a certain person about ten minutes ago, who is very concerned about who began broadcasting on 102.1 last week.

His station, Tribe FM, had been carrying out late night tests on 102.1 for the past fortnight (which even I didn't know about), and all of a sudden, another TX took "his" frequency (I don't want to get into a frequency ownership argument, but fair is fair). His (and his partner's) feathers have been ruffled to say the least, so I you can expect him to be in contact with you in the next day or two.

I noticed too that 102.1 is bleeding on 103.0, 103.6, 103.8, 104.2, 104.8 and 105.8 (quite clearly), didn't think that was possible.

Anyhow, I'm heading off to Tonabrucky Hill now to do a complete bandscan, which I'll post here and send to John at some stage tomorrow.

[ger.c]

mikeboy i did not know about that aswell(102.1) 1 need to know what date and time that this was used ? is free unlees it has beeen brodcasting 24hours aday .... 102.2 was that ladys radio from the city 102.1 is energyM fm plus 2 outhers fm where in town is it on ?
The station is running off a computer with some live programs
NOT A MINI DISK and where is galway bay fm run tx with 97.4 ?

galway newest stsion is on 102.1 fm THAT WHAT THE JINGLES SAY (HA IT COST A LOT OF MONEY TO MAKE)
mikeboy sorry
could u band scan area please

ROB NEED THE IN/FO ON TUE AGAIN AND THANK U .. there is a SDSL you can use at the studio in city and guys from 5,ave b will give you any help rob meet for coffee and that movie( this is unreal ) is on Tue ...
talk two you on tue in london all day Monday

[Mikeyboy]

Ger, I have to say I'm finding it extremely difficult to follow your posts. Perhaps you could place a full stop '.' after each sentence.

What's this about 'ladys radio' on 102.2? And are you trying to say that Energymix will be using 102.1 and two other frequencies?

Tribe FM were testing on 102.1 from the middle of September. Hope you don't mind, I passed your email address on to the man behind Tribe, as he wants to talk about the frequency.

Galway Bay FM's 97.4 is from Redmount Hill near Eyrecourt.

I'll type up the bandscan and post it this evening (Monday).

[Mikeyboy]

Okay, I've been talking about doing it for ages, so here's the bandscan I did on Sunday night, which a few people have asked for, including Ger.

Galway City Bandscan Sept 29, 2002 at 22:00hrs
From: Tonabrucky Hill, Rahoon

88.2/88.8/89.2/89.8 RTE Radio 1
90.1 Unidentified Galway Pirate
90.4/91.0/91.2/91.4/92.0/92.2 2FM
92.6/93.2/94.2/94.4 Raidio na Gaeltachta
95.0 Live 95 (Limerick — weak)
95.2/96.4 Clare FM
95.8/96.8/97.0/97.4 Galway Bay FM
96.1 Mid West Radio
97.0 Radio Kerry (weak)
97.6 Radio Kerry (strong)
97.8/98.4/98.8/99.4/99.6/100.4 Lyric FM
98.1 98FM (very weak)
99.8 BBC Radio 1 (presumably NTL leak)
100.0/100.6/101.00/101.6/101.8/106.6 Today FM
103.0 UCB Europe relay (from Limerick)
103.2/103.7 County Sound 103FM (Cork)
103.5 Midlands Radio 3
103.9 Tipp FM
104.1 Shannonside Northern Sound
104.2 Radio Limerick One
104.4 FM104 (reasonable signal)
105.0 Red FM (weak)
105.5 Today FM
105.7 Red FM (clear)
107.2 Radio Friendly (Galway pirate)

Note for Ger C: Bleeds from Energymix, noted on one receiver, but not another were also found on 103.0, 103.6, 103.8, 104.2, 104.8, and 105.9. It could also be heard clearly in stereo on 105.1 and 105.8.

NOTE: NUI Galway college station Flirt FM normally broadcasts on 105.6 but was off air at the time of scanning.

[ger.c]

Mikeyboy thank you for that bandscan .

97-99.8 is bbc radio 1 from the N Ireland (that the tx from there)

102.1 fm is the new channel from EnergyMix .
Test have been done in Galway city and Co., to see what we are bleeding on, we do have 2nd tx channel but not in on air .
The guys did have problems at start of thr test but was cleared up , Could you tell me where that happen and what type of radio reciver it was

The EnergyMix tx is very clean this problem will bee looked in to as i speek to the guys later

Mikeyboy thank you again for the help with this bandscan

ger.c
all in/fo will past to the guys at EnergyMix

Rob what happen to day ? E mail me again

[Mikeyboy]

Ger, I got the bleeding on a portable Phillips receiver at Tonabrucky near where all the rigs are. I thought maybe it was because of all the TXs up there, but I checked in Salthill at 6.30pm and the signal was still all over the place. As I said, some was just a faint signal, but there were two other strong (stereo) signals.

When 106.5 was activated last week, it bled all up and down 106 (and further at times), but seemed to improve within a day.

102.1 doesn't seem to be as strong as 106.5 — have you changed location or reduced power? What power are you pushing now? And when is the official launch? Shall there be drinkies in O'Cs?

[Justin Speck]

Originally posted by ger.c
97-99.8 is bbc radio 1 from the N Ireland (that the tx from there)



BBC R1 on Galway cable seems to be on 95.2 for reasons best known to NTL. Here's the whole list:

http://www.ntl.com/locales/ie/en/athome/frequency.html#galway

How far does NTL's Galway cable network extend? Assuming it is only the city, I'm relieved to hear that leakage can't be heard at Tonabrocky!:)

Can't think of any sensible BBC R1 tx on 99.8MHz though. Most odd.

J

[021]

Justin
"Can't think of any sensible BBC R1 tx on 99.8MHz though. Most odd. "

It could be the Divis one on 99.7, but because of the presence of Lyric from Mullaghanish on 99.6, its probably only audible in Galway by tuning to the edge

Mikeboy:
"When 106.5 was activated last week, it bled all up and down 106 (and further at times), but seemed to improve within a day"

reason: 10.7 above strong Galway Bay FM (It was MIKE who mentioned this possible problem with 106.5 in Galway in another posting)

[Mikeyboy]

Fair enough 021, but why then is Energymix (now on 102.1) bleeding all over the place now (see note at end of bandscan above).

[Rob W]

mikeyboy was that bandscan done near the tower on tonabrucky.
would there not be alot of interference from every station that have signals up there.....

[ger.c]

Lads 102.1fm is now been used by EnergyMix Galway . I have asked around in the Galway area and no knows about this station that was testing for a last few weeks on 102.1fm(tribe fm) It is very fun that EnErgyMix what to use 102.1 and some one coms out of the woodwork clamming that there using that channel . So lads up to you to do you own work "TRY TO HELP SOME IN IN GALWAY AND GET TOLD OFF" .......

LADS IN ENERGY MIX YOU SHOULD STAY ON THAT CHANNEL IT HAS COST YOU MOMEY AND TIME .
but some one has been there 24/7 (on air at what time?)you not to take that channel

e mail promotionstaff@eircom.net

ger.c

[Mikeyboy]

Rob — ya I climbed the tower, but got burns all over my hands for some reason.

It was closer to Drom East.

[Rob W]

tell ya what, after all this craic whats goin on with 102.1 apparently this energy crowd. heard some jingles there lads whats da story??????

[Mikeyboy]

Dunno what's happening, did you not join them rob? Have heard parts of jingles, but no full ones, and it seems their 24 hour clock on the computer has gone a bit haywire, because they now broadcast from early morning till early afternoon, and a blank carrier all night. Heard a couple of great tunes (oh, the memories) when I woke yesterday.

[Rig For Sale]

Was passing through Galway early this morning and I heard some audio on 102.1 this morning between 1 - 1.30 am

[Rob W]

seems to be alot of repetition lately think a live broadcast would be in order. quite like the few classics being played, hail the proclaimers but come on, time to get your act together think might send an email after all.

[Rob W]

whats happen?

[Mikeyboy]

Was listening last night around 8.30pm, and it seemed to be live mixing, some great tunes, but then back to the usual playlist (god, it needs to be changed badly).

Good lord, I hope the jingles they're using at the moment aren't the ones that are going to be used when it launches — they're absolutely terrible and awfully cheap — sounds like a kid did them on a double-cassette player.

[ger.c]

hi all just talking to the guys from energymix today .

" All is well in the station but will hope to be in there studio by the end of this oct ."

There are looking for help in galway , From djs to staff.

e mail energy102fm@eircom.net

[Rob W]

Well if they are finding a new studio why dont they find some new jingles and songs. i tell ya that is one hell of a playlist goin on there.

[ger.c]

Rob it that time to build studios and set up all, So give them time

There e email energy102fm@eircom.net If you need to know any more or ask Questins give a mail

ger.c

[Rob W]

You should post the email address up in the news section ger. Think more people would see it

[ger.c]

ya like to do that but not my job (sorry about that) . If was my job i would but not > guy com on there what up there is it or not a station or computer ... in fl USA WE DO USE REAL PEOLPE IN THE STUDIO .... ..... The last post i got from the guys at energy mix is that have been up the walls so Nov befor you see live on air shows .......... mikeyboy any help or rob that do need it

Well it time to go home to usa FL to the weather i like , sun + fun and ??? and radio from 5abc ha all have a good one from ger.c

it the drink that get me here ........................................ ..................]

ha happy x mas and new year from mr santa amd miss XXX

[Mikeyboy]

All the best Ger, is the Sac closing already?? And never heard of 5ABC, checked google, and it finds one in Adelaide, but nothing in Florida?

Pity about Energymix not launching for another month, was enjoying the first week or two of it, but the repetition drives me nuts.

[Rig For Sale]

Ger C Florida! Sounds a bit suspect to me.....the poor guy can't even string a sentence together. What school did he not go to.......

Maybe this is why that station sounds so naf?

Don't listen to it though........but it sounds so un-pro

[ger.c]

Will mikeyboy you know everthing about me(Like rigth ! ! ! You so wrong) you sould know what 5.a.b.c (you know you radio ya right ! ! !. In fact i think i do not need you to know where and whart part usa i live in Where i work , You a freck and are like the shotter in the usa very dangers ) if you have a problem with energymix get in touch with them e mail address is on page 4 You Still have the wrong person mikeyboy " Dont Not Want TO See Any More Sh1t Here About me Or any One Life..... Get A Life

I call this internet bashing
come out and let us see who you are ?
What about my sac ??? stop talking a bout ballbag
like you dangers ..........

ger.c

[Mikeyboy]

Uh oh spaghettio ....

Ger, you mentioned 'fl USA' and later 'usa FL', in your previous post and also 5ABC. Anyone with half a brain knows that 'Fl' is the abbreviation for Florida, I simply asked you a question.

And when did I say I had a problem with Energymix? I pointed out that the loop was tiresome and it was a pity it wouldn't launch until next month. I also mentioned I was enjoying the music.

As for the other comments in your post, I don't think they're worth replying to as I have no intention of becoming involved in a flaming war with an illiterate.

[Mikeyboy]

They were off air for a period last week (blank carrier), and came back on Friday evening with great new tunes — about time they changed the series of loops they had been using — getting very boring. Wonder what's taking so long for the launch?

[mix106]

You just wait Mikeyboy for the BIG bang.....soon!

[Mikeyboy]

Are you guys still out there? Presumably you're the Mix 106 that was supposed to launch during the Summer? I remember reading something about it in the Tribune.

Heard tests on air a couple of days *AGES* ago, (I think around July) around the Bushy Park, Rahoon area, but you couldn't pick it up when you went tavelling towards town, very weak signal.

So are you guys coming back with more power, or is this another freq jump for Energymix. And what's the format going to be etc. When's the launch?

[ger.c]

what going on there in galway ? is there a new station ? on 106 ?

[mix106]

You just wait ger.c for the BIG bang.....soon!mix106 (www.mix-106.com)

[Macers]

Nice under constrction sign......

[Mikeyboy]

Yeah, but the site seems to be down today (Sunday). It's registered to Creative Audio Productions in Wolverhampton. Interesting.

[bubbles]

is the 106 website nearly running yet? just want to check it out soon as well as the energy can sumone tell me soon bout them

[Rob W]

hey whats da story with galway so sudden first we got energymix now we got mix106 its all happenin so quick who is who. i mean the name seem quite the same might they be the same guys using two freqs. see the similarity. who was on 106 first??????. need an insight here!

[Mikeyboy]

Well Rob, if this forum is anything to go by, then Mix 106 were the first to come on — 106.3 but they had a very weak signal. Then Energymix said they had the jingles etc made for that freq. and had to change, and again from 106.5 (because of Mass).

Now they're on 102.1, Mix 106 will be on 106.3, there's still an unidentified pirate on 90.1, Magic FM are on the way, and Tribe FM are waiting for equipment to arrive from England. Exciting times lie ahead.

You haven't been listening to Energymix the past few days have you — there's one particular dance mix they have in the loop with a 'Galaxy' sweeper in the middle of it. Ooops!

[ger.c]

rob could you do a up to date bandscand there from me love to find out what happen in galway " do not think there is that many station on the air there .....

ger.c

[Mikeyboy]

Obviously you can't read English either. Read my post — it doesn't say these stations are on air, it says they're *COMING* on air. FFS what is it about people around here.

[Rob W]

well i am not really that bothered who came on first mikeyboy. need somethin new, major man. energymix or who ever sent me an email yesterday sayin there will be live transmission within the next week. ger i'd say ya did a great job for them alright

????????

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by Rob W
hey whats da story with galway so sudden first we got energymix now we got mix106 its all happenin so quick who is who. i mean the name seem quite the same might they be the same guys using two freqs. see the similarity. who was on 106 first??????. need an insight here!

Originally posted by Rob W
well i am not really that bothered who came on first mikeyboy

Well why ask the question then??? What is it about some of the people in this forum?

[ger.c]

ok guy who on air there could some one tell me and told that sould not go on 106- 107 it can give problems that why lads in energymix moved to 102

rob could you ring me on mon in work from 10 am est time

[bubbles]

mikey boy what has gotten ur boxers in a twist? u seem a bit on the pi55ed off sided these days......
as one would say take a chill pill

[Mikeyboy]

Boxers??? LOL. Just because of my nic, doesn't mean I'm male does it???

[bubbles]

yeah it does and what ever u wear i dont really want to know ok

[Mikeyboy]

It's nearly a week now since Rob W got that email, and still no sign of live programming. Maybe for the weekend?

[Rob W]

hey what is goin on. if they say they would be live, at least some effort should have been made. sure its been ongoing since the summer.:confused: :confused:

[Mikeyboy]

Ya, it doesn't take that much of an effort to get live programming on air, and definitely not two months (remember, they've been on air since September 18), even if they don't have a proper studio set up, and presumably they have their link TX set up already (I should hope so).

[bubbles]

mikey boy y r u a Sh1t stirrer? leave these people alone and let them have a go at this. just because u dont have the guts to go and do it ur self but as they say
all talk no show.....

[Rig For Sale]

Believe me MB there is a lot to be done b4 going live and particularly where voice is concerned.

There is no point whatsoever in just doing it for the sake of having live programming....it's got to be right and consistent.

These boys and girls [hopefully] obviously want to do a right job....and the best of luck to them !

[bubbles]

i agree with rig for sale. let them get on with it. and it takes a lot to do to get a station up and running. mikey boy get r head out of ur ar5e and listen to the radio, they have been doing a good job in my own opinion. SOOOOOOO leave them alone

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by Rig For Sale
Believe me MB there is a lot to be done b4 going live and particularly where voice is concerned.

There is no point whatsoever in just doing it for the sake of having live programming....it's got to be right and consistent.

These boys and girls [hopefully] obviously want to do a right job....and the best of luck to them !

I never said I wanted to hear a voice as part of the live programming, just a change from the same series of tracks that Raduga is pumping out for them, day in, day out. Okay, they have changed the songs in the 'hot mix' folder, but only twice that I can remember in the space if two months.

I do hope its a good station, and have a feeling that it could become hugely popular, but I'm slightly disheartened by the continuous looping of the tracks. Look a what Friendly are doing during the daytime — the same song at the same time each day — that's not how you win listeners. (Their nightime programming is a completely different story).

I would like to see live programming introduced ASAP so that I amn't humming along to one song, and then automatically humming the next song before it even begins, which is the case at the moment. And don't tell me that if I don't like it, not to listen. I am enjoying what I'm hearing, but I want more, and I want to listen.

[VO Guy]

Well said mikeyboy...

[energy102fm]

Due to financial difficulties, the launch of energy102 has been put on hold for some time. Apologies to the listeners regarding the continuous loop of songs in the recent weeks. Hopefully all problems will be cleared up within the coming weeks.

[Mikeyboy]

Thanks VO Guy, I was beginning to think I was fighting a losing battle here.

And to the guys from Energy — thanks for your reply. It's about time you joined the forum to let people know what's happening. I must say it's a pity that the launch has been delayed again, but, as you've said, you're having financial difficulties, so fair enough.

However, I do hope that the music loops will be changing soon, with new tracks, and maybe a few dance classics (may I request that tracks 'Dreams' with the church bells in the background??? *PLEASE*). Okay, if you can't launch just yet, at least keep the loops updated — that doesn't take too much work.

Again, thanks for letting us know what's happening, and keep us up-to-date on the launch date.

[bubbles]

well at least ur agreeing with people instead of bringing them down............
any way can u pm me cause i newed to chat to u

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by bubbles
well at least ur agreeing with people instead of bringing them down............

Okay bubbles, you have joined a radio forum. A forum is a place for discussion, which is what I have been doing here — engaging in discussion and constructive criticism. Leaving one particular forum member out of the equation for reasons that I've already explained, who exactly have I 'brought down'?

And where was I agreeing with someone? I thanked VO Guy for him agreeing with me. If someone has an opinion shared by myself then I will agree with them, and not just agree for the sake of brown-nosing.

Arguments lead to (usually) informed discussion, and what better platform for a discussion on radio than the radiowaves forum?

If you wish to argue a point with me, at least make it be within the subject of this thread — 'Galway station', referring to Energymix.

Thank you

[bubbles]

hey guys sh1t hotjingles your playing there. and what do u mean finachial problems, how can we help? and another question when r yee live yet?

[Rig For Sale]

Are u serious bubbles dear? I did hear some weeks ago and they were cack......sorry just my opinion!

[Mikeyboy]

9am Tuesday — sounds like 102.1 is being jammed. I wonder by whom???? Because I was told before that Tribe FM had picked that freq, but I doubt it's him. Either the signal is being jammed or the TX has been badly damaged.

Bubbles — what jingles? Did they add some last night (Monday), I noticed they were off air for a while — maybe changing the files in the mix folders?

[Mikeyboy]

Was talking to the man behind Tribe at lunch time, and the signal jamming (if that's what it is) is nothing to do with him. Could even be a problem with the computer, but I notice on the hi-fi at home the signal pilot light keeps flicking off and on.

[bubbles]

1. rig for sale: Dont call me dear i HATE that. and secondly in my own opinion they r very good and maybe they have more coming just give them a chance OK

2. mikey boy: Sounds like tribe fm are walking around with there tail behind their legs cause enegery got to that wave length first.

toddle noddles every body

ps any body calls me dear or pet once more gets there head k1cked in and stuff into where the sun dont shine

[Mikeyboy]

Obviously a computer fault. They were back on at 5pm this evening, with a varied music loop. About time they changed it again. Heard one of the new IDs and 1 jingles — the stinger sounded alright, but the levels on the jingles were arseways. What was that Ger said about them sounding great and "they should because they cost enough to make" (or words to that effect)?

A good effort though, but perhaps not a good idea to give out the text no. if requests aren't going to be played or texts answered? Starting to sound better and better all the time.

As for Tribe, I don't want to get into this argument again, but I'm reliably informed that they were testing 102.1 long before Energy popped over after vacating 106.5. That's neither here nor there at this stage because Tribe had desperate trouble with their TX at that time and are still waiting for some minor additions to their equipment setup, so it looks like they'll be lucky to be on air by Christmas.

[Mikeyboy]

Congratulations to the lads from Energy for taking criticisms on board ..... the tunes have been changed again, and jingles added (okay some good enough quality, but a couple are shit (levels too low, read my last post).

Was at a house party last night, and what station was on? Energy. Turns out about a dozen of the people I was talking to there listen to it regularly and love it, (but want more tunes).

And thanks for taking my request ('Dreams' is one tune I'll never get sick of listening to). I have a feeling this station is going to be absolutely massive. And fair play to all involved, its good to see you won't just sit back and ignore the listeners.

[Mikeyboy]

Hey John F. — Just spotted my last post was post number 11,111 on the radiowaves forum. Do I win a prize?

[ger.c]

lads what up in galway there whos jaming 102 and 107 ...THIS IS NOT ON TRIBEfm get in touch with me or energy so you can go on air , bfl chip do cost momey .. IF NOT YOU DO NOT HAVE A CHANNEL TO GO ON .102 WHO OWENS IT ?

WHAT HAPPEN TO DAY ? AND WHY WAS ENERGY NOT ON LINE ?????? MISS THE EURO HITS IT SH1T MUSIC IN USA HERE
Are u serious bubbles dear? HOW DO YOU LIKE THAT

I GET SH1T HERE WHAT THE F..K IS GOING ON HERE THE NEXT THINK IS THE ODTR WILL BE DOWN STOP WHAT GOING ON HERE PLS STOP
ROB WHAT DO YOU THINK ?
ENERGY JINGLE R OK 0861975 ??? NEED TO HEAR IT ON THE RADIO AND

[Rig For Sale]

Is ger c for real? Or just stupid?

[Rig For Sale]

Originally posted by bubbles
1. rig for sale: Dont call me dear i HATE that. and secondly in my own opinion they r very good and maybe they have more coming just give them a chance OK



Are you OK with 'hunny' or 'sweetheart' bubbles?

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by Rig For Sale
Is ger c for real? Or just stupid?

LMFAO — Hahahahahahahahahahahaha

I'm glad you said that Rig For Sale and not me.

[Rob W]

well energy have thrown a bit of life into their playlist, jingles not bad. Whats with the txt number though wonder if someone is talking the txts and doin somethin bout it or will we have to wait another week for some sort of an update.

Tribefm whats goin on there will they be on soon enough mikeyboy. what freq will they use if energy are using 102?

[bubbles]

rig for sale dont p11s me off cause i will cause trouble. and im not a gril so r..k offf

[ger.c]

Called a few in the galway area about these new up coming stations and no one knows anything about then

so we got energmix on 102 and radiofriendly on 107

so what up here with new one ?

[bubbles]

ha ha ha ha 100th reply lol

[Mikeyboy]

According to Mix 106, they are going to be on air "soon" (their website is www.mix-106.com), and Ger Stevens from Static FM in Mayo posted here about six weeks ago (and on the news page) to say Magic FM were seeking a studio site in the city for a launch.

As I've said already, Tribe have been plagued with problems with the TX and are awaiting parts/add-ons to arrive from the UK, so it looks like Christmas or early New Year before we hear anything from them.

[ger.c]

Mikeyboy thank you for that info there . It is good to see all this going on in ireland as some of good djs get a chance on air then moving abroad

ger.c

[Rig For Sale]

bubbles...if you want to cause trouble go right ahead...try not to take life so seriously !

[bubbles]

rig for sale have you ever heard of having a bit of fun these days or is consumerision taking over the world?????
and im just here to hear and see what is being said in the radio world

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by bubbles
or is consumerision taking over the world?????


Hope not — I've never heard of consumerision, and you know what they say about fearing the unknown!

[bubbles]

very funny u know what i mean. i ment the world media taken over and stuff like that. and im am the unknown

[Mikeyboy]

Uh oh, sounds like a boring media studies/sociology lecture to me. Leave quickly while you still have your sanity.

[bubbles]

mikey boy i never had my sanity in the first place lol so i dont need to leave

[ger.c]

Ha ! Could some one pay the esb bill there in galway, had problems ring 086/7 no to night in galway area . This the winter storms i am hearing of from floods to havy winds.
Next thing it will be snowing there

ger.c

[bubbles]

(1)--> hey G.C i agree with u in with people moving abroad for jobs abroad.
(2) whats happenexd to enegery tried to retune my radio but counldnt get it. SO whats happened is it the storms or what?

let me know so i can tune in again i love this station

[Mikeyboy]

Their TX was completely knocked out during the power cut last night, and when the power came back, obviously the computer didn't reboot — hope they didn't lose any files. I notice Friendly and 90.1 didn't get knocked out though. Hmmm .... If I was Miss Marple, I'd have to say the TX was located in .......

[bubbles]

leave well enough alone just cause they probaly didnt have a back up system and as u said hope they didint lose their file or any thing like that.

[Rob W]

whats with this 90.1. havent heard anything aired since maybe august i think. my suspicion suggests you might be behind it mikeyboy, seems you have been ranting and raving about it since it started.

[ger.c]

Was on the phone few time today to people that told me a 38kv line was down in co Galway area this is why radio freindly energmix and rte network went down few time last night (wed)5 Pm , Outher times aswell (later that night ). Ask the energy fm lads , They told me to look at the newspage see the post on the news page wed (and outher people aswell ) that galway was brought to a stand still my this power cuts from ntl to apc the 086/087 network could not work with the power cut aswell
Well galway if that the winter will more fun to come
ger.c

[energy102fm]

A power cut at approximatley 5 on wednesday evening forced us off air. during this time we took the oppertunity to commence further technical work. tx remained on also during this time. disruptions will also occur during they weekend to enhance our poor sound quality.

[mix106]

The New Year will certainly see the radio waves of the West HOTTING up !

[energy102fm]

Energy102 resume after major technical work, fine tuning still at work. with the recent finance situation live transmisssion will take place shortly after this..................

Dj's positions have nearly been completed, and wait on budding young dj's to have a go at the possibilty of becoming a hit on galways latest dance station.

Energy102fm@eircom.net
txt: 086 19 75 787

[Mikeyboy]

Just to let you know, the audio was quite low, and there was a terrible hissing around 9.30 this morning.

[bubbles]

miket boy. iwas listing as well and i got the station loud and clear so what r u talking about?

[Mikeyboy]

Salthill and city centre — still a breaking signal, pretty bad hissing at times. Are ye still working on it?

[bubbles]

im in renmore and i heard it pretty clear. no hissing no nothing just clear music

[Mikeyboy]

Off air for a period last night, then back on with hugely improved audio. Still notice the slightest hiss in the background if you listen carefully. I'm not nit-picking, just giving the lads at energy my reception report. Great sound, but it was better before the power cut last week in my opinion.

Any sign of a launch date yet lads?

P.S. Could this possibly be the longest thread on the Radiowaves forum?

[bubbles]

mikey boy i agree with u that this is the longest thread here. any more nit picking to b done do it now.

[energy102fm]

Mikeyboy thanks for your reports, much appreciated. Launch date possibly next week if all goes to plan. Audio still not right and currently working on it.

[Mikeyboy]

Glad to hear you’re working on it. Signal seems very dodgy at times, and then its fine at other times. By the way, I was in Oughterard this morning, and could pick you up loud and clear in parts!

For anyone else interested, they are broadcasting live at the moment (7.20pm Thursday), and according to the DJ, the launch is on Saturday, with the website launching (with live streaming) next Monday. You need to organise the mic levels — DJ can barely be heard.

He sounds suspiciously like D.L. from the old Kiss/Pulse 100 from a few years back??

The very best of luck to everyone involved, hopefully you’ll give Galway the station it deserves.

P.S. Ger — What’s the weather like in Florida? Much the same as in Dominick Street at lunchtime on Wednesday I’d say!!!

[Mikeyboy]

Energy — did ye change the link type or link freq. recently. On Taylor's Hill this morning, the signal almost completely disappeared at one stage, and you could hear CB/AIR talking faintly in the background. Never heard it happen before. Either that or your desk isn't wired properly and the PFL is cutting the mic in.

[Mikeyboy]

Just remembered something there that the DJ said last night on air — the website was launching next Monday (he said it was www.energy102fm.com). Checked the domain registrations for energy102fm.com, .net and .ie as well as energy102.com, .net and .ie and they are all still available. Makes me think even more that it was D.L., that guy is off his trolley. He's some laugh.

I remember the day he came on Kiss in Galway (after they relaunched from Pulse 100) was it in 94 or 95, and D.L. was saying that they had just done a link-up with Hot 107 in Dublin (Hot had just recently been launched in Dublin), and the station was now known as Hot 107-100 FM. He started "reading" out requests that were phoned in (on the old Kiss number 088 601 100, I think it was) from people in Rathmines, Coolock, Crumlin ..... and then Salthill, Westside, Knocknacarra. For his entire show he let on that there was a simulcast between the one in Galway and Dublin. I think possible he was the only one convinced it was true ...

[bubbles]

y is every body gone quiet here?

[Mikeyboy]

Energy has been off *completely* since last Saturday evening before the storm got particularly bad. Perhaps some aerial damage? Pity, they were supposed to launch that day.

[bubbles]

may thet took the ariel down to stop any damage happening to the ariel. ever thought of that? may be they might launch after the storms r so.........

[bubbles]

y is it sooooooooooooooo quiet here r is every body gone to sleep? can any on tell me whats happing as im in dublin at the mo for 2 weeks?

[energy102fm]

bubbles everthing ok in galway nothing to worry about, back on air full time due to more technical work.

mikeyboy you are right about saturday, storms were bad, but were back on Sunday for quite a period of time, then Mon and Tues evening . We are pleased with your recent concern but would appreciate if you would leave your passed experiences behind you concerning the mentioned above.

try and remain on the positive side of things avoid insultation.

[Rob W]

what is goin on will ye all chill out. have to say the sound is a bit crackly at times

[bubbles]

thank yoy enegery for setting things straigt hopefully things will very well for yee lot.

[Mikeyboy]

Avoid insultation? Just stating the facts ma'am.

Signal strong and crystal clear this morning. However, music can be heard in the background, presumably a low input from BBC R1.

[Ryan Phillips]

Hey there

I was going to send private messages to everyone in the thread but some of your private messages boxes are full (Mikeyboy im talkin to you) so I'll just post up a general message! I used to live in galway, Dalton Drive, Salthill to be precise, so im just wonderin who you people are, where you're at and age etc to see if I might actually know any of ya from when I lived there.

Anyways, just throw me an email at ryan@ryanphillips.net, Im probably heading down to galway in a few weeks, i'll listen in to some of these mythical stations

Cheers

Ryan

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
Energy — did ye change the link type or link freq. recently. On Taylor's Hill this morning, the signal almost completely disappeared at one stage, and you could hear CB/AIR talking faintly in the background. Never heard it happen before. Either that or your desk isn't wired properly and the PFL is cutting the mic in.

Your link is the same as Salthill Taxis (aka United Cabs) in Upper Salthill. Was parked outside there on Monday at 1.55pm, and calls from their depatcher were coming through on 102.1FM loud and clear. Don't believe me? Head down Salthill and check it out.

[bubbles]

hey there mikey boy why r u soooooo narky with every body these days?
take a chill pill and see the rainbow......
and another thing get off everybody's back

[Mikeyboy]

Taxi calls still coming through loud and clear this morning.

[Mikeyboy]

Looks like Radio Friendly's station manager Paul Hannon has fallen overboard and joined the good ship Energy. Heard him VOing an ad on Energy for the venue nightclub earlier on.

Obviously that explains the rumours on clubbing.com that all live programming on Friendly has been abandoned. Sounds like they've reduced their power too .... very weak compared to when they came on air.

Paul, will we see a launch before Christmas, or what's the latest?

[bubbles]

so whats the happs' at the mo with the station's in galway?
have been away for the last two weeks and couldnt get near a computer??

[energy102fm]

Mono FM Member


Looks like Radio Friendly's station manager Paul Hannon has fallen overboard and joined the good ship Energy. Heard him VOing an ad on Energy for the venue nightclub earlier on.

Obviously that explains the rumours on clubbing.com that all live programming on Friendly has been abandoned. Sounds like they've reduced their power too .... very weak compared to when they came on air.

Paul, will we see a launch before Christmas, or what's the latest?


paul "we on air "

[bubbles]

enegry the jingles are fantastic well done gang. hope every thing works out for yee in the new year.

[bubbles]

why is everyone so quite any more info on whats happening?
let me know

[missy]

May I just say I was in Galway over the festive season and thought the quality of radio there was rather poor.

The local station...forget it! The two pirates were ok-ish.

Music was good I thought, but the audio on 102.1 is terrible. Sadly the jingle levels are all over the place too. Good concept just not enough cash I guess. Keep up the good work everyone.

Afterall it's only MY opinion and thats why we are here...isn't it?

Missy

[energy102fm]

thanks kc ......

[bubbles]

energy who is your jingle creator? cause id really like to meet him/her and see if i can pick their brains?
much appricated
bubbles

[bubbles]

mikey boy if your around y have you gone quiete and im sorry if i pi$$es you off in any way... note me if u can. any whats the happs with the station? its getting to be a bit fuzzy on the radio?

[eire12ten]

mike,where in galway are you exactly?Radio Friendly is finished now...all the djs who dont play in the gpo have been given the boot!

[bubbles]

y did radio friendly finish?

[mix106]

Maybe they are just going automated.....hope they stick around.

[Mikeyboy]

Friendly — were always sh!te during the day, but I have to say, some of the DJs at night were brilliant.

Eire12ten — Salthill

Mix106 — when are ye starting up?

Energy — Heard you relaying Galaxy 105 last Sunday morning. Brilliant. Perhaps you should use their overnighters. And can we have the BBC R1's UK Top40 back on Sunday evenings please?

[bubbles]

mikey boy what part upper or lower? and ill agree with you saying that the dj's at night were better on friendly.

[mix106]

Mikeyboy and other interested parties,

To give you a little background, we have encountered numerous technical difficulties regarding our tx equipment. For the moment we are in the unfortunate position of not even being able to put a time frame on it.

However when we do kick off you will be one of the first to know!

Isn't it great to see how this threat has just mushroomed and all in the name of pirate radio in Galway. Let's keep it up and bring on the mix!

[bubbles]

gys a little bit of news here.
if you need to contact enegery102 this is how you can get in contact with them.
http://www.radiowavesforum.com/rw/memberphppaction=mailform&userid=839 (all th one line)

or this might be a bit easrier....
energy102fm@eircom.net

enjoy people and take care

[eire12ten]

Mix106-will your station be a dance station?Proper dance music like?Not all this cheesy commercial alice deejay/ian van daal type stuff i hope?
What are the details on Tribal?

[bubbles]

havent heard anything so everything is up in the air (sorry for the pun)

[Mikeyboy]

First of all, blank carrier on 106.5 in Galway (yet again) on SUnday at 5pm, didn't check if it was still there this morn.

There hasn't been any progress with Tribe since before the Christmas. The owner was supposed to be going to Manchester a fortnight ago to source some cheap equipment and haven't been talking to him since. I for one (and him, needless to say) certainly didn't think it would take him this long to get things up and running.

The whole plan has been plagued with problems from the off ... not least the fact that SDS (An Post) only bother to call to your house once with a delivery, and if you're not there, you have to travel 45 minutes (in busy traffic) across the city to collect stuff.

When I'm talking to him again, I'll post an update here.

[bubbles]

glad to see your back mikeyboy missed your usual comments here.
and ill agree with you with the sds being sloww witted gits.....

[Rob W]

Oh bubbles you must have had some sort of association with energy. whats goin on my computor has bein fu...ed for ages whats going on in my forum.

Mikeyboy are you starting something new for yourself. dont want to start sh1t like some bubb. what are they accusing ya of?

Whats goin on with tribe fm thought they were coming on pretty soon

Mix 106 whats the story. your website looks good any live prog... in da future?????

[bubbles]

Rob to answer you question i have a little bit of an association with enegry.
other then that im just a watcher and listener

[Mikeyboy]

Good to see the UK Top 40 back last Sunday evening on Energy. Does your feed come from Sky Digital or NTL? Just that during the countdown, someone flicked over to one of the Sky channels (most probably Sky One) for a few seconds. Excellent audio.

[bubbles]

what time was that mikey boy? i missed that....

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by bubbles
what time was that mikey boy? i missed that....

Ehhhh.......

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
can we have the BBC R1's UK Top40 back on Sunday evenings please?

[bubbles]

sorry but i dont have the time to checking the time of other stations in teh world and any way i cant get R1's wavelength in where i live....
so dont Ehhhhhh..... me

[Mikeyboy]

OOOOkay .... let's try this one again

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
Energy — Heard you relaying Galaxy 105 last Sunday morning. Brilliant. Perhaps you should use their overnighters. And can we have the BBC R1's UK Top40 back on Sunday evenings please?

[sarc] Meaning ... Energy (which broadcast on 102.1 in Galway) relay the UK Top 40 from BBC Radio 1 each Sunday evening. And just on a point of information, you can get Radio1 where you live if you or your neighbour has NTL because of the bleed from the cables on 99.7/.8,

so don't you dont Ehhhhh..... me !

[Mikeyboy]

Getting back to news, and Energy were off air this morning and have since returned with a weak signal. Audio quite bad with hissing and left channel louder than the right channel

[Mikeyboy]

At last, they are on air. Tuned in at 3.30pm today (Thurs) and there's a DJ on air at the moment, with another for Drivetime between 5 and 7. Nicely timed for Rag Week next week. I'll listen for a while before posting my opinion of the station.

[Rob W]

Well About time live djs at last. whats da story lads gigs are next will we be waitin anohter few months. Congratulations anyway djs are good and music is well spread out.
i like the hip hop too

[Mikeyboy]

Was it anyone from this board parked in the 99G Golf across from the entrance to Rahoon Cemetery on Sunday at around 3.30pm trying to triangulate a signal?

[Rob W]

that was me in my car

[bubbles]

well to be honest only sad people do that. you cou8ld be doing better things with your time

[Mikeyboy]

There was me thinking this board was for all radio enthusiasts, anoraks included.

[bubbles]

sorry but if you want i can back off from for a while as im busy with my dissertation, any way whats happening cause im in dublin for a while working with a friend cause of my diss, so im up to my eyeballs with work.
take care and hopefully hear from u in a while

[Mikeyboy]

Okay, after a week listening to Energy here's what I think of the live shows:

Ger: Too much repetition in the music. What about all the classics we were promised? As for the presentation style, it needs a lot of work, and lose the 'Nicey and Smashie' fabaroony DJ voice, it doesn't work.

Phillip: Good presentation, but remember it's radio, not one of your Popadom karaoke's. There's nothing more annoying than talking over a tune, especially if it's to say something 'amusing' that you already said in a link, especially if it wasn't funny the first time around. And the constant requests for the same people "up in Cimin Mor", sounded very unprofessional. And 'old skool' doesn't refer to 1999. Also, a greater variation in the tunes is needed.

Rob: Is this Rob W from the board? Excellent music and only the odd link every now and then, a pleasure to listen to.

I didn't catch the name of the guy who was on last Saturday afternoon (from around 3.15pm onwards, but the show was top notch. He mightn't be the greatest presenter on earth, but give him time. And the tunes were fantastic, loads of classics. And I heard a few places around town (shops etc) playing the station, which is always a good sign.

Overall, I have to say I'm slightly disappointed in the lack of variation in the playlist, particularly during the nighttime automation. There's room for improvement, and the highlight of the past week was definitely last Saturday afternoon.

Mikeyboy

[Rob W]

no two 1 and yes two 2 .that not me and guy on sat last good one
106 fm soon will be me rob.w
MC pls dont talk and your Phillip: Good presentation, but remember it's radio, not one of your Popadom karaoke's. There's nothing more annoying than talking over a tune, especially if it's to say something 'amusing' that you already said in a link, especially if it wasn't funny the first time around. And the constant requests for the same people "up in Cimin Mor", sounded very unprofessional. And 'old skool' doesn't refer to 1999. Also, a greater variation in the tunes is needed no singing pls and your north voice that will kill the station ...rules r rules listen to the guy that run the station .... not gpo texts and turn up ( don,t fight with them r i havetwo give full run down on you Phillip Dr,Popadom no one what you here r the usa LAST time ere

[twelveten102]

can somebody please de-code the last message and re-write in english?i am so lost.

mikeyboy,you are very secretive about your past in radio but also very picky and judgemental about the present station in galway,care to enlighten us to your past glories and what you have done?
Not trying to start grief,just extremely curious,you seem to have the know how and the knowledge,what sort of projects have you contributed to?

[Mikeyboy]

I worked on a college station in the mid 90s and on couple of small Dublin pirates in the production side of things, where I picked up a lot of experience. I'm not a presenter/DJ and never have been, and have no desire to become one, and I'm involved in a completely different business at the moment, with no plans to change.

My above comments should be considered as constructive criticism from a listener and nothing else. I know they're not professionals and are only a pirate, but that doesn't mean they can't aspire to become a top-class pirate. If everyone puts in the effort, then it is possible. Just listen to what the listeners are telling you, or they won't bother listening to you.

Take the hours of automation when the text number is continually given out. People out there are wasting money texting the station because their requests are not going to be played if there's nobody there. Listeners will get pissed off if you treat them like that.

I accept that you're "not trying to start grief", but for some reason, those involved in Energy seem to get very touchy whenever anything negative is mentioned on this board. You'd swear the station was unique and deserved special treatment on this forum. Look at a discussion on any other pirate, and you'll see dozens of posts of peoples opinions on stations.

That's what I'm offering, my opinion. I've been told here before (by Ger in particular) to keep my opinions to myself. Why should I? What's so special about Energy that they be treated with kid gloves? This is a discussion forum, and that's exactly what I'm doing. Discussing. Therefore I will continue to voice my opinion here as a listener and as a radio enthusiast.

My intention was not to offend Ger with the "Nicey and Smashie' comment. It was a piece of advice as a listener. My adivce to Phillip was to stop doing 'shouts' to the same people — who cares if he knows them? In-jokes just do not work on radio. And everyone hates a DJ that talks inanely over a song, which he does continuously.

I'm not being judgmental about Energy. It just so happens that it's the newest pirate in Galway, which makes it a topical subject. As was the case when Friendly launched. And I'm sure when Mix 106 launches, we'll discuss that too.

The best of luck, and I'll listen out for your show.

Mikeyboy

[bubbles]

twelveten102 i agree with yo and Miky boy i agree with you but instead of putting the station down try and give some help to the boys they may be a new pirate station but thats the way to do any thing in te world of radio in ireland unlike GBfm who buy their way into the bci ranks

[Mikeyboy]

Why is it that I have to say everything twice around here?:

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
My above comments should be considered as constructive criticism from a listener and nothing else. I know they're not professionals and are only a pirate, but that doesn't mean they can't aspire to become a top-class pirate. If everyone puts in the effort, then it is possible. Just listen to what the listeners are telling you, or they won't bother listening to you.

Hands up who knows what constructive criticism means :)

[twelveten102]

cheers for the insight mikeyboy,im sure energy will aspire to being a top class station.
yes the playlists are tedious and repetitive and cheesey,will be seen to tho.

[bubbles]

well it would be handy mikey boy if u want the listeners to tell if u want they want get them to ring in but if they dont well the station wouldnt know what to give them what they want....

[Mikeyboy]

Yes, you're right, but only if there is someone there to receive the text. My point is, if a listener is sending txts overnight or up until 3pm each afternoon, their request is not going to be played or read until someone shows up in studio, which is sure to piss people off.

[bubbles]

well youd know all bout that. love the play list that you used in the GPO the other night but i started to ywn half way through

[Mikeyboy]

If the last comment was directed to me, then read below. If not, please ignore.

Oops, busted. You so CLEVER. It's true, I am Paul H., my true identity has been revealed after all this time. Damn you bubbles.

[bubbles]

it was aimed at u
well i did do journalism so i have a nose to sniff things out......
hehehe.......hehe
:)

[Mikeyboy]

Hey Paul, haven't seen you around here in a while. Sorry for using your name in vain, just having a little chuckle to myself at bubbles' expense. Look out Sam Smyth, your job is now under threat! LOL. Sorry bubbles, try again, after all, I did say before I am not and never was a DJ.

Paul, what's the story with Friendly anyway, did ye just run out of cash or what, I see it's off air again today?!? I see Energy are off too. Wonder why?

And to Phillip Mac, thanks for the shout out the last day.

[bubbles]

miky boy grow up. i did do my research and i do know who you are and remember our last encounter.... need i say any more

[Mikeyboy]

May I suggest this thread be cleaned up or closed as quite a few of the recent posts have no relevance to the topic, and it only seems to be attracting infantile threats from certain quarters.

[Mikeyboy]

To Energy's tech: did your link freq change during the storm? Heard a taxi call at 9.25 this morn on Taylor's Hill. Haven't heard that problem for quite some time.

[missy]

Heard something on 106.3 when passing thru the area last evening...any ideas?

[ger.c]

what time would that be at ... Would like to know pls I know there is station from mayo on 106.1 that comes in every now and then (are soon where up there )

ger

barry what happen to all the djs that were live there ....?

[Rob W]

flirt fm on 105.6 seem to be heard on 106.1 to 106.3 heard it this evening

[Mikeyboy]

Just saw on http://www.energy102.com that it costs E50 per week to advertise on their website. Surely that's a typo, and it should have been per month. E50 for one week?

I could get a quarter-page display ad in the Advertiser for that.

[ger.c]

could it be that station in mayo static fm on 106.1 rob ?
ger

[MartyB]

I think that flirt were bleeding across on two freq's, sorry bout that, but rob would be right in that situation.
ger.c, i think your wrong, mayo? Do they have the tech up there???????

Rob, i think your right, i was listening in and i heard the same thing.
Mikeyboy what do you think???

ger.c, to be honest, i dont think you were even in the country when it happened, and i'm takin this on some really good advice/info.

Regards,

MartyB

And yes, you can hear me on Energy102 .... (when I'm not out drinking)

[Mikeyboy]

Energy off air since Saturday now ... what's happening .... although if you have a half-decent tuner, you can now pick up Lite FM from Dublin on 102.2.

As for Flirt bleeding ... I seriously, seriously doubt it.

[ger.c]

been told there coming back later today ....energystaff e mail me

" power problem "

thanks

[MartyB]

Energy102 back up again. Bit of a problem but we got it sorted. Not exactly a "power problem" ger.c but thanks for adding to the rumours.

Hopefully smooth running from here on in.


Regards,

MartyB

[Mikeyboy]

Are we to believe that Ger and Phillip are no longer with Energy?

[ger.c]

Energy102 back up again. MartyB NICE TO SEE IT BACK AGAIN AND YA THINK THAT 105
best of luck there

[MartyB]

ger.c, what are you on about?105?? Is it possible that you may have miss-typed, the 2 is below the 5...... or something else? Anyway, yes, Energy102 is back up, and pumping back out loadsa tunes.



Regards,

MartyB

[Mikeyboy]

Just wondering if Energy moved TX site or reduced output when they were off air last week — the signal is a lot weaker around town at the moment, and disappears while in the shadow of large buildings — e.g along Eglinton Street

[bubbles]

mikey boy i seem to get the signal fine along that street maybe you had your ariel down. any way their sounds are getting really good dont you agree???

[herbert]

Receiving BBC Radio 2 loud and clear at midnight last night on 88.2FM in Galway city, is this another station relaying it or am I just lucky?

[Mikeyboy]

Must keep an ear out for BBC2 — could it be an NTL leak?

Energy's signal strength is definitely reduced all around the city. It's actually completely disappearing in pockets.

And Paul Hannon on Energy now — Christ I hope he's not station manager, look what he did to Friendly. Of course he'll argue that KH wasn't willing to pump money into it — well, if they sold enough advertising, there wouldn't be that problem. And he's not short of cash now after selling the club for 7 million, is he?

[missy]

Wonder what the story with the mix thing? Cool site though.....

[ger.c]

it be an NTL leak. Would thinks NTL, its is very bad here in galway for leaks some of the cable here in town would be 20 years old now the good days of multchannal

the gpo was sold ? old news , that good luck to noel see the nite club war soon in galway ,most of the club will be free in soon
best of luck to to the new station manager paul



ger.c

[Mikeyboy]

And best of luck also to Noel with the club, he's already doing really well with Scruffy's in his six weeks there.

[Mikeyboy]

I was just thinking, isn't it normally the Easter weekend that Radio Pirate Woman (102.2) comes on air in Galway. It operates for two months of the year in April, and again towards the end of the year. Margaretta won't be best pleased when she sees her freq. hogged.

[Anthony]

Mikeyboy, your constant attempts to wind these people up are laughable. I dont think anybody who is off the air for 10 months of the year has any sort of a claim on a frequency.

[twelveten102]

paul hannon station manager?NEWS TO ME!what the hell?

[bubbles]

yeah i agree.....

[Billy Dane]

Mikeyboy is a bit of a stirrer, that is obvious.

[bubbles]

you can sing that if you want to

[Mikeyboy]

Energy off air again. What gives?

[ger.c]

Mikeyboy is a bit of a stirrer who what to open here in galway ?

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by ger.c
Mikeyboy is a bit of a stirrer who what to open here in galway ?

Can someone translate please. Maybe he means I 'WANT' to open in Galway? Open what? A station? Nope. No interest in working for one either. I'm making great money where I am thanks.

Seems the people on this thread don't like to discuss anything when compared to any other thread on this board. Maybe it's true what they're saying on "the other board".

[Mikeyboy]

Sorry, I hit submit, before I finished. Energy is still off air — will this be the second bank holiday weekend in a row off air, they were off on Paddy's Weekend also.

[Ger Roe]

I will be way out west during next week and was wondering what can be heard these days.

Does anyone know a latest bandscan for around the city region ?
If the wife doesn't notice, I should be able to sneak a radio and recorder in to the car before we set off !

Ger Roe.

[Mikeyboy]

Ger, would you believe there are no pirates on air in Galway (in the city at least) at the moment. The only existing pirate, Energy 102 (102.1) has been off air now for almost a week, and no word of when they'll be back on this board or on their website http://www.energy102.com

Radio Friendly (107.2) closed down around 2 months ago. Enjoy your stay!

[sub-site]

Need I ask why they have all disappeared?

[Ger Roe]

Thanks Mikey,

I had heard that it was very quiet in Galway recently.

Looks like I'll have to record the legals - any particular local programmes that you would recommend for an airing on The Anorak Hour ?

Ger Roe.

[herbert]

In Galway, the local legals you will receive clearly(without tweaking an aerial anyway!) are the following and what you should record:-
Galway Bay FM 96.8 (The Keith Finnegan Mid morning talkshow and Jon Richards drivetime) They also broadcast on 95.8 at nite as an opt-out dance service, called "Sound of the city" from around 7-11 pm every night.

Mid-West Radio 96.1(You have to tune in to Paul Claffey on Mid-mornings for the laugh! and it would be no harm to record the sponsored programes at 1pm and the lost dog announcements/Cattle wandering on the roads alerts throughout the day!.

Clare FM 96.4 - It would be no harm to tune into Lorcan Murray (ex 2FM) doing drive.

You will also be able to receive Tipp FM, Midlands, Shannonside, Limerick 95.

[Anorak]

Whatever happened to Mix 106? Did it ever make it on air? And what's the story with Pirate Radio Woman

[Mikeyboy]

Nothing ever happened with Mix 106, from what I can remember, they posted here recently that they had trouble with a TX — I think it was with sourcing one, and I think they expected to be on by now. They've updated www.mix-106.com it now says "You've waited long enough", and they've altered a visitor counter to read 106.3.

Haven't seen Margaretta D'Arcy around town lately, so I don't know what the story is with Pirate Woman — last time she was on air was June last year for the election — she was interviewing various candidates from the count in Leisureland.

And after more than a week, Energy 102 is still off air, with no info on the website. www.energy102.com

[missy]

Still no sign of Energy on 102.1 this morning...just pink noise...what's the story does anyone know...or are they gone for ever?

[twelveten102]

afraid so missy....

[Mikeyboy]

What happened twelveten? I remember Paul Hannon was about to come on one evening, and all of a sudden the TX was off. That's two weeks ago now I'd say.

[missy]

Still no audio...looks like they are gone for good this time...but l wonder why?

Can anyone throw any light on this one please?

[mix106]

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
[B] They've updated www.mix-106.com it now says "You've waited long enough", and they've altered a visitor counter to read 106.3[B]

It's not a counter...not even close!

But do look again and see if you can work it out!

[Mikeyboy]

Again, I'll go for a hit counter that reads the intended frequency of 106.3 for the station.

[mix106]

Launching next month !

[Mikeyboy]

After a year of hearing that youre about to launch, I'll believe it when I hear it.

[Mikeyboy]

Blank carrier between 4pm and 4.30pm yesterday. Dance music heard then between 8pm and 8.15pm last night with a pretty clear signal, then signal disappeared. Nothing since. Anyone enlighten me?

[Rob W]

well mikeyboy, any craic. whats the story on mix 106. 107.4 strange one haven't been checkin the band for a while with all this comreg sh1t

[ger.c]

think that gb fm tx link for the baycaster us 107.8 and 4 some times
Mikeyboy any news of mix106 r some on have us on there ?

Rob how are you there long time no hear ?

[Mikeyboy]

Hey everyone, good to see you back here again. Things have certainly been quiet around town over the past few months since the demise of Energy. What did happen there anyway? A damn shame they disappeared.

Have heard nothing on 107.4 since my original post. It was continuous dance music that I heard for around 15 mins that night, so perhaps it could have been connected to Padraig's show on the 95.8 opt-out, seems an odd link freq to me though.

As for Mix106, haven't a clue what's happening with them, they said last month they were launching this month, and there's no update on their website.

For what it's worth, I'm reliably informed that Galway was never on ComReg's list for raids (not surprising, seeing as there were no pirates on here at the time).

Now that I think of it, perhaps John could incorporate this thread into the iriginal 'Galway stations' thread. Would probably make more sense.

[Mikeyboy]

Originally posted by Mikeyboy
Everythings been quiet here for quite some time, but there's been dance music for the past hour on 102.6 — relaying a CD that was skipping for a while there. No IDs yet, and low quality audio.

Well, the above post was from the end of February.

Last week, heard a Bob Marley CD being relayed on 102.6 (desperately weak signal), and hip hop that night.

Since, I've heard that they've launched. There's something very "friendly" about it!!!! :innocent: :p:

Best of luck lads

[ger.c]

Originally posted by Mikeyboy

Since, I've heard that they've launched. There's something very "friendly" about it!!!! :innocent: :p:

think i headed "TCL" was the name off the station i heard ...
galway need a good station

Best of luck lads