Radio Caroline - Radio

scotorca · 22-05-2007, 20:39

Can Caroline continue as a listener supported station, or can she somehow manage to get advertising, and expand when technology allows?

garybaldy72uk · 22-05-2007, 21:47

If enough people Support it by buying the magazines etc .......... i should imagine It will survive ....

Ive regularly started listening to Caroline after becoming Dis-Illusioned with Smooth radio and I find Caroline can be a great Listen.

yagi · 24-05-2007, 14:06

Radio Caroline is, for the time being, no longer operational.

I can only assume you are writing about the imposter located in Maidstone ?

martinwatkins · 24-05-2007, 14:32

Much as I would love to support Caroline, until they get back some of their real pros (and I'm thinking of Tom Anderson in the main, even if it was only once a week) then I'm afraid that it just doesn't float my boat.

And maybe that's the problem, it always sounded so much more life-and-death when it broadcast from the N Sea.

But I know that many people appreciate the current version so I don't want to be seen as merely sniping at a no doubt worthwhile attempt to keep going.

MrRayDO · 24-05-2007, 15:40

money is tight for them as they are losing the epg number very soon

Hulkster · 24-05-2007, 17:28

[quote=martinwatkins;14743414]Much as I would love to support Caroline, until they get back some of their real pros (and I'm thinking of Tom Anderson in the main, even if it was only once a week) then I'm afraid that it just doesn't float my boat.

Tom Anderson was back at Easter for a one off show. It will be good to hear him much more regularly - think there may be plans for him to do more shows soon.

Bob Lawrence is back late on Satuday nights - another great Caroline jock from the past.

pje1979 · 24-05-2007, 17:50

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Originally Posted by MrRayDO

money is tight for them as they are losing the epg number very soon

I'm sure I read in Horizon magazine that they were definitely keeping their EPG number, I think it was the March/April issue, infact they were boasting that the doubters got it wrong and they have the money in place.

Rakim · 24-05-2007, 19:28

Caroline could continue quite easlily if them found themselves 2 guys (who like tea parties), who haven't a clue about radio, but have got more cash than they know what to do with in their bank accounts. At least £50k per month should do it...

24-05-2007, 20:25

Well I am pleased that Radio Caroline is still with us.I have listened since the 1960's through her good and bad times and have enjoyed most of what I have heard on the station.
I don't listen too much to Caroline nowadays as their format is a bit too narrow for my tastes in music,but I am glad the lady continues to this day.

David Parr · 24-05-2007, 21:25

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Originally Posted by RadioNorthSea

Well I am pleased that Radio Caroline is still with us.I have listened since the 1960's through her good and bad times and have enjoyed most of what I have heard on the station.
I don't listen too much to Caroline nowadays as their format is a bit too narrow for my tastes in music,but I am glad the lady continues to this day.

I'd go along with you 100% here. My sentiments exactly!

24-05-2007, 22:19

I have to wonder whether Caroline now is a bit like Trigger's broom from Only Fools and Horses - "I've had it thirty years, and it's had seven new heads and eleven new handles..."

astrop · 26-05-2007, 22:11

Hi i like radio caroline .Long may it continue .Yes caroilne have had some good presenters
steve marsters
chris kennedy
caroline martin
johnny reece
andy brooks
tom anderson
dixie peach
stewart francis .
I also rember when caroline did a rsl in london on 87.7 fm .They were moored at docklands .From simon astrop

22-05-2007, 20:39	#1
scotorca Forum Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Argyll. UK Services: Pace PVR3 Sky + Box, Metronet Broadband Posts: 19	Radio Caroline Can Caroline continue as a listener supported station, or can she somehow manage to get advertising, and expand when technology allows?

26-05-2007, 22:11	#12
astrop Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 302	Re Radio Caroline Hi i like radio caroline .Long may it continue .Yes caroilne have had some good presenters steve marsters chris kennedy caroline martin johnny reece andy brooks tom anderson dixie peach stewart francis . I also rember when caroline did a rsl in london on 87.7 fm .They were moored at docklands .From simon astrop

22-05-2007, 21:47	#2
garybaldy72uk Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Scunthorpe Posts: 237	If enough people Support it by buying the magazines etc .......... i should imagine It will survive .... Ive regularly started listening to Caroline after becoming Dis-Illusioned with Smooth radio and I find Caroline can be a great Listen.

24-05-2007, 14:06	#3
yagi Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 51 34'. 95 N, 01 17' 35 E Posts: 42	Radio Caroline is, for the time being, no longer operational. I can only assume you are writing about the imposter located in Maidstone ?

24-05-2007, 14:32	#4
martinwatkins Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 389	Much as I would love to support Caroline, until they get back some of their real pros (and I'm thinking of Tom Anderson in the main, even if it was only once a week) then I'm afraid that it just doesn't float my boat. And maybe that's the problem, it always sounded so much more life-and-death when it broadcast from the N Sea. But I know that many people appreciate the current version so I don't want to be seen as merely sniping at a no doubt worthwhile attempt to keep going.

24-05-2007, 15:40	#5
MrRayDO Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 425	money is tight for them as they are losing the epg number very soon

24-05-2007, 17:28	#6
Hulkster Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 103	[quote=martinwatkins;14743414]Much as I would love to support Caroline, until they get back some of their real pros (and I'm thinking of Tom Anderson in the main, even if it was only once a week) then I'm afraid that it just doesn't float my boat. Tom Anderson was back at Easter for a one off show. It will be good to hear him much more regularly - think there may be plans for him to do more shows soon. Bob Lawrence is back late on Satuday nights - another great Caroline jock from the past.

24-05-2007, 19:28	#8
Rakim Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 756	Caroline could continue quite easlily if them found themselves 2 guys (who like tea parties), who haven't a clue about radio, but have got more cash than they know what to do with in their bank accounts. At least £50k per month should do it...

24-05-2007, 20:25	#9
RadioNorthSea Posts: n/a	Well I am pleased that Radio Caroline is still with us.I have listened since the 1960's through her good and bad times and have enjoyed most of what I have heard on the station. I don't listen too much to Caroline nowadays as their format is a bit too narrow for my tastes in music,but I am glad the lady continues to this day.

24-05-2007, 22:19	#11
Paul_Hayes Posts: n/a	I have to wonder whether Caroline now is a bit like Trigger's broom from Only Fools and Horses - "I've had it thirty years, and it's had seven new heads and eleven new handles..."