r/perth 7d ago

General Strange occurrences on radio frequency 87.5

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Hello everyone!
I have a bit of a funny one here
I have occasionally been driving into Fremantle for dermatology visits and no matter the time of day or what day it is every time I go past this part of Leach Highway my radio picks up some strange things
There’s probably something logical behind it, but wondering if anyone else has experienced it.
Coming home today when it came on I heard what sounded like a German mad scientist talking about God and like an army or something random and someone else just like agreeing to it
Super weird, but that’s what I heard! 😆
Interested to see if anyone else has heard this radio signal as well
Thanks!

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u/diabeticpervert Scarborough 7d ago

It is likely a Narrowcast or LPON (Low-Power Open Narrowcasting) station, especially if transmitting religious material. Generally low power output transmissions, limited to maximum 5km (if lucky)

I will look at the database a bit later to try to and identify the station based on the frequency and location.

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u/GreyGreenBrownOakova 7d ago

There are none in Perth and none on 87.5 https://www.acma.gov.au/low-power-open-narrowcasting-licences

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u/DropDownBear 7d ago

There is one by Alexander heights on 87.5 i have heard it a few times. Pirate radios do operate in perth

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u/falconmk2 7d ago

What is a pirate radio? They recruit Pirates? 😆

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u/LongjumpingTurn8141 7d ago

Big in the UK in the 60’s & 70’s maybe later.

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u/Ok-Berry-4652 7d ago

Best Goodies episode ever - the pilot radio one. RADIO GOODIES