Radio

Illegal broadcasters (also known as pirates) can cause interference to licensed broadcast radio reception.

For listeners, check here to confirm that you are within the coverage area of your chosen licensed broadcaster, before completing our online Pirate Radio - Interference Report.

For licensed broadcasters, check here to confirm that the interference is within your coverage area, before completing our online Pirate Radio - Broadcaster Report.

If you have any information that might help Ofcom identify premises used by illegal broadcasters or those responsible, we would like to hear from you. Please complete our online Pirate Radio –Intelligence Report.

See Illegal Broadcasting (Pirates) for more information.

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