Erneside Radio's 107 used to be audable in Scotland sometimes, although one of only two FM signals horizontally polarized. The other was Sunshine 100.5. All others were vertically polarised. The 1251 was an excellent signal in Western parts of the UK.

The station had a proper QSL card, something only a few of the Irish MW/ FM only pirates could claim. Kilkenny Community Radio was another one. Some of the SW stations had real QSL cards of course, such as Southside Radio, Suirside, Radio Dublin etc.

When Erneside Radio began their first transmissions on 1251, the initial tests were heard in Scotland, and it was believed that it may have been a Scottish pirate testing. The signal was so loud. On reflection, the voice at the time should have been obvious to the two Scottish enthusiasts as being that of transmitter manufacturer, Heddy Eddie.

Offshore broadcaster Don Allen eventually found his way to Erneside Radio.

The photos below were taken on Steve West's travels in 1987

A poster sent out by the station. Click image for a high res version (3MB) that can be used to make a reprint, by taking the jpg to a professional printer.