We love the Sixties

Do you have memories of Radio270? You can leave your comments here. If you have any pictures send them in via e-mail to: northyorkshire@bbc.co.uk

Graham Hall
I lived in Derby during the pirate radio era,and although Caroline and London always had a stronger signal, I considered Radio 270 our station as it was the nearest. As a lover of Scarborough now, my one regret is that I never got to see the boat. So many happy memories like others of listening to the station on a little transistor at school.

Brian Marston
i was 13 years old in 1966 it seemed like radio 270 was on radios every where you went it was great you could listen to pop music when ever you wanted i can remember going out from bridlington on the yorkshire belle to sail around the ocean 7 it was a sad day when the pirates were closed down

Francis Loftus
You are right. My school friend and I, John Cairns, went to Whitby after the ship had been put in the harbour because the pirates had been closed down in 1966. It was sad to see her moored well up the Esk. But the excitment of 270 remains - even today in long meetings I find myself drawing the geometric pattern of the station badge. I used to set up a radio studio in my bedroom and pretend I was one of the DJs.

Ray Waites
I was 15 in 1966 & can remember the excitement of the first broadcasts in June of that year as well as the England football team winning the world cup.I also remember the Bridlington Harbour boats the 'Yorkshire Belle' & the 'Bridlington Queen' did tours around the 'Oceaan 7' where we could see the ship & DJ's at close quarters. Really great days & very happy memories!

Chris Atkinson
In 1966 I lived in Beverley and was 15 , I listened daily to 270 and recall so did nearly everyone else, occassionaly tuning elsewhere to poor reception but wishing I was in the south east to pick up loud and strong caroline, big l , swingin radio england, britain radio, city, 390 and then it all ended on aug 14,1967, the bbcs radio one was a pale shadow to the pirates , luxy was there on a night and I found veronica but then in 1970 rni came along later caroline returned and more stations from the north sea, atlantis and more , today living in spain i listen to the internet stations many from the states -sound great, but right now im listening to internet offshore radio from north lincolnshire ,not too far from bridlington, full circle i guess.

Gerrit Thiessen (NW Germany)
In 1966 we owned a tube-powered radio, built in 1937. When gounded, the radio was astonishingly sensitive with little noise but not electrially safe (shock possible when dialing!). 270 came in best but only during daytime, as all the others. In the evening and at night there was a humming noise on 270. I noticed frequent programme interruptions, days of silence and the sudden re-emergence of the signal. I remember having once said to a friend of mine: On 270 they are spinning some records faster than 45rpm to stimulate listeners. In reality, 270 had problems with the electrical supply. The DJs from the Midlands seemed to be calmer, less aiming "to be the loudest on the dial" and less professional than their colleagues in the Thames estuary but I liked them most.

Dave Carrick
I was 11 in 1964 and remember listing to Radio 270 under the covers at night thinking it was all illegal and I might get caught.! I remember the song 'strangers in the night' which I believe was the first song played on 270. I had to buy 'Vitalis' for my hair as it was advertised on 270.! It was so sad the night of 14th August 1967 when the ship went off the sir for good. Rust Allen was near to tears. I also listened to the demise of Radio London earlier that day! Hope to see a film of the pirates called 'making waves' which is supposed to be out but I have no knowledge of this yet. Has anyone else heard of this.?

Martin Smith
As a schoolboy, living in Gateshead, it was a great joy to finally get in on the pirate's act. Radio 270 was the only strong day time signal that ever brought the groovy pop music, to an audience which craved it. Only Luxembourg in the evening could compete, but its signal was very unreliable , especially during the light summer nights.

richard williams
is radio 270 comins back we hopse yes

graham sowerby
I can just remember 270, but I also remember radio north sea international tht followed

Martin Limon
I'm looking for high resolution pictures (266 dpi or better)of Radio 270 (the Ocean 7), the DJs, publicity material for a forthcoming book. Can anyone help? If you have any can you scan them and send to Martin Limon : email address: thearne@thearne.karoo.co.uk

Richard Hart
Thanks for your info on 270. The pirate radio hall of fame has a photo I submitted of 270 entering Whitby harbour after closedown in August 1967 (held under fans memorabilia ), please feel free to use - I will email to you. I note also that you are using a picture of my 270 lapel badge - I know it is mine as it is rusty and off centre!! Good days that only seem 5 minutes ago - Many thanks

Nigel Dixon
I was also a teenager at scool in 1966, when 270 started broadcasting. I lived in Normanton, West Yorkshire then, and the signal was good. When it first went on air, 270 was on the same frequency as Radio London, which, of course, presented the listener with a steady hum in the background. I remember laughing when one day, a DJ answered a listeners query as to why there was this hum. He just said...."Believe me, Radio 270 does not hum" They soon realised the error of their ways and changed frequency!!! But I have such wonderful memories of those time, perhaps the best was going out on the Regal Lady, and waving to the crew of the Oceans VII.