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[[Pilki FM]] is an online radio station dedicated to [[Ricky Gervais]], [[Stephen Merchant]] and [[Karl Pilkington]]. The station re-broadcasts all 94 of the trio's shows from London station [[Xfm]] in chronological order and is streamed live 24/7. It was set up by Pilkipedia's own [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=296 Gtpod] who claims the station was a product of "procrastination and boredom". Pilki FM allows fans to listen to the exact same shows/moments at the same time, thereby making conversations both on Pilkipedia's forum and IRC channel more focused.  
[[Pilki FM]] is an online radio station dedicated to [[Ricky Gervais]], [[Stephen Merchant]] and [[Karl Pilkington]]. The station re-broadcasts all 94 of the trio's shows from London station [[Xfm]] in chronological order and is streamed live 24/7. It was set up by Pilkipedia's own [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=296 Gtpod] who claims the station was a product of "procrastination and boredom". Pilki FM allows fans to listen to the exact same shows/moments at the same time, thereby making conversations both on Pilkipedia's forum and IRC channel more focused.  
 
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== The 'Station' ==
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=== The station ===
[[Image:Pilki_FM.gif|left|130px]]
Pilki FM's studio, as briefly explained in one of the station's original links, is comprised of a personal computer in a humble bedroom, with basic input and recording hardware/software. The computer is left on 24/7 (assuredly in the most eco-friendly manner possible) broadcasting through [http://www.shoutcast.com Shoutcast GUI] software using [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster]. Playlists currently featuring all of the RSK Xfm shows cycle every 4 days.
Pilki FM's studio, as briefly explained in one of the station's original links, is comprised of a personal computer in a humble bedroom, with basic input and recording hardware/software. The computer is left on 24/7 (assuredly in the most eco-friendly manner possible) broadcasting through [http://www.shoutcast.com Shoutcast GUI] software using [http://www.spacialaudio.com/ SAM Broadcaster]. Playlists currently featuring all of the RSK Xfm shows cycle every 4 days.
 
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== The Team ==
=== The Team ===
 
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[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=296 Gtpod] - Station Manager<br/>
* [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=296 Gtpod] - Station Manager<br/>
* [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1574 squeek] - Graphics Expert<br/>
'''Jingle contributors''':
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1583 alanwhite],  
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1583 alanwhite],  
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2351 Boy In The Bin],  
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2351 Boy In The Bin],  
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[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=375 ihartpunkboyz],
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=375 ihartpunkboyz],
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2257 JordanC],
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2257 JordanC],
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1514 LimerickLad], [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=990 SteveIsKing] -
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=1514 LimerickLad], [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=990 SteveIsKing]
Honourary Jingle/Link Creators
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== Jingles/Links ==
=== Send us your jingles! ===
Originally the station's manager and creator Gtpod recorded links and created jingles for the station, which are still played routinely in between episodes, but recently forum users have been encouraged to record and send in their own links for use in bridging the shows.
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<span style="font-size: 22px;">Listen now</span>
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<span style="font-size:12px;">''Will open automatically in iTunes, Winamp or Windows Media''</span>
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Originally the station's manager and creator Gtpod recorded links and created jingles for the station, which are still played routinely in between episodes, but recently forum users have been encouraged to record and send in their own links for use in bridging the shows.
[[Category:Radio stations]]

Latest revision as of 12:42, 27 November 2010

Pilki FM is an online radio station dedicated to Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant and Karl Pilkington. The station re-broadcasts all 94 of the trio's shows from London station Xfm in chronological order and is streamed live 24/7. It was set up by Pilkipedia's own Gtpod who claims the station was a product of "procrastination and boredom". Pilki FM allows fans to listen to the exact same shows/moments at the same time, thereby making conversations both on Pilkipedia's forum and IRC channel more focused.

The station

Pilki FM's studio, as briefly explained in one of the station's original links, is comprised of a personal computer in a humble bedroom, with basic input and recording hardware/software. The computer is left on 24/7 (assuredly in the most eco-friendly manner possible) broadcasting through Shoutcast GUI software using SAM Broadcaster. Playlists currently featuring all of the RSK Xfm shows cycle every 4 days.

The Team

Jingle contributors: alanwhite, Boy In The Bin, chinchila, Dry Wipe Cat, ihartpunkboyz, JordanC, LimerickLad, SteveIsKing

Send us your jingles!

Originally the station's manager and creator Gtpod recorded links and created jingles for the station, which are still played routinely in between episodes, but recently forum users have been encouraged to record and send in their own links for use in bridging the shows.

Listen now
Will open automatically in iTunes, Winamp or Windows Media