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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 focussed.  
[[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.  
 
== 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 broadcasting through [http://www.shoutcast.com Shoutcast GUI] software using [http://www.spacialaudio.com/?page=sam-broadcaster SAM Broadcaster]. Playlists currently featuring all of the RSK Xfm shows cycle every 4 days.
 
== The Team ==
 
[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=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=1597 chinchila],
[http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=2269 Dry Wipe Cat],
[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=1514 LimerickLad], [http://www.pilkipedia.co.uk/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=990 SteveIsKing] -
Honourary Jingle/Link Creators


== Jingles/Links ==
== Jingles/Links ==


Originally the station's manager and creator Gtpod who recorded links and created jingles for the station which are played routinely in between episodes, but he actively encouraged forum users to record and send in their own links, which many have done.
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.

Revision as of 16:07, 13 June 2008

Information here

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 broadcasting through Shoutcast GUI software using SAM Broadcaster. Playlists currently featuring all of the RSK Xfm shows cycle every 4 days.

The Team

Gtpod - Station Manager
alanwhite, Boy In The Bin, chinchila, Dry Wipe Cat, ihartpunkboyz, JordanC, LimerickLad, SteveIsKing - Honourary Jingle/Link Creators

Jingles/Links

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.