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This recording is of a test broadcast by Radio City 2, an apparent offshoot of the early Cork pirate Radio City (1980-1982). The frequency is 88.8 FM, distinct from the main channel on 95.5, but the station’s AM frequency on 1512 kHz (199 metres) is also mentioned, which would not be expected for an opt-out station at a time when most listening was still on medium wave. The presenter is Pete Andrews (O’Neill) and sound quality is poor at first, due to distorted audio levels in studio. It is unknown if Radio City 2 was ever launched in earnest, or for how long the experiment lasted.
The airchecked recording is from an undated Saturday night but we estimate it to be from April or May 1981. Thanks to Lilian O’Donoghue for the donation.