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Online myteaquinn

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Pirate radio station shown on Google Maps
« on: December 26, 2020, 0228 UTC »
Was surfing the internet about Ascension Island (don't be judgmental) and found this on Google Maps.



There was also one review for said station:

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Offline Charlie_Dont_Surf

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Re: Pirate radio station shown on Google Maps
« Reply #1 on: December 26, 2020, 0416 UTC »
I bet it is a high priority for the British Ofcom to fly down there and bust them.  :D
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Re: Pirate radio station shown on Google Maps
« Reply #2 on: December 30, 2020, 1146 UTC »
Maybe the name of a legit station?
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Re: Pirate radio station shown on Google Maps
« Reply #3 on: December 30, 2020, 1437 UTC »
The picture shows his radio call
https://tinyurl.com/AscensionPirate
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Re: Pirate radio station shown on Google Maps
« Reply #4 on: December 30, 2020, 1920 UTC »
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