Radio Andorra

Likewise it became the only radio station to conserve its independence after the war ended, despite the strong pressure from the Gallic authorities received by the Andorran government.

[2][3] The particular status that the Principality had, a theoretically independent state but in practice closely linked to France and Spain in the 1930s, allowed to escape the broadcasting regulations of these two countries.

[2][3] Radio Andorra was heavily unstable during the second part of the decade: an interference emitter, installed by the French government in Bordeaux made it became practically inaudible on French soil for almost a year until the practice was declared illegal by the Court of Paris.

[2][3] Despite the fact that the intentional interference against its owner had already ended, in the early 1950s, pressure from the French government continued with the objective of reducing Radio Andorra to nothing.

Administrative obstacles, closure of the Andorran border to prevent the shipment of records, press campaigns ... it was all in vain: Radio Andorra continued to enjoy popularity among its listeners.

[2] Despite the fact that its listening area was smaller than before, it could be heard throughout France (where not even Radio Luxembourg or Europe 1) and was one of the most popular stations.

Because of it, France decided to create a new peripheral station that would compete with Radio Andorra in its own geographical area.

Sud Radio did not submit to the order and continued broadcasting for a while longer before retreating into French territory, where free stations were beginning to gain popularity.