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Introduction

1.1 Ofcom, in accordance with section 50 of the Broadcasting Act 1996 ("the 1996 Act"), invites applications for a licence to provide a local radio multiplex service. There are two frequency blocks available for this licence; A standard VHF DAB channel known internationally as 'Frequency Block 10C (centre frequency of 213.360 MHz)' for the north eastern part and Frequency Block 12D (centre frequency of 229.072 MHz) for the south western part. This licence is offered for a service designed to cover the counties of Pembrokeshire/Sir Benfro, Carmarthenshire/Sir Gaerfyrddin, Ceredigion and Powys, subject to frequency and transmitter siting constraints, and will be granted for a maximum period of twelve years from the commencement of broadcasting.

1.2 In pursuance of a direction under section 49 of the 1996 Act, digital capacity of 256 kbits/sec is reserved on a net basis to the BBC for the broadcasting in digital form of its local radio services, BBC Radio Wales and BBC Radio Cymru.

1.3 The closing-date for the receipt of completed applications will be 3.00pm on Wednesday 20 February 2008. A fee of £1,000 will be payable for each application submitted. This fee will not be refundable in any circumstances.

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