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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 frequencies available for this licence: a standard VHF DAB channel known internationally as 'Frequency Block 10B (centre frequency of 211.648 MHz)' for the western part, and ‘Frequency Block 10C (centre frequency of 213.360 MHz)’ for the eastern part. This licence is offered for a service designed to cover the county of North Yorkshire, the Unitary Authority area of York, and northern districts of the East Riding of Yorkshire, 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 128 kbits/sec is reserved on a net basis to the BBC for the broadcasting in digital form of its local radio service, BBC Radio York.

1.3 The closing-date for the receipt of completed applications will be 3.00pm on Wednesday 12 September 2007. A fee of £5,000 will be payable for each application submitted. This fee will not be refundable in any circumstances.

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• Advertisement of Local Radio Multiplex Licence: North Yorkshire [pdf]
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