Ofcom Advertises For Welsh DAB Licence

Ofcom has started advertising a new local Digital Audio Broadcasting (DAB) radio multiplex licence to cover Mid and West Wales.

The new Welsh service is one of a number of new local radio multiplex licences planned to develop DAB coverage for local services in those parts of the country not already served.

Ofcom estimates that the Welsh licence could achieve coverage of an area with an adult (aged 15+) population of around 400,000.

However, the exact coverage will be determined by the location of the successful applicant’s transmission sites and other technical characteristics.

The closing date for applications is 20 February 2008.

The licence will be issued for a 12-year period. All applications for this licence will be published on the Ofcom website as soon as possible after the closing date.

Ofcom: 020 7981 3040 www.ofcom.org.uk