Restricted service broadcasting licences

Summary

The request sought details on Restricted Service Licences (RSLs) granted in the last two years, and the Communications Commission disclosed a list of specific licences issued to Manx Radio for major sporting events in 2017, 2018, and 2019.

Key Facts

• All disclosed RSLs were granted to Manx Radio for broadcasting major sporting events.
• The licences covered the Isle of Man TT, S100, and Classic TT & MGP Festival events.
• Broadcasting locations varied between 1 and 4 sites depending on the specific event.
• Some broadcasts were also transmitted on 1368kHz AM frequencies.
• The response covered licence data from 2017 through 2019.

Data Disclosed

• 2017
• 2018
• 2019
• 4 locations
• 1 location
• 3 locations
• 1368kHz AM
• Friday 25th May to Sunday 10th June
• Monday 9th July to Thursday 12th July
• Thursday 23rd August to Saturday 1st September
• Friday 24th May to Sunday 9th June
• Monday 8th July to Thursday 11th July
• Friday 16th August to Sunday 1st September
• 24 hours/day
• 1309609

Original Request

Short-term radio broadcasting licences can be accommodated under the "Restricted Service Licence" (RSL) scheme, overseen by OfCom and the Communications Commission. How many such licences have been granted in the last two years and to whom?

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Full Response Text

Chief Executive: Ivan Kiely Ground Floor, Murray House, Mount Havelock, Douglas Isle Of Man, IM1 2SF Tel: +44(0)1624 677022 Fax: +44(0)1624 626499

Our ref: 1309609 11 June 2020

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 29 May 2020 and which states:

"Short-term radio broadcasting licences can be accommodated under the "Restricted Service Licence" (RSL) scheme, overseen by OfCom and the Communications Commission. How many such licences have been granted in the last two years and to whom?"

Our response to your request is as follows: I have detailed below the information that is being released to you. SRSL’s were cleared by Ofcom for Manx Radio for the following dates and number of locations.
TT 2018 – Radio TT (also on 1368kHz AM) Broadcast Dates: Friday 25th May to Sunday 10th June inclusive Broadcast Times: 24 hours/day 4 locations. S100 2018 (also on other Manx Radio frequencies at times, depending on programme obligations)

Broadcast Dates: Monday 9th July to Thursday 12th July inclusive Broadcast Times: Adjusted to suit race/practice programme 1 location.

Classic TT & MGP Festival 2017 (also on 1368kHz AM)

Broadcast Dates: Thursday 23rd August to Saturday 1st September inclusive Broadcast Times: 24 hours/day 3 locations.

2019 1/ TT 2019 – Radio TT (also on 1368kHz AM) Broadcast Dates: Friday 24th May to Sunday 9th June inclusive Broadcast Times: 24 hours/day 4 locations. 2/ S100 2019 (also on other Manx Radio frequencies at times, depending on programme obligations)

Broadcast Dates: Monday 8th July to Thursday 11th July inclusive Broadcast Times: Adjusted to suit race/practice programme 1 location.

3/ Classic TT & MGP Festival 2019 (also on 1368kHz AM)

Broadcast Dates: Friday 16th August to Sunday 1st September inclusive Broadcast Times: 24 hours/day 3 locations.

Please quote the reference number 1309609 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely