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Radical Radios provides FM transmitter hire, for short-term Restricted Service Licence (RSL) broadcast in the UK, along with advice, training and other equipment. We will also apply to OFCOM for the RSL and if appropriate obtain Performance Rights Society (PRS) and Phonographic Performance Licence (PPL), normally via a blanket-licence.
An RSL, or a "Restricted Service Licence" to give its full title, is a term set by OFCOM. An RSL will broadcast to a very localised area (approximately 3-4 miles radius of the transmitter) and can be on-air for up to 28 days. A station may broadcast a maximum of two RSLs per year, and at least four months must separate each RSL. There are longer term RSLs available. An example of an longer term RSL would be radio stations that are only on-air to cover football matches on Saturday afternoons, then go off air, but then return a week later go cover another match, then go off air again.
RSLs can be set up for a variety of reasons.
1) A special event
2) Religious festival/event
3) Training service
4) Trial service
OFCOM grants short-term Restricted Service Licences on FM and AM for a wide range of reasons, for example, coverage of a local event or other special project, such as training, or as a trial in preparation for applying for a local licence.
Short-term RSLs are granted for up to 28 days and for a limited coverage area (typically coverage of a town or part of a city). They are issued on a 'first come, first served' basis at OFCOM's discretion, and are subject to frequency availability.
Long-term RSLs are granted to serve a particular non-commercial establishment, such as a hospital or university campus. They are issued on demand, for a maximum period of 5 years, and are subject to various legal and technical criteria, as well as frequency availability.
Whatever radio broadcast applications you may have in mind for your event or organisation, we can help.
For an informal, no obligation, discussion please contact us.
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