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TV, radio and on-demand Restricted radio services Licence information

Published: 25 October 2022

Last updated: 16 March 2023

An audio distribution systems restricted service licence (ADSRSL) is granted for the broadcasting of a service at a site to cover an event held at that site. Examples of a service include a referee's comments or commentary at a sports event, or translations at a conference.

ADSRSLs use frequencies that are not used by conventional AM or FM broadcast radio stations.

You can apply for a Broadcasting Act licence by using the form below. You will also need a Wireless Telegraphy Act licence before you can start broadcasting a service. You can apply for a Wireless Telegraphy Act licence separately through Ofcom’s Programme-Making and Special Events (PMSE) team.

adsrsl-application-form (ODT, 53.58 KB)

ADSRSL guidance notes (PDF, 333.5 KB)

ADSRSL Broadcasting Act standard form licence (PDF, 305.1 KB)

ads_rsl_ser (RTF, 858.5 KB)

ADSRSL-LRSL-Licence-Contacts-update-form (DOCX, 26.59 KB)

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