Overview
A community radio station caters for the needs of a particular community or locality, having a limited range of reception. Frequency allocation is through the Malta Communications Authority.
Community Radio stations can broadcast either for a short period of time not exceeding 1 month or for a 3-year term.
What You'll Get
Application for a community radio station is subject to an appropriate frequency being identified by the Malta Communications Authority (MCA). Provided that such a frequency is available and provided further that the Broadcasting Authority approves the application, a relevant licence document will be issued.
Eligibility
Any individual who is ordinarily resident in Malta can apply for a community radio broadcasting licence.
Application Requirements
Once a frequency has been allotted by MCA you can print and fill in the form and send it, together with a copy of the ID Card, Police conduct and an application fee of €116 to the:
Broadcasting Authority
7, Mile End Road
Ħamrun HMR 1719
or upload the application on the Malta Communications Authority's
website.
Timeline
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