Ofcom needs to decide which of the four applications for Aberdeen will best suit the area.
Real Radio has submitted an extension of their Central Scotland station and CanWest propose an adult alternative, whilst Aurora FM and Waves Radio propose an all-service format for a wider age group.
Here are the applications in full:
[b]Aurora FM[/b]
Aberdeen FM Limited, P.O. Box 43, Lang Stracht, Mastrick, Aberdeen, AB15 6DF
Contact: John M Martin Tel: 01569 760428
Email: jmm195@hotmail.co.uk
A full service station for the people of Aberdeen between the ages of 24 and 55 featuring local news and information mixed with mainstream adult contemporary, classic hits/soft rock music during the day and themed music and interactive features during the evenings and weekends.
[b]Original 106 FM[/b]
Original Aberdeen FM Ltd., The New Boathouse, 136-142 Bramley Road, London, W10 6SR
Contact: Rick Hetherington Tel: 020 7565 6600
Email: rick.hetherington@canwest.co.uk
Adult Alternative Radio — an eclectic mix of adult-orientated music with particular ABC1 appeal, with 24 hour local news.
[b]Real Radio Aberdeen[/b]
Real Radio ( Scotland) Ltd., Parkway Court, Glasgow Business Park, Glasgow, G69 6GA
Contact: Jeff Stephenson Tel: 07710 073021
Email: jeff.stephenson@gmgradio.co.uk
An adult contemporary music and speech service for the Aberdeen area with 24 hour news, targeting primarily 25-54 year olds.
[b]Waves Radio[/b]
Waves Radio Limited, 7 Blackhouse Circle, Peterhead, AB42 1BN
Contact: Norman Spence Tel: 01779 490333
Email: kenny.king@wavesfm.com
A music and information service for all adults in the Aberdeen area.