Radio Jay challenges decision to hand over concession to Radio Energy
Radio Jay is challenging the decision by the DETEC, which in January had approved the transfer of Radio Monte Carlo Züri RMC’s FM license to Radio Energy.
The Department of the Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications (DETEC) had examined the transmission application from the Ringiers private broadcaster and concluded in January that the requirements for approval were met. Radio Jay is now appealing against this to the Federal Administrative Court. Deborah Murith, spokesperson for the Federal Office of Communications (OFCOM), confirmed on Wednesday that the appeal had been received by the Federal Administrative Court. According to SDA, she confirmed a report from 20 Minuten.
Unlike Ringier with Radio Energy, Radio Jay had applied for the license in the greater Zurich area with Radio Züri Live, but was not considered. The license was awarded to Radio Monte Carlo Züri RMC. Radio Energy, on the other hand, only applied for the larger license for the Zurich/Glarus area, but was left empty-handed when the license was awarded in autumn 2008.
Radio Energy could now remain on air thanks to the deal with RMC - provided the Federal Administrative Court does not uphold RadioJay's appeal. The Federal Law on Radio and Television expressly provides for license transmissions, regardless of whether someone has applied for them, as OFCOM spokeswoman Murith said.
Unlike Ringier with Radio Energy, Radio Jay had applied for the license in the greater Zurich area with Radio Züri Live, but was not considered. The license was awarded to Radio Monte Carlo Züri RMC. Radio Energy, on the other hand, only applied for the larger license for the Zurich/Glarus area, but was left empty-handed when the license was awarded in autumn 2008.
Radio Energy could now remain on air thanks to the deal with RMC - provided the Federal Administrative Court does not uphold RadioJay's appeal. The Federal Law on Radio and Television expressly provides for license transmissions, regardless of whether someone has applied for them, as OFCOM spokeswoman Murith said.
