MARK Boerebach, 43, of Sutherland, is continuing to campaign for a commercial FM broadcasting licence despite there being no plans by the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy to change the way they are allocated.
A spokeswoman for the department said under the Broadcasting Services Act, the Australian Communications and Media Authority had no capacity to allocate commercial licences through a process other than a priced-based system [auction].
Mr Boerebach (pictured), who has Asperger's syndrome, wants to turn his online radio station 2prfm.com into a commercial FM station to provide advocacy and employment for people with disabilities.
He had asked the department to introduce a new class of radio broadcasting licence for people with disabilities.
Commercial FM radio broadcasting licences, especially in metropolitan markets such as Sydney, are highly sought-after.
The most recent FM radio licence auctioned in Sydney went to Smooth FM operator DMG Radio Australia in 2004 for $106 million.
Mr Boerebach said licences should be granted on merit and need, rather than on who has "the deepest pockets".
Mr Boerebach has a talent for being able to instantaneously recall every hit song of the '70s and '80s.
This shot him to fame on the SBS quiz show Rockwiz.
Details: www.savesydneyradio.com