the new section 39 of the bsa92 was similar in intent to the supplementary fm radio scheme. however a simplified regulatory framework was adopted which largely obviated the litigation of the former scheme. there was a short window of opportunity for solus commercial licensees in regional markets to apply for an additional "s39" commercial fm licence. most qualified licensees availed themselves of the opportunity and in less than a year some 69 such services were licensed and most commenced operations within a very few months.