On September 18, the National Commission on Television and Radio announced four more broadcast licensing competitions on vacant frequencies in a number of Armenian cities: two UHFs – 28th of Gyumri (Shirak region), 29th of Stepanavan (Lori region) and two VHFs – 2nd of Gyumri (where currently “Shant” TV broadcasts), 12th of Ijevan (Tavush region). The deadline for the applications in the competitions is October 12, 2003. The bids will be considered by the National Commission on October 23.