In case you’ve spent the last few years hiding in a faraday cage, you are probably aware that the FCC has sold off the 700 MHz spectrum (from 698 MHz-806MHz), analog TV has come to an end and wireless mics are no longer allowed in the 700 MHz band as of June 12. As in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘mhz spectrum’
New Danger for Wireless Mics in Churches
Kirk Longhoffer posted an informative article at Church Tech Matters about the future of wireless mics. You should already know about the relocation of the 700 MHz spectrum (if you don’t, click on the DTV & Wireless tab above). And you should already know about the upcoming TVBDs (TV Band Devices; formerly White Space Devices). [...]
Finally—A 700 MHz Decision; The End Is Near
Late last week, the FCC finally issued an order regarding the migration out of the 700 MHZ spectrum. All ad hoc use (wireless mics, DMX, data, etc.) must cease no later than June 12, 2010. From Shure.com The order applies to all wireless system users regardless of whether the user holds an FCC license. The [...]
RF Webinar
Join Dave Stagl, Jason Cole, Mike Sessler and special guest Chris Phillips of Sennheiser as we discuss wireless mics and in-ear monitors. Learn about the 700 MHz spectrum update, when to use wireless mics, frequency coordination and using wireless mics for electric guitars. Right Click on this link and Save As to download MP3 file. [...]
Congress Tells TV Stations, “Stop!”
In a policy turnaround so crazy it’s sure to give someone whiplash, Congress has now passed a ruling barring TV stations from turning off their analog transmitters on Tuesday (Feb. 17, 2009). These would be the very same TV stations who were told to spend $10-20 million retooling their plants to be ready for the [...]
DTV Transition Delayed (Again)
Honestly, I’m getting tired of blogging about this. So tired, in fact, that I ignored it for a week hoping it would change and I wouldn’t have to. So far, that’s not happened. Here’s a quick update. The House & Senate have both passed a bill, which the President has signed that will now delay [...]
Video Conference on Wireless Mics and DTV
Jason Cole, Dave Stagl and I will be hosting a TokBox video conference on Thursday, Feb. 12 at 9 PM CST to talk about wireless mics, DTV and the 700 Mhz relocation. We’ll be updating everyone on the current state of affairs as it relates to next Tuesday’s original date of the DTV transition, the [...]
Digital TV Transition Date in Transition?
Looks like our new government is hard at work already. A scant few days into the new administration’s reign and they’re already rocking the boat. The Senate passed a bill today that would delay the analog to digital TV transition for another 4 months. This is rather comical because the first deadline for the change was sometime [...]
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