karlw Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 The SRc, SMV, SMQV, HHa and HMa are now available in the newly expanded 941-960 MHz frequency band for part 74 Licensed users in the US: https://www.lectrosonics.com/US/lectrosonics-announces-the-availability-of-select-digital-hybrid-wireless-expanded-941-960-mhz-frequency-band.html -Karl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted June 12, 2018 Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Cool! Karl can you elaborate on the following section of your press release: ”Parts of these bands are shared with MAS (Multiple Access Systems) and some fixed microwave devices. Operators using the 941-960 band should always coordinate their frequencies with the local office of the SBE (Society of Broadcast Engineers), whenever possible, and take care to select frequencies that are least likely to result in interference with other licensees in the same area.” This sort of reads like the broadcasters have dibs on this spectrum since it was exclusively reserved for them previously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlw Posted June 12, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2018 Hi Derek, Here's what the FCC says: From the FCC regulation Part 74.803 c) In the 941.500-952.000 MHz, 952.850-956.250 MHz, 956.45-959.85 MHz, … bands low power auxiliary station usage is secondary to other uses (e.g. Aural Broadcast Auxiliary, Television Broadcast Auxiliary, Cable Relay Service, Fixed Point to Point Microwave) and must not cause harmful interference. Applicants are responsible for selecting the frequency assignments that are least likely to result in mutual interference with other licensees in the same area. Applicants must consult local frequency coordination committees, where they exist, for information on frequencies available in the area. In selecting frequencies, consideration should be given to the relative location of receive points, normal transmission paths, and the nature of the contemplated operation. *** Note that it says “Applicants” are responsible for selecting frequencies. And that they must consult committees “where they exist”. In short, scan and avoid anything you see that is already there, as you normally would anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted June 13, 2018 Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Hi Karl, Nice to hear about expanded frequency options for a change... Do you know whether these frequencies are viable for use in Canada? Cheers, Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlw Posted June 13, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2018 Brent, there is an effort to make these frequencies available in Canada but we don't yet know the outcome. Our Toronto office has been working with RABC on this issue. Keep your fingers crossed! If you are looking for details on the status, progress, etc. check with Colin Bernard - he is the point person on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freeheel Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Fingers are crossed. Thanks! Brent Calkin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbiesodd Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 How long is the transmitter antenna for this block? Cheers, Evan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afewmoreyears Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 It has to be super short, I was thinking the same thing... BLK 28 is pretty short.. BLK 19 is pretty long, I would think this must be only 2 in. or so... I would think.. This is a lot higher than BLK 28 LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShubiSnax Posted June 16, 2018 Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 A 1/4 wavelength whip antenna would be a hair under 3 inches long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 This is currently your best choice for a remote antenna: https://www.lectrosonics.com/US/Menu-item-for-category-listing-module-197/product/252-pca900.html Best Regards, Larry Fishern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Here in Europe most of the 900 band seems to be occupied by the GSM-900 network. Is that not the same in the US? Or did they have to vacate that at some point? Or does this mean that this new 941 gear is not going to make it across to Europe? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwill Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 Are boards going to be made for 411s' and 401s'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted June 17, 2018 Report Share Posted June 17, 2018 21 minutes ago, jwill said: Are boards going to be made for 411s' and 401s'? That tumbleweed is a faint speck, way off in the distance. Best Regards, Larry Fisher 54 minutes ago, Constantin said: Here in Europe most of the 900 band seems to be occupied by the GSM-900 network. Is that not the same in the US? Or did they have to vacate that at some point? Or does this mean that this new 941 gear is not going to make it across to Europe? Hi Constantin, In the US, some of the new block was already dedicated to live production broadcast users and other remote station control (STL) transmissions. The FCC merely (!) allowed part 74 wireless mic users to use the new frequencies for TV and film production with relaxed rules. This probably won't happen in Europe. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constantin Posted June 20, 2018 Report Share Posted June 20, 2018 On 6/17/2018 at 3:54 PM, LarryF said: That tumbleweed is a faint speck, way off in the distance. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Hi Constantin, In the US, some of the new block was already dedicated to live production broadcast users and other remote station control (STL) transmissions. The FCC merely (!) allowed part 74 wireless mic users to use the new frequencies for TV and film production with relaxed rules. This probably won't happen in Europe. Best Regards, Larry Fisher Thanks Larry, as always very helpful! Although the answer is a little bit disappointing. On the other hand, here in Europe we can still use frequencies up to 694MHz until at least 2030 (or so they said...), so we are somewhat lucky. Still, no scan looks as good as those 941 scans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDstudios Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Out of curiosity, is Lectrosonics considering anything in the 1790-1800 MHz range? Australia has reshuffled and it looks like it is now used exclusively for wireless audio. Sennheiser has started making and selling products in the range, for example. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryF Posted June 23, 2018 Report Share Posted June 23, 2018 Not at this time. Lef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDstudios Posted June 24, 2018 Report Share Posted June 24, 2018 On 6/23/2018 at 11:50 AM, LarryF said: Not at this time. Lef Thanks for the info Larry. The only thing smaller than that frequency range may well be the size of the Australian market! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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