jon_tatooles Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 With wireless now in our product line, we are exploring where and how customers are using wireless and how FCC licensing affects users choice of system, operating frequencies and power levels. A couple of questions: For those of you in the U.S. operating in the 941 MHz band, was the licensing requirement something you addressed before or after considered operating in that band? How long did it take to get licensed? Again for U.S. users, is the licensing requirement to operate higher than 50 mW in the UHF band an obstacle in day to day use? For those who are licensed, how often are you operating at higher power levels? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BudRaymond Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I've had a low power auxiliary license for 10+ years, thanks to the encouragement of Jay Patterson from 695 (and Bill Ruck). I always operate at 100mw and frequently operate at 250mw. Licensing has never been an impediment. When the FCC expanded 944 block to 941 and removed the "content producer" requirement, I jumped right in. I've had great success with both 944 and now 941-960. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonG Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I’m not in 941 just yet, but I’ve been licensed ever since our own Jeff Wexler expressed that we all should be, so with the help of Bill Ruck, I’ve been licensed since 2012. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirror Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 I'm not licensed and have never had anyone remotely care about licensing check me out. It's a non-issue in this business. As far as protecting air space because you have a license? Phhst, bitch please, never going to happen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wandering Ear Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 I've never come across a situation where power levels were checked, so I don't see the licensing requirement as it relates to power as being a consideration. The power requirements seem mostly only regulated on the sales side. Even when working with frequency coordinators at big events or sports games they don't seem to care that I have a license. I plan on staying licensed, and just generally hope that UHF whitespace devices never substantially materialize. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwill Posted October 16, 2019 Report Share Posted October 16, 2019 I just took the plunge into Block 941 ( 4-19) , I am licensed, since 2012. The licensing process was fairly easy with Bill Rucks assistance. I only mentioned my License call letter and the fact I'd been licensed since 2012 when purchasing the 941s', no body asked for proof beyond that! Never been challenged as to what power I operate my trannies! Never had to bump up past 50MW with the 940 setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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