Derek H Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Hey group, I just finished reading an article in this weeks Economist about white space devices and the FCC and was a little disturbed by what I read: (paraphrasing) 1: The FCC has dropped the requirement for white space devices to use spectrum "sensing" technology to avoid interference and to rely solely on online databases of used channels. This is due to the complexities and cost-prohibitiveness of the sensing tech. and 2: That two channels will be dedicated to "wireless microphone" users. When the hell did this happen?? Can anyone confirm this? The FCC website is a mess to navigate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 " Can anyone confirm this? " yes " When the hell did this happen?? " this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek H Posted December 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 ...ok then which channels have been reserved for wireless mics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 ...ok then which channels have been reserved for wireless mics? Between 470 and 698, varying by location is what I've seen. "The FCC agreed to put aside two UHF TV channels of bandwidth in every city specifically for wireless mics. It appears that these spaces may change slightly from city to city based on what spectrum is currently being used there. Generally, these will cluster around channel 37, which is reserved for radio telescopes. " Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Toline Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 Between 470 and 698, varying by location is what I've seen. "The FCC agreed to put aside two UHF TV channels of bandwidth in every city specifically for wireless mics. It appears that these spaces may change slightly from city to city based on what spectrum is currently being used there. Generally, these will cluster around channel 37, which is reserved for radio telescopes. " Link That seems to be everything from Ch 14 to 51. Ch 37 is 608-614. Isn't that pretty much what we have now? Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 That seems to be everything from Ch 14 to 51. Ch 37 is 608-614. Isn't that pretty much what we have now? Eric That's all Lectro blocks up thru 26. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 " .ok then which channels have been reserved for wireless mics? " it depends... " It appears that these spaces may change slightly from city to city based on what spectrum is currently being used there. " these spaces will change slightly from city to city based on what spectrum is currently being used there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Steigerwald Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 BTW Senator, I'm still curious which frequencies you got your Part 74 license for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 13, 2010 Report Share Posted December 13, 2010 why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnewton Posted December 14, 2010 Report Share Posted December 14, 2010 regarding the FCC announcement: Surely this is very good news, unless I'm missing something. Could it be that the manufacturer's lobbying paid off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyOne Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Uh, group, we are currently using 35 UHF stations for our work (14 thru 55, minus ch 37), so why am I supposed to be happy that two UHF stations are going to be reserved for wireless mics? Am I missing something here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philip Perkins Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 Uh, group, we are currently using 35 UHF stations for our work (14 thru 55, minus ch 37), so why am I supposed to be happy that two UHF stations are going to be reserved for wireless mics? Am I missing something here? The FCC isn't concerned with YOUR happiness, you unlicensed interloper, you..... I love that they say that 2 UHF chans will be reserved for wireless mics, but don't say WHICH two. phil p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Gilchrist Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 The FCC isn't concerned with YOUR happiness, you unlicensed interloper, you..... I love that they say that 2 UHF chans will be reserved for wireless mics, but don't say WHICH two. phil p That's simple, Phil. Whatever 2 the NAB tells 'em to reserve. Best regards, JIm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhyOne Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 phil Happy new year bro! Miss ya! With the venerable Mr. Ruck's aid, I am eagerly awaiting my license in the mail! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
studiomprd Posted December 24, 2010 Report Share Posted December 24, 2010 " WHICH two. " I believe they have, but in every case IT DEPENDS, that is the "two TV channels" will be different TV channels in different locations depending on what TV broadcasters have already been allocated in that market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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