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Glenski
09-03-2011, 02:27 PM
As the title states...

How many are aware of this and how it will affect the UHF/Radio Mic systems that maybe used by our profession ?

(I did do a search of the forums, but came up with nothing... SO if this topic has already been discussed, please update me).


Background Information
If you use, hire or manufacture wireless microphones, in-ear monitors, talkback or programme link equipment in the television band 470–862 MHz then your business is likely to be affected by the Government’s plans for digital television.

The Government has already started its plan to switch off analogue terrestrial television broadcasts and replace them with digital transmissions. This began in the Border region in 2008, has now progressed through the North West of England, Wales, the West Country and much of Scotland and will be completed in the rest of the country by the end of 2012. Since a large number of digital television services can be accommodated in a smaller amount of spectrum than is needed for current analogue broadcasts, there is an opportunity for Government to release spectrum for other purposes.


More information can be found Here (http://www.jfmg.co.uk/pages/equip/Radiomics/dtv.htm)

Comments anyone ?

Thank you

Glenn

Ajaysdisco
09-03-2011, 07:51 PM
Does this linky (http://www.shure.co.uk/support_download/frequencies) help?

Solitaire Events Ltd
09-03-2011, 08:19 PM
I've got loads of info about this, and a very useful PDF to upload. Remind me later please someone!

Excalibur
10-03-2011, 05:56 AM
I've got loads of info about this, and a very useful PDF to upload. Remind me later please someone!

Technically, today is later than yesterday. ;) Please consider yourself reminded. :D

Solitaire Events Ltd
10-03-2011, 10:23 AM
Technically, today is later than yesterday. ;) Please consider yourself reminded. :D

Thanks.

Attached is a PDF from Shure.

It is a good bit of marketing from Shure, but the information is the same for all radio mics.

Basically, channel 69 will not be used anymore, but channel 70 will and they are adding channel 38 which needs a licence.

It is a long document but worth reading.


Pah, can't seem to upload it. :Censored:

If anyone wants to look, go here (http://www.shure.co.uk/dms/shure/support_downloads/Frequencies/pdf_guides/frequency-guide_sml/frequency-guide_sml.pdf).

Shaun
10-03-2011, 04:43 PM
Very helpful Daz. Thanks for the link.