Which frequencies are affected?
The frequency band 790 - 862 MHz will be reserved in future for mobile internet access (wireless DSL).
The new wireless standard ("LTE"), the next generation of the current UMTS mobile standard, is presently being developed.
The LTE network is expected to become operative in 2012 and should be extended to all European countries by 2016. Once the new mobile network is operative, the use of wireless microphones will be subject to strict restrictions. What happens to the European ISM frequency range 863 - 865 MHz?
This will not change even after 2012. The ISM frequency range is license-free. We recommend to use this range for small systems up to 4 channel and indoor applications. Please contact our local distributor for more information about the current frequency situation in your country! For a list of AKG Distributors check http://www.akg.com/distributors Situation in UK:
Please be aware that channel 69 will be available for PMSE use until 31st December 2012 only. Channel 38 (606-614 MHz) is the dedicated replacement for channel 69 (854-862 MHz) and, along with frequencies in channels 39 and 40, is currently available on a shared licence basis for low-power (10mW hand held and 50mW bodypack) PMSE use across the UK. For indoor use, these frequencies should already support the deployment of 8 wireless microphones UK-wide. There will, however, be some outdoor restrictions on channel 38-40 use until protection for UK radio astronomy is removed on 1st January 2012. From 1st January 2012 channel 38 will be fully available for low power PMSE use, but higher power PMSE will not be permitted in order to protect European radio astronomy sites using channel 38. To check availability of spectrum in channel 38-40 for wireless microphone use in any given UK location, user can consult a web tool on the JFMG website http://www.jfmg.co.uk/. More Information on http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/bandmanager09/statement/statement.pdf |
