wireless microphones

FCC Places 700 MHz Wireless-Microphone Issue on Tentative Agenda

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:16:50 -0500

Full article: Urgent Communications
Donny Jackson
The FCC soon could begin establishing rules prohibiting the manufacture, distribution and use of wireless microphones and other devices that could create interference for public-safety and commercial licensees operating in the 700 MHz band, according to the tentative agenda for the commission's Jan. 20 meeting.

Lawmakers, Sports Leagues Raise Concerns about White Spaces

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 10:59:26 -0400

Full article: IDG News
Grant Gross
Several U.S. lawmakers and organizations including the NFL,MLB, the NBA and NASCAR have asked the FCC to slow down plans to allow wireless broadband devices to have access to unused television spectrum.

NAB/MSTV Embrace Radio Pirates, Make Up Engineering Data to Kill White Spaces

Stevie Converse — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:48:36 -0400

Full article: Wet Machine
Harold Feld
TV broadcasters have embraced unauthorized wireless microphone users, reversed everything it ever said about the need to restrict access to the broadcast bands, and are ignoring the facts of scientific studies in order to keep white spaces in their control.

FCC White Spaces Report Misses the Mark, Groups Say

Stevie Converse — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:10:42 -0400

Full article: IDG News
Grant Gross
FCC approval of unlicensed devices to operate in white spaces would spur innovation and create new jobs in the tech sector, and allow consumers to have a new option for broadband service, supporters say. But the wireless microphone industry opposes using the devices.

Mega-Church Steps up Criticism of White Spaces Plan

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:03:11 -0400

Full article: IT World
Grant Gross
Joel Osteen, senior pastor of the huge Lakewood Church in Texas, has asked the FCC to reject a request by several tech companies to allow proposed wireless broadband devices to operate on spectrum now occupied by wireless microphones and television stations.

The FCC Starts Its Wireless Microphone Investigation. Will Broadcasters Throw Broadway Under a Bus?

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 11:16:43 -0400

Full article: Wet Machine
Harold Feld
The FCC has just released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking addressing the problem of wireless microphone operations in the 700 MHz band. But the ball on white spaces, whether licensed, unlicensed, or not used at all is still very much up in the air.

FCC Making Rules for Wireless Mic Migration Off Channels 52-69

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:09:13 -0400

Full article: TV Technology
Fulfilling a pledge made earlier this month, the FCC is seeking comment on the removal of wireless microphones from Channels 52-69 in the 700 MHz spectrum, which are being turned over to Advanced Wireless Service providers.

FCC Proposes Wireless Microphone Ban to Boost White Spaces

Stevie Converse — Mon, 25 Aug 2008 09:06:23 -0400

Full article: TMC Net
In an attempt to help clear the way for usage of the "white spaces" spectrum, the FCC is proposing to ban some wireless microphones that could interfere with future white space devices.

FCC Proposes Ban on Some Wireless Microphones

Stevie Converse — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 08:11:01 -0400

Full article: Associated Press
John Dunbar
The FCC is proposing a ban on certain types of wireless microphones and has begun an investigation into how the industry markets its products.

Martin Drums Up a New Agenda

Stevie Converse — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 09:31:57 -0400

Full article: SNL Financial
Tim Doyle
FCC Chairman Kevin Martin set a schedule for the agency's Aug. 22 open meeting. Items including wireless roaming, wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band and possible changes to the Universal Service Fund.