Radio Microphones
URGENT NEWS !
The RF spectrum sell off, of channel 69 will mean problems for multi-channel users.
Limited use a 2 MHz window in CH70.
Most of the 800 Mhz band will be sold to GSM operators & other wireless operators.
Wireless microphone and IEM systems operating band will be moved to CH 38 in 2012.
Channel 38 products are now available.
In response to the impending need for Irish wireless microphone and in-ear monitor users to move from Channel 69 (854-862 MHz) to Channel 38 (606-614 MHz), we are pleased to announce the full availability of the new Sennheisser Evolution G3, 2000, 3000 & 5000 Series which will now work in Channel 38.
The eagerly anticipated G3 GB frequency range variant covers ALL of Channel 38 and as many ‘future proofed’ interleaved frequencies above Channel 38 as its 42 MHz (from 606-648 MHz) tuning range will allow.
As previously stated, Channel 69 remains available nationally for wireless microphone use and continues to be licensable. However, the current Comreg timetable will see access to channels 61-69 inclusive (790-862 MHz) cease during 2012.
This means that any Channel 69 equipment purchased now will have a steadily reducing window of usability for most of its tuning range, with just over two years the longest period for which it will continue to be usable.
863-865 MHz (two MHz of Channel 70) will continue to be available for use by ‘wireless audio devices’ after 2012. This will support a maximum of six wireless microphone links (subject to range variant and local conditions), but is generally not considered suitable for professional use.
Channel 38 (606-614 MHz) has been assigned by Comreg as the replacement band for Channel 69, however some geographical restrictions on its use currently apply. In these areas it is supplemented, where available, with additional spectrum in Channels 39 or 40.
It is important to note that there is no de-regulated spectrum within the tuning range of G3 GB, therefore ALL G3 GB systems require an operator’s licence. One shared licence per user covers multiple systems operating on the shared frequencies. Licences are available from Comreg at www.elicensing.comreg.ie
Operation of equipment exceeding 10 milliwatts of transmission power in either Channel 69 or Channel 38 requires the user to hold a valid shared user licence (available from www.elicensing.comreg.ie ). Operation of any wireless gear on frequencies from 470 - 862 MHz without holding the appropriate licences is an offence under the terms of the Wireless Telegraphy Act.