Wireless Mic License Protection

It is almost impossible to imagine church production without wireless microphones.   Over the last several years there has been much publicity about the changes in the radio frequency spectrum used by wireless microphones in the broadcast and entertainment industry.   The same wireless frequencies used by churches around the world for their regular services.

You probably already know about the recent FCC directive for anyone using wireless systems in the 700mhz band to stop doing so by this summer.   Most readers of this note probably have already replaced their existing 700mhz wireless microphones and In Ear Monitor systems.    The question to be asking now is,  is that enough?

Even if you are now operating in a different band,  unless you are a licensed broadcaster, motion picture or television program producer you will be operating without a license.   While operating wireless microphones without a licenses is not necessarily illegal,   it does mean that unlicensed operators do so without any protection form current or future interference from other devices operating in the same bandwidth.   

Well, the FCC has recently indicated that it is considering expanding the granting of licenses for wireless operation to churches and other organizations in addition to those already eligible for licenses.   This is good news.    If you would like to add your comments on why churches should be considered for licenses and the possible protections that licensed operation can provide send and email to wirelessmicrophones@shure.com  and ask for the free information kit on how to contribute your comments for consideration.

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