CONSUMER ALERT
Most users do not need a license to operate productions
systems. Nevertheless, operating production wireless systems without a
license is subject to certain restrictions: the system may not cause harmful
interference; it must operate at a low power level (not in excess of 50
milliwatts); and it has no protection for interference received from any
other device. Purchasers should also be aware that the FCC is
currently evaluating use of wireless microphone systems, and these rules are
subject to change. For more information, call the FCC at
1-888-CALL-FCC (TTY: 1-888-TELL-FCC) or visit the FCC's wireless
microphone website at
www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones.
Wireless Longevity Alert
Please read this if you currently own or are considering the purchase of
pre-owned production wireless equipment (including, but not limited to, wireless
microphone systems, in-ear monitoring systems, or intercom systems) during
2010.
As a result of the digital television conversion and actions
by the Federal Communications Commission to reallocate and auction existing
radio spectrum, devices that operate in the 700MHz band will be rendered
obsolete and may become illegal to operate starting on June 12, 2010.
We are advising our clients to immediately check the
frequency range of all their existing production wireless equipment
(microphones, in-ear monitoring systems, or intercom) to determine if any
operate in the 700MHz band (698-806MHz). If so, we strongly recommend
that you make arrangements to replace these devices well in advance of June
12, 2010.
Please contact anyone on the Sales or Operations staff at TC
Furlong Inc. if you need help to determine the operating frequency of your
equipment or if you have any questions about wireless devices and the June
12 deadline.
You can also stay abreast of the wireless issues by reading our monthly
Soundcheck newsletter and consulting the
White Spaces page on our website.
To see if this law affects your wireless microphone, check
the FCC's
Manufacturers Equipment List.
