The FCC started relocating (“repacking”) TV stations to other frequencies back in November of 2018. The move would include almost 1000 stations in the USA and Canada that had to change their frequencies. As a part of this auction, the 600 MHz frequencies have been sold to the Telecommunication for 5G Mobile Use. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the completion date was rescheduled (Phase 10) to 13th of July 2020 – today. For those in Canada there will also be a Phase 11 to follow. FCC Wireless Transition Schedule, Source:FCC 600 MHz Gone from 13th of July in US and Canada According to the FCC Wireless Microphone Rules: “Wireless microphones that operate in the 600 MHz service band (the 617-652 MHz and 663-698 MHz frequencies) will be required to cease operation by no later than 13th of July 2020, and may be required to cease operation sooner if they could cause interference to new wireless licensees that commence operations on their licensed spectrum in the 600 MHz service band. “ Not to be alarming, but just informative, fines for illegal transmitters can be $16k per day, per channel. Not only that, the 600 MHz Band has been sold to 5G telecommunication companies. So you will not be able to get a clean audio signal anymore. NYC venue before TV re-pack – Source: RF Venue NYC venue after TV re-pack – Source: RF Vanue Is 470-512 MHz up for Auction Next? The FCC also proposed updates to TV white space (TVWS) rules in the name of better broadband for...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 13 July, 2020