Frequencys... again!

Hi Larry,

Thanks for the quick reply, I've emailed your man and am waiting for a
responce.

So far I've had block 26 recomended, more often than not I only need
one or two freqs to stand up, so I'm hopping this will help.

I've seen a few or the SM series for sale on here, which I'm very
interested in, although they are block 22, any opinions on these?

Confirmed this year in the states are TX, VA, NV, CA, NY and Hawaii.

I'm pretty sure I wont be able to use them in the UK / Europe

But I'd love to hear of other peoples practical experiances with
blocks worldwide...
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Henry,

John Muldrow has been out sick the last coupe of days hence no reply!
Our rather arcane email system doesn't give us outside access when not
in the office. The block 26 recommendations are quite good but since
you are thinking of only a few channels, virtually any block will be
fine. When I travel with sales samples (always on block 21), I find I
can get two channels up and running anywhere. You may even want to
consider two adjacent blocks (such as 25/26) for more leeway. When
you go on location, drop us a note with all your RF units (IFB<
wireless, brand and model#) and we'll run you a quick list of probable
good freqs for that location. Having the zipcode for that location is
a big help.

Regarding travel and use in Europe - YMMV - most countries are not too
particular about visiting wireless as long as you don't encroach on
locals. Run a scan first so you don't smack someone's TV next door.
List the wireless on your carnet so they know you won't be trying to
sell it while there.

Gordon Moore
Lectrosonics
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Larry:

While we're on the subject, what are you recommending we do with the
situation in the 700 mHz band?

In Chicago, at least, there isn't much spectrum left to work with
below 700. Any thoughts?

--Scott D. Smith C.A.S.

On Mar 16, 10:27 am, Larry Fisher <Lectroson....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Henry,
> You'll get some good real world advice from this group, I'm sure, but
> you can also call John Muldrow at Lectro. The primary thing to
> consider is what large metro area(s) will you be primarily be working
> in since the small areas will take care of themselves. You can email
> j....RemoveThis@lectrosonics.com or ask for him at 800 821 1121. The first thirty
> minutes are free; after that you have to at least buy a windscreen.
> Best Regards,
> Larry Fisher
> Lectrosonics
>
> On Sun, 16 Mar 2008 04:12:05 -0700 (PDT), "henrymilli...@gmail.com"
>
> <henrymilli....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Hi there,
>
> >I'm looking to buy a set of Lectrosonics, and whilst I know available
> >frequecnys available vary from state to state, is there a block that
> >will "best fit" as it's hard to preempt where in the world a job might
> >turn up!
>
> >Thanks, H
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Hi Scott,
The apocryphal story is that a large German wireless company recently
requested information about what was going to be done with wireless
mics above 700 MHz since they had heard they might left alone. After a
long period of time and many bounced around emails the reply came
back: "Ask your wireless manufacturer".

Here's what I sent to a customer recently, names changed to
protect the guilty:

> Larry, just curios why i can find no info on the lectro web site
> regarding the 700mhz band auction, and the possibiltiy that upper
>26 and blocks 27-29 maybe unuseable....if Lectro is still selling
>these units with out a warning, would it not be prudent to warn the buyer
> about this
>thanks
>Blank

Hi Blank,
We have not been making units above 700 MHz for some time, except by
special request. As far as information on our web site, we have no
clue as to what is really going to happen above 700 MHz as far as
wireless microphone use. We and other manufacturers cannot get a
definitive answer out of the FCC. The last published information about
wireless mics is from 5 years ago and the current rumor is that
operation of wireless mics above 700 MHz may be allowed after all. The
assumption being that the interference from the wireless mics is
trivial. Since we have no solid information, we have pretty much kept
our mouths shut.

At the moment, all we are recommending is- don't panic but wait and
see. Operation above 700 MHz may turn out to be the hot setup for
2009. Or not.

As far as spectrum below 700 MHz, right now you are seeing analog and
digital stations both operating below 700 MHz. In 2009, the analog
stations are going to shut down and free up quite a bit of spectrum.
The proposed sale of the white spaces below 700 might mess that up but
supposedly the white space devices should detect TV stations and
nearby wireless mics and stay off those frequencies.

What an interesting time (Chinese curse) to be making wireless.

Best Regards,
Larry Fisher
Lectrosonics

On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:45:05 -0700 (PDT), "list@chicagoaudio.com"
<chicagoaudio DeleteThis @gmail.com> wrote:

>Larry:
>
>While we're on the subject, what are you recommending we do with the
>situation in the 700 mHz band?
>
>In Chicago, at least, there isn't much spectrum left to work with
>below 700. Any thoughts?
>
>--Scott D. Smith C.A.S.
>
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Well, at least we're not alone. I guess the only thing I can say is I
wonder what we are paying all these clowns in Washington for (on
second thought, I've wondered that for a long time). Your story pretty
well sums up the situation. And if we lose the space-guess who pays?

--Scott

On Mar 19, 1:51 pm, Larry Fisher <lectroson....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Scott,
> The apocryphal story is that a large German wireless company recently
> requested information about what was going to be done with wireless
> mics above 700 MHz since they had heard they might left alone. After a
> long period of time and many bounced around emails the reply came
> back: "Ask your wireless manufacturer".
>
> Here's what I sent to a customer recently, names changed to
> protect the guilty:
>
> > Larry, just curios why i can find no info on the lectro web site
> > regarding the 700mhz band auction, and the possibiltiy that upper
> >26 and blocks 27-29 maybe unuseable....if Lectro is still selling
> >these units with out a warning, would it not be prudent to warn the buyer
> > about this
> >thanks
> >Blank
>
> Hi Blank,
> We have not been making units above 700 MHz for some time, except by
> special request. As far as information on our web site, we have no
> clue as to what is really going to happen above 700 MHz as far as
> wireless microphone use. We and other manufacturers cannot get a
> definitive answer out of the FCC. The last published information about
> wireless mics is from 5 years ago and the current rumor is that
> operation of wireless mics above 700 MHz may be allowed after all. The
> assumption being that the interference from the wireless mics is
> trivial. Since we have no solid information, we have pretty much kept
> our mouths shut.
>
> At the moment, all we are recommending is- don't panic but wait and
> see. Operation above 700 MHz may turn out to be the hot setup for
> 2009. Or not.
>
> As far as spectrum below 700 MHz, right now you are seeing analog and
> digital stations both operating below 700 MHz. In 2009, the analog
> stations are going to shut down and free up quite a bit of spectrum.
> The proposed sale of the white spaces below 700 might mess that up but
> supposedly the white space devices should detect TV stations and
> nearby wireless mics and stay off those frequencies.
>
> What an interesting time (Chinese curse) to be making wireless.
>
> Best Regards,
> Larry Fisher
> Lectrosonics
>
> On Wed, 19 Mar 2008 09:45:05 -0700 (PDT), "l...@chicagoaudio.com"
>
> <chicagoau....RemoveThis@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Larry:
>
> >While we're on the subject, what are you recommending we do with the
> >situation in the 700 mHz band?
>
> >In Chicago, at least, there isn't much spectrum left to work with
> >below 700. Any thoughts?
>
> >--Scott D. Smith C.A.S.
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