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African Union of Broadcasters supports “No Change” for UHF-Band at WRC-23
African Union of Broadcasters supports “No Change” for UHF-Band at WRC-23 848 477 SOS - Save our Spectrum

The African Union of Broadcasters (AUB) has declared support for a “No Change” position by African states on the use of the UHF band at WRC-23. The Union had originally reached the decision in April and has now published an official statement on its website. The move follows intensive consultations between the EBU and AUB on…

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European broadcasting and cultural industry call to secure UHF broadcasting spectrum
European broadcasting and cultural industry call to secure UHF broadcasting spectrum 1239 701 SOS - Save our Spectrum

57 associations and companies active in the broadcasting and cultural industry from 18 European countries have joined forces in a “Call to Europe” to urge policymakers and regulators to preserve the Lower UHF Band (470-694 MHz) for broadcasting and wireless production equipment (PMSE: Programme Making and Special Events). The future use of this band after…

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“Make your voice heard”
“Make your voice heard” 640 480 SOS - Save our Spectrum

… yes, dear EU, this is only possible with cultural frequencies. These banners were hanging in Brussels the other day, in the European Quarter. We citizens should be heard. That’s good! But how can we be heard – in conferences, at party conventions, at trade fairs and conferences? Only with wireless microphones. These wireless means…

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Talk with the new President of the German regulatory authority
Talk with the new President of the German regulatory authority 750 524 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Klaus Müller, the new president of the German “Bundesnetzagentur”, had invited the organization “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” to a discussion about the protection of cultural frequencies. Participants were also other representatives of the German “Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies”. Despite the difficult global political situation, Müller took time to listen to the concerns…

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Dances with Frequencies: How France’s ANFR ensured that spectrum will tune in to culture
Dances with Frequencies: How France’s ANFR ensured that spectrum will tune in to culture 1920 1253 SOS - Save our Spectrum

“In the run-up to WRC-23, with particular consideration to Item 1.5 and attendant Resolution 235, some member parties in the Middle-East have advocated that the 470-694 MHz band should be allocated to IMT with a co-primary statute along with broadcasting. However, spectrum below 694 MHz was not on the agenda of WRC-15. Furthermore, a number…

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Frequency use: Special events 2022 in Germany
Frequency use: Special events 2022 in Germany 990 557 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Every frequency used in Germany needs a frequency assignment pursuant to the German Telecommunications Act (Telekommunikationsgesetz – TKG). Where no general frequency assignment has been issued, the Bundesnetzagentur will make individual assignments. If frequencies are to be used for a short term only, eg for motor races, sports events, concerts and trade fairs, assignments are…

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PMSE Perspective – Ireland

PMSE Perspective – Ireland 1920 1280 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Report from John Madden, Senior Sound Supervisor RTÉ, 20th January 2022 Please click here for downloading the report (PDF, 460 kB) PMSE Ireland

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Germany – Federal Network Agency: UHF study names base requirement of 96 MHz for culture
Germany – Federal Network Agency: UHF study names base requirement of 96 MHz for culture 1889 890 SOS - Save our Spectrum

The study published today by the Federal Network Agency argues for the preservation of TV UHF frequencies for use by PMSE. https://www.bundesnetzagentur.de/DE/Sachgebiete/Telekommunikation/Unternehmen_Institutionen/Frequenzen/Grundlagen/grundlagen-node.html The study recognizes culture’s need for spectrum in the TV-UHF spectrum – daily base requirement 96 megahertz – and writes (page 75): “In 2014, the EU Commission assumed that the requirements (at that…

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German Government parties send important signal for preservation of broadcasting and cultural frequencies
German Government parties send important signal for preservation of broadcasting and cultural frequencies 1920 1285 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Frequencies for broadcasting and culture in the 470 to 694 MHz range must be retained beyond 2030 – this was the result of a high-profile, internationally attended online conference of the German Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies. Representatives from federal and state politics, broadcasting, culture and equipment manufacturers emphasized this requirement in light of…

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New German Coalition-agreement secures UHF frequencies for culture and media
New German Coalition-agreement secures UHF frequencies for culture and media 1920 1285 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Commenting on the decision by the new German coalition parties SPD (Social Democrats), Greens and FDP (Liberals) to “secure the UHF band permanently for culture and broadcasting” (coalition agreement), Initiative SOS – Save Our Spectrum spokesman Jochen Zenthoefer said: “This is the strongest political commitment to the use of the UHF frequencies for culture and…

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