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Patrice Chazerand (SOS Brussels) and Jochen Zenthöfer (SOS Luxembourg) were at the 21st European Spectrum Management Conference in Brussels to advocate for UHF spectrum for events, culture, music, broadcasting, and film. A detailed report will follow.

Under the name “Frequency Initiative 71” (Frequenzinitiative 71 / « Initiative Fréquences 71 ») our SOS – Save Our Spectrum initiative is working to ensure that, starting in 2071 (hence “71”), new spectrum is allocated to PPDR (Public Protection and Disaster Relief) network operators, i.e., public authorities and organizations with security responsibilities. The “Frequency Initiative…

Now published: https://www.ofcom.org.uk/spectrum/radio-equipment/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review-programme-making-and-special-events-pmse see e.g. APWPT https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/association-of-professional-wireless-production-technologies-apwpt.pdf?v=418444 BEIRG https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/the-british-entertainment-industry-radio-group-beirg.pdf?v=418510 Mission control (very interesting data from the field) https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/mission-control-ltd.pdf?v=418476 Sennheiser https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/sennheiser-uk-ltd.pdf?v=418500 Shure https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/shure-uk-ltd.pdf?v=418501 WMSA https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/wireless-microphone-spectrum-alliance-wmsa.pdf?v=418513 RF Manager (private person): see page 5 and 6 https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/consultations/category-3-4-weeks/call-for-input-sector-spectrum-review—programme-making-and-special-events-pmse/responses/withheld-name-8.pdf?v=418516 “Any reduction in the amount of accessible UHF spectrum would have a direct and significant impact on my ability to work…

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A new general frequency allocation for wireless microphones has been in effect since April 15, 2026. It was issued by the German “Bundesnetzagentur”. What does this mean for users? What are the “geographically and temporally limited restrictions” that may now apply in the 470–608 MHz frequency band? Who will interfere with our signals in the…

Wednesday, 20th May, 2026; 10 – 11 am (Cape Town/Kairo/Brussel/Berlin/Paris time) Speaker: Joe Frans, Spectrum Insights Africa https://spectruminsights.africa/ Jos is one of Africa’s leading experts on frequencies and has a thorough understanding of the situation on the continent. Free of charge, open for everyone: Save our Spectrum supporters, APWPT members, RF managers, other associations, the…

This year’s concert and festival season kicked off for SOS speaker Jochen with the “Phil it! Phil Collins Tribute Show” on February 7, 2026, at Trifolion (2, Porte Saint Willibrord, Echternach, Luxembourg). ometimes you want to reminisce about the 70s, 80s and 90s. Genesis. Phil Collins. The big hits from back then. Since Phil Collins…

“SOS – Save Our Spectrum” will be in Brussels on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, when EU Tech Chief Henna Virkkunen presents the draft of the Digital Networks Act (DNA). The following proposals regarding frequency allocation have already been leaked: – Frequency allocation is to be harmonized across Europe. – In the future, frequencies will no…

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