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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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Storyline of the Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies
Storyline of the Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies 1440 810 SOS - Save our Spectrum

The Alliance for Broadcasting and Cultural Frequencies has published a storyline. This visualization shows, why the broadcast UHF spectrum needs to be protected before and during the 2023 World Radiocommunication Conference. The latest version of the storyline can be accessed here.

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Broad alliance founded for terrestrial-TV and cultural frequencies
Broad alliance founded for terrestrial-TV and cultural frequencies 1920 1120 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Secure broadcasting frequencies for media and culture in Germany Berlin/Frankfurt/Luxembourg, October 22, 2021 – Broadcasting is fundamental to freedom of the media and freedom of expression, and a vibrant culture is indispensable for a democratic society – this has become clear not only in the Covid-19-crisis. However, the media and the cultural sector are coming…

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UK government extends Freeview licenses until 2034
UK government extends Freeview licenses until 2034 1920 1083 SOS - Save our Spectrum

The UK government is renewing Freeview licenses until 2034, allowing public service and commercial broadcasters such as ITV, Channel 4 and Channel 5 to continue to deliver content free-to-air to audiences. The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport (DCMS) said it had granted Ofcom the power to carry out a renewal of all five…

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Wireless Microphone Market is expected to grow 2021 – 2026
Wireless Microphone Market is expected to grow 2021 – 2026 855 400 SOS - Save our Spectrum

  Wireless Microphone Market size was valued at $301.4 million in 2020 and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.3% during forecast period 2021-2026 owing to increasing adoption of wireless microphones in education, corporate, sports and entertainment events sector. The shift to cordless microphones with radio transmitter from the conventional wired type due…

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After Covid-19: New shows at Arena di Verona in Italy
After Covid-19: New shows at Arena di Verona in Italy 1440 1080 SOS - Save our Spectrum

What a feeling: Arena di Verona (Italy) for three days and two different shows, Carl Brave and Carmen Consoli, both with a lot of guests and “Save Our Spectrum”-supporter Federico Menegon as sound manager. We talked to him after the event mid-september 2021. What did you do there? Federico Menegon “I was there as RF…

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