SOS talks to Australian television about frequency auctions 898 530 SOS - Save our Spectrum

SOS talks to Australian television about frequency auctions

Jochen Zenthöfer is the spokesperson for an international initiative called Save Our Spectrum (SOS), which aims to preserve spectrum for use by the media and cultural organisations. For example, when theatre actors or arena rockstars sing, wireless microphone spectrum is used to communicate that sound to speakers and the audience. “Prices at spectrum auctions have…

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Terrestrial television remains strong in Europe – important for sovereignty: what does the RSPG report say? 800 534 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Terrestrial television remains strong in Europe – important for sovereignty: what does the RSPG report say?

The new RSPG report leaves no doubt that terrestrial broadcasting will remain with a large majority. Yes, two countries (Sweden and Finland) have plans to switch off (p.67) – It but the RSPG survey took place before the US election and a lot has changed since then on the subjects ‘resilience’ and ‘sovereignty’. Table 4…

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France moves forward 914 514 SOS - Save our Spectrum

France moves forward

On June 11, 2025, the following draft European Resolution has been filed with the presidency of France’s AssemblĂ©e Nationale: https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/textes/l17b1568_proposition-resolution-europeenne.pdf For the 70+ MPs behind this bold initiative, it is all about “securing the post-2030 allocation to Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) of the below 700 MHz frequency band.” The general comments below explain why this…

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SOS – Save Our Spectrum 2015 – 2025 1920 1009 SOS - Save our Spectrum

SOS – Save Our Spectrum 2015 – 2025

Our balance sheet 200 press reports Lectures in 10 countries 40 ‘public consultations’ Trilingual website with 300 articles The Timeline 2015 Foundation of the initiative in Germany. Cabaret artist Thomas Pigor writes a rage song as part of the “Chanson of the Month” for Germany’s radio. In it he demands: “Save the wireless microphone!” Musician…

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APWPT opinion 2025: Keep it as it is: PMSE must have daily access to high-quality radio spectrum in 470-694 MHz 1920 992 SOS - Save our Spectrum

APWPT opinion 2025: Keep it as it is: PMSE must have daily access to high-quality radio spectrum in 470-694 MHz

To what extent do we want to support cultural and political life in our pluralistic and democratic societies in the future? Long-term access to the 470 to 694 MHz band, free from interference, is vital for PMSE to produce independent, high-quality content that fosters social cohesion; enrichs cultural life; unlocks creative innovation; and increases Europe’s…

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BEIRG Spectrum Report (March 2025) 1122 733 SOS - Save our Spectrum

BEIRG Spectrum Report (March 2025)

This report is created for Programme Making and Special Events (PMSE) stakeholders, the creative industry and associated trade bodies, regulators and government. Source: https://www.beirg.org/_files/ugd/886021_06216c54910f45d889b18c18c66b48c3.pdf Executive Summary The British Entertainment Industry Radio Group (BEIRG) is an independent, not-for-profit organisation working for the benefit of all those in the creative industries who produce events and create and…

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About SOS – Save Our Spectrum

Initiative to secure radio spectrum for the cultural and creative industries.

Information for decision-makers in politics and administrations, the media and the public on the importance of wireless means of production and the threat that is posed by the seemingly endless granting of more and more frequencies to mobile communications.

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Dr. Jochen Zenthöfer

9, rue du Travail
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