46,000 items of wireless equipment (!!!) in use during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris 1920 1294 SOS - Save our Spectrum

46,000 items of wireless equipment (!!!) in use during the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris

This was announced today by the French regulator ANFR: “Nearly 1,300 appointments were made to check nearly 46,000 items of wireless equipment. In all, more than 54,000 tags were affixed to this equipment, such as the wireless microphones used by journalists commenting on the events or artists performing at the ceremonies.” https://www.anfr.fr/liste-actualites/actualite/jeux-olympiques-et-paralympiques-lanfr-a-sorti-le-grand-jeu  

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Interview with Joe Frans, Spectrum Insights Africa: “Unilateral decisions in Europe will not be helpful.” 2519 1865 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Interview with Joe Frans, Spectrum Insights Africa: “Unilateral decisions in Europe will not be helpful.”

  As editor of “Spectrum Insights Africa,” what do you want to achieve? “We believe that a meaningful dialogue is essential to ensuring adequate spectrum for PMSE and Digital Terrestrial Television. My goal is to lead the discussion around spectrum management, regulation, and innovation in Africa. I want to bridge the gap between the technical…

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Questionnaire on the prospects for the use of the 470-694 MHz band published 150 150 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Questionnaire on the prospects for the use of the 470-694 MHz band published

We would like to inform you that the RSPG Subgroup on Sub-700 MHz band has published Questionnaire on the prospects for the use of the 470-694 MHz band. If you wish to contribute, please consult the RSPG website for more information. Please download the Excel form to respond to the questionnaire. The deadline for contributions…

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Military in Germany demands cultural frequencies / major dispute 1920 1280 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Military in Germany demands cultural frequencies / major dispute

Great unrest in Germany. The military there wants a share of the cultural frequencies. And this for peacetime. That would be disastrous for us. In recent weeks, “SOS – Save Our Spectrum” has spoken to authorities, politicians, associations and the press. We have said that culture and the event industry only have a small amount…

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Music Festivals in Europe – who owns what 1280 720 SOS - Save our Spectrum

Music Festivals in Europe – who owns what

An interesting overview of who is involved in the major festivals in Europe. https://www.vousnetespaslaparhasard.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/V7_WEB_Carto-Festivals-europeens-EN.pdf Sad: “At least 60 Dutch festivals cancelled in 2024” https://www.iq-mag.net/2024/06/60-festivals-cancelled-2024/ “40 UK festivals have now been cancelled this summer – with over 170 disappearing in five years Without intervention, it’s predicted that the UK will see over 100 festivals disappear in…

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SOS holds talks in Australia 2160 1507 SOS - Save our Spectrum

SOS holds talks in Australia

“Save Our Spectrum” is becoming more international. After being represented in Europe (Luxembourg and Brussels) for many years, SOS founded sections in the USA and Africa in 2024. We have now found out about the situation regarding frequencies for culture and media in Australia. Our expert contact was Alex Masso, Executive Officer of the Australian…

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