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Wireless mics in Ireland-do I need a license to use one?

  • 02-07-2013 2:07pm
    #1
    hardrocksinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭


    Hello guys,
    I'm considering buying a wireless system for stage performances, such as Shure PGX24E/Beta 58 S10 – but I can't find information about the license, in terms of frequency bands. As far as I understood, we are now allowed to use channel 38, right? Do I have to purchase a license to use it legally? If so, where/how do I get one?

    I know this mic is being sold here in Ireland (just saw one at Music Maker) and they are brand new, so I suppose they were designed to fit the new legislation, but I'm wondering if I should just type "38" on the receiver and it's good to go or if it's more complex than that. Does anybody know anything about that? cheers


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  • #2
    godfrey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭godfrey


    Strictly speaking, yes, you need a licence from ComReg. They, in their infinite wisdom, heve decided there will be no licence-free band within the new ch38. Up to you after that! Keep in mind though, that having a licence does not guarantee you interference-free operation.

    863-865mhz is still open to licence-free use, and also very congested in some areas. That's about enough space for 4-5 compatible channels to work without interfering with each other, but again, anyone may and will step on you.

    g


  • #3
    hardrocksinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭hardrocksinger


    tks for replying! The mic I was talking about doesn't have the 863-865mhz frequency, but there's a similar model that does... regardless of interference risk, I suppose it's still better to get one that operates in that frequency, right? At least, it won't be illegal when they start with the 4G broadband

    Tks for the help =)


  • #4
    godfrey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭godfrey


    Ch69 is already 'illegal', apart from the 863-865 segment.
    4g testing has started already and I'm sure there are a lot of confused looking people at gigs all over the place!

    g


  • #5
    hardrocksinger
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 28 ✭hardrocksinger


    ok, so apparently the situation is even worse than I thought... I suppose all we we can do is hope they don't cancel the use of the 863-865 segment as well in the future

    Tks for the help =)


  • #6
    godfrey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 417 ✭✭godfrey


    Yeah, there's no way to know what will happen there, but I suspect it'll be used as a 'safe' area between 4g and other services in the range above. That's pure speculation on my part, but I do have some experience in RF.

    g


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