New Frequency Plan in Europe!

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WRC 2012: News after the Conference !
At the recently concluded World Radio Communication Conference in Geneva, African countries requested the allocation of 694-790 MHz for broadband services and mobile communications in Region 1 (Africa and Europe). African and Arabic countries argued that 790- 862 MHz (new mobile communications usage in Europe) could not be used for various reasons.
This WRC request was only a provisional success - it did not lead to an allocation of the spectrum. This cannot occur until the next WCR in 2015 or 2016 at the earliest.
Initially, ITU-R will carry out studies which will form the basis of decisions to be made by a subsequent WRC. This includes, among other things, frequency requirements and the protection of broadcasting services, in addition a solution for wireless production facilities (e.g. wireless microphones).
If the WRC 2015/2016 allocates the 700 MHz spectrum to another user, this would need to be implemented in national law. This is usually associated with specific deadlines in Europe.
In Germany, the Frequency Region Allocation Ordinance would need to be revised following a WRC resolution. This would need to be approved by the states in the Bundesrat. This is associated with regulations regarding the takeover of costs which would need to be negotiated between the Council and states. This has been stipulated in the new version of the TKG.
In the short term, nothing will therefore change for wireless UHF production technology.
For detail information, please visit the website from
Association of Professional Wireless Production Technologies e.V.: http://www.apwpt.org/
Which frequencies are affected from the first digital Dividend?
The frequency band 790 - 862 MHz will be reserved in future for mobile internet access (wireless DSL).
The new wireless standard ("LTE"), the next generation of the current UMTS mobile standard, is presently being developed.
The LTE network is expected to become operative in 2012 and should be extended to all European countries by 2016. Once the new mobile network is operative, the use of wireless microphones will be subject to strict restrictions.
What happens to the European ISM frequency range 863 - 865 MHz?
This will not change even after 2012. The ISM frequency range is license-free. We recommend to use this range for small systems up to 4 channel and indoor applications.
Please contact our local distributor for more information about the current frequency situation in your country!
For a list of AKG Distributors check http://www.akg.com/distributors
Situation in UK:
Please be aware that channel 69 will be available for PMSE use until 31st December 2012 only.
Channel 38 (606-614 MHz) is the dedicated replacement for channel 69 (854-862 MHz) and, along with frequencies in channels 39 and 40, is currently available on a shared licence basis for low-power (10mW hand held and 50mW bodypack) PMSE use across the UK. For indoor use, these frequencies should already support the deployment of 8 wireless microphones UK-wide. There will, however, be some outdoor restrictions on channel 38-40 use until protection for UK radio astronomy is removed on 1st January 2012.
From 1st January 2012 channel 38 will be fully available for low power PMSE use, but higher power PMSE will not be permitted in order to protect European radio astronomy sites using channel 38.
To check availability of spectrum in channel 38-40 for wireless microphone use in any given UK location, user can consult a web tool on the JFMG website http://www.jfmg.co.uk/.
More Information on http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/bandmanager09/statement/statement.pdf