In the UK Radiomicrophone Law is very strict – but it does give a lot of possibilities.
:D Licence Free
The only UHF frequencies you can use without having tou buy a licence are in the European-wide frequency band of 863 to 865 MHz.
Because you are not allowed to use the band-edge frequencies, this makes the lowest frequency you can use, 863.1 MHz and the highest, 864.9 MHz.
In practice you can get a maximum of 4 frequencies in this band.
If you use Sennheiser evolution G2 these are set as standard as the first four frequencies in memory bank 8 (and were set as the standard first four frequencies in the older G1 systems) of the standard “version E” systems sold in the UK.
:) Mobile Licence
There are 14 fixed frequencies that can be used with a licence anywhere in the UK in TV channel 69 – ie: 854 to 862 MHz.
In practice you can get 8 of these working together with semi-pro. equipment (12 with fully pro. Equipment).
You have to have a licence to use these – currently £75pa from JFMG.
These frequencies are called “Shared” frequencies.
:cool: Fixed Site Licence
Not really applicable to mobile videography – but a TV channel can be licensed for fixed-site use. This is normally used by theatres and conference venues. The legal channels will vary from place to place depending on the TV channels the local television stations are using – the unused ones can be used for radiomicrophones.
You have to have a licence to use these – currently £80pa from JFMG.
These frequencies are called “Co-ordinated” frequencies.
For any licensing queries contact JFMG.
For frequency queries contact the manufacturer of your equipment.
In the case of Sennheiser radio - telephone 01494-551-551 or go to the website www.sennheiser.co.uk
:( NB: Penalties for illegal use can be very high.
I believe this is a list of legal frequencies in the US: http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/products_sennheiser_wireless-systems_frequency-check_usa
I believe this is a list of legal frequencies in the US: http://www.sennheiser.co.uk/uk/icm.nsf/root/products_sennheiser_wireless-systems_frequency-check_usa
It is indeed but if you click on the arrow next to the box at the top you can select a number of other countries as well.
In the UK Radiomicrophone Law is very strict – but it does give a lot of possibilities.:D Licence Free
The only UHF frequencies you can use without having tou buy a licence are in the European-wide frequency band of 863 to 865 MHz.
Because you are not allowed to use the band-edge frequencies, this makes the lowest frequency you can use, 863.1 MHz and the highest, 854.9 MHz.
Is this a typo john? Lowest = 863.1 and highest 854.9
should that be 864.9
Is this a typo john? Lowest = 863.1 and highest 854.9
should that be 864.9
Yes, it's a typo - now corrected.
Lowest frequency = 863.1 MHz
Highest frequency = 864.9 MHz