Last week, the FCC adopted an order immediately prohibiting the further distribution and sale of devices that operate in the 700 MHz frequency. Devices in this frequency may continue to be used until June 12th, 2010, at which point their use become unauthorizeed as well.

This has several immediate effects on the entertainment industry:

Lectrosonics devices on Blocks 28, & 29 and all devices operating on frequencies between 698 and 806 MHz

• will no longer be carried by Gotham for sale or rent.

• can still be sold on consignment, but only overseas

The FCC has set up a site for wireless microphones that will help determine which equipment falls under these guidelines.

Some equipment can be re-blocked to use new frequencies. Please call or e-mail us if you have any questions about your specific equipment.

Also, the FCC formally acknowledged that there is a large group of unlicensed (“Part 15”) wireless microphone users, and that these unlicensed users will be restricted to 50mW of RF output power. They are also working on a disclosure statement that would be distributed, “at the point of sale or lease,” to explain the rules. We therefore are recommending that any individuals or organizations eligible for a license under Part 74 apply for it. We will be documenting the steps we are taking in our application to assist others prepare their own.