Promoting Spectrum Access for Wireless Microphone Operations
spectrum-allocation · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2017-09-01 · Effective 2017-10-02 · 82 FR 41549
Document
Document number
2017-17442
Federal Register citation
82 FR 41549
CFR reference
47 CFR 2
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
spectrum-allocation
Publication date
2017-09-01
Effective date
2017-10-02
FCC docket
GN Docket Nos. 14-166, 12-268, ET Docket No. 14-165
Abstract
In this document, the Commission addresses several petitions for reconsideration regarding recent decisions regarding wireless microphones. Specifically, the Commission makes technical revisions to the spurious emission limits that it had adopted for licensed wireless microphone operations in several frequency bands, and for unlicensed wireless microphone operations in the TV bands and in the 600 MHz guard band and duplex gap. The Commission also clarifies output power measurements and how certain antenna-related part 15 rules apply with respect to unlicensed wireless microphones, and revises and clarifies requirements for existing and legacy unlicensed wireless microphones during and after the post-incentive auction transition period. This action promotes the Commission's goal of accommodating wireless microphone users' needs through access to spectrum resources following the incentive auction and reconfiguration of the TV bands.