The FCC should not change its TV whites spaces rules...
The FCC should not change its TV whites spaces rules to allow wireless microphones to operate on a licensed basis under Part 74 rules for low-power auxiliary stations, the Wi-Fi Alliance said. The comments responded to an Oct. 5 notice…
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seeking discussion on whether the commission should change the status of these mics, which operate on an unlicensed basis in TV spectrum. “At a time when spectrum available for wireless broadband applications is under increasing strain, it is critically important that the Commission place the highest priority on more efficient spectrum utilization,” the alliance said (http://xrl.us/bn6wj2). “While the Wi-Fi Alliance agrees that certain users of these devices might feel inconvenienced by the Part 15 designation and restriction to a limited number of channels, it is not clear at this time that expansion of Part 74 eligibility is warranted.”