With the USA’s nationwide conversion to digital television broadcasting, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) restricted the number of frequencies for wireless microphones. The ruling, which went into effect June 12, 2010, prohibits use of wireless microphones in the 700 MHz band (698–806). 

If your congregation uses wireless microphones bought before January 2009, you need to check the frequency range. This information will be listed in one of two ways: by the television channel (channels 52 through 69) or the frequency range (698–806 MHz) to which the transmitter is tuned. If the wireless microphone systems are in these ranges, the FCC can impose fines of $10,000 to $100,000 per transmitter and take other punitive actions.

More Information

Frequently Asked Questions answered by FCC - www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones/FAQs.html

Manufacturers / Equipment List from the FCC - www.fcc.gov/cgb/wirelessmicrophones/manufacturers.html  

Direct questions to Robert Haworth: bhaworth@CofChrist.org; 1-800/825-2806, ext.2436

For help buying replacement equipment, contact Joey Knight at Harvest Productions: JKNIGHT@harvestproductionsinc.com; 801 N. Atlantic Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64116 ; 816/ 483-3889.