1. DOCUMENT #:GSC15-GRSC8-14 FOR:Presentation SOURCE:Radio Microphone Task Force AGENDA ITEM:GRSC8 7.2 CONTACT(S):Brian Copsey, Task Force Convenor Radio Microphone Task Force Report Convenor: Brian Copsey Presenter: Gabrielle Owen, TC ERM Chair Global Standards Collaboration (GSC) GSC-15

2. Radio microphone Task Force  The last year has been dominated by the issues raised within Europe by the reallocation of 790- 862 MHz band, previously part of the television spectrum 470-862 MHz band to Mobile Fixed Communication Networks (MFCN).  This will result in large amounts of spectrum being lost for radio microphone use. Due both to MFCN’s and compacting of the TV channels below 790MHZ. 2

3. Other victims of MFCN’s;  Within Europe the 863-865 Mhz band is used by radio microphones and a range of cordless audio devices, these will also be badly impacted.  Annex A1 to this Report provides information on a limited number of immunity tests (see annex G).  Whilst not the subject of this Task Force many television delivery platforms will also be impacted. Results of various immunity testing by Administrations and Industry can be found at: http://docbox.etsi.org/Etsi_Cenelec/PUBLIC%20FOLDER%20on%20DD/ 3

4. European Response  A Specialist Task Force was set up within ETSI to investigate Cognitive-PMSE (Program Making and Special Events). A separate document provides more detail on this topic.  Further to the work of the ETSI-CENELEC JWG consideration of appropriate immunity standards will take place. 4

5. Other Issues  The ETSI standard EN 300-422 covers both radio microphone’s and Assistive Listing Devices (ALD).  In recent years ALD’s have progressed from simple FM systems mainly used within schools to sophisticated ear to ear devices. ETSI are in the process of revising EN 300-422 with appropriate test methods for them.  Copies of the standard will appear in the Task Force docbox at: http://docbox.etsi.org/Workshop/GSC/GRSC_WP1_radio_mics/ 5

6. Next Steps/Actions  Please consider renewing the radio microphone resolution  Would any members wishing further information or to be involved in the work please contact:  Brian Copsey.  BC@copsey-comms.com BC@copsey-comms.com  Thank you for your attention 6