I received an email from Sweetwater earlier this week regarding the auctioning off of the 600 frequency range, and thought it was important to share with our dealers/customers. Thanks to Sam Hillman from Sweetwater, and we wanted to reshare this info, since it is pertinent.
As you probably know by now, the FCC recently auctioned off a large amount of wireless spectrum between 616 – 698 MHz, affecting many wireless mic and in-ear monitor users. Since the announcement, sites like eBay and Craigslist have been flooded with 600 MHz wireless systems as people try to sell off their old systems to users who aren’t savvy enough to know about the new rules. On March 13, the FCC announced a new rule: anyone selling a used wireless system in the 600 MHz band must display a disclosure in a “clear, conspicuous, and readily legible manner” stating that the wireless system violates the new FCC 600 MHz rules.
For more information on this, including the exact text of the required disclosure, check here.
Selling your old wireless systems may not be the best way to get rid of them anyway, though; they may be worth more as trade-ins. Several wireless mic manufacturers have programs to buy your existing wireless systems. These programs are ending soon, though, so don’t wait too long…
Please keep in mind that we represent ClearOne, who offers a wide array of wireless microphone choices. If you are working with customers that are looking to get rid of their 600 MHz system, please contact us for more information on ClearOne’s wireless microphone offerings.