At an Open Meeting on May 15, the FCC adopted rules expanding Part 74 license eligibility to include sound companies and venues regularly using at least 50 wireless microphones. The rules are intended to ensure interference protection and high quality sound for large events.

After the auction, the Commission anticipates there will be one channel in each area which would be available for shared use by wireless microphones and TV white space devices.  PAA continues to advocate for two safe-haven channels of spectrum for wireless microphones to protect against interference, as well as eligibility for performing arts venues using at least 25 microphones to obtain a license from the FCC. Click here to read the ex parte letter PAA sent to the FCC on May 7. Stay tuned for more details after the rules are published.