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Dateline:
20th February, 2007
Ofcom Sale Petition
As we reported last week, the Office of
Communications (Ofcom) is proposing to sell off the Analogue UHF TV
band of radio frequencies, amongst which are the frequencies used for
radio microphones and wireless communications systems in theatres and,
indeed, in other parts of the entertainment world, including TV.
Now an e-petition has been set up on the 10 Downing Street website
to give those who are concerned about the far-reaching effects of this
proposed move the chance to register their opposition.
The petition reads:
We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to halt the selling
off of radio spectrum used for PMSE until a suitable alternative is
found.
Under the More Details section of the petition, it says:
As part of the Digital Dividend Review, OFCOM has announced plans
to sell off the Analogue UHF TV band. This band is also heavily used
for so called Program Making and Special Events, covering usage of
radio microphone, radio talkback/foldback, and wireless comms systems.
We'll see the return to cabled mics on the West End Stage, popular
TV programs becoming unworkable, and the Vicar having to shout at
the village fête. The implications for the 2012 Olympics are
also unthinkable, during the 2004 Olympics for example in excess of
300 channels could be in use in a single stadium, difficult even with
the currently available spectrum. Without the availability of Radio
Mics in the West End, it is likely that much of Musical Theatre will
cease, Sir Lloyd-Webber has already hinted that he'd consider premiering
his next musical on Broadway. Overall the impact on UK PLC of the
loss of this spectrum would be immense, impacting on everything from
church services through to the Olympic Games.
British citizens can sign the petition at petitions.pm.gov.uk/PMSEspectrum/
The BTG strongly recommends that you do so!
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