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Originally Posted by museav
A detail I have had pointed out to me is that at least up until now, the auctions of the 698MHz and above frequencies do not specifically require that devices like wireless mics cease operation in those bands, other than perhaps the public safety bands.
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Unfortunately, things aren't quite that clear. The sticking point is that wireless microphones are not Part 15 devices in the US, but rather Part 74 devices. Part 74 devices, defined in 47 CFR 74.800, may only operate on unused television channels. After February 2009, the spectrum from 698-806 MHz will no longer be allocated to television - so part 74 no longer applies. So the bottom line is, while you probably won't get caught immediately for operating there, you can't legally operate the device there - licensed or not (a whole other issue).