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FCC Ruling Impacts Wireless Microphones

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Schools that use wireless microphones operating in the 700 megahertz (MHz) frequency band have until June 12th 2009 to change the radio frequency of their affected product or buy new equipment, according to a January 15th ruling by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC’s decision is part of a larger government effort to clear the 700 MHz band for use by cell phones, digital TV transmissions and emergency communications.

Some Lightspeed customers who have purchased a Delta X Series transportable public address (PA) system may need to switch out their transmitters and receivers to comply with the new ruling.

This ruling DOES NOT affect customers using Lighstpeed's classroom audio systems that use infrared (iR) or VHF FM as a wireless transmission method.  These systems include Lightspeed's LES-100, LES-300, LES-400, LES-500, LES-600, LES-700 and CAT 800 Series products.

Lightspeed is committed to providing the best possible service to our customers. If you have a Delta X Series transportable PA system with a transmitter/receiver in the 700Mhz range, please review the following options:
  1. Lightspeed will replace any transmitters/receivers operating in the 700MHz band that are in warranty, free of charge.
  2. For product out of warranty, Lightspeed offers refurbished transmitters/receivers at a 20% discount, limited to quantities on hand.

Affected Product Resources

Delta X6 Public Address System >>
Delta X10 Product Brochure >>
Delta X12 Product Brochure >>
Delta X Series Product Warranty >>

Please contact Lightspeed service to arrange for transmitter/receiver replacements or to answer any questions you may have.

800.732.8999 / service@lightspeed-tek.com