http://www.beirg.org.uk/ en-us Copyright 2008 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:14:17 +0000 Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:33:46 +0000 http://www.movabletype.org/?v=3.01D http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Ofcom has published three reports supporting its proposals for the award of cleared spectrum in the UHF TV bands. "These documents explain in detail why Ofcom believes that no guard band is needed between use of channel 69 for programme... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/08/ofcom_technical.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/08/ofcom_technical.php News Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:14:17 +0000 Ofcom has published the consultation on how it will appoint a band manager to look after "the spectrum needs of programme makers and special events (PMSE) organisers". The consultation paper can be found here. The proposals cover issues such as... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/08/ofocm_consultat.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/08/ofocm_consultat.php News Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:00:51 +0000 Ofcom has published the second of its more detailed consultations on the 'digital dividend' spectrum in the UHF TV broadcasting bands after analogue switchoff. The consultation paper and associated reference documents can be found here In the introduction, Ofcom says... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/06/digital_dividen_1.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/06/digital_dividen_1.php News Thu, 12 Jun 2008 10:34:20 +0000 Ofcom has published the first of its more detailed consultations on the 'digital dividend' spectrum in the UHF TV broadcasting bands after analogue switchoff. The consultation paper and associated reference documents can be found here... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/06/digital_dividen.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/06/digital_dividen.php News Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:24:02 +0000 Ofcom has published a summary of responses to its discussion document on spectrum planning for the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympics Games. The publication is not comprehensive because several of the responses have been withheld at the request of... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/olympics_consul.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/olympics_consul.php News Thu, 08 May 2008 16:25:54 +0000 OFCOM has engaged CSMG, a media and telecomms consulting firm, to analyse how wireless microphones, in-ear monitors and talkback systems can make efficient use of spectrum in the future. CSMG are currently seeking input from users, manufacturers, industry experts and... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/another_ofcom_s.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/another_ofcom_s.php News Thu, 01 May 2008 15:26:35 +0000 We are glad to welcome AKG Acoustics GmbH as a new member of BEIRG.... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/new_member.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/05/new_member.php News Thu, 01 May 2008 15:20:39 +0000 THE STEERING GROUP OF THE BRITISH ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY RADIO GROUP INVITE YOU TO ATTEND A PROGRESS PRESENTATION AND OPEN FORUM At Wyndham’s Theatre Charing Cross Road – London – WC2H 0DA On the 7th of April 2008 At 2.00PM On... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/03/beirg_presentat.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2008/03/beirg_presentat.php News Thu, 27 Mar 2008 11:25:03 +0000 Ofcom have released their statement describing how they will release the spectrum freed as a result of analogue TV closedown. As expected, they intend to take a market-based approach, but with the exception of PMSE: "The exception to our market... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/12/ofcom_digital_d_1.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/12/ofcom_digital_d_1.php News Thu, 13 Dec 2007 08:35:12 +0000 Ofcom have released a brief statement about continued PMSE access to TV channels 63-68 as the first stages of analogue switchoff take place. The statement does not make any great concessions but says that PMSE may continue to use the... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/10/ofcom_statement.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/10/ofcom_statement.php News Fri, 12 Oct 2007 10:50:12 +0000 Ofcom has published a consultation on future spectrum access for PMSE. This addresses some of the responses received to its recent Digital Dividend Review (DDR), and also raises some more general issues regarding management of the PMSE spectrum including that... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/06/new_ofcom_consu.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/06/new_ofcom_consu.php News Fri, 22 Jun 2007 18:13:55 +0000 Ofcom has published a summary of consultation responses to its Digital Dividend Review (DDR), which is available here. It includes a review of the many submissions by PMSE users and is required reading for anyone interested in the future of... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/05/ofcom_digital_d.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/05/ofcom_digital_d.php News Tue, 29 May 2007 11:22:55 +0000 Welcome to the National Operatic and Dramatic Association and MM Productions Ltd... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/new_members_2.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/new_members_2.php News Tue, 27 Mar 2007 19:02:07 +0000 Ofcom's DDR Consultation period closed on 20th March. There were many responses, which can be found on the Ofcom web site here... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/ddr_consultatio.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/ddr_consultatio.php News Wed, 21 Mar 2007 17:18:06 +0000 An Adjournment Debate on the impact of the Ofcom DDR proposals upon PMSE took place in the House of Commons on 6th March. An account of the debate can be downloaded here... http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/parliamentary_d.php http://www.beirg.org.uk/archives/2007/03/parliamentary_d.php News Thu, 08 Mar 2007 22:25:47 +0000