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20/12/07 Wireless Cameras – Additional channel now available!
The band 2290 – 2300MHz has been released, on a temporary basis for programme making use.
An additional wireless camera channel at 2295MHz is now available for online booking or via our in-house service.
17/10/2007 Wireless cameras online - Lower cost bookings now available!
Our wireless camera booking system now features more flexible 12 hour fees. You can still book any period you require but fees are charged for each period of up to 12 hours. This option is exclusive to online bookings and means that customers pay less when they use our online system.If you would like to take advantage of this facility you can either pay by credit card, or for further cost saving, use carnets. Please note that you'll need to purchase some special online carnets first though! Of course, online carnets are available online (or contact us in the office).
15/06/2007 Wireless Camera Forum - Outputs
In our news item of 4 June we promised to take forward a number of issues that were highlighted in our Wireless Camera forum (25 May 2007). As a result we have produced our Technical Action Plan which outlines the work we intend to undertake over the coming year.Our first priority from the plan is to consult with industry on reorganising the upper 2GHz (2200 - 2290MHz) bandplan, including a proposal to limit the radiated power for Ongoing use to 100mW. Our Wireless Camera Consultation: Re-planning of 2200 -2290 MHz band looks at the issues in detail.
If you would like to respond to the consultation please email Amanda.Houchen@jfmg.co.uk. The closing date for responses is 9 July 2007.
04/06/2007 PMSE Forum- Spectrum for Wireless Cameras
Further pursuing our commitment to support the industry wherever possible, Friday
25 May saw JFMG host another PMSE forum, this time to discuss the many issues surrounding
spectrum for wireless cameras.
The event enabled 20 representatives from both the major users and manufacturers
to share views on the impact spectrum changes will have on their ability to successfully
use and manufacture wireless camera equipment. The day evoked numerous discussions
surrounding interference in 2GHz and the pending auction at 2.5GHz, as well as exploring
the viability of producing equipment that operates on higher frequency bands.
The event highlighted the need for the users and manufacturers of wireless cameras
to work more collaboratively in promoting their spectrum requirements and concerns
to Ofcom. It also produced possible solutions for interference problems suffered
by users. JFMG will be working with those affected to further these ideas in the
very near future.
20/11/2006 How Green are today’s Digital Wireless Cameras?
With demand for digital wireless cameras increasing and the available pool of spectrum
decreasing, congested frequency space is inevitable. JFMG has been investigating
some aspects of digital wireless camera performance not normally found in the brochures.
Take a look at our article to learn more.
8/11/2006 Now available – On-line Wireless Camera bookings
In earlier news updates we promised you that JFMG would be introducing more on-line services in the coming months – and so we have. Just last month we introduced our on-line Wireless Camera booking system. The facility provides customers with the ability to book wireless camera assignments in the 2.2 GHz band without contacting us to progress an application. You simply check spectrum availability at your location, select a frequency and either charge it to your credit/debit card or use pre-paid tokens.If you’re an existing licensee with login details why not visit the area now via the login page. If you require a login please go to the Login page on the website for full details of how to obtain one.
If you think that your company would benefit from an onsite demo of the booking tool, or if you would like to give feedback on your experience of using this service, please email us at admin@jfmg.co.uk.
11/7/2006 Available Spectrum at 10 GHz
Ofcom is currently consulting on proposals to award 2 x
100 MHz of available spectrum at 10 GHz via auction in 2007.
PMSE already has access to 60 MHz of 10 GHz spectrum but Ofcom’s consultation identifies Programme making as a possible bidder to
address capacity issues in lower bands for digital links. We are in the process
of assessing whether this perceived interest is genuine and would welcome customers’
thoughts with regard the feasibility of Ofcom’s proposals.
We would welcome your input in helping us better understand the demand and development
potential at 10 GHz so please email us at admin@jfmg.co.uk with your thoughts.
22/3/2006 Channels for Digital Links in 7 GHz Band
We are pleased to announce that a channel plan for digital links operating in the bands 7110 – 7250 MHz and 7300 – 7425 MHz has been provisionally agreed by Ofcom.
The plan provides 26 channels at 10 MHz spacing suitable for use with COFDM modulated links to the DVB-T specification each occupying 8 MHz. These digital channels will operate in parallel with the existing analogue allocations.
Use of the band above 7380 MHz must be coordinated with Ofcom through JFMG before use. This is necessary to avoid interference to some older fixed point to point links that operate very close to the edge of their band. Negotiations are continuing with Ofcom to see if areas can be identified where coordination would not be necessary. This requirement for coordination also applies to use of analogue FM TV links in this part of the band.