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by Hannibal
Fri Dec 13, 2019 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Musician Death Thread
Replies: 571
Views: 448886

We lost a great friend

Well said, JP. Many of us have fond memories of chats and events with Dewayne. He will be missed.
by Hannibal
Wed Jun 26, 2019 2:47 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Musician Death Thread
Replies: 571
Views: 448886

Guitarist David D. Hescox, 74, of Bellwood, PA

Guitarist David D. Hescox, 74, of Bellwood, PA. Dave died Saturday night at UPMC Altoona. He was part of the first band I ever played in. The band "Dave and the Knights" was a part of the Bellwood area music scene in the 1960s. Dave played rhythm and lead guitar along with Dave Garland on ...
by Hannibal
Wed Jun 05, 2019 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

600 MHz wireless update

T-Mobile 600 MHz operational counties in Pennsylvania as of 5 June 2019 https://howmobileworks.com/spectrum/ Bedford PA Pittsburgh, PA Central BCDE deployed Berks PA Central, PA Northeast BCD Q2 2019 Blair PA Pittsburgh, PA Central BCDE deployed Bradford PA Central, PA Northeast BCDE Q2 2019 Bucks P...
by Hannibal
Wed Apr 24, 2019 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proposed Change to PA Liquor Law Regarding Minors
Replies: 2
Views: 11119

Please post this in general discussion, too

I have sent an email to my State Repersentative, Jim Gregory concerning this HB561. Please act on this quickly. Musicians do not get paid enough as it is and this will only make things worse. Find the contact information online for your state senator or representative and get the ball rolling to sto...
by Hannibal
Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

600 MHz wireless legal issues

When T-Mobile powers up their equipment, it will be ILLEGAL to operate in the 614-698 MHz frequencies. FCC fines can be up to $10,000 per day per frequency if you interfere with wireless broadband
by Hannibal
Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:23 pm
Forum: The Law
Topic: 600 MHz wireless update
Replies: 0
Views: 19815

600 MHz wireless update

WKBS TV, currently on channel 47 in the Altoona area, which is 662 - 668 MHz, plans to be on their new frequency by the end of summer. They'll be on channel 6, which is 82 - 88 MHz. T-Mobile will be clear to power up all of their new 600 MHZ band sites in the region at that time. I thought you shoul...
by Hannibal
Wed Apr 17, 2019 5:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

600 MHz wireless update

WKBS TV, currently on channel 47 in the Altoona area, which is 662 - 668 MHz, plans to be on their new frequency by the end of summer. They'll be on channel 6, which is 82 - 88 MHz. T-Mobile will be clear to power up all of their new 600 MHZ band sites in the region at that time. I thought you shoul...
by Hannibal
Thu Apr 04, 2019 8:52 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

600 MHz wireless illegal to use after June 30, 2019

T-Mobile and the other wireless carriers will have all of their 600 MHz [ 5G ] systems operational by June 30th. If any if your wireless systems are used after June 30, 2019, you can be cited and given a hefty fine to pay. Spare yourself the hassles
by Hannibal
Mon Jun 25, 2018 7:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

Latest wireless systees update

https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/ Editor’s Note: Welcome to Need to Know, a monthly feature where we explain complex topics and demonstrate how they apply to each industry we serve. Need to Know stories appear on our websites and in our magazines. Keep coming back for future topics, to include cybe...
by Hannibal
Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

FCC wireless frequency update

Check out this latest wireless frequency update:

https://www.prosoundnetwork.com/gear-an ... -evolution

Please take a little time to read the entire article. It could save you money in the long run.
by Hannibal
Tue Mar 13, 2018 2:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

Consumer and Wireless systems users ALERT

CONSUMER ALERT This particular wireless microphone device operates in portions of the 617-652 MHz or 663-698 MHz frequencies. Beginning in 2017, these frequencies are being transitioned by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to the 600 MHz service to meet increasing demand for wireless broad...
by Hannibal
Sat Feb 03, 2018 8:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

More 600 MHz information

T-Mobile has already begun to energize their 600 MHz equipent is counties near Blair County. Some of the existing TV broadcast stations in the Altoona area will also be changing frequencies as part of this process, and they have until June 1, 2019 to complete their transition to the new frequencies....
by Hannibal
Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

600 MHZ wireless going away earlier than expected

Apparently T-Mobile, the cell carrier who bought a large chunk of the 614-698 MHz spectrum, has already started field testing of their new systems all over the country. If you have any wireless in this frequency band and begin experiencing interference, you will have to stop using the wireless immed...
by Hannibal
Wed Jul 19, 2017 3:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

FCC information on new wireless regulations

Here is a link to the FCC web site for you:

https://www.fcc.gov/general/wireless-microphones-0

This will provide more details to help you comply with the new rules.
by Hannibal
Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 9000

Wireless microphone systems and the FCC

For those in this group that use wireless microphone and instrument systems, you may want to read on. The FCC [Federal Communications Commission] has recently held a round of auctions of UHF frequencies to various wireless and broadband companies. All wireless systems in frequencies from 614 to 698 ...
by Hannibal
Thu Jun 01, 2017 6:44 pm
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2885

Price change

Price now $1,350.00 firm
by Hannibal
Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck Bender Cambria County Radio DJ/Personality Passes
Replies: 2
Views: 3449

RIP Chuck Bender

I had the pleasure of working with Chuck at WEND-FM 99.1 in Ebensburg in the '60s. He and a couple of friends brought shows to Ciceros a GO GO, the skating rink, at that time. Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels, among others. All around nice guy to know.
by Hannibal
Wed Mar 15, 2017 7:23 pm
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2885

Power amplifiers for sale

Selling a couple of used QSC PL-380 power amplifiers. 1500w/ch @ 8 ohms, 2600 w/ch @ 4 ohms, 4000 w/ch @ 2 ohms. MSRP is $2599.00, asking $1450.00 each. text or call 814-931-3465 if interested.
by Hannibal
Mon Aug 15, 2016 2:33 am
Forum: Services Needed / Available
Topic: Sound System/guy Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 17864

Large PA system

For future reference, a concert quality sound system to cover an area the size of a football field, plan on spending somewhere over $1K (at least). Is there power on the event site to handle that system?
by Hannibal
Tue Jun 28, 2016 7:51 pm
Forum: Services Needed / Available
Topic: Sound System/guy Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 17864

PM sent

PM sent a couple of weks ago. No response
by Hannibal
Tue Jun 14, 2016 9:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering "Hubie"
Replies: 4
Views: 5115

There are not enough people out there like Dennie. He was always a pleasure to be around, with his infectious laugh and winning smile. I will miss my buddy "The Big Galoot" as I always called out to him. He is, was, and always be one of a kind! Heaven will be a happier place with him in it.
by Hannibal
Mon Nov 30, 2015 10:24 pm
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Carver power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2596

Carver power amplifiers for sale

I have two each Carver ZR-1600 and PM-1400 power amplifiers for sale. ZR 1600 are 600 w/ch @ 4 ohms, 475/ch @ 8 ohms. PM-1400 are 700 w/ch @ 4 ohms, 500/ch @ 8 ohms. Asking $200.00 each. Reasonable offers considered. Have upgraded the racks and it's time to clean house. More later, if anybody's inte...
by Hannibal
Fri Sep 04, 2015 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Color of your pants + last thing you ate = band name
Replies: 10
Views: 8123

band name

blue onion rings
by Hannibal
Fri Dec 05, 2014 7:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Last DJ," the Sequel...
Replies: 9
Views: 3969

Lemonade

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, JP. I'm saddened to hear of this happening again, but a thought for you. How about "Keystone Rocker" or something similar on you tube or other venue online? The exposure could be amazing. I'm sure you have enough material on file to get something ...