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by Hannibal
Friday Dec 13, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Musician Death Thread
Replies: 571
Views: 436302

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
Wednesday Jun 26, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Musician Death Thread
Replies: 571
Views: 436302

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
Wednesday Jun 05, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Wednesday Apr 24, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Proposed Change to PA Liquor Law Regarding Minors
Replies: 2
Views: 9338

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
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Forum: The Law
Topic: 600 MHz wireless update
Replies: 0
Views: 19211

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
Wednesday Apr 17, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Thursday Apr 04, 2019
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Monday Jun 25, 2018
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Thursday Mar 29, 2018
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Tuesday Mar 13, 2018
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Saturday Feb 03, 2018
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Wednesday Jul 19, 2017
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Friday Jun 16, 2017
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wireless microphone systems and the FCC
Replies: 10
Views: 8340

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
Thursday Jun 01, 2017
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2692

Price change

Price now $1,350.00 firm
by Hannibal
Friday Mar 31, 2017
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Chuck Bender Cambria County Radio DJ/Personality Passes
Replies: 2
Views: 3204

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
Wednesday Mar 15, 2017
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 1
Views: 2692

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
Sunday Aug 14, 2016
Forum: Services Needed / Available
Topic: Sound System/guy Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 16548

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
Tuesday Jun 28, 2016
Forum: Services Needed / Available
Topic: Sound System/guy Needed
Replies: 9
Views: 16548

PM sent

PM sent a couple of weks ago. No response
by Hannibal
Tuesday Jun 14, 2016
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Remembering "Hubie"
Replies: 4
Views: 4712

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
Monday Nov 30, 2015
Forum: Items for Sale / Wanted to Buy
Topic: Carver power amplifiers for sale
Replies: 0
Views: 2488

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
Friday Sep 04, 2015
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Color of your pants + last thing you ate = band name
Replies: 10
Views: 7481

band name

blue onion rings
by Hannibal
Friday Dec 05, 2014
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "The Last DJ," the Sequel...
Replies: 9
Views: 3592

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 ...