From 1 January 2015, wireless microphones must not be used in the 694–820 MHz frequency range.
Visit www.wirelessmicrophones.gov.au/ for information about this change.
As a ‘plug and play’ user, this fact sheet provides general advice to help you decide which spectrum you can use for your wireless microphone from 1 January 2015. You are responsible for ensuring that you comply with the regulations.
Choose spectrum and your wireless microphone with care
There are many different types of wireless microphones available. When choosing a wireless microphone:
- use spectrum in the frequency range that is permitted for wireless microphones
- this spectrum may be shared with television and radio services and other users, so you must make sure that you don’t cause interference to these services and users
- you should understand that you are not protected from interference received from these services and any changes to the regulations—so choose equipment with the widest possible frequency range.
Whether you have an existing device or are buying a new wireless microphone, you need to make sure that it meets Australian requirements and it’s suitable for use after 1 January 2015. You should contact your supplier for technical advice on spectrum and equipment before purchasing new equipment.
Nationally available spectrum
The following spectrum is now available nationally for wireless microphones, no matter where you are in Australia:
- 520–526 MHz (see Note 3)
- 1790–1800 MHz.
Frequency ranges 915–928 MHz, 2.400–2.4835 GHz and 5.725–5.875 GHz are also available for wireless microphone use, but they are shared with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices.
The benefit of using the nationally available spectrum is that you will not cause interference to television and radio services in your area.
