Ofcom recently announced that from 4 January this year Channel 38 would be available (with regional restrictions) for radio mic use in the same way as Channel 69. This is to smooth the path to the loss of Channel 69 on 1 January 2012 (a direct result of the Ofcom spectrum sell-off following the Digital Switchover). Hand Held Audio says that it has put together an investment plan for 2010 that includes systems from AKG, Sennheiser, Shure and Trantec, covering a considered and diverse range of wireless systems which will allow them to fulfil their clients' requirements through the spectrum changeover period and beyond.
At the same time, the team at Hand Held has built more choice into its rate-card in terms of price. The aim is to provide good quality options at different price points, hopefully making life easier for rental clients in these ever more budget-conscious times. The 2010 rate card can be viewed on the website at www.handheldaudio.co.uk.
(Lee Baldock)
