We have been watching the dailies of this FCC production for several years. The final cut is almost complete. There are a few script changes and additions coming but we pretty well know the plot and sub plots of this real life portrayal of government, big corporations and the little guy (ant) on the street.

SYNOPSIS (so far): The main story revolves around the DTV Transition which was written into the script by Congress in the early beginnings of this project. This transforms all Class A analog broadcast stations into digital broadcasters with special visual effects. Because digital transmissions form more efficient colonies, broadcasters are forced out of their homes in the 698 to 806 MHz frontier on June 12, 2009. In anticipation of the migration, the frontier was sold to other spectrum eating creatures that form cells that had been feeding on higher plateaus. And some of it was set aside as subsidized housing for the security and safety forces that protect the entire population.

A major subplot emerged when envious corporate tribes demanded to be allowed to camp in the white spaces around digital colonies. They wanted to sell personal devices for internet fun and profit and have the existing nomadic spectrum users in the white spaces forced out. A big battle ensued – think David and Goliath with a slightly less positive outcome. The tribes were powerful and well financed and expected victory outright. But the nomads were like many ants swarming the tribes' spectrum picnic and forcing them to accept a compromise including certification of their trinkets. (to be continued)

What a tale, huh? If you identify with the Nomads and own equipment that includes some of the 698 to 806 MHz range there is help available to you. Several manufacturers have instituted trade-in/rebate programs when you buy new wireless equipment below 698MHz. Here are links to the specific terms of these offers. We are dealers for each of the companies listed and can help you with your decision process and quotes for replacement.

In addition to equipment that needs to be replaced, there is gear that just needs to be re-banded � changing components to change the frequency band. We can assist you with these services for equipment from Lectrosonics, Sennheiser 3000 series and Telex.

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