November 4, 2025

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FCC Exploring New Wireless Mic Technology

The FCC is diving into wireless multichannel audio systems (WMAS), an emerging wireless microphone technology designed to enable more microphones per megahertz of spectrum.

The commission has officially adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that is seeking public comment on whether WMAS technology should be granted a licensed basis in frequency bands where wireless mics are already authorized. This includes TV bands, the 600 MHz duplex gap and in portions of the 900 MHz, 1.4 GHz and 7 GHz bands. The NPRM also looks at using WMAS on an unlicensed basis.

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