Sports Groups Oppose 'White Space' Devices

SPORTS GROUPS OPPOSE 'WHITE SPACE' DEVICES
[SOURCE: tvnewsday]
The Sports Technology Alliance -- a group comprising MLB, NASCAR, NBA, NCAA, NFL, NHL, The PGA Tour and ESPN -- has asked the Federal Communications Commission to consider the interests of sports producers in settling the dispute over introducing unlicensed devices in TV “white spaces.” “Sports programming relies extensively on wireless microphones and related audio equipment in its production and distribution. In addition, these wireless communications systems have become an important infrastructure element in the conduct of the games themselves. Any interference caused by new devices operating in the “white spaces” spectrum will seriously impair U.S. sports event programming and deny the American public full enjoyment of their passion for sports."
http://www.tvnewsday.com/articles/2007/08/29/daily.19/

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