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So if I buy one of Neul's boxes can I set up my own 'whitespace' network (at least in the UK), or do I need to have some kind of legal authorization/license?
by anonymousDan 15y ago
So if I buy one of Neul's boxes can I set up my own 'whitespace' network (at least in the UK), or do I need to have some kind of legal authorization/license?
- sweis 15y agoIf you are in the US, the FCC will allow unlicensed devices operate on the TV whitespace spectrum. However, in order to avoid interfering with existing devices that use the same frequencies there will be a database of available frequencies to use at a particular time and location: http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/white-space-database-administration http://www.fcc.gov/encyclopedia/white-space-database-adminis... I'd guess that Neul's boxes don't support this, so could potentially stomp on frequencies used by existing devices in the US. I think wireless microphones are the primary worry.
- anonymousDan 15y agoAs I understand it the whole point of their device is that it avoids interfering with existing devices, and in particular tv signals and wireless microphones. Perhaps I'll just send them an email for clarification.
- kbob 15y agoNeul's product literature says that they do download the available frequency database, though they imply it's their own copy. The product literature also mentions the FCC often, so I think they're targeting the US.