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Just got this info from one of the "music store" type mags we subscribe to, called MMR. Give me a call if you need a new, digital, wireless system. Soon whatever you've been using won't work any longer!
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FCC Votes Against MI Wireless Products
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to allow technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Dell, and Motorola to produce "white spaces" devices that will use the same radio frequency (RF) spectrum now being used by wireless microphone and guitar systems.
The commission adopted certain elements of Shure's recent wireless microphone interference protection plan. However, there are still concerns that, despite technical evidence to the contrary, the commission's action opens the door to a new breed of wireless gadgetry that relies on unproven technology as a safeguard against interference to wireless microphones.
"While not unexpected, today's FCC decision will greatly complicate the lives of wireless microphone users across the United States and negatively affect tens of millions of Americans listening to live and broadcast events," said Mark Brunner, Shure's senior director, global public and industry relations.
Circuit City Down, Linen 'n Things Out
News came this week of Circuit City closing 155 stores and considering options to restructure its business. Also, home furnishing chain Linen 'n Things is liquidating assets as it closes all its stores.
Both stores would stock lower-priced musical instruments, especially during the Christmas holidays, much to the chagrin of many independent MI retailers.
"Due in part to its deteriorating liquidity position and the continued weak macroeconomic environment, the company has decided to take certain restructuring actions immediately, including closing 155 domestic segment stores, reducing future store openings and aggressively renegotiating certain leases," Circuit City said. Circuit City's biggest competition is Best Buy, which is leading in all categories.
Linens 'n Things filed for bankruptcy protection in May and hasn't been able to find a buyer for the company, forcing it to liquidate.
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FCC Votes Against MI Wireless Products
On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to allow technology companies like Google, Microsoft, Dell, and Motorola to produce "white spaces" devices that will use the same radio frequency (RF) spectrum now being used by wireless microphone and guitar systems.
The commission adopted certain elements of Shure's recent wireless microphone interference protection plan. However, there are still concerns that, despite technical evidence to the contrary, the commission's action opens the door to a new breed of wireless gadgetry that relies on unproven technology as a safeguard against interference to wireless microphones.
"While not unexpected, today's FCC decision will greatly complicate the lives of wireless microphone users across the United States and negatively affect tens of millions of Americans listening to live and broadcast events," said Mark Brunner, Shure's senior director, global public and industry relations.
Circuit City Down, Linen 'n Things Out
News came this week of Circuit City closing 155 stores and considering options to restructure its business. Also, home furnishing chain Linen 'n Things is liquidating assets as it closes all its stores.
Both stores would stock lower-priced musical instruments, especially during the Christmas holidays, much to the chagrin of many independent MI retailers.
"Due in part to its deteriorating liquidity position and the continued weak macroeconomic environment, the company has decided to take certain restructuring actions immediately, including closing 155 domestic segment stores, reducing future store openings and aggressively renegotiating certain leases," Circuit City said. Circuit City's biggest competition is Best Buy, which is leading in all categories.
Linens 'n Things filed for bankruptcy protection in May and hasn't been able to find a buyer for the company, forcing it to liquidate.
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