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Production Policies Ref 01 There are both legal and practical restrictions on the use of radio spectrum. The equipment must either be licensed (e.g. radio microphones), or officially exempt (e.g. Bluetooth), and regardless of the licensing arrangements the equipment must be able to co-exist with other uses of the same spectrum in its vicinity.
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Broadcasting Policies Ref 01 The BBC will meet its statutory obligations for services that are subject to regulation by Ofcom, formerly the ITC.
Broadcasting Policies Ref 02 The BBC will continue to play an active part in the development of all open standards affecting technology for the UK broadcasting industry, and additionally Europe & world-wide where appropriate.
Transmission Policies Ref 01 Refer to the Technology Representative, Distribution any proposed additions to existing transmission agreements.
The use of Wireless devices for production purposes are growing, but there are both legal and practical restrictions on the use of radio spectrum. The equipment must either be licensed (e.g. radio microphones), or officially exempt (e.g. Bluetooth), and regardless of the licensing arrangements, the equipment must be able to co-exist with other uses of the same spectrum in its vicinity.
Before hiring or purchasing wireless production equipment, users should contact their Head of Technology (see Technology Investments section) for advice on licensing and co-existence issues.
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