FS: Sennheiser wireless and Panasonic batteries

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Nick_Lee

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I have a sennheiser G2 wireless lavalier system for sale. It is the C channel. Selling for 200$. Bought for 550$.

I also have 2 of the "big" panasonic batteries for dvx,hvx,hpx etc.

Both for 200$ bought for 150$ each.

Let me know dudes. I'm at school right now so I'll edit this post when I get home with pictures and more details.

Peace
 
Buyer beware.... You can no longer use Sennheiser "C" channel wireless systems since the FCC auctioned off the frequencies in the 698 - 800+ Mhz bands, which is where the "C" channel radios transmit. Perhaps Sennheiser is/ or is going to offer a plan where you can send in a "C" channel G2 system and they will swap you for either "A" or "B". Fortunately, Lectrosonics has such a plan in place for their wireless systems

Sorry to inflict this upon the seller, but you owe it to forum members to dislose this information.

I know it sucks to have an expensive piece of gear become unusable... but that's your tax dollars at work...
 
Sennheiser will not retrofit a G2 system. They offer limited rebates to ORIGINAL owners with proof of purchase, based on how long it has been owned. But, to be honest, it ain't much.
 
frostgfx said:
Buyer beware.... You can no longer use Sennheiser "C" channel wireless systems since the FCC auctioned off the frequencies in the 698 - 800+ Mhz bands, which is where the "C" channel radios transmit. Perhaps Sennheiser is/ or is going to offer a plan where you can send in a "C" channel G2 system and they will swap you for either "A" or "B". Fortunately, Lectrosonics has such a plan in place for their wireless systems

Sorry to inflict this upon the seller, but you owe it to forum members to dislose this information.

I know it sucks to have an expensive piece of gear become unusable... but that's your tax dollars at work...
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no apology necessary. I think people know what they're buying and everybody asking who doesn't know, has asked about it...so thanks for the quote :) haha.
 
Okay ... so what happens if you use the wireless mic with the "c" channel? Doe the FCC track you down and bust you during the wedding your shooting? Or do you pick up everyones cell phone? Or do you set off explosives near mining operations? What does it really mean?
 
Well, it's illegal to use a licensed channel if you don't own the license. If they catch you, then you'll get fined (if it's a wedding, indoors, they probably won't catch you). If it happens to be an emergency services channel, you might get arrested, too.

Of course, yeah, your mic signal probably will be the weaker signal, so if something major - like TV, radio, cell - is operating on your frequency, you'll probably pick it up.

Sennheiser's website has resources to help you find open frequencies, just find one that's not being licensed.
 
accentphotography said:
Okay ... so what happens if you use the wireless mic with the "c" channel? Doe the FCC track you down and bust you during the wedding your shooting? Or do you pick up everyones cell phone? Or do you set off explosives near mining operations? What does it really mean?
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You'll be fine, The range of the wireless is very limited. Someone has to file a complaint to the FCC. With the very low output wattage, you won't be interfering with a more powerful signal from the other user.

The only thing you have to worry about if a mobile car,truck,etc. comes by your gig and talks on your channel. But that would be rare.

I'm still using my two "C" band wireless.

Oh, I forgot, ALL users of wireless mics are required by FCC rules, to apply for a license for your wireless, no matter what the freq. But, who does that?

JohnnyD
 
Geeeeezzz this is getting ridiculous. I really appreciate the information. It seems that the FCC should not be able to release a frequency to another group if it is used by a manufacturer or at least grandfather claus the people who own the devices or better yet have the FCC replace the items where needed with some of the money that they made selling the rights of frequency or band width.
 
bimdas said:
i want the sennheiser g2, im from australia so it doesn't matter right?
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Correct...our FCC has little to no jurisdiction Down Under :)

And that is correct on the wireless licensing thing...yeah, technically, the FCC requires all but a very few types of wireless transmitting devices to buy a specific channel license.

In fact, I'm surprised there's not a greedy wedding videographer somewhere who has bought up all the wireless channels in his area and now only makes his living by reporting his competition to the FCC and collecting "damages" :)

Oh, also, it apparently becomes illegal to sell 700MHz wireless equipment in the United States after the DTV transition, which happens in June. I don't know if that is a requirement for new equipment sales or used equipment sales as well...
 
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I have a Sennheiser "C" unit and I'm not too worried. I think a lot of unnecessary anxiety is being drummed up about this situation.
 
scapsinger said:
In fact, I'm surprised there's not a greedy wedding videographer somewhere who has bought up all the wireless channels in his area and now only makes his living by reporting his competition to the FCC and collecting "damages" :)
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Haaa, that's a good idea.

Don't worry, Keep using your "C" band wireless mics.

JohnnyD
 
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