ANNEX 4: NATIONAL CONDITIONS FOR AUDIO PMSE APPLICATIONS

Implementation status
  • < empty > - No info (default value)
  • Y – the whole band is available for PMSE
  • N – the band is not available for PMSE
  • L – limited availability
Frequency Band ALB AND AUT AZE BEL BIH BUL CVA CYP CZE D DNK E EST F FIN G GEO GRC HNG HOL HRV I IRL ISL LIE LTU LUX LVA MCO MDA MKD MLT MNE NOR POL POR ROU S SMR SRB SUI SVK SVN TUR UKR
A2: 174-216 MHz Y L Y Y L Y Y Y Y Y N L Y Y L L L Y Y L N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L L N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L
A3: 470-694 MHz Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y L Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L
A4: 733-757.5 MHz Y L L L L Y L L L L L N N N N N Y L L L N L L N N L N N Y Y L N L L L L Y N L L N Y L N L
A5: 821.5-832 MHz Y Y Y L Y Y Y Y L L Y Y Y L L L L Y Y Y L L L Y Y Y Y Y N N Y L L L Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y N N
A6: 863-865 MHz Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y
A7: 1350-1400 MHz Y Y N N N Y N Y N N N L N N Y N N Y N N L N Y Y N Y N N Y N L N N N N N Y N Y N
A8: 1518-1525 MHz Y Y N N N Y N Y N N N N L Y Y N N Y N Y N N N Y N N N N Y N L N N N N N N N Y N
A9: 1785-1805 MHz Y L Y Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N Y Y L Y Y Y L Y Y L Y Y Y Y N
B1: 174-216 MHz (Audio links) Y L N L Y N Y Y Y N N L N Y N L L Y L L N Y Y Y N Y Y Y Y Y Y L L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N N L
B2: 470-694 MHz (Audio links) Y Y N Y Y N Y Y Y Y L N N Y N Y Y L Y L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y L L L Y Y Y Y Y Y Y N N N L


National restrictions information is provided below
Implementation status
  • * - Individual licence may be required
  • ! – restrictions apply (e.g. geographical restrictions)


Frequency Band Country Implementation Remark
A2 174-216 MHz AND L*
AUT Y! Max. 50 mW e.r.p.; 200 kHz channels; Light Licensing
AZE Y* On a secondary basis. Primary use is broadcasting
BEL L*
BIH Y
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10
CZE Y! General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D Y Basic parameters: frequency range: 174-230 MHz; max. radiated power: 50 mW e.r.p.; primary users (i.a. DAB+) need to be protected. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 59/2015
DNK N Band not available
E L! Radio microphones: Limited to these 5 channels:174.100 MHz, 174.300 MHz, 175.500 MHz, 176.300 MHz and 179.300 MHz. Channel bandwidth: 200 kHz. max. power 50 mW e.r.p. Mobile audio links in the frequency band 181-188 MHz
EST Y Max. 50 mW e.r.p. See Regulation of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 07.10.2011 No 96.
F Y Secondary usage, e.r.p. max = 50 mW (17 dBm) ARCEP Decisions n° 2010-0849 and n° 2010-0850 regarding PMSE in 174-223 MHz band
FIN L! The bands 174-195 MHz and 216-225 MHz are available for radio microphones and equipment for in-ear-monitoring. Licence-exempted from the beginning of 2017. e.r.p. = 50 mW, B = 200 kHz. Standard EN 300 422
G L*! Technology and application neutral. Regarding wireless microphones, the following frequencies (MHz) are available under a shared licensing regime. UK-wide use (* denotes those frequencies unavailable in Northern Ireland), allocated to microphones only, 50 mW e.r.p. on designated channels only: 175.250*, 175.525*, 176.600*, 191.900, 192.800, 193.000, 199.700, 200.300, 200.600, 208.300, 208.600, 209.000, 209.200, 209.600, 209.800. The following frequencies (MHz) are available for wireless mics, talkback* and audio links** (maximum in-band e.r.p. is 50 mW for mics): 175.150 to 175.350; 175.425 to 175.625; 176.300 to 177.100; 181.69375 to 181.80625*; 184.500 to 185.100; 189.69375 to 189.80625*; 191.600 to 193.100**; 199.600 to 201.100; 207.600 to 210.100
GEO L*
GRC Y*! License required for e.r.p. over 50mW
HNG Y License exemption; conditions based on ERC/REC 70-03; max. 50 mW e.r.p. Detailed description in paragraph 11.11.2 of Annex 3 of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands (Amended by Decree No. 2/2016 (II.26.)NMHH effective as of 5 March 2016) http://stir.nmhh.hu/?oldal=dokumentumGeneralo&root_rendeletelem_id=0&hatalyos=1&is_full=1
HOL L 195-202 MHz, 50 mW license exempt, max. bandwidth 200 kHz.
HRV N
I Y The band is 174-223 MHz
IRL Y* Licences may be granted for radio microphone/in-ear monitor use. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. Typical e.r.p. levels do not generally exceed 50 mW, while the maximum permissible e.r.p. is 1 W. Channel spacing of 12.5 kHz, and maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz
ISL Y! Secondary status
LIE Y Available band: 174-223 MHz. Channelling on a tuning range basis and max. 50 mW e.r.p. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/02 . Available band for personal hearing aids: 174-223 MHz. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/12 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LVA Y*
MCO Y*
MLT L* Technical conditions in line with ERC/REC 70-03. Radio microphones are allowed to operate on the frequency ranges not being used for Terrestrial broadcasting services. Furthermore, licences issued within this band are of a temporary nature
NOR N Band not available for microphones. Used for ALD in DAB white spaces.
POL Y Band E, Annex 10, ERC/REC 70-03
POR Y* Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW. The upper limit is up to 223 MHz.
S Y*
SUI Y Available band: 174-223 MHz. Channelling on a tuning range basis and max. 50 mW e.r.p. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/02 . Available band for personal hearing aids: 174-223 MHz. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/12 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
SVK Y*! Conditions for the use of frequencies are stipulated case-by-case in the individual authorization. Frequencies from this frequency band may be used by radio microphones on the basis of the General Authorization No. VPR-02/2015: http://www.teleoff.gov.sk/data/files/43712.pdf Frequencies 174.3 kHz and 174.7 kHz, Power 50 mW e.r.p., Maximum occupied bandwidth 50 kHz; 75 kHz
SVN Y Radio microphones, ERC/REC 70-03, EN 300 422
TUR Y Maximum 50 mW e.r.p. with EN 300 422 standard. All the rules are stated in Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems (https://www.btk.gov.tr/uploads/pages/ftm-teknik-olcutler-ek-5.pdf).
UKR L Under condition of not causing interference to other stations working in this band. In bands of 174.4-174.6 MHz and 174.9-175.1 MHz the maximal transmitter power is 10 mW
A3 470-694 MHz AND Y*
AUT Y! Only in TV white spaces on tuning range basis; 200 kHz channels; Broadband Systems: up to 20 MHz; max. 50 mW e.r.p. Light Licensing
AZE Y*! On a secondary basis. Primary use is broadcasting. Radio microphones in the frequency band 470-694MH, only in the TV white spaces
BEL Y*! 470-786 MHz possible
BIH Y 470-786 MHz (50 mW e.r.p.) and 786-789 MHz (12 mW e.r.p.)
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10
CYP Y 470-786 MHz possible
CZE Y General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D Y Basic parameters: radiated power: 50 mW e.r.p.; primary users (i.a. DVB-T) need to be protected; 608-614 MHz excluded (radio astronomy). Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone" -> Vfg. 34/2020 geändert durch Vfg. 99/2022
DNK L! Only in TV white spaces
E Y! Radio microphones in the frequency band 470-694 MHz, only in the TV white spaces on tuning range basis and max. power 50 mW e.r.p.
EST Y Max. 50 mW e.r.p. See Regulation of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 07.10.2011 No 96.
F Y Secondary use, e.r.p. max = 50 mW (17 dBm) ARCEP Decision n° 2015-0830
FIN Y! On a secondary basis, the band 470-694 MHz is available for radio microphones and equipment for in-ear-monitoring. Primary use is broadcasting. Licence-exempted from the beginning of 2017. e.ir.p. = 50 mW, B = 200 kHz. Standard EN 300 422
G Y*! Technology and application neutral. Geographical restrictions apply to outdoor use. Band typically used for wireless microphones, in-ear-monitors (IEMs) and talkback. Maximum in-band e.r.p. is 50 mW for mics and IEM, and 5 W for talkback. 606-614 MHz (Ch. 38) is allocated for UK-wide use (shared basis between users) with maximum 50 mW e.r.p. for mics
GRC L*! License required for e.r.p over 50mW. Geographical restrictions (depending on the allotment the band is available where spectrum is not used by broadcasting or security services).
HNG Y License exemption; conditions based on ERC/REC 70-03; max. 50 mW e.r.p. Detailed description in paragraph 11.11.2 of Annex 3 of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands (Amended by Decree No. 2/2016 (II.26.)NMHH effective as of 5 March 2016) http://stir.nmhh.hu/?oldal=dokumentumGeneralo&root_rendeletelem_id=0&hatalyos=1&is_full=1
HOL L 470-556 MHz / 558-564 MHz / 566-572 MHz / 574-580 MHz / 582-588 MHz / 590-604 MHz / 614-694 MHz, 50 mW e.r.p. license exempt.; 608-614 MHz individual license required, protection of Radio Astronomy site Westerbork VLBI.
HRV Y 470-694 MHz possible
I Y
IRL Y* Licences may be granted for radio microphone/in-ear monitor use. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. The maximum permissible e.r.p. is 50 mW. Channel spacing of 12.5 kHz, and maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz
ISL Y Secondary status. In accordance with ERC/REC 70-03. Unused TV channels shall be used
LIE Y Available band: 470-694 MHz. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/10 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LUX Y
LVA Y*
MCO Y*
MLT L Radio microphones are allowed to operate on the frequency ranges not being used for Terrestrial broadcasting services. Please refer to the 31st Schedule of subsidiary legislation S.L.399.40: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/399.40/eng/pdf
NOR Y! Available license free use in 494-694 MHz according to specifications given in the internet service provided by the frequency authority. Maximum permitted radiated power is 50 mW e.r.p. Higher powers allowed with licenses .
POL Y According to the Ordinance of Minister competent for digitization concerning transmitters and transceivers which may be used with licence exempt, in Poland, PMSE audio applications working in the frequency range 470-786 MHz are exempt from individual licensing if the following requirements are met: a. use with a maximum power of 50 mW e.r.p. and applies to devices with tuning the operating range. Requirements specified in the ETSI EN 300422 standard shall be fulfilled.
POR Y*! Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW
S Y* TV broadcast whitespace usage (licensed)
SMR Y 470-786 MHz possible
SRB Y 470-786 MHz possible
SUI Y! Available band: 470-694 MHz. The operation in the frequency band 608-614 MHz (within TV channel 38) is not permitted in the vicinity of CH-5722 Bleien. Channelling on a tuning range basis and max. 50 mW e.r.p. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/10 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
SVK Y*! Conditions for the use of frequencies are stipulated case-by-case in the individual authorization
SVN Y Radio microphones, ERC/REC 70-03, EN 300 422
TUR Y Maximum 50 mW e.r.p. with EN 300 422 standard. All the rules are stated in Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems (https://www.btk.gov.tr/uploads/pages/ftm-teknik-olcutler-ek-5.pdf).
A4 733-757.5 MHz AND L*
AUT L! 200 kHz channels; Broadband Systems: up to 20 MHz; max. 50 mW e.r.p. Light Licensing only in the non-MFCN part available
AZE L*! On a secondary basis. Only TV white spaces
BEL L*! 470-786 MHz possible
BIH Y 470-786 MHz (50 mW e.r.p.) and 786-789 MHz (12 mW e.r.p.)
BUL L ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10. Available for Radio microphones in bands 723-753 MHz and 778-789 MHz
CYP L 470-786 MHz possible
CZE L General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D L Basic parameters: frequency range: 736-753 MHz; max. radiated power: 50 mW e.r.p., primary users need to be protected. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone" -> Vfg. 100/2022
DNK L! Only in 695-703 MHz
E N Band not available for this application
EST N
F N No longer available since 01/07/19, see ARCEP Decision n° 2016-0272.
FIN N Band not available from the beginning of year 2017 (designated to MFCN).
G N Band not available
GRC L*! 703-733MHz and 758-788MHz: Not available 694-703MHz and 733-758MHz: License required for e.r.p over 50mW. Geographical restrictions (depending on the allotment the band is available where spectrum is not used by broadcasting or security services). 788-790 MHz: Max erp 12mW, no license required.
HNG L License exemption; Conditions based on ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
HOL L 736-753 MHz, 50 mW e.r.p. license exempt.
HRV N
I L Limited to band 694-698 MHz e 736-738 MHz
IRL L* Frequency range is limited, extending from 733 MHz to 753 MHz. Licences may be granted for radio microphone/in-ear monitor use. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. Maximum permissible e.r.p. is 50 mW. Channel spacing of 12.5 kHz, and maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz
ISL N Not available for radio microphones
LIE N
LTU L Band is due to refarming for the implementation of IMT700. Light licensing (registration of radio equipment).
LUX N
LVA N
MCO Y*
MLT N Not available
NOR L! Available frequencies in 733–758 MHz according to specifications given in the internet service provided by the frequency authority. Maximum permitted radiated power is 50 mW e.r.p. Rest of the band used for MFCN.
POL L According to the Ordinance of Minister competent for digitization concerning transmitters and transceivers which may be used with licence exempt, in Poland, PMSE audio applications working in the frequency ranges: 694-698 MHz and 736-738 MHz are exempt from individual licensing if the following requirements are met: a. use with a maximum power of 50 mW e.r.p. and applies to devices with tuning the operating range. Requirements specified in the ETSI EN 300422 standard shall be fulfilled. Additionally it is in line with the COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION (EU) 2016/687 of 28 April 2016 on the harmonisation of the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services and for flexible national use in the Union.
POR L*! Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW. The frequency range 750-758 MHz is not allowed due to the DTT SFN in channel 56
S N
SMR L 470-786 MHz possible
SRB L 470-786 MHz possible
SUI N
SVK Y*! Conditions for the use of frequencies are stipulated case-by-case in the individual authorization
SVN L Radio microphones in 694-698 MHz and 736-738 MHz. ERC/REC 70-03, EN 300 422
TUR N Band not available. Planned for other services
A5 821.5-832 MHz AUT Y 823-826 MHz: max. 100 mW e.r.p. body worn otherwise max. 20 mW e.r.p.; 826-832 MHz: max. 100 mW e.r.p. 200 kHz channels; Broadband Systems: up to 20 MHz
AZE L* On a secondary basis
BIH Y On tuning range. Radio microphones and ALD as per ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10; EC Decision 2014/641/EU
CZE L General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D L Basic parameters: frequency range: 823-832 MHz; max. radiated power: 100 mW e.i.r.p. except 823-826 MHz: 82 mW e.i.r.p. for handheld devices. Detailed Information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 2/2015
DNK Y Special technical conditions for this band, which are available in the national Radio Interfaces
E Y PMSE audio including radio microphones, until 100 mW e.r.p. restricted to body worn equipment, otherwise max. 20 mW e.r.p. , according ERC Rec.70-03 annex 10 and Decision 2014/641/EU
EST Y 823-826 MHz max. 20 mW e.i.r.p. (for body-worn max. 100 mW e.i.r.p.), ch. BW 200 kHz. 826-832 MHz max.100 mW e.i.r.p., ch. BW 200 kHz. See Regulation of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 07.10.2011 No 96.
F L 823-832 MHz available on secondary usage. ARCEP Decision n° 2015-0830 as specified in the Commission Implementing Decision 2014/641/EU on PMSE
FIN L! According to TRAFICOM Regulation 15 limited to 823–832 MHz.
G L* Only 823 - 832 MHz available. Technology and application neutral. Subject to light licensing (general licence authorisation) regime
GRC Y! 823-826 MHz: maximum e.i.r.p 20 mW for portable devices & maximum e.i.r.p. 100 mW restricted to body worn equipment. 826- 832 MHz: maximum e.i.r.p 100 mW. Rest of the band not available
HNG Y Harmonised; License exemption. Detailed description in paragraph 10.1, 11.11.2 of Annex 3 and Annex 5 of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands (Amended by Decree No. 2/2016 (II.26.)NMHH effective as of 5 March 2016) http://stir.nmhh.hu/?oldal=dokumentumGeneralo&root_rendeletelem_id=0&hatalyos=1&is_full=1
HOL Y! 821.5-826 MHz 20 mW e.i.r.p. handheld; 821.5-826 MHz 100 mW e.i.r.p. body worn; 826-832 MHz 100 mW e.i.r.p.
HRV L 823-832 MHz possible
I L Limited to band 823-832 MHz
IRL L* Frequency range is limited, with only the range extending from 823 - 832 MHz being available for PMSE at this present time. Licences may be granted for Audio Links. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. Maximum permissible e.r.p. for the frequency range 823-826 MHz is 20 mW (for handheld) and 100 mW (for body worn). For the frequency range 826 - 832 MHz , maximum e.r.p. is 100 mW . Channel spacing is 12.5 kHz, and maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz
ISL Y In accordance with ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
LIE Y Band 821.5-826 MHz: bandwidth of 200 kHz; max. 20 mW e.i.r.p. and max. 100 mW e.i.r.p. restricted to body worn microphones. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/RIR/1009/18 . Band 826-832 MHz; Channelling on a tuning range basis; bandwidth of 200 kHz and max. 100 mW e.i.r.p. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/13
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LUX Y
LVA Y*
MDA N
MLT L* Please refer to the 31st Schedule of subsidiary legislation S.L.399.40: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/399.40/eng/pdf
MNE L 823-832 MHz
NOR L! 823 to 826 MHz. Maximum permitted radiated power is 20 mW e.i.r.p. For use is limited to body worn microphone is maximum radiated power 100 mW e.i.r.p. 826 to 832 MHz. Maximum permitted radiated power is 100 mW e.i.r.p.
POL Y According to the Ordinance of Minister competent for digitization concerning transmitters and transceivers which may be used with licence exempt, if the requirements of the DECISION 2014/641/EU of 1 September 2014 on harmonised technical conditions of radio spectrum use by wireless audio programme making and special events equipment in the Union, are met.
POR Y Use authorized under the technical conditions defined in Decision 2014/641/EU
S Y Available under licence excempt conditions
SUI Y Band 821.5-826 MHz: bandwidth of 200 kHz; max. 20 mW e.i.r.p. and max. 100 mW e.i.r.p. restricted to body worn microphones. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/RIR/1009/18 . Band 826-832 MHz; Channelling on a tuning range basis; bandwidth of 200 kHz and max. 100 mW e.i.r.p. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/13
SVK Y Frequencies from this frequency band may be used by radio microphones on the basis of the General Authorization No. VPR-02/2015: http://www.teleoff.gov.sk/data/files/43712.pdf
SVN Y Radio microphones: ERC/REC 70-03, EN 300 422, 2014/641/EU
TUR N Band not available. Planned for other services
A6 863-865 MHz AUT Y According to sub-class 48 (max. 10 mW e.r.p.)
AZE Y* On a secondary basis
BIH Y On tuning range. Radio microphones and ALD as per ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10; EC Decision 2006/771/EC as amended
CZE Y General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D Y Basic parameters: max. radiated power: 10 mW e.i.r.p. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 107/2018
E Y Radio microphones in the frequency band 863-865 MHz. 10 mW e.r.p. Recommendation 70-03 annex 10.
EST Y Max. 10 mW e.i.r.p. See Regulation of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 07.10.2011 No 96.
F Y Primary use in accordance with ARCEP Decision 2014-1263 regarding SRD usage
FIN Y According to TRAFICOM Regulation 15.
G Y Technology and application neutral. In accordance with the Wireless Telegraphy (Exemption Regulations), the UK Interface Requirement IR2030 (Short Range Devices) and ERC/REC 70-03. Wireless microphones satisfying the exemption criteria may be used UK-wide
GRC Y! 10 mW Maximum e.r.p.
HNG Y Harmonised; License exemption. Detailed description in paragraph 11.14.1 and 11.14.2 of Annex 3 and Annex 5 of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands (Amended by Decree No. 2/2016 (II.26.)NMHH effective as of 5 March 2016) http://stir.nmhh.hu/?oldal=dokumentumGeneralo&root_rendeletelem_id=0&hatalyos=1&is_full=1
HOL Y 10 mW e.r.p.
IRL Y Licence exempt operation is permitted for Radio Microphones and In-Ear Monitoring Systems, as per Annex 10 of ERC/REC 70-03. See ComReg document 02/71R, “Permitted Short Range Devices In Ireland” at: https://www.comreg.ie/publication/permitted-short-range-devices-in-ireland-2/ . Channel spacing of 200 kHz and maximum permissible e.r.p. of 10 mW
ISL Y In accordance with ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
LIE Y Band 863-865 MHz: Max. 10 mW e.r.p. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/05 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
LVA Y
MDA N
MLT Y Please refer to the 31st Schedule of subsidiary legislation S.L.399.40: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/399.40/eng/pdf
NOR Y! The frequency band 863-865 MHz is authorized for cordless audio equipment and audio equipment for multimedia streaming services. Maximum permitted radiated power is 10 mW e.r.p. Frequency band is authorized as described in EN 301 357
POL Y Sub-class 48 of Class 1 according to the Commission Decision 2000/299/EC
POR Y Use authorized under the technical conditions defined in Decision2013/752/EU
S Y Available under licence excempt conditions
SUI Y Band 863-865 MHz: Max. 10 mW e.r.p. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/05 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
SVK Y Frequencies from this frequency band may be used by radio microphones on the basis of the General Authorization No. VPR-02/2015: http://www.teleoff.gov.sk/data/files/43712.pdf
SVN Y Radio microphones, wireless audio and multimedia streaming applications: ERC/REC 70-03, EN 300 422, EN 301 357, 2014/641/EU
TUR Y Maximum 10 mW e.r.p. with EN 301 357 standard. All the rules are stated in Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems (https://www.btk.gov.tr/uploads/pages/ftm-teknik-olcutler-ek-5.pdf).
A7 1350-1400 MHz AUT Y! Sharing with the assigned FS links; max. 100mW e.i.r.p. body worn otherwise 20mW e.i.r.p.; 200 kHz channels; Broadband Systems: up to 20 MHz; Light Licensing
AZE N* But not available
BEL N
BIH N Band not available: military use, radars and tactical radars
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10 EN 300 422
CZE N
D Y Basic parameters: max. radiated power: 50 mW e.r.p.; indoor only; primary users (i.a. military applications) need to be protected. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 06/2022
E N Band not available
EST N Governmental use.
F L*! Temporary licenses. Coordination required between assigning authorities (ARCEP, Aviation Civile and la Défense) in order to avoid harmful interference in 1350-1375 MHz
FIN N Band not available: WiMAX and military use
G N Band not available
GEO Y*
GRC N Band not available (used by security services)
HNG N Band not available (Governmental use; lack of interest for PMSE use)
HOL Y*! Individual license required.
HRV N
I N Military applications
IRL L* The band 1370-1385 MHz is potentially available for audio PMSE licensing under ComReg's point-to-point licensing scheme, available online, at: https://www.comreg.ie/publication/guidelines-to-applicants-for-radio-links-licences/
ISL N Band not available
LIE Y indoor only
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LUX N Used by fixed service and defence systems.
LVA Y*
MDA N
MLT N Not available (no demand)
MNE L
NOR N Band not available
POL N Band not available (military usage)
POR N Band not available
S N
SUI Y indoor only
SVK N No demand for PMSE applications in frequency band 1350-1400 MHz
SVN Y ERC/REC 70-03
TUR N Band not available. Planned for other services
A8 1518-1525 MHz ALB Y
AUT Y! Max. 50 mW e.i.r.p.; 200 kHz channels; Broadband Systems: up to 20 MHz; Light Licensing
AZE N* But not available
BEL N
BIH N Band not available: military use
BUL Y ERC/REC 70-03, annex 10 EN 300 422
CZE N
D Y Basic parameters: max. radiated power: 50 mW e.r.p.; indoor only; primary users need to be protected. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/DrahtloseMikrofone ->"VVnömL"
E N Band not available
EST N Governmental use, mobile-satellite use.
F N Band not available: Mobile-satellite services usage (space-to-Earth) as described in the ECC(DEC/(04)09
FIN L* 1519.2–1524.8 MHz, Sound program transmission, Fixed radio links and mobile transmitters for one-way sound program transmission
G Y*! Technology and application neutral but used typically for audio applications and audio links. Shared alongside mobile satellite systems (MSS) user terminals and satellite downlinks
GRC N Band not available (used by security services)
HNG N Band not available (New band in ERC/REC 25-10, under investigation)
HOL Y*! Individual license required.
HRV N
I Y
IRL N Band not open for PMSE use (no current demand)
ISL N Band not available
LIE N Band not available (Used by fixed service)
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LUX N
LVA N
MDA N
MKD Y
MLT N Not available (no demand)
MNE L
NOR N Band not available
POL N Band not available (military usage)
POR N Band not available
S N
SUI N Band not available (Used by fixed service)
SVK N No demand for PMSE applications in frequency band 1518-1525 MHz. Future allocation in the band 1518-1525 MHz for PMSE applications under consideration
SVN Y*! Conditions not yet defined
TUR N Band not available. Planned for other services
A9 1785-1805 MHz AUT Y Max. 50 mW e.i.r.p. body worn otherwise 20 mW e.i.r.p.; 200 kHz channels;
AZE Y* On a secondary basis
BEL L* 1785.0-1804.8 MHz possible
BIH Y On tuning range. Radio microphones and ALD as per ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
BUL Y EC Decision 2014/641/EU
CZE Y General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D Y Basic parameters: max. radiated power: 82 mW EIRP. Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 3/2015
E Y PMSE audio including radio microphones, in the band 1785-1805 MHz according ERC Rec.70-03 annex 10 and European Commission Decision 2014/641/EU
EST Y 1785-1804.8 MHz, max. 20 mW e.i.r.p. (for body-worn max. 50 mW e.i.r.p.). See Regulation of Ministry of Economic Affairs and Communications 07.10.2011 No 96.
F Y Secondary usage, e.i.r.p. max = 20 up to 50 mW. ARCEP Decision n° 2015-0830
FIN L! According to TRAFICOM Regulation 15 limited to 1785–1804.8 MHz.
G Y*! Technology and application neutral but typically used for wireless microphones. EC Decision 2014/641/EU. Maximum in-band e.r.p. is 50 mW for mics. Not available in Northern Ireland
GRC Y*! Maximum e.i.r.p. 20mW (50mW for body worn equipment) . 1824,8-1805MHz not available.
HNG Y Harmonised, license exemption. Detailed description in paragraph 10.2 of Annex 3 and in Annex 5 of Decree No. 7/2015 (XI.13.)NMHH on the national frequency allocation and the rules of using frequency bands (Amended by Decree No. 2/2016 (II.26.)NMHH effective as of 5 March 2016) http://stir.nmhh.hu/?oldal=dokumentumGeneralo&root_rendeletelem_id=0&hatalyos=1&is_full=1
HOL Y 50 mW e.i.r.p. body worn. 20 mW e.i.r.p. handheld.
HRV Y* Individual licence required: 1795-1800 MHz
IRL Y Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. 1785 – 1785.2 MHz : Channel Bandwidth 200 kHz Max ERP 2.5 mW (for handheld), 50 mW (for body worn); Channel spacing 12.5 kHz 1785.2-1803.6 Channel Bandwidth 200 kHz, Max ERP 20 mW (for handheld), 50 mW (for body worn), Channel spacing 12.5 kHz 1803.6 MHz – 1804.8 Channel Bandwidth 200 kHz Max ERP 10 mW (for handheld), 50 mW (for body worn) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz 1804.8-1805 MHz Channel Bandwidth 200 kHz Max ERP 0.04 mW (for handheld), 1mW (for body worn) Channel Spacing 12.5 kHz
ISL Y In accordance with ERC/REC 70-03 Annex 10
LIE Y Band 1785-1805 MHz: max. 20mW e.i.r.p. and max. 50mW e.i.r.p. for body worn or equipment with Spectrum Scanning Procedure (SSP) implemented. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/09 and https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1013/18 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment)
LVA Y Frequency Band: 1785–1804,8 MHz; 50 mW e.i.r.p.
MDA N
MLT Y Please refer to 31st Schedule of subsidiary legislation S.L.399.40: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/399.40/eng/pdf
MNE L
NOR Y! See table under §14 - https://lovdata.no/dokument/SF/forskrift/2012-01-19-77#KAPITTEL_5
POL Y COMMISSION IMPLEMENTING DECISION 2014/641/EU of 1 September 2014 on harmonised technical conditions of radio spectrum use by wireless audio programme making and special events equipment in the Union
POR Y Use authorized under the technical conditions defined in Decision 2014/641/EU
ROU L Only 1785-1800 MHz
S Y* 1785-1800 MHz (licensed usage)
SRB L 1785-1800 MHz possible
SUI Y Band 1785-1805 MHz: max. 20mW e.i.r.p. and max. 50mW e.i.r.p. for body worn or equipment with Spectrum Scanning Procedure (SSP) implemented. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/09 and http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1013/18 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
SVK Y*! Frequencies 1785-1805 MHz may be used by radio microphones on the basis of the General Authorization No. VPR-02/2015: http://www.teleoff.gov.sk/data/files/43712.pdf . Technical conditions for PMSE applications in this band are set out in accordance with Annex of the EC decision 2014/641/EU. If required bandwidth exceeds 200 kHz, the Regulatory Authority sets out respective restrictions in individual authorization
SVN Y Decision 2014/641/EU, ETSI EN 300 422
TUR Y Maximum 20 mW e.i.r.p. with standards, EN 300 422 and EN 301 357. All the rules are stated in Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems (https://www.btk.gov.tr/uploads/pages/ftm-teknik-olcutler-ek-5.pdf).
B1 174-216 MHz (Audio links) AND L*
AUT N Band 230-235 MHz assigned and used for audio links
AZE L* On secondary basis. Primary use is broadcasting
BEL Y*
BIH N Radio microphones on a tuning range basis
BUL Y* Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW.
CZE Y General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D N Audio links may be operated in this band subject to the same conditions as wireless microphones (detailed information: www.bnetza.de/allgemeinzuteilungen ->"Mikrofone"->Vfg. 59/2015)
DNK N Not available for audio links. Wireless hearing aids allowed
E L! Mobile audio links in the frequency band 181-188 MHz
EST N Only radio microphone, see A2. Primary use is broadcasting.
F Y Secondary usage, e.r.p. max = 50 mW (17 dBm) ARCEP Decisions n° 2010-0849 and n° 2010-0850 regarding PMSE in 174-223 MHz band
FIN N Not available for audio links
G L* Regarding wireless microphones, the following frequencies (MHz) are available under a shared licensing regime. UK-wide use (* denotes those frequencies unavailable in Northern Ireland), allocated to microphones only, 50 mW e.r.p. on designated channels only: 175.250*, 175.525*, 176.600*, 191.900, 192.800, 193.000, 199.700, 200.300, 200.600, 208.300, 208.600, 209.000, 209.200, 209.600, 209.800. The following frequencies (MHz) are available for wireless mics, talkback* and audio links** (maximum in-band e.r.p. is 50 mW for mics): 175.150 to 175.350; 175.425 to 175.625; 176.300 to 177.100; 181.69375 to 181.80625*; 184.500 to 185.100; 189.69375 to 189.80625*; 191.600 to 193.100**; 199.600 to 201.100; 207.600 to 210.100
GEO L*
GRC Y*! License required for e.r.p. over 50mW.
HNG L*! Links between site and studio: 190-216 MHz band; individual license; max. 10 W e.r.p.
HOL L* Except for 195-202 MHz the band is available for audio links, individual license required.
HRV N
I Y The band is 174-223 MHz
IRL Y* Licences may be granted for radio microphone/in-ear monitor use. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. Typical e.r.p. levels do not generally exceed 50 mW, while the maximum permissible e.r.p. is 1 W. Maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz Channel spacing 12.5kHz
ISL Y* Secondary status
LIE N Band not available (T-DAB use)
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment). Up to 50 mW e.r.p.
LVA Y*
MCO Y*
MLT L* Technical conditions are established at the licence application stage. Licences issued within this band are of a temporary nature
MNE L
NOR Y! Used for ALD in DAB white spaces.
POL Y Band not available
POR Y* Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW
S Y*
SRB Y
SUI N Band not available (T-DAB use)
SVK N Regulatory Authority does not consider authorising this frequency band to be used by audio links at this time
SVN N Not available for audio links (allowed for radio microphones)
TUR N Band not available. Audio links are not covered by Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems
B2 470-694 MHz (Audio links) AND Y*
AUT N Band 230-235 MHz assigned and used for audio links
AZE Y*! On secondary basis. Primary use is broadcasting.Only in the TV white spaces
BEL Y*!
BIH N Radio microphones on a tuning range basis
BUL Y* Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW.
CZE Y General Authorisation VO-R/10/07.2021-8
D Y*! Basic parameters: max. channel bandwidth: 300 kHz, max. radiated power: 250 W e.r.p. Restrictions apply for the protection of primary users (i.a. DVB-T); 606-614 MHz excluded (radio astronomy). Detailed information: www.bnetza.de/DrahtloseMikrofone ->VVnömL.pdf
DNK L! Only in TV white spaces
E N Band not available
EST N Only radio microphone, see A3. Primary use is broadcasting.
F Y Secondary use, e.r.p. max = 1 W ARCEP Decision n° 2015-0830
FIN N Not available for audio links
G Y*! Technology and application neutral. Geographical restrictions apply to outdoor use. Band typically used for wireless microphones, in-ear-monitors (IEMs) and talkback. Maximum in-band e.r.p. is 50 mW for mics and IEM, and 5 W for talkback. 606 - 614 MHz (Ch. 38) is allocated for UK-wide use (shared basis between users) with maximum 50 mW e.r.p. for mics
GRC L*! icense required for e.r.p over 50mW. Geographical restrictions (depending on the allotment the band is available where spectrum is not used by broadcasting or security services).
HNG Y*! Links between site and studio: individual license; max. 10 W e.r.p.
HOL L* 556 - 558 MHz / 564 - 566 MHz / 572 - 574 MHz / 580 - 582 MHz / 588 - 590 MHz / 596 - 598 MHz / 604 - 606 MHz available for audio links, individual license require.
IRL Y* Licences may be granted for radio microphone/in-ear monitor use. Licences are issued on a temporary basis, with a maximum duration of 6 months. Typical e.r.p. levels do not generally exceed 50 mW, while the maximum permissible e.r.p. is 1 W. Maximum channel bandwidth is 200 kHz Channel spacing 12.5kHz
ISL Y Secondary status. In accordance with ERC/REC 70-03. Unused TV channels shall be used
LIE Y* Available band: 470-694 MHz. In-ear monitor systems. Channelling on a tuning range basis and max. 50 mW e.r.p. For more information: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1009/10 . In dedicated channels with licence up to 5 W for one-way wireless audio links: https://www.aknet.li/api/rir/1013/20 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
LTU Y Light licensing (registration of radio equipment). Up to 50 mW e.r.p.
LUX Y
LVA Y*
MCO Y*
MLT L* Audio links are allowed to operate on the frequency ranges not being used for Terrestrial broadcasting services. Please refer to the 31st Schedule of subsidiary legislation S.L.399.40: https://legislation.mt/eli/sl/399.40/eng/pdf. However in cases where the conditions specified in S.L.399.40 are not met, technical conditions will be established during licencing stage.
MNE L
NOR L! License required. Band primary for microphones.
POL Y According to the Ordinance of Minister competent for digitization concerning transmitters and transceivers which may be used with licence exempt, in Poland, PMSE audio applications working in the frequency range 470-786 MHz are exempt from individual licensing if the following requirements are met: a. use with a maximum power of 50 mW e.r.p. and applies to devices with tuning the operating range. Requirements specified in the ETSI EN 300422 standard shall be fulfilled.
POR Y*! Individual license required if e.r.p. > 50 mW
S Y*
SUI Y*! Available band: 470-694 MHz. In-ear monitor systems. The operation in the frequency band 608-614 MHz (within TV channel 38) is not permitted in the vicinity of CH-5722 Bleien. Channelling on a tuning range basis and max. 50 mW e.r.p. For more information: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1009/10 . In dedicated channels with licence up to 5 W for one-way wireless audio links: http://www.ofcomnet.ch/api/rir/1013/20 . The national implementation is based on ERC/REC 70-03. https://www.bakom.admin.ch/bakom/en/homepage/equipments-and-installations/particular-equipment/radio-microphones.html
SVK N Regulatory Authority does not consider authorising this frequency band to be used by audio links at this time
SVN N Not available for audio links (allowed for radio microphones)
TUR N Band not available. Audio links are not covered by Reg. of Assignment Exempt Systems