Re: [Harp-L] Frequencies for Wireless?

[Zack <zack.pomerleau@xxxxxxxxx>]

   Hmmm, the Samson Airline is this:
http://www.zzounds.com/item--SAMAIR77SAXQ7


   Seems like it is in the 600's and is new. Maybe for a good reason? Thanks
man! I'm just really unsure of which one to buy...


   Sincerely,
   Zack.

On Sat, Jul 4, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Larry Marks <larry.marks@xxxxxxxxxxxx>wrote:

> Personally, I would not buy a system that was not to some degree frequency
> agile - can be switched between several frequencies; otherwise, if someone
> is using your frequency, you are SOL.
>
> If you have to get a system that is capable of only one frequency, you
> would be well advised to stay away from VHF systems (<300 Mhz.) These
> frequencies are the oldest, are heavily used and interference can come from
> a long ways off.
>
> 2.4 Ghz is better than VHF, but is also heavily used by other devices, such
> as wireless access points and telephones. I used 2.4 Ghz for some years and
> only once ran into a conflict.
>
> I just acquired a 900 Mhz system. Little experience with it. The band is
> not as heavily used as 2.4 Ghz.
>
> Within these bands, you are unlikely to find frequencies that are better or
> worse than others. Interference would be due to local sources. If you get a
> single-frequency system, test it out at your usual venues right away.
>
>  -LM
>



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