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[Russ Davis]

Isn't that what the old Radio Shack wireless mics were?

If they were that problematic, they were probably 49MHz and prone to picking up all kinds of stray garbage.  I'm talking about 174–216 MHz, which the FCC still allows for wireless mic use, and is now a lot less crowded than in the '90's before people started moving up to UHF.

[Nathan Vanderslice]

If they were that problematic, they were probably 49MHz and prone to picking up all kinds of stray garbage.  I'm talking about 174–216 MHz, which the FCC still allows for wireless mic use, and is now a lot less crowded than in the '90's before people started moving up to UHF.

Hey Russ, you're correct! As soon as I saw the number 49, I remembered that this is the frequency they're on.

[Nathan Vanderslice]

The church I helped out bought Shure PGX (not the D)/SM58 for around $300 each.  We put on the SM87A cartridges at $130 each.  Sounds great, never had an issue.

-JR

Hey John, have you or anyone else had experience with these?

Shure BLX288/PG58 UHF Dual Channel Handheld

I can get a pair of them for about $550.

[Michael A. Yates]

If they were that problematic, they were probably 49MHz and prone to picking up all kinds of stray garbage.  I'm talking about 174–216 MHz, which the FCC still allows for wireless mic use, and is now a lot less crowded than in the '90's before people started moving up to UHF.

That's why I still lug my Shure LX and SC rigs! Can't beat them! And no FCC worries yet!


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[Michael A. Yates]

Oh and bro if you looking for a good cheap, good sounding mic the New Shure BLX24/ PG58 is only $299 and BLX24/ SM58 is $349. I would go with the SM58, a lot cleaner sound and not as much handling noise. Just make sure you order in the 500 MHz band!!!!


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[John Rutirasiri]

Hey John, have you or anyone else had experience with these?

Shure BLX288/PG58 UHF Dual Channel Handheld

I can get a pair of them for about $550.

If you go with the BLX, be aware that the cartridge on the handheld transmitter is NOT interchangeable!  You will be stuck with PG58 head if that's the one you order.

So as someone suggested, better to go with SM58 version.

Cheers,
JR

[Lee Buckalew]

You should also pay attention to the frequency these units broadcast in. Are they in the soon-to-disappear 600 range ?

Soon is relative.  Most of the manufacturers expect another 5-8 years before significant issues like vacant notices although to be fair, the FCC targets are closer than that.  Based on past experience the manufacturers don't expect those targets to be met.

Lee

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