
Article 1 
This decision aims to harmonise the technical conditions for the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum for wireless audio equipment used for programme making and special events (‘PMSE’).
Article 2 
For the purposes of this Decision, the following definitions shall apply:

((1)) ‘wireless audio PMSE equipment’ means radio equipment used for transmission of analogue or digital audio signals between a limited number of transmitters and receivers, such as radio microphones, in-ear monitor systems or audio links, used mainly for the production of broadcast programmes or private or public social or cultural events;
((2)) ‘non-interference and non-protection basis’ means that no harmful interference may be caused to any radio communication service and that no claim may be made for the protection against harmful interference originating from radio communication services.
Article 3 

1. Member States shall designate and make available, on a non-interference and non-protection basis, within six months after this Decision takes effect, the 823 to 832 MHz and 1 785 to 1 805 MHz bands for wireless audio PMSE equipment, subject to the technical conditions set out in the Annex.
2. Member States shall designate and make available, within six months after this Decision takes effect, radio spectrum in addition to the spectrum covered by paragraph 1, so that an additional amount of at least 30 MHz can be used for wireless audio PMSE equipment, subject to user demand. Such use by wireless audio PMSE equipment shall be on a non-interference and non-protection basis with regard to users who have an individual right to use such spectrum.
3. Without prejudice to the principle of non-interference and non-protection, in order to improve the coexistence of indoor wireless audio PMSE equipment used in the 823 to 832 MHz and 1 785 to 1 805 MHz bands and mobile electronic communications networks, Member States shall encourage, where feasible and necessary, the implementation of interference mitigation solutions.
Article 4 
Notwithstanding Article 3(1), a Member State may maintain authorisations and rights to use spectrum in the 823 to 832 MHz and 1 785 to 1 805 MHz bands which exist at the date when this Decision takes effect, only until expiry thereof and to the extent necessary. The Member State concerned shall notify the Commission thereof and, except for public security and defence reasons, make that information public.
Article 5 
Member States shall keep the use of the bands covered by this Decision under scrutiny to ensure the efficient use thereof and shall report to the Commission any need for a revision of the Annex.
Article 6 
Member States shall report to the Commission on the implementation of this Decision no later than nine months after it takes effect.
Article 7 
This Decision is addressed to the Member States.
Done at Brussels, 1 September 2014.
For the Commission
Neelie KROES
Vice-President
ANNEX
Frequencies below 821 MHz 821-823 MHz 823-826 MHz 826-832 MHz Frequencies above 832 MHz
Out-of-block baseline limits Guard band (for protection against interference from PMSE into terrestrial systems capable of providing electronic communications services (downlink)) In-block limits Out-of-block baseline limits
Out-of-block equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is – 43 dBm/(5 MHz) 
— in-block e.i.r.p. of 13 dBm for hand-held audio PMSE equipment.
— in-block e.i.r.p. of 20 dBm for body-worn audio PMSE equipment. in-block e.i.r.p. of 20 dBm Out-of-block e.i.r.p. is – 25 dBm/(5 MHz).
 Frequency Range Handheld equipment (e.i.r.p.)
Out-of-block < 1 785 MHz – 17 dBm/200 kHz
Restricted frequency range 1 785-1 785,2 MHz 4 dBm/200 kHz
 1 785,2-1 803,6 MHz 13 dBm/channel
 1 803,6-1 804,8 MHz 10 dBm/200 kHz, with a limit of 13 dBm/channel.
Restricted frequency range 1 804,8-1 805 MHz – 14 dBm/200 kHz
Out-of-block > 1 805 MHz – 37 dBm/200 kHz
 Frequency Range Body worn equipment (e.i.r.p.)
Out-of-block < 1 785 MHz – 17 dBm/200 kHz
 1 785-1 804,8 MHz 17 dBm/channel
Restricted frequency range 1 804,8-1 805 MHz 0 dBm/200 kHz
Out-of-block > 1 805 MHz – 23 dBm/200 kHz