Wireless mic frequencies in Los Angeles

Band advisory based on public FCC DTV station data around the Los Angeles market. Scores reflect predicted RF congestion at UHF mic frequencies from nearby broadcast towers. Always confirm with a spectrum scan on location.

12 blocks Recommended8 Caution8 Avoid34.0522°, -118.2437°

Tower farms in the Los Angeles market

Mt. Wilson Antenna Farm

34.2244°, -118.0571°

Primary broadcast site for all LA major-network affiliates; HAAT ~950 m

KCBS-TVKNBCKABC-TVKTTVKTLAKMEX-DTKVEAKCETKLCS

Recommended blocks for Los Angeles

Based on predicted RF congestion from nearby DTV stations. Sorted safest first. Always scan with your receivers on location to confirm.

Manufacturer	Block	Freq range	TV channels	Status
Sennheiser	A1	470–516 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +2	Recommended
Lectrosonics	A1	470.1–495.6 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18	Recommended
Lectrosonics	19	497.6–523.1 MHz	ch.18, ch.19, ch.20, ch.21, ch.22	Recommended
Shure	G53	470–534 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G54	470–534 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G55	470–534 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G56	470–530 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G57	470–534 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G50	470–534 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G10	470–530 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	G7	470–530 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +5	Recommended
Shure	Q10	470–542 MHz	ch.14, ch.15, ch.16, ch.17, ch.18, ch.19 +7	Recommended

Caution blocks (8)

Sennheiser	A	516–558 MHz	ch.21, ch.22, ch.23, ch.24	Caution
Zaxcom	518–554	518–554 MHz	ch.21, ch.22, ch.23, ch.24	Caution
Lectrosonics	B1	537.6–563.1 MHz	ch.25, ch.26, ch.27, ch.28	Caution
Lectrosonics	21	537.6–563.1 MHz	ch.25, ch.26, ch.27, ch.28	Caution
Shure	H7	518–578 MHz	ch.21, ch.22, ch.23, ch.24	Caution
Shure	H50	534–598 MHz	ch.24, ch.25, ch.26, ch.27	Caution
Zaxcom	554–590	554–590 MHz	ch.27, ch.28, ch.29, ch.30	Caution
Lectrosonics	23	588.8–607.9 MHz	ch.33, ch.34, ch.35, ch.36	Caution

Primary interference contributors near Los Angeles

These stations produce the strongest predicted signal levels at the market center coordinate. Avoid mic frequencies overlapping their RF channels.

Callsign	Network	RF ch.	Freq (MHz)	Distance	ERP	Est. dBm
KCBS-TV	CBS	31	572–578	16.0 mi	1000 kW	~-79 dBm
KTLA	CW	31	572–578	16.0 mi	1000 kW	~-79 dBm
KVEA	Telemundo	32	578–584	16.0 mi	1000 kW	~-79 dBm
KCAL	Indep	24	530–536	16.0 mi	700 kW	~-79 dBm
KCET	PBS	28	554–560	16.0 mi	600 kW	~-81 dBm
KNBC	NBC	36	602–608	16.0 mi	760 kW	~-81 dBm
KMEX-DT	Univision	34	590–596	16.0 mi	700 kW	~-81 dBm
KABC-TV	ABC	35	596–602	16.0 mi	690 kW	~-81 dBm

Sample shooting locations

Hollywood, Los Angeles34.093, -118.329 Downtown Los Angeles34.041, -118.247 Santa Monica34.020, -118.491 Burbank Studio Area34.181, -118.309 Long Beach Convention Center33.768, -118.194 Staples Center / Crypto.com Arena34.043, -118.267

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