MLB umpires

[trunkh8er]

MLB move to pitch clock apparently accompanied by new connection for umpires. Home plate umpire has an HT clipped to belt. Any AZ or FL members care to bring a freq counter to game and post info on frequencies?

 

[RaleighGuy]

MLB move to pitch clock apparently accompanied by new connection for umpires. Home plate umpire has an HT clipped to belt. Any AZ or FL members care to bring a freq counter to game and post info on frequencies?

Most handheld frequency counter wouldn't pick up the frequencies from such a distance, you might be better off using a close call/spectrum sweeper scanner. Of course, more research on the devices being used might be a good idea and reveal more information.

 

[iowajm780]

Whatever RF band, it will probably will be the big "E",oops, I mean ENCRYPTED!

 

[RaleighGuy]

According to media reports, the Onfield Announce system comprises a beltpack transmitter — a modified Riedel Bolero S wireless transmitter operating in the DECT frequency range (1.9 GHz) — and an external system-activation unit connected by cable to a separate lavalier microphone and custom earpiece. The assembly is intended to be worn by all four umpires on each game this season.

New Wireless Audio Lets MLB Umpires Make All the Calls Very Loud and Clear

Listen for an important new audio element during regular-season MLB games this year: umpires will now make in-park announcements explaining decisions ...

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