Pop-Up 5G Standalone Non-Public Networks (SNPNS) For Live Broadcast Production - $15
Date: April 14, 2023Topics: 2023 BEITC Proceedings, Sustainability and 5GA portable, pop-up private standalone 5G network has been developed and deployed around the world in a series of successful proof-of-concepts for outside broadcast production in remote locations. The flexible software-defined radio (SDR) allows us to rapidly customise the network to the environment and requirements, with low-latency configurations and heavy uplink biasing in the bi-directional RF channel to support multiple wireless camera feeds. We used shared spectrum available in the n78 and upper n77 bands (3.3 – 4.2 GHz) in UK, Ireland, Kenya and New Zealand to deliver live-to-air footage. We explored the use of bonding multiple low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and cellular backhaul, which allowed us to broadcast the Pitlochry Highland Games live from rural Scotland into the IBC 2022 show in Amsterdam. This paper will discuss the critical technical capabilities of the pop-up private 5G network and how broadcasters have rapidly deployed the technology to support historic and sporting events, including the final journey from Scotland of Queen Elizabeth II and the Danish parliamentary elections. We will also explore how to configure connectivity for optimum performance.
Samuel R. Yoffe | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Malcolm Brew | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Douglas Allan | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Kenneth Barlee | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Dani Anderson | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Odianosen Ighagbon | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Cameron Speirs | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Robert Stewart | Neutral Wireless Ltd. and StrathSDR, University of Strathclyde | Glasgow, Scotland
Ian Wagdin | British Broadcasting Company, Research & Development | London, United Kingdom
Morten Brandstrup | TV 2 Danmark | Copenhagen, Denmark
Jack McGill | QTV | Glasgow, Scotland
Gareth Gordon | QTV | Glasgow, Scotland
Don Mullane | RTÉ | Dublin, Ireland
Liam Murray | RTÉ | Dublin, Ireland
Mark Smith | IBC | London, United Kingdom
Muki Kulhan | IBC | London, United Kingdom
John Canning | AMD | Santa Clara, California, United States
Aaron Behman | AMD | Santa Clara, California, United States
Matt Stagg | BT Sport | London, United Kingdom
Jonathan Hale | Warner Bros. Discovery | London, United Kingdom
Practicalities and Analysis of Using PTP Over 5G Systems with Dedicated Time Synchronization Support for Media Production - $15
Date: April 23, 2022Topics: 2022 BEITC Proceedings, 5G Opportunities for BroadcastThe paper explores the use of PTP over 5G with 3GPP Release 16 and 17 Time Synchronization support, explains open-source setup, 5G time synchronization enabler, and results from the lab trials.
Ievgen Kostiukevych | European Broadcasting Union | Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneve, Switzerland
Pavlo Kondratenko | European Broadcasting Union | Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneve, Switzerland
Thorsten Lohmar | Ericsson GmbH, Eurolab | Herzogenrath, Aachen, Germany
Mohamed Nabil Ibrahim | Ericsson GmbH, Eurolab | Herzogenrath, Aachen, Germany
Thomas Kernen | NVIDIA | Zürich, Switzerland
Proving the HEBA Antenna - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, AM Radio: Measurements and ModelingThe HEBA (High Efficiency Broadband Antenna) has been limited to daytime operation for 7 years. Recent NEC modeling efforts were successful in proving the vertical radiation pattern. The FCC granted nighttime approval in September 2024. Because the HEBA’s 72-foot height makes it a “short antenna,” the FCC rules for nighttime approval are difficult to satisfy. The HEBA also uses a novel two-port design to drive two active elements in the antenna system, while the antenna elements are stacked above a 40-foot square elevated ground plane. There are no ground radials. The HEBA is immune to seasonal tuning variations experienced by many conventional AM antenna systems. This paper explores the antenna design, provides measurements and uses NEC modeling to illustrate its performance.
David Maxson | Isotrope, LLC | Boston, Mass., United States
Public Demonstration on Future Television Using 5G FeMBMS-Enabled Transmission - $15
Date: April 26, 2020Topics: 2020 BEITC Proceedings, Using 5G Broadcasting for Content DeliveryWith 5G technologies emerging, broadcasters are re-thinking the ways to get quality content delivered to the consumer, targeting different types of connected devices. Besides, public demands on the new kinds of media such as High Dynamic Range (HDR) and 3D immersive audio are getting increasingly higher. In that matter, the need to get these concepts working together is highlighted. This work advances a report about the first 5G FeMBMS, MPEG-H and HDR enabled terrestrial transmission in Brazil, detailing the technologies used, comparison with current standards and discussion over this new broadcast scenario.
Leandro Pacheco | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bruno Martins | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Carlos Cosme | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Leonardo Chaves | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
J?ssica Santana | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Gabriel Melo | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Pedro Leite | TV Globo | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Real Radio Hosts Working Virtually: How Real Humans Work with Containerized Broadcast Systems - $15
Date: April 14, 2023Topics: 2023 BEITC Proceedings, Cybersecurity and Trusted ContentSome radio broadcasters are anticipating their deployment of broadcast software as part or most of their virtualized studio and broadcast infrastructure. A few radio stations and radio networks have already moved to a largely virtualized infrastructure while others are beginning the process now. The virtues of virtualization have been the topic of several dozen professional presentations ranging from manufacturers’ revelations to scholarly presentations.
With several systems on-air now, it’s time to ask, “How is working with virtualized broadcast systems either different from or similar to traditional broadcast gear?”
This NAB BEITC presentation asks that question and presents answers from broadcast engineers, broadcast IT professionals, and on-air talent.
Kirk Harnack | Telos Alliance | Nashville, Tennessee, United States
