XGen Network Unveils TV Broadcast Location System Built on 5G Transmission Tech
Las Vegas Whiskers: The Emerging LPTV Broadcast Positioning System with 5G Backup
Step into the bustling NAB Show of 2025, where XGen Network (XGN) unfurls a groundbreaking announcement — the development of their LPTV Broadcast Positioning System, or "BPS," bolstered by cutting-edge 5G Broadcast technology.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is currently investigating alternatives to the Global Positioning System (GPS), which might be susceptible to outages and attacks. A significant move, considering most BPS development trials have predominantly utilized NextGen TV/ATSC 3.0 broadcasts, not 5G.
XGN's initiative piggybacks on the 3GPP standards, which encompass the Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) mechanism. This mechanism determines receiver positions using terrestrial cellular technology. More specifically, XGN plans to tailor and extend the Positioning Reference Signals (PRS) designed for precise positioning in 4G LTE standards to function within broadcast settings, culminating in a robust and adaptable positioning system.
BPS emerges as a cautious contingency for GPS, ensuring continuous operation of vital infrastructure and services during GPS disruptions, thereby safeguarding public safety. Exploiting the over 5,300 licensed Low Power Television (LPTV) Broadcast facilities, LPTV broadcast provides extensive coverage, making it particularly indispensable in rural or secluded regions where traditional positioning systems may falter.
Bill Christian, a member of the LPTV Broadcasters Association board, underlines the significance: "Imagine if only a handful of satellites were annihilated; the entire GPS system could grind to a halt. BPS serves as a trustworthy backup, mitigating risks to public safety."
Catch XGN's exciting demonstration of their new 5G Broadcast exciter at NAB 2025 in the TRedess booth, W4015, West Hall.
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Insights:- Marking a potential leap in positioning and navigation systems, the Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) could serve as a dependable backup for the GPS.- Low Power Television (LPTV) broadcast, with its extensive coverage, makes BPS particularly valuable in rural or remote areas where traditional PNT systems have limitations.- XGN's initiative leverages 3GPP standards, including the OTDOA mechanism and Positioning Reference Signals, tailoring these for broadcast settings.- ATSC 3.0 stations have shown resistance to jamming or spoofing, making BPS an attractive alternative positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) system.- The FCC is actively exploring updates to operational and technical rules for broadcasting services, including LPTV, in response to technological advancements.
- At the NAB Show of 2025, XGen Network (XGN) unveiled a breakthrough - the development of a LPTV Broadcast Positioning System (BPS) backed by 5G Broadcast technology.
- The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering alternatives to the Global Positioning System (GPS), such as the BPS, because it might be vulnerable to outages and attacks.
- XGN's BPS project builds on the 3GPP standards, including the Observed Time Difference of Arrival (OTDOA) mechanism and Positioning Reference Signals (PRS), tailored for broadcast settings.
- BPS could be a crucial backup for GPS, maintaining the operation of critical infrastructure and services during GPS disruptions, thus safeguarding public safety.
- LPTV broadcast, with its vast coverage, is exceptionally important for BPS, particularly in rural or isolated regions where traditional positioning systems may fail.
- Bill Christian, a member of the LPTV Broadcasters Association board, emphasized the importance of BPS: "If even a few satellites were destroyed, the entire GPS system could fail. BPS provides a reliable backup, reducing public safety risks."
- At NAB 2025, catch XGN's demonstration of their new 5G Broadcast exciter in the TRedess booth, W4015, West Hall.
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