3/30/2010 1 Event Frequency Coordination Best Practices f Part two of a two part series presented by Ralph Beaver Society of Broadcast Engineers board member Society of Broadcast Engineers board member Immediate Past Coordination Chair Present sub‐committee chair wireless mics NFL Gameday Frequency Coordinator NFL Gameday Frequency Coordinator NFL Super Bowl Frequency Coordinator
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Event Frequency Coordination Best Practices
fPart two of a two part series presented by
Ralph BeaverSociety of Broadcast Engineers board memberSociety of Broadcast Engineers board member
Immediate Past Coordination Chair
Present sub‐committee chair wireless mics
NFL Gameday Frequency CoordinatorNFL Gameday Frequency Coordinator
NFL Super Bowl Frequency Coordinator
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What we learned in part one
• Where wireless mics channels come from
• Who shares these channels
• FCC rule parts
• Benefits of frequency coordination
• Proper spacing between two mics
• Who can legally use these channels
• You are not the police
In this session…
• How the NFL does it
• How to coordinate *without* NFL system
• Coordinate frequency usage
• Track local broadcast users
• Educate your users
• Identify and resolve conflicts
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Also in this session
• Determine the proper equipment to buy
• Keep within your budget
• Properly license devices
How to learn from this session
• Take paper notes
• Text questions
• Annotate a printout of this session
• www.sbe.org
• www.fccinfo.com
• www.broadcastoperations.net/northdallas.ppt
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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North Dallas Stadium - outside
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North Dallas Stadium - outside
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North Dallas Stadium - outside
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North Dallas Stadium - outside
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address
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Example of sign
Example of sign
Confiscated wireless equipment may be claimed at this location one hour after the game.
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What the NFL uses
• Computer• Frequency Counterq y• Spectrum Analyzer• Scanner radio• 2‐way radios• Press Box seats• Private telephone• League support including business cardsg pp g• Credentials (official) and parking• Clothing• Special email address