Spectrum demand of professional wireless production tools (PMSE) : Study report

Abstract

This study analyses trends in UHF spectrum use and demands by users of UHF spectrum. Thanks to availability of a large database that contains spectrum scans of a multitude of events over a large timespan, trends in availability of PMSE spectrum and PMSE use can be derived. Thereby conclusions are based on real world data from the field. A statistical modelling of available and used spectrum with PMSE is conducted. This allows for probabilistic conclusions when in future it will no longer be possible to use PMSE to an extend as initially planned. A shortage of PMSE frequencies at UHF is up on the horizon. When this scarcity becomes immanent is scientifically derived on the basis of stochastic considerations. As with earlier studies the role of technological advancements with PMSE, cellular and broadcast are discussed with respect to efficiency of spectrum use. Aside of technological trends there are also trends in society, like an increased awareness about inclusion, barrier-free access to events and remote participation, which are further drivers to larger PMSE use. Finally, this study will derive conclusions and derive recommendation towards Politicians, Regulation, Standardization, Mobile Network Operators and lastly PMSE and cellular equipment suppliers.