Updated: Jan 13, 2025
RadioPlanner 3.0_250109
1. Added EPRE (Energy Per Resource Element) prediction for LTE and 5G.
2. Updated XLS report for CPE to include RSRP, RSRQ, and EPRE results.
3. Fixed a bug that could occur when switching between custom and standard clutter.
4. Minor bugs fixed.
More information can be found in the updated User Manual.
RadioPlanner presentation at the master class "Analyzing TV Coverage – ATSC 1.0, ATSC 3.0 and 5G Broadcast" by Doug Lang, vice president of broadcast technology for NBC/Telemundo Stations.
The master class was held as part of the National Association of Broadcasters TechConnect 2024 event in April 2024.
The full version is available at the link: https://transmitter.com/tc2024/Broadcast%20TV%20Coverage%20for%20ATSC%201.0,%203.0,%20and%205G%20-%20Defining,%20Calculating,%20Improving.pdf
An analysis of methods for determining ATSC 1.0 broadcast coverage, with examples of how ATSC 3.0 improves coverage, and a comparison to 5G broadcast coverage.
Some of the broadcast coverage web maps created by Doug Lang using RadioPlanner:
1. Introduced a new System Type for Wi-Fi, allowing users to configure Wi-Fi access points conveniently by selecting Band, 802.11 Standard, Channel, Bandwidth, and more.
2. Indoor RadioPlanner now supports passive surveying and visualization of the on-site Wi-Fi environment.
3. New coverage prediction types for Wi-Fi networks have been added: Signal to Noise Ratio, Channel Interference, and Second Rx Power.
4. Indoor RadioPlanner is now compatible with x64 and ARM processors on Windows 10/11.
5. Fixed minor bugs.
For more information, refer to the updated User Manual.