SARASOTA, Fla., Jan. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- xG Technology,
Inc. ("xG" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: XGTI, XGTIW), a leading
provider of wireless video solutions to broadcast, law enforcement
and defense markets, and private mobile broadband networks for
critical communications, announced today that IMT Vislink's HCAM
HEVC 4K Wireless Camera Systems have
been successfully deployed in their first live outside broadcast
events by Broadcast RF Ltd.("BRF").
Telegenic and BT Sport gave Broadcast RF the opportunity to put
the Vislink HCAM system through its paces at a Women's Super League
match at the Kingsmeadow Stadium, London, on Sunday 7th
January 2018. The HCAM systems were also used on an Arena TV
OB to capture live coverage from an English Premier League match
between Everton and Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley Stadium this past
weekend.
This news follows a previous announcement made on Dec. 29, 2017 that BRF had taken delivery of the
first HCAM systems. BRF is a leading hire company for microwave and
wireless camera hardware, and has been a long-time deployment
partner of Vislink in the UK. They are currently the largest single
holder of HCAM systems in the world, with 28 systems purchased.
The UHD wireless camera system comprised a Sony PMW-F55, which
provided 4K UHD video, and was
controlled with the normal Sony camera control 'racking' system.
The UHD RF system linked into the existing wireless camera
infrastructure and operated exactly like a normal touchline camera.
Images of the Vislink equipment in use at the match can be viewed
at this link.
Robert King, Vislink European
Sales Director, commented, "The next-generation HCAM wireless
hardware is proving to be a major success. Getting such positive
feedback from external industry experts in terms of hardware
stability and the 4K UHD image
quality provided over the link is very rewarding, and a credit to
our team's huge effort."
"We have 28 HCAM HEVC wireless camera systems on order, and to
see them operational in a live environment was brilliant. The UHD
pictures in the truck looked fantastic; so good, that at one point
it even had a stint as an 18-yard camera, which completely exceeded
our expectations on its first outing," said Chris Brandrick, Broadcast RF Commercial
Director.
He concluded, "We'd like to thank Telegenic, Arena and BT Sports
for allowing us to test the systems at these outings."
Martyn Edwards, Telegenic OB Unit
Manager for the match at the Kingsmeadow Stadium, commented:
"Having evaluated the UHD RF camera during our rig day, I had no
hesitation in offering the UHD wireless camera output to the match
director to be included in the live cut. Broadcast RF's impressive
UHD wireless delivery with low latency surpassed our expectancy. I
look forward to using the UHD wireless system from Broadcast RF in
the near-future."
About xG Technology, Inc.
xG Technology's brands provide wireless video solutions to
broadcast, law enforcement and defense markets, and private mobile
broadband networks for use in challenging environments. xG's brand
portfolio includes Integrated Microwave Technologies (IMT),
Vislink, and xMax.
IMT has pioneered advanced digital microwave systems and is a
trusted supplier to broadcast, sports and entertainment, and MAG
(Military, Aerospace & Government) markets. Their products are
recognized for high levels of performance, reliability, build
quality, extended operating ranges and compact form factors. More
information about IMT can be found at www.imt-solutions.com.
Vislink specializes in the wireless capture, delivery and
management of secure, high-quality, live video, and serves
broadcast & media and public safety & surveillance markets.
More information about Vislink can be found at
http://www.vislink.com/.
xMax is a secure, rapid-deploy mobile broadband system that
delivers mission-assured wireless connectivity in demanding
operating environments. It was designed to serve as an
expeditionary and critical communications network for use in
unpredictable scenarios and during fluid situations, making it
ideal for disaster response, emergency communications, and defense
applications. More information about xMax can be found at
http://www.xgtechnology.com/system-overview/. In addition to the
above business lines, xG has a dedicated Federal Sector Group (xG
Federal) focused on providing next-generation spectrum sharing
solutions to national defense, scientific research and other
federal organizations. Additional information about xG Federal can
be found at http://www.xgtechnology.com/technology/xg-federal/.
Based in Sarasota, Florida, xG
Technology has over 100 patents and pending patent applications. xG
is a publicly traded company listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market
(symbol: XGTI) For more information, please visit
www.xgtechnology.com.
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xG Technology:
Daniel
Carpini
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