Setting the Standard

Stephanie

Welcome to the podcast dedicated to advanced radio technologies standards development, hosted by the Wireless Innovation Forum. Features interviews with industry leaders, current news and Forum project updates.

  1. 5d ago

    Episode 26.05 FCC OET Chief Andy Hendrickson with Forum CTO Andy Clegg

    In this special episode of Setting the Standard, Andy Hendrickson, Chief of the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET), discusses how his background in both commercial wireless networks and FCC enforcement informs his approach to spectrum management and wireless innovation with Forum CTO Andy Clegg of Valo Analytica. He emphasizes that while technologies evolve rapidly, engineering principles remain constant, and OET's role is to provide objective technical analysis that enables innovation while ensuring spectrum users can coexist effectively. The conversation highlights OET's work supporting FCC decisions on wireless, satellite, public safety, and emerging technologies. Hendrickson explains how the office studies new technologies such as AI-enabled networks, dynamic spectrum sharing, and direct-to-device satellite communications well before regulatory action may be required. He stresses the importance of data-driven decision making, transparent analysis, and collaboration with industry, academia, and standards organizations. A major focus of the discussion is artificial intelligence and its growing role in wireless communications. Hendrickson views AI as a powerful tool for improving network performance, spectrum utilization, interference detection, cybersecurity, and automation. However, he emphasizes that AI should enhance, not replace, engineering judgment and must remain transparent, verifiable, and grounded in sound science. The interview also explores experimental licensing, spectrum sharing, and satellite-terrestrial integration. Hendrickson notes that the FCC is working to modernize the experimental licensing process and sees direct-to-device satellite connectivity as one of the most promising developments in wireless. Across all these topics, he returns to a central theme: using rigorous engineering and coexistence-based spectrum management to support innovation while protecting existing users.

  2. 5d ago

    Episode 26.04 New GVP Project

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum.  I'm your host and Communications Director of the Forum, Stephanie Hamill.  Today I'm talking with Masoud Olfat of Federated Wireless and Richard Bernhardt of WISPA co-chairs of the Forum's new GVP task group. We'll discuss why it was formed and what it plans to accomplish.

  3. 5d ago

    Episode 26.03 Evolution of the SCA

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum.  I'm your host and Communications Director of the Forum, Stephanie Hamill. Today we have a special episode in honor of the Forum's 30th birthday, taking a journey through the evolution of the Software Communications Architecture and its impact on the software-defined radio ecosystem. To tell that story, I’ll be speaking with three people who were there at pivotal moments: – Dr. Joe Mitola, often referred to as the “father of the cognitive radio,” and the founding Chair the Forum - Kevin Richardson of MITRE one of the architects of the SCA – and the driving forces behind the T/Rx  Steve Bernier and Marv Rozner, from VIAVI This video contains snippets from the full interviews. To dive deeper into the SCA, from a marketing competition to the key to modern communication, from a DMR to the T/Rx, visit the links below: Deep dive into the beginning with Dr. Mitola    • Ep  26 03 Part 1 Evolution of the SCA Dr J...  Deep dive into the development with Kevin Richardson    • Ep  26 03 Part 2 Evolution of the SCA Kevi...  Deep dive into an inspiring current use case of the SCA with Marv Rozner and Steve Bernier, of Viavi    • Ep  26 03 Part 3 Evolution of the SCA Viavi  As always, you can access the standards here: https://sds.wirelessinnovation.org

  4. Apr 7

    Episode 25.04 TR 2016 and 2017 Andy Clegg

    Today we're talking with Andy Clegg of Baylor University and CTO of the Forum about his new Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Work Group and their newly published technical reports created to address spectrum sharing solutions for the future. Main points (AI generated): 0:50 – 2:32 Andy explains the creation of the Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (HDSS) Task Group within the Wireless Innovation Forum. Goal: extend spectrum sharing techniques (like CBRS and 6 GHz AFC) to support faster reconfiguration on much shorter time scales. TR 2017 defines time scales and provides a framework for “highly dynamic spectrum sharing” (H-DSS). TR 2016 builds on that and explores how to implement it with techniques and technologies. 2:32 – 4:19 TR 2017: defines time scales for different spectrum sharing regimes globally, leading to a new definition of H-DSS (sharing in seconds, not minutes/hours). TR 2016: explores techniques to make sharing more flexible and dynamic. 4:19 – 13:10 Key techniques and concepts discussed in TR 2016: Distributed incumbent sensing – using more, smaller sensors to improve detection and reduce false positives. RAN-based sensing – using base stations and handsets to detect incumbents, though technically challenging. Incumbent self-sensing – placing sensors directly with incumbents (e.g., on ships). DoD not yet supportive. Dynamic Protection Areas (DPAs) – extending and refining DPA neighborhoods, including airborne applications. Informing Incumbent Capability (IIC) – online portals for military to announce operations, enabling faster SAS adjustments. Closed-loop interference feedback – allowing incumbents to report actual interference, preventing overprotection and maximizing spectrum efficiency. Clutter detection – using sensing (possibly GPS-based) to measure environmental interference (trees, buildings, etc.) for more precise protection. 13:12 – 15:00 Future plans: Iterating and refining TR 2016. Adding more detail and results from ongoing experiments. Making TR 2016 a serial publication. Encouraging non-members to join and contribute to the HDSS task group. To learn more or to contribute to the group, please visit https://www.WirelessInnovation.org

  5. Apr 7

    Episode 26.02 30th Anniversary of the Forum with John Glossner

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum.  I'm your host and Communications Director of the Forum, Stephanie Hamill. Today I'm talking with John Glossner, CEO of the Forum about an important milestone in the Forum's history: our 30th Anniversary. We will talk about the Forum's origin story, and the vision of the future for this historic standards making group. Timestamps 00:46 A bit on the Forum's origin story and its evolution. MMITS Forum, the SCA and more. 02:52 The Forum’s role in today’s wireless landscape, particularly as it reaches this major milestone. 03:32 John's transition into the CEO role and his goals. 04:27 A look at the biggest opportunities or challenges the Forum plans to address in the next decade. 05:19 The importance of the membership in the Forum's success

  6. Apr 7

    Episode 26.01 Ep 26.01 Demystifying Forum Membership with Richard Bernhardt

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum.   Today we're talking with Richard Bernhardt of WISPA and President and Chairman of the Forum about Wireless Innovation Forum Membership - it's benefits and clearing up some misconceptions.

  7. 07/22/2025

    Global Perspectives on Spectrum Sharing with Prakash Moorut

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum.  I'm your host and Communications Director of the Forum, Stephanie Hamill.  In this episode, I'm talking with Prakash Moorut, Regulatory Advisor of the  Forum about the upcoming webinar on Global Perspectives on Spectrum Sharing, hosted by his organization Shure. Timestamps: 0:45 A bit about why the event is taking place and some background on our last spectrum sharing event. 2:05 What topics will be covered. 2:45 Who will be there. 3:30 Prakash's favorite topic that will be discussed … what was involved with the Paris Olympics wireless set up - how does one get a wireless mic on the top of the Eiffel Tower for a flawless performance anyway?  5:50 Who will benefit from this free webinar?   Check out the agenda and register for free here: https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/global-perspectives-on-spectrum-sharing-london   Event dates: Oct. 31 - Nov. 1   To learn more about Forum membership: https://www.wirelessinnovation.org/benefits-of-membership

  8. 07/22/2025

    Episode 25.03 - Welcome to the Forum's New CEO, John Glossner

    Hello and welcome to Setting the Standard, the podcast about wireless radio standards creation from the Wireless Innovation Forum. In this episode, I'm talking with New CEO John Glossner, about his background and thoughts on the future of the Forum. Timestamps: 0:24 A bit about his work with the Forum over the past 20 years or so. 2:33 Get to know John's professional background 4:01 Giving props to former CEO Lee Pucker, and reflecting on how he will be able to contribute to some of the exciting things happening at the Forum 5:45 An invitation to an open door Have an idea for a project to be explored in our Wireless Innovation Committee? You can contact us at any time at info@wirelessinnovation.org. For more information on WInnForum projects, visit https://www.WirelessInnovation.org

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Welcome to the podcast dedicated to advanced radio technologies standards development, hosted by the Wireless Innovation Forum. Features interviews with industry leaders, current news and Forum project updates.

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  • Creator
    Stephanie
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
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