ElectroniCast Consultants
United States Microwave Video Link Equipment
Used in Electronic News Gathering/Outside Broadcast (ENG/OB)
Market Forecast and Analysis (2009-2016)
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In 2009, conditions in the US commercial microwave wireless video link equipment
marketplace, specifically addressing the Electronic News Gathering / Outside Broadcast
(ENG/OB) industry sectors, were difficult mostly due to the economic downturn. The
financial crisis, initially referred to in the media as a "credit crunch" or "credit crisis" and
upgraded by many in terminology to “GD-2” (Great Depression number 2), which began
back in July 2007. The economic downturn greatly affected the advertisement revenues
of the television broadcasters (TV stations); thereby forcing a decline in ENG/OB
expenditures for microwave video link equipment.
Several suppliers of microwave video link equipment manufacturers reported revenue
declines in 2009, pertaining to the ENG/OB sector in the United States; however, the
second-half of 2009 was up versus the first-half, and ElectroniCast is forecasting an
increase in consumption for 2010-2016.
This study report provides 2009 market data review, plus 2010-2016 market forecast of
selected microwave video products, which are used by the Electronic News Gathering,
Outside Broadcast (ENG/OB) industry sectors in the United States (see Table 1).
ElectroniCast presents the market analysis and forecast, segmented by the four main
regional divisions used by the United States Census Bureau, as listed below:
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Northeast United States
Midwest United States
Western United States
Southern United States
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Table 1
Microwave Wireless Video Link Equipment Category List
Transmitter: Central (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Central (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Transmitter: Portable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Portable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Transmitter: Wireless Camera/Mountable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Transmitter: Wireless Camera/Mountable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Receiver: Central (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Receiver: Central (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Receiver: Portable (5.8 GHz and Lower)
Receiver: Portable (Higher than 5.8 GHz)
Antenna: Fixed/Installed (Central/Station/Tower)
Antenna: Standalone Portable (Field/Van/Avionic)
The market forecast data are presented for the selected microwave/ wireless video link
products, segmented by the following functions:
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Consumption Value (US$, million)
Quantity (number/units)
Average Selling Prices (ASP $, each)
The consumption value is determined by multiplying the number of units by the average
selling price. The average selling prices are based on the price of the devices at the
initial factory level. The consumption values are based on the end-user application and
the end-user region.
Chapter 1 provides an Executive Summary of the market forecasts by each region of
the USA and a top-level (summary) of the equipment-type.
Chapter 2 includes the USA (total market) forecasts and demand analysis, in regards to
the selected microwave video link products covered in this study report (see Table
1.1.1), as well as the specifications and technology overviews.
Chapter 3 includes the USA regional (geographic market) forecasts and demand
analysis, in regards to the selected microwave video link equipment.
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Chapter 4 provides an analysis of competitive environment, relative to ENG/OB
customer sector in the United States.
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List leading competitors and/or related companies
Company Profile Briefs
2009 market share estimates of leading competitors
SWOT analysis of leading competitors
Chapter 5 provides and overview of operating frequency and modulation technology
Chapter 6 provides an explanation (tutorial) of the Research Methodology.
Chapter 7 provides an explanation (tutorial) of the Microsoft Excel Database
Spreadsheet, which details the 2009-2016 market forecast.
The actual market forecast database/ (Excel spreadsheet) and PowerPoint slides are
provided in the addendum of this report.
Table of Contents
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USA Microwave Video Link Equipment – ENG/OB Market Forecast and Analysis
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1.1
Executive Summary
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2.2
2.3
2.4
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3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
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4.2
United States Market Forecast by Product Type
Overview
Transmitters
Receivers
Antennas
USA Regional Market Forecast by Product Type
Overview
Northeast Region of the United States
Midwest Region of the United States
West Region of the United States
South Region of the United States
Competitive Analysis
List of Selected Competitors and/or Related Companies
Selected Companies: Profile Briefs and web-addresses
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ADC
Adtran, Inc.
Advanced Microwave Products (AMP)
Advent (Vislink)
Agilent Technologies
Aircom International
Alcatel-Lucent
Andrew (CommScope)
AValon RF
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Axcera
Axxcelera Broadband Wireless (Moseley)
Azure Communications, Inc.
Beijing HuanJia Telecom Technology Company
Boxx TV
Broadcast Microwave Services, Inc. (BMS) / Cohu / AVS
CAP Wireless, Inc. (Creative Amplification Products)
Ceragon Networks Ltd.
Cobham Defense Electronic Systems Division
Cobham plc (DTC Communications, SPARTA, Global Microwave Systems (GMS),
MMI, M/A-Com, Sensor and Antenna Systems,
Lansdale, Inc. (SASL), S-TEC, Atlantic Microwave, others
Codan
Communication Infrastructure Corporation
Crane Aerospace & Electronics (STC Microwave Systems)
dB Control
Digisat Incorporated
DTC Communications (Cobham plc)
Enterprise Control Systems Ltd (ECS)
Frontline Communications
Fujitsu
Gigacom
Harris Corporation
Defense Communications and Electronics / RF Communications
Government Communications Systems / Civil Programs, National Intelligence
Harris Stratex Networks
HERNIS (Vislink plc)
Herley Industries, Inc.
Hybrid Design Systems
JVC Professional Products Company
KEYCOM Characteristic Technologies
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.,
KUHNE electronic GmbH
Link - Link Research Limited (Vislink)
Loral Space & Communications
Lorch Microwave
Microwave Networks (MNI)
Microwave Radio Communications (Vislink plc)
MITEQ
Moseley
Motorola
Myers Engineering International, Inc. (MEI)
Navtech Systems, Ltd.
NEC America, Inc.
Radio Communications Systems Division
Nomad Innovations, LLC (LiveEdge.tv)
Nortel Networks
Northrop Grumman: Microelectronic Products & Services
Northrop Grumman: Radio Frequency Combat and Information Systems
NS Microwave (A Wholly Owned Subsidiary of The Allied Defense Group)
The Allied Defense Group, Inc.
N Systems
NVISION, Inc.
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Pacific Microwave Research, Inc. (Vislink)
Patex (UK) Ltd
Peninsula Engineering Solutions, Inc.
PROCOM International
Proxim Wireless Corp. (Western Multiplex)
Qualcomm Incorporated
Radio-Frequency Systems
Radiometrix
Radio Modules Ltd.
Radio Waves, Inc.
Raytheon JPS Communications
Riedel
ROHN Products, LLC
Saab Microwave Systems
Shenzhen Clarivoyance Intellect Electronic Co., Ltd
Siemens Plc
SIWI Electronic (Chengdu SIWI Electronic)
Spectrum Microwave, Inc.
SSB Electronic USA
Stealth Microwave
STM Group
Synetic Systems Group, Ltd.
TANDBERG Television (Ericsson Group)
Taoglas Antennas
Teamcast
Telect
Telegesis (Zigbee)
Terrasat Communications Inc.
Tesoel AB
TV One
Unique Broadband Systems Ltd
ViewCast Corporation
Vislink (MRC Radio, Link Research, Advent, Hernis, PMR, WTS)
Vitec Group Plc (RF Extreme, LLC: RF Central, Nucomm)
Wescom
Westell Technologies, Inc.
Western Technical Services (WTS) (Vislink)
WIRELESS INFRASTRUCTURE SERVICES
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Market Share Estimates
Selected Companies: SWOT and Market Opportunity Analysis
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Technology Overview – ENG/OB
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Market Research Methodology
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Market Forecast Data Base
Overview
Tutorial
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Addendum
Excel Data Base Spreadsheets (USA Total/Regional Market Forecast)
Detailed Data: ASP ($, each); Quantity (Million); Value ($, Million) for all four (4) Regions
Power Point Market Data Figures (USA Market Forecast)
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– List of Figures –
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Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB in the USA, 2009-2016 ($, Million)
3G/4G Electronic News-Gathering (ENG) Wireless Camera Mount Transmitter
Wireless Camera-Mounted Transmitter
Small Portable Wireless SD/HD Capable Transmitter for ENG
Portable 2 GHz Digital Transmitter
The Diversity HD/SD Receiver
ENG Equipment Inside of a News Van
Portable Parabolic High Gain Antenna
USA Regional Market Share (%) of Microwave Video Link Products: ENG/OB (2009)
Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB in the USA, By Region (2009-2016: $, Million)
Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB Northeast Region (USA), (2009-2016: $, Million)
Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB Midwest Region (USA), (2009-2016: $, Million)
Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB West Region (USA), (2009-2016: $, Million)
Microwave Video Link Products Used in ENG/OB South Region (USA), (2009-2016: $, Million)
USA Competitor Market Share (%) Estimates of Selected Equipment, ENG/OB (2009: $, Million)
MIMO Transmitter
Evolution of Research Emphasis During Technology Life Cycle
Market Research & Forecasting Methodology
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– List of Tables –
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Microwave Wireless Video Link Equipment Category List
Microwave Video Link Products in ENG/OB in the United States, By Region (2009-2016, $ Million)
Typical Sales Cycle for Microwave Video Link Equipment
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Top-Level Products in the USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Top-Level Products in the USA (2009-2016,Quantity)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Top-Level Products in the USA (2009-2016, ASP)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the USA (2009-2016,Quantity of Units)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the USA (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Video Link Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Video Link Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP, Each)
USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, $ Million)
USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, Quantity of Units)
USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
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List of Tables – Continued
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50 Largest Cities of the United States
List of States in the Northeast Region of the United States
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Northeast USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Northeast USA (2009-2016 Quantity)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Northeast USA (2009-2016, ASP)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP, Each)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, $ Million)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, Quantity of Units)
Northeast USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
List of States in the Midwest Region of the United States
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Midwest USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Midwest USA (2009-2016 Quantity)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the Midwest USA (2009-2016, ASP)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP, Each)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, $ Million)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, Quantity of Units)
Midwest USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
List of States in the West Region of the United States
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the West USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the West USA (2009-2016 Quantity)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the West USA (2009-2016, ASP)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
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List of Tables – Continued
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3.5.1
3.5.2
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
3.5.6
3.5.7
3.5.8
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3.5.22
4.4.1
4.4.2
7.1.1
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
West USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
West USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
West USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
West USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP, Each)
West USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, $ Million)
West USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, Quantity of Units)
West USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
List of States in the South Region of the United States
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the South USA (2009-2016, $ Million)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the South USA (2009-2016 Quantity)
ENG/OB Forecast of Microwave Video Link Products in the South USA (2009-2016, ASP)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
South USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
South USA: ENG/OB Wireless Camera Transmitters, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
South USA: ENG/OB Central Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, Quantity)
South USA: ENG/OB Portable Microwave Receivers, By Frequency (2009-2016, ASP, Each)
South USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, $ Million)
South USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, Quantity of Units)
South USA: ENG/OB Microwave Video Link Antennas, By Type (2009-2016, ASP, $ Each)
SWOT Analysis
SWOT Analysis
Microwave Wireless Video Link Equipment Market Forecast Data Base Category List
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