XGN Launches the first solution in the World for the General Public to receive 5G over-the-air Broadcast signals.

XGen Network, LLC ( XGN), a network operator for the 5G Broadcasting television stations is excited to announce the launch of the first solution for the general public to receive an over-the-air 5G Broadcast signal on an SDR with downloadable software.  

The live stream of the launch will be on Friday, October 13th, 2023 at 11 am Eastern and can be viewed at www.5gBroadcasting.org.  

The SDR software download enables SDR owners, most notably ham radio operators, the ability to receive WWOO’s Boston over-the-air 5G Broadcast signal, provided they have the minimum system requirements as outlined on the XGN website and live within the broadcast contour of WWOO. 

SDR owners are encouraged to visit the XGN website and read through the instructions carefully. It is also recommended that the deployment of the SDR package be done so by an IT professional.  

XGN founder and CEO “SuperFrank” Copsidas remarks, “This is another exciting first for the US in the world of 5G Broadcasting. This is the first opportunity for the general public to receive an over-the-air 5G Broadcast signal on a Linux based SDR. While SDR’s are a specialty, every new platform must start somewhere and this is just the start! This deployment is the first opportunity in the world for the general public to receive an over-the-air 5G Broadcast signal to enjoy France 24 in English. This is the very same SDR set up used for the proof of concept exactly one month ago, September 13th, 2023.”  

On September 13th, 2023, XGN teamed up with WWOO-LD and showed a proof of concept for over-the-air 5G broadcast with a 1080p programming stream of content from France 24 transmitted directly to developmental smartphones and an SDR plus a successful test of emergency alert services.