Using IDX Cam-Wave CW-5HD wireless video transmission for live event coverage

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2010Video Assist and Video Accessories forum

16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The CW-5HD can transmit stable video signals for live multicam productions over distances exceeding 100 meters indoors with minimal or imperceptible delay.
Signal transmission works more reliably indoors than outdoors due to reflections.
Transmitting in SD mode may provide better reliability than HD mode, though this was not definitively confirmed.
When using the CW-5HD with a production switcher, genlocking the signal is necessary, and modern switchers with internal frame synchronizers can limit delay to approximately one frame.
Range is approximately 20 to 30 meters in typical conditions, but actual performance can extend significantly beyond this depending on the environment and interference.
Positioning the receiver as close as possible to the transmission area and mounting it at height improves signal reliability by providing a clear line of sight.
The CW-5HD is unsuitable for broadcast television work but can work adequately for non-broadcast live event relays.
Green line artifacts appearing on the display may indicate RF signal contamination from other transmitters or receivers in the vicinity.

The 2010 discussion reflects older equipment capabilities and may not apply to current hardware.
Range and reliability vary significantly based on environmental factors including building materials, RF interference, and receiver placement.
One user reported successful operation in an arena environment but later experienced interference issues that remained unresolved in the thread.
Performance difference between SD and HD transmission modes was mentioned but not scientifically tested or confirmed.