Setting the Standard

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.

Setting the Standard is a technology podcast hosted by Stephanie, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Stephanie hosts Setting the Standard, a technology show with 26 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Episode 26.03 Evolution of the SCA

  Jul 30, 202611 minS26

  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

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  Episode 26.04 New GVP Project

  Jul 30, 202616 minS26

  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.

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

  Jul 30, 202638 minS26

  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.

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  Episode 26.02 30th Anniversary of the Forum with John Glossner

  Apr 7, 20266 minS26

  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

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  Episode 26.01 Ep 26.01 Demystifying Forum Membership with Richard Bernhardt

  Apr 7, 20268 minS26

  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.

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