Broadcasters are often asked why they do not make greater use of Single Frequency Networks (SFNs). This guide tells you why not all the SFN advantages can be maximized at the same time.
Broadcasters are often asked why they do not make greater use of Single Frequency Networks (SFNs). After all, they are hugely more spectrum efficient, aren’t they? Indeed, SFNs do have a number of advantages over Multiple Frequency Networks (MFNs). In particular, they can improve the quality of coverage and give more flexibility to network implementation – and they have potentially higher spectrum efficiency, too. However, they are associated with a number of technical and non-technical constraints. This guide tells you why not all the advantages can be maximized at the same time.
