# RF camera for live sports / IMAG (WF-03)

Data version 6d29e2f86993, built 2026-10-26; facts on this page checked 2026-10-21 to 2026-10-22.

- Id: `wf.WF-03`. Segments: broadcast, live production.
- Chain: Ranger Mk II or Bolt 7 MAX TX → RX at OB truck or FOH.
- [Build a kit for this workflow](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03/kit.md): pick a product per slot and see the lines priced per currency.
- Ready kits by cameras (slots 2, 4 scale): [1 camera](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03/kit.md?preset=cameras&n=1) · [2 cameras](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03/kit.md?preset=cameras&n=2) · [3 cameras](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03/kit.md?preset=cameras&n=3) · [4 cameras](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-03/kit.md?preset=cameras&n=4). Each slot's pick follows the workflow sheet: its strongest-fit current candidate, then the sheet's order. It is not a Teradek recommendation; the other candidates are listed with their prices.

## Jobs it serves

As customers describe them, from Teradek's question catalogue:

- Q03 "We need a roaming handheld camera on the pitch and the truck is 400 m away." (broadcast, live production).
- Q18 "A theatre needs IMAG of the stage on side screens with no visible delay." (live production); or [On-set zero-delay monitoring](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-09.md).
- Q19 "An esports arena needs 6 wireless cameras in a hall full of Wi-Fi." (live production); or [Multi-camera live production (worship, education, corporate, concerts) (draft: corrections pending)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-07.md).
- Q25 "A marathon broadcast with motorbike cameras over 42 km." (broadcast); or [ENG / breaking news live shot](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/workflows/wf.WF-01.md).

## Slots, in order

1. Source: [Gimbal / Steadicam](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.gimbal-steadicam); [Broadcast or cine camera](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.broadcast-or-cine-camera).
2. Link, 1 set per HD camera: [Ranger Mk II](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-mk-ii.md) (core fit); [Ranger Micro](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-micro.md) (core fit); [Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless TX (announced, not sold yet)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-7-tx.md) (supporting fit); [RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rf-x.md) (core fit).
3. Network (optional): [RF coordinator](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.rf-coordinator); [National spectrum licence (e.g. CRC Bulgaria)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.national-spectrum-licence).
4. Receive, 1 set per HD camera: [Ranger Mk II](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-mk-ii.md) (core fit); [Ranger Micro](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-micro.md) (core fit); [Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless RX (announced, not sold yet)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-7-rx.md) (supporting fit); [RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rf-x.md) (core fit); [Bolt 6 10K RX](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-6-xt-10k-rx.md) (supporting fit).
5. Consume: [OB truck switcher / FOH](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.ob-truck-switcher); [LED wall processor](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.led-wall-processor); [Broadcast feed](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.broadcast-feed).

## Products by fit

- Core: [Ranger Micro](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-micro.md) (link), [Ranger Mk II](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-mk-ii.md) (link), [RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rf-x.md) (link), [Ranger Micro](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-micro.md) (receive), [Ranger Mk II](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.ranger-mk-ii.md) (receive), [RF-X Video Auto Switcher Auto-Switcher for Bolt 4K/6 and Ranger RXs](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.rf-x.md) (receive).
- Supporting: [Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless TX (announced, not sold yet)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-7-tx.md) (link), [Bolt 6 10K RX](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-6-xt-10k-rx.md) (receive), [Bolt 7 12G-SDI/HDMI Wireless RX (announced, not sold yet)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-7-rx.md) (receive).
- Optional: [Bolt 6 LT TX](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-6-lt-tx.md) (link), [Bolt 6 LT RX](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/products/prod.bolt-6-lt-rx.md) (receive).

## Planning numbers

- RF camera for live sports / IMAG: latency budget — Not collected yet.
- RF camera for live sports / IMAG: uplink needed — Not collected yet.
- RF camera for live sports / IMAG: crew size — Not collected yet.
- RF camera for live sports / IMAG: typical duration — Not collected yet.
- RF camera for live sports / IMAG: cost drivers: Hardware, spectrum licence fees, antennas.
- Companion gear: [Gimbal / Steadicam](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.gimbal-steadicam), [RF coordinator](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.rf-coordinator), [National spectrum licence (e.g. CRC Bulgaria)](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.national-spectrum-licence), [LED wall processor](https://specs-dev.teradek.com/api/third-party/tp.generic.led-wall-processor).

## Facts

- RF camera for live sports / IMAG, facts: Not collected yet.

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