1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; Have you ever thought of an MWD being similar to a smartphone? In terms of a short range communication think of the bluetooth and a short-hop. Your cellular communication would be your mudpule or electromagnetic&amp;nbsp; telemetry as the long range communication. This standard wireless protocol allows you to have utility for multiple devices. Ken discusses how this mechanical structure could evolve for the smart BHA peripherals that all locally communicate with the MWD.&amp;nbsp; Got any questions? Send them to podcast@erdosmiller.com &amp;nbsp; ***Thank you to our Sponsor Gibson Reports!*** https://www.gibsonreports.com/productandservices Be sure to check them out for your Industry Report. &amp;nbsp; NPT Podcast: The Erdos Miller Drilling Technology Podcast https://www.erdosmiller.com/ <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/11476298/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/53737556