Transmitters

WORK Microwave to feature SK-DV Modem DVB-S2 at CommunicAsia 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:00 +0000

The DVB-S2 Modem SK-DV leverages a feature set that includes VideoACM, traffic shaping, cross-layer design, Generic Stream Encapsulation (GSE) and OptiACM.

Rohde & Schwarz offers THU9 transmitters with higher power output

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:59:00 +0000

Rohde & Schwarz uses Doherty technology to achieve superior efficiency.

European broadcasters renew fight over spectrum

Sat, 11 May 2013 09:11:00 +0000

The long-running struggle over allocation of spectrum between European broadcasters and mobile operators has reached a new intensity.

Broadcasters, wireless carriers warn FCC about large guard bands

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:33:00 +0000

The group has provided the FCC with suggested optimal size of guard bands, including the required duplex gap necessary for a Frequency Division Duplex band plan.

The duplex gap in a Frequency Division Duplex band plan acts as a guard band between the transmit and receive channels.

New software from Rohde & Schwarz improves broadcast network QoS

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:04:00 +0000

A graphical configuration tool simplifies the integration of all devices, eliminating the need for time-consuming and costly complex third-party processes.

Users can set up the configuration themselves and modify it to meet changing requirements.

Missouri’s KRBK-TV creates single-frequency network for improved DMA coverage

Fri, 03 May 2013 14:48:00 +0000

Several stations in the U.S. have successfully deployed a single-frequency network to extend their reach.

Computer modeling is used in the pattern designs, and the patterns were confirmed at Jampro’s facility in Sacramento, CA, before the antennas were shipped to KRBK.

COMARK unveils MPTV-8000 solid-state DTV transmitter

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:15:00 +0000

The MPTV‐8000 series is available in both air and liquid cooling, and the product family covers 2kW through over 20kW output power levels.

IMT features GL digital fixed link at NAB Show

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:11:00 +0000

Available in all microwave bands from 2GHz to 23GHz, the GL Digital Fixed Link System can be configured as a split indoor/outdoor or completely indoor system.

Broadcast DTV

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Oded Bendov

The future is spectrally efficient, graceful degradation and higher payload receivable by hand-held devices up to the radio horizon.

Delivering breaking news with cellular uplinks

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:00:00 +0000

A tool to get live stories to viewers more quickly

WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: Broadcasters have always faced the problem of getting the story, especially live reports, back to the newsroom. Originally, film or tape was couriered back to base, a system that had great capacity but long latency. Microwave and satellite have been the mainstay of news operations over recent decades.

However, recently, the public has come to expect breaking news within seconds, not the hour or more it may take to get a DSNG truck to the scene. Since the roll-out of 3G services and the popularity of the smartphone, it is rare for a news event to happen without members of the public capturing video clips of the scene on their phones. Soon, the first reporters at a scene were adopting the cellphone as a way to capture news as it happened.