TV transmitters, feedline, antennas, towers, services
Screen Service Broadcasting MAGNUM Series
Digital TV transmitters for SFN and MFN networks; feature a built-in SFN adapter and advanced technology, which allows implementation of all modulation patterns for either digital or analog in the same hardware; firmware allows zero-error signal processing thanks to an internal 32-bit architecture; the SDT ARK-1 is an all-in-one transposer and transmitter for all modulation, including the ISDB-Tb.
+39 030 358 2225;www.screen.it
Booth: C1925
TRANSMITTER
Axcera 6X series
Liquid-cooled transmitter uses the company's frequency agile exciter and the latest LDMOS devices for broadband operation across the entire UHF band; power amplifier systems operate at the highest power density available, reducing floor space requirements; uses parallel amplifier and power supply modules, which can be removed and replaced while the transmitter is on the air.
800-215-2614;www.axcera.com
Booth: C8546D, C1319
DTV TRANSMITTERS
Harris Maxiva
A range of compact, efficient liquid-cooled (high-power) and air-cooled (low-power) UHF transmitters; the company's MPH platform can be installed inside Maxiva and other DTV transmitters to create a compact multiplatform transmission solution, delivering DTV, HDTV and mobile DTV services together in the same slice of bandwidth.
800-231-9673;www.harris.com
Booth: N2502
DISTRIBUTION AMPLIFIERS
Harris 3Gb/s Distribution Amplifiers
3Gb/s/HD/SD/ASI fiber distribution amplifiers; provide broadcasters with a unique combination of configurations, including single-channel transceiver, dual-channel fiber transmitter, dual-channel fiber receiver, and dual-channel fiber receiver with dual fiber transmitters per channel; the DA-HRO6803+D is a single-channel 1×8 DA with O-to-E or E-to-O conversion; the DA-DHREO6803+D is a dual-channel 1×4 DA with E-to-O conversion; the DA-DHROE6803+D is a dual-channel 1×4 DA with O-to-E conversion; the DA-DHROOE6803+D is a dual-channel 1×4 DA with O-to-E conversion.
800-231-9673;www.harris.com
Booth: N2502
ANTENNA
Broadcast Microwave Services (BMS) DiversaTracker
Directional/diversity receive antenna with built-in controller; when combined with the DR6000 receiver, creates a system that combines the benefits of six-way diversity reception with the extended range that a dedicated tracking antenna affords.
800-669-9667;www.bms-inc.com
Booth: C2318
SMART ANTENNA SYSTEM
NSI NuPod
A low profile, lightweight system that incorporates a directional antenna and continuous rotation positioner encapsulated within a nonconductive radome; specifically designed for mobile applications; features embedded control, which provides automatic alignment of the directional antenna and greatly simplifies operation; can be remotely controlled by the NSI MC5; ideal for transmit as well as receive applications.
410-964-8400;www.nsystems.com
Booth: C1715
TOWER ERECTION, ANTENNA INSTALLATION
Radian Communications Services
Produces broadcast towers up to 2000ft; performs tower erection and antenna installations with in-house full-time field crews; provides inspections and engineering structural analyses; installs combiners, filters and transmitters for AM, FM and HDTV as well as LPTV/FM translators.
905-339-4059www.radianbroadcast.com
Booth: C3009
TRANSMITTERS
Emcee Titanium series
Medium power UHF transmitters and translators; available in power output options of 250W to 2KW of average power; using high efficiency amplifiers and a unique high density air cooling system, it produces a large amount of power while consuming low amounts of electrical power.
480-315-1666;www.emcee.com
Booth: C1415
SURGE PROTECTION
Emerson Network Islatrol BC series
Active Tracking Filters designed to protect broadcast equipment from component degradation, malfunction and shortened life associated with AC power line spikes, transients and noise; feature 15-80 kA surge protection and 47Hz-63Hz line frequency; offers .5 ns response time; available in units noted from 15-1200 amps; RMS voltage input ranges from 105V to more than 480V.
800-288-6169;www.emersonnetworkpower.com
Booth: C1732
HD WIRELESS CAMERA TRANSMITTER
Link Research L1500
Supports a wide selection of RF modules that can be swapped over to operate in bands of 1.4GHz to 7.5GHz; uses the company's encoding and modulation methods to cut transmission delays to about one frame, making the transmitter suitable for live sports productions; includes options for camera control for Sony and Thomson Grass Valley cameras.
+44 1923 474060;www.linkres.co.uk
Booth: C2107
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