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RFS Broadcast Solutions
Your unrivaled partner at the broadcast frontier
T h e C l e a r C h o i c e ®
Capture the booming
broadcast market
with RFS’ future-proof
solution
Broadcast in the digital era
The global broadcast industry is one of Radio Frequency Systems® (RFS) offers
the most dynamic environments on the broadcast solutions based on 40 years of
planet. Widespread migration to digital design and development experience. Its
broadcasting and emerging mobile leadership in the sector is underpinned by
platforms present an enormous commercial clear differentiators:
opportunity—but also demand a unique
breed of solutions. The most comprehensive range of end-
to-end broadcast systems on the market,
Broadcasters, wireless communications with solutions for FM radio, VHF and UHF
companies, transmission site owners, TV, and the emerging L-band.
broadcast consultants and transmitter
equipment vendors (OEMs) require a variety A holistic design approach that ensures
of RF solutions that can simultaneously that every system is optimized for the
optimize and minimize capital and best possible performance, reliability and
operating expenditures (CAPEX and OPEX), minimum total cost of ownership.
utilize existing site assets, ensure availability
of existing services, provide future capacity A demonstrated commitment to
and flexibility, and support the convergence R&D, which is at the source of many
of broadcast and mobile industries. breakthroughs in digital antenna and RF
combiner technology.
RFS is indisputably the world leader
in tailored broadband antenna
systems—your unrivaled partner
at the broadcast frontier.
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Total performance and guaranteed
value over the total lifecycle
RFS is committed to developing cutting-edge, premium
performance broadcast solutions that are highly cost effective.
The target is a total performance package that spans the total
lifetime of any system.
Premium electrical performance Shared infrastructure
Featuring meticulous end-to-end system RFS broadband systems are specially
design and optimization, each RFS engineered to support multiple services—
broadcast system is finely tuned to deliver up to 16 in some cases, permitting both
premium performance over many years. CAPEX and OPEX to be amortized across
the cost of all services, and yielding
Mechanical and environmental significant savings.
robustness
Rugged construction and corrosion- Flexible and future-proof
resistance measures ensure RFS systems Flexible RFS systems are conceived to
work reliably even in the harshest continuously accommodate new services,
environments and at the most demanding thus making networks future-proof and
operating levels. guaranteeing their value over the total
lifecycle.
Brilliantly broadband. Inherently cost-efficient.
In today’s dynamic digital environment, there is a distinct shift towards shared
broadcast infrastructure—optimizing both capital and operational expenditures.
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RFS specializes in the design and manufacture of tailored broadband systems
to fulfill this growing need. These systems are not only uniquely cost-efficient
for today’s services, but are future-proofed for tomorrow’s needs.
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The widest range of
fixed television and radio
solutions
Comprehensive range The original and leading
of antenna systems manufacturer of coaxial
transmission lines
Since no two networks RFS offers the most comprehensive range RFS’ world-leading HELIFLEX® air-dielectric
are identical, RFS is primed of premium performance antenna solutions coaxial transmission line is fast and easy
for both television and radio. These include: to install, with maximum site toughness
to provide the widest and flexibility as well as a complete range
possible range of options. Broadband panel arrays of connectors. Available in a wide range
Its market-leading range With all polarization options available, RFS of sizes (3/8-inch to 9-inch diameter),
of end-to-end broadcast broadband panel arrays support Bands I, II HELIFLEX® supports all analog and digital
(87.5-108MHz), III (174-240MHz), IV and V television, radio, and mobile television/
solutions encompasses all (470-860MHz). Each array can be tailored media applications. HELIFLEX®’s electrical
RF equipment from the for specific coverage and power-handling performance is unsurpassed, delivering
output of the transmitter capability. RFS broadband antennas feature consistently low VSWR across the entire
to the antenna. This RFS’ patent-pending Variable Polarization broadcast band, and low attenuation
Technology (VPT). VPT enables user-defined performance; moreover, it is one of the
provides the optimum polarization ratios from horizontal to few flexible feeder cables that can support
blend of hybrid solutions, elliptical for full circular polarization. the high-power requirements of multiple
channel combining, system broadcast services.
upgrades/replacements Top-mount antennas
RFS offers a range of lightweight and low-
and power handling. profile antennas (including slot, dipole,
collinear and superturnstile) that support
single or multi-channel television services.
Side-mount antennas
Providing a range of polarization and power
options, RFS’ side-mount antennas are a
flexible alternative for television and radio
applications.
Whichever broadcast band is in use for
fixed television or radio broadcast, RFS is
fully conversant with all global broadcasting
standards and emerging digital
technologies, including:
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Television (analog and digital) — DVB-T,
ATSC, ISDB-T, DMB-T/H, PAL, NTSC, etc.
Radio (analog and digital) — FM, DAB,
DAB+, HD Radio
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Versatile combiner Real-time, addressable
systems RF switching and
monitoring systems
RFS is a pioneer, Emmy Award- RFS provides tailored RF switch-frames
winning leader in RF combining and for broadcast switching applications.
filtering technologies, with solutions A key element is the unique RFS Rapid
for the widest range of applications Release U-Link system, a modular,
in all popular television and radio scalable system that allows switching to
broadcast bands. Combining systems be completed in seconds.
encompass a range of balanced, star-
point (branched), commutating line An optional feature is a digital RF
and manifold combiners, depending monitoring system that provides an
on frequency spacing and required active mimic display of the U-Link
performance. configuration, and allows digital
monitoring of output coaxial
Coaxial filter technology equipment parameters (such as
RFS coaxial filters, the primary power and VSWR).
component of its VHF and UHF
combiners, are available with two,
three, four, five, six or seven poles,
depending on the level of filtering
Premium ancillary
required. Additionally, six, eight, ten hardware Emmy Award-
or twelve-pole cross-coupled filters winning
are also available. Now featuring RFS offers a complete range of premium technology
PeakPower+TM technology. ancillary components, including rigid An Emmy Award, the
coaxial transmission lines, mounting U.S. television industry’s
Directional waveguide hardware, pressurization equipment highest honor, was
technology and accessories. bestowed on RFS for
its pioneering work
For high-power UHF combining
on ‘adjacent channel
applications, RFS’ unique directional combiners’. This
waveguide combiner offers superior technology makes it
performance in a compact footprint. unnecessary to deploy
new antenna systems and
towers in order to run
digital and analog systems
concurrently during TV’s
digital switchover, saving
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the industry millions of
dollars.
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A world of mobile TV
Solutions for all broadcast Beyond broadcast:
mobile TV spectrums understanding mobile TV
from all angles
Mobile TV is the focus RFS’ fast-evolving range of solutions for Another key differentiator for RFS is
mobile media and TV applications include: that it is not just a broadcast technology
of an industry-wide company. RFS is a global leader in wireless
convergence between VHF solutions (170 to 240MHz) communications infrastructure—including
mobile carriers, RFS’ VHF antenna systems, including base station antennas, site optimization
broadcasters, infrastructure combining technology, switch frames, panel products, coaxial transmission lines, wireless
arrays and transmission lines, are ideal to indoor solutions, and microwave antenna
owners and content support mobile media platforms (such as systems. This means RFS understands
providers. RFS’ advanced DMB) in Band III. All polarization options mobile TV from all angles and is your ideal
Mobile TV solution set is are available, including a four-dipole array partner for convergence.
readily harnessed to boost that allows separate vertically polarized
and horizontally polarized services to be 3G networks
infrastructure owners’ and broadcast via the same aperture. RFS delivers wireless infrastructure solutions
broadcasters’ activities for 3G networks in all corners of the globe;
in this exciting field. And UHF solutions (460 to 860MHz) these are likely to prove an integral facet
with its wide portfolio of RFS offers an extensive range of medium to of mobile TV networks, providing the
high-power UHF antenna and filter/combiner backchannel for interactivity.
supporting technologies, systems to support broadcast network-based
RFS can deliver solutions mobile TV in the UHF band. These can In-building coverage
compatible with the accommodate simultaneous transmission of Widely regarded as the ‘make or break’
full range of mobile TV fixed and mobile TV services. of mobile TV networks, in-building and
in-tunnel coverage will largely be achieved
broadcast technology UHF lightweight antennas through distributed RF systems. RFS’
choices. In support of cellular network overlays, ClearFill® suite of wireless indoor solutions is
RFS offers a suite of vertically, horizontally the ideal solution.
and circularly polarized, low-profile and
lightweight UHF antennas that are ideal for Wireless backhaul
deployment at existing base station sites. RFS’ wireless transmission network solutions
provide the system capacity, performance,
L-band solutions (1452 to 1675MHz) reliability, longevity and rapid deployment
RFS’ mobile TV solutions for L-Band include a demanded by the communications sector.
series of broadband vertically polarized panel
antennas and collinear antennas ideal for
deploying at mobile base stations. Circularly
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polarized antennas and high-order filters are
also in the product road map.
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Solutions for all broadcast
mobile TV choices
RFS also provides the full range of mobile TV
broadcast choices: Network models
for mobile TV
Multiple technology platforms
Digital Video Broadcast to Handheld (DVB-H Cellular overlay
and DVB-S/H), FLO TV™ Digital Multimedia model
Broadcasting (DMB), Integrated Services Digital
Broadcasting-Terrestrial (ISDB-T).
Three frequency bands
UHF (460 to 860MHz), VHF (170 to 240MHz)
and L-Band (1452 to 1675MHz).
High-power terrestrial
broadcast model
Three network models
Mobile network overlay; high-power terrestrial
broadcast overlay; hybrid satellite/terrestrial.
Three or more polarizations
Horizontal, vertical, circular or mixed.
Hybrid satellite /
terrestrial model
On-the-ground mobile TV experience
RFS has demonstrated experience in mobile TV deployments,
participating in technical trials across the UK, Europe and
Australia during the technology’s infancy, and, more recently,
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in real-world deployments of mobile media services.
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Four corners of the globe:
RFS is tried, tested and true
China mobilized for L.A. broadcasting Taking a stake Meeting Australia’s Tailored antenna
mobile TV in the limelight in Europe’s DSO DTV challenge system for TV Globo,
campaign Brazil
A complete VHF antenna RFS provided a In support of several Collaborating with A complete, tailored VHF
solution from RFS sophisticated digital/ European digital Australia’s broadcast antenna and UHF system
allowed Guangdong analog combined UHF television (DTV) transmission service was supplied to one the
Mobile Television system on Mount Wilson switchover (DSO) providers, RFS provided world’s largest broadcast
Media Co. Ltd to for a consortium of four projects, RFS has systems to support groups, TV Globo,
deliver one of China’s Los Angeles broadcasters. designed, installed triplecasting of analog, in Brazil. Specifically
first mobile television Dual RFS broadband and commissioned digital and high- designed for the project,
services. The DMB panel arrays provide advanced broadcast definition DTV at sites the Band I VHF antenna
network incorporates sculpted signals that antenna solutions for in major cities and rural provides unrivalled
multiple sites across the protect the Mexican leading broadcasters and locations across the entire pattern circularity
Guangdong cities of border and eliminate infrastructure operators. country. These comprised and premium VSWR
Guangzhou, Foshan, wasted power over As an ongoing partner in VHF and UHF antenna performance.
Zhongshan, Dongguan, the ocean. These are these historic transitions, systems, including
Shenzhen and Zhuhai. supported by a pair of RFS has supplied key the world’s first UHF
RFS has supplied two- parallel RFS directional components of complete directional waveguide
channel VHF Band III waveguide combiner multi-channel DTV combiner. The broadband
combined antenna chains. The high-power solutions that are now systems ensure uniform
systems. system has the capacity on-air. coverage and minimized
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for 12 services in total. interference.
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A decade of India’s nationwide Weimar gets DTV New broadcast DTV climbs mountains
broadcast networks FM push station for Bahrain in Taiwan
in Thailand
For nearly 10 years, RFS As part of India’s RFS has supplied RFS provided design, In the challenging
has worked closely with massive multi-city broadcast solutions to delivery and installation environment of
the engineering teams common transmission many sites as part of supervision of UHF TV mountainous Taiwan,
of Thailand’s various infrastructure project, Germany’s DTV rollout and FM radio antenna RFS provided digital
broadcasters, providing RFS was enlisted to and digital switchover. In and combiner systems broadcast infrastructure
unique solutions for design and supply fully the rural city of Weimar, for a new broadcast and services to a
broadcast network engineered FM radio RFS supplied a fully station in Bahrain. To consortium of Taiwanese
expansions. Primarily, broadcast systems. engineered three-channel accommodate the high- broadcasters. RFS
this has involved RF Each broadband (12-service) UHF antenna/ power requirements of supplied solutions for 11
signal strength mapping, system is tailored to combiner system that the UHF system, RFS DTV sites, including UHF
plus system design, the Indian broadcast allowed a ‘hard cutover’ supplied a six-channel antenna systems and
manufacture and environment, supporting from analog to digital waveguide combiner directional waveguide
installation of UHF and five government and services. The system is with full-wave cavities combiners to support
VHF Band III antenna commercial channels. future-proofed for a incorporated into the both analog and digital
systems at a multitude of The broadband multi- twofold increase in DTV design for some services. broadcasts. Services
sites across the country. channel systems provide services. The FM system supports included planning,
a solution with optimum ten 10kW services. dismantling of old sites,
coverage for all services. installation, testing and
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commissioning.
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RFS speaks
broadcast
Broadcast system services
for a “Total Package Solution”
RFS’ end-to-end broadcast system
solutions are not limited to equipment
alone; they include a host of additional
services that make or break a successful
installation. RFS broadcast services
include:
Site survey
Assessing existing infrastructure and coverage
requirements.
Field strength mapping
Using sophisticated software packages.
System design
Tailoring for specific site, performance and coverage
requirements.
Manufacturing
Leveraging state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities.
Project management
Ensuring projects progress smoothly.
Installation and commissioning
Taking responsibility for system optimization and
deployment.
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10Why RFS?
A worldwide leader in wireless
and broadcast infrastructure
Serious about services A tradition of innovation
Customers know they can count on RFS For over a century, RFS has been at the
for comprehensive logistical capabilities, forefront of the wireless communication
flawless execution and outstanding industry through its unwavering commitment
technical skills and support. The company’s to design and develop the world’s most
dedicated shipment coordinators, hotline advanced technology in the field. Dedicated
staff and on-site engineers go well beyond R&D teams, along with a privileged
mere technology, striving to offer tailored partnership with Bell Labs, are at the source
solutions to meet even the most complex of breakthroughs that are ensuring the
site-engineering and delivery challenges. mobility of an increasingly wireless world.
Radio Frequency Systems
(RFS) is a global designer and
RFS’ value-added services match the RFS is at the frontier of wireless technology
manufacturer of cable, antenna
exact needs of business partners large innovation, sustaining the boldest ventures
and tower systems, along
and small. to enhance the way people communicate
with active and passive RF
and live.
conditioning modules, providing
total-package solutions
for wireless and broadcast
infrastructure. Ever-present quality A truly global
guarantee company
RFS serves OEMs, distributors,
systems integrators, operators
From design to manufacture, ISO 9001 With on-the-ground personnel in more
and installers in the broadcast,
and ISO 14001 certification standards than 20 countries and on every continent,
wireless communications, land-
encompass all aspects of RFS’ business RFS always delivers on its commitments,
mobile and microwave market
worldwide. Every product RFS ships has providing a comprehensive range of
sectors.
stood up to the most stringent technical, premium products, systems and services. Its
environmental and quality control tests, clients benefit from all the advantages of a
As an ISO-compliant organi-
continuously meeting and surpassing global supplier, while relying on dedicated
zation with manufacturing
the expectations of a long list of wireless support from RFS’ local engineering,
and customer-service facilities
carriers, transportation and utility operators, manufacturing and shipping teams.
that span the globe, RFS offers
and broadcasters.
cutting-edge engineering
RFS’ products, systems and personnel can
capabilities, superior field
RFS backs every product bearing its name be found in every corner of the planet.
support and innovative product
with a quality guarantee that is unrivaled in As a global group, RFS is committed
design.
the market. to upholding the most stringent
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environmental, health and safety standards,
and seeks to integrate green initiatives in
every aspect of its business.
11For more information, please contact
the nearest RFS sales office:
Southern Europe, Middle East, Africa & India
www.rfsworld.com/sales/semeai
Northern Europe
www.rfsworld.com/sales/euno
Latin America
www.rfsworld.com/sales/latam
North America
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