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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
RFS LTE Solutions

Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top

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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
Efficiently migrate
                    to LTE technology

                    More than any other wireless innovation, Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology has the
                    capability to change the face of communications. It will provide the bandwidth and flexibility
                    to support more advanced services for business and consumer end users, thereby creating
                    new revenue opportunities for wireless network operators worldwide. As a result, operators
                    around the world are making plans to enhance their networks by integrating LTE technology.
                    Regular market updates by the Global mobile Suppliers Association (GSA) continue to
                    confirm a growing global commitment and support for LTE as the next generation mobile
                    broadband system of choice. And many operators are already building out their networks
                    and transforming them to take advantage of all the benefits LTE has to offer.

                                                           Based on an unrivaled knowledge of           upgrading or replacing traditional base
                                                           wireless infrastructure, RFS’ proven         station configurations with the latest
                                                           portfolio of lightweight, high performance   distributed base station architectures.
                                                           RF equipment is optimized to provide the
                                                           best possible performance, compatibility     All RFS solutions are the result of ongoing
                                                           and cost-effective longevity for the full    investments in R&D and a close working
                                                           range of the most common bands,              relationship with customers, which
                                                           applications and emerging technologies,      ensure all products are designed to meet
                                                           including LTE (2.6G Hz and 700 MHz),         the demanding network infrastructure
                                                           Cellular 850, GSM 900 and 1800,              needs of today and the requirements of
                    RFS provides complete wireless         PCS 1900, AWS and UMTS 2100.                 emerging communications standards.
                    infrastructure solutions that enable
                    an efficient migration to LTE. These   This complete portfolio includes world
                    solutions offer an evolutionary        class LTE solutions already deployed
                    path that keeps the real estate        around the world, such as base station
                    changes at cell sites to an absolute   antennas (BSAs), site optimization
                    minimum, while allowing operators      products (SOPs), and microwave antennas.
                    to optimize each site for today’s      It also includes innovative hybrid cabling
                    network technology, tomorrow’s LTE     and connection solutions that make it
                    requirements, and beyond.              easier to streamline operations when
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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
Optimize base station operations

One of the biggest challenges operators face is ensuring
their base stations can cost-effectively support a variety of
frequencies. The time, cost and risk associated with antenna
site evolution can negatively impact an operator’s bottom
line because replacing or adding antennas to accommodate
different technologies or frequencies delays time-to-market, is
expensive and can lead to difficult negotiations with landlords.

These challenges are of particular concern   RFS offers antennas for all frequencies as
for operators moving to LTE, where           well as feeder sharing solutions designed
allocated frequencies may be unknown         to address the space and deployment
or may change from the trial stage to        constraints operators will face as
the deployment stage. While LTE will         they add LTE capabilities to their base
eventually be the prevailing technology      stations. These solutions reduce the cost
across the entire spectrum, operators may    associated with materials, site installation
want to take advantage of frequencies        and ongoing operations, lower the
down to 1800 MHz, if and when                risk of migration to LTE technologies,
spectrum becomes available. On the other     and improve time-to-market with new,
hand, operators may want to use LTE at       revenue-generating services. In addition,
700 MHz or 800 MHz to achieve specific       they help operators optimize base station
market objectives.                           operations and maximize 4G investments
                                             by reducing the loading on cell towers
                                             and minimizing both leasing costs and
                                             visual impact on the environment.
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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
Leverage a complete portfolio
                    of LTE antenna options

                    The complete portfolio of RFS LTE antenna solutions offers state-of-the-art base station
                    antenna options designed to meet the full spectrum of operator footprint, pattern, gain and tilt
                    requirements.

                    Low band antennas for                          Dual band antennas to                           High band broadband
                    capacity and precision                         reduce tower loading                            antennas for best-in-
                                                                                                                   class coverage

                    RFS Optimizer® low band antennas are           For applications that require a minimum         LTE network performance in the 2.6 GHz
                    designed to provide capacity, precision        number of antennas at a cell site               frequency band can be maximized with
                    and durability to support 700, 800 and         to reduce tower loading RFS offers              RFS Optimizer® high band broadband
                    900 MHz LTE operations. These high gain        Optimizer® dual band antennas                   antennas. These variable electrical tilt
                    antennas are available in fixed electrical     designed to operate at 790-960 and              narrow and wideband antennas offer the
                    and variable electrical tilt configurations.   1710-2200 MHz frequencies. Available in         perfect balance between energy efficiency
                    They are built to provide the best network     variable electrical tilt dual polarization or   and RF performance with advanced
                    performance and coverage and deliver           side-by-side quad polarization versions,        features, including a new dipole design,
                    a combination of reliability and growth-       these antennas include premium                  improved radiating geometry, and a high
                    adaptability that ensure ongoing cost-         performance features, including high            performance phase shifter network. They
                    effective operation for small and large        upper sidelobe suppression for reduced          offer superior gain tracking and best-in-
                    operators alike. They feature:                 interference, excellent front-to-back           class coverage to ensure optimal network
                                                                   ratio, and performance stability across         performance for advanced applications,
                       Low Passive Intermodulation (PIM),          frequencies.                                    while providing flexibility for future growth.
                    which eliminates system down-time,
                    guarantees high call quality and reduces
                    the number of dropped calls

                       Excellent upper sidelobe suppression,
                    which allows for high mechanical tilt
                    applications

                        Wideband frequency performance,
                    which enables a single antenna to be
                    used for a variety of applications, thereby
                    streamlining deployments
                    and reducing inventory
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Ultra-broadband antennas                                                            Multiband antennas
for ultra-flexible spectrum                                                         for multiple applications
support

RFS ultra-broadband antennas dramatically                                           RFS also offers multiband antenna options
simplify antenna requirements by supporting                                         engineered to help operators further reduce tower
a range of LTE-frequencies from 1710 to                                             load and the environmental visual impact of multiple
2700 MHz on a single platform. Ready for                                            antennas on a single tower. RFS multiband antennas
LTE testing today, they eliminate the need to                                       optimize base station performance for LTE by
replace or add antennas as operators trial and                                      reducing the total number of visible antennas from
deploy LTE services at different frequencies.                                       two – and sometimes three or four – to just one. This
                                                                                    is achieved by co-locating multiple cross-polarized
Available in dual polarization or side-by-side                                      antennas within a single antenna-sized radome. RFS is
quad polarization versions, these antennas                                          continually expanding its multiband antenna portfolio
feature RFS premium performance: high                                               with a variety of configuration options, including:
gain, high upper sidelobe suppression and
performance stability across frequencies. They also provide easy         Dual band antennas:
adjustments, optional remote tilt, and a low-profile design to        • 790-960 MHz with 2300-2700 MHz
minimize visual impact. The variable electrical tilt feature allows   • Two 1710-2700 MHz ultra-broadband
the antennas to be
adjusted from zero                                                       Triple band antennas that combine:
to 12 degrees for                                                     • One low band with two high band in a 1.6 m, 2.1 m, or 2.6 m
enhanced precision                                                    enclosure
when controlling                                                      • One low band with two high band, which include one LTE 800 MHz
intercell interference.                                               • One low band, one high band, and one 2.6, which includes 800
And the side-by-                                                      and 2600 MHz
side version gives
operators increased                                                      Quad band antennas :
flexibility to support                                                • One low band, two high band, and one 2.6 GHz
multiple technologies,
seamlessly add capacity                                                  Hexport antennas:
and benefit from                                                      • Two high band and one 2.6 GHz
additional capabilities.
                                                                      These multiband antenna options provide the widest RF
                                                                      technology range to ensure optimal site fit-out flexibility,
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                                                                      and are available with variable electrical tilt capabilities.

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Improve coverage with
                    Tower Mounted Amplifiers

                    To enable operators to further optimize their base station
                    configurations, RFS offers an innovative Tower Mounted
                    Amplifier (TMA) platform specifically engineered for LTE
                    applications.

                    TMAs are used in wireless networks                                    As one of the leading global suppliers
                    to improve coverage by boosting                                       of TMAs, RFS supports the largest
                    base station sensitivity. Higher BTS                                  operators and original equipment
                    sensitivity leads to better voice quality                             manufacturers. Its renowned TMA
                    and fewer dropped calls. Using a TMA                                  portfolio covers all major bands and        The twin TMA module consists of a one
                    can also improve bit rate coverage for                                applications, and the RFS 2600 LTE          dual filter design with two low-noise
                    data transmissions, thereby enhancing                                 TMA is designed to help operators           12 dB gain amplifiers and an auto-bypass
                    coverage and capacity. TMAs can also                                  improve LTE coverage.                       function. It is available with an Antenna
                    be used to achieve cell enlargement,                                                                              Interface Standards Group (AISG) detector
                    which allows operators to serve more                                  The RFS 2600 LTE TMA uses a higher          and interface towards the base station,
                    subscribers from the same BTS site,                                   level of RF component integration and       or a Current Window Alarm (CWA) base
                    ultimately generating additional                                      a new filter tuning concept in a smaller,   station interface, if required.
                    network revenue.                                                      lighter enclosure than traditional TMAs.
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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
ShareLite combiners
multiply deployment options;
divide the costs

RFS also offers diplexers and triplexers engineered
to allow several systems to use the same feeder
cable between the base station and the antenna.
With these combining solutions operators
can simultaneously reduce tower load while
achieving a corresponding cost savings through a
streamlined feeder cable arrangement.

RFS’ ShareLite Combining Solutions              All ShareLite combiners are designed
efficiently support LTE migration on the cell   to exceed industry standards and
tower, and are also backwards compatible        have been field tested and proven
with 2G and 3G frequencies. The solutions’      in deployments around the world to
unprecedented compact design allows cell        provide maximum performance under
tower installation on a swap-out basis,         the most extreme operating and
boosting service capabilities while avoiding    environmental conditions.
added weight to the site.

In addition, ShareLite’s very low insertion
loss limits the impact on total system loss,
ensuring high quality wireless cellular
services for years to come.

The complete line of lightweight ShareLite
combiners includes diplexers for all bands
(LTE700, cellular800, EDD, GSM900,
GSM1800, PCS, AWS, UMTS, LTE2.6). Each
unit offers extremely low insertion loss and         4 X CABLE            DUAL BAND       BROADBAND
optimized link budget performance, as well
as high protection against interference.
High power handling capabilities support
multiple simultaneous operators and MCPA
deployment, and the integrated DC-pass
option supports TMA and RET solutions.
                                                                                                        RFS LTE SOLUTIONS

                                                   LOW     HIGH        LOW       HIGH   LOW      HIGH
                                                   BAND    BAND        BAND      BAND   BAND     BAND

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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
HYBRIFLEX™
                    Designed for new RRH deployments

                                                                     Engineered for maximum flexibility and reliability

                    RFS also offers innovative,                      This integrated cabling solution replaces         which allows it to be installed like a
                    hybrid cabling solutions                         traditional multi-cable approaches,               conventional coaxial RF cable. And it is
                                                                     which require additional infrastructure           designed to standard RF feeder diameters.
                    engineered to streamline                         components, long site installation times,
                    LTE base station operations.                     difficult implementation accessories and          Therefore, commonly available RFS
                    HYBRIFLEX™ is the first                          training for installers who must work with        CELLFLEX® LCF 1/2-inch and LCF 7/8-
                    hybrid cabling solution                          the delicate optical fiber. And it is available   inch feeder accessories can be used in all
                                                                     in 1-Sector or 3-Sector configurations to         HYBRIFLEX™ installations. And to further
                    to combine optical fiber                         allow operators to connect up to three            simplify installation, HYBBRIFLEX™ is
                    and DC power for Remote                          sectors with a single, composite cable.           delivered pre-connectorized for fiber optic
                    Radio Heads (RRHs) in                                                                              and DC converters.
                    a single, highly flexible,                       As a result, HYBRIFLEX™ provides the
                                                                     cabling expenditure reductions, ease-of-          To ensure lifetime reliability, the corrugated
                    lightweight aluminum                             installation and operational efficiency           aluminum outer armor provides more
                    corrugated cable that                            mobile operators need to evolve their             durable, lightweight protection than
                    allows operators to ground                       networks while limiting their power               polyethylene tubes and at a much lower
                    the cabling system. It is                        consumption and carbon footprint                  cost than cable trays. This armor protects
                                                                     at cellular sites.                                the power, fiber optic (multi-mode or
                    designed specifically for                                                                          single-mode) and grounding cables
                    new RRH deployments and                          HYBRIFLEX™ is engineered to provide               during and after installation. In addition,
                    base station upgrades.                           maximum flexibility at installation and           a protective jacket on each individual
                                                                     ongoing reliability long after installation       cable pair ensures the inner cables
                                                                     is complete.                                      are suitable for outdoor use.

                                                                     To simplify installation, the HYBRIFLEX™
                                                                     corrugated aluminum outer armor offers
                                                                     outstanding bending characteristics,
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                     PE external          Optical cable (pair)
                          jacket          with an internal jacket (PE)

                          Aluminium   Power cable (pair)
                                 OC   with an internal jacket (PE)

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Easily migrate to RRHs
with DC-FIT™ converter

                                         Designed to reduce upgrade time and costs

Another key component                    Typically, upgrading or replacing old-style      This innovative solution is available for
of the RFS portfolio of                  base stations with the latest base station       coaxial cables with a 7/8”, 1-1/4” or
                                         architecture requires operators to dismantle     1-5/8” nominal diameter and is already
RRH solutions is DC-FIT™,                cell sites to install new fiber optics, DC       in use around the world.
the world’s first Direct                 power cabling and equipment. This is
Current (DC) converter.                  time consuming and, in many cases, not           By reusing existing, deployed coaxial cable
This solution dramatically               acceptable because operators cannot              to transport the DC voltage required by the
                                         generate revenue from a site that is off-air.    tower top RRH, operators can significantly
simplifies upgrades of                                                                    reduce rollout planning and site preparation
existing wireless cell sites.            With DC-FIT, operators can avoid                 time by up to 50 percent.
It makes it easier for                   disruptions in service and quickly migrate
operators to migrate to                  to RRH architectures by leveraging               Upgrades are simplified because only two
                                         existing base station hardware. The DC-          DC-FIT converters are required per site.
base station architectures               FIT converter is designed to connect a DC        In addition, operators do not need to
that take advantage of                   cable with an existing coaxial cable run. It     wait for permission from the base station
RRH configurations and                   features innovative technology that turns an     site’s landlord to perform upgrades. Plus,
fiber optic technologies.                existing coaxial foam dielectric feeder into a   additional equipment, such as cherry pickers,
                                         RRH power supply. As a result, upgrading a       is not needed to install the converter. And
                                         conventional coax site to RRH technology is      the upgrade does not require an extension
                                         a breeze, compared to the time-consuming         of the cable path for the DC cable, or
                                         installation of a new DC cable run.              installation of fire protection in the form of
                                                                                          wall glands for the power cable.

                                                                                          As a result, DC-FIT allows operators to
                                                                                          perform upgrades where and when
                                                                                          they need them. This saves time,
                                                                                            money, and operational headaches.

   Vodafone Germany
   Leverages DC-FIT
   for LTE
   DC-FIT is being used by operators around the world to simplify
   upgrades of existing wireless cell sites to RRH configurations. For example,
   Vodafone Germany is leveraging the benefits of DC-FIT to leverage existing
   base station hardware as part of its roll out of new technologies, including
   4G LTE. More than 6500 units have been installed to date with more on their
   way as the operator prepares its network to meet subscriber demand for
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   premium services.

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RFS LTE Solutions Enabling the communications revolution at the cell tower top - The Clear Choice
Improve backhaul performance
                    with microwave parabolic
                    antennas

                                                       A variety of backhaul antennas

                    Of course, any LTE technology      The RFS portfolio of microwave antenna systems
                                                       includes a comprehensive suite of antennas designed
                    migration plan must also
                                                       to support tomorrow’s capacity requirements today.
                    consider the backhaul portion      Advanced, single- or dual-polarized antennas in a
                    of the network. To truly deliver   variety of sizes (1 to 15 ft) are available to support all
                    the advanced applications          frequency bands between 3.6 and 80 GHz, and in
                                                       different performance classes (high, ultra-high and
                    and services subscribers will
                                                       high Cross Polar Discrimination (XPD) performance).
                    use and take advantage of
                    the business benefits LTE          RFS CompactLine® antennas with RFS backfire
                    offers, operators must ensure      technology feed systems provide an ultra-low-profile
                                                       with ultra-high performance in the 6 to 80 GHz
                    their backhaul networks
                                                       range (1 to 6 ft). These antennas can be customized
                    can efficiently support LTE        with fittings to allow specific radios and hot-
                    multimedia and data traffic.       standby couplers to be mounted directly on the
                    Based on an unrivalled history     antenna. This eliminates the need for a waveguide
                                                       link between the tower-mounted antenna and
                    of research and design
                                                       equipment building, and simplifies integration
                    innovation, the RFS portfolio      with OEM radio systems.
                    of microwave antenna systems
                    addresses all elements of the      For network deployments that require larger
                                                       configurations, the RFS microwave antennas
                    RF chain for installers, OEM
                                                       product line offers large diameter antennas in
                    integrators and network            8ft to 15 ft sizes to accommodate 3.6 to 22 GHz
                    operators. It offers a true end-   frequencies in all performance classes.
                    to-end, future-proof solution
                                                       All RFS antennas are available with a variety
                    set optimized for all popular
                                                       of options, such as advanced mounting
                    microwave radio bands and          structures, wind load kits, sway bars, elliptical
                    engineered to deliver premium      waveguides, and associated accessories,
                    electrical performance to          including connectors, grounding kits and
                                                       pressurization equipment. With this total
                    meet the most stringent
                                                       package solution approach operators can
                    wireless transmission network      quickly deploy the network upgrades
                    requirements.                      that will improve network efficiency.
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New CompactLine® EASY                             A complete antenna
antennas for optimized                            portfolio
LTE backhaul performance

To truly enable operators to optimize LTE         Together with the RFS High XPD antennas,
backhaul performance, RFS offers single-          which are available in frequency ranges
and dual-polarized RFS CompactLine®               from 4 GHz to 23 GHz and in sizes from
antennas specifically engineered to support       2 ft to 15 ft, RFS offers one of the most
LTE capacity requirements.                        complete microwave antenna portfolios
                                                  on the market. This enables operators
RFS CompactLine® dual-polarized antennas          to address all relevant LTE backhaul
are available in a variety of sizes from 1ft to   applications today and in the future.
6 ft. They support wideband frequencies up
to 11 GHz and narrow band frequencies up
to 38 GHz. In addition, for high frequency
band applications, RFS offers new single-
polarized RFS CompactLine® EASY 2 ft
antennas that can operate at 42 GHz and in
the E-Band (71-76 GHz and 81-86 GHz).

The RFS CompactLine® EASY antennas
are the most compact on the market.
They feature a new, deep dish
reflector design and compact mount
that results in a very low weight
configuration, which makes them
ideal for deployments where zoning
restrictions and tower loading are
key considerations.
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Extend LTE indoors
                    with RFS wireless
                    indoor solutions

                                                           Complete indoor                                      RADIAFLEX®
                                                           solutions portfolio                                  optimized for LTE

                    To truly deliver an anywhere and       RFS offers complete, best-in-class wireless indoor   In addition, the RFS RADIAFLEX® suite of
                    everywhere LTE mobile experience       solutions that are LTE-ready, and include a wide     radiating cables features RFS’ patented
                    to end users, operators need           range of RF broadband passive components for         “higher order mode suppression
                    solutions that extend high quality     all LTE indoor applications (2.6 GHz, 2.3 GHz,       technique” in radiating cable design.
                    coverage where needed, outdoors        2.1 GHz, as well as 1900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1700 /       This unique design allows RFS to offer
                    and indoors.                           2100 MHz, 1500 MHz, 900 MHz, 850 MHz,                cables that support current and future
                                                           700 MHz, and 450 MHz):                               in-building commercial and private radio
                    The heart of an indoor network                                                              services from 698 MHz to 2700 MHz –
                    is typically a broadband passive         World class CELLFLEX® and                          including LTE – for valuable cost savings.
                    distributed antenna system             CELLFLEX® LITE low loss feeder cables
                    (DAS), which includes broadband
                    radiating cable or a distributed         Leading edge, high performance
                    antenna network (RF cables,            RADIAFLEX® radiating cables
                    splitters, couplers, and indoor           Broadband and ultra-broadband
                    antennas). These networks provide      indoor antennas
                    contoured RF coverage of a given
                    confined area. To support a variety       Broadband and ultra-broadband,
                    of end user applications, they have    low insertion loss, indoor passive RF
                    evolved to be ultra-RF broadband       components (couplers, splitters)
                    and LTE ready, allowing all services
                    from 30MHz to 6GHz to share the        These solutions are engineered to provide            RADIALFEX® cables also ensure low
                    same passive distribution system.      complete LTE coverage and:                           insertion loss and excellent coupling
                                                                                                                performance. They feature halogen-free,
                    Wireless indoor solutions                 Support high data rate applications that will     non-corrosive, low-smoke and flame-
                    also incorporate many active           be an important source of revenue for operators      retardant jacket material for safe and
                    components that must be fully                                                               reliable long-term cable operation.
                    functional in all frequencies             Reduce costs of infrastructure deployments
                    and bandwidths. These include             Prevent interference between technologies
                    repeaters and amplifiers to support    and match environment constraints
                    RF-over-fiber systems, which
                    are used in larger buildings and          Enable easy migration to future technologies
                    complexes where purely passive
                    infrastructure is insufficient.        With these solutions, operators can benefit from
                                                           the most advanced wireless indoor technology
                                                           today, confident in the knowledge they can
                                                           evolve to LTE when the timing is right for their
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                                                           business – without purchasing new hardware.

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Support next-generation
traffic with high performance
transmission lines

                              Field proven and tested                         Low loss,
                              transmission line families                      high strength

Designing better              RFS’ CELLFLEX® and CELLFLEX® Lite make          The RFS portfolio of LTE transmission
performing, more durable      up the largest corrugated transmission          line solutions also includes a complete
                              line portfolio in the wireless infrastructure   selection of low loss, high strength
and lighter cables is part    industry. These foam dielectric feeder          CELLFLEX® Factory Fit jumpers designed
of RFS’ long tradition of     cables provide a reliable and technically       to provide maximum performance
innovation leadership.        superior solution when used as backbone         between transmission lines and antennas
Today, RFS provides           feeders in cellular radio systems, including    or system equipment.
                              GSM, UMTS, CDMA, PDC, WiMAX, and
transmission line solutions   LTE. In addition, they can be used for          They provide excellent contact force, low
for any RF application        cable antenna arrays, radio equipment           and stable intermodulation and superior RF
and deployment scenario.      interconnections and jumper assemblies.         screening, as well as reduced attenuation
These end-to-end                                                              and low loss in super flexible 1/2”, flexible
                              To enable quick and hassle-free installation,   1/2”, and ultra-flexible 7/8” versions
solutions are designed        CELLFLEX® and CELLFLEX® Lite combine            in a variety of lengths and connector
and engineered to support     remarkable flexibility with high strength and   combinations featuring N-type and 7-16
the next-generation           superior electrical performance. Plus, the      DIN connectors. Other cable and connector
of voice and data-rich        entire portfolio is backed by a complete line   types are available upon request.
                              of accessories, which includes the industry-
wireless services that will   leading RFS OMNI FIT™ connectors.               RFS also offers phase stabilized versions
be enabled by LTE.                                                            to reduce phase drift with temperature,
                                                                              and phase matched groups to enable
                                                                              connections to antenna arrays and support
                                                                              “quasi omni” configurations.

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LTE solutions that cover
                    the entire RF-chain

                    With over 50 years of design and
                    development experience, RFS provides
                    the most comprehensive portfolio
                    of LTE site solutions in the industry.
                    Our LTE offerings cover the entire
                    RF chain, from base station antennas
                    to diplexers and triplexers, feeders,
                    jumpers and tower solutions.
                    Based on unrivaled knowledge of wireless
                    infrastructure, RFS has a clear vision of its customers’
                    LTE site optimization needs. That knowledge is
                    matched with extensive experience with LTE trials
                    and deployments worldwide. And it is backed
                    by field tested and proven products optimized to
                    help customers take full advantage of the business
                    opportunities enabled by the improved bandwidth
                    and flexibility LTE offers.

                    With RFS, wireless network operators can efficiently
                    migrate their networks to LTE while keeping the
                    real estate changes at cell sites to an absolute
                    minimum. This enables operators to optimize each
                    site for today’s network technology, tomorrow’s LTE
                    requirements, and beyond.
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Why 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
                                                                                     environmental, health and safety standards,
                                                                                     and seeks to integrate green initiatives in
                                                                                                                                     RFS LTE SOLUTIONS

                                                                                     every aspect of its business.

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For 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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www.rfsworld.com/sales/na

Asia Pacific
www.rfsworld.com/sales/apac

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