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RFS Solutions for Transportation

Innovations for in-tunnel, in-building and outdoor communications

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RFS Solutions for Transportation - Innovations for in-tunnel, in-building and outdoor communications
RFS: The telecommunications
                                   partner of the transportation
                                   industry

                                                                                                      Best-in-class                                Mission-critical and                           Turnkey solutions for
                                                                                                      technology                                   commercial solutions                           optimized communications
                                                                                                                                                   for communications

                                   Transportation operators rely on mission-critical communications   RFS’ best-in-class communications            RFS solutions for the transportation           RFS turnkey solutions for optimized com-            Examples of RFS turnkey solutions
                                                                                                      technology for the transportation market     market are expertly scaled for mission-        munications include all of the RF commu-            for optimized communications
                                   to ensure the safety of millions of passengers, employees and
                                                                                                      is LTE-ready. Transportation operators can   critical Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA)     nications products, solutions and services          include:
                                   assets every day. Their communications solutions must enable       benefit from our technology advantages       and GSM-Railway (GSM-R) wireless               transportation operators need to simplify
                                   continuous, high-quality communications across tunnels,            today, confident in the knowledge they       services in bands ranging from 380 MHz         and de-risk communications upgrades.                    Distributed antenna solutions
                                   complex in-building environments and diverse outdoor terrains.     can evolve to LTE when the timing is right   to 2700 MHz as well as for indoor 2G, 3G                                                           for on-board communications
                                                                                                      for their business — without having to       and LTE commercial radio services.             All RFS turnkey solutions can be
                                   At the same time, these solutions must support commercial
                                                                                                      purchase additional equipment.                                                              customized for different system                         Cable and antenna solutions
                                   applications that increase passenger satisfaction and provide                                                   Our mission-critical and commercial            topologies, output power and band-                  for signaling and train control applications
                                   new revenue opportunities.                                         RFS’ RADIAFLEX® suite of radiating cables    communications solutions include:              combination needs. They are designed
                                                                                                      showcases RFS’ technology leadership.                                                       to meet each transportation operator’s                  Cable and antenna solutions
                                                                                                                                                      RADIAFLEX radiating cables for
                                                                                                      The RADIAFLEX cables feature RFS’                                                           specific quality of service (QoS)                   for tunnel construction radio
                                                                                                                                                   seamless and highly reliable in-tunnel
                                   For more than 40 years, RFS has provided                           patented “higher order mode suppression                                                     requirements while optimizing costs.                communications
                                                                                                                                                   communications
                                   innovative communications solutions for                            technique” in radiating cable design.
                                   the world’s metros, railways, road tunnels,
                                                                                                                                                       RF-over-fiber repeater systems for
                                   mines, ships and airports.                                         This unique design allows RFS to
                                                                                                                                                   commercial radio in the longest tunnels
                                                                                                      offer cable series that support current
                                                                                                                                                   and mission-critical wireless services
                                   Today, RFS offers the most advanced                                and future in-tunnel and in-building
                                                                                                                                                   in all tunnels
                                   active, passive and hybrid RF                                      commercial and private radio services from                                                       Leveraging RFS’ technology expertise
                                   distribution systems for in-tunnel                                 698 MHz to 2700 MHz – including LTE –           Heavy-duty antennas for trackside                and comprehensive services
                                   coverage, in-building station and terminal                         for valuable cost savings.                   and roadside communications
                                   coverage and outdoor trackside and                                                                                                                                  Strong technical design and services capabilities, along with a first-rate reputation,
                                   roadside coverage.                                                 The RADIAFLEX cables also ensure low             Passive Distributed Antenna Systems             make RFS turnkey solutions for optimized communications the choice of leading
                                                                                                                                                                                                       transportation operators.
                                                                                                      insertion loss and excellent coupling        (DAS), including plenum-rated cables for
                                   RFS brings transportation operators                                performance and feature halogen-free,        in-station, in-terminal and ship-board              RFS has delivered turnkey solutions for a wide range of applications, including:
                                   all of the essential elements of an end-                           non-corrosive, low-smoke and flame-          communications
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Beijing Metro: mission-critical TETRA wireless communications systems
                                   to-end RF communications offering:                                 retardant jacket material for safe and
                                                                                                                                                                                                       • Hong Kong Metro: PCS 1800 (DCS) services
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                                                                                                      reliable long-term cable operation.             High-performance RF cables
                                      Best-in-class technology                                                                                     and antennas for TETRA and GSM-R                    • Bangkok Blue Line: multi-carrier, multi-band commercial services

                                      Solutions for mission-critical                                                                               communications                                      • Larnaca International Airport, Cyprus: in-building GSM and UMTS wireless
                                                                                                                                                                                                         communications
                                   and commercial communications
                                      The ability to deliver                                                                                           Omni and yagi antennas designed                 • Guarulhos International and Congonhas Airports, São Paulo, Brazil:
                                                                                                                                                   for Positive Train Control (PTC) initiatives          in-building GSM, GPRS, EDGE and UMTS wireless communications
                                   turnkey solutions for optimized
                                   communications                                                                                                  in North America

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In-tunnel solutions
                                   that set the global standard

                                                                    Enabling seamless coverage                                                                                   Bringing mission-critical
                                                                    and high-quality reception                                                                                   communications to the
                                                                    in the world’s tunnels                                                                                       Beijing Metro

                                   Highly reliable and available    RFS incorporates cutting-edge, fail-safe                                                                     RFS’ selection as the systems integrator    As the systems integrator, RFS is providing
                                   communications in tunnels        technologies and redundant design                                                                            for the TETRA wireless communications       a complete TETRA wireless communications
                                                                    concepts to target the areas that matter                                                                     system along the Beijing Metro Changping    system and related services, including             The in-tunnel leader
                                   is a mission-critical and        most in in-tunnel wireless communications:                                                                   Line demonstrates its unrivalled global     coverage design, delivery of TETRA digital         in China
                                   commercial necessity along       system reliability and availability, network                                                                 leadership in delivery and deployment       radio commu-nications system and related
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Success in China – the world
                                   rail lines, metro lines and      performance and coverage.                                                                                    of in-tunnel wireless communications        equipment, site surveys, supervision, system
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                leader in metro and high-
                                   roadways. RFS designs and                                                                                                                     solutions.                                  commissioning and acceptance as well as            speed railway projects – is the
                                                                    Our in-tunnel coverage designs are based                                                                                                                 project and documentation management.              benchmark for success in the
                                   delivers best-in-class systems   on passive distribution technologies,                                                                        RFS won the Changping Line contract                                                            transportation industry. RFS
                                   for mission-critical and         including the world-renowned RADIAFLEX                                                                       over both local and global competitors          Leading-edge technology to meet                is the undisputed leader in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in-tunnel coverage solutions
                                   commercial applications in       radiating cables. They are backed by                                                                         due to its superior design and services     in-tunnel coverage demands
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                in China with more than
                                   multi-carrier, multi-service     RFS’ wide range of passive and active                                                                        capabilities and its proven reputation      The Changping Line tunnel coverage                 50 percent of the in-tunnel
                                                                    supporting technologies, including bi-         RFS in-tunnel coverage solutions minimize                     for excellence. In 2009, RFS successfully   designs are based on RFS’ RADIAFLEX                wireless coverage market.
                                   tunnel environments. As the      directional amplifiers and RF-over-fiber       the total number of system components                         designed and integrated the TETRA           radiating cables, supported by a wide
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                RFS cable and antenna solutions
                                   globally acknowledged expert     backbones, along with installation             to ensure system availability and reduce                      wireless communications system for          range of passive and active technologies,          have been deployed in tunnels
                                   in in-tunnel RF coverage         accessories – all designed for ease-of-        maintenance costs. They are also fully                        the Beijing Metro Line 4.                   including TETRA fiber optic repeater               along numerous metro and rail
                                   systems, RFS brings nearly       installation and high performance in           scalable and expandable to meet future                                                                    systems, antennas and accessories to               lines across China, including the:
                                                                    harsh tunnel environments.                     requirements.                                                                                             meet precise coverage, traffic and route
                                   40 years of experience and                                                                                                                                                                requirements.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Beijing Metro
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Shanghai Metro
                                   know-how gained from                                                                                                                                                                                                                         • Shenzhen Metro
                                                                                                                    CN    Combining Network          OMU   Optical Master Unit        CELLFLEX Cable
                                   installing many hundreds of                                                      PS    Power Splitter             RU    Remote Unit                RADIAFLEX Cable                        RFS’ innovative TETRA fiber optic repeater         • Shenyang Metro
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou
                                   coverage systems for metros                                                      BTS   Base Transceiver Station                                    Fiber Optic Cable                      system is specifically designed for long-
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Railway
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             distance metro environments. It will allow
                                   and for rail and road tunnels                                                                                                                                                             RFS to ensure reliable signal relays across
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                • Wenzhou-Fuzhou High-Speed
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  Railway
                                   around the world. RFS’ success                                                                                                                                                            the largest number of repeaters to be
                                   in one of the world’s most                                                                                                                                                                deployed along a metro line in recent years.
                                   challenging environments from
                                   an RF perspective highlights
                                   our expertise in in-tunnel
                                   wireless coverage.                                                                                                                                                                        ”  We were very impressed by RFS’ outstanding
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             expertise and rich experience in the area of in-tunnel
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                             coverage design and solutions when we selected the
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             subsystem integrator partner for the line’s TETRA
                                                                                                                                                                                                                             wireless communications system.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            “
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 Luo Ming, General Manager of the Beijing Metro Project
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            Department at ZTE, general integrator of the Changping Line’s
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          communications system project

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RADIAFLEX: The optimal                                                                                                                                                           RF-over-fiber
                                   confined-coverage solution                                                                                                                                                       repeater systems

                                                                 Confined coverage for                          Ideal for confined                           Radiating cables for your                              For the most demanding
                                                                 today and tomorrow                             coverage applications                        specific requirements                                  in-tunnel requirements

                                   Wireless has moved            The RADIAFLEX family of cables                                                              To meet the demands of different locations                                                                           To ensure highly reliable
                                                                 features a unique broadband design,                                                         and applications, RADIAFLEX cables are                                                                               and available commercial
                                   indoors – and RADIAFLEX       providing confined coverage solutions                                                       available in seven distinct series:                                                                                  radio services in the longest
                                   is an important part of the   that will meet transportation operators’                                                                                                                                                                         of tunnels and mission-
                                   solution. RADIAFLEX is        needs today and tomorrow.                                                                   ALF/RLF series – Heavy-duty wideband radiating                                                                       critical communications
                                   the world’s leading “leaky                                                                                                cables for multi-use applications in tunnels of all                                                                  in all tunnels, RFS offers
                                                                    Broadband solution                                                                       kinds.                                                                                                               high-capacity RF-over-
                                   feeder” cable solution.       RADIAFLEX cables support all major services                                                                                                                                                                      fiber repeater systems.
                                   Designed to deliver           from 75 MHz to 6 GHz, making them                                                           RLK series – Low coupling-loss radiating cables for
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  These in-tunnel signal
                                                                                                                                                             tunnel and building applications.
                                   contoured RF indoor           optimally suited for multi-operator and                                                                                                                                                                          distribution systems
                                                                 multi-band applications.                                                                                                                                                                                         support multiple operators,
                                   coverage, RFS RADIAFLEX                                                                                                   RLV (VARIO) series – Variable or staged coupling-
                                                                                                                                                             loss radiating cables that enable nearly constant                                                                    providing coverage for
                                   cables provide a scalable        Flame and fire retardant
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  2G, 3G, 4G, TETRA
                                                                 RADIAFLEX cables are low-smoke and                                                          system loss and low amplitude variation.
                                   and practical means of                                                                                                                                                                                                                         and GSM-R in bands
                                                                 halogen-free to meet all major international
                                   tailoring RF coverage in                                                                                                  RAY series – Radiating cables that are optimized for                                                                 ranging from 380 MHz
                                                                 flame- and fire-retardancy standards.
                                                                                                                                                             high frequencies and digital applications where low                                                                  to 2700 MHz.
                                   even the most challenging                                                                                                 coupling loss is required.
                                                                    Low loss
                                   confined spaces.              Featuring low longitudinal and                 RADIAFLEX cables support a wide              RCF series – Small-bending radii radiating cables      RFS’ RF-over-fiber repeater systems are HSPA-
                                                                 coupling losses, RADIAFLEX cables              range of applications, including:            with corrugated outer conductors for heavy-duty        and LTE-ready, providing the flexibility needed
                                                                 are available with optional “vario”
                                                                                                                                                             applications.                                          to meet a variety of system topologies, output
                                                                 coupling loss configurations for                  Wireless telephony (analog, 2G / 3G, 4G
                                                                                                                digital, including LTE, TETRA and GSM-R)                                                            power and band combination needs. They
                                                                 longer installation runs.                                                                   RSF series – Flexible radiating cables with
                                                                                                                                                                                                                    include integrated, heavy-duty fiber remote
                                                                                                                   Mission-critical communications           corrugated outer conductors for in-vehicle
                                                                    Comprehensive range                                                                                                                             units that can be deployed up to 20 km
                                                                                                                                                             applications.
                                                                 With diameters spanning 1/2-inch to               Trunked radio                                                                                    (12.4 mi) from the master unit. With support
                                                                 1-5/8-inch, RADIAFLEX cables are available                                                  RHCA series – Plenum-rated air dielectric radiating    for extended distances, fewer optical fibers are
                                                                                                                   AM and FM radio and television
                                                                 with different jacketing, coupling losses                                                   cables for use in buildings where the highest          needed, less power is consumed and floor space
                                                                 and bending radii.                                DAB and DVB services                      standard of flame and fire retardance is required.     requirements are minimized.
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                                                                                                                                                                                                                     CN    Combining Network          OMU   Optical Master Unit           CELLFLEX Cable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     PS    Power Splitter             RU    Remote Unit                   RADIAFLEX Cable
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     BTS   Base Transceiver Station                                       Fiber Optic Cable

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In-building solutions
                                   tailored to meet your needs

                                   There is no standard rail or metro station, no standard airport terminal or ship. Each
                                   environment presents unique communications challenges and each transportation operator has                                                                                                                                                          PS   Power Splitter
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       DC   Directional Coupler
                                   unique application requirements. RFS supplies end-to-end in-building coverage solutions that                                                                                                                                                        CN   Combining Network

                                   are purpose-built to match individual transportation operator’s business objectives, physical
                                   environment and application requirements. Our offerings are based on a rich mix of current and
                                   emerging RF technologies, supported by comprehensive professional services, from design to
                                   pre-activation testing.

                                                                  A true broadband                                Delivering mission-                            A complete RF Passive                         Plenum-rated cables
                                                                  wireless experience                             critical and commercial                        Distributed Antenna                           for in-building
                                                                  for any in-building                             communications                                 System for in-building                        installations
                                                                  environment                                     in buildings                                   coverage

                                                                  With RFS’ in-building communications            RFS’ 40 years of in-building design,           RFS provides all of the components            RFS plenum-rated wideband cables             Due to their low attenuation,
                                                                  solutions, transportation operators in all      development and installation experience        needed to implement an in-building            deliver outstanding electrical               outstanding heat transfer properties
                                                                  sectors (rail, metro, road, air and maritime)   is supported by the market’s broadest          DAS. Together, these components               performance and support all wireless         and temperature-stabilized dielectric
                                                                  gain reliable communications from floor-        selection of passive and active in-            support a wide variety of applications        in-building applications. These air          materials, RFS plenum-rated cables offer
                                                                  to-floor, sector-to-sector, deck-to-deck and    building RF technologies, including:           and frequency bands from 380 MHz              dielectric coaxial cables are CATVP-rated,   a safe, long-term opera-ting life at high-
                                                                  office-to-office no matter how varied and                                                      to 6 GHz and are particularly well            with low flame-spread and low-smoke          transmit power levels.
                                                                  complex their needs.                               Distributed antenna systems                 suited to distribution of cellular services   characteristics. With this combination
                                                                                                                     Broadband cabling solutions                 in the 698 MHz to 2700 MHz                    of features, RFS plenum-rated cables         RFS plenum-rated cables feature:
                                                                  RFS focuses on providing premium                   Point-of interface solutions                frequency range.                              are ideal for use within the ceiling
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                Support for a wide range technologies
                                                                  performance solutions that deliver capacity        RF-over-fiber extension systems                                                           area defined as the “environmental air
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            and applications, including LMR,
                                                                  and QoS for a true in-building broadband                                                       Our DAS portfolio includes:                   handling space” as well as for more
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            public safety, 700 MHz LTE, cellular,
                                                                  wireless experience. Because they are based     Together, these solutions support                                                            traditional plenum applications.
                                                                                                                                                                    CELLFLEX® and CELLFLEX Lite                                                             paging, PCS/AWS, Wi-Fi and WiMAX
                                                                  on passive RF technologies, RFS in-building     a wide variety of in-building
                                                                                                                                                                 low-loss foam dielectric coaxial cables                                                    in bands ranging from 450 MHz to
                                                                  solutions are virtually maintenance-free.       communications, including:                                                                   RFS plenum-rated cables are tested in
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            5900 MHz.
                                                                  This unique combination of technology                                                                                                        accordance with the US National Fire
                                                                                                                                                                    High-performance RADIAFLEX
                                                                  and ease-of-support ensures premium                Analog security and emergency services                                                    Protection Agency (NFPA) testing method         A solid outer conductor that creates
                                                                                                                                                                 radiating cables
                                                                  return-on-investment and minimizes                 Paging services                                                                           262, ensuring they meet the most             a continuous RFI/EMI shield to minimize
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                                                                  total cost of ownership.                           Analog and digital cellular networks for       Broadband and ultra-broadband              stringent flame-retardant and smoke-         system interference.
                                                                                                                  mission-critical and commercial applications   indoor antennas                               suppressant requirements.
                                                                  RFS in-building solutions also support             Wireless data transmissions over wireless                                                                                                  Solid inner and outer conductors
                                                                  multiple carriers and multiple bands            LAN, Ethernet and Bluetooth                       Broadband and ultra-broadband                                                           and state-of-the-art manufacturing that
                                                                  to enable cost sharing in multi-tenant             Broadcast services for FM, VHF and          indoor couplers and splitters with                                                         virtually eliminate intermodulation.
                                                                  environments.                                   UHF DAB and DVB                                low insertion loss

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Outdoor solutions for trackside
                                   and roadside communications

                                                                  Solutions for safety and highly                                                            PTC solutions for                                                                     Ultra-rugged broadband
                                                                  available communications                                                                   North American rail operators                                                         antennas for repeater sites

                                   Mission-critical                  Base station antennas and                      Microwave antenna systems
                                   communications along           RF conditioning products                       RFS offers a variety of microwave antenna
                                                                  RFS base station antennas and RF               systems to fit rail and road operators’
                                   outdoor rail tracks are not    conditioning products have long been the       specific requirements. Complete microwave
                                   optional for rail operators.   choice of leading rail and road operators:     antenna systems are available in:
                                   Trackside communications
                                   solutions must support         Best-in-class yagi antennas deliver            Bands ranging from 2.3 GHz to 60 GHz,
                                                                  highly directional trackside coverage          including 3.65 GHz
                                   TETRA and GSM-R                for point-to-point communications.
                                   communications as well                                                        Sizes ranging from 1 ft to 15 ft.
                                   as industry requirements,      High-gain, narrow panel antennas
                                   such as PTC in North           ensure travelers have roadside access          Styles that include Standard, SlimLine,
                                                                  to mobile services.                            CompactLine and CompactLine EASY            As a long-time partner of rail             Omni and yagi antennas                     RFS offers circular polarized broadband
                                   America. Moreover, both                                                                                                   operators in North America, RFS is       designed for PTC applications                antennas for trackside and roadside
                                   road and rail operators        A complete line of compact and                                                             fully committed to delivering wireless   Our offerings for PTC include                repeater sites. These extremely robust
                                   must provide continuous        lightweight diplexers enables cable                                                        communications solutions for PTC         omnidirectional and yagi antennas that       and durable antennas can withstand
                                   access to commercial           sharing between systems.                                                                   initiatives.                             were developed with direct input from        wind speeds of 350 km/h, yet are fast
                                                                                                                                                                                                      North American rail operators:               and easy to install and easy to hide in
                                   services throughout the                                                                                                   RFS brings all of the crucial wireless                                                roadside environments.
                                   traveler’s journey. RFS            Transmission line products                                                             communications solutions, know-how       Dual-band (160-165 MHz and 220-
                                   provides heavy-duty, high-     RFS high-performance transmission line                                                     and expertise needed to help North       225 MHz) exposed dipole omnidirectional      They operate in the 824 MHz to
                                   performance antennas,          products are recognized around the globe                                                   American rail operators meet PTC         antennas are designed for switching yards    960 MHz band to support a range
                                                                  for their state-of the-art design and value:                                               requirements by 2015:                    and mountainous, curving geographies         of services, including GSM-R, and
                                   cables and supporting                                                                                                                                              where line of sight is challenging and       provide a highly directive pattern to
                                   components for mission-        CELLFLEX foam dielectric coaxial cables                                                       Base station and wayside antennas     broad coverage is required.                  support isolation from mother cell
                                   critical and commercial        combine high flexibility with superior                                                     at 160 MHz and 220 MHz                                                                antennas. This versatility and
                                   trackside and roadside         strength and electrical performance while                                                                                           Single-band (218-225 MHz) and dual-          performance helps transportation
                                                                                                                                                               Cables, jumpers and tower
                                                                  CELLFLEX Lite aluminum cables give rail                                                                                             band (160-165 MHz and 218-225 MHz)           operators reduce both their antenna
                                   applications.                  and road operators the lightest cables on
                                                                                                                                                             components
                                                                                                                                                                                                      yagi antennas are designed for point-to-     footprint and cable run requirements.
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                                                                  the market.                                                                                   Filter and combining solutions        point control station, paging and repeater   Upper sidelobe suppression makes
                                                                                                                                                                                                      applications along linear tracks where       these antennas an attractive alternative
                                                                  OMNI FIT™ Premium connectors provide                                                                                                highly directional coverage is required.     to yagi antennas.
                                                                  a single solution for both copper and
                                                                  aluminum cables.

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Four corners of the globe:
                                       RFS is tried, tested and true

                                   Mobile coverage              Brazil’s two busiest         Turnkey GSM services         Commercial services          Enabling GSM-R              Ensuring safety               Wireless                   Leveraging RFS               Cyprus airport               Commercial radio
                                   for Singapore’s metro        airports enjoy in-           for the Hong Kong            for Bangkok’s metro          communications              along China’s high-           communications in          expertise in China’s         gets vital wireless          coverage in the
                                                                building coverage            Metro                                                     in the UK                   speed railway                 the world’s longest        Shenzhen Metro               services                     Sydney Harbour
                                                                                                                                                                                                                 road tunnel                                                                          Tunnel

                                   As part of its overall       In São Paulo, Brazil,        RFS’ ability to deliver      A turnkey wireless           The United Kingdom’s        With trains traveling         At 24.5 km (15.2 mi)       RFS provided the RF          RFS provided mobile          An RFS RF distribution
                                   mandate to provide           Guarulhos International      turnkey solutions            indoor solution from RFS     Network Rail relied         at speeds of up to            long, the Laerdal road     commercial, TETRA            operators MTN Cyprus         system enables
                                   indoor coverage for          Airport and Congonhas        for optimized                brought multi-carrier,       on RFS to enable its        200 km/h (124.2               tunnel in western Norway   and security wireless        and Cyta with a complete     commercial radio
                                   Singapore’s Metropolitan     Airport both relied on RFS   communications made          multi-band commercial        mission-critical GSM-R      mi/h), safety is a critical   is the world’s longest     communications               active indoor wireless       coverage along a key
                                   Area Network (MAN), RFS      to design, implement,        it the right choice to       services to Thailand’s       communications. RFS         concern for China’s           road tunnel. Reliable      subsystems along             solution that ensures        stretch of the Sydney
                                   brought mobile coverage      test and project manage      provide PCS 1900             first underground rail       provided CELLFLEX           prestigious Ningbo-           wireless coverage is       the 32 km (19.9 mi)          Larnaca International        Harbour Tunnel,
                                   to the Singapore Metro’s     solutions for in-building    services along more          system – the Bangkok         cables and accessories      Taizhou-Wenzhou railway       essential for emergency    Shenzhen Metro Line          Airport’s travelers and      a major road tunnel in
                                   stations and trains. RFS     GSM 1800, GPRS,              than 100 km of tunnels       Blue Line. RFS relied on     for the radio sites and     (also known as the            and personnel commu-       3 and its 22 stations.       personnel can connect        Australia. In addition
                                   provided turnkey design      EDGE and UMTS 2100           and 44 stations in the       its RADIAFLEX radiating      RADIAFLEX radiating         Yong-Tai-Wen railway).        nications, accident        The results ensure that      to world-class mobile        to assisting with the
                                   services and solutions for   wireless coverage. The       Hong Kong Metro. RFS         cables, feeder cables,       cables and accessories      To ensure continuous          prevention and fire        personnel, passengers        services. A vital element    RF solution design, RFS
                                   all of the RF equipment      fully passive solutions      provided design, supply,     antennas and couplers to     for the 36 rail tunnels.    GSM-R coverage within         safety. With RFS’ proven   and public safety            of the ultramodern           supplied base station
                                   required for indoor GSM      are also ready to support    installation, installation   design, supply and install   RFS’ ability to deliver     the tunnels along the         in-tunnel wireless         authorities can access       airport terminal, the        antennas, RADIAFLEX
                                   900, GSM 1800 and            Wi-Fi in the 800 MHz         supervision, testing,        the complete wireless        cables that exceeded        entire length of the 260-     technology, travelers,     wireless communications      sophisticated wireless in-   radiating cables and
                                   3G mobile services for       to 2500 MHz range and        commissioning, training,     solution along 20 km         design requirements and     km (161.6-mi) railway,        workers and public         at all times. RFS’ in-       building system provides     remote management for
                                   Singapore’s MAN.             UHF communications at        maintenance and project      (12.4 mi) of tunnel and      to provide local service    RFS supplied RADIAFLEX        safety authorities can     depth understanding of       GSM and UMTS coverage        the fiber-fed repeaters
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                                                                450 MHz.                     management services for      18 subway stations.          and support were key        radiating cables, along       be assured of access to    the way wireless signals     and is ready to deliver      as part of the multi-
                                                                                             the project.                                              factors in its selection.   with heavy-duty clamps,       wireless communications    propagate and interact       TETRA, Wi-Fi and             operator, multi-band
                                                                                                                                                                                   DC blocks, surge arresters    when they need it most.    with other RF signals in     WiMAX access.                solution.
                                                                                                                                                                                   and connectors.                                          metro tunnels was critical
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            to this project.

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RFS Services:                                                                                Why RFS?
                                   Turnkey solutions for                                                                        A worldwide leader in wireless
                                   optimized communications                                                                     and broadcast infrastructure

                                                                                                                                                                   Serious about services                            A tradition of innovation

                                   Decades of experience in designing and manufacturing high-performance RF                                                        Customers know they can count on RFS              For over a century, RFS has been at the
                                   equipment has made RFS very successful in the global marketplace. In addition                                                   for comprehensive logistical capabilities,        forefront of the wireless communication
                                   to supplying all of the products and solutions needed to enable a broad range                                                   flawless execution and outstanding                industry through its unwavering commitment
                                   of in-tunnel, in-building and outdoor wireless communications, RFS has extensive                                                technical skills and support. The company’s       to design and develop the world’s most
                                   international experience in providing a complete range of services – from basic                                                 dedicated shipment coordinators, hotline          advanced technology in the field. Dedicated
                                   system design to full turnkey solutions. Our experience includes designing,                                                     staff and on-site engineers go well beyond        R&D teams, along with a privileged
                                   installing and commissioning complex broadband wireless solutions across                                                        mere technology, striving to offer tailored       partnership with Bell Labs, are at the source
                                   China, Europe, Hong Kong, Singapore and the Americas.                                                                           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
                                   A world of services to choose from                                                           manufacturer of cable, antenna
                                                                                                                                                                   RFS’ value-added services match the               RFS is at the frontier of wireless technology
                                                                                                                                                                   exact needs of business partners large            innovation, sustaining the boldest ventures
                                   To meet transportation operators’ needs for both mission-critical and commercial             and tower systems, along
                                                                                                                                                                   and small.                                        to enhance the way people communicate
                                   wireless services, RFS’ turnkey solutions for optimized communications include a             with active and passive RF
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     and live.
                                   wide range of essential services:                                                            conditioning modules, providing
                                                                                                                                total-package solutions
                                                                                                                                for wireless and broadcast
                                       Consulting                                     Commissioning                             infrastructure.                    Ever-present quality                              A truly global
                                   Helping transportation operators choose the     Getting new solutions up and                                                    guarantee                                         company
                                   right technologies and the right deployment     running without delay                        RFS serves OEMs, distributors,
                                   strategy the first time                                                                      systems integrators, operators
                                                                                      Acceptance testing                                                           From design to manufacture, ISO 9001              With on-the-ground personnel in more
                                      Site survey                                  Proving new solutions meet transportation    and installers in the broadcast,
                                                                                                                                                                   and ISO 14001 certification standards             than 20 countries and on every continent,
                                   Setting the stage for successful deployments    operators’ specific requirements and KPI’s   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
                                      System design                                   Training                                  sectors.
                                                                                                                                                                   stood up to the most stringent technical,         premium products, systems and services. Its
                                   Leveraging our broad experience and             Providing personnel with the knowledge
                                                                                                                                                                   environmental and quality control tests,          clients benefit from all the advantages of a
                                   deep technical expertise                        required for smooth daily operations         As an ISO-compliant organi-
                                                                                                                                                                   continuously meeting and surpassing               global supplier, while relying on dedicated
                                                                                                                                zation with manufacturing
                                      Project management                              Maintenance                                                                  the expectations of a long list of wireless       support from RFS’ local engineering,
                                                                                                                                and customer-service facilities
                                   Keeping complex, multi-provider                 Reducing the risk of failures and                                               carriers, transportation and utility operators,   manufacturing and shipping teams.
                                                                                                                                that span the globe, RFS offers
                                   deployments on-schedule and on-budget           system downtime                                                                 and broadcasters.
                                                                                                                                cutting-edge engineering
                                                                                                                                                                                                                     RFS’ products, systems and personnel can
                                      Supervision                                                                               capabilities, superior field
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                                                                                   With RFS as their strategic                                                     RFS backs every product bearing its name          be found in every corner of the planet.
                                   Ensuring sub-contractors meet                                                                support and innovative product
                                                                                   telecommunications partner,                                                     with a quality guarantee that is unrivaled in     As a global group, RFS is committed
                                   transportation operators’ stringent                                                          design.
                                                                                   transportation operators enjoy the                                              the market.                                       to upholding the most stringent
                                   specifications for quality and timeliness
                                                                                   freedom and flexibility to choose                                                                                                 environmental, health and safety standards,
                                      Installation                                 the product, solution and service                                                                                                 and seeks to integrate green initiatives in
                                   Focusing on efficient and cost-effective        combination that is optimal to meet                                                                                               every aspect of its business.
                                   deployments                                     their business objectives.

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