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FCC Authorizes Distributed TV Transmission Systems

In a breakthrough action, the Federal Communications Commission today authorized digital television stations to use DTS technology. In a move aimed to remedy coverage problems in the analog to digital transition, the FCC has now permitted DTV stations to supplement their tall tower transmissions with low power outliers, or abandon the tall towers for [...]

Latest LBA Antenna Systems Feature New RF Switch Technology

John George showing KEYS 50 KW ATU with VC-1 RF Contactors.

Among recent AM antenna systems to use the new LBA VC-1 Vacuum RF Relay is a seven tower 50 KW directional at KYES in St. Cloud, Minnesota. KYES is a new Catholic community talk radio service of The Throw Fire Project.

In addition to two phasor cabinets, the complex system includes two open panel ATU’s and [...]