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LBA Technology is offering the top-of-the-line Kathrein MSK-200 TV Signal Analyzer for hands-on demonstrations at the following October events: October 6-7 in Verona, NY at the SBE22 Broadcast Technology Expo presented by LBA Reseller Broadcasters General Store in booth# A18 October 13-15 in Madison, WI at the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association “Broadcasters Clinic“, presented by LBA Reseller Broadcasters [...] 
New and improved MSK-200 Analyzers have arrived! Since LBA introduced the Kathrein MSK-200 TV Signal Analyzer to the Americas last year, it has been enthusiastically welcomed by TV engineers. As an economical portable or fixed 6 ‘n 1 digital signal test solution it was without compare. And we have had [...]  Installing SAMWAS-200 ATU Ships sailing in waters near Guam have a new connection to shore. The island’s NAVTEX navigational telex broadcast system has been upgraded by replacing three conventional 300’ vertical towers with one small aperture SAMWAS antenna. The unique SAMWAS medium wave antenna system is a product of LBA Technology, a North Carolina telecommunications [...] 
New England radio station owner Bob Vinikoor looked past the momentary inconvenience of installing wireless carrier antennas on his AM radio towers (colocation) and saw a steady stream of revenue. The same sight awaits almost any radio station owner willing to look into the matter. Lawrence Behr Associates can help. We make it possible to generate [...]  Can wireless carriers and AM radio station towers partner? You betcha! There is a proven collocation engineering system that successfully weds wireless antennas and AM towers. In this blog, Lawrence Behr, founder and chief executive officer of LBA Group Inc., explains how it’s done. Historically, the wireless industry has been warned to steer clear of AM [...]  Lightning flirts with a 335-ft tall radio tower. Credit: Jeffrey K. Herzer/Missouri State Highway Patrol Communications Division. Every radio engineer and tower owner is painfully aware of the toll that lightning takes on broadcast and communications installations each year. The mechanism for how towers attract lightning is not really understood. But scientists have known for a long [...] 
LBA Technology’s presentation of Kathrein / Schomandl RF Test Equipment generates overwhelming interest from South American visitors at the LABS’09 (Latin American Broadcast Show) going on now in Miami, FL. The MSK-200 TV signal analyzer can be seen in the center of the photo above. LBA’s latest Authorized RF Instrument Reseller, 305 Broadcast, [...]  Geographically isolated and local community analog TV watchers soon can see their favorite shows in high-definition television. The Federal Communications Commission has issued a public notice on how low power television stations can go digital, beginning in rural areas not served by full-power stations. Though most of the American viewing public switched to DTV in June, [...]  Much is made of reception problems marring the changeover from analog to digital TV in the US. Typically, these problems are laid on the backs of the TV engineering community. Before you jump too hard on the engineers, please consider that broadcasting is not a technology industry – it is an entertainment industry, pure and [...]  Please join LBA Technology in Miami, Florida for this year’s LABS’09 event at the Hyatt Regency Downtown, July 9th and 10th. LBA will display, in booth# 307, not only our time-tested AM Antenna System products and solutions, but also a full line of RF Test & Measuring instruments from world renowned Kathrein & Schomandl. Demonstrations will [...] 
The LTACT tactical communications trailer by LBA Technology is designed as a versatile budget-friendly mobile platform carrying a telescoping, storm-sturdy communications tower and an enclosed operations cabin. Custom configurable, a typical unit is the LTACT-28 furnished with a 48-foot crank-up tower, self-supporting in winds of 70 mph. A wide variety of antennas, lights, [...]  This year at NAB2009, LBA’s channel partners and integrators featured working Schomandl – Kathrein Test Equipment in their booths. The hit of the show were the MSK-200 TV signal analyzer and ADAM-3000 rack mount analog / digital TV analyzer. We bring you some photos of innovative uses of these analyzers. ADAM-3000 in Houston CH2 Storm Tracker [...] 
All the capacitors on the attached PDF list are in stock and on sale for a limited time! If you see any of interest, communicate with LBA immediately. All are subject to prior sale. The list contains both new and old part numbers. Many are most familiar with the “Old Type” numbers. Those numbers that [...]  Schomandl manufactures a series of meters it calls “fast installation testers,” or FIT for short. The FIT-70 Inline wattmeter addresses the RF industry’s need to check wattages and forward and reflected power at remote antenna sites and STLs. As advertised, the FIT-70 is a fast, easy-to-use and easy-to-read tester. Its main unit measures 8 inches [...]  Let’s see, pondered the technician, scratching his chin, shall I carry this… and this… and this… and this… to the satellite installation job and subsequent check of the video conferencing system? Or shall I just take the MSK-125? Hmmm… The appeal of the Kathrein/Schomandl MSK 125 signal meter begins with its versatility. It is a multi-standard [...]  LBA sponsors these groups to assist our user communities in exchanging information, tips, and opinions. Please visit www.linkedin.com, join up and check in – it’s free!  In 1974, WTAW (now KZNE) in Bryan – College Station, Texas – home of the Texas Aggies – was 50 years old, an original Texas radio station! For all its years, it had remained a single tower 1000 watt daytime station on 1150 kHz. That was, until owner Rodger (Bill) Watkins resolved to increase coverage and [...] 
The FCC has released two free map books showing in detail the impact of the digital conversion on every US TV station. Most stations come out winners, with 89% gaining net coverage, and 11% losing. Stations losing coverage area can regain it using several methods, according to the FCC. Options include changing channels or antenna [...] 
A member of the Broadcast Pioneers, Bill Roberson was indeed a pioneering figure in North Carolina broadcasting. His roots ran first to AM radio WRRF in Washington, NC in 1942, and WRRZ, Clinton, in 1943. Then he founded the first Eastern North Carolina television station WITN, Channel 7 in 1955, followed by powerhouse WITN-FM! Bill was [...]  John George here – As an old time broadcaster, I’ve run into a bunch of antenna testers and power meters over the years! Now, the LBA Technology Test Equipment Group has a whole new bag of goodies for me. Case in point is the FIT-70 Antenna Tester. The FIT-70 tester, is manufactured by Schomandl, a division [...] 
Friday Jan 2, 2009 is the 100th Birthday of the Radio Club of America and W2RCA is celebrating with a QSO Party on that day using: Mode: Phone (SSB and AM) Time (EST) Time (UTC) Band Frequency The MSK-200 Digital Transport Stream antenna monitor is just the ticket for adjusting and maintaining multiple transmitter DTV systems as recently authorized by the FCC. A host of timing, synchronization, and quality aspects can be assessed by the portable, but very sophisticated Kathrein DTV monitor. Read more about the MSK-200 in our blog “Hear no [...] 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 [...]  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 [...]  Exciting things are happening for LBA Technology test equipment solutions customers! German RF equipment manufacturer Kathrein and subsidiary Schomandl will exclusively distribute its radio frequency test equipment, including devices for digital TV, radio, wireless, CATV, satellite and laboratory use, through the RF systems expertise of LBA Technology, throughout the western hemisphere. Kathrein test equipment joins a lineup [...]  The KATHREIN-Werke KG is the world’s largest antenna producing enterprise and a leading high tech telecommunications company. Kathrein products epitomize quality and reliability. Know-how and 89 years of experience have made Kathrein one of the market leaders in its product ranges. The Kathrein-group, with its 14 production facilities, 57 subsidiaries and associated companies, employs over [...] LBA Technology has restructured its operations to include a new Test Equipment Group. The new group will take responsibility for existing test products manufactured or sold by LBA. It is also in the process of activating major new third party test equipment distribution agreements under the Group. According to Jerry Brown, President of LBA Technology, “Our [...] Thieves stole a 120-foot radio tower in Windber, PA. Along with the tower, the thieves also made off with more than 120 feet of heavy copper wire. The price of copper scrap has more than tripled over the past few years making the theft of copper an increasingly serious problem. The tower was currently unused but [...] 
LBA Technology President, Jerry Brown participated in a seminar at the 2008 Broadcast Asia Show in Singapore during June. His presentation was to a select group of engineers and representatives of LBA products in the Asian-Pacific Rim area. Jerry brought the participants up to date on current medium wave broadcast antenna technology [...]  LBA Technology sponsored, in conjunction with Radio Guide Magazine and others, an AM Directional Seminar at the Texas Association of Broadcasters convention in Austin Texas. Over 30 senior broadcast engineers from across the United States participated in the event from August 5 – 8. This hands-on teaching event, is staged by Radio Guide and [...] |
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