US Navy Relies on Schomandl Frequency Synthesizers

LBA staffers Betty Perez and Dick Hanson prepare to dispatch a shipment of Schomandl frequency synthesizers to the US Navy.

The US Navy counts on the accuracy and dependability of Schomandl frequency synthesizers from LBA to support advanced weapons research, testing and development.

The Navy is increasing its deployment of these instruments. LBA has just shipped the first installment of a significant Navy purchase of ND-500D and ND-1000D frequency synthesizers. These will be used at the Naval Air War Center Weapons Division in China Lake, [...]

The MSK-200 TV Analyzer introduced to Reps in Miami

John George explaining to Broadcast Depot staff the functions of the MSK-200 TV Analyzer

Broadcast Depot, Ecuatronix, and 305 Broadcast had a greatly received the presentation of the MSK-200 TV Analyzer by John George and Javier Castillo during their recent visit to Miami.  The two presented the versatile analyzer made by Schomandl/Kathrein that is equivalent to 10 instruments in one at a price that is less than half of [...]

First stops on the Taste of NAB Roadshow with Paulo Fernandes

LBA’s own Paulo Fernandes was there for the first few stops on the Taste of NAB Roadshow last week.  Paulo was on hand to introduce such breakthrough technology as the Kathrein-Schomandl ADAM3000 analog / digital TV Analyzer and MSK-200  DTV Signal Analyzer and health-protecting SafeOne Personal RF Monitor, as well as the new Taref3 high-precision [...]

BROADCASTERS SURVIVE ECONOMIC PERIL WITH HELP OF LBAʼS RESOURCEFULNESS

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In 2009, LBA Group Inc. faced the same economic challenge as every other company. It met the challenge by resourcefully building customer value. LBA Group Founder Lawrence Behr talks about the synergism of businesses  interacting during stressful times. BSD: What do you mean when you say the LBA Group of companies is ‘resourceful’? LB: Essentially [...]

VERSATILE MSK-200 TV SIGNAL ANALYZER

MSK-200 TV Signal Analyzer

Most busy TV engineers wouldn’t cobble together their own multiple-function TV Test Instruments from add-ons and options unless they found themselves in a technological vacuum. Thanks to Kathrein-Schomandl, no such void exists. The renowned German RF equipment manufacturer has filled it with a universal, easy-to-operate DTV signal analyzer called MSK-200. The versatile MSK-200 not only [...]

LBA Brings Latest Schomandl – Kathrein TV and RF test equipment to the NAB convention floor

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At NAB 2010, LBA’s channel partners and integrators are featuring the latest generation of Schomandl-Kathrein TV and RF test equipment. Where? In Booth  SU3327, South Hall, second level. Videos that showcase our fine products will be showing continuously on large 42-inch screens. In addition to the internationally renowned 10-instruments-in-1 MSK-200 universal TV signal analyzer and [...]

LBA’s October Exhibit Schedule for Schomandl/Kathrein Test Instruments

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 [...]

The MSK-200 Universal Digital TV Tester Gets Even Better!

New MSK-200 TV Signal Analyzer with Many New Added Features!

New and improved MSK-200 Analyzers have arrived! (LBA Sales Executive Paulo Fernandes) 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 [...]

MSK-200 TV Signal Analyzer Steals the Show!

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, was also [...]

FCC Releases Rural HDTV Procedure

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 [...]

LBA Exhibits at the Latin American Broadcast Show

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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 [...]

LBA Brings Schomandl – Kathrein Test Applications to NAB Show Floor

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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 [...]

Schomandl’s FIT-70 Wattmeter: Fast and Handy

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Schomandl manufactures a series of meters it calls “fast installation testers,” or FIT for short. The FIT-70 RF 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 [...]

FIT-70 Antenna Tester a Winner!

FIT-70 Antenna Tester a Winner!

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 RF wattmeter. The FIT-70 tester, is manufactured by Schomandl, a [...]

LBA Partners with Kathrein – Schomandl for Western Hemisphere Test Equipment Distribution

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 [...]