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ntenna A EDITION 2005

50 Years

of Kathrein FM & TV Broadcasting Antennas

1955-2005

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Contents

The KATHREIN group

Turnover and workforce an all-time high . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Foreign students visit Kathrein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 New production hall at Tat Fook . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Kathrein takes new logistics partner on board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Representative congress in Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Bavarian economic delegation in South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Lennart Carlsson - 50 years of dedication to Kathrein in Sweden . . . 8-9 „Quality assurance“ starts it off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Know-how pooling and commitment to German location . . . . . . . . . . 10

Engineering

Kathrein supplies world´s largest building with cellular radio system . . 11

New Products

Twin DVB-S receivers with hard disk UFS 821si/sw . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 DVB-S receivers UFS 702si/sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 DVB-S receiver UFS 601si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 DVB-S receiver UFS 543sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 DVB-S receiver UFD 593 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 DVB-T receivers UFT 571si/sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 DVB-T receiver UFT 171si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 Multi-switches EXR 156/158/1512/1516 (4 x Sat-IF) . . . . . . . . 40-41 DVB-T meter MFK 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 One cable quatro feed system UAS 481 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Rooftop cover plates ZTB 62xx, Rafter fastener mounting sets ZTS 41xx, Mast mounting sets ZTS 149xx/ZTS 161xx . . . . . . . . . 44 Compression plugs EMK 12/19, Compression pliers ZAW 13 . . . . . . . 45 WLAN Cable Modem Router DCG 10/DCG 10E (Docsis/EURODocsis) . 46 VoIP Cable Modem DCV 10/DCV 10E (DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS) . . . . . 47 Mini-node ORA 910 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48-49 Compact amplifiers VGP 9033/9041 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50-52 Cable Modem Termination System CGW 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 House connection/distribution network amplifiers VOS 94x/95x . . 54-56 Antenna system for the new BMW 3 series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

New HFC system for Halul Island/Qatar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 50 years of BCA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-15 Munich landmark grows by 175 centimetres . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 New antenna system on Mount Wendelstein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Kathrein´s antenna technology successful in the USA . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 TMA products internationally successful . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Kathrein is also market leader in France . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Fairs

Barcelona covered by large transmitting separating filter system . . . . 20 FM antenna systems and diplex filters on the Aral Sea . . . . . . . . . . . 21 DVB-T antenna mounted on decommissioned power-plant chimney . . 21 Antenna Master´s Favourite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-25

SVIAZ Expo Comm / Moscow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 3 GSM World Congress / Cannes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 NAB / Las Vegas,TELEXPO / Sao Paulo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 ANGA Cable / Cologne . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 CommunicAsia / Singapore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 CeBit / Hanover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair / Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Sponsoring

Kathrein racing and rallye team . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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GSM Middle East / Dubai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 IBC / Amsterdam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Title page : Mounting of DVB-T antenna on Mount Wendelstein in May 2005

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Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein Personally liable managing partner of KATHREIN-Werke KG Vice president of the ZVEI Germany (organisation of German electro-technical instustry) President of the ZVEI Bavaria Vice president of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria Vice president of the „Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e.V.” (Bavarian economy association)

DVB-T television everywhere: Everywhere antennas from Kathrein

Now that is a statement that fills me with pleasure and makes me proud.This applies to the areas of professional DVB-T transmitter antennas in Germany. As part of the conversion process from analogue to digital terrestrial television reception starting in 2003 and continuing up to the present day, almost all the systems have been exchanged, i.e. 34 up till now and counting. Several other broadcasters in the new German Federal States (Thuringia, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt), are scheduled to switch on in November of this year. However market share alone is not the measure of all things. Our engineers, technicians and fitters, together with those in charge at the broadcasters, made a thorough job of it. Highly-detailed work under the most difficult of conditions. The spectacular mounting jobs – mainly conducted with the aid of a Russian heavy-lift KAMOV helicopter, which was operated by Swiss pilots from the Heliswiss company – was followed several times over by the press and television and was a continuous regional highlight. I myself was able to witness it at Munich’s Olympic Tower.This was followed in quick succession by the systems in Nuremberg, on the Dillberg mountain and then for the Bavarian broadcaster Bayerischer Rundfunk on Mount Wendelstein. For Bavaria, in the conurbations of Munich and Nuremberg, with the large Wendelstein transmission area, the DVB-T signal has been available for reception since the end of May 2005.

I would like to express my thanks to all those involved in bringing about these brilliant feats! This is without doubt German high-quality work, something we can now offer to an increasing extent on an international scale. German know-how, knowledge that functions and was realised in Germany; technology that we ourselves actually use. Look at Transrapid – it’s still being talked about! If now, just after the IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair in Berlin, we speak of DVB T, then we come full circle back to our DVB-T receivers, antennas and accessories. By mastering the professional side of things, people expect us to also be capable of dealing with reception technology.This is our great opportunity. Together with the qualified specialised trade this is something we must make use of! To this end we offer solutions for all three digital standards, DVB-C (cable), DVB-S (satellite reception) and DVB-T (terrestrial). Finally: Quality leads the way. This applies to tomorrow, too!

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein

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1.170 billion euros in 2005:

Turnover and workforce of KATHREIN-Werke KG an all-time high 'We need not be afraid of the year 2006', Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein pointed out during KATHREIN-Werke KG's celebratee-bash: 'We will continue to seize every change we get in the new year, too.' The businessman was very pleased about the success Kathrein was able to achieve this year despite the severe international competition: 'By the end of 2005, turnover will have increased by around 140 million euros compared to last year, in other words we will have turned over one billion and 170 million euros.'

2,132 new employees. '1,042 of these in Germany, and of the new employees there 1,020 in Bavaria', Kathrein explained. The group currently employs more than 6,000 people. At headquarters in Rosenheim alone workforce currently is 2,072. This location seems to be secured until 2010', Kathrein said and added warningly: 'This would not be possible without our international activities.Three posts abroad secure one post in Rosenheim.'

Since midyear 2003 the Kathrein-group (54 subsidiaries all over the world) has recruited

Foreign students visit Kathrein

Chinese students meet with Chinese managers in Rosenheim It’s a small world, the global village is no longer just a catchphrase, but rather reality. At Kathrein Vice President Weinong Chen (right) from CATRC (China Automotive Technology

& Research Center) and General Manager Victor Sun from Tat Fook Technology Co. Ltd. (3rd from right) met students from the secondary school No. 6 in Qingdao.The two

top-rank managers come from neighbouring provinces. “In the meantime we have three companies in China.”, said Prof. Kathrein (2nd from right) as part of a guided plant tour: “Approximately 600 employees of the KATHREIN group of companies are primarily active there in Shenzhen.This accounts for a good 10 % of the employees in our group of companies. Obviously, we also have a lively interchange with our HQ in Rosenheim”. Qingdao (known in Europe as Tsingtao) lies in the Bavarian partner province of Shantung. The secondary school No. 6 was arranged for the Karlsgymnasium in Munich/Pasing by way of the Hanns-Seidel-Stiftung. It is a semiprivate Chinese school, which corresponds to the higher grade of a German grammar school. Two female teachers accompanied the nine girls and one boy on their foreign student visit to Bavaria, which they primarily conducted at Munich’s Karlsgymnasium school. Following the tour of the company in Rosenheim they all stopped off for a substantial traditional Bavarian snack known as “Brotzeit” at Lake Chiem.

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From planning to realisation in 4 months

New production hall at Tat Fook with 2,400 sq. m surface area “For us it would have been unthinkable. From the planning stage on, to approval and ultimately the finished hall took no longer than four months”, a point made by Professor Anton Kathrein on the occasion of the opening ceremony of the 2,400 square metre production hall at the Chinese Kathrein subsidiary Tat Fook in Shenzhen. The plans for the 1.77 million euro investment were submitted on 1st June 2005. Construction approval on the 6,000 square metre area was available four weeks later on 1st July and the first cut with a spade was made on the

same day. The official inauguration had been held on 26th July, 2005 and in keeping with Chinese ritual featured a fireworks display and lucky charms. “The fact that the production machinery had been delivered, installed and tested for the opening was the icing on the cake”, said a pleased Professor Kathrein: “Die-cast aluminium parts required for filter production for the Chinese market are made in the production hall.” Almost five hundred thousand euros were invested for the new machines. Tat Fook currently employs more than 450 people according to Professor Kathrein: “Together with our other production company, KTS in Shenzhen, this accounts for more than ten per cent of the total workforce in the Kathrein group of companies.” The schedule turnover for the Kathrein group of companies for 2005 lies at more than 1.1 billion euros.

2,400 sq. m in size and costing 1.77 million euros: New production hall at the Chinese Kathrein subsidiary Tat Fook in Shenzhen.

Almost five hundred thousand euros have been invested for machinery.

General Manager Victor Sun (left) and Professor Anton Kathrein with a die-cast alu-minium part, which is produced in the new hall for the Chinese and Indian markets. Chinese celebratory mood.

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Delivery performance boosted yet further

Kathrein takes new logistics partner on board

“Our objective was to realign the logistics sector. We have to further increase our delivery performance for our customers in the area of cellular radio system fixed-station antennas, and align our logistics systems to tomorrow’s challenges”, emphasised Prof. Anton Kathrein. Therefore, in the autumn of 2005, cooperation was entered into with the logistics service provider Logistikdienstleister-GmbM ITC in Schwaig.

14 loading bay doors, at which hauling company trucks can dock, serve to accelerate deliveries and pickups.

“When searching for a partner, a site in the immediate vicinity of the Munich airport and thus also with an ideal link to the European motorway network was a necessity.”, explained Dr. Rüdiger Troschke, in charge of all the logistics areas at Kathrein.

At ITG, more than 40 experienced staff members are exclusively involved in handling Kathrein products.They are organised as a team, which is managed by a team leader.

A building designed from a state-of-the-art point of view, and a warehouse system with more than 12,000 Euro-pallet spaces is now exclusively available for Kathrein products.

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Dr.Troschke: “The processes for storing and disbursement, commissioning and preparing for dispatch all run - as a matter of course with EDP assistance and primarily without any slips. Up-to-date monitoring, statistics information and comprehensive evaluation options are standard.”

The transfer of the antennas and accessories stored for customer coverage – a total of more than 8,000 pallets – to the new location was conducted in less than six weeks, in no small part thanks to targeted preparatory work and lean management. There were no interruptions to customer deliveries. “Initial startup of the new systems and the conversion of all the information channels proceeded almost without any hitches,”, Prof. Kathrein was only too glad to relate; “With this we took yet another step towards supplying all our customers around the world.”

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Representative congress in Singapore

Targeted coordination of global effect Parallel to the “CommunicAsia 2005” held in Singapore, Kathrein arranged for a representative congress to be held, with all regional Asian sales associates, sales companies and group companies. Managing directors and sales managers from India to Japan and Australia and New Zealand, came to exchange interactive experience and considerations. Prof. Anton Kathrein reviewed the course of the first six months of the 2005 business year and referred to the permanent improvement in Kathrein’s position on the global market. Director Alois Trepesch underlined this with various statistics, customer behaviour and the sales strategy of the Kathrein group of companies.

The various presentations reflected the activities in the specific countries, and led to interesting opinions being stated and experience being exchanged. The collated information was then exchanged strategically and then deployed such that the Kathrein customers in the region receive optimum service and the best products. “Understanding the customer on a regional basis and working with him in a mutually

successful relationship, is what differentiates us from our rivals, and what ultimately makes us successful”, said Head of the Regional Sales department at Kathrein,Volker Kuhn. “In future, events such as this will be enormously important, if we are to coordinate and adapt our plans in what is an increasingly smaller global market”, added Prof. Anton Kathrein.

Bavarian economic delegation in South Africa

Kathrein has two company members on site Prof. Anton Kathrein (in left of picture) took the opportunity in spring of this year in Cape Town to join Undersecretary Hans Spitzner’s delegation group.Together with the Undersecretary in the Bavarian Ministry of State for the Economy, Infrastructure,Transport and Technology they visited renowned Bavarian business representatives in South Africa. They were also received in Cape Town by Western Capes Minister President Ebrahim Rassol (centre of picture).

Network operators, in particular, who as part of the expansion to the cellular radio system networks, were extremely interested in the high quality Kathrein cellular radio system antennas. “Our market share in several regions of South Africa is already very high.

In the countries of Nigeria, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda and Namibia we are already market leader”, according to the Rosenheimbased company. Also seen here (to the right): Prof. Elmar R Baur, Chairman of Burgmann Industrie GmbH & Co. KG, Wolfratshausen, Germany.

The Western Cape province together with the capital Cape Town forms the southernmost tip of the African continent and accounts for roughly 11 per cent of the area of South Africa.The communications structure there has undergone an intensive boost. Prof. Anton Kathrein: “With KATHREIN South Africa Ltd. in Somerset West/Cape Town and the ‘Kathrein Centre of Competence’ in Johannesburg we already have two footholds from where we can serve the neighbouring regions of South Africa.”

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Lennart Carlsson

50 years of dedication to Kathrein in Sweden Several years after the terrible horrors of the Second World War, economic development started to move upwards again in Germany. Several of the important medium-wave frequencies at the time had been confiscated from Germany and so - starting in 1949 a VHF transmitter network was built-up. Kathrein, which already had a technical lead in medium-wave antennas – built the first industrially produced VHF receiver dipole, and taking this technical progress as its basis, it started to export to other countries.

Teleapparater In 1953 Hjalmar Carlsson was appointed to Kathrein representative in Sweden and he founded the Teleapparater company.Two years later he was accompanied by his son Lennart on a visit to Rosenheim to meet people and to start his training. Naturally, turnover back then was moderate; in the year of foundation it amounted to no more than 5,000 euros when converted, prospects however were good. 1956 saw the start of television in Sweden; individual antennas with accessories were sold and, worthy of special mention here, was the fact The Antenna · Edition 2005

that Lennart Carlsson was appointed representative at this time. Two years later the first two large transmitter antennas that Kathrein had ever built, namely the Karlskrona and Örnsköldsvik, were delivered to Sweden, which only serves to confirm the old maxim that a prophet is without honour in his own country. In the same year sales of community antennas started up. In the meantime, in Sweden, too, the advantages of the VHF radio network led to the planning and building of a VHF transmitter network, in 1962 the first FM transmitter antenna was delivered for the Pajala station in Lapland. Although these were all noteworthy successes, the absolute breakthrough came then in 1966.Televerket, previously known as Telestyrelsen, planned 60 large stations with 1,000 KW ERP each, and Kathrein was awarded a contract for more than 30 antennas with a contract value in the currency of the day of 2.5 million deutschmarks. Also decisive was the excellent relations which Lennart Carlsson had nurtured, and had built up with the gentlemen at Televerket Radio.This success was particularly momentous, because next to Rohde & Schwarz, who supplied the

other antennas, antenna makers in Germany alone were renowned companies such as Siemens, SEL and Telefunken. Despite several minor difficulties, the experience in Sweden with the Kathrein transmitter antennas was so good that when converting the large transmitter antennas it was almost always Kathrein who won the contract, so that in turn nowadays at least 70% of the larger systems and more than 95% of the converter systems in Sweden are equipped with Kathrein antennas. On the receiver side the Teleapparater company sold individual and community antennas, in particular at the start of the second television channel in 1963.The Kathrein antenna Deci-Arrow could be used anywhere in Sweden because of its broadband capability.

Intensa Since 1973 the Kathrein representation in Sweden has been managed by the Intensa company, but then what is in a name? In reality the representative in Sweden is always equivalent with the name Lennart Carlsson. The CA sector was handed over in 1980 to ASEA-SKANDIA.

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Group picture with Mr. Carlsson : (Front, from left to right) Prof. Anton Kathrein, Lennart Carlsson, Walter Thurl and Georg Klinger. Back row Dir. Alois Trepesch, Georg Klauser, Dr.-Ing. Hans Eisenmann and Josef Gschwendtner as well as Wolfgang Niedhammer and Manfred Puschej.

Previously all the talk was about activities on the radio network sector only, and this was where the main focus was during the early years, but we all know that, in the meantime, the cellular radio system has become extremely important. As far back as 1976, contact was opened up with Ericsson Radio Systems and Televerket started a cellular telephone network, which was subsequently known as NMT 450. NMT stood for Nordisk Mobile Telephone; it was the world’s first cellular telephone system and thus the basis for the unbelievable success story of the cellular radio system. Intensa provided antennas for NMT 450 and for the successor system NMT 900. During the course of the years, NMT was replaced by the GSM standard cellular radio system and, for GSM 900 too, Intensa supplied the network operators Telia,Vodafone and Tele 2 with antennas.The Swedish railway switched its railway radio network to the GSM standard, which was then given the designation GSMR, whereby “R” stands for rail, an interesting matter, if not a terribly vital fact. Important however is, that the railway procures all its antennas for GSM-R from Intensa and thus from Kathrein.

Since 1999 Intensa has also served Denmark and Finland, with the exception of Nokia. Business volume has increased by a factor of 1,000 since the start, i.e. this year achieved a figure of approximately 5 million euros. Here, direct deliveries to Ericsson are not included.

“In 1953 Hjalmar Carlsson was appointed to Kathrein representative in Sweden and he founded the Teleapparater company. Two years later he was accompanied by his son Lennart Carlsson on a visit to the Rosenheim antenna specialists to meet people and to start his training in Rosenheim. Now, 50 years down the road, Prof. Anton Kathrein reflected during a ceremony on the “half century of extremely successful cooperation between Kathrein and Lennart Carlsson”; “A genuine success story. Here we have seen not only developments in the business relations, from the first large transmitter systems for Swedish television on to today’s direct deliveries of cellular radio system basis antennas for Ericsson, but a whole series of personal friendships has also been created.”

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“Quality assurance” starts it off

FH Rosenheim and Kathrein established contact with the Technical University of Targu Mures/Romania As part of an information trip on the subject of “Quality Assurance”, professors from the Technical University of Targu Mures/Romania also visited the KATHREIN-Werke KG in Rosenheim and established initial contacts with the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences. In his lecture, Head of the Quality Assurance department at Kathrein, Hermann Zimmermann, gave an impressive insight into the quality and environmental management system at Kathrein’s, where certifications as under ISO 9001/14001 and TS 16949 are standard.This visit was also an opportunity, according to Prof. Werner Braatz, for the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, to make new contacts in Romania: “The cooperation between the Kathrein institute and the Fraunhofer research company in Timisoara was particularly helpful here.”

Professors of the Technical University of Targu Mures, Romania stopped off in Rosenheim. Pictured here are Prof. Werner Braatz (2nd from right) and Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (centre).

1 million euros invested in SMD system

Know-how pooling and commitment to German location “Our new SMD system is a clear commitment to the German location.”, emphasised Prof. Anton Kathrein. At the start of the year, the Rosenheim-based antenna specialist installed the new high-tech production unit in its highrise production building. It is a combination of a high-performance pick-and-place machine for simple chip components and a customised pick-and-place machine for high-pin components.The investment amount: almost 1 million euros. SMD - Surface Mounted Device, as the name says, for surface mounted components. At Kathrein, e.g. printed circuit boards for complicated electronic control systems for cellular radio system antennas are populated. “In practice we can – depending on the printed circuit board layout – achieve realistic values of around 30,000 populated components per hour.”, explained Alois Unterlinner, in charge of automatic population at Kathrein. Since the test phase the system, which comes from Japan, has been running in a three-shift operation. It consists of seven individual modules. The Antenna · Edition 2005

Each module can be equipped with up to 45 component feed units. “Ultimately, in this way we also pool production knowhow at the Rosenheim site”, said Prof. Kathrein.The printed circuit boards on the new system are also used worldwide in the various companies within the globally-arranged Alois Unterlinner (right) at Kathrein’s SMD system feed unit, which costs Kathrein-group. 1 million euros. Also on board (front left) SAT Domestic Head of Sales, Flexibility in terms Alfons Haas, Editor-in-Chief, Gerd O. Bausewein from the telecommunications magazine “funkschau handel”, Prof. Anton Kathrein and the “funkschau” of a fast product media consultant, Dominique Markovic. change is given, according to Alois other system of this type. Currently in Unterlinner: “With this we can change for the Germany automatic production runs on no first time, during day-to-day operation, from more than a total of four of these systems. population of one printed circuit board to another one.” In Bavaria there is only one

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Kathrein supplies world’s largest building with cellular radio system The world has a new tallest building – at the end of 2004 the 508 metre high Taipei Financial Centre, also known as Taipei 101, became the world’s tallest building. Construction of Taiwan’s new landmark was completed after approx. 6 years.The name Taipei 101 describes the location of the building and the number of floors.The skyscraper

has approx. 200,000 sq. m. of office space, a dozen restaurants, a two-floored fitness centre and a huge shopping mall. 63 (currently twofloored) elevators transport people at record speed (up to 17 m/s) to the individual floors. Naturally, the entire building has been equipped with a cellular radio system. With 101 floors and 508 metres high the skyscraper has

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the most comprehensive cellular radio system coverage that has ever been installed. Here, a total of 5 different cellular radio systems (CDMA 800, GSM 900, GSMl800, WCDMA and CDMA 2000) are operated via an antenna system. Ericsson provided the system here for the entire indoor coverage of the 101 floors. Only with the latest technology was it possible to realise this type of cellular radio system coverage. For indoor antennas Ericsson used Kathrein’s splitter and tapper products. Because of the broadband frequency range of the Kathrein antennas as well as the splitters and tappers, all five cellular radio systems can be operated using the same antenna.This in turn significantly reduces the number of indoor components required. In the building as a whole, a total of 1400 indoor antennas as well as 900 splitters and tappers were installed.

New HFC system for Halul Island/Qatar Halul Island, 100 km north east of Qatar, is a lonely, two kilometre square large island in the Persian Gulf, and it’s definitely not on your average travel brochure for tourists. Here in Qatar petroleum is produced for the global market. The 2,000 workers and engineers employed there, an internationally composed team, work in 7-day shifts and spend almost half of their rare recreation time watching television. To ease the heavy workload of these specialist teams somewhat, new accommodation was recently built and equipped with state-of-the-

art, high-performance multi-channel CATV system made by Kathrein.To be able to provide almost every nationality with “his/her” channel, the receiving station must be capable of processing a large number of terrestrial television channels, and digital and analogue satellite channels from Arab Sat, Nile Sat and Asia Sat. The headend was installed in a professional 19” frame unit for 90 channels using UFO® compact devices ex-factory, meaning it only had to be programmed at the site. Used as a line amplifier was the tried-andtested,VGF 8001 broadband amplifier which was installed underground in manholes. They are remotely supplied from the head unit. The individual house networks are supplied via the lines using tappers.These are built in star distributor technology, to be able to provide the Internet at any given time. The head unit also feeds an optical transmitter, which links a second construction site on the other side of the island by means of monomode fibre.

The entire installation of the HFC system is realised as a turnkey system from the Kathrein agency in Qatar under the management of Hassan Ali Bin Ali. The initial startup, measurement and “on-the-job“ training of the maintenance crew was conducted with factory support from Rosenhelm (Horst Schlögl 2nd from left). The Antenna · Edition 2005

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50 Years of BCA 2005 was the year of digital conversion of television in Bavaria. After almost exactly 50 years, the first order for the converter in Würzburg from Bavarian state-owned broadcaster “Bayerische Rundfunk”, Kathrein was called on once again by the client to mount a new DVB-T antenna on the large transmitter on Mount Wendelstein (see picture). This in turn means that Kathrein can look back with pride on 50 years of experience in the area of transmitting antenna technology. Even as far back as the fifties, Kathrein laboratories and development departments were equipped with state-ofthe-art technology, as a picture from those days demon-

DVB-T antenna on Mount Wendelstein

strates. During the course of the next few decades Kathrein transmitting antennas grew ever larger and the locations in which they were mounted ever higher, and more extreme. Kathrein no longer delivered and mounted its antennas in Germany alone – it soon started to operate internationally. On account of their extreme weather resistance and stability, the antennas have been delivered to the most varied of regions, countries and climate zones around the world (Scandinavia, Iceland,Thailand Lebanon, Indonesia, Canada, South Africa etc.). Germany, in the seventies and eighties, saw countless concrete telecommunication towers (BFT) put up by the German Federal Postal Services, which served to provide the population with coverage of the second and third channels.To this end Kathrein provided self-supporting GFK cylinders, in which the antennas were integrated and which enabled access to the antennas, no matter the weather. The transmitter stations, the tips of which were painted red-white-red, are still in use and indeed they are The Antenna · Edition 2005

Emmaboda, Sweden

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were originally produced in the former GDR have been replaced and gaps in coverage have been closed by means of new transmitter antenna systems. As a company, Kathrein was however concerned by the ever increasing price orientation of international customers, whereby some low-cost suppliers have managed to establish themselves. However Kathrein remained true to its motto which has always been: “Quality wins through”, something which has proven to be a good move. Kathrein continues to rely on quality, service and increasingly more detailed systems. An outstanding object from this period was without doubt the transmitter system on Mount Säntis in Switzerland (2500 metres above sea level).

DVB-T antenna on Europe Tower, Frankfurt

DVB-T antenna Telemichel, Hamburg

still built today, although the latest antennas are installed inside them.

In many countries at the start of the new millennium, the classic analogue radio network was being expanded, while at the same time some regions saw the introduction of digital conversion. Kathrein, however, would not be Kathrein if it had been unable to cope with this double-tracked task.

The mounting of these tips used to be and indeed still is a major attraction, and draws dozens of onlookers every time. Where previously large cranes and auxiliary masts were used, nowadays the mounting procedure or the transport is frequently performed by helicopter, to avoid any problems with narrow timber access roads such as in 1976 on the Hohen Bogen in Germany (see picture). At the start of the nineties, Germany’s reunification ensured that order books were bursting at the seams at the Kathrein company’s radio department. Numerous antenna systems that

Because of the huge confidence placed in Kathrein by the station network operators, Kathrein in 2004 and 2005 built a total of 34 new transmitter antennas for DVB-T in Germany (incl. Cologne, Hanover, Bremen, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Munich etc.). Sanas, Switzerland (2500 metres above sea level)

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DVB-T antenna, Tuntex and Chien-Tai building, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. Standing 376 m tall and with 85 floors it is the world’s seventh highest building

Anyone who believes that Kathrein has not paid enough attention to its international business due to the large volume of orders and time pressure prevalent in Germany, is making a mistake, Kathrein provided, e.g. the antenna for the seventh-highest building in the world, the Tuntex and Chien-Tai building in Kaohsiung (Taiwan) which is 378 metres high and has 85 floors. In 2005 it finally happened - DVB-T was launched in Bavaria, home to Kathrein. Kathrein was awarded the contract for the sites in Nuremberg, the Dillberg mountain, Munich Olympic Tower, Mount Wendelstein, and indeed for almost all the other DVB-T sites in Germany. As with the remaining DVB-T sites in Germany these transmitter stations were finished on time and since the 30th of May 2005 they have been providing Kathrein’s homeland with DVB-T coverage. The broadcasting of digital television signals from terrestrial broadcasting stations has made inroads in Germany under the motto “television everywhere”. An extremely high percentage of transmitting antennas for this purpose was built and delivered by Kathrein (BCA department).

TV and FM transmitter antenna on Gaisberg mountain in Salzburg

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Kathrein’s BCA team today: Top row from left:

Roland Manner, Janusz Wojnarowski, Manfred Schlentner, Robert Oberneder, Helmut Obereder, Andreas Lukas, Christian Sautter

Centre from left:

Otto Stutzig, Johann Niedermayr, Klaus Kreuder, Wolfram Hoßfeld, Rainer Vogt, Jochen Bonath, Anton Vogl

Front row from left:

Sonja Heinrich, Wolfgang Niedhammer, Irene Winter, Georg Klauser (Head of department), Claudia Schwarzer, Johann Seebacher (team manager mechanical development), Sabine Huber, Hermann Zehetner (team manager electrical development)

Not pictured:

Adrian Petrut

Christian Finger

Manfred Hellstern

Bernhard Doll

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Munich landmark grows by 175 centimetres

DVB-T antenna system mounted onto Olympic Tower Munich’s Olympic Tower has grown by 175 centimetres. This is an attendant phenomenon, resulting from the mounting of the new Kathrein DVB-T antenna system. In a spectacular helicopter action the old analogue antenna was dismantled and the new digital one mounted – and all in a single day. To do so the Swiss specialist company, Heliswiss, deployed a Russian heavy-lift helicopter, the “Kamov Ka-32-T” with two counter-rotating rotors.The red and white hooped GFK cylinder is 19.2 metres tall and has a diameter of 1.6 metre.The antenna weighs a hefty 6.2 tons. For this reason it had to be split up into two sections for mounting, because the helicopter could only bear loads of up to 4.8 tons. The Olympic Tower is exactly 291.21 metres high. Transmission of digital terrestrial television started from the Olympic Tower on May 30th with 24 channels.This included all the important public corporation and private broadcasters. Since then, anyone who previously received television stations per indoor antenna or roofmounted antenna, now only needs an additional DVB-T receiver to be able to use the new technology. Job well done: Enthusiastic applause : (left to right) Helmut Egenbauer from T-Systems International GmbH, Prof. Wolf-Dieter Ring from Bayerische Landeszentrale für neue Medien (Bavarian Regional Centre for New Media) and Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein

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Bavarian state-owned broadcaster “Bayerischer Rundfunk” counts on DVB-T

New antenna system on Mount Wendelstein

Highly-detailed work on Mount Wendelstein: using a Russian helicopter, the previous analogue transmitter antenna was replaced by a new digital one from Kathrein.This in turn meant that, as from May 30th 2005, nothing could now stop the progress of digital terrestrial television in southern Bavaria. The pilot at the Swiss Heliswiss company flew three times to the top of the 1838 metre high Wendelstein mountain at Bayrischzell, which protrudes out of the Mangfall mountain range, to mount the new transmitter antenna. The helicopter, with counter-rotating rotors, can bear roughly five tons on its hook.The lower section of the new GFK cylinder with vibration absorber alone weighed more than three tons, the middle section 2.8 with the upper section accounting for 2.6 tons.

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Kathrein's antenna technology successful in the USA At the start of the year, the KATHREIN-Werke KG received the pleasing news concerning its selection as antenna supplier to the largest cellular radio system provider in the USA Cingular. This was preceded by lively customer correspondence, intensive customer visits, comprehensive technical presentations and product verifications at Cingular in Atlanta, USA - and joint efforts were mastered by the American colleagues at Kathrein Scala Inc. in Medford, Oregon, and employees at the KATHREIN-Werke KG based in Rosenheim. During the course of the past few years Kathrein has captured almost 50% of the global market share in the cellular radio system sector. Despite the toughest possible international competition, intensification of price pressure, and with the will to retain its German site, Kathrein has been able to justify its excellent reputation as technological market leader for cellular radio system antennas and other cellular radio products. Although, in the course of the past few years, Kathrein has cautiously succeeded in achieving market leadership in the European and Asian markets, the American market has remained closed off for years now.

Indeed two years ago the American network operator AT&T opted to move towards the global GSM standard and it started the expansion of the GSM 1900 network. With this, nationwide cellular radio system coverage should also be provided for international cellular radio system users, who are in possession of so-called Tri-Band portable CTELs. At this point in time Kathrein succeeded in convincing AT&T for the first time of its innovative technologies and international experience.Thus the first step towards making inroads into the American cellular radio system market was made, and supplies of the most varied of antenna technologies started off on an extremely successful footing. The acquisition of what was at the time the third-largest cellular radio system provider AT & T by the second-largest cellular radio system Cingular, saw the latter put itself in a dominant position at the top of all the US American network providers, with more than 50.4 million customers. One should be aware that network technologies in the USA use differing cellular radio system standards than are used in the majority of the world’s countries. An alignment of standards and a certain compatibility are however necessary – this is why Cingular decided last year to introduce the global UMTS standard. New antenna technologies are required to be able to meet the stringent requirements placed on a UMTS network.Tough competition arose between local antenna manufacturers and Kathrein, as to who was going to be able to present this sophisticated technology in practical tests and – naturally – supply them before Cingular could.

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The decision fell in November 2004 and it was Kathrein who ultimately beat off the challenge of its rivals to be first to present its products in a series of comprehensive tests in the USA.

Further tests followed, and the Kathrein products finally convinced Cingular. Since the undertaking to list Kathrein as a new supplier to Cingular, large volume deliveries of various Kathrein products such as dual binthreand antennas, the Kathrein-RET system for remote control of antenna diagrams, welldevised filter technologies and demanding software solutions have been delivered to Cingular almost on a daily basis. The door to the American market appears to be open and Kathrein looks forward eagerly to future developments in what is currently the world’s largest domestic market.

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TMA products internationally successful

During the course of the past few years, worldwide prominence has been achieved by Kathrein antennas, filters and other cellular radio system products thus reflecting Kathrein’s global market share of almost 50%. Without causing a major sensation, Kathrein Tower Mounted Amplifiers (TMAs) have established themselves worldwide with many network operators, who use them to great success in their cellular radio system networks. TMAs are active receiver amplifiers, which, equipped with a sophisticated filter and software technology, enable state-of-the-art and highly-sensitive mobile receiver technology to be rendered possible. TMAs are used in cellular radio system locations, where they can be mounted very close to the antenna. Because of their extremely small size they are hardly visible to the eye, whereby this is something actually desired.This demonstrates one of the strengths of the Kathrein TMA products. Generally, cellular radio system locations are highly-developed electronic components that are integrated into a complicated infrastructure and - via remote-control - constantly supply data on their operating status to a central administrator. TMAs must fulfil these

requirements and then they can be integrated into this system without any problems.

larger external dimensions than was recently the case for one single TMA in a housing.

Network operators around the world are constantly on the lookout for innovative TMA products, which comply with stringent electrical requirements with the smallest-possible mechanical sizes. Kathrein, by utilising stateof-the-art production techniques, has gained a respectable name amongst a constantly growing customer base, which extends from Europe or China to Australia and New Zealand.

Two TMAs in a single housing, also known as DTMAs (Dual Tower Mounted Amplifiers), comply in UMTS networks with the internationally established AISC standard, and are thus ideal for use with the RET (Remote Electrical Tilt) system as offered with Kathrein antennas.

Increasing requirements placed on cellular radio system networks, induced by customer demands, enable network operators throughout the world to continuously build up the most varied of cellular radio system networks. High data rates and smaller cell configurations when using UMTS technology, require the use of TMAs, to be able to achieve the best possible transfer qualities with maximum subscriber utilisation. Kathrein was able to successfully meet the constant, increasingly more complicated and demanding customer requirements with new, innovative TMA products. By fulfilling all these requirements Kathrein can today offer two TMAs mounted in parallel in a housing with

Miniaturisation is a goal, and data retention and reliability are also aspects that will have to be complied with. In addition to this Kathrein DTMAs must also fulfil the most stringent of environmental requirements, because the failure of electronic components in cellular radio systems can also result in a significant impairment to the network quality, which in turn may lead to partial breakdown of a cellular radio system location. Consequently, Kathrein has deployed its development endeavours across a wide range so that the products set and continue to set the standards in terms of reliability and service life under the toughest of environmental conditions.

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DVB-T transmitter antennas for TDF

Kathrein is also market leader in France

The new DVB-T transmitter antenna on © TDF “La grande étoile” overlooking Marseilles

France is to have nationwide digital television coverage within a period of four years, without any plans to switch-off analogue television beforehand.

Accordingly, requirements are high on the more than one hundred broadcasters of the basic network, which generally have to broadcast a total of twelve channels (six analogue, six digital) from a single location at high output. Kathrein is a long-standing partner to TDF (TéléDiffusion de France) - the operator of these transmitters - for building and replacing transmitter antennas for analogue television and VHF broadcasting systems.Thus finally, at the end of June 2005 the new transmitter mast equipped with Kathrein antennas was officially put into operation at CharlevilleMézières in the Ardennes. Therefore, it is no great surprise that TDF, which started its conversion process to digital television in 2004, charged Kathrein to deal primarily with difficult conversion projects. Thus Kathrein engineers and technicians from Rosenheim and Paris were able to jointly display their expertise and have already converted seven systems to the full satisfaction of TDF for digital television: Lyons, Marseilles, Le Mans (at 346 metres France’s tallest transmitter mast), Ajaccio, Bastia,Tours and Laval. In the spring of 2006 further locations will

Transmitter mast at Charleville-Mézières

follow, and Kathrein - continuing its role as reliable partner to TDF – will contribute significantly to enabling sixty million people in France to soon be able to receive more than thirty television channels in digital quality.

Kathrein in Spain

Barcelona covered by large transmitting separating filter system The interconnection of ten powerful FM radio stations for simultaneous broadcasting over a common transmitting antenna places major requirements on the separating filter system. Kathrein engineers at the head office in Rosenheim faced up to this technical challenge.They succeeded in presenting the Spanish radio broadcaster Tradia/Abertis with well-proven solutions, which ultimately led to the contract being awarded.

Follow-on orders were soon underway. In autumn 2005 two additional stations in

Andalusia, 'Alpicat' and 'Montserrat', were equipped with Kathrein filters.

The first of the large separating filter systems for 10 stations with a total output of 55 kW was installed and commissioned at the start of 2005 in Barcelona at the 'Torre Mussara'. The smooth construction and faultless function of the separating filter system confirmed the excellent reputation of extremely sophisticated technology of separating filters made in Rosenheim. FM-10-way filter 'Torre Mussara' (shown here during the end-of-the-line test in Rosenheim) The Antenna · Edition 2005

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Kathrein in Uzbekistan

FM antenna systems and diplex filters on the Aral Sea As part of a Japanese government development aid project, radio coverage throughout Uzbekistan has been expanded. HARRIS Broadcast Communications (USA) charged Kathrein with the task of providing the required FM antenna systems and diplex filter systems.

The solid design and compact dimensions in combination with outstanding electrical values spoke volumes for the Kathrein products. 16 station sites in the rural regions of Uzbekistan were measured and put into operation. Result: Two radio programmes can now be received from the Silk Road to the Aral Sea.

FM directional coupler diplex filter 200 W/600 W

Station location, Shumanoy/Uzbekistan

Digital terrestrial television for Halle/Leipzig region

DVB-T antenna mounted on decommissioned power-plant chimney The commotion in the spring of 2005 at Munich’s Olympic Tower and on the Wendelstein mountain was repeated once again at the start of autumn in Leipzig. Kathrein technicians mounted a new Band-III VHF DVB-T digital terrestrial television reception

antenna 160 metres up a decommissioned power-plant chimney. From a marketing point-of-view the specialists based in Rosenheim were supported in the exhibition city in the middle of Germany by a Kathrein field office team in Berlin. Naturally, here too the Russian heavy-lift helicopter operated by the Swiss company Helog-Heliswiss was deployed. The Kamov made a total of three flights. With a weight of approximately three tons suspended from the hook, the initial task was to haul an 8.25 metre high, pre-assembled lattice tower with the Band-III DVB-T transmitting antenna up to its designated height. This was followed by transportation of the 2.6 ton heavy, 3.2 metre high steel barrel for accommodation of the splitters and excess cable lengths.The third flight saw construction completed with the roughly three ton heavy VHF DVB-T transmitting antenna on the octagonal steel girder. Bachelor of Engineering, Johann Seebacher, Group Leader of Mechanical Design at Kathrein: “That was an exceptionally well planned and professionally conducted moun-

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It may seem small, but for all measurements to be performed in antenna service, Kathrein can provide you here with major benefits. The TFT and LC display ensure ideal ergonomics, both in darker mounting locations and in broad daylight.

Antenna master’s favourite Kathrein’s MSK 25 is a selective Made-in-Germany signal meter for mains and battery operation, for level measurement and signal evaluation of analogue radio and both analogue and digital TV signals (QPSK, QAM and COFDM). The TV and general FM reception range encompasses 45-858 MHz. For reception of satellite signals at the IF level the LNBs are scanned at 920-2150 MHz. The pure VHF radio FM frequency range is received by 88-108 MHz. The device dimensions for the convenientlysized MSK 25 are (W x H x D in mm) 260 x 120 x 160 (incl. leather case). On the scales, the meter weighs in at 4.5 kg incl. 12-V lead-gel rechargeable battery with 3.4-Ah capacity and a leather case, which has a 30 mm wide shoulder strap that can be adjusted in length.Through its small size and low weight, the MSK 25 is predestined to perform excellent measurements in field service on an antenna mast.The measuring receiver complies with the protection class II safety standard, and fulfils VDE EN 61010 as well as ISO 9001 and 14001; it goes without saying that it also bears the CE label. Included in the delivery scope are the very stable and hard-wearing “leather case”, the plug-in switching power supply unit for simultaneous operation of the meter and for charging the rechargeable battery, a highquality low-attenuation 2.0 m long 75-WBNC measuring cable (-2.0 dB at 2.2 GHz) as well as four plug-in adaptors (IEC plug, IEC socket, F plug, F socket, each to a BNC socket); the 58- page DIN-A4 manual is naturally also part of the package. The Antenna · Edition 2005

The plug-in power supply unit also developed by Kathrein for this device, which is designed for a primary voltage of 230 V, consumes 35.0 W in charging mode and 1.8 W when idle, and it charges the 12-V rechargeable battery with a charging voltage of 13.81 V = with roughly 1.8 A.The D.C. supply is routed to the Kathrein MSK 25 over the familiar hollow plug 5.5 mm external, 2.1 mm internal. The composite colour and the audio-mono signal outputs are on the Scart socket. Software updates are performed at the 9-pin RS-232-C-Sub-D connector.

A+ means tune frequency downwards

TFT display instead of picture tube

VHF-FM: Here too the analogue display (A+)

Each bar represents 20 % rechargeable battery capacity

The brilliant, extremely sharply-defined 4.0inch TFT colour display with roughly 10.3-cm diagonal picture serves for analogue picture display. It has a resolution of 238 x 480 pixels, brightness is 250 cd/m2. It is still ideal for use, even in broad daylight. It is also used to display the black-white spectrum analysis with a repeat rate of roughly two seconds. Apart from this, it also serves to display more comprehensive selection menus, which cannot be displayed in two lines on the LC display. Smaller measured values are displayed, entered or confirmed on a separate, two-line 16-digit LC display. It is illuminated and thus can still be read even on a dark attic floor without any need for a torch. Because of its extremely high repetition rate, an optimum alignment of an antenna to the

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status (3.0 s), whereby each segment displays a rechargeable battery capacity of roughly 20 %. Although the TFT brightness and focus are permanently set, they must be viewed at the correct optical angle to achieve a maximum impression of brightness.The last used setting is available approximately eight seconds after switch-on.

MSK 2S5 fully populated. Both of the two left-hand PCBs enable DVB measurement and audio¬visual control

maximum transmitter strength is made possible, even in real time. The dual markers of the calibrated spectrum display makes it particularly easy to record measured values, because it is located not only in the spectrum, where it is displayed in monochrome, and which is occasionally hardly recognisable, but is also shown again on the lower scale. The frequency and level displays are also related to it. And if the calculation: transponder frequency minus LNB-LO = measuring receiver reception frequency, should not turn out as one wishes, then a signal in the spectrum can be marked and adopted into the measuring mode, something which is highly practical. The modules for digital picture display (MPEG card), DVB-T reception and the display of DVB-PATs are available as full equipment, FM (mean value), SAT (mean value) and TV measurements (peak-value display) can also be made in the basic equipment version,

Experience for practicians BNC-75-? socket, LED monitoring for activated LNB feed, circuit closers with volume controls and 16 keys, twelve of which are located on the numerical keypad, four special keys ergonomically separated, the TFT screen and LC display – they form the cockpit of the MSK 25.The permanently active fan runs at 47 dB/A/m after being switched on; the TFT display doesn’t require any heating-up period. It is “there” immediately. The liquid crystal display initially shows the software version (1.2) and the device serial number (000139,1,0 s), the battery charge

Semi-rigid wiring, first choice for measurement instruments

The parameters must be set for new measuring tasks.Today’s professionals are familiar with a mirror’s elevation and azimuth, or the direction of a terrestrial antenna to each respective satellite or station.Those less practised in the art will use a compass and elevation table (mirror) for mounting purposes. Kriebel's SAT REPORT recommends the following when mounting an antenna: Choose first the standard you wish (analogue or DVB-S, analogue is recommended). Then go to the Setup menu, select TV, SAT or FM, activate the LNB feed, choose “dBÌV”, switch Low-Level Mute to “Off“ (it switches off the complete AF signal, rather like noise muting for signals under 30 dBÌV), press “2ndF” and “LNB” and then select “18 V” for horizontal polarisation. Then, if you do not have station frequencies or a TV channel at your fingertips, call up the spectrum display for the required frequency range; use the cursor to mark the station with the maximum amplitude and switch to the acoustic bearing setting (“2ndF”, then press “Level” and then press one down using the Plus key).Then adjust the antenna – higher tone = better signal, One thing must be noted however: the spectrum display enables you to recognise a signal at 24 dBÌV for all SAT operating modes, whereas the acoustic tuning does not start until from 30 dBÌV up, as does the measurement in the LC display. For FM radio, tuning

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according to the best signal level ratio is indeed first choice, yagi sharpness of directivity however is not so marked, with the result that here a greater starting level can usually be assumed. Success is crowned with immediate entry of the acoustic level display. During installation of systems for digital reception, particular attention must be paid to achieving absolute reflection freedom. Propagation between the transmitting station and receiver must be absolutely reflection free. If reflection is given, it is possible that the field strengths may indeed be sufficient in effective terms, however, digital reception is subject to such excessive interference during the different duration for the multipath propagation that reception is rendered impossible. Clarity can be achieved here by means of a BER/MER measurement.

LNB and DiSEqC™ provide the reception Eight options, including 60 Hz and 22 kHz, are provided for the simplified LNB-DiSEqC™ control system. The LNB voltage can be switched from 5.0 to 20 V except for the Programming menu item this is also possible in 0.l V increments (+/- keys for adjustment, short-circuit-resistant (max. 500 mA) \ 10.0 V to 20 V, and can be loaded with 100 mA in a range from 5.0 V to 9.9 V.

The arrow to the right confirms that the DiSEqC™ command has been sent

Three seldom DiSEqC™ menus can be selected. They are confirmed in the LC display.

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possible but not receive. It is vital here that all the parameters (LNB and DiSEqC™) must be correctly set relative to each other. In addition to this the MSK25 can also display the Di5EqC™-2.0 standard bidirectionally, 56 command bytes are listed here in a table as hex bytes with command designation and specification. Twelve of them are intended for the interchange of transmission-reception data; their commands set in bold are primarily used for Kathrein switching matrices, If the “2ndFr” and “DVB” keys are pressed this menu is displayed. The number keys can be used to select the measurement or to scroll through the list.

All options required for controlling the LNBs can be selected in this menu and entered on the keyboard

All LNB parameters adopted by the TFT are displayed here again

Modulation and bit error as well as carrier offset, selected in the TFT menu, are measured here

After you set the parameters all the values can be read off on the LC display.The LED between the BNC-75-µ antenna socket and the circuit-closer volume control lights up, when the inner conductor carries a DC voltage. In the extended DiSEqC™ 1.0 standard, the parameters can be taken from a total of three menu pages – two-times eight menu items. On the third page, a selection can be made between audio and data burst; transmit is also The Antenna · Edition 2005

Only the dual marker enables an exact measurement to be made of the desired signal. Below one can see it again: the frequency and level are displayed at the top

Level measurement in 0.5 dB increments The display for the level measurements covers a minimum of 30 dB over 1.0 µV (31.6 µV) up to 120 dBµV (1.0 V).The sensitive VHF radio FM receiver can receive stations as from 1.0 µV, however consequentially the display starts, as specified in the manual and technical data, at 30 dBµV. For terrestrial television reception an analogue black & white picture can also be “made out” at 30 dBµV, as from 38.5 dBµV (84.2 µV) it is then displayed in colour. For SAT analogue reception, the reception starts at 30.0 dBµV; SAT digital reception is not realised until 38.5 dBµV. The general dynamic measuring range is 30 dB (30-120 dBµV), whereas the display extends to 40 dB in each case, i.e. once switched on, the dynamic range of 30 dBµV to 70 dBµV is shown on the LC display, whereas the spectrum display maps the range from 20 dBµV to 60 dBµV. If the marker is fixed using the minus/plus keys, then signal differences can be displayed in 0.5-dB increments. If the level displayed reaches 58 dBµV, then the total display range is attenuated by four dB, i.e. all levels are now displayed with 4.0 dB more (24, 34, 44, 54, 64).This “4.0 dB increment method” is systematically maintained up to the maximum level of 120 dBµV (60 dBµV).

Confirmation of…

... menu item from sound carrier menu as entered in keyboard

No intermodulation : no marker, no level

If the values drop below the minimum level, the display does not become more sensitive again.To reset the maximum level the spec-

Sets the minimum sensitivity of the bearing sound automatic system : higher = stronger

If viewed at the correct observation angle, the TFT picture is extremely sharp.

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trum display has to be called up again (the best way is to unplug it briefly and then call up again). During comparative measurements using laboratory instruments, a max. deviation of 0.8 dB was determined across the entire frequency range between the specified value and the level displayed on the MSK 25. Receiver intermodulation measurements using two, three and four measurement transmitters within the displayed amplitude range did not yield any additional display of phantom signals, which in turn speaks for the “purity” of the spectral display. Level measurements are realised, specific to the operating mode, with various measurement bandwidths and measurement rectifier circuits of differing characteristics. For FM (250 kHz), analogue and digital SAT operation (6.0 MHz) a mean value (RMS) is formed. Peak-value rectification takes place (amplitude modulation of video carrier) in analogue TV (0.25 MHz) .

Features as in large measurement receivers Synthesiser increment steps for TV/FM measurement 50 kHz, for SAT mode 100 kHz. Frequencies, including those of the SAT IF level, can also be entered directly on keys, as can the channels and special channels with their channel numbers.TV standards such as B/G, D/K, I and L are naturally also supported, and picture displays on PAL/NTSC in colour, and for SECAM however in black & white are standard features on this tester. Each sound carrier can be individually measured in terms of its difference to a video carrier and its total level. In doing so, individual recordings of FM and NICAM audio signals by the implemented NICAM decoder are possible in a more or less parallel sound technique at intervals of 5.58 MHz in the B/C, D/K and L standard, whereas in the I standard it is 6.552 MHz. In FM SAT mode, nine different subcarrier frequency intervals can be selected. For variable selection of the sound carrier’s subcarrier,

the increments are 10.0 kHz in a range of 5.0 MHz to 8.99 MHz. In the basic equipment version, digital signals can also be measured in the level, but only in the full equipment version can DVB-S receiver mode MER-/BER and offset measurements of a transponder’s individual stations be performed.To this end the frequencies are entered

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If the “DVB-T measurement” operating mode is selected, then only the channel grid (6.0, 7.0 or 8.0 MHz) is scanned. After confirming, one enters the frequency or channel entry mask, the data is entered and “2ndF” and “DVB” are then pressed. The parameters now required for the measurements can be loaded from a separate memory. This procedure will last for approximately eleven seconds.Then the MER, BER and carrier offsets are displayed. Conclusion :

MSK 25 – as seen from the rear. Here too the layout is well arranged.

The MSK 25, installed in a RF-proof integral metal casing, is a top-quality Made-inGermany receiver. Even by just looking at the contours, there’s no mistaking the German manufacturing qualities. For these small, ergonomically styled all-rounders, the outfit of which one can easily describe as successful, the following distinction holds true: Highly recommendable.

and measurements activated via the 2ndF and DVB key. After displaying the programmes (PAT-Data) that can be received on the transport stream on the TFT display, and presentation of the measured data in the LC display, an audiovisual broadcast can then also take place.

During the course of the past 40 years antenna technology has not only become more versatile, it has also become more complicated. Along with the 58 page comprehensive DIN-A4 manual, we would also wish that each of the antenna constructors could enjoy a practical measurement training with a theoretical background on CD (PDF).

Full equipment is also ideal for measuring DVB-C and DVB-T systems.

© Kriebel’s SAT REPORT 3/2005

If these measurements are to be performed, then the basic frequency range (TV) must initially be selected using the “2ndF” and “SAT/TV” keys.This is particularly the case when a SAT measurement was made. A channel or a frequency must then also be adjusted. “2ndF” is then used to switch the standard using the “Std” key to DVB-C. The demodulation between QAM 64, QAM 128 and DOC (-SID-QAM-) 64 can now be switched. The symbol rate must also be defined. A value can be selected now between 6900 MS, 6952 MS, 687S MS and a userspecific one. Then, using “2ndF” and “DVB”, the three known measured variables can be recorded.

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Twin DVB-S receiver with hard disk

UFS 821si UFS 821sw

20210071 Silver 20210072 Black

The new UFS 821 satellite receiver is fitted with two independent reception and signal processing systems and a computer hard disk with a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one to download over 100 hours of TV and radio programmes, and to view these as often as wanted without any loss in quality, either at the same time or time-delayed.The tvtv EPG software provides free information on over 60 programmes without requiring bothersome channel change-over, even up to one week in advance. The receiver offers a great variety of features such as e.g. PIP function (picture in picture display), MPEG data stream transfer to a PC, replaying and saving MP3 files. Using the JPEG viewer you can save your photos on the hard disk and run a slide-show.The alphanumerical display shows programme names and radio data.The multi-function controller on the unit‘s front panel is fully matched into the receiver‘s modern design, enabling complete on-unit control.The receiver‘s operational system is based on LINUX and offers many other user-friendly functions.

Features

■ Multi-functional front panel tuning switch

■ Reception of DVB TV and radio satellite programmes

■ Common Interface (CI) accepting two Conditional Access Modules (CAM) for Pay-TV 2)

■ 2 x Sat tuner with loop-through output ■ 4,000 programme memory positions ■ Integrated 160 GByte hard disk with over 100 hours recording capacity ■ tvtv-EPG (Electronic Programme Guide) with detailed information on approx. 60 programmes up to one week in advance

■ Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream ■ Videotext decoder with 800 page memory capacity ■ On-screen display (OSD) in eight languages (D, GB, F, I, NL, PL, E,TR)

■ Any number of timer-recordings can be programmed

■ Automatic picture format recognition 4:3 and 16:9 with choice of viewing format

■ Timer programming via the EPG

■ Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)

■ Software updates via satellite and PC (both the operational software and the programme lists can be updated) ■ PIP function (Picture in picture) on all channels

■ Programme search and sort function ■ Comp. colour, RGB- and Y/C signal output programmable via Scart socket ■ DiSEqC™1.2 control signal

■ MPEG data stream transfer to a PC or laptop via USB 2.0 socket 1)

■ 5 favourite programme lists

■ Load-in and replay of MP3 files via USB input

■ Remote control with command set switching

■ JPEG viewer to view (slide show) and save photos ■ 16-digit alphanumerical display to view programme names, radio data and other information

■ Mute function

■ Operational system based on LINUX ■ Power switch

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Technical data UFS 821si/sw Type Order no. Colour

UFS 821si

UFS 821sw

20210071

20210072

Silver

Black

RF range Sat IF range

MHz

2 x 950-2150

Input level range

dBµV

44-83

dB

< 4.5

Reception threshold (Eb/No) TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-S standard

Video resolution

CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines)

Video decoding

MPEG-1 and 2 compatible

Input data rate

MSymbols/s

2-45

MBit/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

Bit rate

TV system audio Audio decoding

MPEG 1 and 2, layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate

kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Output voltage

mVpp

770

dB

> 65

S/N Memory Flash RAM

MB

4

SDRAM

MB

32

Processor clock speed

MHz

166

GByte

160

Hard disc recorder Capacity Recording capacity

hrs.

> 100 (dependent on the data rate and changes in picture contents)

Powering Mains voltage Power consumption (operation/standby) LNB supply (hor./ver.) Control signals

V/Hz

100-240/50-60

W

< 35/< 10

V/mA

14/18; max. 500

kHz

22; Tone burst; DiSEqC™1.2

Connections Sat- IF input/output

4 x F socket

TV/VCR connection

2 x Scart socket

Video output

Cinch socket

Audio output (analogue)

2 x Cinch socket

Audio output (optical)

Standard LWL

Data interface

Sub-D 9-pole/ RJ 11 / 2 x USB socket (1.1 and 2.0)

Common interface

For 2 CA modules

General Ambient temperature range

°C

+ 5 to + 40

Dimensions (W x H x D)

mm

342 x 67 x 273

Weight

kg

3.1

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DVB-S receiver for FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes

UFS 702si UFS 702sw

20210079 Silver 20210080 Black

Features ■ Reception of all FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes

The UFS 702si and UFS 702sw receivers are suitable for the reception of FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes. Apart from the high video and audio quality offered, the receivers are also presented in very modern and appealingly designed housings. Even though integrated in small housings the receivers offer all features of large receivers, such as e.g. electrical and optical output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), videotext with 800 page memory capacity, 16-digit alphanumerical display to show programme names, radio data etc.

■ Tuner with loop-through output

The receivers are available in silver and black housings.

■ On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E,TR, P, NL)

■ 4,000 programme memory positions ■ Electronic programme guide (EPG) with detailed information 1) ■ 16-digit alphanumerical display shows programme names, radio data and more

■ Comp. colour, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable via Scart socket ■ Videotext decoder with 800 page memory capacity and videotext generation ■ Automatic format recognition 4:3 and 16:9 with choice of viewing format ■ Programme search function

■ Suitable for software downloads via satellite and PC (RJ 11)

■ Manual PID entry

■ 4 favourite programme lists

■ DiSEqC™1.1 and UFO®micro control signal

■ Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream

■ 8 timers; also programmable via the EPG ■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

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■ Programme position sort function

■ Infra-red remote control ■ Power switch ■ An additional IR sensor can be connected

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Technical data UFS 702si/sw Type Order no. Colour

UFS 702si

UFS 702sw

20210079

20210080

Silver

Black

RF characteristics Input frequency range

MHz

920-2150

Input signal level range

dBµV

44-83

dB

< 4.5

Reception threshold (Eb/No) TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-S standard

Video resolution Input data rate

CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) MSymbols/s

Video decoding Bit rate

2-45 MPEG 1 and 2 compatible

MBit/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Audio decoding

MPEG 1 and 2, layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate

kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Output voltage

mVpp

typ. 770

dB

> 65

Flash RAM

MB

2

SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

150

V AC/Hz

230/50 ± 10 %

W

< 22/< 2

V/mA

14/18/ max. 400

S/N Memory

Current supply Mains voltage Power draw (Operation/Stand-by) LNB supply vert./hor. Control signals

kHz

22;DiSEqC™1.1; UFO®micro

Connections Sat-IF input/output

2 x F socket

TV/VCR output

2 x Scart socket

Audio output (analogue)

2 x Cinch socket

Audio Digital output (electrical)

Cinch socket

Audio Digital output (optical)

Standard LWL

Data interface

RJ 11 socket

General Ambient temperature range

°C

+5 to +40

Dimensions

mm

280 x 50 x 150

Weight

kg

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DVB-S receiver for FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes

UFS 601si

20210073 Silver

The UFS 601si receiver is suitable for the reception of FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes. The receiver comes in a modern mini-housing, offering a wide range of connection possibilities, such as two Scart sockets and an optical digital audio output. Used together with a Dolby Digital Audio system this will bring you cinema sound at home. An infra-red sensor with which one is able to install the receiver hidden in a, e.g., cupboard is included in the delivery scope. Equipped with both a 12 V power supply unit for mobile use and separate 230/12 V power supply unit for stationary use, the receiver can be used in mobile homes and at home. The UFS 601si is available in silver.

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Features ■ Reception of FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes ■ 4,000 programme memory positions

■ Optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3) ■ Comp. colour, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable via Scart socket

■ Electronic programme guide (EPG) with detailed information 1)

■ Video text decoder with 800 page memory capacity and videotext generation

■ Software downloads via satellite and PC (RJ 11)

■ Automatic format recognition 4:3 and 16:9 with choice of viewing format

■ 8 timers; programmable via the EPG

■ 12 V supply for mobile use

■ 4 favourite programme lists ■ Automatic date and time setting via the DVB data stream ■ On screen display (OSD) in 11 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, NL, CZ, PL,TR, HUN, P) ■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

■ 230 V supply for stationary use ■ 4-digit LED display - can be switched off ■ External infra-red sensor enabling hidden installation of the receiver (included in delivery scope) ■ Infra-red remote control 1) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

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Technical data UFS 601si Type

UFS 601si

Order no.

20210073

Colour

Silver

RF characteristics Input frequency range

MHz

920-2150

Input level range

dBµV

44-83

dB

< 4.5

Reception threshold (Eb/No) TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-S standard

Video resolution Input data rate

CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) MSymbol/s

Video decoding Bit rate

2-45 MPEG-1 and 2 compatible

MBit/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Audio decoding Sampling rate

MPEG-1 and 2, layer 1 and 2 kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Output voltage

mVpp

typ. 770

dB

> 65

MB

2

S/N Memory Flash RAM SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

150

V AC/Hz

230/50 ± 10 %

V DC

12

Power supply Mains voltage (external power supply) Direct voltage Power consumption (operation/standby) LNB supply vert./hor. Control signals

W

< 15/< 3

V/mA

14/18/ max. 350

kHz

22; DiSEqC™1.1

Connections Sat-IF input

F-socket

TV/VCR output

2 x Scart sockets

Audio digital output (optical)

Standard optical fibre (IEC-952)

Data interface

RJ 11 socket

General Ambient temperature range

°C

+5 to +40

Dimensions

mm

194 x 30 x 140

Weight

kg

0.85

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DVB-S receiver for digital TV and radio satellite programmes

Features

■ 4,000 programme memory positions

■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio programmes

■ 9 menu languages (D, GB, F, I, E, NL; TR; P, CZ)

Digital receivers with integrated card reader and PREMIERE access system.

■ Integrated PREMIERE access system Nagravision

■ Programme search function

Common Interface for two CA modules for additional Pay-TV programmes. Apart from the Pay-TV programmes, all other FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes can be received, too. Also, the PREMIERE multifeed settings in sport reports (e.g. formula 1 pit lane) are possible.The receivers can also be used in UFO®micro one cable matrix systems.

■ Integrated smartcard-reader 1)

■ Picture format recognition 4:3/16:9

UFD 593 UFD 593/S

20210053 Black 20210054 Silver

■ Common Interface for 2 CA modules for additional Pay-TV programmes 1) ■ PREMIERE multifeed for sport reports

■ SCPC and MCPC reception ■ Comp. colour, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable via Scart socket

■ PREMIERE DIREKT on command

■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

■ Software updates via satellite

■ Videotext decoder and videotext generation

■ Electrical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)

■ UFO®micro control signal

■ Electronic programme guide (EPG) with detailed information 2) ■ 14 timers; also programmable via the EPG

■ Infra-red remote control ■ An additional IR sensor can be connected (for hidden installation) 1) Smartcard and CA module not included in the delivery scope 2) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

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Technical data UFD 593 / 593/S Type

UFD 593

UFD 593/S

Order no.

20210053

20210054

Black

Silver

Colour RF range RF input frequency range

MHz

950-2150

Input level range

dBµV

44-83

dB

< 4.5

Reception threshold (EB/NO) TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-S standard

Video resolution

CCIR 601 (720 x 576)

Decoding

MPEG-1 and 2 compatible

Input data rate

MS/s

Bit rate

2-45

MBit/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Decoding

MPEG-1 and 2, layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate

kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Voltage

mVpp

770

dB

> 65

Flash-RAM

MB

2

SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

81

V/Hz

100-240/50

Power consumption (operation/standby)

W

< 25/< 10

LNB supply voltage

V

14/18

LNB supply current

mA

Max. 400

Control signals

kHz

22,Tone Burst, DiSEqC™1.1, UFO®micro

S/N Memory

Power supply Mains voltage

Connections Sat-IF input/output (loop through)

2 x F socket

TV/VCR

2 x Scart socket

Video output

Cinch socket

Audio output

2 x Cinch socket

Audio digital output Infra-red interface

Cinch socket mm

Common interface/decoding system

Jack socket 2.5 For 2 CA modules/Nagravision embedded

General Ambient temperature

°C

5-40

Dimensions (W x H x D)

mm

260 x 62 x 240

Weight

kg

2.3

Packing unit

pc.

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DVB-S receiver for digital satellite TV and radio programmes

UFS 543sw

20210076 Black

Digital receiver with integrated card reader and PREMIERE access system. Common interface for two CA modules for additional Pay-TV programmes. Apart from the Pay-TV programmes, the receiver also receives all other FTA digital satellite TV and radio programmes. Also, the PREMIERE multifeed settings for sport reports (e.g. formula 1 pit lane) are possible. The receiver can also be used in UFO®micro one cable matrix systems and is suitable for mobile use with its 12 V supply. A 230 V power supply unit for stationary use is also included in the delivery scope.

Features ■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio programmes

■ On-screen display in 9 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, P, NL,TR, CZ) ■ Programme search function

■ Integrated PREMIERE access system

■ SCPC and MCPC reception

■ Integrated

■ Picture format recognition 4:3/16:9

smartcard-reader 1)

■ Common interface for 2 CA modules for additional Pay-TV programmes 1)

■ Comp. colour, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable via Scart socket

■ PREMIERE multifeed for sport reports

■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

■ PREMIERE DIREKT on command ■ Software downloads via satellite

■ Videotext decoder and videotext generation

■ Electrical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3)

■ 12 V supply for mobile use ■ 230 V power supply unit for stationary use

■ Electronic programme guide (EPG) with detailed information 2)

■ UFO®micro control signal

■ 14 timers; also programmable via the EPG ■ 4,000 programme memory positions

■ Infra-red remote control ■ External infra-red sensor for hidden installation of the receiver is included in the delivery scope 1) Smartcard and CA module not included in the delivery scope 2) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

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Technical data UFS 543sw Type

UFS 543sw

Order no.

20210076

Colour

Black

RF range RF input frequency range

MHz

950-2150

Input level range

dBµV

44-83

dB

< 4.5

Reception threshold (EB/NO) TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-S standard

Video resolution

CCIR 601 (720 x 576)

Decoding

MPEG-1 and 2 compatible

Input data rate

MS/s

2-45

Bit rate

MBit/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Decoding

MPEG-1 and 2, layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate

kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Voltage

mVpp

770

dB

> 65

S/N Memory Flash-RAM

MB

2

SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

81

V AC/Hz

100-240/50

V DC

12

Power consumption (operation/standby)

W

< 25/< 10

LNB supply voltage

V

14/18

LNB supply current

mA

Max. 400

Control signal

kHz

22,Tone Burst, DiSEqC™1.1, UFO®micro

Power supply Mains voltage (external power supply unit) DC voltage

Connections Sat-IF input/output (loop through)

2 x F socket

TV/VCR

2 x Scart socket

Video output

Cinch socket

Audio output (analogue)

2 x Cinch socket

Audio output (digital) Infra-red interface

Cinch socket mm

Common interface/decoding system

Jack socket 2.5 For 2 CA modules/Nagravision embedded

General Ambient temperature

°C

5 to 40

Dimensions

mm

260 x 62 x 240

Weight

kg

2.3

Packing unit

pc.

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DVB-T receivers for FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes

UFT 571si UFT 571sw

20210067 Silver 20210068 Black

The receivers in the UFT 571 series are suitable for the reception of FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes.Their high video and audio quality, and the modern compact housing design are ulimately convincing. Since you can connect this receiver to either the electrical or optical digital audio output, you can enjoy cinema-like sound quality at home using a Dolby audio system. The infra-red sensor included in the delivery scope enables the ‚hidden‘ installation of this compact receiver. An active DVB-T antenna can be operated without any additional power supply unit.The receiver UFT 571 is available in silver or black coloured housings.

Features ■ Reception of FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes ■ Tuner with loop-through output ■ 1,000 programme memory positions ■ Menu-led first installation ■ Electronic Programm Guide (EPG) with detailed information 1)

■ Electrical and optical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3) ■ Scart socket programmable for composite colour, Y/C and RGB signal output ■ Videotext generation (display on TV screen) ■ Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 format recognition with choice of viewing format ■ Programme search function

■ Timer programming for up to 8 programmes; also possible via the EPG

■ Manual PID entry

■ Software download via PC (RS 232/RJ 11)

■ Infra-red remote control with command set switching

■ 10 favourite programme lists ■ Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream ■ On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, P, NL,TR) ■ 4-digit LED display ■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

■ Programme position sort function

■ Remote feeding of an active DVB-T antenna (e.g. BZD 30, BZD 40) via RF input ■ Power switch ■ External infra-red sensor for hidden installation of the receiver is included in the delivery scope 1) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

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Technical data UFT 571si/sw Type Order no. Colour

UFT 571si

UFT 571sw

20210067

20210068

Silver

Black

RF characteristics Input frequency range

MHz

174-230 and 470-862

Channel bandwidth

MHz

7/8, switchable

Modulation types

COFDM 2k, 8k

Mapping

QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM

Guard Interval

1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

FEC Input level range

1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 dBµV

28-86 (in 16 QAM)

TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-T standard

Video resolution Input data rate

CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) MS/s

Video decoding

5-32 MPEG-1 and 2 compatible

Bit rate

MB/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Audio decoding Sampling rate

MPEG 1 and 2, layer 1 and 2 kHz

Frequency range

kHz

Output voltage

mVpp

S/N

32/44.1/48 0.04-20 typ. 770 (TV Scart and Cinch)

dB

> 65

Flash-RAM

MB

2

SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

150

V AC/Hz

230 (+10%/ -15%)/50

W

< 10/< 2

V/mA

5/75

Memory

Power supply Mains voltage Power consumption (operation/standby) Remote feeding Connections RF input/output

IEC socket/plug

TV/VCR output

2 x Scart socket

Video/audio output

3 x Cinch sockets

Audio digital output (electrical/optical)

Cinch sockets/Standard LWL

Data interface

RJ 11

General Ambient temperature range

°C

+5 to +40

Dimensions

mm

280 x 50 x 150

Weight

kg

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DVB-T receiver for FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes

UFT 171si

20210070 Silver

DVB-T receiver for the reception of FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes. The receiver comes in a new modern and functional design with two switchable LEDs to install the receiver in either in the usual (lying) position or vertically set up. Despite its small dimensions, this receiver offers all the functions and connections that are integrated in much larger receivers. The infra-red sensor included in delivery enables the ‚hidden‘ installation of the receiver. An active DVB-T antenna can be operated without any additional power supply unit.

Features ■ Reception of FTA digital terrestrial TV and radio programmes ■ Tuner with loop-through output ■ 1,000 programme memory positions

■ Electrical audio output for Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3) ■ Scart socket programmable for composite colour and RGB signal output ■ Videotext generation (display on TV set)

■ Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) with detailed information 1)

■ Automatic picture format recognition 4:3 and 16:9 with choice of viewing format

■ Timer programming for up to 8 programmes; also possible via the EPG

■ Programme search function

■ Software downloads via PC (RS 232)

■ Programme position sort function

■ 4 favourite programme lists

■ Remote feeding of an active DVB-T antenna (e.g. BZD 30, BZD 40) via the RF input

■ Automatic date and time setting via DVB data stream

■ Manual PID entry

■ On-screen display in 9 languages (D, GB, F, I, E, PL, CZ, HUN,TR)

■ Infra-red remote control

■ Two 2-digit LED displays

■ External infra-red sensor for hidden installation of the receiver is included in the delivery scope

■ Menu-led first installation ■ Language selection for multilingual programmes

■ Power switch

1) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

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Technical data UFT 171si Type

UFT 171si

Order no.

20210070

Colour

Silver

RF charateristics Input frequency range

MHz

174-230 and 470-862

Channel bandwidth

MHz

7/8, switchable

Modulation type

COFDM 2k, 8k

Mapping

QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM

Guard Interval

1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32

FEC Input level range

1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 dBµV

28-86 (in 16 QAM)

TV system video Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer

DVB-T standard

Video resolution Input data rate

CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines) MS/s

Video decoding

5-32 MPEG 1 and 2 compatible

Bit rate

MB/s

1.5-15

Frequency range

MHz

0.02-5

Output voltage

Vpp

1

S/N

dB

> 53

TV system audio Audio decoding

MPEG 1 and 2, Layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate

kHz

32/44.1/48

Frequency range

kHz

0.04-20

Output voltage

mVpp

typ. 770

dB

> 65

Flash-RAM

MB

1

SDRAM

MB

8

Processor clock speed

MHz

81

VAC/Hz

100-260/50-60

W

< 15/< 10

V/mA

5/75

S/N Memory

Power supply Mains voltage Power consumption (operation/standby) Remote feed Connections RF input/output

IEC socket/plug

TV connection

Scart socket

Audio output

2 x Cinch socket

Audio digital output (electrical)

Cinch socket

Data interface

RJ 11 socket

General Ambient temperature range

°C

+5 to +40

Dimensions (W x H x D)

mm

194 x 30 x 140

Weight

kg

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Multi-switches

EXR 156 EXR 158 EXR 1512 EXR 1516

20510011 20510012 20510013 20510013

■ Multi-switches to distribute 4 Sat polarities and terrestrial signals to 6, 8, 12 or 16 antenna outlets ■ Each receiver needs only one connection cable (for twin receivers two cables are needed) ■ Independent choice of polarity horiz./vert., low/high from each receiver

EXR 156

■ Polarity switch-over over the coaxial net with 14/18V and 0/22 kHz ■ An integrated amplifier ensures for low connection losses in Sat and terrestrial ranges ■ Integrated pre-emphasis to equal out frequency-dependent cable losses ■ Terrestrial reception also when receiver is turned off ■ High inter-output isolation ■ Remote feeeding over the input horizontal low. All other inputs are DC blocked (enabling operation with the UAS 485)

EXR 158

■ Low power consumption due to highly efficient, short circuit-proof switching power supply ■ For indoor mounting

Note :

EXR 1512

For larger systems please use the cascadable Sat-IF distribution system with the products EXR 506/T, EXR 508/T, EXR 5012/T, EXR 5016/T, EXR 554, EXR 558 and VWS 551

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EXR 156

EXR 158

EXR 1512

EXR 1516

Order no.

20510011

20510012

20510013

20510014

6

8

12

16

Subscriber ports Inputs

1x terr.

4x Sat-IF

1x terr.

4x Sat-IF

1x terr.

4x Sat-IF

1x terr.

4x Sat-IF

Frequency ranges

MHz

47-862

950-2150

47-862

950-2150

47-862

950-2150

47-862

950-2150

loss 1)

dB

4-0

12-7

4-0

12-7

8-4

12-7

8-4

12-7

Decoupling horiz./vert.

dB

–

25

–

25

–

25

–

25

Isolation outputs

dB

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

25

dBµV

95

105

95

105

89

105

89

105

Connection

Max. output level

2)

Screening factor

dB

5-300 MHz > 85 300-470 MHz > 80 470-1000 MHz > 75 1000-2150 MHz > 55

Control input vert./horiz.

V

12-14,5/16-19

Control Low/High band

kHz

0/22

Current drain/connection

mA

< 25

Power supply (nominal voltage)

V

198-253

Power draw nominal (max./only with UAS 484)

W

14/6,5

Secondary voltage 3)

V

18

mA

550

Max. total remote supply

current 3)

Protection category/class Ambient temperature range

II (isolated)/IP 30 °C

- 20 to + 55

Connections Dimensions (W x H x D) Packing unit/weight

F connectors mm pc./kg

215 x 148 x 43 1 (10)/0.65

295 x 148 x 43 1 (10)/1.0

1) Frequency-dependent attenuation (pre-emphasis) 2) Terr. acc. to EN 50083-5, 60 dB XMod; SAT acc. to EN 50083-3, 35 dB IMod 3) Via input horizontal low

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DVB-T meter MFK 16

MFK 16

21710016

With the MFK 16, Kathrein offers the antenna installer a small, compact meter to measure digital terrestrial signals (DVB-T). The unit has a memory bank with 32 frequency lists with different channel combinations for different reception areas.The software update function allows one to match the unit to customer-required frequency ranges. The signal meter is very easy to use. It is delivered in a protective leather case with accessory pouch

Features

■ RF input level range: 35 to 75 dBµV 1)

■ Displays the signal level of terrestrial signals

■ RF input socket BNC 75 Ω

■ Displays the carrier-to-noise ratio (C/N)

■ Remote feeding (5 V, 150 mA) of active antenna over the RF input

■ BER measurement before or after Viterbi (as chosen)

■ Power supply with built in battery NiMH 2.4 A, 7.2 V

■ Memory with 32 different frequency lists

■ Battery capacity for more than 6 hours continuous operation

■ 9 frequency lists (city lists) for individual regions and one complete list pre-programmed ■ Easy change of frequency lists with software update over serial interface RS 232 ■ De-modulation COFDM, 2k and 8k modes ■ Channel bandwidth 7 and 8 MHz switchable ■ RF input range: VHF (band 3) 167-230 MHz and UHF 470-862 MHz

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■ Internal power supply unit 100 to 240 V AC ■ External 12 V DC supply ■ Delivery scope: leather case, RF cable with F connector, mains cable, 12 V connection cable, serial RS 232 connection cable ■ Dimensions: L x H x W (mm) 168 x 58 x 123 ■ Weight (kg): 0.8 1) For higher levels the supplied attenuation pads are to be used

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One cable quatro feed system UAS 481

20210011

■ To receive the satellites ASTRA, EUTELSAT/HOTBIRD,Telecom and TürkSat ■ One cable quatro feed system for community antenna networks with two polarisations and two frequency ranges (low band/high band or analogue/digital) ■ For linear polarisation ■ Equipped with one cable quatro LNB ■ Supplies up to four DVB-S receivers over one cable ■ Independent selection horiz./vert., low band/high band from each receiver ■ Switching horiz./vert., low band/high band and transponder selection carried out in the LNB, controlled by the receiver with a specific DiSEqCTM command set

■ One transmission channel is allocated to each receiver ■ Power supply via drop cable

■ Full protection of LNB and cable connections in a ventilated housing, protection category IP 54 Preliminary data, subject to changes

Technical data Type

UAS 481

Order no.

20110011

Suitable for parabolic antennas

CAS 60/75/90/120

Polarisation

Switchable: vertical/horizontal

Input frequency

GHz

10.70-12.75

Feed system noise figure/25 °C

dB

1.1

LNB noise figure/25 °C

dB

1.0

Gain

dB

> 61

Subscriber frequencies

MHz

1,400/1,516/1,632/1,748

Oscillator frequency (L.O.)

GHz

10.2

Phase noise (L.O.: 10.20 GHz)

dBc

1 kHz: -60, 10 kHz: -80, 100 kHz: -85

System figure of merit (G/T)

dB/K

See offset parabolic antennas

Polarisation decoupling

dB

Typ. 25

Output/impedance

Ω

1 x F connector/75

Supply voltage LNB (input)

V

11.5-19 (power supply: 11.5-14; control: 16-19 & DiSEqC™)

Power consumption LNB

mA

< 400

Dimensions

mm

250 x 44 x 148

Packing dimensions

mm

300 x 70 x 190

Approx. weight

kg

1.6

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Rooftop cover plates V Made of aluminium and plastics V Eco friendly - heavy metal-free V Available in the following colours: brick-red, dark-brown and black

ZTB 62ro

Type

ZTB 62br

ZTB 62ro

ZTB 62sw

Order no.

21410009

21410010

21410011

Dark-brown (RAL 8019)

Brick-red (RAL 8004)

Black (RAL 9017)

ZTB 62br ZTB 62ro ZTB 62sw

21410009 21410010 21410011

Colour Dimensions

mm

450 x 400

Suitable for mast-Ø

mm

38-60

Packing unit/weight

pc./kg

1 (10)/0.32

Rafter fastener mounting sets ZTS 41br ZTS 41ro ZTS 41sw

20410025 20410026 20410027

V To fix the rafter fasteners ZAS 40 and ZAS 41 V A set comprises: – ZTB 62xx: Aluminium cover plate (450 x 400 mm) – ZTC 08: Mast cap for insertion of eight or ten cables – ZTC 48: Cover flange (Ø: 48 mm) – 6 fixing screws (10 x 100 mm)

Type

ZTS 41br

ZTS 41ro

ZTS 41sw

Order no.

20410025

20410026

20410027

Colour rooftop cover plate

Dark-brown

Brick-red

Black

Suitable for

Rafter fasteners ZAS 40, ZAS 41

Packing unit/weight

pc./kg

1/1.8

Mast mounting sets ZTS 149br ZTS 149ro ZTS 149sw ZTS 161br ZTS 161ro ZTS 161sw

20410019 20410020 20410021 20410022 20410023 20410024

V Suitable to fix masts with an allowable bending moment of 1650 Nm V A set comprises: – ZTM 01: Mast shoe with earth wire clamp – ZTU 1xx: Clamping piece – ZTB 62xx: Aluminium cover plate – ZTC xx: Cover flange – ZTC 08: Mast cap for insertion of eight or ten cables – Required fixing screws

Type

ZTS 419br

ZTS 149ro

ZTS 149sw

ZTS 161br

ZTS 161ro

ZTS 161sw

Order no.

20410019

20410020

20410021

20410022

20410023

20410024

Colour rooftop cover plate

Dark-brown

Brick-red

Black

Dark-brown

Brick-red

Black

Suitable for mast-Ø

mm

48

60

Packing unit/weight

pc./kg

1/2.2

1/2.4

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Compression plugs EMK 12 EMK 19

21210018 21210019

■ Screening factor: > 120 dB (5-862 MHz) > 90 dB (862-2400 MHz)

EMK 12

EMK 19

Technical data Type

Order no.

Type

Suitable for cables

Packing unit/ weight (pc./kg)

EMK 12

21210018

Compression plug

LCD 90/95/99/111

100 (2000)/0.92

EMK 19

21210019

Compression plug

LCM 14/17

50 (1000)/2.5

Compression pliers ZAW 13

21410007

■ Suitable for the EMK 12 and EMK 19 compression plugs ■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/0.4

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DCG 10 DCG 10E

DCG 10/DCG 10E (Docsis/EURODocsis) WLAN Cable Modem Router

26210066 26210065

Features ■ Docsis/EURODocsis 1.1/2.0 compatible cable modem ■ Integrated router with 4 x 10/100BaseT and 1 x USB ■ Integrated Wireless LAN Access Point ■ Conforms with 802.11G standard (up to 54 Mbit/s) ■ Auto MDI/MDI-X Detection RJ-45 10/100 BaseT Ethernet switch (Auto Cross-over) ■ Security due to 64 bit/128 bit WEP (Wireless Encryption Protokoll) ■ Integrated DHCP server, firewall and NAT gateway ■ High upstream speeds up to 30 Mbit/s as in Docsis/EURODocsis 2.0 ■ Full SNMP management support ■ Configuration and management over standard browser ■ Front panel LEDs for network status and activity

Technical data Type Order no.

DCG 10

DCG 10E

26210066

26210065

Electrical characteristics Transmission characteristics RF connection LAN connections Wireless PC interface Voltage supply/power

MCNS DOCSIS 1.1/2.0 or tComlabs EuroDocsis 1.1/2.0 F (female) 4 x RJ-45, Ethernet 10/100BaseT Access Point as in 802.11G USB B 12 V/9 W

Software characteristics Standards Protocols and services

MCNS DOCSIS 1.1/2.0 or tComlabs EuroDocsis 1.1/2.0 802.11G, 802.1d UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP,TFTP, SNMP, HTTP

Router functions MAC address filtering, IP address filtering, DHCP server function (RFC 1541) for internal IP addresses NAT function (RFC 1631) with port and address-mapping,VPN pass-through Security Baseline Privacy based on DES and RSO encryption, firewall with Stateful Packet Inspection technology Application content filtering, with option to restrict access to certain WEB applications Application content filtering, with option to restrict certain WEB applications Denial of Service (DoS) attacks, i.e. MIMEflood, Octopus,Teardrop, Opentear,Twinge, Smurf, Overdrop, Jolt,Tentacle etc, prevention SNMP management Software download Diagnosis Configuration/management Commissioning Dimensions (H x W x D) The Antenna · Edition 2005

Standard SNMP, MIB2, Ethernet-like MIB, Bridge MIB, RF Interface MIB, Cable Device MIB, Baseline privacy Interface MIB TFTP Power on Self Diagnostic With standard browser, configuration files can be downloaded Plug-and-Play 30 x 180 x 160 mm

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DCV 10 DCV 10E

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DCV 10/DCV 10E VoIP Cable Modem

26210068 26210067

Features ■ Docsis/EURODocsis 1.1/2.0 compatible cable modem ■ Integrated Voice Ports for two analogue telephones ■ PacketCable/Euro PacketCable 1.0 compatible ■ Ethernet-10/100BaseT connection with Auto MDI-/MDI-X detection (Auto Cross-over) ■ Full QoS support for disturbance-free voice and data transfer ■ High upstream speeds up to 30 Mbit/s as in DOCSIS 2.0 ■ Full SNMP management support ■ Configuration and management over standard browser ■ Front panel LEDs for network status and activity

Technical data Type Order no.

DCV 10

DCV 10E

26210068

26210067

Electrical characteristics Transmission characteristics

MCNS DOCSIS 1.1/2.0 or tComlabs EuroDocsis 1.1/2.0

RF connection

F (female)

LAN connection

RJ-45, Ethernet 10/100BaseT

Telephone interfaces (a/b)

RJ-11

PC interface

USB B

Power supply

V

12

Status LEDs

No.

10

Power draw (max.)

W

8

Software characteristics Standards

MCNS DOCSIS 1.1/2.0 or tComlabs EuroDocsis 1.1/2.0 PacketCable 1.0 or Euro PacketCable 1.0

Protocols and Services

UDP, IP, ARP, ICMP, DHCP,TFTP, SNMP, HTTP

Language codices

G.711, G.723.1, G.729.A, G.729.AB

Jitter Buffer

Supports Auto Jitter Buffering for voice transfer

Configuration

Auto configuration - DHCP,TFTP,ToD Client

Fax transfer

T.38

Voice transfer Voice Activity Detection with Comfort Noise generation G.168 Echo Cancellation up to 16 ms SNMP management

Standard SNMP, MIB2, Ethernet-like MIB, Bridge MIB, RF Interface MIB, Cable Device MIB, Baseline privacy Interface MIB, PacketCable MIBs

Software download

TFTP

Diagnosis

Power on self-diagnostic and over standard browser

Commissioning Dimensions (H x W x D)

Plug-and-Play mm

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Optical receivers ORA 910 OSR 910 OSR 911 OSR 92x WVR 65 EBC 900

24710010 24710079 24710080 2461008x 24810009 24510071

■ Modular mini-node ■ To distribute CATV frequency multiplexed signals ■ GaAs-MMIC technology ■ Extremely low noise receiver ■ Automatic level control (ALC) ■ DFB optical return path transmitter modules can be plugged-in ■ Monitorable (optional HMS transponder module) ■ Highly efficient switch-mode power supply ■ Die-cast housing with PG 11 threads ■ LED operational indicator ■ Ingress Control Switch ■ Accessories • WVR 65 (order no. 24810009) diplex filter 65/ 80 MHz • EBC 900 (order no. 24510071) 2-way splitter for 2 equal outputs • OSR 910 (order no. 24610079) return path transmitter 1310 nm, 0 dBm • OSR 911 (order no. 24610080) return path transmitter 1310 nm, + 3 dBm

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• OSR 921 (order no. 24610081) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1470 nm

• OSR 925 (order no. 24610085) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1550 nm

• OSR 922 (order no. 24610082) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1490 nm

• OSR 926 (order no. 24610086) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1570 nm

• OSR 923 (order no. 24610083) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1510 nm

• OSR 927 (order no. 24610087) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1590 nm

• OSR 924 (order no. 24610084) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1530 nm

• OSR 928 (order no. 24610088) return path transmitter CWDM + 3 dBm, 1610 nm

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Technical data ORA 910 Type

ORA 910

Order no.

24710010

Forward path Frequency range

MHz

85-862

Photo-diode sensitivity at 1550 nm

A/W

> 0.95

Optical return loss

dB

> 40

Optical input level range

dBm

-8 to +0

Maximal optical input power (continuous)

dBm

3

Nominal optical modulation index (OMI)

%

4.4

Impedance

Ω

75

No. of outputs Max. output level acc. to CENELEC - CTB > 60 dB, CSO > 60 dB Amplitude response

1 or 2 dBµV

107

dB

± 1.5

pA/√Hz

4,5

Return loss (47 MHz)

dB

20 -1.5/oct.

Hum modulation ratio at 5 A: 85-862 MHz

dB

Equivalent input noise power density

Return path (optional)

> 70 OSR 910/911

OSR 92x

Wave length

nm

1310

see list

Optical output power

dBm

0/+3

+3

Frequency range

MHz

5-65

Relative Intensity Noise

dB/Hz

> -145

Impedance

Ω

75

Return loss (47 MHz)

dB

20 -1.5/oct.

Amplitude response Input level for OMI of 5 % Attenuation ICS switch

dB

± 1.0

dBµV

70

dB

0/6/40

LED displays LED Popt. ok

LED green

LED Power Supply ok

LED green

Power supply Input voltage range

V AC

230 ± 10 %

Mains frequency range

Hz

47-63

Power input with return path transmitter and monitoring transponder

W

< 20

LOW alarm

Alarm active

< 10 dB (opt. input power)

Internal alarm

Alarm active

Internal supply voltage

Monitoring

ICS switch

Read/write

General data Disturbing radiated power: 5-30 MHz/30-862 MHz Nominal impedance

dBpW Ω

< 27-20/< 20 75

RF connectors (external)

PG 11

Optical connections

E2000

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Compact amplifiers, controlled

VGP 9033 VGP 9041

24410053 24410053

Features ■ Modern, monitorable compact amplifiers for inter-active HFC networks ■ Innovative operational concept: using electronic tuning elements, set using HTE 10 handheld unit (fewer plug-in cards and attenuation pads required), repeatable device settings

■ Loop-through input and output coupler can be configured ■ De-emphasis (inverse-equalisation) insert position ■ Remote feeding: 7 A per input/output, local feeding: 10 A ■ Insert position for monitoring transponder (HMS) ■ Highly efficient switch-mode power supply

■ Integrated frequency-agile 2-Pilot-control enables quick commissioning:

■ Test socket on input/output and at return path amplifier

■ Automatic levelling in the forward path, thus no need for time-consuming manual levelling

■ Integrated return path amplifier, variable gain

■ Automatic presetting of the return path is possible

■ Aluminium die-cast housing with PG 11 connections

■ Remote configuration of all setting parameters via monitoring system (can be activated/deactivated) ■ High gain (up to 40 dB), variable settable in interstage-position ■ Latest GaAs-MMIC technology ■ Very high output levels with lowest intermodulation-interferences also in interstage operation

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■ Ingress Control Switch

■ Accessories : ●

EBC 90 (order no. 24510053): splitter (2 outputs symmetrical)

●

EAC 90 (order no. 24510052): tap (1.5/10 dB)

●

EAC 93 (order no. 24510057): tap (2.5/6.5 dB)

●

EAC 94 (order no. 24510058): tap (1/14 dB)

●

TVM 840/H (order no. 26210031): monitoring transponder HMS (5-8 MHz)

●

TVM 840/H (order no. 26210064): monitoring transponder HMS (8-13 MHz)

●

TVM 840/H (order no. 26210050): monitoring transponder HMS (13-19 MHz)

●

HTE 10 (order no. 25010005): hand-held unit

NOTE : No plug-in cards required in single output operation mode

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Technical data VGP 9033 / VGP 9041 Type

VGP 9033

VGP 9041

Order no.

24410053

24410054

MHz

85-862

85-862

Gain

dB

33

Return loss

dB

19 -1.5 dB/Oct.

dB

± 0.5

dBµV

114

Forward path Frequency range

Amplitude response (85-862 MHz at 25 °C) Max. output level CENELEC 1) - CTB > 60 dB Max. output level

CENELEC 1)

- CSO > 60 dB

40

dBµV

116

Attenuation range, electronically settable in 1 dB steps

dB

0-15

Slope range, electronically settable in 1 dB steps

dB

0-19

Pre-emphasis, electronically settable

dB

0/3/6/9

Noise figure at 0 dB pre-emphasis

dB

6

Adjustment range, sloped 85-862 MHz

dB

±2

Adjustment range, parallel

dB

±3

Frequency range lower Pilot Pu

MHz

85-230

Frequency range upper Pilot Po 2)

MHz

420-630

Pilot level (PAL/CW/QAM) 606 MHz

dBµV

83-112

dB

70

Frequency range

MHz

5-65

Gain

dB

30

Hum modulation ratio at 7 A Return path

Amplitude response at 25° C

dB

± 0.5

dBµV/Hz

-10

dB

17

Dynamic range: CINR > 50 dB, 5-65 MHz at 20 dB gain

dB

25

Noise figure

dB

6

Attenuation, switchable in 1 dB steps

dB

0-30

Slope, switchable in 7 steps

dB

0.75-8.75

ICS switch (switchable over EMS or HTE 10 hand-held unit)

dB

0/-6/> -45

Hum modulation ratio at 7 A: > 15 MHz

dB

60

V AC

30-72

W

23

Input level density (CINR = 50 dB) at 30 dB gain Dynamic range: CINR > 50 dB, 5-65 MHz at 30 dB gain

General Voltage supply Power consumption Max. remote feed current per in/output

A

7

Max. remote feed current in local feeding (power passage)

A

10

RF connections

PG 11

Housing protection category Ambient temperature range

IP 54, optional IP 67 °C

Screening factor

-20 to +55 Conforming with CENELEC EN 50083-2

Overvoltage protection acc. to IEC 60-2 Dimensions (W x H x D)

2 kV (1.2/50 µs) 240 x 95 x 240 3)

mm

Network management (optional) Monitorable/settable parameters

1) 9 dB slope

2) Set using HTE 10 hand-held unit

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Block diagram VGP 9033/9041

SNT 30 -72 VAC

DC (13 / 8 / 5V)

SNT

2-pilot control

TP TP

E

plug-in card

subscriber insert position

dB

HP

subscriber insert position

dB

dB

HP HP

plug-in card

µP TP

DA

A2

TP

TP

dB ICS

plug-in module

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A1

subscriber insert Kundenposition steckplatz

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CGW 120 CGW 120E

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Cable Modem Termination System

26210052 26210053

The CGW 120/120E is a Cable Modem Termination System (CMTS) for small and medium sized cable nets.The simple handling enables rapid commissioning.Two versions are available for operation in DOCSIS 1.1lite and EURODOCSIS 1.1. A transmitter for the forwards path (64-/256 QAM) and a return path receiver (QPSK or 16-QAM) allow rapid and secure broadband services.The CMTS supports the relevant Docsis/EuroDocsis 1.1 „Quality-of-Service“ standards.This ensures that Voice-over-IP (VoIP) services can be offered at guaranteed data rates.The data traffic with the cable modems is encoded with all the security features of Baseline Privacy Plus (BPI+).

■ DOCSIS/EuroDOCSIS 1.1lite ■ Supports all the relevant Quality-ofService standards for VoIP services ■ Integrated Layer-3 filtering for #internal data traffic without data export ■ Remote controllable over the SNMP or with CLI commands

■ Web Interface ■ Stand-alone use, as provisioning base functions are already included ■ Front-panel sited operation elements with integrated displays ■ Installation: 19“ installation or free-standing

Technical data Type

CGW 120

CGW 120E

Order no.

26210052

26210053

Forward path Operational mode

Docsis 1.1lite

EuroDocsis 1.1lite

Channel bandwidth

MHz

6

8

Frequency range (middle frequency)

MHz

91-857

112-858

Modulation type

64 or 256 QAM

64 or 256 QAM

Forward Error Correction

Reed Solomon

Reed Solomon

Output level

dBµV

110-121

110-121

Output impedance

Ω

75

75

Return loss

dB

13

13

Return path Frequency range

MHz

5-42

5-65

Channel bandwidth

MHz

Variable 0.2-3.2

Variable 0.2-3.2

QPSK or 16 QAM

QPSK or 16 QAM

Modulation type Forward Error Correction Input level

Reed Solomon Block Code and Trellis Code

Reed Solomon Block Code and Trellis Code

dBµV

56-86

56-86

V AC

95-264

95-264

General Mains powering Power draw (max.)

W

150

150

Ambient temperature range

°C

0 to +50

0 to +50

Relative humidity

%

10-90, non-condensing

10-90, non-condensing

Dimensions (W x H x D)

mm

483 x 88 x 343

483 x 88 x 343

Weight

kg

7.3

7.3

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VOS 940 VOS 941 VOS 950 VOS 951 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■ ■ ■

■ ■

House connection / distribution network amplifiers

24410019 24410067 24410077 24410076

Modern GaAs-MMIC technology Innovative operation: Settings through slide switches Exactly reproducible device settings Less plug-in cards and variable attenuators are required Variable frequency ranges due to pluggable diplexers (option) Very high output level in lowest intermodulation products (also in interstage-operation) Integrated active return path with numerous adjustment possibilities 15 MHz high pass can be activated in the return path Ingress Control Switch (ICS) De-emphasis (inverse-equalisation) switchable (characteristics optimised for BK network upgrade) HMS or KOM monitorable (option) Plugging position for additional functions in the forward path (e.g. de-emphasis for the entire frequency range)

■ Remote feed current: Max. 5 A ■ Remote feeding possibilities: optionally via all RF connections and local connection (power passing) ■ Surge absorbers on all RF connections and in the switched mode power supply unit ■ Diecast housing ■ Test sockets: F connectors ■ Accessories : – WFS 903 (order no. 24510047) return path filter (diplexer) 30/47 MHz – WFS 906 (order no. 24510064) return path filter (diplexer) 65/85 MHz – ERZ 940 (order no. 24510059) de-emphasis equaliser 7 dB (47-862 MHz) – TVM 801/H (order no. 26210014) monitoring transponder KOM (5-8 MHz) – TVM 840/H (order no. 26210031) monitoring transponder HMS (5-8 MHz) – TVM 840/H (order no. 26210064) monitoring transponder HMS (8-13 MHz) – TVM 840/H (order no. 26210050) monitoring transponder HMS (13-19 MHz)

■ Bidirectional test socket on the amplifier input ■ Directional coupler test socket on the forward path output and return path amplifier output ■ Test socket on the return path input ■ Injection of test signals for the return path possible ■ LED function indicator ■ Highly efficient switched mode power supply unit ■ VOS 940/950 locally fed, F connectors ■ VOS 941/951 remotely fed, PG-11 connectors

Technical data Type

VOS 940

VOS 950

VOS 941

VOS 951

Order no.

24410019

24410077

24410067

24410076

locally fed

remotely fed

Notes

Forward path Frequency range

MHz

47/ 85-862

47/ 85-862

Depending on plugged return path filter

Gain

dB

38/35/32

38/35/32

862 MHz

Frequency response

dB

1

1

Attenuation setting range

dB

0-16 and 0/6

0-16 and 0/6

On input of amplifier and interstage

Pre-emphasis setting range

dB

0-16 and 0/6

0-16 and 0/6

On input of amplifier and interstage

De-emphasis setting range

dB

0/4/8

0/4/8

On input of amplifier 450-862 MHz

Noise figure

dB

4

4

For 38 dB and 35 dB gain

Max. operational level: ANGA

raster 1)

Max. operational level: CENELEC raster 2) Hum modulation ratio

dBµV

109/111

112/116

109/111

112/116

CTB: 66 dB/CSO: 64 dB (pre-emphasis -6 dB and gain 38 dB)

dBµV

109/111

112/116

109/111

112/116

CTB: 60 dB/CSO: 60 dB (pre-emphasis -6 dB and gain 38 dB)

dB

–

60/70

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Technical data Type

VOS 940

VOS 950

VOS 941

VOS 951

Order no.

24410019

24410077

24410067

24410076

locally fed

Notes

remotely fed

Return path Frequency range

MHz

5-30/65

Gain (pre-amplifier by-passed)

dB

30 (21)

Frequency response

dB

0.5

Attenuation setting range

dB

0-16/0-16

on input/on output

Pre-emphasis setting range

dB

0/3/6

on output (5-65 MHz)

Ingress Control Switch (ICS)

dB

-6/> -40

attenuated/switched off

Max. output level at 30 and 21 dB gain

dBµV

107/116

60-dB-IMod2/IMod3 (EN 50083-3/5) up to 65 MHz

Input level density 30 dB gain

dBµV/ Hz

-10

CINR at 50 dB (EN 50083-3/point 4.7)

Dynamic range (5-65 MHz) 3)

dB

17

Input level density 21 dB gain

dBµV/ Hz

-10

Dynamic range (5-65 MHz) 3)

dB

25

Noise figure

dB

5

CINR at 50 dB (EN 50083-3/point 4.7)

Network Management Monitorable parameters

level forward path, current, temperature, operational voltage, operating point return path amplifier

Test sockets Test socket 1 (on amplifier input)

dB

20

5-862 MHz bidirectional, internal

Test socket 2 (on amplifier output)

dB

20

5-862 MHz with directional coupler, external - possibility to feed in return path signals (5-65 MHz); if button (S10) is pressed, the arriving return path signal can be measured

Test socket 3 (on return path output)

dB

20

5-65 MHz with directional coupler, external

Switching power supply Input voltage range

V AC

198-253

38-65

Mains frequency range

Hz

47-63

47-63

Max. remote feed current

A

–

5

Nominal input power

W

10 / 11

12 / 13

°C

-20 to +55

-20 to +55

RF connections

F connector

PG 11

Test sockets

F connector

F connector

IP 50

IP 54

mm

225 x 55 x 155

225 x 55 x155

pc./kg

1(10)/1.8

1(10)/1.8

Incl. return path amplifier

General Ambient temperature range

Housing protection class (acc. to EN 60529) Dimensions (W x H x D) Packing unit/weight

IP 54: outdoor application in weather-proof cabinet

3) With connected 15 MHz high pass, the dynamical range increases by 3 dB

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F-Conn

bi-directional

Test 1 -20 dB

internal

A

Pre-emphasis 5-65 MHz

3/0/6 dB

Option

Option

dB

dB

T6,3AL

C

max. 5 A 38-65 V AC

F-Conn

Test 3 -20 dB

dB

dB

Switch-mode-power supply

v = 14 dB

-20 dB

Option

TVM 8xx/H

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Kathrein supplies antenna system for new BMW 3 Series

Kathrein will be providing a perfected roof antenna system with up to five integrated functions for the new BMW 3 Series. Depending on the optional equipment selected the antenna will have a combination of the following integrated into it: telephone/GPS/DAB-L band/SDARS SAT/SDARS terr* (*Satellite Digital Audio Radio Services).The major challenge, which was to concentrate all services into as small an installation space as possible, was realised by Kathrein’s development team to the full satisfaction of the customers. What in the meantime has become BMW’s typical BMW shark fin design, has been freshened up and now harmonises with

the styling of the new BMW 3 Series. The patented Kathrein antenna for mobile satellite reception SDARS is a trend-setting key technology. With this BMW drivers will thus be able to enjoy listening to uninterrupted Sirius satellite radio (Information: www.sirius.com) with approx. 180 channels across the whole of North America.

with the largest volume.The most stringent requirements in terms of quality and delivery on time must be put to the test anew every day.

KATEK Grassau has been charged as the major automotive business partner in the area of production and logistics. Following production startup in December 2004 more than 1200 antenna systems are now leaving the assembly line every day. Four BMW plants produce the BMW model

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SVIAZ Expo Comm 2005 / Moscow ducts and innovations from the world of telecommunications/IT, wireless/broadband and Internet technology. The exhibition is viewed to be the largest international trade fair and conference in this sector for the entire Russian market, as well as a variety of neighbouring Seen here from left : Ernst Lautner and Lars Goldstein (both KATHREINstates. On disWerke KG) together with Walt Gromov (RC&C Ltd. Russia) play at this telecommunications trade fair were mainly This year saw the 17th “SVIAZ Expo Comm“ products from the area of professional antenheld in Moscow, at which the KATHREIN nas. An enormous interest was expressed from Werke KG was represented on a stand by its local and pan-regional network operators. In local agency RC&C Ltd. For five days, 870 doing so, products such as the Tri-Sector-Pipe exhibitors from 36 nations displayed new pro-

3 GSM World Congress / Cannes Interest in the new Tri-Sector antenna from Kathrein is huge. As global market leader in the area of cellular radio system fixed-station antennas the Rosenheim-based antenna specialist presented its new development at this year’s “3GSM World Congress 2005” in France’s Cannes.The antenna contains a complete UMTS antenna system for three sectors. In May of this year Cannes hosted the world’s largest cellular radio system network trade fair for the last time. Since 1987 it has been held annually, and since 1996 it has done so in Cannes. “In 2006 the Fira de Barcelona in the Catalonian metropolis will be the venue for the first time.” Prof. Anton Kathrein was glad to relate: “Cannes has simply reached the limits of its capacity.” The Palace de la Croisette, which is also host to the well-known film festival, was attended by more than 600 exhibitors and more than 29,000 visitors. In Barcelona the exhibition site will be twice as large in size. The Antenna · Edition 2005

The organisers expect the removal to help them cut costs, something made possible by the greater number of hotels on offer and the better traffic infrastructure in Barcelona. “This move will no doubt also better accommodate the ever increasing requirements of our customers,” emphasised Prof. Kathrein (2nd from left), who, together with his sales team, was able to record an increase in the number of visitors from African and Arab states.

antenna and the RET system, were regarded as useful and well-thought out ones. The issuance of frequencies for 3G (UMTS) in many of the former Commonwealth of Independent States is still suffering from delays, but all-in-all many of the network operators are awaiting approval to commence a quick build-up of the networks. Another highly-promising, growth market is TETRA, the digital radio system for authorities and organisations charged with security tasks (BOS).This “police radio” should replace the outdated analogue technology in many parts of the country. In the meantime all the Kathrein products for the Russian market have been certified in accordance with their quality criteria, so that the general product portfolio can now be sold there. During the course of last year, direct transactions alone accounted for total sales in Russia of 10 million euros, something which this year is forecast to be exceeded. Generally, Russia is deemed to be growth market number 1 for cellular radio systems in Europe.

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NAB 2005 / Las Vegas The latest innovations in the area of digital radio and television once again attracted more than 100,000 professional visitors from abroad to the world’s largest trade fair held by the American National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) in Las Vegas. Naturally, Kathrein, the Rosenheim-based antenna specialists also took part.Together with the American subsidiary KATHREIN Inc. Scala Division and the Italian subsidiary SIRA, innovations in the area of transmitter antenna technology were presented on a community stand. Special attention was given to the message that arrived just as the trade fair was opening from the German press, whereby four Bavarian Prof. Anton Kathrein (2nd from left) and Kathrein Director Alois Trepesch with locations had just been “crowned” as it were with a Kathrein DVB-T transmitter antenna.This was indeed a masterful technical performan- the Managing Director and Vice President of the Bayerischen Landeszentrale für neue Medien (Bavarian Regional Centre for New Media), Martin Gebrande ce of the utmost precision, because the antennas that weigh several (2nd from right), and managers coordinating television activities at the Neue tons were successfully installed with the aid of heavy-lift helicopter, Welle Bayern, Johannes Muhr (centre), with Georg Klauser, Head of the without any damage, something which greatly pleased the Rosenradio-antenna department at Kathrein (to the right). heim-based Kathrein engineers. Since May 2005 these antennas have been broadcasting digital television for the areas of Munich and Mount Wendelstein, Nuremberg and the Dillberg mountain. The interested visitors to the trade fair had this highlight explained to them by Prof. Anton Kathrein, whereupon it was met with a huge degree of admiration and acknowledgement.The Kathrein stand was visited not only by numerous American visitors but also by guest from the Far East and South America, whereby for some visitors tangible projects were just pending delivery.

TELEXPO 2005 / Sao Paulo The cellular radio system market in Brazil is currently registering strong growth. “For KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil this will mean a boost in turnover of 20 per cent for this calendar

year.”, forecast Eugen Grudzinski, Head of Sales at the Brazilian Kathrein subsidiary company, on the occasion of the TELEXPO 2005” held in Sao Paulo. Prof. Anton Kathrein commented there: ”In 2004 with KATHREINMobilcom Brasil we were able to invoice for 30 million euros - and this only five years after founding the company.” Kathrein’s market share in Brazil lies at 60 per cent; in Latin America as a whole it lies at between 30 and 40 per cent. The company, with a workforce of more than 130 in Sao Paulo, produces cellular radio system basis station antennas. The most important customers include cellular radio system network providers such as TIM,Vivo, Claro, Oi,Telefonica and Brasil Telecom. “We expect that the technology conversion from the old analogue TDMA standard to the new digital GSM and TDMA standards will work out positively

Pleased about the 20 per cent increase in turnover at KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil : Managing Director Karl-Heinz Lensing (to the left) and Prof. Anton Kathrein

for us”, said Kathrein Product Sales Manager, Karsten Kretzschmar. He estimates that approximately 62,000 antennas will be built in Brazil. At the “TELEXPO 2005” almost 400 exhibitors displayed their product innovations, with roughly 45,000 visitors using the opportunity to inform themselves.

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ANGA Cable 2005 / Cologne At the “ANGA Cable” in Cologne : Prof. Anton Kathrein (2nd from right) in discussion with (front left) Manuel, Angel L. and Angel Aguiriano jun., from the Spanish Kathrein agency, KB Sistemas.

The “ANGA Cable 2005” in Cologne opened its doors to visitors for three days. Roughly 7,000 professional visitors took the opportunity to gather information at Europe’s leading technical trade fair specialising in cable, satellite and multimedia. 299 companies from 31 countries displayed on the 7,650 m2 net exhibition area, 148 were from abroad. “The number of exhibitors, in comparison to last year, has increased again by 40 per cent,”, emphasised Prof. Anton Kathrein, Vice President of the Zentralverband der

Elektrotechnik- und Elektronikindustrie e.V. (German Electrical Engineering and Electronics Industry Association), which supported the ANGA exhibition.The ANGA Association was founded in 1974 as a work group geared towards the erection and utilisation of community antenna systems. Kathrein itself presented its innovations in the telecommunications sector with the main emphasis on broadband communication systems, satellite receiver technology (here, in particular receivers for the new terrestrial

digital television), signal processing and distribution technology, as well as measurement technology. Prof. Kathrein in Cologne: “As the leading provider in the branch we are glad to utilise this platform to be able to present our technical market leadership. We can provide solutions for every transmission path: for cable, satellite and terrestrial television reception.” In the attendant “ANGA Cable Convention” Kathrein engineer Michael Heisenberg lectured on “Feeding HDTV programmes into cable networks”.

Broadband cable network expansion continues

Kathrein secures major contract at “ANGA Cable 2005” Just in time for the “ANGA Cable 2005” the Rosenheim-based KATHREIN-Werke KG was able to announce it had been awarded a multi-million euro prestige contract by the largest contractor - Kabel Deutschland - as part of the broadband cable network expansion process.

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Kathrein offers the entire range of equipment for broadband cable networks and during the course of this calendar year it will equip several projects, e.g. including Regensburg. “Then, with more space in the cable and the return capability in the network, the broadcast of additional programmes can now also be

accompanied by high-speed Internet and telephony”, said Kathrein manager Erich Rock.The tried and tested equipment enables all network operators to set up an adequate network.

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CommunicAsia 2005 / Singapore Lasting four days, the “CommunicAsia” was the central meeting place for the telecommunications branch and the radio network industry in Asia. More than 35,000 international visitors took an opportunity to attend the exhibition held in Singapore. 1,486 companies from 55 countries exhibited and thus reflected the growth prevalent in this region with what was yet another increase in the number of exhibitors. The Rosenheim-based antenna specialist Kathrein was the main focal point at the German community stand.Visitors ranging from India, Japan, Australia and New Zealand gathered information here on the latest technical innovations. Thus the radio network sector was greatly interested in the startup – including recently in Bavaria – into DVB-T, i.e. digital terrestrial television broadcasting .This technology is now also making inroads into Taiwan and Singapore. Further projects in China are also expected. On the cellular radio system sector China and India still have the greatest growth rates. Indonesia is also rallying. Here the GSM networks are still being expanded with UMTS and 3C in the pipeline, cellular radio system networks in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore

and Malaysia have been set up and countries such as China and Thailand along with India are awaiting issuance of the licences for UMTS.

Satisfied with his share of the Asian market : Prof. Anton Kathrein at the

“We are in an “CommunicAsia 2005” in Singapore excellent position a solid basis for our success here in the region. here” said Prof. Anton Kathrein at the Even when, from time to time, local manufac“CommunicAsia 2005” in Singapore: turers put up strong competition, we are able “Our global market share in the area of to demonstrate our dominance with the latest cellular radio system antennas of approximadevelopments”, replied Prof. Kathrein when tely 49 per cent is frequently exceeded in this asked about his recipe for success. region, with shares of up to 80 per cent in various countries. Here, one counts on our Volker Kuhn, Head of the Regional Sales experience with GSM and UMTS networks department at Kathrein, added: “Our philosoand our exceptionally good contacts to the phy of deploying local employees to deal with operators." With a broad-based product range, local business is a successful one. Again, this strong branch offices and distribution partners was something that one could easily follow at across the area, Kathrein can also provide an this exhibition, because almost every customer extremely intense and demanding level of was able to be advised in his/her own languacompetence in the region. ge at the respective Kathrein Centre of CompeOur competence and, in particular, our customer service on site, together with the familiar quality of the products ensures that we have

tence.Together with highly-qualified technical assistance from the parent company, this exhibition was once again a brilliant success!”

We simply have to be a part of it.”The central topics at this year’s CeBIT were broadband data transmission per DSL into fixed-line networks and the high-performance UMTS.

6,411 exhibitors from 68 countries came to the capital of Lower Saxony to display their products. Asia alone accounted for 1,700 exhibitors. More than 510,000 visitors were expected. Seen here: Dr. Otto Wiesheu (to the right), Bavarian Minister of State for the Economy, Infrastructure, Transport and Technology (meanwhile retired), also takes the opportunity to ask Prof. Anton Kathrein (to the left) about the latest developments from Rosenheim.

CeBIT 2005 / Hannover Kathrein had a two-year respite from the CeBIT in Hannover. During this time, special attention was turned to end-user exhibitions such as the radio data system exhibition in Berlin and the presentations there of products for satellite TV and radio reception.This year Kathrein was back at the party with a stand on two floors. “Our international specialist customers simply wanted to have us back on board.The range of products we had on display here has naturally changed. This year we presented our latest developments from the Tri-Sector pipe antenna, on to the super broadband indoor antenna, which has been designed for China according to Feng-Shui. It’s impossible to not be involved at all in CeBIT.”, emphasised Prof. Anton Kathrein: “International network operators use the world’s largest technology exhibition too catch up on the latest news in a brief period.

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“IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair 2005” Digital television with Kathrein

Solutions for all transmission paths The Rosenheim-based antenna specialist Kathrein displayed innovations from the world of receiver technology this year at the IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair held in Berlin. Also exhibited were the latest developments in Kathrein receivers for the three digital television transmission paths (cable, satellite and terrestrial). Particular interest in digital terrestrial DVB-T receivers was expressed during discussions between Prof. Anton Kathrein (to the right) Chairman of the Supervisory Board at the Gesellschaft für Unterhaltung- und Kommunikationselektronik (gfu), Dr. Rainer Hecker (to the left), and the President of the Bavarian Regional Media Centre, Prof. Wolf-Dieter Ring (in the centre).

Minister President Kurt Beck visits the Kathrein stand This year’s IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair held in Berlin has become a global engine for economic growth and the leading fair for the consumer electronics industry.This year almost

1,200 exhibitors from more than 40 countries displayed numerous innovations and technical advancements in the area of consumer electronics. “This is equivalent to a growth in exhibitors of 15 per cent compared with 2003.” is how Prof. Anton Kathrein was glad to put it, in his role as German Vice President of ZVEI e.V. (German Electrical Engineering and Electronics Industry Association). Naturally, the Rosenheim-based antenna specialist was also at the fair exhibiting with his own company: “Something that we have done continuously since 1924! As market leader in many segments we simply have to be here.” Following a high-calibre panel discussion, Prof. Anton Kathrein, welcomed the Chairman of the German Federal States Radio Network Prof. Anton Kathrein with the Deputy Chairman of the SPD political party and Minister President of the Rhineland-Palatinate, Kurt Beck.

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Kathrein customer magazine for qualified specialised trade The Kathrein customer magazine “Antenna” impressed the governing Mayor of Berlin, Klaus Wowereit (to the right). During his tour of the IFA Consumer Electronics Trade Fair in Berlin, entrepreneur Prof. Anton Kathrein introduced him to the product innovations in the area of satellite reception. “Antenna”which has a circulation of more than 50,000 copies

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is also consciously used by Kathrein to position its high-tech products with the “Made in Germany” seal of approval to the qualified German specialised trade.The magazine is published annually with two German issues known as “Die Antenne” and an English-language one, called “The Antenna”.

Commission and the governing Minister President of the Rhineland-Palatinate, Kurt Beck, at the two-floored Kathrein stand. It goes without saying that the entrepreneur from Rosenheim did not pass up the opportunity to present the innovations made by his engineers and technicians to the leading politicians: digital receivers and receiver systems for satellite, cable and terrestrial reception.These also included several high-tech products bearing the “Made In Germany” seal of approval. Prof. Anton Kathrein also demonstrated his pleasure at the high number of visitors that attended throughout the course of the fair: “For us, Berlin is like a home game. Here we can see, in particular, the close contact to the qualified specialised trade.This is where public demand goes hand-in-hand with those of our dealers. We will remain loyal to our distribution channels.”

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“GSM Middle East”

Kathrein exhibits at the trade fair in Dubai Summing up events at the “GSM Middle East, Gulf & North Africa 2005” trade fair held in Dubai, Josef Baumann (3rd from left) Head of Sales at the Kathrein Cellular Radio System department said that things couldn’t have gone better; “Our products in the region enjoy huge acceptance. Indeed we are now relying on Emirates Telecommunications, the Arabian telecommunications group known as ETISALAT, integrating our cellular radio antenna systems into all current and scheduled ETISALAT projects.These also include activities in Saudi Arabia, the Ivory Coast and in the Sudan.” Kathrein presented its latest product innovations on the occasion of the 10th congress dealing with the topic of GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications). Guest at the stand: Sheikh Hameed Al Ahmar (3rd from right), Minister President in Yemen.

“IBC 2005” in Amsterdam

Kathrein impressed internationally with its DVB-T antennas in Germany The IBC - International Broadcast Convention – held in Amsterdam is Europe’s largest international trade fair for radio network and television.This year the Rosenheim-based antenna specialist Kathrein took part in the fair for the eight time in succession. Almost 43,000 professional visitors from abroad found their way to the exhibition stands of approximately

1,000 exhibiting companies from 120 countries.That was five per cent more visitors than in the previous year. The two-floored exhibition was host to business partners from Africa, the Far East, Near East, Australia and Eastern and Southern Europe. Major broadcasting systems for DVB-T digital terrestrial television were here the main

focal point, whereby sophisticated special systems, in particular, generated a huge amount of interest. Prof. Anton Kathrein in Amsterdam: “The services performed by Kathrein under the toughest of conditions during the course of the past few months in building numerous transmitter systems for digital television in Germany were met with fascination and admiration. Potential customers from abroad are following events in Germany now with tremendous interest.” Due to its high-quality special systems, Kathrein has taken up a leading market position. “Our experience coupled with the lead that we have created for ourselves here in Germany will enable us to put this into practice in international projects”, added Prof. Kathrein and he looks ahead confidently to positive development on the global market.

Mactar Silla from Cameroon (left) is responsible in the Sudan and Cameroon for setting up digital terrestrial television. Prof. Anton Kathrein (right) introduces him to the DVB-T projects in Germany, in the company of Christian Harel, Managing Director of Kathrein France. The Antenna · Edition 2005

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Kathrein racing and rallye team - Victory at Austrian Championship and – for the fifth time – runner up in the German Championship The fifth runner’s-up spot in a row after 1996, 2001, 2002 and 2004 is, without doubt, still a fantastic season result, one which was crowned by the premature and superior class winner in Group N. Winner Hermann Gaßner, with a total of 11 victories in Group N, led the two German Rally Championships and the five runner’s-up championships in the “eternal” German rally rankings with the attendant advantage and is reputed everywhere to be Germany’s most successful active rally driver.

Super result for “young ones” in the DRM

German runner-up for “boss” in German Rally Championship (DRM) As the season developed, hopes were extremely high about winning the title again after 1995 and 2003 for Germany’s most successful rally drivers. Right from the start the KATHREIN racing and rallye team led the German Rally Championship (DRM). Only at the seventh and thus penultimate heat did Gaßner/Schrankl relinquish top spot to Matthias Kahle in the Word Rally Car (WRC). With the close-to-production Mitsubishi Lancer Evo VII, Hermann Gaßner and his co-pilot had no chance against the much more powerful WRC – even in the final heat. At the end of the day he was only 18 points away from a major sensation.

This year’s German Rally Championship ended with a particularly satisfying fourth place in the overall category for Peter Zehetmaier and copilot Jürgen Breuer, something that was surely not expected by many rally experts. Level on points with the third-placed entrants, the “young ones“ from the KATHREIN racing and rallye team only missed out on a place on the rostrum by the narrowest of margins.This year Peter Zehetmaier, in his Honda Civic Type R, made a sensational impact on the scene winning all eight heats in his class. He thus clearly demonstrated his dominance in the category for closeto-production vehicles up to 2000 cc displacement, and, in addition to this, he came second in the private driver ranking, equal on points with the winner.

A great start for the youngster in the DRM Youngster Maik Steudten, together with his co-pilot Thomas Fuchs, competed this season for the first time for the KATHREIN racing and rallying team, and they did so in the technically more accommodating Group A. In this toughly competed category, the victor of the private driver ranking in 2004, also had to deal with the other WRCs.

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All the same, Steudten / Fuchs in “KATHREIN’s debut year” made it straight away to an excellent 5th division standing. In the overall category, Maik Steudten was in 12th place at the end of the season.

Victory in the Austrian Championship Following a triple title win in 2000, 2001 and 2002, and the two runner-up places in 2003 and 2004, Hermann Gaßner with his co-pilot Karin Thannhauser, this year took the fourth victory in the Austrian Rally Championship. Overlapping deadlines with the German Rally Championship meant that Gaßner/Thannhauser could only compete in 5 of the 8 rallies, but they won every heat to take victory in Group N. The decision wasn’t made until the last heat and so the 2005 title for close-to-production division once again went to Rosenheim. With this victory, the KATHREIN racing and rallye team also advanced to become a permanent major player in the Austrian motorsport scene.

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Motorsport fans enjoyed a dramatic rallye season. As usual all the members of the KATHREIN racing and rallye team demonstrated their motorsport skills throughout the 2005 season. A total of eight events counted towards the German Rally Championship; at the end of the day they had covered 1,350 kilometres at full speed on 118 special tests.The Rosenheimbased team once again brought numerous top performance results to Upper Bavaria.The team deservedly took up a leading position in the rallying sport.