Applications. ENG / TNG Broadcast. Outside Broadcast. Mobile Vehicle or Motorcycle. Public Safety. Features

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1 pplications STRT ENG / TNG Broadcast Outside Broadcast Mobile Vehicle or Motorcycle Public Safety Portable Microwave Systems Overview STRT, a field proven system for outside broadcast, portable ENG, mobile, or airborne applications. STRT s modular design removes the constraints of traditional portable radios giving you the ultimate flexibility in deploying a microwave link. STRT s versatility lets you adapt quickly to any situation whether it is simplex, duplex, or a multi-hop link. ters and receivers can be configured for analog, digital, or switchable analog/digital. Units can be swapped between mobile, airborne, or fixed applications depending on where they re most needed. STRT is a cost effective investment for your immediate as well as future needs, allowing you to gradually build and expand your system. Features Easy Installation for Tripod, irborne, or Vehicle Weatherized, Lightweight Rugged esign 1 Box, "2 Box", or "Split Box" Configurations nalog, igital, or nalog/ igital Switchable Simplex, Half uplex, Full uplex, or iplex Configurations MPEG Encoding (4:2:0, 4:2:2) VB-T Compliant COFM Modulation with Selectable Guard Interval igital Modulation for QPSK, 16QM, and 64QM NTSC or PL Modulation with 2 s Panel or Remote Control Wide choice high gain directional and omni-directional antennas Cost Effective Modular Solutions Frequencies: 2 to 13 GHz in Selected Bands

2 STRT Portable Microwave Systems 2 GHz Tx Systems 3 to 13 GHz Tx Systems 2 GHz The 2 GHz STRT ter is a lightweight one box solution for portable applications. The can be configured for analog, digital, or as just an RF ter. The ter Control Unit (TCU) can be added for analog/digital configurations, or split box applications. 2 GHz High Option The STRT High Unit (HPU) is easily added to the system to increase output power. The HPU mounts in a standard universal or fixed mounting bracket, installs above the, and has an RF antenna mount. The HPU receives power and RF from a single coaxial cable from the. STRT 2 GHz ter Unit () with MegaHorn ntenna 3 13 GHz The 3 to 13 GHz STRT ter is a one box solution with integrated RF Unit and high power unit. Like the 2 GHz system, the can be configured for analog, digital, or as just an RF ter. The ter Control Unit (TCU) can be added for analog/digital configurations, or split box applications. STRT 3 to 13 GHz ter Unit () with MegaHorn ntenna STRT 3 to 13 GHz ter Control Unit (TCU), ter Unit (), with MegaHorn ntenna STRT TCU, 2 GHz, and 2 GHz HPU mounted on Universal Stackable Brackets with MegaHorn ntenna 1 Box Systems (COFM & MPEG) (IF from External Modulator / Encoder) (NTSC or PL) - - RF Only nalog Only igital Only (IF to External emodulator / ecoder) - - (NTSC or PL) (COFM & MPEG) STRT ter Unit () with MegaHorn ntenna STRT Receiver Unit () with 2 (60 cm) diameter antenna For a turnkey solution, use the single box strategy. Both STRT transmitter and receiver can be ordered in RF only, analog, or digital configurations. ter Unit () Options: ter only using IF input from an external modulator. (ual Conversion 70 MHz / 900 MHz) (Can be upgraded to an nalog FM Modulator, -, or MPEG Encoder & COFM Modulator, -) - nalog FM & Modulator - MPEG Encoder & COFM Modulator Receiver Unit () Options: Receiver only using IF output to an external demodulator. (ual Conversion 70 MHz / 900 MHz) (Can be upgraded to an nalog FM emodulator, -, or MPEG ecoder & COFM emodulator, -) - nalog FM & emodulator - MPEG ecoder & COFM emodulator

3 2 Box Systems TCU- TCU- TCU- nalog Only igital Only nalog & igital RCU- RCU- RCU- STRT Portable Microwave Systems STRT ter Unit () ter Control Unit (TCU) with MegaHorn ntenna STRT Receiver Unit () and Receiver Control Unit (RCU), with 2 (60 cm) diameter antenna Need to plan for the future? STRT s 2 box systems let you buy what you need now and expand your system s capability later. ter Control Unit (TCU) TCU- nalog FM & Modulator * TCU- MPEG Encoder & COFM Modulator * TCU- Both nalog FM Modulator & MPEG Encoder / COFM Modulator * Upgradeable to TCU- Receiver Control Unit (RCU) RCU- nalog FM & emodulator* RCU- MPEG ecoder & COFM emodulator* RCU- Both nalog FM emodulator & MPEG ecoder / COFM emodulator * Upgradeable to RCU- Split Box Systems can be tripod or fixed mount If necessary, units within a system can be separated using both tripod or rack mounts. For example, a Receiver Unit () could be tripod mounted with the Receiver Control Unit (RCU) installed in an equipment rack up to up 600 feet (200 meters) away. can be tripod or fixed mount RCU RCU can be tripod or shelf mounted In this configuration, power and RF are carried over the coaxial cable. TCU- 600' (200 meters) Cable Reel TCU can be tripod or shelf mounted Cable Reel uplex & iplex Systems STRT's modular system makes system design easy for dual channel applications. Heavy duty tripods and L mounting bracket provide a sturdy and stabile base for system components. STRT uplex System with 4 diameter parabolic antenna mounted with L-Bracket on a heavy duty tripod TCU- TCU- RCU- TCU- TCU- 2 GHz 2 GHz 7 GHz 7 GHz iplex System - nalog & igital Multi-Band System uplex System - nalog & igital & Receive System RCU- RCU- RCU- TCU-

4 STRT Portable Microwave Systems Simplified Controls STRT Configurator Software STRT Configurator lets you create, modify, and save several system configurations in storable presets prior to taking the system to the field. This feature is helpful for setting either analog or digital configurations, frequency, channel offset, and modulation schemes. Setting system presets can be a time saver when you need to quickly set up at a remote location, or recall configuration presets at up to 9 presets you tend to use often. Configurator Programmed: input: Composit,,, or IF Bars: On, Off, or On when video is not present at signal input : 2x Stereo or 4x mono Frequency:, offsets Remote Control One Button Control... STRT s single control switch lets you quickly change system presets, or make changes on the fly to existing programmed presets. Controls have been combined into one combination push button/ rotary switch: Rotate right for display menus Rotate left for active menus Modify settings by selecting menus, press to save Press to or Standby mode (ter) Panel isplay Radio parameters displayed: input lock input detection lock COFM lock COFM output level Frequency lock RF output power STRT Remote Control panels for both ter and Receiver meet airborne panel standards for ease of installation. Suitable for airborne, mobile, or fixed panel installation, both transmit and receive panels let you control and monitor radio functions using simplified ergonomic designs. Panel back lit display intensity can be set manually or to auto-adjust to outside or ambient cabin light. STRT Receiver Remote Control Panel TX Controls & isplays panel Controls nalog: Preset, Set /Offset, Set RF Band, Set IF Filter, Set Monitor, djust Squelch, Turn C On/Off igital: Preset, Set /Offset, Set RF Band, Set IF Filter, Set Monitor, Set OFM Bandwidth, Turn Coax On/Off isplays nalog FMR: Preset, Band, Frequency,, IF Filter, Operating Mode, Frequency, eviation, Mute, e-emphasis (On/Off), Error Screen igital: Preset, Band, Frequency, Link Quality,, Modulation, Bandwidth, FEC, Guard Interval, Pre/Post Vertibi, FEC, COFM Lock/Unlock, Output, Lock/Unlock, Error Screen Configurator Software Menus (RS-232 connection to PC or laptop) Main: Connect to Radio, Load Presets, Save Presets, Select Module Options,Program Radio, Upload Radio Settings Radio: Preset, Select Filter (nalog/igital), Squelch Level, Monitor Select (IF/), COFM: COFM Bandwidth (6,7, 8 MHz) MPEG: NTSC Pedestal (On/Off), Color Bars (On/Off) Output (nalog/es-ebu), BISS-1or BISS-E keys FMR: Preset, eviation (3/4 MHz), Low Pass Filter (On/Off), Frequency (4 channels), Select e-emphasis/filtered Plan: Center Frequency, Offset (+/ ), Select Band (2/7 GHz), Clear Plan, Load channel Plan,efault FCC Plan, Save Plan RX Controls & isplays Panel Controls nalog: Preset, Set /Offset, Set RF Band, Set IF Filter, Set Monitor, djust Squelch, Turn C Coax On/Off igital: Preset, Set /Offset, Set RF Band, Set IF Filter, Set Monitor, Set OFM Bandwidth, Turn Coax On/Off isplays nalog FMR: Preset, Band, Frequency,, IF Filter, Operating Mode, Frequency, eviation, Mute, e-emphasis (On/Off), Error Screen igital: Preset, Band, Frequency, Link Quality,, Modulation, Bandwidth, FEC, Guard Interval, Pre/Post Vertibi, FEC, COFM Lock/Unlock, Output, Lock/Unlock, Error Screen RX Configurator Software Menus (RS-232 connection to PC or laptop) Main: Connect to Radio, Load Presets, Save Presets, Select Module Options,Program Radio, Upload Radio Settings Radio: Preset, Select Filter (nalog/igital), Squelch Level, Monitor Select (IF/), COFM: COFM Bandwidth (6,7, 8 MHz) MPEG: NTSC Pedestal (On/Off), Color Bars (On/Off) Output (nalog/es-ebu), BISS-1or BISS-E keys FMR: Preset, eviation (3/4 MHz), Low Pass Filter (On/Off), Frequency (4 channels), Select e-emphasis/filtered Plan: Center Frequency, Offset (+/ ), Select Band (2/7 GHz), Clear Plan, Load channel Plan,efault FCC Plan, Save Plan STRT ter Remote Control Panel

5 STRT Portable Microwave Systems Receiver Unit RCU Receiver Control Unit LE LE LE LE RX RX RX RCU (9-pin ) LE C Cable Voltage isplay isplay creen Screen (10-pin Circular) (TNC) 40" [21.34 cm] isplay Screen MON POWER SIGNL IN UIO SIGNL OUT MON (9-pin ) Monitor (9-pin ) Output Monitor Output (10-pin Circular) RF Parameters COFM Modulator: uto Bandwidith etect RF Frequency Stability (7 GHz). 1ppm Return Loss:... >26 db into 50 ohms Frequency ll Bands Modulation FM nalog QPSK igital Side 10.55" [26.8 cm] CU C to C Converter SPECIFICTIONS requirements : to 132 Vac (uto-ranging doubler mode) 180 to 264 Vac (uto-ranging bridge mode) C Line Frequency: to 63 Hz (C-Grade) 47 to 440 Hz (T-Grade) Weight: lbs. (2.8 Kg) Operating Temperature Range:... 4º F to 122º F ( 20º C to +50º C) Operating Relative Humidity:... C to +40º C (50º F to 104º F) Operating altitude above sea level:... 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) Model 15V 28V 48V Efficiency (Typical) 86% 88% 89% Ripple & Noise, p-p (typical, 20 MHz BW) Output (maximum, 95 C) Output OVP Setpoint (nominal) issipation, Standby (typical, no load) Load Regulation (max) 0.2 +/ % Vout 120mv 100mv 80mv 150 Watts 250 Watts 250 Watts 17.8 Volts* 32.7 Volts* 55.7 Volts* 5 Watts 5 Watts 4 Watts 0.3 +/ % Vout * Recycle Voltage to restart (1 minute off ) 0.3 +/ % Vout Switch Options Switch Indicator Indicator Co-Located Installation 1 Where all system units are co-located, MRC recommends both the and TCU be powered separately for optimal performance. "Split Box Installation" 2 Where system units are physically separated (up to 600 is possible), the, and if necessary the HPU, can be powered over the coaxial cable from the TCU TCU. In addition, in applications where the TCU is installed remotely CU from the power source, the TCU can be powered over the coaxial cable from the. IF / C C C C (12-pin Circular) C C (12-pin Circular) HPU TCU CU HPU CU C Output C Output RF / C IF C C Note: TCU seperated up to 600 feet from and HPU RF / C C

6 2GHz ter Unit TX LE LE STRT Portable Microwave Systems 3 13 GHz ter Unit LE LE (10-pin Circular) (TNC) isplay Screen (10-pin Circular) isplay Screen C Cable Voltage (9-pin ) (9-pin ) RF Parameters Noise Reduction (QPSK): db nalog IF Level mw igital IF Level mw COFM Modulation... 2K Carriers Selectable 6, 7, or 8 MHz Bandwidths Return Loss (70 MHz):... >22 db Typical / 26 db Optimal RF Frequency Stability:... +/ 1ppm Typical Intermediate Frequency: IF Level nominal input of 10dBm Range of (+/ ) 10dbm Frequency Modulation Watts dbm 1.9 to 2.5 GHz 2.3 to 2.7 GHz HPU 2 GHz HIgh Unit FM (nalog) 2 Watts 33 QPSK (igital) 1 Watt " [21.4 cm] Frequency Modulation Watts dbm 3.4 to 3.9 GHz FM nalog 3.5 watts 35.5 QPSK igital 1.4 watts to 5.0 GHz FM nalog 3.2 watts 35 QPSK igital 1.3 watts to 7.1 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.6 watts to 7.5 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 2 watts to 8.1 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.3 watts to 8.5 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.3 watts to 8.8 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.3 watts to 10.7 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.4 watts to 11.2 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 1.4 watts to 11.5 GHz FM nalog 4 watts 36 QPSK igital 2 watts to GHz FM nalog 1.4 watts 31.5 QPSK igital.6 watts 28 RF Indicator C Indicator 8.40" [21.3 cm] TCU ter Control Unit LE LE C Cable Voltage 2.25" [5.72 cm] TX TCU LM RF Frequency Modulation Watts dbm isplay Screen 8.40" [21.34 cm] 1.9 to 2.5 GHz 2.3 to 2.7 GHz FM (nalog) 12 Watts 41 QPSK (igital) 6 Watts 38 Output (TNC) Monitor (10-pin Circular)

7 Specifications STRT Portable Microwave Systems 2 GHz 2 GHz HPU 3 to 13 GHz TCU 2 to 13 GHz RCU C +11 to 36 Vdc (Note 1) (ed from ) +11 to 36 Vdc (Note 1) +11 to 36 Vdc +11 to 36 Vdc +11 to 36 Vdc Weight 7 lbs. (3.2 Kg) 9.6 lbs. (4.32 Kg) 13.4 lbs. (6.03 Kg) 7 lbs. (3.2 Kg) 7 lbs. (3.2 Kg) 7 lbs. (3.2 Kg) Operating Temperature 4º F to 122º F ( 20º C to +50º C) Operating Humidity 50º F to 104º Operating ltitude 15,000 feet (4,572 meters) 1. For two box configurations requiring longer cable lengths, higher minimum C voltage may be required. Consult factory. ter MPEG Encoder Specifications :... NSI/SMPTE 259M Level C 270Mb/s, 525/625 Component 2 Stereo e-embedding provided ES/EBU Composite :... Composite (75 ohms)1 Vpp NTSC/PL BNC / Return Loss, Minimum 28 db at 6MHz Chroma/Level Main Level or 4:2:0 Main Level Frame Size:... Horizontal Res. 720 pixels Vertical Res: 480/525 NTSC, 576/625 PL Encoding Rate: 2 to 30 Mbits Constant Bit Rate (4:2:2) 1.5 to 15 Mbits, Constant Bit Rate (4:2:0) Latency (Selectable) Bit Rate ependent: Standard Mode:... <200 ms / Low elay Mode: <100 ms VBI Processing:... Extended Picture Mode (4:2:2) Closed Caption:... Supports line 21 (NTSC) CC EI 608 std Coding:... MPEG II layer 2 (ISO/IEC ) ISO/MPEG Layer II (MUSICM) igital s (Configurable): Supports ES/EBU audio inputs (2 pairs) balanced inputs 48 KHz sampling s (select):... nalog audio (2 stereo pairs) balanced, 600 ohm/600 ohms High Z (selectable) Min. Bit Rate: 192 Kbits/channel, 384 Kbits stereo Lower audio bit rates down to 128 Kbits selectable Levels: dbm clip level Transport Stream Output:... Fully VB compliant VB per ISO/IEC (188 byte packets) continuous bit rate Output Monitor Port - Panel Connector (70 MHz): Encryption:... BISS-1, BISS-E input... NTSC/PL, Receiver MPEG ECOER Chroma Profile:... 4:2:2/4:2:0 Line Standard: /625 GOP Structures:... Variable GOP Horizontal Resolution: , 704, 544, 352 Selectable Vertical Resolution: (625 line), 480 (525 line) Bit rates:... 4:2:0 1.5 Mbits 15 Mbits 4:2:2 2.0 Mbits 50 Mbits Coding:... MPEG II layer 2 (ISO/IEC ) ISO/MPEG Layer II (MUSICM) Bit Rates: to 448 Kbits/s Sampling: KHz and 48 KHz Composite Output:... NTSC (w/wo pedestal) /PL COFM EMOULTION IF : MHz Range: dbm nominal, ( 10 dbm to 12 dbm) Bandwidth (Selectable):... 6 MHz, 7 MHz, 8 MHz Threshold:... C/N-within 2 db of ET Standard COFM cquisition Speed: Msec (typical) Modulation Type:... QPSK, 16QM, 64QM Output:... VB-,, MPEG Composite Packet Length: bytes Forward Error Correction (FEC)-uto etect: 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Guard Intervals-uto etect:... 1/32, 1/16,1/8,1/4 COFM Specifications COFM IF Output (Monitor): dbm COFM Bandwidth (Selectable):... 6 MHz, 7 MHz, 8 MHz COFM Carriers:... VB-T specifications 2K Carriers Modulation Type:... QPSK, 16QM, 64QM FEC:... 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 Guard Intervals (Selectable):... 1/32, 1/16,1/8,1/4 70 MHz Carrier Insert Capability nalog & Modulator Monitor Outputs: MHz signal/pass thru Level output/impedance: dbm nalog/75 Ohms s:..., Composite 70 MHz ( 10 dbm nalog) Mute: MHz test tone - auto FM eviation (Selectable):... 3 MHz and 4 MHz - peak /Return Loss:... 1 Vpp (75 ohms) 525/625 line / > 26 db Plug in Filter Options: , 5.0, 5.5 MHz Response:... ± 0.25 or within video filter bandwidth Performance: S/N:... > 68 db (weighted per RS-250C) S/H:... > 63 db (weighted per RS-250C) iff. Phase / Gain:... 1 degree / 1 % Baseband Response: KHz to 8 MHz +0.5 db / 8 MHz to 12 MHz <2 db s:... 4 nalog Line level: +8 dbm ( 600 ohms) Subcarrier input tune range: MHz to 8.59 MHz Tunable in 2 KHz steps nalog & emodulator Level :... (0 dbm to 2 dbm) 0 dbm nominal Impedance: ohms Composite Outputs:... Switched outputs / Baseband/video Output:... 1 Vpp (75 ohms) 525 /625 line Return Loss:... >26 db Plug In Low Pass Filters: MHz, 5.0 MHz, 5.5 MHz Response:.. ±0.25 within video filter bandwidth Performance (15 MHz L/C IF Filter): /Noise:... >68 db (weighted per RS-250C) /Hum:... >63 db (weighted per RS-250C) ifferential Phase:... 1 degree ifferential Gain:... 1% Chroma/Luminance Gain:... 4% Chroma/Luminance elay:... ±20 ns Threshold (2 GHz): db video S/N Threshold (7 GHz): db video S/N Field Tilt:... 1% Output Level djust:... +3dB to 6dB, squelch 1 4 MHz peak deviation - nominal 1 MHz peak deviation Baseband Response: KHz to 8 MHz +0.5 db 8 MHz to 12 MHz < 2dB s:... 4 Independent Subcarriers Subcarrier input tune range: MHz to 8.59 MHz tunable in 5 Khz steps (local/serial control) programmable presets Performance: Frequency Response... (40 Hz - 15 KHz):±1.0 db (40 Hz - 10 KHz):±0.5 db TH: KHz (75 KHz deviation) KHz (200 KHz deviation) /Noise: dbm (min.) Output Impedance (select): ohms bal./10k ohms Output Level (adjust): dbm - Line Level nominal (0 dbm to +18 dbm) channel crosstalk: db Emphasis: µs/75 µs, flat - jumper selectable Control :... 2 wire serial comm. port as C input WYSIE CHNNEL Embedded data channel on MPEG Module (Uses the RS-232 port for CE ata Path) ata Rates , 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, Performance: Frequency Response:... (40 Hz to 15 KHz): ±1.0 db (40 Hz to 10 KHz): ± 0.5 db Threshold: KHz (75 KHz deviation) KHz (200KHz deviation) /Noise: db (min) Output Impedance: ohms balanced/10 K ohms (selectable) Output Level (adjust): dbm line level nominal (0 dbm to +18 dbm) local/serial Crosstalk: db e-emphasis: us/75 us, flat jumper selectable WYSIE CHNNEL Embedded data channel on MPEG Module (uses connections on the RS-232 port for CE ata Path) ata Rates: , 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 38400

8 ntennas MRC offers a wide range of antennas to fit any STRT system configuration. To save time in setup, all MRC parabolic or MegaHorn antennas can be ordered with Twist Lock Mount allowing you to attach the antenna directly to the radio while eliminating cable connections or waveguide. MRC provides the Omnidirectional ntenna for mobile and airborne applications. For fixed or portable links, MRC provides 2 or 4 foot parabolic antennas along with a variety of MegaHorn antennas. Omni-irectional ntenna MegaHorn ntenna Twist Lock dapter for MRC Parabolic or MegaHorn ntennas ntenna Models Omni-irectional (N Type Connector) MegaHorn (Twist Lock dapter) Parabolic, 2 ft. diameter (Twist Lock dapter) Parabolic, 4 ft. diameter (Requires L-Bracket and Mounting Hardware) Sectorized Quadrifiler 4 iameter Parabolic ntenna 2 iameter Parabolic ntenna ccessories C to C Converter (+100 to +230 Vac) Cable Reels up to 200 meters Heavy uty Transit Case Vehicle Installation Shelf for 2 GHz Portable Van Systems Tripods Lightweight or Heavyweight Remote Control Panel (RX / TX) Circular multi-pin connector to XLR dapter provided with each radio STRT and HPU shown with C/C Converter Cable Reel Mounting Brackets Universal Stacking Fixed (2 or 3 Unit) Transit Case STRT & TCU (2 GHz Only) installed in the VPS Portable Van Shelf with Outdoor Unit STRT TCU,, and HPU mounted on Universal Stackable Brackets Related Literature STRT Tx Remote Control Panel STRT Rx Remote Control Panel Van Portable System STRT TCU,, and HPU and HPU (2 GHz) mounted on 3 Unit Fixed Bracket Microwave Radio Communications 101 Billerica venue, Bldg 6 N. Billerica, M US tel: fax: sales@mrcbroadcast.com 2008 Microwave Radio Communications (MRC) ll rights reserved. ll other products or services referenced herein are identified by the trademarks or service marks of their respective companies or organizations. NOTE: MRC reserves the right to change specifications without notice. Please contact your representative to confirm current specifications. ocument No: /08