RF BROADCAST ENGINEERS COMPANY PROFILE. All Radio Frequency Communication Pty Ltd

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1 RF BROADCAST ENGINEERS COMPANY PROFILE All Radio Frequency Communication Pty Ltd

2 INTRODUCING A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd (All Radio Frequency Communication) is a privately owned Australian company which specialises in; Supply of broadcast RF transmission equipment Broadcast transmission system design Broadcast transmission consulting services Installation Commissioning Maintenance After sales support The company was started in 1990 on a part time basis to assist in the setting up of Community radio stations in Australia but the request for both consulting and equipment supply led to the company becoming full time in Since then the company has continued to grow and specialises in both consulting and the supply of RF transmission equipment to the commercial, government and community markets within Australia, the Pacific and Asia.

3 Company Philosophy A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd has a fundamental philosophy that we must provide a quality service to our clients. We believe that all our customers, be they from a small or large company, deserve the best service and solutions to complex engineering and technical applications. We endeavour to provide our clients with a cost effective, reliable, high performance solution that will meet their needs and expectations of today, whilst allowing upgrades at a future date that involve a minimum of cost and equipment changes. We have an ALWAYS POLICY Always be honest and up front with the client. Always be aware of the customer s needs and work with them as a team Always be open to new concepts and technologies Always have a positive attitude to problem solving Always remember that the job is only complete when the customer is satisfied Always provide full after sales support whenever it is required. Broadcasting is an industry where the highest standards of reliability are expected by both the broadcaster and the public. A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd recognises this fundamental requirement and provides not only a full consulting service, high performance and highly reliable equipment, but also a full back up service with engineering advice and spare parts.

4 Advertising Apart from advertising in industry publications throughout Australia, Pacific and the Asian regions, we also publish our own newsletter which currently goes to some 1300 companies within Australia, Asia, Pacific Islands and other regional areas. This quarterly publication keeps the companies up to date with new products and changes in the broadcast market that may affect them. Advertising aside, much of our new business is by word of mouth recommendation from clients and with many clients placing repeat business with us, we are continuing our growth as a reputable and reliable consultant and equipment supplier. From our small beginnings in 1990, we have grown such that with our expanding staff and a range of new and improved products we are able to continue to serve our client s ever changing needs. Marketing A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd is also looking to expand our product base with innovative and application ready products. To this end, new products are being added which focus on the IP and Telecommunication broadband TV sectors, the computer market and general retail application which have resulted in alternative marketing strategies to ensure product awareness. Marketing our products and services requires that various forms of media are used to promote awareness in the various markets. Internet, CD ROM, newsletters, specific products brochures, personal contact and demonstrations are the prime marketing tools used to allow our clients to evaluate our products and technology.

5 Company Services Along with the sale of RF transmission equipment, the company has the knowledge and capability to provide turn-key solutions for complete broadcasting and communication stations in the AM, FM, TV (VHF and UHF) and microwave disciplines. Using information provided by the client, our comprehensive data base, and state-of-theart computer software, we are able to tailor broadcast systems to the customer s specifications. We carry out feasibility studies and specialised systems design to ensure the best and most cost effective broadcast services attainable. A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd provide full after sales engineering support and maintenance on all equipment that we ve provided as well as doing repairs on other equipment submitted by our clients. Through continual contact with our suppliers, including training courses on new equipment, ensures that we maintain a good working relationship and have the most up to date information on new and improved products that they have available. These exchanges also allow our suppliers to gain first hand feed back from A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd staff on client s comments and any suggestions we may have on product improvement, application and problems. A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd has a fully equipment workshop with facilities to service the equipment and products sold. The workshop is accredited as a service centre for ABE and RVR products as well as for other vendor products.

6 Projects Undertaken This list is indicative only and is representative of the variety of the works undertaken. Turnkey project in East Timor for RDP of Portugal FM transmitters, satellite system, antenna systems, generators and remote monitoring Assistance with the technical aspects of the FM transmission license application for Gadigal Information Services, Sydney Supply and installed a 5 kw transmitter and link system for FM2000, Sydney Supply install and commissioning of 10 kw FM transmission system for Gadigal Information Services, Sydney Black-spot TV supply, install and commissioning Crows Nest, Queensland Supply TV transmitters for SBS, Western Australia Supply of TV transmitters for Imparja TV, NT, Australia. Supply, install, commissioning FM transmitters, antenna systems in Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Tonga and Cook Islands System design, supply, install and commissioning of TV system and microwave linking, Fiji. Black-spot TV system design, supply, install and commissioning Uralla, N.S.W System design, install commissioning 5 KW FM transmission system with links, Hope Island Broadcasters, QLD. System design, supply, install and commissioning of a number of FM services for Racing Radio, South Coast, NSW. Equipment supply and install of FM translator stations spanning Gundagai, South Wagga Wagga, Coolamon and Junee, NSW Supplied 2 kw FM transmitter for FM2000 Sydney Consulting for overseas TV services in Bali, Indonesia. Supplied and installed 5 kw transmitter to Canberra, ACT. Supplied 10 kw FM transmitter to Western Australia. Consulting for overseas AM radio services in Cambodia

7 Consulting for overseas AM ans shortwave radio services in Vanuatu. Supplied and installed 5 kw transmitter, 2SER FM, Sydney. Long Term Goals Our long term goal is to continue to provide high quality RF transmission equipment and service to the Broadcast and Communication industries, to expand our role in the consulting area to the industry and to ensure that we keep up with technology so that our clients receive the most up to date equipment, services and advice. With technology moving so fast and converging between traditional broadcasting and other forms of communications, A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd believes that it must keep up with the new technologies, systems, techniques and equipment to meet these current and long term goals, if the clients requirements are to be realised in the transmission and interface area. To this end A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd staff attend conferences, trade shows, vendor training courses and utilise a range of written and visual resources to assist with keeping up with the ever changing technology world.

8 Personnel GORDEN SMITH, Company Director Gorden has a degree in Electronic Engineering from Canterbury University in New Zealand and has over forty years of experience in the industry. His knowledge covers transmission system design, tendering, site layout, planning, installation, commissioning of equipment and project management. This experience was gained whilst working for such companies as the New Zealand Broadcasting Corporation (Engineering Division), TBC Pty Ltd and Stanilite Electronics in Australia, and LARCAN Communications in Canada. PETER JAMIESON, Company Director Peter is a Broadcast Engineer with over thirty years experience in planning and design, installation, commissioning, maintenance and management of broadcast and other communication facilities. Much of this experience was gained whilst working with Television New Zealand and its previous identities in technical and management roles in Australia and New Zealand.

9 NANCY SMITH, Administration Nancy has had over thirty five years of office experience covering sales and marketing, accounts and office management from both small and large companies.

10 Workshop A section of A.R.F.C s workshop showing some of the test equipment used in the support of products sold to clients. Equipment repair and pre-delivery testing is undertaken as well as the assembly of custom built transmission systems. This involves multiple transmitters, input equipment, output combiners and other equipment configurations. Complete transmission systems can be set up and tested prior to delivery and or installation. A range of spares as well as specialised RF connectors, and other materials are stocked. 10 kw FM installation Loading for overseas installation Blackspot TV system for installation Visit us at our web site at: http//:

11 Products and Services Companies Represented and Products sold by A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd ITALY ABE Elettronica S.p.A. EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION ISO 9001 Certified UHF TV Digital and Analogue Transmitters VHF TV Analogue and Digital Transmitters Microwave Links for TV VHF and UHF TV Channel Combiners MMDS Transmission Equipment DVBT Transmission Equipment MPEG coders QPSK and QAM modulators ITALY RVR Elettronica SpA ISO 9001 Certified FM Radio Transmitters Solid State and Tube Amplifiers Stereo FM Exciters STL Transmitters and Receivers Television Transmitters Antenna Filters ITALY Telecomunicazioni Aldena S.r.l. EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION FM Transmitting and Receiving Antennas Television Transmitting and Receiving Antennas Coaxial Connectors FM Channel Combiners DAB Filters Software - Planning and Modelling

12 CANADA Valcom Ltd EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTATION ISO9001 Certified LF to VHF Antennas (Military and Civil Applications) 74 foot Whip Antennas (Approved for AM Broadcasting) USA Energy-Onix AM Transmitters Telelink III, STL over IP(audio over IP) Station Logger E-Caster - Audio over IP for outside broadcast. FMeXtra - Digital broadcasting system USA Greenstone Inc Vacuum tubes for Amateur radio Broadcast Vacuum tubes AM, FM and TV Vacuum Capacitors Vacuum Relays USA Kintronics Labs AM Directional Antenna Phasing Systems Lightning Protection Devices Custom Antennas for UHF, VHF and Microwave RF Fixed and Variable Inductors AM/MF Transmitter Combiners

13 AUSTRALIA Polar Electronic Industries Pty Ltd STL Antennas FM antennas UHF TV Combiners FM combiners RF Cable AUSTRALIA Test & Measurement Coaxial Dynamics oil cooled loads and RF power meters. EMC filters for RS232, Parallel and other connections AUSTRALIA A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd RF Transmission Consulting Services Propagation Studies Antenna Radiation Pattern Studies and Specification Antenna System Radiation Pattern Design RF Transmission Equipment Supply Installation Commissioning Project Management Service and repair

14 ITALY The ANT Group Remote Control equipment USA Carlson Wireless Technologies Inc Wireless connectivity solutions for WAN/LAN Wireless phone line extender Voice and data radio systems Leased line emulators ITALY Messsoft GPS Time Synchronisers Computer Interface Converters AUSTRALIA EBA Technologies Studio Mixing Consoles, Automation Software Station Loggers, Audio Processors Stereo coders, RDS encoders Telephone Hybrids, CD Players Headphones and Microphones On - Air Lights Audio routing and switching equipment Monitoring Receivers Modulation Monitors

15 SOUTH AMERICA Continental Lensa AM Transmitters HF Transmitters ITALY Ortea. Voltage Stabilizers and Transformers Single and three phase voltage stabilizers 0.2kVa kva Single and three phase line conditioners 0.5kVa kva ENGLAND ETL L-band, IF, SHF and Broadband switch matrices IF and L-band splitters (dividers) and combiners Power Supply, RF Switch Redundancy Switch, Monitoring Fibre Optic Link, Frequency Convertor DC Inject & Patch Panels Amplifier & Slope Compensator Controller A.R.F.C. Pty Ltd 2008