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Product Description 2-1STRATA TX Operator’s Guide/Tech Ref Manual
Product Description
2.1 Chapter Overview
This chapter provides an overall description of the STRATA TX
System, its components, and its capabilities.
Here are the topics covered:
Topic Page
System Description 2-1
System Options 2-2
Single Unit Systems 2-3
Multi-Unit Systems 2-3
Remote Control Options 2-3
Antenna and Power Options 2-3
Mounting and Deployment Options 2-5
System Integration 2-5
System Components 2-7
STRATA TXU 2-7
STRATA TCU 2-7
STRATA ACU 2-8
STRATA Remote Control Panels 2-8
TXU and TCU Configurations 2-9
Typical System Configurations 2-12
For More Information 2-12
2.2 System Description
The STRATA TX System is a highly reliable, flexible, and
compact portable microwave transmitter system ideal for tripod,
airborne, or mobile installations. A typical STRATA TX System is
composed of the Transmitter Unit (TXU) and the Transmitter
Control Unit (TCU), as shown in Figure 2-1 on page 2-2. This
modular architecture allows you the maximum flexibility in
configuration, siting, and operation.
The STRATA TX System key features are:
• Analog, Digital, or Analog/Digital Switchable
• MPEG Encoding (4:2:0, 4:2:2)
• COFDM Modulation with Selectable Guard Band Interval
• Digital Modulation for QPSK, 16 QAM, and 64 QAM
• NTSC or PAL Modulation with Audio (4 mono or 2 stereo)
• Tripod, Half Rack, or Full Rack Mounts
• Front Panel Local Control
• Remote Control
• Bands from 3.4 to 13.25 GHz