Intraplex Partners with Spread Spectrum Leader Glenayre To Offer Turnkey Digital Microwave Solution for Broadcasters
WESTFORD, Mass., March 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Intraplex, Inc., the broadcast industry's leading supplier of digital transmission equipment, announced today a new partnership with Glenayre Western Multiplex, a worldwide provider of wireless telecommunications equipment, to provide broadcasters with high-quality, fully digital T1/El STL solutions based on spread spectrum technology. Widely used for PCS, cellular and data communications networks, spread spectrum provides highly reliable, point-to-point wireless links without requiring an FCC user license.
The solution, which will be available through the global Intraplex dealer network, will integrate the Intraplex STL PLUS and Glenayre's LYNX.sc spread spectrum radio to provide an alternative to congested analog STL frequencies, conventional analog leased lines or public T1 circuits. LYNX.sc provides completely bi-directional channels for transmission and backhaul of uncompressed digital program audio, plus voice and data over microwave links. This ''plug and play'' solution offers easy installation, bandwidth efficiency and the high levels of transmission reliability associated with Intraplex STL links.
A system has been in place since December 1997, at Boston's WSJZ-FM ''smooth jazz'' station (96.9), using a spread spectrum link between the station's studio in Brighton, MA and their transmitting tower, located on the roof of Boston's Prudential Center.
''WSJZ's listeners are extremely discriminating when it comes to audio quality,'' said Milford ''Smitty'' Smith, Vice President of Engineering for Greater Media, WSJZ's owner. ''Despite the fact that the Pru is a very hostile environment for RIF interference, our link has functioned flawlessly to date. We have the benefits of a fully-digital STL/TSL without the costs associated with a public network T1 link or a much more expensive conventional digital microwave radio system.''
Spread spectrum is a unique form of digital microwave radio originally developed for use by the military. Operating under Part 15.247 of the FCC's rules, spread spectrum users are exempt from licensing requirements due to the equipment's low-power density. As a result, spread spectrum radio can be installed quickly without time consuming and expensive frequency coordination, while providing a full T1 digital signal meeting all standards.
By using special coding techniques and ''spreading'' the transmission signal to minimize any possible interference, the LYNX.sc is able to provide extremely reliable links in the 2.4 GHz or 5.8 GHz bands, without requiring a dedicated frequency. Spread spectrum has become an essential component of many commercial networks for voice and data communications.
''We're extremely pleased to have Glenayre Western Multiplex, the acknowledged leader in this field, as our partner for broadcasting applications,'' said Bill Rollins, President of Intraplex. ''By combining their expertise in spread spectrum with our products, experience and dealer network, we can offer broadcasters yet another path to the many benefits of digital transmission. The 950 MHz STL band is becoming increasingly crowded, and spread spectrum technology can help broadcasters eliminate the need for extensive frequency coordination.''
Availability, product, pricing and dealer information can be obtained by calling Intraplex sales at 800-342-9275.
Glenayre Western Multiplex ( wirelessinterconnect.com ) produced the world's first T1/E1 spread spectrum radio in 1992. The company is the leader in T1/El spread spectrum wireless interconnect radios, providing high-performance digital microwave radios, analog microwave radios and baseband equipment to the telecommunications market for over sixteen years. The company has supplied systems worldwide for private, industrial, wireless service operators, and government users including cellular and PCS, utilities and railroads, and oil and gas services. Western Multiplex Corporation was acquired by Glenayre Technologies Inc. [Nasdaq:GEMS - news] in April 1995, and is now known as Glenayre Western Multiplex.
Intraplex, Inc. ( intraplex.com ) develops and markets integrated digital access devices for wireless communications and broadcast networks whose users require exceptional audio quality, efficiency and operational reliability. Intraplex transmission enhancement technology ensures successful communication even under adverse network conditions. Users range from Federal, state and local agencies to the world's largest television and radio networks. The privately held company, located in Westford, MA, was founded in 1987. Users of Intraplex products include the BBC, Ericsson, the FBI, MSNBC, NBC and Western Wireless. Intraplex systems are currently used by more than 1,000 companies worldwide.
SOURCE: Intraplex, Inc. |
