Digital Analog Heterodyne Microwave Radio System
Digital Analog Heterodyne Microwave Radio System
Digital Analog Heterodyne Microwave Radio System
Applications
Studio-to-Transmitter Links and Transmitter-toStudio Links
Features
Advanced, high-performance design meets
EIA and ITU requirements
Digital or analog video modulation
Analog Option:
Transmitter: optional internal 70 MHz FM
modulator with up to four program audio
channels
Receiver: optional internal 70 MHz FM
demodulator with up to four program audio
channels
Digital Option:
45 Mbps/16 QAM Modem with QM2 Modem
20-90 Mbps(QPSK to 128 QAM) with MRC
Variable Rate Modem.
Optional high output power versions
SMART System Monitor & Alarm Recording
Terminal, with direct-reading dBm metering on
front panel
Configurations include simplex, full duplex, and
hot standby (space or frequency diversity
protection)
FCC and ITU approved bands from 1.7 to
15.4 GHz
Overview
The DAR Digital-Analog Microwave Radio System is
designed to provide a cost effective, highly reliable,
microwave link for long and medium haul applications,
including: STL and TSL, multi-hop and multi-channel
broadcast, CATV, SDTV and ATV video system networks.
The DAR radios are designed to provide broadcast quality
video transmission and will accept compressed digital
video modulation or analog composite modulation formats
when equipped with appropriate modems. The equipment
can be configured as either a simplex or a duplex system.
Protection options, such as hot standby including space and
frequency diversity, are also available. A high-power HP
option is available for additional fade margin protection.
The transmitter and receiver incorporate a phase stabilized
microwave source which is capable of field alignment
across the RF sub-band. This feature, combined with the
broadband linear RF amplifier, provides the performance
required for digital video transmission. The use of broadband microwave components significantly reduces system
sparing, thus minimizing potential downtime.
These compact, integrated units (including the terminal
equipment, power amplifier, and either AC or DC power
supply) only occupy three vertical rack units (5 1/4",
13.34 cm), thus minimizing the number of racks required in
a multi-channel system.
DAR
Alarms and monitoring features are available through front
panel display or remotely using the optional System Monitor
Alarm & Recording Terminal (SMART) either co-located or
remotely accessed. The radio will supply switching signals
and data to hot standby and fault reporting equipment. Hinged
front panels allow easy access to all modules and assemblies,
including the power supply, for service and maintenance.
Accessories
PAC-10/PAC-12 Audio Subcarrier System: The PAC-10/PAC12 system inserts additional FM audio subcarriers above the
video channel. In addition to transmitting and receiving program audio sources, it can carry telephone channels, engineering orderwire, remote control and alarm signals. Each singlerack unit chassis can accommodate up to four subcarriers.
Converting to Digital
The DAR is designed to be readily convert to digital operationwith easy jumper and dip switch changes in one transmitter module and two receiver modules. Just add the optional QM2 or QM4 modulator and demodulator, and the DAR
becomes a fully digital DAR20 or DAR45 radio.
DigiPro Digital Audio System: The DigiPro System conveys high-quality program material over video microwave
radios. The DigiPro Encoder and DigiPro Decoder comprise a
digital audio codec (coder/decoder) which converts audio
material into a shaped digital signal suitable for transmission
over the PAC-10WB wideband subcarrier modulator and PAC12WB wideband subcarrier demodulator. The complete
DigiPro System is supplied with the Encoder, Decoder, PAC10WB and PAC-12WB; it can be configured for two program
audio channels, or left and right discrete stereo channels and
one data channel.
The DataQ Modem adds E1/T1 capability above the video signal This capability allows the user to multiplex engineering
orderwire, alarm and status monitoring with up to 24 FDM
telephony channels.
Other Accessories
MRC also offers baseband and IF space diversity protection
with the DS-2 diversity switch.
Audio Subcarrier Modulators: When the FMT is ordered, a 4channel audio motherboard can be installed as a slide-in board
within the DAR chassis. The motherboard can accommodate
up to 4 optional audio subcarrier generators. Each generator
features a 600 ohm balanced audio input and a selection of
subcarrier frequencies at either 75 or 50 microsecond preemphasis.
DataQ
DigiPro
Audio Subcarrier Demodulators: A 4-channel audio motherboard can be installed as a slide-in board within the receiver
chassis. The motherboard can accommodate up to 4 optional
audio subcarrier demodulators. Each demodulator features a
600 ohm balanced audio output and a selection of subcarrier
frequencies at either 75 or 50 microsecond pre-emphasis.
PAC-10
SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL PERFORMANCE
INTERCONNECTION
RF Connections:
1.71 to 4.90 GHz: ............................................. Type N female connector
5.925 to 7.125 GHz: ................................ Type WR137; CPR @ top of rack
7.10 to 8.50 GHz: .................................... Type WR112; CPR @ top of rack
10.70 to 13.25 GHz ................................................................. Type WR75
14.4 to 15.35 GHz: .................................................................. Type WR62
IF/Baseband Connectors: ........................................................................ BNC
Power, Audio & Alarm Connections: ..................... Barrier strip, screw terminals
Network Management Control: ........................................... 9-pin D connector
DIGITAL RADIO PERFORMANCE (EXTERNAL MODEM)
TRANSMITTER
RECEIVER
ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIFICATIONS
DIGITAL SPECIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Model
DAR 2
DAR 4
DAR 6
DAR 6HP
DAR 7
DAR 7HP
DAR 12
DAR 12HP
DAR 15
Notes:
RX
TX
Noise
Output
BER3
Frequency
1
Power
Figure2
(10-6)
Range
(dBm)
(dB)
(dBm)
(GHz)
-86
1.7-2.7
+34
2.5
-85
3.3-4.9
+30
3.5
-85
5.9-7.1
+30
3.5
-85
5.9-7.1
+34
3.5
-85
7.1-8.5
+27
3.5
-85
7.1-8.5
+31
3.5
-84
10.5-13.2
+27
4.0
-84
10.5-13.2
+30
4.0
-84
14.4-15.35
+27
4.0
HP suffix indicates high power option
1
Minimum power to branching network
2
Does not include branching filter
3
For one-hop, NTSC video; EIA/CCIR weighting
System
Gain2
(dB)
120
115
115
119
112
116
111
114
111
Model
DAR 2
DAR 4
DAR 6
DAR 6HP
DAR 7
DAR 7HP
DAR 12
DAR 12HP
DAR 15
Notes:
RX
RX
TX
Noise
ThreshOutput
Frequency
hold3
Range
Power1
Figure2
(dBm)
(dB)
(dBm)
(GHz)
1.7-2.7
+37
2.5
-86
3.3-4.9
+33
3.5
-85
5.9-7.1
+33
3.5
-85
5.9-7.1
+37
3.5
-85
7.1-8.5
+30
3.5
-85
7.1-8.5
+34
3.5
-85
10.5-13.2
+30
4.0
-84
10.5-13.2
+33
4.0
-84
14.4-15.35 +30
4.0
-84
HP suffix indicates high power option
1
Minimum power to branching network
2
Does not include branching filter
3
For one-hop, NTSC video; EIA/CCIR weighting
System
Gain2
(dB)
123
118
118
122
115
119
114
117
114
Tel:
+1.978.671.5700
Fax: +1.978.671.5800
e-mail: info@mrcbroadcast.com
web site: www.mrcbroadcast.com
(Part N 60050)
Typical
Signal/
Noise 3
(dB)
75
73
73
73
73
70
70
70
70