TwinStream Dual Carrier STL/TSL Systems

The TwinStream is a dual carrier solution for transporting legacy NTSC format combined with digital ATSC for DTV.

 

 

TwinStream

The MRC TwinStream is a dual carrier solution for simultaneous transmission of analog NTSC video and audio combined with an ATSC digital stream within the same RF channel in the 7 or 13 GHz US and Canadian bands. It is the overwhelming choice of North American broadcasters with over 1000 installations in operation. The analog side of the radio is NTSC and PAL compatible with four synthesized audio subcarriers available. On the digital side, available modem options include:

  • MRC QV2 plug-in module with user selectable 19.39 Mbps SMPTE 310M or ASI interface
  • SCM4000 Single Carrier Modem

The TwinStream supports non-protected, hot standby, or receive diversity configurations.

Key Features

  • Dual-carrier: NTSC analog plus ATSC digital
  • Support of channel plans from 10 to 28 MHz
  • Individual RF amplifiers and power supplies for each RF carrier
  • Built-in diagnostics through front panel controls and display
  • Choice of single-oscillator (Series 1) or dual-oscillator (Series 2) versions

Applications

  • Studio-to-Transmitter Links and Transmitter-to-Studio Links
  • Satellite Backhauls
  • Analog plus Digital News Gathering Backhauls
  • Dual mode Cable Headend Feeds

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Data Sheets

TwinStream datasheet