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time partner Village Island and high-performance video compression technology from Comprimato, we can bring an affordable solution to this problem.”

4K-capable DekTec adapter. DekTec’s current flagship 4K product is the DTA-2174 (Quad 3G-SDI/ASI Input/Output adapter), with multiple new 4K products on the roadmap. As they appear, support for these cards will be added to VF-REC.

The recording and playout of UHD requires the usage of a

For more information, see www.dektec.com

Smart monitoring saves time and money

Kathrein Smart Monitoring is a new kind of monitoring system for transmitters that creates transparency. The system, the result of cooperation between Kathrein and the Swiss company, DAC System SA, uses special sensors to record important operating parameters in the transmitter components in real-time and compares them with target values from regular operation. All deviations are consistently logged to provide early indication of a potential disturbance. Transmitter operators can comfortably view the measurements via network access. If there are any critical changes in status or if threshold values are exceeded, an alarm is triggered and signalled via app, SMS message or e-mail. "This system considerably reduces the time and costs incurred in monitoring transmitters, because transmitters normally require regular routine controls," explained Jörg Lippert, head of sales at Kathrein in the radio antenna division. The Kathrein

Smart Monitoring system can be employed with new antenna system installations and can also be integrated into existing systems. Kathrein has also launched another new development in broadcasting antennas in the form of the UHF Cavity Slot series. These models combine uncomplicated connection and commissioning (Plug & Play) with high broadband flexibility. The antenna family consists of various types of low-, medium- and high-power transmitters and displays a low level of reflectance values. "Broadcasters benefit from an efficient and cost-effective broadband antenna solution for the transmission of digital television channels in the UHF frequency range between 470 and 790MHz,” said Lippert. The first antennas of this new model series will be delivered to customers in the fourth quarter of this year.

For more information, see www.kathrein.com

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