Radio Frequency Systems & Mach Electronics Soluciones Integrales de Sistemas Irradiantes para TV Digital. © Fujitsu Siemens Computers 2008 - All rights reserved 1

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Soluciones Integrales de Sistemas Irradiantes para TV Digital. RFS – Es la única compañía mundial que fabrica el paquete completo de un Sistema Irradiante. © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Broadcast combiners RFS specialises in combining solutions that allow broadcasters to maximize value from their broadband antenna systems investment. Combining solutions: Available for FM radio, DAB, digital and analogue television and MMDS requirements DTV adjacent channel combining RFS is a pioneer in the development of adjacent channel combining for the addition of digital television services Compact UHF waveguide combiner The RFS UHF waveguide combiner has the most compact footprint of any waveguide combiner on the market Broad power range High and low power solutions are available from less than 10 watts to 200 kW © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Broadcast combiners © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Broadcast patch panels Patch panels allow the RF switching of FM radio and television services in all bands. Customised design Patch panels are made to order, but a range of standard panels are available Rapid release U-Link RFS uses the rapid release U Link for ease of operation and reliability Patch panel options A range of power splitters as well as power and VSWR monitoring solutions and touch screen displays are available and can be incorporated into the patch panel design © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Broadcast patch panels © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

HELIFLEX® and CELLFLEX® Líneas de transmisión RFS dieléctrico aire y foam RFS tiene fabrica cable aire HELIFLEX® para la industria de broadcast y HF por más de 50 años. Tamaños desde 3/8 de pulgada hasta 9 pulgadas RFS es el único proveedor que fabrica cables semi-flexibles de 6-1/8” y arriba © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Broadcast antennas Available in pressurised and Comprehensive range unpressurised formats. A range of radome options. Comprehensive range RFS manufactures a full range of antennas for television, FM radio and DAB applications including digital applications. Panel, slot and side-mount antennas available for most frequency bands. Customised antenna solution Patterns tailored to meet any coverage requirement To suit a range of towers and mounting arrangements To meet special requirements for a variety of environmental conditions Fully featured RFS antennas are wide-band and are designed to support multiple channels © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Soluciones Integrales de Sistemas Irradiantes para TV Digital Soluciones Integrales de Sistemas Irradiantes para TV Digital. - Ejemplos © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Torres en morro Sumaré - SP © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Antena UHF para servicio Digital Modelo PHP30E Doble alimentación SBT Antena UHF para servicio Digital Modelo PHP30E Doble alimentación Torre SBT + 2 líneas coaxiales 5” + Switch Frame (Patch Panel 6 puertas) + Líneas Rígidas + Deshidratador + Servicio de instalación © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

SBT © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Antena UHF para Servicio Digital Modelo PHP120O Doble alimentación REDE TV Antena UHF para Servicio Digital Modelo PHP120O Doble alimentación Torre REDE TV + 2 líneas coaxiales + Switch Frame (Patch Panel 6 puertas) + Líneas Rígidas + Deshidratador + Servicio de instalación © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

REDE TV © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

BAND – Ave Paulista x Rebouças © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

BAND Antena UHF para Servicio Digital Modelo PHP30 O Antena UHF para 3 servicios Digitáis Modelo PHP120 O + 2 Líneas coaxiales 6” +2 Líneas coaxiales 4” +Combinador en Guía de Onda + Switch Frame (Patch Panel 6 puertas) + Líneas Rígidas + Deshidratador © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

TV GLOBO – Calle Alameda Santos © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

TV GLOBO Antena VHF para servicio análogo Canal 5 Modelo 661 CP Antena UHF para servicio Digital Modelo PHP40 E © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina Antenas de Polarización Vertical UD Series Broadband design for Digital TV or multi-channel use • Designed for maximum corrosion protection • Vertically polarized • Pressurized • Low wind loading © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina PHP Panel Array Antennas PHP 18 • Corrosion resistant aluminium construction with fibreglass radome • Horizontal polarization • Low wind loading • Full band operation • High power rating © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina Integración en Planta local © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina Puesta en marcha de las antenas © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina Traslado y izado de líneas de transmisión © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Argentina Armado de conectores Prueba de aceptación Presurizado de las líneas de transmisión Conexión al grupo Transmisor © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Nuevas Tecnologías © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Introduction ISDB-T, TDT DVB, DVB-T, ATSC-M/H Standards Are in Place in LATAM ALL of These Standards Support Broadcast to Mobile Receivers This is THE Time for Broadcasters to Move Ahead of Competitive Delivery Methods (Satellite, Cable) While Keeping The System Flexible Enough for Future Enhancements/Expansion What Does the Broadcaster Need to do to Take Advantage of Standards and Technology to Gain An Advantage Over Competitive Delivery Methods and Competitor Stations? Polarization Diversity…… © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Polarization Diversity Polarization Diversity-Adding a Vertical Component to the Radiated Signal to Increase Receive Probability. The Amount of Vertical Component Is Typically From 20% Vertical (Elliptical Polarization) to a Full 50% Vertical (Circular Polarization) Why Is This Important? In a Mobile Receive Environment, the Receiver Acts As a Linear Dipole Orientation Is Constantly Changing Critical in Non Line-of-sight and Fringe Areas Traditional Broadcast Is Horizontal Polarization Only (94% Pre-transition) The Mobile Environment Is Broadcasters “Sweet-spot” to Regain Viewers Over Satellite and Cable Delivery Systems Is There a “Magic Number” for the Polarization Ratio Which All Broadcasters Should Consider for Delivery to Mobile Devices There is no magic number however studies Show That ANY Incremental Vertical Polarization Is Beneficial However Every Station Will Have Different Economics and Timing to Support Mobile © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Polarization Diversity Continued Studies Have Shown That by Adding a Vertical Component to the Radiated Signal Increases the Margin at the Receiver by 2 to 11db How Can This Be Achieved? Elliptical Polarization or Circular Polarization From a Common Array Is There a Way to Upgrade The Antenna System Today While Allowing for Future Polarization Ratio Changes As the Business Model Focus Transitions to Mobile? Absolutely-Using Variable Polarization Technology (VPT)! © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Variable Polarization Technology (VPT) VPT Allows for Each Channel in a Master Array to be Operating with a Polarization Ratio Independent of the Ratios of Other Channels Operating in the Same Array Stations can Operate Horizontal Polarization, Elliptical Polarization and/or Circular Polarization Simultaneously in the Same Array Why is This Important? Today’s Polarization Ratio is Typically 100% Horizontal (Just Upgraded DTV Transmitter) and Additional Transmitter Upgrades in Coming Years Determining What the Right Polarization Ratio Can be Dependant on Channel of Operation, ERP, Terrain, Competition, Transmitter Limitations…Not the Same For Every Broadcaster The Polarization Ratio May Change as the Business Model Matures and Supports Mobile Reception System is Future-Proof! Allows for Future Polarization Ratio Changes Without Antenna System Changes! Allow Stations to Leap Frog the Competition on Their Time Frame © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Master Antenna Systems Polarization Ratio – PEP* - User Variable Polarization *Patent Pending User Variable Polarization Pair of Phase Matched Combiners and Feeders Adjust Phase at Power Splitter to Set V and H Ratio for Each Broadcaster Simple Adjustment at Ground Level Sample Points at Various Locations for Verifying Correct Set-up © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Master Antenna Systems UVP Status Currently Three UVP Systems have Been Delivered One 6 Channel System and Two 3 Channel Systems Variable Polarization Systems Without UVP On-air With Excellent Performance Reported © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Master Antenna Systems UVP Adjustable Power Splitters 12 Variable Power Splitters Integrated Into Patch Panel System: © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

PEP Antennas Low Wind-load Radome Profile © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Band IV/V (UHF) PeakPower+TM bandpass filter. The Peak Power+ line of filters and combiners have been specifically conceived for the very high peak-to-average power ratio nature of digital television (DTV), and represent a breakthrough in coaxial filter technology. © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

Band IV/V (UHF) PeakPower+TM bandpass filter. Very compact for easy integration into equipment. • Very low insertion loss for filter size, (lowest IL for this size). • Highest power rating for size/class of filter. • Tunable over full UHF band (470 – 862 MHz) • Adjustable bandwidth, available for 6, 7 & 8 MHz channels for global applications. • External, non-invasive coupling adjustment. • Tunable for both ETSI and ISDB-T critical and non-critical, and ATSC • -5 to 55 degree ambient temperature operation. © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved

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e-mail: ricardo.avena@rfsworld.com Muchas Gracias Ricardo Avena Phone: +55 11 4785-6033 Mobile: +55 11 9180-9303 e-mail: ricardo.avena@rfsworld.com © Radio Frequency Systems 2011 All rights reserved