Andrew Supplies Trinity Filter for WFIE-TV.Business Editors ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 12, 2003 Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :ANDW) has supplied a DTV (Digital TeleVision) Transmitting TV using digital signals. The major DTV standards are ATSC (North America), DVB (Europe) and ISDB (Japan). All three use MPEG-2 video compression and Dolby Digital audio compression. DVB and ISDB also include MPEG audio compression. Trinity(TM) filter/combiner system for NBC-affiliate station WFIE-TV in Evansville, Indiana. This lightweight modular filter/combiner system permits use of a single common feedline and antenna to provide service for both WFIE's existing analog Channel 14 and its new DTV Channel 46. Additionally, the Andrew-patented Trinity filter provides the temperature stable, sharp-tuned mask necessary to comply with Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) strict emissions requirements for DTV signals. Station WFIE's Channel 46 filter system consists of a unitized DTV sharp-tuned Trinity filter system with a motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. coaxial UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band. switch and air-cooled test load. The output of this filter system is fed into an Andrew branch combiner in which the filtered DTV signal is combined with the Channel 14 NTSC (National TV Standards Committee) The committee that developed the television standards for the U.S, which are also used in Canada, Japan, South Korea and several Central and South American countries. Both the committee and the standard are called "NTSC. signal onto a common line. This cost-effective solution to channel filtering and combining was supplied as a lightweight, easy-to-install unitized (factory-assembled) system. WFIE-TV is owned by Liberty Corporation. Andrew has a Master Purchase Agreement with Liberty Corporation (signed at the National Association of Broadcasters Conference in April 2000) and during 2003 will also be supplying DTV products for NBC-affiliates WAVE-TV Louisville, Kentucky; WIS-TV, Columbia, South Carolina Columbia is the state capital and largest city of South Carolina. As of 2006, estimates for the population of the city proper is 122,819[1]. Columbia is the county seat of Richland County, but a small portion of the city extends into Lexington County. ; and ABC-affiliate WWAY-TV, Wilmington, North Carolina For other places with the same name, see Wilmington (disambiguation). Wilmington is a city in New Hanover County, North Carolina, United States. The population was estimated at 100,000 as of 2006;[1] . Some stations are installing dual channel Trinity(TM) combiner/mask filters. Others will use single channel filters, and multichannel filter/combiner systems for both VHF (Very High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 30 MHz to 300 MHz. and UHF. About the Trinity(TM) Combiner/Mask Filter The unique Trinity system enables the combining and masking of RF signals for television broadcast applications. The Trinity filter features aluminum construction and a dual-mode cavity design that allows layout flexibility and unparalleled temperature stability. The Trinity filter's patented thermal compensation technology practically eliminates frequency drift and the unit's aluminum construction provides cool operation up to 75kW without requiring fans or tightly controlled room environments. For further information on the Trinity Combiner/Mask Filter call the Andrew Customer Support Center at 1-800-255-1479 and request bulletin 10449. This bulletin is also available from www.andrew.com. Andrew Corporation is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of communications equipment and systems. Andrew provides proven solutions for wireless, fixed-line and satellite broadband service providers and broadcasters throughout the world. Andrew is an S&P 500 company listed on the Nasdaq National Market System under the symbol: ANDW. For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our website at http//:www.andrew.com About Liberty Corporation A major group broadcaster, Liberty owns 15 network-affiliated television stations, including eight NBC NBC in full National Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. commercial broadcasting company. It was formed in 1926 by RCA Corp., General Electric Co. (GE), and Westinghouse and was the first U.S. company to operate a broadcast network. affiliates (WAVE-TV, Louisville, KY; WIS-TV, Columbia, SC; WLBT-TV, Jackson, MS; WFIE-TV, Evansville, IN; WSFA-TV, Montgomery, AL; KCBD-TV, Lubbock, TX; WALB-TV, Albany, GA and KPLC-TV, Lake Charles, LA); five ABC ABC in full American Broadcasting Co. Major U.S. television network. It began when the expanding national radio network NBC split into the separate Red and Blue networks in 1928. affiliates (KLTV-TV, Tyler, TX; KTRE-TV, the satellite affiliate of KLTV in Lufkin, TX; WLOX-TV, Biloxi, MS; WWAY-TV, Wilmington, NC and KAIT-TV, Jonesboro, AR); and two CBS affiliates (WTOL-TV, Toledo, OH and KGBT-TV, Harlingen, TX). In addition, Liberty owns CableVantage Inc., a cable advertising sales subsidiary; Take Ten Productions, a video production facility; and Broadcast Merchandising Company, a professional broadcast equipment dealership. For further information about Liberty, visit the corporate website, www.libertycorp.com. Trinity is a trademark of Andrew Corporation |
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