Three Broadcast Link Solutions
Whether you need an all-digital long-distance STL, a multi-channel TV transport, or a classic FM broadcast link — we have the right product for every broadcast scenario.
Salinas LBx
The ultimate all-digital radio link engineered for unmatched performance and reliability. Purpose-built for broadcasters requiring a resilient Studio-to-Transmitter Link over challenging terrain.
| Parameter | Transmitter | Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 950–980 MHz, 1.3–1.6 GHz, 1.7–2.1 GHz (based on requirements) | 950–980 MHz, 1.3–1.6 GHz, 1.7–2.1 GHz (based on requirements) |
| Transmit / Receive Mode | Duplex operation (consult factory). Available in Simplex | Duplex operation (consult factory). Available in Simplex |
| Output Power / Sensitivity | +33 dBm standard (higher power options available — consult factory) | −93 dBm @ 16QAM (500 kHz) BER = 10⁻⁶ |
| Occupied Bandwidth Options | 500 kHz · 1 MHz · 1.25 MHz · 1.75 MHz · 3.5 MHz · 7 MHz · 14 MHz · 28 MHz | |
| Power Supply | AC 110/220 V (DC option available — consult factory) | |
| Mechanical Dimensions | H: 8.8 cm · W: 43 cm · D: 45 cm | |
| Operational Temperature | 0 °C – 45 °C | |
Digital STL Video Link
Point-to-point microwave links designed to transport digital TV programs in ASI or IP formats. Operates from 2 to 30 GHz with distances up to 80 km and capacity up to 600 Mbps full duplex.
STL links are point-to-point microwave systems for transporting digital TV programmes in ASI or IP formats. Operating from 2 to 30 GHz, they cover line-of-sight distances up to 50 miles (80 km) and can carry 1 to 4 ASI streams — each transporting up to 6 SD or HD video programmes simultaneously. An optional encoder multiplexes SDI or HDMI studio feeds into ASI for direct injection to the TV transmitter.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Bands | 6, 7, 8, 11, 13, 18, 23, 38 GHz — Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) |
| Channel Size | 7, 10, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 50, 56, 60, 80 MHz |
| Modulation Format | Selectable: QPSK, BPSK, 16QAM, 32QAM, 64QAM, 128QAM, 256QAM, 512QAM, 1024QAM |
| Max Uncompressed Capacity | 600 Mbps full duplex (varies by modulation, bandwidth and packet mix) |
| Payload Latency | 200 µs typical |
| Payload Types | Ethernet (IPv4 and IPv6 compatible) |
| Data Transmission | Priority Based Packet System (PBPS) gen.3 |
| Regulatory Compliance | ETSI EN 300 019 · EN 300 132-2 · EN 300 217-2-2 · EN 301 489-1 · IEC 60950-1 · FCC CFR47 Part 101 · RoHS |
FM STL Radio Link
A professional FM radio STL system for transporting audio from Production Studios to distant Transmitter stations. Available across all frequency bands below 1 GHz — point-to-point or multi-repeater relay configurations.
The FM STL Radio Link System is engineered to transport FM radio audio from production studios to distant transmitter stations. Operating across all frequency sub-bands below 1 GHz, it supports point-to-point STL configurations as well as multiple-repeater relay chains — ideal for creating regional broadcast networks with multiple transmitter stations, each with an optional audio dropout for localised programming.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range | 200–960 MHz in 20 MHz sub-bands |
| Modulation | FM, 75 kHz peak deviation · 180K F3E mono · 256K F3E stereo |
| Synthesis | 25 kHz (10 kHz optional) |
| Composite MPX Output Response | 15 kHz–67 kHz +0.1/−0.5 dB · <−6 dB at 100 kHz · <−20 dB at 125 kHz |
| Mono/Stereo Decoded Response | 30 Hz–15 kHz ±0.2 dB |
| Signal/Noise Ratio (30–20 kHz rms) | >70 dB typical 76 dB (mono) · >66 dB typical 72 dB (stereo) |
| Modulation Distortion @ 1 kHz (100% dev.) | ≤0.1% typical 0.03% (mono) · ≤0.3% typical 0.2% (stereo) |
| Stereo Cross-talk (typical) | >50 dB (400–10,000 Hz) · >45 dB (100–15,000 Hz) |
| Power Supply | 100–240 VAC, 47–63 Hz |
| Operating Temperature (recommended) | 0–35 °C (−10 to 45 °C maximum) |
| Alarm & Control | RF/LF disable · Low RF field alarm · On-air indicator · RS-232 monitoring & control |
