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EDITION WINTER 2007/2008

C U S T O M E R M A G A Z I N E P U B L I S H E D B Y K AT H R E I N - W E R K E K G , R O S E N H E I M

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The Antenna · Edition 2007

2 Contents

Madagascan President visits Kathrein . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Bavarian business delegation in South Africa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

Distinction for KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil - Kathrein seminar in Dubai . 8

ORANGE audits Kathrein - 17 companies within the Kathrein group certified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Transfer of knowledge initiated - Enterpriser supported Romania´s EU membership . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Single-cable matrix 9 to 8 EXU 908 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Multi-switches EXR 2908 / EXR 2998 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Sat-IF Tap/Splitter EAX 2912 / EBX 2920 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Multi-switch distribution network amplifier VWS 2900 . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

UFO®compact module carriers UFG 412 / UFG 412/R . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

UFO®compact wall mounting set UFZ 412 - UFO®compact CI retrofit set UFZ 394 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

UFO®compact data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

UFO®compact DVB-S(2)-QAM transmodulator UFO 371/TP . . . . . . . . 49

UFO®compact DVB-S(2)-QAM twin transmodulator UFO 372/TP . . . . 50

UFO®compact QPSK-PAL twin DVB transcoder UFO 394 . . . . . . . . . . 51

UFO®compact DVB-S(2) transmodulator/multiplexer UFO 373/MX . . . 52

Outlets ESC 30 - ESC 44 - ESC 84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Distribution network amplifier VGF 939 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54-55

Optical compact receiver ORA 9022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56-57

Broadband amplifier TVO 1024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Optical amplifiers OBM xxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Optical transceivers OTR 926E-Cxx . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Optical return path receiver ORR 40E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Trunk amplifier TVB 816K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Return path amplifier TVR 12DI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Monitoring transponder HMS protocol TVM 850/H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 645th Vodafone Kathrein User Club meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Quality tests in walk-in absorber chamber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

High-tech product from Rosenheim for Norway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

World´s famous sailing regatta uses Kathrein´s antenna technology . . . 14

Rosenheim products now in use in South Korea . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Mobile communication antennas in the desert nation Bahrain . . . . . . . 16

Swiss network operator equips HFC network with Kathrein systems . . . 17

Spectacular installation by helicopter in Lopik/Holland . . . . . . . . . 18-19

New DVB-T antenna on the Grünten transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Rosenheim antennas on Asia´s third-highest tower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Kathrein takes RFID to a new dimension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22-23

The KATHREIN group

Engineering

Fairs

Sponsoring

Hermann Gaßner : German Rally champion 2007,overall winner and title holder of the 2007 Mitropa Cup . . . . . . . . 71-72

Cover photo :Rosenheim antennas on Asia’s third-highest tower, the Peking tower - see more on page 21

Twin DVB-C receiver UFC 861si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25DVB-C receiver UFC 660si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27DVB-S/T receivers UFS 790si / UFS 790sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29DVB-S receivers with CI UFS 710si / UFS 710sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31DVB-S receivers with CI UFS 705si / UFS 705sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33DVB-S receivers UFS 700si / UFS 700sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35MobiSet 2, digital CAP 600 - CA module AlphaCrypt Light UFZ 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37House connection amplifier VOS 32/RA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39Single-cable switching matrix EXR 501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Multi-switches EXR 1708 / EXR 1718 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

New products

3GSM World Congress / Barcelona - Tetra World Congress / Madrid . . . 65

CeBIT 2007 / Hannover - CabSAT 2007 / Dubai . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

IFA 2007 / Berlin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

ANGA Cable / Cologne - NAB 2007 / Las Vegas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

CommunicAsia / Singapore - Caravan Salon / Düsseldorf . . . . . . . . . 69

IBC / Amsterdam - Productronica / Munich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

crèches and play schools not just to look afterthe children - we need them as educationalbodies. We need blanket introduction of realall-day schools as well as a more practicalapproach to teaching and performance-relatedpayment for teachers. Finally, more autonomyand individual responsibility for schools andcolleges would lead to a higher quality of education, as all studies have shown us. Here in Rosenheim, we are on the right trackto achieve this. The Rosenheim UAS, where I function as chairman of the university council,is highly autonomous, causing it to stand outfrom Germany’s other technical colleges. Last but not least, we need to encourage eachand every individual more strongly to learnthroughout his or her life.

The shortage of trained professionals isn’t a spectre dreamed up by hysterical businessassociations, it’s reality within companies. It’sa known fact that this shortage is particularlytrue for qualified engineers. According to theZVEI and DITKOM, there is a lack of 40,000engineers in Germany. This alone is slowly butsurely becoming a locational disadvantage for our country. To make matters worse, in the area of skilled craftsmen, or other skilledworkers below that level, there also isn’tenough manpower.

According to the Federal Employment Agencythere are, for example, in the toolmaker, fitter, electrician and metal-cutter categories,9,000 open positions and only 6,000 persons seeking employment. At the same time, there is potential in the around 100,000unemployed persons in Bavaria who may onlyhave low qualifications, but who do haveindustrial experience. It’s a question of how to realise this potential. This is the reason why the BayME and VBM associations havebrought the “Potential” project into being.

It’s aimed at workers from outside the sectorwho have been unemployed up until now butwhom, via a vocational qualification, can fillpositions below the craftsman level in a com-pany. It’s also aimed, however, at semi-skilledand unskilled workers who are already inemployment. A vocational qualification letsthem retain their employability and also toqualify for further responsibilities within thecompany. In the course of the modular and

standardised vocational qualification, workersare trained in skills and made available to thecompany as needed. Vocational qualification is carried out without charge to the companyby the bfzg GmbH, one of Bavaria’s largesttraining institutes with 180 training locations.The intrinsic value of this qualification isexpressed in its certificate with its “Qualifiziertin Bayern” (Qualified in Bavaria) seal.

Encouraging skilled workers in technical occu-pations can only form part of a comprehensivepackage aimed at relieving this lack of skilledworkers. This package must certainly includethe immigration of such workers. The barriersin this area are currently too high. A “BlueCard” rule may be of some help. The politicianswill have to do their homework, however. It will require more than just dropping incomelimits to make immigration easier.

Above all, it’s necessary to improve the educa-tional system in a sustainable form; otherwiseevery immigration programme is just a drop in the ocean. We’ve been involved for years -from pre-school to technical college. Threeyears ago, the Bavarian industry presented arange of studies called “Bildung neu denken”(Rethinking Education) that explored the pos-sibility of comprehensive educational reformon a scientific basis and gave clear recom-mendations on how to deal with this to thepolitical establishment. Moreover, this Springthe action committee initiated by the vbw showed in detail what has to be changed inthe German educational system. We need

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein

Personally liable managing partner of KATHREIN-Werke KG

Vice president of the ZVEI Germany (organisation of German electro-technical industry)

President of the ZVEI Bavaria

Vice president of the Chamber of Industry and Commerce for Munich and Upper Bavaria

Vice president of the “Vereinigung der Bayerischen Wirtschaft e.V.”(Bavarian economy association)


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Marc Ravalomanana in GermanyMadagascan President visits Kathrein

The visitor's book of the City of Rosenheim

To the left : Prof. Dr. Kathrein, to the right : PresidentRavalomanana, honoraryconsul Michael Krebs is standing behind Prof. Dr. Kathrein

On the occasion of his three-day state visit toBavaria, Marc Ravalomanana, the Madagas-can President, accepted a private invitation by Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein.

Before leaving for plant IV in Thansau, thePresident visited Mayoress Gabriele Bauer to put down his signature in Rosenheim’s visitor’s book.

The Stephanskirchen marching band and a delegation of Raubling's brotherhood of gun added to the entertainment value. Fritz Tischner, Mayor of Rohrdorf, was also present in Thansau. Prior to the visit at plant IV, the group went tothe experimental station Grub by the Bavarialregional office for agriculture, and to the open-air farmhouse museum in Amerang.

As the Madagascan President is very interestedin cattle breeding, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathreinmade him the present of a cattle drover, made by KATHREIN-Austria.

The last time Mr. Kathrein had met thePresident was during a trip to Madagascartogether with the German Federal PresidentHorst Köhler in 2006. The antenna specialistfrom Ro-senheim has done business with thefourth largest island in the world for years.Madagascar uses antenna technology byKathrein for its national GSM network andbroadcast station.

For this reason, the President also visited theproduction site at Kathrein where professionalradio and TV antennas are manufactured. He was accompanied by his wife Lalao, theMinister for Foreign Affairs Marcel Ranjeva,the Post and Telecommunications MinisterBruno Andriantavison and PatrickRamiaramanana, Minister for Energy.


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Together with 40 enterprisers from Bavaria,the Bavarian Secretary of State Hans Spitznervisited the South African cities Johannesburg,Durban and Cape Town in early March. The purpose of his trip was to help Bavariancompanies establish business contacts toSouth Africa so they will be able to solicitbusiness in the context of the FIFA footbalworldcup 2010.

In Johannesburg, Mr. Spitzner also set up theGerman Chamber of Industry and Commerce’srepresentation for the support of Bavariancompanies located in Sub-Saharan Africa. In his inaugural address he said:

“We decided to set up such a representation as South Africa is Germany’s most importantAfrican commercial partner. This representationwill stimulate the further growth in trade between Germany and South Africa, which is not only important with the World Cup2010 in mind.”

Mr. Spitzner was among others accompaniedby Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, who invited thedelegation to attend the official opening of thenew head office of KATHREIN South Africa inStellenbosch.

Prof. Dr. Kathrein said : “We have been activehere in South Africa for over three decades.

Bavarian business delegation in South AfricaSecretary of State Hans Spitzner at KATHREIN South Africa

In 1997 KATHREIN South Africa (Pty) Ltd.,the head office of which had up to now beenin Somerset West, was founded. Recently our

new property in Stellenbosch, surrounded by vineyards and eclusive wineries, was com-pleted. In South Africa we mainly operate in the telecommunications field, where wefocus on mobile phone network base stationantennas.”

Heinz Henkenjohann, the manager of KATHREIN South Africa, continued: “In thearea of broadcast and mobile communicationantennas we have achieved a total marketshare of over 90% in South Africa and over60% in the rest of the Sub-Saharan region. Our major customers include Sentech, the technical arm of SABC, Vodacom, MTN, whoboth are strongly represented throughoutAfrica, as well as Cell C.We have been active since the beginning ofmobile communication, with the initial launchof GSM 900, the upgrading to GSM 1800 andto the recent expansion to include 3G UMTS.

The official opening of KATHREIN South Africa’s new head office (from left) : Under-Secretary of StateHans Spitzner, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, Heinz Henkenjohann (manager of KATHREIN South Africa)and Prof. Keith Palmer of the Electrical Engineering faculty of the University of Stellenbosch

KATHREIN South Africa's new head office in Stellenbosch


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We are now assisting the aforementioned operators inpreparing for the next generation in communication,that is to say, DVB-T and DVB-H.”

The looming FIFA football worldcup 2010 necessitatesnew communication technology and upgrading of old, where KATHREIN South Africa is also lending itssupport.

In the main building of the new South African headoffice, there are the premium offices which coverapprox. 924 m² paved floor area. They are air-condi-tioned and self-sufficient as the building possesses itsown photovoltaic system. It consists mainly of officesand three guest rooms.

Heinz Henkenjohann explained : “Our staff have an ‘eagles eye’ position to work from, giving them the added advantage which can class them as‘high above the rest’ in a ‘class of their own’:”

KATHREIN South Africa’s workforce is ten with a turnover in 2006 of 10 million euros.

Prof. Dr. Keith Palmer of the Electrical Engineering faculty of the Universityof Stellenbosch, who cemented the cooperation between the university and Kathrein when he visited the UAS in Rosenheim in February to invite a professor from Rosenheim to teach at Stellenbosch University for a semester, was among the felicitators, too.

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (from left), Secretary of State Hans Spitzner andHeinz Henkenjohann, manager of KATHREIN South Africa

Capetown Mayoress Helen Zille had the privilege of receiving a Bavarian lion from Bavarian Secretary of State Hans Spitzner,making her fully equipped for the 2008 Olympic Games.


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In the course of their world-wide expansion,the largest Chinese network provider HUAWEIset up a subsidiary in Brazil in 1999. KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil (KMB), in turn,received an early opportunity to becomeacquainted with HUAWEI as a result of theirgood business relationship with KATHREIN-China. It didn’t take long before a visit fromthe Brazilian HUAWEI management to theKathrein production facilities in São Paulo followed. Most recently, Kathrein-Mobilcomhas been classified as a premium supplier.

Ever since the first project that HUAWEI wonwith the Brazilian operator CTBC, KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil has supplied most of theantennas required for the expansion of theirGSM network, all manufactured locally.Roughly one year later, they collaborated on a project for network expansion set in motion

HUAWEI present “Best Supplier Award”Distinction for KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil

by the operator OI, located in Rio de Janeiro,who operate in North and Northeastern Brazil.Once again, KMB antennas were implemented.

HUAWEI Brasil regularlyevaluate important sup-pliers within their qualitysystem as to their techni-cal-commercial support,delivery reliability andproduct quality. KMBconsistently obtainedvery high marks in theseevaluations. At the HUAWEI Brazil branch“Supplier’s Meeting” in São Paulo, this was officially honoured andrecognised through the presentation of the“Best Supplier Award”.

The award was accepted by KMB managingdirector Karl-Heinz Lensing (right).

Three Kathrein specialists recently had theopportunity to give lectures at the “EtisalatAcademy” of the well-established and largestArabian telecommunications company“Emirates Telecommunications” in Dubai. Peter Anwander, Peter Deidesheimer and PaulSmith held a total of three conferences ontopics such as satellite reception, signal processing, measuring instrument technologyand system planning in communication

“Etisalat Academy”:Kathrein seminar in Dubai

networks. A wide array of Kathrein productswere also presented in detail.Over 90 participants from countries in the Golfregion followed the explanations with greatinterest. The invitation was made by Kathreinsubsidiary KATHREIN-Middle East which, with managing director Peter Anwander, hasbeen consolidating Kathrein group activities in the Golf region since the beginning of this year.

Group of participants at the “Etisalat Academy” in Dubai

Peter Anwander (left) with Shakir Taj of Syscom LLC in Dubai


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ORANGE audits KathreinProduction in Rosenheim and Nördlingen put to test

KATHREIN-Poland fulfils ISO 9001 and 1400117 companies within the Kathrein group certified

Technicians, engineers and decision makers ofthe international network operator ORANGEaudited Kathrein in terms of quality, and gotfirst-hand information on product innovations.

ORANGE has made a valuable realm of experience in erecting and extending UMTSnetworks, and is thus known for its spadeworkregarding product development. Many of themarketing innovations made by ORANGE,

like the billing per second or flat rates, aretoday common practice with the competitors.

Following a company presentation inRosenheim, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein said :

“At present ORANGE has more than 11 millioncustomers in Great Britain and also for exam-ple in Madagascar. ORANGE is one of our mostimportant customers, and we will gladly supply

Representatives of ORANGE and Kathrein are discussing technical innovations during the audit. On the photo (8th from left) : Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein.

a major customer with antenna line productsand filters. We are very happy that the auditresults were all positive.”

During the audit not only the plants inRosenheim but also those at KATHREIN-Mobilcom GmbH in Nördlingen were inspected.

KATHREIN-Poland is the 17th group member to be certified to ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environment) by the TÜV Süd GmbH (Bavarian technical inspection authority). To this end, manager Marius Juszczyk (centre) set the course at thePolish subsidiary in 2005.

“Currently, group members from eleven different countries in Europe,America, Asia and Africa are certified to these standards”, companyprincipal Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (right) explains and carries on: “Nine different languages are spoken there.”

Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Zimmermann (left), manager of the internationalQA department and member of the extended management body at Kathrein, congratulated his Polish colleague on the smooth certification procedure.


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Prof. Dr. Palmer in RosenheimTransfer of knowledge initiated

Prof. Dr. Keith Palmer (centre) of the ElectricalEngineering faculty of the University ofStellenbosch in South Africa, paid a visit toProf. Dr. Anton Kathrein (to the left) during hisstay in Germany. The South African scientist,who is regarded as an antenna specialist, received the latest information on productiontechnologies and new products. UAS (universityof applied sciences) Rosenheim’s presidentProf. Dr.-Ing. Alfred Leidig (to the right) informed him on the contents of the variousstudy programmes at his university.

The institution may soon have a relationshipwith South Africa, as the gentlemen livelydiscussed whether a cooperation betweenRosenheim and Stellenbosch in terms of transfer of knowledge, student and teacherexchange can be established. Kathrein hasdone business with South Africa for decades; in 1997 the subsidiary KATHREIN South Africa(Pty) Ltd. in Stellenbosch was founded.

and Bavarian State Minister for Labour andSocial Affairs and state commissioner forRomania, Ms. Barbara Stamm, attended the celebration.

Tribute to Prof. Dr. KathreinThe enterpriser supported Romania's EU membership

Marius Popovici (to the right) from Timisoara inRomania broke in on Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein(centre). He presented him a neat medal and a certificate given by the “Christ-Demokrati -schen-Bauern-Partei” PNTCD (Christian democratic Agrarian party).

The vice president of the Timisoara county and vice district administrator pointed out :”You were really a great supporter of Romaniaas regards our EU membership and the strengthening of our relationship.”

He especially appreciated the enterpriser’s cooperativeness in respect of the establishmentof a business relationship between Rosenheimcounty and Timisoara that took place morethan eight years ago. KATHREIN Romania’sand Romkatel's workforce is currently about400. Both companies cooperate with theKATHREIN-Institute at Timisoara University,aided by the renowned Fraunhofer institute.Rudolf Schmitt (to the left), former chairman of the board of LfA-Bayern (promotional bank)

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“Vodafone KATHREIN User Club” – not just a snappy name, but also a proven institution.Vodafone as a mobile phone operating company uses antennas from Rosenheimthroughout the world. On this occasion 14 participants from 7 different countries met

5th Vodafone KATHREIN User Club meetingExchange of technical ideas across a broad spectrum

afresh with representatives of the Italian company Faini, a Kathrein Group company, to exchange ideas.

It was the fifth such meeting; the previousmeeting had been in 2005. This time aroundthere was strong representation of responsible

The participants at the fifth Vodafone KATHREIN User Club meeting in Rosenheim.

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein during his company presentation.

The lively exchange of ideas should be continued in 2008.

decision-makers from Spain and Germany,people who set the pattern for technical decisions affecting international purchasing.

Two days were spent discussing complextopics of mobile phone technology, focussingon quality and logistics packages, product

innovations, new developments in the filtersrange, digital TV reception on mobile phonesand special antenna system solutions.

The entrepreneur Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein wasvery pleased at the positive response to hisinvitation, and the lively discussions between

the Vodafone representatives and the variousKathrein technical departments, with the objective of preparing cooperative projects forthe future.

The next “Vodafone KATHREIN User Club meeting” is scheduled for 2008.


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“Our new absorber chamber has many otheradvantages as well as being big enough for usto walk in.” says Florian Ofner of KATHREIN-Werke KG plant IV in Thansau near Rosen -heim. “We no longer need any moveable sledguides within the chamber, and we no longerneed excessively long loops of measurementcabling, because the test piece is connectedonly after it has been placed in the absorberchamber.” Test pieces in this case are classicmobile phone antennas, as used by a widevariety of mobile phone network operators.

The chamber was designed and built byKathrein engineers and technicians. NihadSehic sees further advantages from the chamber, saving in excess of EUR 55,000 inmaterials costs alone even before taking intoaccount the measurement equipment : “We can reduce the lengths of the RF cables,thus reducing cable attenuation and allowingus to improve the performance margins.”

This is done by bringing data, RF and controlcables to a central connection point within thechamber. It goes without saying that duringthe measurements the chamber is absolutelyRF-tight. The door drive is automatic, and an

In-house developmentQuality tests in walk-in absorber chamber

Rüdiger Zieke, who together with his team of productionengineers designed and built the absorber chamber, duringtests on the new equipment. Existing measurement chamberswithin the Kathrein Group of Companies (such as those inChina and in Italy) will be modified to this new design.Further measurement chambers will also be built.

Alexander Samsam-Schariat bringing a test piece into thetest position. An automatic sled drive facilitates positioning

All test operations at a glance: Rüdiger Zieke at the measurement equipment

automatic sled driveallows even the heaviest antennas to be brought in.

“For our specific impacttests, during which theantenna is subjected toartificially generatedblows, we have evendeveloped a remotelycontrolled pneumaticimpact system.”explains Florian Ofner,who is enthusiasticabout the simple anduser-friendly controls, such as the touch-screen interface on the central computermonitor.

The total investment for the two triple-bandmeasurement stands inplant IV is just short ofEUR 400,000.

The new absorber chamber in plant IV is directly integratedinto production


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The positive experiences and reports on theswitch from analogue to digital television(DVB-T) in Germany and the use of professio-nal transmitting equipment made by Kathreinhave found great interest at home and abroad.Norway will shortly be changing over to digital TV and has great confidence in expertsolutions and tried and tested transmittingantenna equipment made by the specialistantenna company in Rosenheim.

A delegation of experts from the Norwegian TV company NTV in Oslo and the Telenor-Norkring provider came to Rosenheim fordiscussions. Other participants were represen-tatives from Rohde & Schwarz, the Munichmanufacturer of transmitters. They supply thepowerful TV transmitters necessary for theDVB-T project.

Wolfgang Niedhammer, engineer for broadcasttechnology at Kathrein : “This duet with com-plete solutions from Upper Bavaria - antennasmade by Kathrein in Rosenheim and transmit-ting equipment made by Rohde & Schwarz inMunich - has proved its excellence at homeand abroad time and again. Other countries inparticular are now looking at the successfulset-up of the German digital TV network in

High-tech product from Rosenheim for NorwayKathrein supplies digital transmitting antenna equipment

which the two Bavarian companies have played a major role. Norwegian television hastrust in this equipment and our guests werealso able to see for themselves on site thatthis decision was the right one.”

The project manager in charge at Kathrein is Helmut Obereder, who emphasized: “It’s actually a pity that the old, almost historic analogue transmitting antennasystems have to give way for the new techno-logy due to the launching of digital TV. We delivered those old systems to Norwaymany years, or even many decades ago andthey are still running fine.”

A visit to the “Wendelstein” transmitting station, which belongs to the BayerischerRundfunk (state-owned Bavarian broadcastingcompany) and which has been using Kathreinantennas and transmitting equipment madeby Rohde & Schwarz for a year, further convinced the Norwegian guests that they had decided on the right partner for theirlarge-scale project.

Dipl.-Ing. Helmut Obereder (left) and Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer (second from right.)took care of the NTV and NORKRING experts from Norway in Rosenheim.

The “Brokn” DVB-T transmitting antenna wasmade ready for delivery in Rosenheim ...

... before being transported to Norway.


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Right up until 22nd August 1851, it was stillknown as the “100 Guinea Cup”. But then, the “America” simply stole the race from underthe noses of all 14 of the competing Britishyachts. Something of a shock to the British,who up ‘til then had ruled the waves asyachtsmen too. “There is no second” came thereply to Queen Victoria, who wanted to knowwho had taken second place.156 years later, the 32nd America’s Cup washeld in the summer of 2007. What is specialabout this one is that it is the first, since then,to be held in Europe. Twelve internationalteams are taking part in the oldest and mostprestigious sailing regatta in the world.The Cup takes place as a series of matchraces. Match racing is when two boats sailagainst each other alone. As in boxing, comingsecond means nothing. The competitive formatis the “best of nine”, so whoever is the first towin five races is the overall winner. VodafoneSpain is the Cup’s official mobile network pro-vider. The network has been designed to coverthe entire race area – some 30 km by 25 km– and its coverage will extend to the pressoffice, plus all competition locations, fromwhere the sailing matches can be followed.

America’s CupWorld’s most famous sailing regatta uses Kathrein’s antenna technology

Speed of data transmissions of up to 3.6 Mb/swill be available.Kathrein, the Rosenheim-based antenna specialist, provided the antennas for the Voda fone broadband network via its Spanishpartner firm “ESB Sistemas Spain”.

According to Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein : “As wellas communication, information is being trans -ferred, with particular attention being paid tothe quality of the services connected with thisdata transfer. So, for example, the wind speeds,to which the participating boats are subjected,are of interest to us.”

Kathrein’s antennas are installed across the board at the 32nd America’s Cup

Vodafone Spain covers a race area of 750 square kilometres

Splashproof : a Kathrein antenna Escorts of all sizes – equipped with Kathrein antennas


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With its highly technical special solutions,Kathrein, the antenna specialist from Rosen -heim, came top in an international request for tender issued by Korean BroadcastingSystems. The high demands made on digitaltransmitting antenna equipment can only bemet by top quality products.

Kathrein’s excellence and reliability is well-known worldwide with the result that animpressive contract to deliver 5 TV broad -casting antenna systems was signed withKorean Broadcasting Systems in spring 2007.In just a few weeks the systems were ready tobe delivered and the responsible engineersfrom Seoul came to Rosenheim to subject the system to thorough inspectionand quality assurance tests.

Christian Finger, Project Manager at Kathrein :“Our customer attaches great importance toreliability and long service life of the orderedsystems. Cheap suppliers have a poor chanceand we are convinced that we can fulfil theexpectations of our customer in full”.

Everyone was very satisfied with the testresults during the acceptance test. WolfgangNiedhammer, head engineer for radio techno-logy and overseas projects at KATHREIN-Werke: “During such visits, our guests naturally like to take the opportunity to getfirst-hand information on the latest technologyand products. Kathrein engineers have theknow-how and the experience necessary toimplement even the most complicated of special projects. A series of lectures and special presentations gave our guests thechance to see this for themselves”.

Clemens Park and Brian Lee from Kathrein'ssubsidiary KATHREIN-ASIA, Seoul, who willsupport this project locally, were naturally alsopresent in Rosenheim. The week-long stay of

Digital transmitting equipment made by KathreinRosenheim products now in use in South Korea

the Korean guests also included a visit to theBavarian broadcasting company’s (BR) trans-mitter on top of the Wendelstein mountain -where Kathrein antennas can practically betouched - and to Lake Chiemsee with a visitto the king's palace.

At Kathrein in Rosenheim: Guests from South Korea from KoreanBroadcasting Systems and KATHREIN-Asia, Seoul (in the photo from left to right.): Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer (Kathrein), Brian Lee (KATHREIN-Asia), Kim Cheon-Il (KBS), Song Seung-Gil (KBS), Clemens Park (KATHREIN-Asia), Christian Finger (Kathrein) and Kim Sang-Woo (KBS).

In just a few weeks a commissioning engineerfrom Kathrein will travel to Korea to put the 5 transmitter systems into operation.


16 Engineering

Ferrari pilot Felipe Massa won the BahrainGrand Prix in 2007 with a start-finish win.

The race on the 5,417 kilometer long “BahrainSakhir Circuit” was broadcast world-wide. The mobile communication antennas requiredfor this task were supplied by Kathrein.

“This statement is very easy to be made”,smiled CEO Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein. “In Bahrain, our market share in this productsegment is clearly 100%.” The two networkoperators “MTC-Vodafone” and “Batleco” both

100% market share in BahrainKathrein mobile communication antennas in the desert nation

cover the sheikdom exclusively with antennasfrom Kathrein.

Roughly 700,000 inhabitants live in the tinynation’s capital, Manama. The rest of thecountry is desert. Both network operators areextremely satisfied with the performance ofthe Kathrein products, which defy soaringtemperatures and even sand storms.

“Our engineers had the opportunity to see ourantennas which had been mounted in thedesert many years ago and showed absolutely

The “Bahrain Sakhir Circuit” is an architectural feastfor the eyes...

... which also possesses technical refinements.

Kathrein mobile communication antennas are built into thestart-finish stands

no sign of damage”, said Prof. Dr. Kathreinhappily. He added, “The Formula 1 circuit iscompletely equipped with our GSM and UMTSantennas. This speaks in favour of our moderntechnology and high-quality standards.”


Engineering 17

One outlet – one box –one partner! As from now, the Swiss cable networkoperator SASAG will be offering additional services on their HFC network.

An HFC system (Hybrid Fibre Coax),receives different services such as radio, TV, Internet and cable telephony and transmits these bi-directionally to many subscribers.

SASAG clients are thereby able toenjoy use of modern Triple Play services (TV, Internet and telephonyall from a TV outlet). Over 30 % ofall TV subscribers are already beingprovided with Internet access.

More than 230 digital programmesare broadcast, including HDTV, whichare coded with Conax. The biggestadvantage for SASAG Triple Playclients is the reduction of telephonecosts by 50%.

Swiss network operator SASAG equips HFC network with Kathreinsystems for Triple Play

From the very beginning, SASAG’s networkwas equipped with customised heated profes-sional reception systems for satellite signals,optical directly-modulated transmitters, opticalcompact nodes as well as distribution networkcomponents from Kathrein. Expansion to 862 MHz and optical segmentation wereeffec ted according to the subscribers’ actualdata transfer volume. For this project, Kathreinsupplied additional cutting-edge products : the trunk amplifier and node system GGA 8including electronic setting of parameters andthe optical components (Kobra).

The new line amplifier system VGF/VGO 938with the latest GaAs compact technology andan individual operation concept with slideswitches rounds off the equipment.

Picture 1 shows the external units from Kathrein. Left in picture, AndreasFederli, technical director of SASAG. Right, Christoph Kirschkowski ofKathrein, responsible for project management and supervision.

Picture 2 shows a 19” cabinet in which Kathrein opticalcomponents have been installed in the first expansionstage.

Picture 3 shows an amplification point in compact technology fromKathrein, with the ORA 820 optical compact node and the new VGF 938distribution network amplifiers which are equipped with an active returnpath with various setting options.

The components installed are monitored by Kathrein’s network management system KOM, situated at the SASAG headquarters. The systemcomprises a central unit (TCU 40), a Server PC, a Client PC which displaysthe accumulated information on the Synoptic Board and the monitoringtransponders in the devices.

The KOM monitors the headend (output level), optical transmitters, opticalreceivers, coax amplifiers (GGA 8, compact amplifiers, house connectionamplifier) and peripheral equipment when using the corresponding monitoring transponder.


18 Engineering

After mounting a funicular in the BavarianAlps just the evening before, a special helicopter from the Swiss company “HELOG-Heliswiss” took off from Berchtesgaden on anearly morning in August 2007. Destination :an antenna installation in Holland. The “SuperPuma” helicopter made a stop in Mannheim to refuel and flew on to the Dutch broadcaststation site “IJsselstein”, located near the cityof Lopik, where it landed at 11.00 a.m.

The region’s landmark situated there, a 375meter transmitter tower, was to be equippedwith a new Kathrein DVB-T transmissionantenna. This remarkable endeavour wasannounced by the Dutch media early on causing many onlookers and of course newspaper and TV journalists to flock to thesite, a wide area of which was cordoned off, to experience this spectacle and report on it in detail.

Kathrein antenna is now the highest point in HollandSpectacular installation by helicopter in Lopik

Kathrein project manager Anton Vogl was incharge of planning the high-performanceantenna in Rosenheim and delivering it to the broadcast station “KPN" in Holland.Wolfgang Niedhammer, broadcast engineer at KATHREIN-Werke KG, travelled to the siteto supervise this significant event, a relativelydifficult procedure indeed.

The antenna from Rosenheim was to be placed on the top of the “Christmas tree”, asthe monument is called by locals, since everyyear during Christmas time, the tower is decked with fir-tree shaped fairy lights whichcan be seen from afar, transfiguring it into a yuletide herald.

Crowds of observers waited impatiently for the air supervisory authorities to give the helicopter an “all-clear”. Then it was time; the Swiss pilot started the engine and beganthe first of a series of five flights, which were

The new Kathrein transmission antenna “IJsselstein” waits its turn

captured on video by an accompanying heli-copter for the Dutch television broadcaster, to report on this extraordinary show on theevening news.

After the old, veteran antenna had beenbrought to the ground during the first flights,the last flight was reserved for the new antenna. With habitual Swiss precision, the 3-ton Kathrein antenna was hooked on and then safely positioned on the 375 metretower.

Gerard Hessing of Hutronic, Kathrein’s representative in Holland, was also present onsite : “We are delighted that everything workedout so well. That was just the beginning.Additional Kathrein antenna systems for thedevelopment of the digital network have already been delivered to KPN and will beinstalled in the near future.”


Engineering 19

Spectacular installation by helicopter in Lopik

The “Super Puma” of the Swiss HELOG-Heliswiss and team await the “all-clear” signal

... then the new antenna from Kathrein wasaffixed on the hook ...

... and placed precisely on the very top of the 375-metre high tower.

The transmitter station “IJsselstein", in the vicinity of Lopik, with their new Kathrein DVB-T transmission antenna

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer (left) and Kathrein representative Gerard Hessing (Hutronic) were at the site.

Wolfgang Niedhammer: “Even though thesehelicopter installation procedures have becomealmost routine work, each operation is anevent that causes everyone’s pulse and bloodpressure to soar. After all, the whole operationis quite risky. It is not without reason that

a wide area is always cordoned off by the police in case the pilot or machine experiencedifficulties.”

Engelhard Pargätzi, head of the Swiss companyHELOG-Heliswiss, invited the whole team for

a drink. The following day, everyone was readyto start on the next project at a site in Holland,just a few kilometres away.


20 Engineering

Since 1957, Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) hasbeen transmitting television signals to theregion from a station on the Grünten mountain near Sonthofen. To celebrate thetransmitter’s 50th jubilee, BR held an “openhouse” at the station on the 1,738 metermountain in late September.

Grünten transmitter : 50 years in existenceDVB-T antenna from Kathrein

The station on the Grünten, operated by theBR themselves, brings radio and televisionprogrammes wirelessly to listeners and vie-wers. FM broadcasting from the Grünten was

The new DVB-T antenna (still in construction) from Kathrein on the 1,738-meter Grünten

On top of the mountain (from left): Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, Dipl.-Ing. IngridMitterhummer of the technical informationdepartment at BR and Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Brink of Spinner.

started off back in 1951 with what is today“Bayern2Radio”. On 1st January 1957, broad-casting of the first German television channel(ARD) began for the Allgäu region and theSwabian Mountains. At present, eight FM and eight DAB programmes are transmitted.In 1971, a funicular for passenger transport

was put into operation. Until then, the stationcould only be reached on foot.Since 1979, the Grünten funicular has beenowned by Bavarian Broadcasting. A few

months ago, the facility was just again authorised for public transportation, operatingregularly, from June to October.50 years after the first TV transmission, a newhistoric milestone was about to be reached: on 27th November 2007, digital terrestrial TV (DVB-T) was implemented in the region.

The transmitter will supply wide areas ofSwabia and neighbouring regions with DVB-Tprogrammes.


Engineering 21

China is getting ready for the 2008 OlympicGames in Peking. Operators from the Chinesecentral broadcasting corporation China CentralTelevision (CCTV) also place their trust inantenna technology from Kathrein.

The antenna specialist from Rosenheim hasjust delivered an additional antenna systemfor Asia’s third-largest tower. Dipl.-Ing. GeorgKlauser, the product area manager responsiblefor this effort, is quite pleased: “All systemshave been successfully installed and functiontrouble-free. The CCTV technicians are verysatisfied with our reliability and special solutions.”

Since 1997, CCTV operators of the centralbroadcasting tower have invested in a total of 4 Kathrein antenna systems, thereby

Radio and television reception in PekingRosenheim antennas on Asia’s third-highest tower

contributing to theexpansion of the trans -mission area and theimprovement of radio and TV reception quality in Peking.

The tower itself was built in 1993 in thePeking precinct Haidian. It is listed in the“World Federation of Great Towers”, where it is currently ranked 8th in the world. The pinnacle of the 405-meter buildinghas an area of 5,905 square meters,whereas the tower base has an area of12,143 square meters. A video andexhibition hall open to the public islocated at the foot of the tower.

Information on the Kathrein technologyimplemented on the CCTV tower :

CCTV broadcasting tower in Peking

The third largest tower in Asia is also impressive at dusk ...

... and really towers above the Peking city precinct of Haidian

A DTV antenna system for the frequency range750...774 MHz, a Ch2 antenna system(56.5...64.5 MHz) for CCTV-1 of 60/6 kW and two FM antenna systems (87...108 MHz)with a total nominal power of 100 kW.


22 Engineering

Kathrein is launching its new RFID-UHFReader Generation RRUI. The device wasdeveloped at Kathrein’s sites in Rosenheim,Burgstädt and Niederndorf. Continuallygrowing demands on RFID-UHF systemscall for a completely new, state-of-the-artUHF reader concept--Kathrein has createdthis. A highly flexible modular conceptbased on the Intel R1000 Chip, with a consistent device core allows it to fulfilcustomer needs quickly and cost-effectively.Various functional modules can be retro -fitted to satisfy the most diverse require-ments for interfaces and performance categories.

A scalable housing ensures the smallestdimensions possible for the range of functions required. Compared to standardproducts, the housing volume is 50 %smaller, whereas the protection categoriesIP 54 to IP 65 are still optimally fulfilled. A further advantage of the design are thesignificantly shorter and subsequently morecost-efficient development time periodsrequired for customisation, e.g. proprietaryinterfaces.

The Intel R1000 chip set cuts the “Bill ofMaterial” by 38 %, allowing Kathrein tocope with increasing cost pressure forRFID-UHF infrastructure installations andmeet the ROI significantly more quickly.Due to implementation of a strict Kanban-system in the production process, customerorders can be processed and delivered pro-ject-specifically to their final destinationthrough the Kathrein world-wide logisticsorganisation in extremely short cycles. To improve reader performance beyond the

Kathrein takes RFID to a new dimension

state of current UHF systems, an intelligentantenna interface has been integrated. This guarantees an optimal adaptation of the RFID-UHF transmitter/receivingantenna to the reader.

In conjunction with the new Kathrein RFIDUHF Standard Antenna products, the

reader provides the option to control theantenna diagramme using the operatinginterface. Synergies guarantee quick andeffective development of OEM-specific RFIDantenna and reader solutions. Kathrein hasemployed his comprehensive know-how of

automobile and mobile communicationstechnology : a 3-D field simulation enablescalculation and optimisation of complexantenna alignments with their respectivetags. Thus, it is possible to make a preciseprediction on the system’s capability.


Engineering 23

Kathrein takes RFID to a new dimension

Time-consuming, at times unsuccessfultesting is practically unnecessary. The EPC Global GEN2 standard is suppor-ted in the ETSI frequency ranges 865 MHz–868 MHz as well as in the FCC ranges

902 MHz–928 MHz. Performance categories include modules ranging from 100 mW–2 W. A 1-way to 4-way antennainterface is available.

The following interfaces enable connectionto diverse communications systems: USB, Ethernet 10/100, RS 422, RS 485,8-way I/O module.

Factory acceptance test at Kathrein inRosenheim. A fully installed antenna isassembled on the antenna specialist’smeasuring field. Final destination?Tegal in Central Java (Indonesia). The antenna was designed for theprogrammes RCTI, TPI and GlobalTV,with a transmission power of 10 kilowatts for each.

The test results speak for themselves,as do the glowing faces : (in picture,from left) Andre Limawan, head of theKathrein office in Indonesia, Kathreinproject manager Dipl.-Ing. KlausKreuder, TPI station director Suwarnoand Purwono Sutoyo, head of the broadcasting department at GlobalTV,were all most satisfied with the protocols and evaluations.

The next challenge for Kathrein engineers and technicians is the on-site installation of the mast, whichis 11.5 meters high and weighsapproximately 1,300 kg.

Kathrein antenna for the Asian market Rosenheim technology for Tegal in Indonesia


24 New products

■ Timer programming via the EPG■ Suitable for software updates

(firmware and channel list separately) via USB stick and PC

■ PIP function (picture-in-picture represen-tation) on all channels

■ MPEG data stream transfer to a PC or laptop via Ethernet 4)

■ Load-in and replay of MP3 files■ JPEG viewer to view (slide show) and

save photos■ Automatic date and time setting via

DVB data stream■ Videotext decoder with 800-page

memory capacity■ On-screen display (OSD) in eight languages

(D, GB, F, I, NL, PL, E, TR)■ Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 picture format

recognition with choice of viewing format■ Programme search and sort function■ Suitable for UFO®compact signal

processing systems■ Remote control with command set

switching■ LINUX-based operational system■ Mains switch■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,

batteries, manual, safety notes, Scart cable,power cable, loop-through cable

1) Depending on the data rate of the broadcast beingtransmitted

2) Display of information only if broadcast by the programme provider

3) CA modules and smartcards are not supplied

4) Software for PC can be downloaded from theKathrein-website

UFC 861si 20210116

The new UFC 861 DVB-C receiver is equippedwith two independent reception and signalprocessing systems and a computer hard diskwith a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one to download over 100 hours of TV and radioprogrammes, and to view these as often as wanted without any loss in quality, either at the same time or time-delayed (timeshiftfunction). The Conax decoding system is embedded into the built-in card reader. In addition, thereceiver is fitted with a Common Interface toaccomodate one CA module for more pay-TVprogrammes. The receiver‘s 16-digit alpha -numeric display shows the programme names,whereas 16 icons inform you on the currentreceiver state (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer, ...).An optical audio output enables the DolbyDigital data stream AC 3 to be fed to a DolbyDigital stereo system.The receiver offers a great variety of features,such as timeshift, PIP function (picture-in-picture representation), MPEG data streamtransfer to a PC, replaying and saving MP3files. Using the JPEG viewer you can save yourphotos on the hard disk and run a slide show.The multi-function controller on the unit’sfront panel is fully matched to the receiver’smodern design, enabling complete on-unitcontrol. The receiver’s operational system is LINUX-based and offers many more user-friendly functions.

Twin DVB-C receiver with hard disk

Features■ Reception of digital cable TV and radio

programmes■ Two independent cable tuners with

loop-through output■ 4,000 programme memory positions■ Integrated 160 GByte hard disk with over

100 hours recording capacity for TV broadcasts or 2,000 hours capacity forradio broadcasts ¹)

■ Timeshift function■ Kathrein easy-use EPG with timer

programming ²)■ 16-digit alphanumerical display with status

icons shows programme names and programme information

■ Common Interface for one CA module ³)■ Conax decoding system embedded■ A USB 1.0 port on the front panel so that

you can update the software using a USB stick

■ Ethernet interface■ Multi-function controller on the device■ Optical audio output for Dolby Digital

data stream (AC 3)■ Cinch sockets for AV signal (composite

colour picture, stereo-audio)■ Composite colour picture, RGB and

Y/C signal output programmable on Scart socket

■ Any number of timer recordings can be made

■ 8 favourite channel lists


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Type UFC 861siOrder no. 20210116

Colour Silver

RF rangeInput frequency range MHz 2 x 47-862

Input level range dBµV 44-83

Demodulation dB QAM 16, 32, 64, 128, 256

TV system VideoModulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-C standard

Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines)

Video decoding MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 compatible

Input data rate MSymb/s 1.7-7

Bit rate MBit/s 1.5-15

Frequency range MHz 0.02-5

Output voltage Vss 1

S/N dB > 53

TV system AudioAudio decoding MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, layer 1 and 2

Sampling rate kHz 32/44.1/48

Frequency range kHz 0.04-20

Output voltage mVss 770

S/N dB > 65

MemoryFlash-RAM MB 4

SDRAM MB 32

Processor clock speed MHz 166

Hard disk recorderCapacity GByte 160

Recording time Hours > 100 (depending on data rate and changesof picture contents)

Power supplyMains voltage V/Hz 100-240/50-60

Power consumption (operational mode/standby mode) W < 35/< 1

ConnectionsRF input/output 2 x IEC socket/pin

Connection TV/VCR 2 x Scart socket

Audio output (analogue) 2 x Cinch socket

Audio output (optical) Standard optical output

Data interfaceCommon Interface/encoding system 1/Conax integrated

USB 1.1

Ethernet 1

GeneralAmbient temperature range °C Max. +5 to +40

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 342 x 67 x 273

Weight kg 3.1

Technical data UFC 861si


26 New products

■ 8 favourite channel lists

■ On-screen display (OSD) in three languages (D, GB, TR)

■ Electrical audio output for Dolby Digitaldata stream (AC 3)

■ Cinch sockets for audio signal

■ Videotext generation

■ 4:3 and 16:9 picture format recognition

■ Macrovision 7.01 copy protection

■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,batteries, power supply 230 V/12 V, safetynotes, Scart cable, coaxial cable

1) Smartcard is not supplied


3) Depending on the cable network operator

UFC 660si 20210127

The digital cable receiver is equipped with a card reader for KDG and PREMIERE. In addition to reception of Pay TV program-mes, the receiver is also suitable for viewing FTA digital cable TV and radio channels.Furthermore, the receiver possesses two Scartconnections, a loop-through tuner, Cinch connections for audio output (left/right) andan electrical digital output (S/PDIF).The receiver is available in silver.

DVB-C receiver KDG/Premiere

Features■ Reception of FTA and encrypted digital

cable TV and radio programmes

■ Integrated Smartcard reader ¹)

■ Nagravision decoding system embedded

■ PREMIERE certified

■ Kabel Digital certified

■ Electronic programme guide (EPG) withdetailed information ²)

■ Suitable for software downloads via cable and PC ³)

■ Automatic, manual and extended programme scan


New products 27

Type UFC 660si

Order no. 20210127

Colour Silver

RF characteristics

Input frequency range MHz 47-862


Demodulation QAM 64, 128, 256

TV system Video

Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-C standard

Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576)

Input data rate MSymb/s 1.7-7

Decoding MPEG-1 and MPEG-2 compatible



Output voltage V 1

S/N dB > 53

TV system Audio

Decoding MPEG-1 and MPEG-2, layer 1 and 2



Voltage mV 770

S/N dB > 65

Power supply

Mains voltage V/Hz 230 (± 10 %)/50

DC voltage VDC 12

Power consumption (operational mode/stand-by) W 10/-

Connections

RF input/output (loop-through) IEC socket/pin

TV/VCR output 2 x Scart socket


Audio digital output (electrical) Cinch socket

Common Interface/coding system -/Nagravision embedded

General

Ambient temperature range °C +5 to +40

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 260 x 33 x140

Weight kg < 2

Technical data UFC 660si


28 New products

■ Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages

■ Optical and electrical audio output forDolby Digital data stream (AC 3)

■ Composite colour, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable on Scart socket

■ Cinch sockets for L/R signal■ Videotext decoder with 800-page memory

capacity and videotext generation■ Programme search■ Programme position sort function■ DiSEqCTM1.1 and SCR single-cable

control signal■ Infra-red remote control■ Mains switch■ External IR sensor can be connected■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,

batteries, manual, safety notes, Scart cable,power cable

■ An active DVB-T antenna (e.g. BZD 30,BZD 40) can be remote-fed using the RF input

1) CA module not included in product package


UFS 790si 20210125UFS 790sw 20210126

The receivers UFS 790si and UFS 790sw arecombined receivers which enable reception ofboth digital satellite and digital terrestrial TVand radio programmes with one set-top box.A Conax decoding system is already embed-ded. Furthermore, the receivers are equippedwith a Common Interface for a CA module,making it possible to decode additional SatPay TV programmes.The HDMI interface allows one to connect thereceiver to the HDMI interface on an HDMI-capable screen for optimal viewing comfort.The receivers possess a wide range of featuressuch as a 16-digit alphanumeric display whichshows channel names, electrical and opticalaudio outputs for Dolby Digital (AC3) andvideotext with an 800-page memory capacity.The receivers are available in silver and black.

DVB-S/T receivers, Conax embedded and CI

Features■ Reception of digital satellite and digital

terrestrial TV and radio programmes■ 4,000 programme memory positions■ 16-digit alphanumeric display with

status icons shows channel names andprogramme information

■ Conax decoding system embedded■ Common Interface for a CA module ¹)■ HDMI output for optimum transmission

to a HDMI-capable TV set■ Upscaler to upscale Pal signals to 576p,

720p and 1080i■ Electronic programme guide (EPG)

with detailed information ²)■ Suitable for software downloads via

satellite and PC■ 4 favourite channel lists■ Automatic date and time setting via

DVB data stream■ On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages

(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, TR, NL)■ 14 timers; can be programmed

over EPG


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Type UFS 790si UFS 790swOrder no. 20210125 20210126Colour Silver BlackRF characteristics SatInput frequency range MHz 950-2,150Input level range dBµV 44-83Reception threshold (EB/NO) dB < 4.5RF characteristics terr.Input frequency range MHz 174-230 and 470-862Channel bandwidth MHz 7/8, automatic switchingModulation type COFDM 2k, 8kMapping QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAMGuard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8Input level range dBµV 28-86 (at 16 QAM)TV system VideoModulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-S standard/DVB-T standardVideo resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p, 1080iInput data rate Sat/terr. MSymb/s 2-45/5-32Video decoding MPEG-1 and 2 compatibleBit rate MBit/s 1.5-15Frequency range MHz 0.02-5Output voltage Vss 1S/N dB > 53TV system AudioAudio decoding MPEG-1 and 2, layer 1 and 2Sampling rate kHz 32/44.1/48Frequency range kHz 0.04-20Output voltage mVss Typ. 770S/N dB > 65MemoryFlash-RAM MB 4SDRAM MB 16Processor clock speed MHz 150Power supplyMains voltage V/Hz 230 (± 10 %)/50Power consumption (operational mode/stand-by) W < 22/< 2.5LNB supply vert./horiz. V/mA 14/18/max. 400Control signal kHz 22; DiSEqCTM1.1; SCR single-cable systemConnectionsSat-IF input/output F socketTV/VCR output 2 x Scart socketVideo/audio output (digital) 1 x HDMIAudio output (analogue) 2 x Cinch socketAudio digital output (electrical) Cinch socketAudio digital output (optical) Standard optical outputData interface RJ 11 socketCommon Interface/decoding system 1/Conax embeddedGeneralAmbient temperature range °C +5 to +40Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 280 x 45 x 185Weight kg 3.1

Technical data UFS 790si, UFS 790sw


30 New products

■ Optical and electrical audio output forDolby Digital data stream (AC 3)

■ Composite colour picture, Y/C and RGB signal output programmable on Scart socket

■ Cinch sockets for AV signal■ Videotext decoder with 800-page

memory capacity■ Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 picture format

recognition with choice of viewing format■ Channel search■ Channel position sort function■ DiSEqCTM1.0, SCR single-cable system

control signals■ Infra-red remote control■ Mains switch■ An external IR sensor can be connected■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,


1) CA module is not supplied


UFS 710si 20210109UFS 710sw 20210110

The UFS 710si and UFS 710sw are suitablefor the reception of digital satellite TV andradio channels. The integrated Common Interface providesspace for two CA modules for pay-TV chan-nels. The channel names are displayed on the 16-digit alphanumeric display, which also has16 icons giving information on the variousreceiver statuses (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer, ...)Apart from their excellent picture and soundquality the receivers are also quite appealingdue to their modern housings. Despite their small dimensions these receiversshow many features, like an electrical andoptical audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3),a video output and videotext with 800 pagesmemory capacity. The receivers are available in silver and black.

DVB-S receivers with Common Interface

Features■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio

channels■ 4,000 programme memory positions■ 16-digit alphanumeric display with

status-icons shows channel names andprogramme information

■ Common Interface for two CA modules ¹)■ Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer

programming ²)■ Suitable for software downloads via

satellite and PC■ 8 favourite channel lists each for TV

and radio■ Automatic date and time setting via


(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)■ 1,000 timers (serial and interval)■ Language selection for programmes

broadcast in several languages


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Type UFS 710si UFS 710swOrder no. 20210109 20210110

Colour Silver Black

RF characteristics

Input frequency range MHz 950-2,150


Reception threshold (EB/NO) dB < 4.5

TV system Video

Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-S standard


Input data rate MSymb/s 2-45

Video decoding MPEG-1 and 2 compatible




S/N dB > 53

TV system Audio

Audio decoding MPEG-1 and 2, layer 1 and 2



Output voltage mVss Typ. 770

S/N dB > 65

Memory

Flash-RAM MB 4

DDR-Ram MB 16


Power supply

Mains voltage VAC/Hz 230 (± 15 %)/50

Power consumption (operational mode/standby mode) W < 26/< 2.5

LNB supply vertical/horizontal V/mA 14/18/max. 400

Control signal kHz 22; DiSEqCTM1.0; SCR single-cable system

Connections

Sat-IF input/output (loop-through) 2 x F socket


Video output Cinch socket



Audio digital output (optical) Standard optical output

Data interface RJ 11 socket

Common Interface 2

General


Dimensions mm 280 x 49 x 190

Weight kg < 2



32 New products



■ Cinch sockets for AV signal■ Videotext decoder with 800-page

memory capacity■ Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 picture format

recognition with choice of viewing format■ Programme scan■ Programme position sort function■ DiSEqCTM1.0, SCR single-cable system

control signals■ Infra-red remote control■ Mains switch■ An external IR sensor can be connected■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,


1) CA module is not supplied


UFS 705si 20210114UFS 705sw 20210115

The UFS 705si and UFS 705sw receivers aresuitable for the reception of digital satellite TV and radio channels. The integrated Common Interface providesspace for two CA modules for pay-TV channels. Apart from their excellent picture and soundquality these receivers are quite appealing due to their modern housings.The UFS 705si and 705sw receivers showmany features, like an electrical audio outputfor Dolby Digital (AC 3), a video output andvideotext with 800-page memory capacity. The receivers are available in silver and black.

DVB-S receivers with Common Interface

Features■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio

channels■ 4,000 programme memory positions■ 4-digit display■ Common Interface for two CA modules ¹)■ Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer

programming ²)■ Suitable for software downloads via

satellite and PC■ 8 favourite channel lists each for TV

and radio■ Automatic date and time setting via


(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)■ 1,000 timers (serial and interval)■ Language selection for programmes

broadcast in several languages


New products 33

Type UFS 705si UFS 705swOrder no. 20210114 20210115

Colour Silver Black

RF characteristics




TV system Video








S/N dB > 53

TV system Audio





S/N dB > 65

Memory

Flash-RAM MB 4

DDR-Ram MB 16


Power supply





Connections

Sat-IF input/output (loop through) 2 x F socket






Common Interface 2

General



Weight kg < 2



■ Cinch sockets for AV signal

■ Videotext decoder with 800 pages memory capacity

■ Automatic 4:3 and 16:9 picture formatrecognition with choice of viewing format

■ Channel search

■ Channel position sort function

■ DiSEqCTM1.0, SCR single-cable system control signals

■ Infra-red remote control

■ Mains switch

■ An external IR sensor can be connected

■ Delivery scope: Infra-red remote control,batteries, manual, safety notes, Scart cable,power cable


UFS 700si 20210123UFS 700sw 20210124

The UFS 700si and UFS 700sw receivers aresuitable for the reception of free-to-air digitalsatellite TV and radio channels. Apart fromtheir excellent picture and sound quality thesereceivers are also quite appealing due to theirmodern housing.

The receivers show many features, like anelectrical audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), a video output and videotext with 800pages memory capacity.

The UFS 700si and UFS 700sw receivers are available in silver and black.

FTA DVB-S receivers

Features

■ Reception of FTA digital satellite TV and radio channels

■ 4,000 channel memory positions

■ 4-digit display

■ Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer programming ¹)

■ Suitable for software downloads via satellite and PC

■ 8 favourite channel lists each for TV and radio

■ Automatic date and time setting via DVBdata stream

■ On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR)

■ 1,000 timers (serial and interval)

■ Language selection for programmes broadcast in several languages



34 New products

Type UFS 700si UFS 700sw

Order no. 20210123 20210124

Colour Silver Black

RF characteristics




TV system Video








S/N dB > 53

TV system Audio





S/N dB > 65

Memory

Flash-RAM MB 4

DDR-Ram MB 16


Power supply





Connections

Sat-IF input/output (loop through) 2 x F socket






General



Weight kg < 2



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36 New products


MobiSet 2, digital

CAP 600 20310018

■ Turntable with integrated electronic con-troller, planar antenna BAS 60 and cables

■ DVB-S receiver UFS 740sw controls theturntable

■ User friendly due to UFS 740sw on-screendisplay (OSD)

■ The entire turntable can be controlled viathe receiver remote control

■ Automatically lowers when the engine is started

■ Easy to install as only a few cables arerequired (one coaxial and one powercable)

■ Planar antenna BAS 60, pre-assembled on the turntable

■ Automatically lowers to parking positionwhen the engine is started

■ Emergency stop in case of overload

■ Turntable software is updated via the receiver

■ Little space is required for antenna alignment

■ Vehicle Vmax: 130 km/h

■ Aerodynamic construction with only 21 cm in height (when lowered)

■ Delivery scope: Turntable complete withelectronic controller, planar antenna BAS 60, mounting plate, fixings with roofduct, complete set of cables with 10 m coaxial and 8m power cables, DVB-S receiver UFS 740sw, mounting instructionsand user guide

Complete package for fully automatic satellite reception


New products 37

Type CAP 600

Order no. 20310018

LNB 1 output switchable : V/H (14/18 V) low/high (0/22 kHz)

LNB supply voltage V Vertical : 11.5-14, horizontal : 16-19

Input frequency GHz 10.70-12.75

Output frequency MHz 950-1,950/1,100-2,150

Oscillator frequency (L.O.) GHz 9.75/10.60

System quality (G/T) 11.3/12.5 GHz dB/K 13.3/13.7

Supply voltage (vehicle battery) V 10.9-13.8

Current drain, 12 V on-board power supply :– Transient current Typ. 10, max. 12– Satellite search Typ. 3– TV reception A Typ. 1.2– Stand-by mode Typ. 0.024

Current drain, receiver mA Typ. 160

Setting range: – Elevation 0-80– Azimuth ° 370– Skew ± 15

Weight (turnable plus planar antenna) kg 14.5

Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1/23.4

Technical data CAP 600

CA module AlphaCrypt Light

UFZ 100 20410028

■ For DVB-S and DVB-C receivers

■ Integrated juvenile protection function

■ Software update via satellite

AlphaCrypt Light

dB

Test 1Return path output5-65 MHz-20 dB

5-65MHz

85-862MHz

Test 25-862 MHz-20 dB

7-10dB0-20dB0-20dB

230 V

Input5-862 MHz

Output5-862 MHz

22dB

dB

0-20dB0-20dB 28dB

29-32dB

23-26dB

-6dB

Gain

Test socket

Off On

-10dB

0dB

-10 dB

85-862MHz

5-65MHz

Return path

active passive


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■ Integrated adjustable attenuation pads(delivery condition : max. attenuation) and adjustable equalisers

■ Test socket on output -20 dB (with directional coupler)

■ Test socket on input -20 dB (switchablewith jumper) for return path levelling

■ Conforms to: EN 60728-11, EN 50083-2 and EN 60065

■ For indoor mounting

VOS 32/RA 20910018

Features■ House connection amplifier for modern

HFC networks■ Integrated power supply unit■ Die-cast housing with F connectors■ LED to indicate operational mode■ Gain switchable with jumpers through

interstage attenuation (delivery condition :higher gain)

House connection amplifier

Block diagram VOS 32/RA

■ The maximum operational levels also applyfor operation with interstage attenuation

■ Frequency-dependent gain due to integra-ted interstage equaliser (pre-emphasis)

■ Integrated return path 5-65 MHzactive/passive (switchable with jumpers)

■ Interstage equaliser (6 dB) switchable withjumpers (pre-emphasis)


New products 39

Type VOS 32/RA

Order no. 20910018

Forward path

Frequency range MHz 85-862

Gain (switchable) dB 23-26/29-32

Amplitude deviation dB ± 1

Setting range variable attenuator dB 0-20

Setting range equaliser dB 0-20

Setting range interstage attenuation pad (switchable with jumper) dB 0/6

Max. operational level ¹) (60 dB CTB/CSO)– flat dBµV –– with interstage pre-emphasis dBµV 102/102

Noise figure (interstage attenuation 6/0 dB) dB 7/6

Number of outputs 1

Return path


Gain dB -1/28 ²)

Setting range attenuation pad dB 0/10(amplifier input; switchable with jumper)

Setting range attenuation pad (amplifier output) dB 0-20

Setting range equaliser (amplifier output) dB 0-20

Input level density (CINR: 55 dB) dBµV/Hz -6

Dynamic range (input level density) dB 19

Noise figure dB 5

Max. output level 60 dB IM2/IM3 dBµV 112/118

General

Impedance input/output Ω 75

Return loss input/output – forward path ³) dB 14– return path dB 20

RF connections F connector

Test socket output with directional coupler (5-862 MHz) dB -20

Test socket output return path (5-65 MHz) dB -20

Supply voltage VAC 198-253

Power consumption W 7

Operational display LED green

Protection class II

Protection category (to EN 60529) IP 50

Ambient temperature range °C -20 to +55


Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1 (10)/1.7

1) To EN 60728-3; CENELEC raster 42 carriers2) Passive/active switchable3) To EN 60728-3 (category C); starting 40 MHz ≥ 14 dB -1.5 dB/octave, but ≥ 10 dB

Technical data VOS 32/RA


40 New products

EXR 501 20510029

Features

■ For distribution of digital Sat-IF signals(DVB-S and DVB-S2 (HDTV), both polarisations as well as low band/highband from one satellite) and terrestrial signals via cable to up to four receivers ina single-family house

■ No limitation of program variety - thesatellite´s complete program range istransmitted

■ Cascadable single-cable switching matrixwith power supply unit NCF 18 for LNB supply

■ Sustains four DVB-S receivers or two DVB-S and one twin DVB-S receiver or two twin DVB-S receivers on one cable

■ Independent selection of horizontal/verti-cal, low/high band as well as transponderselection from each individual receiver

■ Switching (horizontal/vertical, low/highband) and transponder selection take placein the matrix, controlled by the receiverwith a special DiSEqCTM instruction setconforming to EN 50494

■ For transponder selection, special tunermodules called SCRs (Satellite ChannelRouter) are integrated in the switchingmatrix for conversion to subscriber fre-quencies

■ A fixed subscriber frequency is assigned toeach receiver (twin receivers require twosubscriber frequencies)

Sat-IF distribution system (4 x Sat-IF)Single-cable switching matrix

■ Conforms to single-cable norm EN 50494,i.e. all components of a single-cablesystem that conform to this norm can beintegrated in a Sat system

■ LNB remote feeding via horizontal lowinput. All other inputs are voltage-free

■ Reception of terrestrial range is also possible when the receiver is switched off

■ Cascadable with EXR 551, EXR 552, EXR 554 or EXR 558

■ Can be mounted on installation rails with the ZAH 05 mounting set

■ For indoor installation

suitable for DVB-T


New products 41

EXR 1708 20510027EXR 1718 20510028

Features■ Cascadable multi-switches for distribution of

16 Sat-polarities and terrestrial signals to manyreceivers

■ Only one drop cable is required per receiver (for twin receivers two drop cables are required)

■ Independent choice of polarity horizontal/vertical, low/high, the Sat-positions A/B/C/D by each receiver due to DiSEqCTMcontrol

■ If the receiver is not DiSEqCTM controlled, switching between horizontal/vertical, low/highis on Sat position A, with Tone Burst additional-ly Sat position A/B is possible

■ With an integrated amplifier to reduce tap losses in the Sat range

■ Integrated pre-emphasis to equalise the cable loss

■ The terrestrial range can also be received when the receiver is off

■ Terrestrial range 5-862 MHz passive

■ High decoupling between the outputs

■ Remote feeding via inputs horizontal low. All other inputs are voltage-free (thus operationwith UAS 485 is possible)


EXR 1708■ Multi-switches for 8 connections, with

integrated power supply unit■ Low power consumption due to energy-saving,

short-circuit proof switching power supply■ Cascadable with EXR 1718

EXR 1718■ Multi-switch passage for system extension

by 8 connections each■ Highly cascadable (up to 40 connections)

Sat-IF distribution system (16 x Sat-IF) Multi-switches


42 New products

EXU 908 20510016

Features

■ For distribution of digital Sat-IF signals,DVB-S and DVB-S2 (HDTV), both polari-sations as well as low and high band fromtwo satellites) and terrestrial signals viacable to up to eight receivers

■ No limitation of program variety; completeprogram range of both satellites is transmitted

■ Single-cable matrix with integrated powersupply unit for LNB supply

■ Independent choice of horizontal/vertical,low band/high band, Sat position A/B aswell as selection of transponder can bemade from each individual receiver

■ Switching (horizontal/vertical, low band/high band, Sat position A/B) and transponder selection both take place in the matrix, controlled by the receiverwith a special DiSEqCTM instruction setconforming to EN 50494

■ For transponder selection, special tunermodules called SCRs (Satellite ChannelRouter) are integrated in the matrix forconversion to subscriber band frequencies

■ A fixed subscriber frequency is assigned toeach receiver (twin receivers require twosubscriber frequencies)

■ PIN code locking feature (must be suppor-ted by the receiver) protects the subscriberfrequency from unauthorised access

■ Conforms to single-cable norm EN 50494,i.e. all components of a single-cablesystem that conform to this norm can beintegrated in a Sat system

■ LNB remote feeding via horizontal lowinputs. All other inputs are voltage-free

Sat-IF distribution system (8 x Sat-IF)Single-cable matrix 9 to 8

■ Energy efficiency through stand-by mode(when all receivers are on “stand-by” or “off”)

■ Short-circuit detection and signalling onRF output at start-up

■ Overload detection and signalling onremote feed inputs at start-up

■ Constant SAT output level; AGC-controlledvia input level range

■ Passive feeding of terrestrial range (reception also possible when the Sat receiver is switched off)

■ For the installation of larger systems usingseveral EXU 908 units, the splitters EBC 10, EBC 13 and EBC 14 (all suitablefor single-cable systems) are available for signal distribution on input


suitable for DVB-T


New products 43

EXR 2908 20510019EXR 2998 20510020

Features

■ Cascadable multi-switches to distribute 8 Sat polarities and terrestrial signals to manyreceivers

■ Only one drop cable is required per receiver (for twin receivers two drop cables are required)

■ Independent choice of polarity horizontal/vertical, low/high, Sat position A/B from eachreceiver due to DiSEqC™ control

■ If the receiver is not DiSEqC™ controlled, switching between horizontal/vertical, low/highis on Sat position A, with Tone Burst additionallySat position A/B is possible

■ With an integrated amplifier to reduce tap lossesin the Sat range

■ The pre-emphasis to equalise the cable loss is integrated

■ The terrestrial range can also be received whenthe receiver is turned off

■ Terrestrial frequency range 5-862 MHz passive

■ High decoupling between outputs

■ LNB remote feeding via inputs horizontal low. All other inputs are voltage-free (thus operationwith UAS 485 is possible)


EXR 2908■ Multi-switches for 8 connections, with

integrated power supply unit

■ Low power consumption due to energy-saving,short-circuit proof switching power supply

■ Cascadable with EXR 2998

EXR 2998■ Multi-switch passage for system extension

by 8 connections each

■ Highly cascadable (up to 40 connections)

Sat-IF distribution system Multi-switches

Type EAX 2912 EBX 2920Order no. 20510025 20510022

Inputs 1 x terrestrial 8 x Sat-IF 1 x terrestrial 8 x Sat-IF

Frequency range MHz 5-862 950-2,150 5-862 950-2,150

Through loss (input z trunk output) dB 1.5 z 2 ¹) 0.8 z 1.5 ¹) 4.0 4.0

Connection loss (input z tap/splitter output) dB 12 13 z 11 ¹) 4.0 4.0

Decoupling tap/splitter outputs dB 30 30 25 30

Decoupling trunk dB – 50 – 40

Max. remote feed current (input yz trunk output) mA 1,000 1,000

47-300 MHz > 85Screening factor dB 300-470 MHz > 80

470-1,000 MHz > 751,000-2,150 MHz > 55

Connections F connectors F connectors

Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 112 x 228 x 54.5 112 x 228 x 54.5

Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1 (10)/0.7 1 (10)/0.6

Technical data

Sat-IF distribution systemSat-IF Tap/Splitter

EAX 2912 20510025EBX 2920 20510022

■ Two-way tap and two-way splitter for the Sat-IF distributionsystem (8 x Sat-IF)

■ For signal distribution in very large Sat-IF systems with EXR 29xx multi-switch cascades

■ Remote feeding via input yz trunk output; with separating capacitors on the tap/splitter outputs


EAX 2912■ 2-way tap to connect two EXR 29xx multi-switch cascades

to one trunk■ Nine two-way taps (8 x Sat-IF and 1 x terr. range)

in one housing■ Can be cascaded with more EAX 2912 or EBX 2920 units

EBX 2920■ 2-way splitter to distribute one trunk onto two

EXR 29xx multi-switch cascades■ Nine two-way splitters (8 x Sat IF and 1 x terr. range)

integrated in one housing■ Can be cascaded with more EBX 2920 or EAX 2912

1) Frequency-dependent attenuation


44 New products


New products 45

Type VWS 2900Order no. 20510026Inputs 1 x terrestrial 8 x Sat-IFFrequency range MHz 47-862 950-2,150Gain ¹) dB 17-21 24Setting range attenuator (1 dB steps) dB 0-15 0-15Setting range equalisation dB – 2/4/6Max. output level (interferences 3rd order) dBµV 113 ²) 115 ³)Max. output level (interferences 2nd order) dBµV 104 4) 110 ³)Max. operational level for broadband dBµV 98 –cable systems (up to 862 MHz) 5)Decoupling trunk dB 40Nominal input voltage V 198-253 (50-60 Hz)Voltage secondary V 18Available remote feed current 6) mA 500Nominal input voltage (500/0 mA resistance) W 18/8Protection class/category II (insulated)/IP 30Ambient temperature range °C –20 to +55Dimensions (W x H x D) mm 285 x 148 x 43Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1 (10)/1.1

Technical data

Sat-IF distribution systemMulti-switch distribution network amplifier

VWS 2900 20510026

The VWS 2900 is used for optimum signalprovisioning on the input of larger multi-switch cascades or as cascadable distributionnetwork amplifier to equalise cable ortap/splitter through loss in larger distributionnetworks. ■ Multi-switch distribution network amplifier

for the Sat-range and terrestrial range in a Kathrein-Sat-IF distribution system 8 x Sat-IF

■ Nine amplifiers (8 x Sat-IF and 1 x terrestrial range) in one housing

■ High dynamic range of amplifier units■ High decoupling between the amplifier

units

■ The terrestrial amplifier unit is suitablefor broadband cable systems

■ Settable attenuators (1 dB steps) ineach amplifier unit to adjust the different input levels

■ Integrated pre-equaliser to equalise cable slopes

■ Settable equaliser (2 dB steps) in eachSat-amplifier unit to equalise the cableslopes

■ Low power consumption due to highlyefficient, short-circuit proof switchingpower supply

■ LNB remote feeding via inputs horizon-tal low. All other inputs are voltage-free(enabling operation with UAS 485)


1) Frequency-dependent gain (pre-emphasis)2) 60 dB XMod to EN 50083-53) 35 dB IMod to EN 60728-34) 60 dB IMod to EN 60728-35) To EN 60728-3, 60 dB CTB/CSO, CENELEC raster6) Via inputs horizontal low

suitable for DVB-T


46 New products

UFG 412 20610090

Module carrier with 12 insert positions

Features

■ Designed for installation in 19” cabinets(e.g. the Kathrein TUG 100) and for wall-mounting (UFZ 412 wall-mountingset is then also required)

■ Completely pre-assembled, with powersupply, extractor fans, output couplers,input splitters and cabling (if required,WFS 27 remote-feed diplexer and postamplifier 1681330 can be orderedseparately)

■ Sufficient heat dissipation is ensured usingtwo extractor fans, allowing installationalso in non-acclimatised rooms or in fullyoccupied 19” cabinets

UFO®compact signal processingsystemModule carrier

■ Designed to also allow integration of thedata bus de-multiplexer UFX 314

■ Module carrier of galvanised steel

■ Unit of height : 9 UH

UFG 412/R 20610091

Module carrier with 12 insert positions

Features

■ Designed for installation in 19” cabinets(e.g. the Kathrein TUG 100) and for wall-mounting (UFZ 412 wall-mounting set isthen also required)

■ Completely pre-assembled, with two powersupplies, redundancy unit, extractor fans,output couplers, input splitters and cabling(if required, WFS 27 remote-feed diplexerand postamplifier 1681330 can be ordered separatelty)

■ Sufficient heat dissipation is ensured usingtwo extractor fans, allowing installation innon-acclimatised rooms or in fully occu-pied 19” cabinets

■ Increased operational security with half-load parallel operation of both powersupplies through the redundancy unit

UFO®compact signal processing systemModule carrier

■ Designed to allow integration of the data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314

■ Module carrier of galvanised steel■ Unit of height : 9 UH


■ Dimensions (mm): 483 x 400 x 350(Installation depth 265)

■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg) : 1/12.5

■ For indoor installation■ Dimensions (mm): 483 x 400 x 350

(Installation depth 265)■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg) : 1/15.0

UFZ 412 20610092

Features

■ To mount the UFG 412 and UFG 412/RUFO®compact module carriers on a wall

■ Required if the module carrier is to beinstalled in open access areas. Providesprotection against unauthorised access

■ The accessory set comprises :– Plastic side plates with recessed grips– A detachable and lockable galvanised

and coated sheet steel front cover– A UFO®compact individual module

carrier launch amplifier (1681330), (24 dB gain, max 100 dBuV output)and the WFS 27 remote feed diplexer


UFO®compact signal processing systemWall mounting set

UFZ 394 20610097

Features

■ Common Interface (CI) retrofit set, forinsertion of two CA modules

■ Suitable for the UFO 394 DVB-S trans -coder and the UFO 371/TP DVB-S(2)QAM transmodulator

■ Re-fitting can easily be carried out by the specialist dealer

■ Power input e.g. via 2 x AlphaCrypt CA modules :12.5 V/160 mA, 5 V/70 mA


UFO®compact signal processing systemCommon Interface (CI) retrofit set


New products 47

UFX 314 20610071

Features

■ To centrally control all UFO®compactchannel units that are inserted in UFG3xx base/extension units or UFG 412base units

■ Each UFO®compact module is indivi -dually connected to the UFX 314 with a control cable

■ Required if the USW 30 software isused, for NIT matching (cable-NIT),channel filtering, and CAT processingwith the UFO 3xx/TP DVB transmodulators

■ Complete incl. connection cable to themodules and UFG 3xx base/extension unitor UFG 412 base unit fixing material

■ Can be refitted on older UFO®compactsystems (from UFO 335/365 on; requiredcentral controller software version: at leastV 9.20, with restrictions as of V 7.00)

■ Control of the individual modules with theUFO®compact controller or PC/laptop plusUSW 30 software

■ Enables the remote control/remote main -tenance of UFO®compact systems by means of a modem and telephone circuit or of an LAN

■ Local operation with UFO®compact controller

■ Local operation via USB port by means of a PC/laptop plus USW 30 software

■ Operation via Ethernet interface (locally or via LAN with TCP/IP protocol) by meansof a PC/laptop plus USW 30 software

UFO®compact signal processing systemData bus de-multiplexer

■ A modem can be connected to the USBport of the UFX 314 via RS 232 interfaceby means of an RS 232 adaptor cable(recommended modems: see USW 30;recommended adaptor cable : adaptor withFTDI or prolific chip set)

■ Up to 2,048 UFX 314 can be connectedvia one or more Ethernet splitter(switch/hub), and be commonly controlledin groups of 8 units each

■ Power supply for the UFX 314 and thecontroller that may be connected to it via aseparate connection from the UFG xxxpower supply unit

■ Supply voltage: 12.5 V

■ Current drain: Approx. 200 mA (without controller and USB device)

■ Max. 900 mA (with controller and USBdevice)

■ Dimensions (W x H x D) without cable in mm: 384 x 23 x 81



48 New products

Technical data

Type Frenquency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level CurrentOrder no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate Output setting drain

Input Output MER level range47-100/

950-2150 1) 110-862 2) (dBµV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBµV) (dBµV) (V/mA)

UFO 371/TP 91 (QAM 256) 81-91(QAM 256)5/610

20610086 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 41 85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64)12.5/580

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1) Settable in 1 MHz steps2) Settable in the 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in the 250 kHz raster3) Settable (Stuffing)

UFO 371/TP 20610086

Features■ DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for insertion

into the UFG 3xx UFO®compactbase/extension units and the UFG 4xxbase units

■ To process the signals of a DVB-S transponder or a HDTV transponder inCATV systems

■ Transmodulates a QPSK modulated DVB-Ssignal or 8PSK modulated DVB-S2 signalinto a QAM modulated output signal

■ The whole channel unit is inserted in one module

■ Two inputs A/B, settable via the centralcontroller (e.g. for H/V switching and tocreate the cable-NIT for two polarisations)

■ DiSEqCTM1.0 to control external multi-switches

■ All essential transmission parameters can be set via the central controller

■ The output level can be set and switchedoff via the controller

■ Adjacent channel compatible■ MPEG transport stream processor :

– To set a constant output data rate(Stuffing) with PCR correction

– With channel filter to remove individualTV and radio channels (projected viasoftware update; easy setting using theUSW 30 and UFX 31x)

UFO®compact signal processing systemDVB-S(2)-QAM transmodulator

– For NIT matching (cable NIT; additionally UFX 31x is required)

– For CAT matching, e.g. to set the operator-ID (projected via softwareupdate)

■ QAM modulator for 16/32/64/128/256QAM (factory setting: 64 QAM)

■ MPEG transport stream processor andQAM modulator as an FPGA solution withoutstanding MER and shoulder attenuationvalues

■ Software updates via controller interface■ Extendable with UFZ 394 Common

Interface retrofit set to add two CA modules

■ Required central controller software version : at least V 9.20

■ Ambient temperature range for operation in :– Base unit with extraction fans

(UFG 412) : -20 to +50 °C– Base/extension unit without extraction

fans (UFG 3xx) : -20 to +40 °C■ Dimensions (W x H x D)

in mm: 265 x 27 x 170■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg) : 1/0.85

ChCh


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Technical data

Type Frequency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level CurrentOrder no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate Output setting drain

Eingang Ausgang MER level range47-100/

950-2,150 1) 110-862 2) (dBµV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBµV) (dBµV) (V/mA)

UFO 372/TP 91 (QAM 256) 81-91(QAM 256)5/1,200

20610084 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64)12.5/760

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1) Settable in 1 MHz steps2) Settable in the 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in the 250 kHz raster3) Settable (Stuffing)

UFO 372/TP 20610084

Features■ Twin DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for inser-

tion into the UFG 3xx UFO®compactbase/extension units and the UFG 4xxbase units

■ To process the signals of two DVB-S transponders or two HDTV transponders in CATV systems

■ Transcodes two QPSK modulated DVB-Ssignals or two 8PSK modulated DVB-S2signals into two QAM modulated outputsignals

■ The whole channel unit is inserted in one module




■ The two output channels can be individually set

■ The two output levels can be commonly set or individually switched off via the controller

■ Adjacent channel compatible

UFO®compact signal processing systemDVB-S(2) QAM twin transmodulator

■ MPEG transport stream processor :– To set a constant output data rate

(Stuffing) with PCR correction– With channel filter to remove individual

TV and radio channels (projected viasoftware update; easy setting using theUSW 30 and UFX 31x)

– For NIT matching (cable NIT; additional-ly UFX 31x is required)

– For CAT matching, e.g. to set the opera-tor-ID (projected via software update)

■ QAM modulator for 16/32/64/128/256QAM (factory setting : 64 QAM)

■ MPEG transport stream processor andQAM modulator as an FPGA solution withoutstanding MER and shoulder attenuationvalues

■ Software updates via controller interface■ Ambient temperature range for

operation in :– Base unit with extraction fans


fans (UFG 3xx) : -20 to +40 °C■ Required central controller software

version : at least V 9.20■ Dimensions (W x H x D)

in mm: 265 x 27 x 170■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg) : 1/1.0

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50 New products


New products 51

UFO 394 20610096

Features■ DVB-S channel unit for insertion into the

UFG 3xx UFO®compact base/extensionunits and the UFG 4xx base units

■ Transcodes two TV or radio channels from one transponder into two analoguePAL-TV channels

■ TV standards: B/G, D/K or I■ Two inputs A/B, settable via the central

controller (e.g. for H/V switching)■ All essential transmission parameters

can be set via the central controller■ Direct selection of TV or radio channels of

the received transponder as their namesare displayed on the controller

■ Automatic format recognition (4:3 or16:9). In 16:9 reception optionallyLetterbox or Pan & Scan conversion

■ Wide-screen signalling (WSS) so that broadcasts transmitted in 16:9 format arecorrectly displayed on wide-screen TV sets

■ The two output channels are individuallysettable

■ The levels of the two output channels canbe commonly set and individually switchedoff via the controller

■ Digital satellite reception over the widesymbol rate range of 2-45 MS/s (SCPC and MCPC)

■ Switchable audio/video interface (15-pole SubMin-D socket) in channel unit twin-A

UFO®compact signal processing systemQPSK-PAL twin DVB transcoder

■ Adjacent channel compatible■ Videotext and VPS insertion■ DVB and teletext subtitling■ Teletext deactivation and LED display

suppression (separate (de)activation)■ Audio modes: mono, stereo, dual/2-tone,

dual-A, dual-B (if two different audio signals are transmitted in one audio-PID)

■ Black screen video signal generation toinsert a radio channel into a TV channel,e.g. in hotels (possible on both channels;DVB-T signal is required to generate black screen video signal)

■ Radio text to show the station name or a user-defined text

■ Software updates via controller interface■ Extendable with the UFZ 394 Common

Interface retrofit set to add two CA modules

■ Readout and operation of the CAM menuand selection of the subtitle languages viathe OSD of a test TV set

■ Required central controller software version: at least V 9.30, for USW 30 software : at least 3.2

■ Ambient temperature range for operation in :– Base unit with extraction fans


fans (UFG 3xx) : -20 to +40 °C

Technical data

Type Frequency range Input Input Signal-to- Max. output Video/audio CurrentOrder no. (MHz) level data rate noise ratio 3) level/ carrier level drain

Input Output S/N setting spacing47-100/ weighted range T1/T2

950-2,150 1) 110-862 2) (dBµV) (MS/s) (dB) (dBµV) (dB) (V/mA)

UFO 394 5/75020610096 48-85 2–45 60 91/85-95 16/20 12.5/650

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1) Settable in 1 MHz steps and fine tuning through AFC1) Settable in the 7/8 MHz channel raster, fine tuning in the 50 kHz raster3) Channel unit‘s intrinsic value (57.5 dB with 48 channel units)

Ch ChCh

■ Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 265 x 27 x 170


Technical data

Type Frequency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level CurrentOrder no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate output setting drain

Input Output MER level range47-100/

950-2,150 1) 110-862 2) (dBµV) (MS/s) (MS/s) (dB) (dBµV) (dBµV) (V/mA)

UFO 373/MX 91 (QAM 256) 81-91(QAM 256)5/420

20610087 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64)12.5/700

31/7

1) Tuning in 1 MHz increments2) Tuning in an 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in 250 kHz increments3) Settable in the operational mode „Stuffing“ Preliminary data; subject to change

UFO 373/MX 20610087

Features■ DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for installation

in the UFG 3xx or the UFG 4xx UFO®compact base/extension units

■ To process signals from two DVB-Sat (or HDTV) transponders into a QAM modulated output signal

■ Enables filtering (or selection) of individualprogrammes from two QPSK modulatedDVB-S signals (or 8PSK modulated DVB-S2 signals), multiplexing of bothtransport streams and transmodulation of these into a QAM modulated outputchannel

■ Whole channel unit integrated in one module




■ The output level can be set and switchedoff via the controller

■ Adjacent channel compatible

UFO®compact signal processing systemDVB-S(2) transmodulator/multiplexer

■ MPEG transport stream processor :– To set a constant output data rate (Stuffing)

with PCR correction– With channel filter to remove (or select)

individual TV and radio channels (easy setting using the USW 30 and UFX 31x)

– For NIT conversion (cable NIT; UFX 31x is additionally required)

– For CAT conversion, e.g. to insert an operator ID

■ QAM modulator for 16/32/64/128/256 QAM(factory setting : 64 QAM)

■ MPEG transport stream processor and QAMmodulator based on a FPGA design with out-standing MER and shoulder attenuationvalues

■ Software updates via controller interface■ Ambient temperature range for operation in :

– Base unit with extraction fans (UFG 412) : -20 to +50 °C

– Base/extension unit without extraction fans(UFG 3xx) : -20 to +40 °C

■ Required central controller software version :at least V 9.30

■ Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 265 x 27 x 170


ChCh Ch


52 New products


New products 53

Technical data

Type Connection Frequency range/Connection loss Through loss Decoupling 1)

Order no. (MHz/dB) (dB) (dB)

5-47 47-68 87,5-108 125-862 950-2150 Return B I FM VHF/UHF Sat-IF

ESC 30 TV 1.0 1.0 – –21110013 Radio 2.0 – –

Sat-IF 1.0 – –

ESC 44 TV 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 VHF/UHF: VHF/UHF:21110014 Radio 14.0 14.0 14.0 14.0 0.8 > 44

ESC 84 TV 1.8 1.8 1.8 1.8 – –21110009 Radio 6.2 6.2 6.2 – –

1) Between two subscribers

ESC 30 21110013ESC 44 21110014ESC 84 21110009

a ESC 30Single outlet, 3-way, for stub and star-wired systems in Sat in-house distributionsystems. With DC passage via satelliteconnection (max. 24 V/320 mA, 22 kHz and DiSEqCTM signal)

a ESC 44Broadband directional coupler outlet, 2-way, for loop-through systems in MATVand community antenna systems

a ESC 84Broadband single connection outlet, 2-way, for stub and star-wired systems inMATV and community antenna systems

a Conform to : EN 60728-11 and EN 50083-2

a Solid diecast housing

a With screw and claw fixing, suitable for in-wall mounted insulating sockets with a diameter of 55-65 mm

a Suitable for almost all installation programmes

a Connection : TV - IEC (pin)Radio - IEC (socket)Sat-IF - F (socket)

a Screening factor : 5-300 MHz > 85 dB300-470 MHz > 80 dB

470-1,000 MHz > 75 dB1,000-2,150 MHz > 55 dB

a Packing unit/weight (pc./kg) : 50/4.7-5.3

Accessories for the distribution networkOutlets

Note :In case of a persistent frequency bar, the frequency gaps below and above the FM range are also transmitted.


54 New products

VGF 939 24410082

Features■ Newest GaAs-MMIC technology

■ Innovative operation :– Settings carried out on slide switches– Device settings can be reproduced

exactly– Fewer insert cards and attenuation

pads required

■ Integrated diplexers for optimised data

■ Very high output level at lowest inter -modulation interference products (also for interstage attenuation)

■ Pluggable loop-through output

■ One or two output(s) configurable

■ Active return path with various setting possibilities is integrated

■ Return path can also be operated passively

■ 15 MHz high pass in the return path canbe activated

■ Ingress Control Switch (ICS)

■ HMS monitorable (option)

■ Insert position for additional functions inthe forward path (e.g. de-emphasis)

■ Bi-directional test socket on the amplifierinput

■ Directional coupler test socket on the forward path output and on return pathamplifier

■ Test socket on return path input

■ Insertion of test signals for the return path possible

■ LED as function indicator

Distribution network amplifier

■ Highly efficient switched mode power sup-ply unit

■ Advanced remote power concept :– Newly developed remote feed coils– Remote feed current: Max. 7 A per con-

nection, local insertion max. 10 A totally– Remote feeding possibilities : By choice

via all RF connections or local connector(power passing)

■ Surge absorber on all RF connections andin the switched mode power supply unit

■ Power management: Unused amplifierstage switch-off for reduced power consumption

■ Diecast housing with PG 11 connectors

■ Easy connection of large cable fittings dueto extended thread distance

■ Outdoor operation possible: Housing protection class IP 54

■ Test sockets : F connectors (internal)

Note :For operation with one input and one output no plug-in cards are required

Note :The PG 11-IEC (f) adaptors are not included in the delivery scope


New products 55

Attenuation or

Pre-emphasis

Current

Temperature

Ub

ICS

TVM 850/H

Monitoring transponder(HMS)

2 / 0 / 4 dB 2 / 0 / 4 dB6 / 0 / 12 dB 6 / 0 / 12 dB

5 - 65 MHz

85 - 862 MHz85 - 862 MHz

5 - 65 MHz

4 / 0 / 8 dB

Test 3-10 dB

4 / 0 / 8 dB

0 / -8 dB / "switched-off"

Interstage

Pre-emphasis Pre-emphasis

dB

Pre-emphasis5-65 MHz internal

Attenuation

Attenuation Attenuation

dB dB

dB

Ingressdetection

Option

15A T3,15AL

Switched-mode power supply

Optionmax. 7 A

power passing: 10 A32-72 VAC

Input

PG11

Loop-through

PG11

Output 2

PG11

Output 1

PG11= Slide switch

Test 2 -20 dB

Option

De-emphasis

dB

Outputdistribution

panel

internal

Return path measurement or test signal insertion

D

A

C

B

E

A/B/E/D=15A fuse

Option

Test 1-20 dB

internal

bi-directional

Inputdistribution

panel(loop-through)

v = 14 dB

-30 dB

v = 22 dB-20 dB

2 / 0 / 4 dB3 / 0 / 6 dB

30 dB21 dB

Switched-off

5 MHz

15 MHz

dB

6 / 0 / 12 dB

dB

Attenuation

1 / 0 / 2 dB 3 / 0 / 6 dB

v = 16 dB

passive

active

(Return path:P = 70 dBµV)nominal

(P = 60 dBµV)nominal

0 / 10 dB

S10

Accessories

■ EBC 90 (order no. 24510053) - 2-way splitter

■ EAC 93 (order no. 24510057) - Tap 2.5/6 dB



■ ERZ 940 (order no. 24510059) - De-emphasisEqualiser (cable simulator) 862 MHz, 7 dB fixed

■ ERZ 630 (order no. 24510108) - Equaliser 85-630 MHz, switchable 0-16 dB in 2 dB steps

■ ERS 800 (order no. 24510109) - System equaliser

■ TVM 850H (26210077) - Monitoring transponderHMS (5-42 MHz), frequency agile

Block diagramme

Distribution network amplifier


56 New products

ORA 9022 24710023ORD 20 24710040ORD 21 24710092

Features■ Modular FTTC fibre node Internal optical

interfaces for full outdoor operation (protection class IP 54)

■ Optical interfaces optionally on the deviceexterior to enable external connection

■ Innovative operational concept : using electronic tuning elements, set usingHTE 10 hand-held unit

■ Electronically settable return path matrix :

■ Redundant operation

■ Return path segmentation

■ Automatic switch-over in case of signalinterruption

■ WDM couplers or splitters can be integrated optionally

■ Latest GaAs-MMIC technology

■ Fully redundant operation in forward andreturn path possible

■ 1 or 2 receiver modules pluggable

■ 1 or 2 high level outputs (2 separate end stages)

■ Output level up to 112 dBµV

■ “Plug-and-Play” by combination of AGC(optical input) and ALSC (2 pilots)

■ Automatic levelling in the forward path

■ Extremely low-noise receiver (best devicein its class)

■ 1 or 2 return path transmitter modulespluggable for segmentation or redundancy,see OSR 900x

Optical compact receiver

■ Optical return path transmitter modulesavailable in DFB/CWDM technology

■ Monitorable by optional HMS transpondermodule

■ Easy module replacement

■ Highly efficient switched mode power supply unit

■ Die-cast housing with PG 11 connections

■ LED indicates operational mode

■ 2 integrated diplex filters 65/85 MHz

■ Ingress Control Switch at each return pathinput

■ Ingress test point for each return path input(externally accessible), can be optionally used as a broadband input

■ Many EMS functions

■ Optical connectors : SC/APC or E-2000

Note :An ORD 2x receiver module is required for operation. If configured with one output, no insert card is required for the output insert position.

Note :The IEC connectors shown are not included in the scope of delivery.


New products 57

Accessories

■ ORD 20 (order no. 24810040) : Receiver module, -8 ... -1 dBm

■ ORD 21 (order no. 24810092) : Wide-range receiver module, -7 ... +2 dBm

■ OSR 900x (order no. 246102xx) : Return path transmitter

■ HTE 10 (order no. 25010005) : Hand-held unit

■ EBC 00 (order no. 24510060) : Plug-in null-card for one output

■ EBC 90 (order no. 24510053) : Splitter (2 outputs symmetrical)

■ EAC 93 (order no. 24510057) : Tap-off 2.5/6 dB



Block diagramme

HP

LP

HP

LP

TP

dB

dB

dB

E

E

TP/ Broadband inputMonitoring transponder TVM 850

Power supply

E

E

Return path transmitterICS

ICS

ORD 2x

ORD 2x

WDM

(optional)

OSR 900x

OSR 900x

Output plug-in position:

Jumper or

EBC 90

EAC 93

EAC 90

EAC 94

Return path transmitter

WDM

(optional)

Return path

matrix

Universal

plug-in position

AGC

O

O

O

O

TP/ Broadband input

Optical compact receiver


58 New products

Type TVO 1024

Order no. 25110033


Gain, electronically settable dB 0 to 24

Slope, electronically settable dB 0 to 16

Frequency response (7-870 MHz) dB ± 0.8

Frequency response (5-1000 MHz) dB ± 1.5

Input level narrowcast input ¹), relative to main input dB + 14

Max. output level ²), CSO > 60 dB, CTB > 60 dB dBµV 106

Return loss 5-65 MHz dB > 18

Return loss 47-1000 MHz dB 18 -1/oct., > 15

Noise figure 5-870 MHz dB 6.5

Noise figure 870-1000 MHz dB 7.5

Impedance Ω 75

Power consumption normal operation W 9

Power consumption stand-by mode W 1

1) 14 dB directional coupler2) CENELEC raster, 42 channels, flat

Technical data

Broadband amplifier, 5-1000 MHz

TVO 1024 25110033

■ Broadband amplifier for universal use in forward and return paths

■ For use in the optical broadband platform KOBRA

■ Automatic load control (can be switched off)

■ Frequency range 5-1000 MHz

■ Gain 0 ... 24 dB, electronically settable

■ Slope 0 ... 16 dB, electronically settable

■ Main input for broadcast signals and secondary input for narrowcast signals

■ Test socket for output signal

■ Stand-by mode for low power consumption

■ RS 485 interface


New products 59

Type OBM 113S-E OBM 213S-E OBM 413D-E OBM 116S-E OBM 216D-E OBM 416D-E

Order no. 24910028 24910029 24910030 24910031 24910032 24910033

Optical wave length nm 1,540-1,560

Optical interfaces E-2000

Optical return loss dB 50

Optical input level dBm -4 ... +10

Noise figure (at 0 dBm) dB < 4.8

Optical output level per output dBm 13 13 13 16 16 16

Optical output power tolerance (1551-1556/1548-1560 nm) dB ± 0.5/0.8

No. of outputs 1 2 4 1 2 4

No. of pump lasers 1 1 2 1 2 2

Power consumption, operation W 12 12 24 12 24 36

Power consumption, stand-by W 6 6 10 6 10 10

No. of required slots in KBP 40xxR 2 2 2 2 2 2

Technical data

Optical amplifiers

OBM 113S-E 24910028OBM 213S-E 24910029OBM 413D-E 24910030OBM 116S-E 24910031OBM 216D-E 24910032OBM 416D-E 24910033

■ Amplification of optical signals in the 1550 nm range

■ Optical output power 13 or 16 dBm, 1-4 outputs, depending on type

■ Monitoring of optical input and outputlevels and pump laser current

■ 1 or 2 pump lasers, type dependant

■ Automatic switch-off in case of low input level

■ Low noise figure

■ Stand-by mode for low power consumption

■ Requires two or three slots in the opticalbroadband platform KBP 40xxR

■ Optical interfaces : E-2000, 0.1 dB-type(other connectors on request)

Type OTR 926E-C11-C12/-C13-C14/-C15-C16/-C17-C18Order no. 2461013x


OPTICAL RECEIVERWave length range nm 1,280-1,610

Optical input level dBm -6 to +4

Optical return loss dB > 45

Equivalent input noise current at Popt in = -4 dBm pA/√Hz 6.0

RF frequency range MHz 47-870

Nominal output level (4 % OMI) dBµV 71.5

Return loss at 85 MHz dB > 19 - 1/oct., > 16 min.

Impedance Ω 75

OPTICAL TRANSMITTERSWave lengths nm 1471-1491/1511-1531/1551-1571/1591-1611 ± 3

Optical output level dBm 6


Nominal input level (5 % OMI) dBµV 75 (± 6 software-configurable)

Relative intensity noise (RIN) dB/Hz -149

Impedance Ω 75

Return loss dB 18

Test socket (per transmitter) dB -20 ± 1.5

Pilot frequency kHz 625


Technical data

Optical transceiver, 2 return path transmitters 6 dBm

OTR 926E-C11-C12 24610132OTR 926E-C13-C14 24610133OTR 926E-C15-C16 24610134OTR 926E-C17-C18 24610135

■ The optical transceiver is used in glass-fibre amplifier stations

■ Opto-electrical conversion of forward pathsignals and electro-optical conversion ofreturn path signals

■ Two optical return path transmitters

■ CWDM DFB lasers with optical isolator, 6 dBm

■ Extremely low-noise optical receiver withsoftware-configurable RF output level

■ Configurable optical transmitters, eachequipped with one input test socket

■ Controlled optical output level and pilot-controlled optical modulation index

■ Ingress Control Switch (ICS)

■ Several management features :– Optical input and output level

monitoring– Line code ID for optical transmitters


60 New products

Type ORR 40E

Order no. 24710012


Optical wave length nm 1,280-1,610

Optical input level range dBm -11 ... +2

Optical return loss dB 40


RF output level at OMI = 5 % dBµV 75

Frequency response dB ± 0.75

Return loss at 47 MHz dB 20

Pilot frequency range kHz 590-640

Pilot control range dB 26

Optical modulation index pilot % 5

Test socket dB -20 ± 1.5

Technical data

Optical return path receiver, 4-way

ORR 40E 24710012

■ Opto-electrical conversion of return path signals

■ Four individual receivers, each can be disabled separately

■ Redundant operation possible

■ Optical power detection on all inputs

■ Pilot-controlled

■ Wide optical input power range

■ LON interface

■ Linecode ID recognition

■ Very low power consumption

■ Optical interfaces : E-2000, 0.1 dB-type

■ RF interfaces : IEC sockets


New products 61

Type TVB 816K

Order no. 25110030

Impedance Ω 75


Input level (flat) dBµV 69.5

Nominal output level AB/C at 862 MHz dBµV 96

Slope (qKx characteristics) dB 6-7

Pilot frequency lower pilot MHz 121

Pilot frequency upper pilot MHz 610

Control range cable equivalent at 862 MHz dB -6.5 to +2.5

Test socket (reference AB/C output) dB -20

EMF output (reference AB/C output) dB -20

Technical

Trunk amplifier

TVB 816K 25110030

■ TVB 816K trunk amplifier provides the output levels for the A/B lines in the coax amplifier point, with correspondingpre-emphasis

■ Fine equalisation of the coax cable andexact deviation control of the attenuationcaused by variations in temperature with a 2-pilot control integrated in the module

■ 5 outputs (5 x AB-line level)

■ LEDs indicate alarms in case of RF signalfailure and in case of any faulty monitoringfunction

■ On the test socket, the RF signal of theA/B lines, lowered by 20 dB, can betapped off

■ Additionally, the TVB 816K provides anoutput to tap off a forward monitoringcarrier

■ For field length of 25 dB and a frequency range up to 862 MHz

■ Suitable equaliser : ERZ 925A, order no. 272687


62 New products

Type TVR 12DI

Order no. 25110032

RF DATA (RF INPUTS 1-5)

Impedance Ω 75


Nominal input level dBµV 75

Through loss Ingress Control Switch (ICS) 1st setting dB 0

Through loss Ingress Control Switch (ICS) 2nd setting dB 8

Through loss Ingress Control Switch (ICS) 3rd setting dB > 45

Nominal gain at 65 MHz in mode “High Gain” dB 19

Nominal gain at 65 MHz in mode “Low Gain” dB 9

Parallel loss in mode “High Gain” (settable in 0.5 dB steps) dB 0-15.5

Parallel loss in mode “Low Gain” (settable in 0.5 dB steps) dB 0-7

Pre-emphasis qKx cable equivalent (settable in 0.5 dB steps) dB 0-5

INTEGRATED HMS TRANSPONDER

Frequency range downstream (settable in 50 kHz steps) MHz 75-162

Frequency range upstream (settable in 50 kHz steps) MHz 5-42

Technical data

Return path amplifier/HMS monitoring transponder with integrated DIB-module

TVR 12 DI 25110032

■ The TVR 12 DI return path amplifier couples the return path signals of the A/B and C lines in the coax or fibre glassamplifier point

■ The return path amplifier can be cascadedup to 20 times in net level 3 or 2.2d

■ Integrated Dynamic Ingress Blocking (DIB) module :– for automatic Ingress suppression

■ Fine adjustment of slope and output levelcan be carried out on the device using thekeypad

■ A second output for redundancy operation is available for application inthe fibre amplifier point

■ The TVR 12 DI return path amplifiermay be used in both amplifier points inBK 450 technology and in modern BK systems up to 614 or 862 MHz

■ The HMS transponder for amplifier point monitoring is integrated

■ Easy commissioning due to automaticpresetting of the electronic actuators


New products 63

Type TVM 850/HOrder no. 26210077

Input frequency range MHz 75-90.5


Output frequency range MHz 5-42

Max. output level dBµV 105


Monitoring protocol HMS

Suitable for VGF 939, VGP 90xx, ORA 9022

Technical data

Monitoring transponder HMS protocol, frequency-agile

TVM 850/H 26210077

■ Monitoring transponder for compact andhouse connection amplifiers and opticalcompact receivers (see table)

■ Monitors various parameters such as voltage, current drain and internal temperature

■ Controls the Ingress-Control switch in correspondingly equipped devices

■ Transmission in the HMS protocol

■ Frequency-agile in range 5-42 MHz


64 New products


Fairs 65

In 2006 the scene of the “3GSM WorldCongress” was relocated from Cannes toBarcelona. This year, the world’s premiermobile event enjoyed a second successful yearin the sprawling Catalan city of Barcelona withan increase in both the quantity and quality ofvisitors. Approximately 55,000 visitors fromacross the world gathered at the Congress todo business; a significantly higher numbercompared to last year, when 50,000 visitorscame. This year’s Congress hosted 1,300 exhi-bitors; that’s an increase of about 35 percent.“The trade show itself is no place to actuallymake up our accounts, rather it is a place toattract new business”, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein(2nd left on the photo) explained and went on: “To us, the opportunity to establish business relationships with customers fromAsian, African and Arab countries is of the highest importance. Here in Barcelona state-of-the-art technology is presented, and our product innovations attract a lot of attention.”

What was of particular interest to the visitorswas a base station antenna system that is fullyintegrated in a compact fibreglass radome,which is the smallest antenna of that kind

KATHREIN at the “3GSM World Congress” in BarcelonaThe world’s leading mobile communications conference & exhibition

Tetra World Congress `07Kathrein quality in demand

On the photo (from left) : Christian Harell, Manager of KATHREIN-France, Noreddine Boumzebra,General Manager of Mauritel Mobiles Mauritania, and Mohamed Waled, KATHREIN-France representative in Mauritania.

presently available on the market. The visitorswere also astonished by a micro-link antennamade by the new Italian KATHREIN-subsidiary

The Rosenheim antenna specialist Kathrein, their Spanish representative ESB Sistemas and KATHREIN-France all took part in the “Tetra World Congress ’07” in Madrid.

The largest international conference on professional digital mobile communication systems for public authorities and organisations with securityduty was coupled with an exhibition, recording a total of over 2,000 visitors and80 stands. Compared to the last Tetra conference (TErrestrial TRunked RAdio),which took place in Frankfurt, interest has grown considerably, with 25 % moreprofessional visitors in Spain.

For the industrial engineer Heino Cumpanas (in picture, 4th from left, withSpanish customers), of Kathrein Marketing in Rosenheim, there is a distinct trendin the sales of antennas for mobile communications : “Quality products are takingabsolute precedence over “cheap” ones. This fits our strategy perfectly, recentlyallowing us to drive out a competitor in Croatia.”

FAINI, which is available all over the worldthrough Kathrein’s sales channels.

6,059 exhibitors from 77 countries presentednew products, ideas and services in the field of IT and communications technology.

“So once more the CeBIT underscored its sig-nificance as the world’s most important ITfair”, company boss Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein(left) said at Kathrein’s stand, and went on:“This fair is of the utmost importance to theindustry although the ‘3GSM World’, plainlythe leading mobile communications tradeshow, has just taken place in Barcelona, andalthough the IFA in Berlin takes place rightbefore the Christmas trade. 2,748 of the exhibitors here are from Germany, another3,311 come from other countries.”

The Bavarian Undersecretary of State, HansSpitzner (centre), was impressed by Kathrein’sproduct innovations. Prof. Dr. Anton Kathreinand Kathrein managing-director Alois Trepesch(right) showed him several UMTS antennasand RET systems.

“CeBIT 2007” in Hanover :

KATHREIN presents new UMTS antennas and RET systems

“CabSAT 2007”

KATHREIN Middle East banks on boom in Dubai

“At present Dubai is the linchpin in one of themost vibrant markets in the world”, Prof. Dr.Anton Kathrein said at the CabSat fair in earlyMarch, and continued: “Here business peopleinvest in new technologies. This trade show for

UMTS - short for Universal MobileTelecommunications System is thethird generation mobile communi-cation standard. With it, fast datatransmission and complex multi-media applications are made possible. The Remote Electrical Tilt,‘RET’, is a system which enablesremote controlling of the electro-nical downtilt of an antenna. It is used mainly in mobile communication systems, and serves among other things for the minimisation of costs.

satellite communication and trans-mission-reception technology in thebroadcast field numbers among themost important shows for the boo-ming markets in the Middle East.”

More than 400 exhibitors frommore than 50 countries presentedtheir products and services to over8,000 visitors. The antenna spe cia-lists from Rosenheim shareda stand with their subsidiaryCityCom GmbH and KATH-REIN Middle East, whichcoordinates Kathrein's effortsin the Gulf States via Dubai.

Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Vogt ofKathrein’s BCA department

appreciated the efforts in this region:“In November we and T-SystemsInternational realised a DVB-H systemwith six transmitters and more than 30 in-house antenna stations for the

“Asia Games” taking place in Doha. DVB-Henables TV reception on the mobile phone.Within the next few days a UHF antenna willbe delivered to Dubai World Trade Center, andNokia commissioned us to develop, produceand deliver an antenna to the city of Riyadh inSaudi Arabia. Apart from that, we are alsoimplementing important antenna projects inOman and Qatar.”


66 Fairs

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (left) is standing next to Ali HamadAlwan of “Etisalat”, Abu Dhabi, at the Kathrein-stand at the“CabSAT 2007” fair in Dubai

Sales representative Paul Smith of Kathrein in Rosenheimwith engineer Amani Mustafa (KATHREIN Middle East).


Fairs 67

The International Consumer Electronics Show (IFA) inBerlin is an important platform for the consumer electro-nics sector. Since 1924, the Rosenheim-based KATHREIN-Werke KG have been using this exhibition to display theirproduct innovations. This year, Kathrein placed emphasison new receivers for digital TV, which they presented at a 240 square-meter, two-storey stand. The IFA 2007recorded over 235,000 visitors; a total of 1,212 exhibitors from 32 countries took part in this event.

Dieter Petzholtz (in picture, left), from Berlin, had a special surprise for company CEO Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein(right) : The loyal, long-time Kathrein customer contributedan original, framed, 1934 edition Kathrein catalogue,which will now receive a place of honour in the Kathreincompany museum. Back in 1934, the IFA was still called the “Great German Radio Show”, and was held for the 11th time around.

High spirits at the “IFA 2007”

Kathrein focuses on digital TV

Rhineland-Palatinate’s Secretary of State Martin Stadelmaier (right) visited the IFA 2007 in the federal capital to get first-hand information on technical innovations in the field of digital radio and TV antenna technology.

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (left) was the perfect contact partner for this purpose.“Everything related to transmitting and receiving is our core business”, emphasised the active businessman. Ever since radio and television were introduced in Germany, the Rosenheim engineers have always been in on it. The head of the Mainz State Chancellery and member of the SPD media commission, formerly lead by SPD Chairman Kurt Beck, was particularly interested in digital terrestrial antennas like the ones Kathrein mounted on the Munich Olympia tower and on the Wendelstein mountain.

Secretary of State Martin Stadelmaier

Head of the State Chancellery in Mainz at Kathrein stand


68 Fairs

The trade fair “ANGA Cable”, which has justended in Cologne set a new record for visitornumbers. For the first time, over 10,000 visi-tors came to Europe’s leading fair for cable, satellite and multimedia. The technical conference held in conjunctionwith the fair also showed an increase from1,000 to 1,200 participants.

367 exhibitors from 31 countries presentedassemblies and components for network infrastructure, measuring devices and terminaldevices for digital TV.

“The specialist trade and installation fitters will find here many new and current productsin the cable and satellite field”, explained theentrepreneur Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein at theRosenheim antenna specialist’s stand: “Thistrade fair is an absolute must for the wholeEuropean sector. As the leading supplier weare glad to use this platform to present ourtechnical leadership in the market. The tradewill find solutions with us for all transmissionmodes.”

ANGA Cable 2007:

A “Must” for specialist dealers

The Rosenheim engineers andtechnicians are currently exhibiting the new UFS 910HDTV satellite receiver, madehere in Germany. This receivercan receive both HDTV (HighDefinition Television) and alsoconventional TV.

Of particular interest in thefield of broadband communi-cations are a large number of optical products such asnew compact receivers andcompact amplifiers. These can be used in combinationwith the “KOBRA” extended optical broadband platform to create modernoptical transmission networks.

The high level of visitor interest was attributedby fair organisers and exhibitors alike to theincreasing use of fibre optic transmission incable networks, and the continuing growth inbroadband use.

“The ‘NAB Show’ is regarded world-wide as the most important industrymeeting place for media technology.More than 100,000 professionalvisitors and 1,500 exhibitors frommore than 140 countries participa-ted”, summarized Prof. Dr. AntonKathrein after “NAB 2007” (NationalAssociation of Broadcasters), whichwas held in the American players’paradise Las Vegas.Together with the American subsi -diary KATHREIN Inc. Scala Division,the Brazilian subsidiary KATHREIN-Mobilcom and the Grassau companySCHOMANDL, the Rosenheim an-tenna specialists of the KATHREIN-Werke KG presented their inno va-tions in transmission and reception technology in a joint booth.Special attention was paid to newtransmission technologies such as

Kathrein at “NAB 2007”

Las Vegas, the most important meeting place for the international media scene

DAB, DMB, DVB-T and DVB-H, which ensurethe distribution of digital terrestrial signals forreception by televisions, radios, PCs, laptopsand cellular telephones.Specifically for the trade show, a new trans-mission network was installed in the relevantdistrict of Las Vegas, which allowed the reception of several TV programs on cellulartelephones.“It was no accident that Bavarian productswere used for this purpose. Thanks to our inter-national presence and our market leadership,network operators worldwide rely on tech-nology ‘Made by Kathrein,’” emphasized Prof. Dr. Kathrein, who was proud to presentthis trade fair highlight to numerous profes-sional visitors in Las Vegas. The transmitters for this network were manufactured by Rohde & Schwarz of Munich, the transmissionantennas came from Kathrein‘s production inRosenheim.

Pleased at the successful experience at the “ANGA Cable” fair inCologne: Company boss Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (centre), flanked by Angel L. Aguiriano (left) and Angel Aguiriano jun. (right) from the Spanish Kathrein agent ESB Sistemas, with Paul Smith fromKathrein Export (front).

At NAB 2007 in Las Vegas : Wolfgang Blank of Schomandl(l.), Eduardo Huemer (2nd from l.) and Raul Faller (2ndfrom r.) of KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil, Judy Young (3rdfrom l.) and Manfred Muenzel (r.) of KATHREIN Inc. ScalaDivision, Klaus Kreuder (4th from l.) and Georg Klauser (5thfrom l.) of the Kathrein product division radio antennas aswell as Kathrein director Alois Trepesch (4th from r.) andCEO Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (3rd from r.)

“The perceptible readiness of German cablenetwork operators to invest, and the high pro-portion of foreign visitors at the fair, well over50 %, send out a positive signal” emphasisedProf. Dr. Anton Kathrein as Vice-President ofthe German Central Electro-technical andElectronic Industry Association, the ZVEI.


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“CommunicAsia” in Singapore is, according to Kathrein sales manager Volker Kuhn, the“largest and most important exhibition formobile communications and broadcasting inAsia.” This year, 2,413 exhibitors from 65countries presented themselves to 68,000international professional visitors over a periodof four days. Kuhn stated, “Over 50 percent of the visitors came from abroad, especiallyfrom Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the USAand the Middle East.”

Kathrein engineers mainly focused on the presentation of solutions for new technicalstandards in the fields of mobile communi-cations and broadcasting technology. The Rosenheim-based antenna specialist iscurrently providing 18 UHF antenna systems

“CommunicAsia 2007”Kathrein provide antennas for DVB-H-Project in Malaysia

CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORFComfort is in fashion – for TV and radio reception as well

At the “CommunicAsia 2007”: CEO Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (up front, right)with Kathrein director Alois Trepesch (left), Vinit Phatak (2nd from left) from India and Chavalit Winichagoon (2nd from right)from Thailand.

for a DVB-H project in Malaysia for the MITVCorporation. “The first units have already beenshipped from Rosenheim by airfreight andseafreight, further partial shipments will bemade in August,” explained project managerDipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer. He is alsoconfident that Kathrein will continue to beinvolved in the further expansion of the DVB-H network in Malaysia.

Once again, the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSEL-DORF has proved to be the world’s leadingtrade show in the caravaning branch.

Exhibitors and visitors alike both agreed onthis at the end of the world’s largest exhibitionfor mobile recreation, which lasted ten days.“The increased number of trade visitors provided the exhibitors with numerous inter-

The KATHREIN and Shapeg stand at the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 2007

national guestscontributing to thecultivation of con-tacts between sup-pliers, dealers andmanufacturers”,announced KlausFörtsch, Presidentof the CIVD, Cara vaningIndustry Associa-tion. “The visitor’sbuying interestsparked important

incentives for the rest of the season. Large, well-equipped vehicles were especiallyin demand.”

Kathrein product area manager Erich Rockexperienced this first-hand at the joint standKATHREIN shared with SHAPEG, a Geretsried-based partner specialising in caravan masts.“Our dealers come to this trade show

especially because they find the caravaningbranch’s entire range of brands and products”,stated Rock. “Radio and television enjoymentwhile on vacation should not be any less com-fortable than the standard enjoyed at home.”

165,000 visitors from 35 countries came to Düsseldorf in the course of the ten-day exhibition to have a look at the productsdisplayed by 567 exhibitors from a total of 22 countries. 13 per cent of the visitors camefrom abroad, ten per cent were trade visitors.

The next CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF willbe open from 29th August (for trade vistorsand the media) to 7th September 2008. On4th September 2008, the very first CaravaningWorld Congress will be taking place.

The goal of this congress is to improve information sharing and contacts within theinternational caravaning market.


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Kathrein at the IBC in Amsterdam

Digital terrestrial television (DVB-T) and digital television for mobile phones (DVB-H)

“PRODUCTRONICA 2007”

katek of Grassau at the world’s leading trade fair for electronics production

The IBC, the world’s largest trade show forradio and TV held yearly in Amsterdam, recorded more visitors than ever before :

“The ‘PRODUCTRONICA’, which only takesplace every two years in Munich, is an inter-national showcase for everything electronicsproduction has to offer,” stated katek SalesManager Wolfgang Fritsch (on the right). “No other trade fair reflects the sector’s complete value-added chain in one place.” On a total of four days, over 1,500 interna-tional exhibitors presented themselves alongside the Grassau company at the Munich fairground.

It was only natural that the katek GmbH alsopresented their innovative products andsystem solutions for electronics production.“We are, for example, a very competent part-ner for the automobile electronics segment,”explained Silvia Klau (centre) of katek salesco-ordination.

Prof. Dr. Kathrein (in picture left, up front) and Dipl.-Ing. Georg Klauser (back row, 2nd from left,) with visitors from Holland at Kathrein‘s stand

47,000 trade visitors attended theexhibition, where 1300 exhibitorsfrom 120 countries displayed their

latest technologies and products. Kathrein, the Rosenheimantenna specialist, participated in the IBC for the tenth timein a row. The Kathrein stand was visited by numerous busi-ness partners and prospective buyers who received presen-tations on the newest products in the areas of transmission,reception and measurement technology. Digital TV (DVB-T),and “handheld TV” (DVB-H) were the main topics covered.

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, who was on location, is very pleased about the attractive new projects: “We saw whichway the wind was blowing and provided the right productsfor users. Our products’ high quality and the competencethe Rosenheim engineers have proven through the imple-mentation of highly complex transmitter systems have madeus internationally renowned partners. Major projects such as the installation of digital transmitter systems (e.g. inGermany, Norway, Holland, Italy, Austria, Brazil, Taiwan andKorea) are already keeping us busy. New equipment leavesour factory every day.”

Prof. Dr. Kathrein added, “Little by little, new digital technologies are being implemented at a world-wide level.We are confident that we will also be able to assert oursel-ves in difficult international markets such as South America,the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia, in a strongly growing market.”

The entrepreneur Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein(on the left) added: “katek is a member ofthe internationally active Kathrein group.Roughly 550 employees make up the workforce in Grassau. Our turnover surpasses 100 million euros. Well-known automobilemanufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Daimler,Opel, Porsche and VW are among katek’ssatisfied client base.”


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Huge rejoicing for the KATHREIN Race andRally Team as top driver Hermann Gaßnerwith his co-driver Siegi Schrankl won theGerman Rally Championship (DRM) for thethird time, after previous victories in 1995 and2003. The ADMV Lausitz Rally was the fifth

2002, 2004 and 2005 and has now well andtruly made it to the ranks of the “all-timegreatest” amongst German rally drivers, aswell as becoming Germany’s most successfulactive rally driver. A beaming and very proudHermann Gaßner summed up the season:

Hermann Gaßner : German Rally champion 2007, overall winner and title holder of the 2007 Mitropa Cup

In the ADAC Southern Rally Masters it was amatter of successfully defending their title forthe resident champions Hermann Gaßner andSiegi Schrankl. Since however the DRM tookthe top priority when planning the schedule,the title-holders were able to take part in onlyfive of the six rallies in this series. At the end of the season, second place can be reckoned an outstanding achievement.Overall victory in the Mitropa Rally Cup (MC)was a further highlight in the sporting career of Hermann Gaßner and Karin Thannhäuser.The MC is regarded as an unofficial EuropeanChampionship for amateurs and private drivers.Hermann Gaßner this year won the title for thesecond time since 2001; for his co-driver KarinThannhäuser it was the first time.The crew of Hermann Gaßner and KarinThannhäuser also started as the KATHREIN-Race and Rally Team in the Austrian NationalRally Championship (ÖRSM) and achieved anoutstanding third place overall. They could notexpect any higher position this year, becauseclashes of dates with the DRM and the MCmeant they could start only four of the eightrallies.

and last race in the great triumphant drive tothe DRM. After an extremely tense season, thisexceptional driver, sponsored since 1991 byKATHREIN, finally overcame strong competi-tion to win through. Hermann Gaßner, alsoknown amongst rally fans as the “Herminator”,now has a third German champion title to addto his five runner-up positions in 1996, 2001,

“This year we had extremely tense tussles at a very high level. In some races it came downto the last few seconds. Anyone that as muchas flinched ended up second.Of course that adds to the satisfaction of winning the championship.”


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Fostering the next generation in rally sport : Hermann Gaßner juniorand Florian Stix

At this year’s Suzuki Rally Cup, HermannGaßner, jun. with his co-driver Kathi Wüsten -hagen had won the Ignis assessment evenbefore the last race. The 18 year-old driver,Hermann Gaßner junior, who just crowned his first season by winning a title, was under-

This is now the second year that the promisingnext generation talent Florian Stix has drivenfor the KATHREIN Race and Rally Team. This young man, also 18 years old, and his co-driver Heidrun Haner went searching forbest times in rallies and rally sprints, and alsostarted to compete in automobile slalom. Hiscommitted driving with drift and broadsidingdrew enthusiastic responses from the spectatorson many occasions. Since he achieved several

top placings and evensome class victories thisyear, consideration isbeing given to com-peting for the N-Autogroup of the GermanRally Championshipin the 2008 season.

KATHREIN Classic Team

The KATHREIN ClassicTeam was founded in2002, and in recentyears has brought

The outstanding event of this year was the victory of Eberhard Blumenstock, driving a Jaguar E-type with co-driver Carolin Blumen -stock in the international ADAC Bavaria HistoricRally, which is the most important rally forclassic cars in Bavaria and perhaps the wholeof Germany.

Scuderia-KATHREIN Since June, Scuderia-KATHREIN has united the KATHREIN Race and Rally team and theKATHREIN Classic team under one name. This year, the Kathrein Classic team once againproved to be the most successful team at theADAC Bavaria Historic. At the awards cere -mony, the 2007 Mille Miglia Storico winnerLuciano Viaro expressed his elation to Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein with the words “BellaScuderia KATHREIN”, marking the creation of Scuderia-KATHREIN. Scuderia is the Italianword for “racing team”. In this classic series, KATHREIN also acts assponsor to many major rally events such as the“Bavaria Historic”, the “Sachs Franken Classic”and the “Metz Rally Classic”.

standably delighted: “At the start of the year I never expected such a result. Many thanks to my sponsors and my team, who made mysuccess possible. It doesn’t get any better thanthis.” The youngster in the KATHREIN Raceand Rally Team is thus treading in his illustrious father’s footsteps.

Particularly pleasing was the achievement of a sensational 7th overall place in the DRMand with it victory in division 4. A terrific entry for the junior in the world of Germanrally sport.

together many of the best Bavarian drivers inthe classic cars series at Rosenheim. At thefamous South Bavarian ADAC cup for classiccars, which consists of a total of 9 rankingevents, the KATHREIN Classic Team achievedthe first ranked driver, Josef Höltl, and also thesecond ranked, Andreas Dinzinger. For the co-drivers, Thomas Mostegel achieved first placeand Ludwig Dinzinger second place. Withthese top results, the KATHREIN Classic Teamalso brought the unofficial South Bavarianteam championship to Rosenheim.

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