Installation and Operation Aspects of a Private Television Microwave System

The problems of installation, operation and maintenance of a 165-mile, six-hop, private, intercity television relay system are reviewed. Careful planning of the path to be used is required. Equipment, its housing, power and frequency chosen for this service require careful evaluation. Emergency power supplies are required. Numerous modifications to commercial equipments were found necessary. The problems of sound diplexing through a multihop system proved difficult, but possible and worthwhile. Careful maintenance schedules and techniques developed for checking operation of each station proved their value. Communications for a multihop system becomes very important. Manpower required for a system of this magnitude proved to be greater than expected. Equipments designed and field checked for multihop installations can only be considered if truly dependable service is required and expected.