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Nicholas Paulin’s Featured Presentation at NAB 2018

Nick Paulin, ERI Product Engineering Manager, presented an expanded version of his NAB Broadcast Engineering and Information Technology Conference (BEITC) paper at ERI’s 26th Annual NAB Broadcaster’s Breakfast held on April 11, 2018 during NABSHOW2018 in Las Vegas. This presentation provides an overview of the design process and considerations for designing an FM channel combining system that can allow 19 FM Radio stations operating with -10 dBc IBOC simultaneously from a master FM antenna and combiner system. The antenna, transmission line, and combiner design criteria are discussed and the Empire State Building Auxiliary Master FM Antenna and Combiner system are highlighted. A copy of the presentation slides can be found at: Designing a 19 Station Broadcast System – Nicholas Paulin

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Tom Silliman’s Featured Presentation at NAB 2018

President and CEO of ERI, Tom Silliman, presented ‘Signs of End of Life: FM Antennas and Transmission Line Systems’ at the 2018 Public Radio Engineering Conference. His paper and presentation explored the indications and symptoms of FM antenna and transmission line systems that require replacement as they are at or near end of life. The paper included a discussion of symptoms of system impairment, recommended inspection procedures and methods, system test and measurement procedures and interpreting their results, and environmental and structural support circumstances that impact antenna and transmission line system life. A copy of the presentation slides can be found at: Signs of End of Life, FM Antenna & Transmission Line Systems – Tom B. Silliman

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ERI Introduces Compact Liquid Cooled RF Loads

Chandler, Indiana USA – April 3, 2018 – Electronics Research is launching a new series of liquid cooled RF loads at NABSHOW2018. This new family of liquid cooled UHF coaxial loads offer a proven design for handling high RF power at low cost. Models are available with 3-1/8-inch, 4-1/16-inch, and 6-1/8-inch swivel flange female inputs. The loads employ a solution of antifreeze and water as both coolant and resistive material. The power dissipated by the load heats the solution and is removed by the constant flow. These new RF loads are less than 45-inches in length to save space and are constructed from Aluminum and Stainless Steel and weigh less than 22 pounds. The Models CL311, 3-1/8-inch; CL411, 4-1/16-inch; and CL611, 6-1/8-inch are the basic load designs. The Models CL312, CL412, and CL612 include an integrated, externally terminated and adjustable directional coupler at the load input.

These new products are currently in production and availability for new orders is generally less than 30 days.

 

About Electronics Research, Inc.

For more than 75 years, ERI has served the broadcast industry with products and services of the highest quality and dependability. Our dedicated staff of engineers, drafters, fabricators, project managers, and installers deliver products to meet all your broadcast needs, both RF and structural. We take pride in contributing to your success by offering the best broadcast antennas, filters and combiners, transmission line, and towers.

 

For More Information Contact:

Bill Harland
Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000×214
Fax: (812) 925-4030
E-mail: bharland@eriinc.com
Online: www.eriinc.com

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ERI Announces New Externally Terminated, Adjustable Directional Couplers at NABSHOW2018

Chandler, Indiana USA – April 3, 2018 – Electronics Research, Inc. (ERI) will show a new series of adjustable directional couplers that feature external terminations. This family of coaxial directional couplers that are adjustable and externally terminated. The orientation of any sampling port can easily be changed from forward to reflected by reposition the external termination load on the coupler.

These couplers are available in 3-1/8-inch, 4-1/16-inch, and 6-1/8-inch, 50-ohm, models, with flanged input and output connections. The 3-1/8-inch and 4-1/16-inch models are also available with an unflanged male connection at the coupler input. Models available with one to five adjustable couplers with Type N sample ports. One external termination load is supplied for each sample port. Directivity and coupling level are dependent on operating frequency. The design of this new product family is complete, and all items mentioned in this release are in current production.

 

About Electronics Research, Inc.

For more than 75 years, ERI has served the broadcast industry with products and services of the highest quality and dependability. Our dedicated staff of engineers, drafters, fabricators, project managers, and installers deliver products to meet all your broadcast needs, both RF and structural. We take pride in contributing to your success by offering the best broadcast antennas, filters and combiners, transmission line, and towers.

For More Information Contact:

Bill Harland
Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000×214
Fax: (812) 925-4030
E-mail: bharland@eriinc.com
Online: www.eriinc.com

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New SUPERPANEL™ Broadband UHF TV Antenna

Chandler, Indiana USA – April 3, 2018 – ERI and iTECH are introducing their new SUPERPANEL broadband UHF panel antenna at the upcoming NABSHOW in Las Vegas. The i230ECx is a compact broadband side mounted UHF television antenna suitable for main and auxiliary applications. The antenna is configured in a cylindrical radome, that is very lightweight and low wind load. The base configuration is an 8-bay module that includes two inputs. The antenna can be supplied with an integrated hybrid power divider and phasing loop for fixed horizontal, elliptical or circular polarization or the system can be configured with a dual feed system that will allow for variable polarization ratios, that can be set for the entire array or for each individual channel feeding the system. This broadband antenna is suitable for single channel systems or for the combined operation of more than one television station in a single antenna. The 8-bay module is rated for 20 kW average power, 10 kW per input. There are standard system configurations for 8, 16 and 24 bays with array power handling capability up to 60 kW average power. The 16 and 24 bay configurations include the required power divider and feed harness.

The antenna is available with a wide cardioid azimuth pattern, Model i230ECW, or a narrow cardioid azimuth pattern, Model i230ECN. Both models are housed in a compact 22-inch (550 mm) cylindrical unpressurized fiberglass radome.

Standard antenna systems include 15-inch (381 mm) standoff brackets for mounting on poles or tower legs from 1.5-inches (35 mm) to 7.5-inches (191 mm) OD.  Standoff support pipes, face mount brackets, and mounts for larger diameter poles are available from ERI as optional items.

 

About Electronics Research, Inc.

For more than 75 years, ERI has served the broadcast industry with products and services of the highest quality and dependability. Our dedicated staff of engineers, drafters, fabricators, project managers, and installers deliver products to meet all your broadcast needs, both RF and structural. We take pride in contributing to your success by offering the best broadcast antennas, filters and combiners, transmission line, and towers.

 

For More Information Contact:

Bill Harland
Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000×214
Fax: (812) 925-4030
E-mail: bharland@eriinc.com
Online: www.eriinc.com

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WRAL-TV, NBC Universal and NAB Showcase Next Gen TV with Olympic Broadcast

Capitol Broadcasting Company’s WRAL-TV, NBC Universal and the National Association of Broadcasters partnered on February 20th to present the 2018 Winter Olympic Games from PyeongChang using Next Gen TV. The new features of Next Gen TV include using the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard with 4K ultra high definition (UHD) video, LDM (Layer Division Multiplexing) technology and interactive applications.

The full press release and event photos can be found at the link below:

WRAL-TV Press Release

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KQED Completes 4 Year FM Transmitter Facility Upgrade

KQED(FM) Custom Coaxial Switching and Patch Panel System (Rear View) designed and built by ERI.

KQED(FM)’s Chief Engineer, Larry Wood, authored for Radio Magazine an excellent chronicle of their four-year project to upgrade their transmission plant, which included relocating their transmitter room to a larger space and upgrading the new facility with a new Nautel NV80, combined NV40 FM transmitter. ERI provided a Model CY301-0FM FM Switchless Combiner to Nautel to combine the two NV40 cabinets and provide switching to allow either cabinet to be put on-air. In addition, ERI supplied a custom coaxial patch panel and switching system that provides additional transmitter switching redundancy and 1329Line aluminum outer conductor rigid line for the interior RF plumbing. ERI also designed and manufactured both the Main and Auxiliary KQED(FM) ROTOTILLER® FM antennas.

Larry Wood’s article can be found at the Radio Magazine web site, www.radiomagonline.com: KQED’s Four-Year Renovation Saga Was Worth It.

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ERI’s TRASAR® Antenna Capabilities Highlighted in Video


Chandler, IN USA – October 17, 2017 –
Electronics Research, Inc. has created a video highlighting ERI’s TRASAR® antenna technology. ERI’s TRASAR® end-fed antennas provide a smooth elevation pattern with no deep nulls, unparalleled pattern control and energy efficiency and have complete antenna mounting solutions for all ERI manufactured antennas. ERI’s 100-acre facility is equipped for the FCC television repack and we would love to speak with you regarding your custom engineered solutions.

About Electronics Research, Inc.

Electronics Research, Inc. is a company focused on serving the needs of the terrestrial radio and television broadcasters with antennas, transmission line, RF components, and structural products. The company is focused on providing high quality and sophisticated engineering solutions to customer problems. For more than 75 years, ERI has served the broadcast industry with products and services of the highest quality and dependability.

For more information contact:

Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000
Fax: (812) 925-4030
sales@eriinc.com
Online: www.eriinc.com

ERI Press Release 10-18-2017

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ERI Introduces TRASAR® Digital Brochure

ERI’s new ERI Digital TRASAR® Brochure highlights our product capabilities, advantages and features. We are eager to show you how ERI’s unique capabilities can add value to your next project. Contact us to discuss your needs and get a custom proposal.

For More Information Contact:

Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000
Fax: (812) 925-4030
sales@eriinc.com 
Online: www.eriinc.com

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ERI Promotes Dave Benco to Vice President, US Sales

Chandler, Indiana – September 29, 2017 – Electronics Research, Inc. has promoted Dave Benco to the position of Vice President, US Sales. He will have responsibility of leading ERI’s US Sales for television and radio antenna, transmission line, and filter products in the United States. In making the announcement Kenny Brown, ERI’s Chief Operating Officer, commented “Dave has demonstrated that he is the right person to lead ERI’s Sales Team. He has a deep understanding of the broadcast market, has established relationships with key customers, and has the knowledge and experience needed to maximize the growth opportunities presented by the FCC Repack of the broadcast television band.”

Benco has over 20 years of experience in terrestrial broadcasting including not only UHF and VHF television, mobile television and distributed transmission systems, but also FM radio, 2.5 GHz MMDS systems and wireless broadband applications. He was an active participant in the ATSC activities surrounding ATSC Mobile DTV. He has been a member of IEEE BTS, AFCCE and has presented at multiple technical conferences and meetings.

Previously Dave served as ERI’s Director of Television Sales. He has also held positions as Strategic Accounts Manager at GatesAir, National Key Account Manager at Rohde & Schwarz and Director of Sales at Axcera. He has also held technical sales positions with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Indus International. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from Waynesburg College.

Dave can be reached by telephone at +1 (724) 470-4440 or by email at dbenco@eriinc.com.

About Electronics Research, Inc.

Electronics Research, Inc. is a company focused on serving the needs of the terrestrial radio and television broadcasters with antennas, transmission line, RF components, and structural products. The company is focused on providing high quality and sophisticated engineering solutions to customer problems. For more than 75 years, ERI has served the broadcast industry with products and services of the highest quality and dependability.

For More Information Contact:

Bill Harland
Electronics Research, Inc.
Tel: (812) 925-6000×214
Fax: (812) 925-4030
bharland@eriinc.com
Online: www.eriinc.com