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Stan J. Caterbone
ADVANCED MEDIA GROUP
1250 Fremont Street
Lancaster, PA 17603
www.amgglobalentetainmentgroup.com
scaterbone@live.com
717-669-2163

RADIO SCINECE LABRORATORIES, Ltd.

Business Plan
Stan J. Caterbone
ADVANCED MEDIA GROUP
March 1989

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
I) Introduction And Overview

Business Summary- Qualifications of Principals


Summary of Management Team
Summary of Financial Projections
Financing Alternatives
Selection of Financial Proposal
Benefits to the Investor and/or Lender

II) The Microwave Industry

Description- Industry Statistics (National, State, & Local)


Industry Forecasts
The LNA Market
Competitors Analysis

III) The Low Noise Amplifier (The Product)

Product Description and Specifications


Product Uses
Product Patents, Trademarks & Copyright Data
Future Products & Descriptions

IV) Marketing

Marketing Objectives
Marketing Strategies
Price Strategies
Distribution Strategies

V) Operations

Facilities

Equipment
Production Quality Control
Shipping & Packaging
VI) The Organization

Organizational Chart
Mission Statement
Key Personnel
Outside Consultants
Labor force

VI) Financial Projections

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Profit Loss
Cash Flow Pro Forma
Break Even Analysis

VIII) Appendix

Resumes
Trade Literature
Market Research Data & Statistics
Trademarks, Copyrights and Name Registrations
Competitors' Brochures and Media Advertising
Radio Science Laboratories Publicity Material
Principals' Financial Statements

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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW


Business Summary: Radio Science Laboratories, Inc. proposes to enter the Design
and Manufacturing sector to the RF/Microwave and Telecommunications Industry.
Utilizing the talents of Design Engineer and President, James A. Cross, Radio Science
Laboratories, Inc. (RSL,Inc.) will initially introduce a line of Ultra Low Noise
Amplifiers. These amplifiers will be marketed to the RF and Microwave Industry for a
variety of applications including the following:

Satellite Communications
Telemetry System
Radar
Radio Astronomy
Interferometry
Tracking and Direction Finding Systems
Optical Communications
Medical Instrumentation
Many Other Transmit/Receive Environments

Business Summary
RSL, Inc. will provide superior products through it's advanced Research and Design
process. However, constant monitoring on budgets and cash flows will serve as a
check and balance against an unprofitable Research and Development program.The
first model, a Wide Band Ultra Low Noise Amplifier, with a frequency range of 2MGz
to 20GHz, will out perform the existing market in its ability to reduce the noise level
as much as 50%. This will in essence give the receiving device a much higher signal,
thus reducing the amount of transmit power required to drive the system. This is
directly correlated to the price that the amplifier is worth. So you not only increase
the performance, you also increase the value of the device on the marketplace.Other
Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers are designed for specific narrow band applications. One of
the most popular is the 17.2GHz to 17.7GHz narrow band which is the transmitting
frequency for the Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) system. This particular application
is especially popular in Europe.
By instituting a comprehensive, and aggressive Marketing program, Radio Science
Laboratories, Inc. will network several major sectors to develop a distribution system
that will compliment its product line as well as its Research and Development
Programs. Utilizing a Private Label program developed for smaller companies, a
consortium of established sales reps, and procurement representatives for the
government and military, along with in house marketing programs. RSL,Inc. will
depend on its ability to market its products in a low cost but effective manner, which
can be achieved by producing a superior product.

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Fiscal Management will not take a back seat to either Research and Development or
Marketing. RSL,Inc. will consider its tough and rigid Fiscal Programs to be as much of
an Asset as anything else on its Balance Sheet. With high regard for Economic and
Industry forecasts, RSL,Inc. will attempt to minimize and limit its downside risks
during all markets and all Business Cycles.
By utilizing a highly sophisticated Advanced Technology Network System, utilizing
the Hewlett Packard 9000 as the system driver, the organization will be fully
automated and integrated producing efficiency and organization throughout. The
following systems will be included:

Inventory Control
Quality Control
Accounting & Reporting
Information Management
Shipping & Handling
Computer Assisted Design (CAD)
Communications
Automated Assembly Processing
Test and Design System

Complimenting the previous Netwprk, will be the highly innovative Test and Research
Equipment that will allow engineers to be fully automated from design conception to
the construction of a working model, inclusive of all layout and artwork. To provide
an efficient assembly process, all laborers will be trained and educated to perform all
tasks in the entire process. This will accomplish two things; it will allow production to
be fluid, and even more important it will create a more motivated atmosphere
allowing workers to have more pride.
More importantly, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program), will be instituted,
thus giving all workers a sense of pride and security from Management that will
support all employees creating a complimentary and supportive relationship.
QUALIFICATIONS OF PRINCIPALS
James A. Cross
1981 To Present CROSS MICROWAVE CONSULTANTS
Since 1981 cross microwave consultants has provided to the industry, rf and miowave component
and systems design. Some projects include:

low noise Amplifiers 5 mhz to 27 ghz, Noise source design 2 to 18, ghz vco 10
mhz to 18 ghz, smt filters 5 mhz to 2.5 =hz,
stripline, Microstrip and suspended substrate filters 4 ghz to 20 ghz, qpsk
spread Spectrum radio direct Sequence in compliance with fcc part 15.247, in
frequency range of 800 mhz to 2.4 ghz.

1996 1998 - Philips Broadband Networks, Manlius Ny:


Staff Design Engineer Consultant
Designed Elliptical Diplexer Filters 42-54, 55,70, 65-85 550,600 Mhz For Return
Amplifier Systems Designed 5 Mhz To 1 Ghz Broadband Amplifier Systems For Cable
Tv Applications.

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1995-1996 - Amplidyne Bellemead, NV

Senior Desig n Engineer

Design Of 10 -100 Watt Class A, Ab Feed Forward 800 Mhz To 2 Ghz Power Amplifiers
For Pcs And Cellular Applications.
1995 - At&T Middletown, NJ
Consultant Summer
Instructor For Advanced Rf And Microwave Theory And Design.
1981-Present - Cross Microwave Consultants Laguna Beach, California
List Of Experience Above.
Trac Tel Corporation Consultant
1986-1987 Laguna, Beach, Ca
Developed Video Receivers And Transmitters 100 Mhz To 18 Ghz Range.
Developed 418 Mhz Doppler Tracking System
1985-1990

Motorola,

Advanced

Semiconductor

Div.

Phoenix,

Az

Consultant
Tested New Semiconductor Lines And Established Dc, Noise And S-Parameter Data.
1985-1990
Microwave
Software,
San
Juan
Capistrano,
Ca
Consultant
Eastern Region Distributor Tested Rf Microwave Design Software For Data format And
Operation.
1985-1986
Raydx
Satellite
Systems,
Ocala,
Fl
Senior
Design
Engineer
Designed Dbs Low Noise Down Converter For C-Ku Band, Low Noise Amplifiers 2-18
Ghz, Designed C Band Frequency Synthesizer, Used Saw Resonators For Various
Oscillator Designs, 2-18 Ghz Vcos.
Military:
Us Navy Honorable Discharge

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Education:
Marquette University Bsee Gpa 3.8
Microwave Integrated Amplifier And Oscillator Design Course By: Dr Allen Sweet
And George Vendelin. Subjects: S-Parameter Design, Yig Filters And Oscillators,
Temperature Stability Theory, Mic Processing Techniques, Thick Film Design.
Motorola 68000 Series Microprocessor School Tempe, Az
Software Experience
15 Years Experience In Linear And Non Linear Active And Passive Modeling.
Silvacos Smart-Spice, Pspice,Intusoft Spice, Libra, Touchstone, Optoteks
Mmicad Linear Analysis, Hp-Eesof Products, Cnl Linear And Nonlinear
Microwave Analysis, Tesla Systems Design. Super Compact, Hp Appcad, Protel,
Orcad, Circuit Board Design. Misc.
Listed in Who's Who in Electronic Manufacturing and RF Microwave Wireless Design
Stanley J. Caterbone
Stanley J. Caterbone: Mr. Caterbone is the Chief Executive Officer and will be
responsible for the management and the success of Radio Science
Laboratories, Inc.. Mr. Caterbone was the founder of Financial Management
Group, Ltd., a diverse financial service organization, providing financial
services and products to its clients.
Mr. Caterbone was able to take an idea discussed over breakfast in November
of 1986, and by July of 1987 the organization began operations in a new
20,000 square foot building in Eden Park with 17 Professionals representing
the following professions:

Financial Planning
Legal & Estate Planning
Accounting
Insurance
Real Estate
Portfolio & Security Brokerage
Pension Plan Administration
Employee Benefits
Mortgage Banking

In the following months, FMG, Ltd., grew to include satellite offices in


Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Reading, Camp Hill, Lewisburg, Minneapolis MN, and
Medford NJ. At the end of its first year, the organization included as many as
60 professionals in various location.
Mr. Caterbone was responsible for raising the initial capital of nearly $400,000
for equipment and operation capital. The equity was secured under Regulation
D, Rule 144 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pennsylvania. As
Executive Vice President of FMG, Ltd., Mr. Caterbone Was responsible for the
design and installation of an advanced computer networking system,
integrating a host of software allowing the development of in-house Financial
Plans, which was regarded as one of the most comprehensive on the market.

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Mr. Caterbone served as President of FMG Advisory, the Registered


Investment Advisor. This wholly owned subsidiary of FMG, Ltd., was
responsible for the marketing of Fee-based Financial Plans and Investment
Advisory and Consulting services.
Mr. Caterbone was instrumental in the conceptual and strategic planning that
he utilized in developing the Business Plan for the Organization. This also
included the acquisition of a minority interest in Planners Security Group, Inc.
of Atlanta, Georgia, which is a national Broker Dealer.
The initial budgets and pro forma that he developed, were found to be very
instrumental in managing the financial affairs of the organization through the
critical and most difficult first 12 months. Additional responsibilities included
negotiating contracts with recruitment, Insurance Contracts, and New
Products.
During Mr. Caterbone's tenure, the organization was raising over $80 million
dollars of new investment capital annually, which surpassed the original
projections of the business plan by 3 years. His original stock holdings were
sold for a 500% gain in 2 years.
Prior to starting Financial Management Group, Ltd, Mr. Caterbone spent 5
years in the Financial Services Industry primarily operating a Financial
Planning practice.
Mr. Caterbone will utilize his experience in strategic planning, fiscal
management, marketing, and most importantly the success of a start up
venture.
SUMMARY OF MANAGEMENT TEAM
Stanley J. Caterbone: Stanley J. Caterbone will act as Chief Executive Officer
and will be responsible for the management of Radio Science Laboratories,
Inc.. Mr. Caterbone will utilize his past management experience to place an
extreme amount of importance upon developing a comprehensive Strategic
Plan capable of directing a successful and profitable organization. This
Business Plan will chart a course of action for RLS, Inc., that will not only be
used to secure financing, but more importantly as a Plan of Action to be
closely monitored and constantly adjusted in order to pursue the Goals and
Objectives of the entire Organization. Far too many start up companies only
rely upon the Business Plan as a means of raising money, and after they have
accomplished that, the Business Plan is never to be seen again, until they need
additional capital. Unfortunately by that time it is too late because now their
business is in mass confusion, and raising new capitol is the only answer. In
order to minimize the downside risk of this business venture, it becomes
imperative to know precisely where your organization is and where your
organization is going.
In order to initiate and pursue its goals, Mr. Caterbone will demand a High
emphasis on corporate Communicationsfrom Top to Bottom. This will be
implemented and supported by utilizing a highly efficient and automated
Management Information System. Installing a Local Area Network and
developing an advanced system of network technology to support the following
systems:

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Communications Systems
Management Information Systems
Accounting & Inventory Control
Research and Design
Marketing Research
Fiscal Management
Distribution Systems

Employee Ownership: Mr. Caterbone will again use his strategy of creating a
dedicated and responsible organization by providing ownership of Radio
Science Laboratories, Inc. to all employees. Firmly believing that productivity
is ones vested interest in the overall success of the organization. An Employee
Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) will be administered. This will accomplish the
following:

Higher Employee Retention


Higher Productivity
Better Working Environment
More Dedication & Responsibility
Increase in Motivation

Mr. Caterbone attributes the fast and successful development of Financial


Management Group, Ltd., to the above strategy. This strategy often provides
the means of attracting highly Qualified Key Personnel to the organization and
directly links personal performance to the success of the organization.
Mr. Caterbone will also rely upon the expertise of various outside consultants
in order to create a lean but effective management team. This will help to
reduce overhead without loosing the resources to build the successful
organization.
A strong Fiscal Policy will be utilized as an asset to provide the impeius
necessary to reduce the risk associated with start up companies. RSL, Inc., will
implement specific strategies and techniques to utilize all available resources
and reduce capitol spending unless absolutely necessary in respective
situations. This will become extremely important regarding capitol expenditure
or plant & Equipment, and inventory control procedures.
Lynn C. Cross will serve as Executive Vice President and will be responsible for
Administration and Management ,of the labor force, Lab and Production. Ms.
Cross' experience in managing an LNA production facility will provide the
ingredients for an efficient and profitable Assembly and Production team.
By using a strategy, Cross Assembly Stations, all employees will become
trained & educated on all jobs involving the production of an LNA. This helps to
create the following:

Reduction in Downtime
Higher Productivity
Increased employee moral
Flexibility During Production Cycle
Increased Performance & Quality

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An extreme emphasis upon training and education will help to increase the
longevity of the organization and the quality of people.
THE LOW NOISE AMPLIFIER (THE PRODUCT)
Product Description and Specifications: A low noise amplifier (LNA) is a high
gain solid state amplifier that is used to boost, the very weak signal that is
received from the transmit source. There are several transmit/receive
environments in which the Low Noise Amplifier is vital to the performance of
the system:

Satellite Communications
Telemetry Systems
Radar
Radio Astronomy
Interferometry
Tracking and Direction Finding
Optical Communications
Medical Instrumentation
Other Transmit/Receive Environments

The Low Noise Amplifier is vital to the performance of the transmit/receive


system because of its ability to boost the very weak signal (usually about
100,000 times or 50 DB) by reducing the noise at the front end of the radio or
Microwave Frequency, which greatly reduces the overall cost of the system.
The RF or radio frequency is the range of less than 1,000 Megahertz(MGh) in
which signals are received, and the Microwave Frequency is greater than 1000
MGh. We will design and develop LNA's used for various applications within the
frequency range of DC to 100 GHz. RSL, Inc. will desiga LNA's with both
narrow and wide band applications.
The LNA is vital to the performance of the respective transmit/receive system
because of its effectiveness to substantially increase the signal strength of the
transmit medium. By using a Low Cost method of reducing the noise that the
signal creates when it is amplified by the LNA, a stronger signal is produced
and carried through the receiver. The noise is created because constant
motion of electrons that is present in all molecules.
Why the Low Noise Amplifier for noise reduction? There are primarily three
methods of reducing the Noise Level of the signal in transmit/receive
environments:

Increase Transmit Power


Increase Gain of Receiver Antenna
Reduce the Noise in the Receiver

In the first method we would increase the transmit power to the receiver
antenna. If we would double the transmission power, the result would be less
transmission path loss and the gain will increase over the noise within the
transmission path. This method will produce a much higher cost as apposed to
using an LNA at the receiver front end. The second method would be to
increase the gain of the receiver antenna. This method would also add a

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substantial increase in cost to the overall system.


By utilizing an LNA at the receiver front end, we reduce the noise and
substantially increase the signal gain over the transmission path. This allows
us to use less transmission power, creating a better noise Performance and
lower cost of the overall system. This becomes the best alternative when
comparing noise performance, cost effectiveness of the overall system.
Performance and Rating LNA's: The performance and the quality of the Low
Noise Amplifier - its ability to produce a higher signal by lowering its noise
level, substantially increases its value, and market price. RSL, Inc. will
enthusiastically and aggressively utilize its research and design experience of
James A. Cross to concentrate in a niche market of developing a product line
of wide and narrow band LNA's performing at or better than the existing
products currently on the market. This will provide higher margins and less
competition.
THE MICROWAVE INDUSTRY
Description: The microwave industry was born bach in 1886 because of the
historical experiment of a scientist named Henrick Hertz. Using what are now
called microwave Circuits and techniques, Hertz experimentally validated
James Maxwell's theory of Electromagnetism. Hertz went on to build a radio
frequency transmitter and receiver, a small Detector used to measure fields
inside a coaxial line, and a parabolic-reflector transmitter and receiver with
which Hertz demonstrated that electric waves at centimeter wavelengths have
properties similar to those of light waves.
This began the development of the revolutionary, high technological Microwave
Industry. The advent of the Microwave Industry expands into many
dimensions and applications of our present and future society, most common
is the Telecommunications industry. The use of Microwaves has given us a new
understanding of the universe in which we live. (Microwave Journal May '88
Pg. 44-47 Mario A. Maury, Jr. Maury Microwave Corp., Cucamonga CA).
MAJOR SYSTEMS UTILIZING MICROWAVE COMMUNICATIONS
SYSTEMS
The following chart gives us a good foundation of where Microwaves are used
today, along with the applications:

Communications (Cable, point-to-point, troposcatter, satellite)


Sensors (radar, radiometry)
Military (weapon control, electronic warfare, Strategic DefenseInitiative
(SDI Program)
Navigation (satellite-based, ground, sea, and air)
Instrumentation (microwave, medical)
Energy (heating and cooking, power transmission fusion)
Information

As you can see by the previous chart, Microwave technology supports many
aspects of our lives, at home, at work, and even when sick. (MICROWAVE
JOURNAL September '88, Anniversary Issue).

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Satellite Communications Industry: This is one of the largest industries that


will grow worldwide into a $20 Billion Dollar a year business, and is expected
to reach $35 Billion Dollars by the 21st century. The industry is expected to
rebound from its sluggish form of the mid 1980's, which was the direct result
of the development of lightwave technology and more specifically fiber optics.
However, this industry will continue to be a main source of Low Noise
Amplifiers.
There are several trends in the satellite telecommunications market that will
breath new opportunities to the industry. One is the growth of full-time
international video channels. The number of channels has grown from one to
thirty-five, since 1984. High-definition television (HDTV) is also expected to
take off in the mid 1990's. This can especially be seen with the recent publicity
regarding Federal Grant Programs for research and development in the HDTV.
In addition, the videoconferencing market will show extreme signs of
penetration and growth in the 1990's.
Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) is another example of technology that is
finally starting to develop in the foreign marketplace. This specific market will
be especially attractive for our Ultra Low Noise Amplifiers. We will aggressively
pursue a share of this commercial market in order to establish a steady stream
of revenues. ( For more details, see Market Plan) There are several indications
of the growth in this market. France is thought to be leading the way with the
development of ASTRA, TVSAT, AND TDE. Also are BSB, and Erinsat, and at
least one Japanese project. However, one must approach this market with
caution because of the risk associated with projects not subsidized by the
respective governments.
Satellite Telecommunications (Continued)The mobil satellite market is also
extremely hot right now. Supported by such satellites as INMARSAT,
GEOSTAR, OMNINET, AND LOCSTAR, a solid market will need to be established
in order to give this market some stability.
The most demand will not pursue the glamorous new services as described
above, but rather seek the proven technology of the Fixed Satellite Services.
Internationally this market is expected to grow 10% per year, along with the
domestic market to be equally strong. To date 35 countries have purchased or
leased domestic services from INTELSAT, a satellite that we have launched
into orbit. In the future, 24 more countries have obtained or plan to launch
their own separate domestic satellite systems. However, the satellite industry
must respect the development of fiber optic cables. This will create a market
thrust in the areas of Business networks, and private users. The Public users
will switch heavily toward the fiber optic networks. Over 50,000 miles of cable
has already been laid underground so far.
The biggest improvements in the telecommunications industry are in the area
of digital communications compression techniques. Both telecommunications
and fiber optics are thought to be lagging in their development. Ground
antenna technology, particularly VSAT's and phased array antennas are also
continuing to improve performance while reducing costs. On-board processing
and regeneration, and cellular satellite antenna designs, if developed to

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potential, would have tremendous impact on the dramatic satellite gains made
possible by the mid 1990's,or later.
The Japanese are becoming aggressive in satellite communications, as seen in
their pursuit of higher frequencies, on-board processors, and the use of
microterminals in their various satellite projects. The dominance of the United
States, held for nearly two decades, will begin to give way to the Japanese and
the Europeans. NEC of Japan will fight the American strongholds of Hughes
Network Systems, Scientific-Atlanta, and Contel.
Satellite communications of the 1990' swill be marked by the rapidly
developing technology of advanced digital compression techniques, on-board
switching and processing, phase array/flat antennas, and satellite cellular
antennas systems. Opportunities will be seen in the following areas:

New mobile and radio determination satellite services


Expanding worldwide domestic satellite market
New satellite technology
Hot new business networks market
Fast growing VSAT/flat antenna market
Deregulation/by pass/private satellite systems
Solid international satellite growth
New Video opportunities (digital video and HDTV)
Thin route service at takeoff
New tele-health and tele-education applications

There remains to be many old and new opportunities in the satellite


telecommunications industry. The space applications is enormous for
microwave components, however, it will remain a speculative environment. It
is because of this, we will remain cautious and conservative in penetrating any
specific segments of this industry. (MICROWAVE JOURNAL Feb 1989, Dr.
Joseph N. Pelton)
10 Channel Radio System Design Specifications
1. As discussed, we are enclosing the datails of 10 channel and 30 channel
(704 KBS and 2048 kb Digital Radio Systems) required by us.
2. As discussed with you these specifications are only a guideline and the
actual product should have much better performance than this.
3. In terms of environmental conditions, it should work for -10 to +50'C 95%
RH.
4. We will prefer to have components of Motorola, Fujitsu, Mitsubishi to be
used by you and we do not want any proprietary components.
5. You can give us the details for Duplexers used for single antenna as we
have the same Duplexers in production with us.
6. This equipment is required by us in both bands, i.e. 350 to 500 Mhz and
600 to 700 Mhz.
7. We do not know if you will be using SAW filter for the IF at 70 Mhz. If you
are going to use, kindly let us know the specifications as we will be in
the
position to help you in this regard.
8. Regarding the baseband processing, i.e. Trans base band processor (TBP)
or receiver (RBP). If you can use DSP, it could reduce the cost and
that
will be better or otherwise you can plan ASIC at a rate for control purpose.

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SPECIFICATIONS FOR 10 CHANNEL RADIO SYSTEM


Specs
1.3.5 The components shall be marked with their schematic references so that
they are identifiable from the component layout diagram in the
handbook.
1.3.6 The equipment shall use min. number of proprietary components and a
list of such components shall be clearly indicated. Equipment using
components which are available from multiple sources will be preferable.
1.3.7 All controls, switches, indicators etc., shall be clearly marked to show
their circuit designations and functions.
1.3.8 Each terminal block and terminal shall be marked with an identifying
code.
1.3.9 Maintenance philosophy is to replace faulty units after quick analysis of
monitoring and alarm indications and built-in test equipment. The actual repair
will be undertaken at suitable centralized repair centers. The installation at site
shall involve simple plug-in connections only.
1.3.10 The supervisory indications, built-in test equipment (BITE) and other
control switches, should be provided at convenient height.
The equipment shall have easy access for servicing and maintenance.
The repeater stations and in many cases terminal stations, may be kept
unattended. Hence, remote supervisory facility is to be provided.
All important switches/controls on the front panel shall be provided with
suitable safeguards such as interlock system to avoid accidental operation by
the maintenance personnel.
The healthy condition of the units shall be displayed by green LED's, unhealthy
condition by red LED's and change of status by amber indication.
1.3.11 1.3.12
1.3.13 1.3.14
2.0 2.1 2.2
2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6
2.7
2.8 2.9 2.10 2.11
2.12 2.13
System Specifications Type of circuitry: Frequency Range:
10 channel Number of voice channels: Voice coding:
Data rate from and to MUX: Interface towards MUX:
Baseband interconnect facility:
Level/jitter tolerance: Bit Rate tolerance: Line Data Rate: Type of Modulation:
Modulation method: Type of modulation:
Solid State
a) 367.0 - 399.9 Mhz.
b) 420.0 - 436.5 Mhz.
445.0 - 461.5 Mhz.
c) 658.0 - 667.0 Mhz.
703.0 - 712.0 Mhz.

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30 (Thirty)
64 kbps PCM
2.048 Mbps. - 704 Kbps.
HDB-3. AS per CCITT G-703. Both 75 ohms unbalanced and 120 ohms
balanced options settable through strappings to be provided.
Regenerative Repeater.
As per CCITT G-823
+/- 50 PPm.
To be specified by supplier.
QPSK, OQPSK or any other
modulation with specific advantages,
Modulation at RF or IF. Co-herent.
2.14 2.15
Adjacent channel spacing: TX-RX separation
2 Mhz. or less.
a) 16.5 Mhz. in 367.0 band.
b) 25.0 Mhz. in 420.0 band.
c) 45.0 Mhz. in 658.0 band.
399.9 Mhz, 461.5 Mhz, 662.0 Mhz,
2.16
Adjacent Channel D/U

(for threshold degradation of 2 dB): 0 dB.

2.17
2.18
2.19
Co Channel D/U (for threshold degradation of 2 dB):
Receiver IF
Supervisory Channels:
20 dB.
70 Mhz. any other IF used may be indicated.
Supervisory Channels for Omnibus orderwire and Remote supervision shall
be provided. Express order-wire and Telecomand channels are optional.
2.20 Orderwire
2.20.1 Type:
2.20.2 Band:
2.20.3 4W Trans/Receive Level:
2.21
Type of operation: (This type required only for 10 channel that is 704 KB. 30
channel at 2048 KBS 1+1 not standby) Monitoring with BITE:
2.22
2.23
Inservice Monitoring:
Digital PCM/ADM
0.3 to 3.4 kHz. with omnibus calling facility on buzzer and loudspeaker and
speech on loudspeaker and handset. Handset to be provided. -3 dBm

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preferable.
Single RF channel in (1 + 0) configuration with redundancy in the form of
duplicated power amplifier and power supply.
Built-in test equipment (BITE) for monitoring parameters such as TX Power,
Rec. RF level, Health of TLO/RLO, Primary voltages, PSU voltages etc. should
be provided. The details of parameters monitored may be indicated.
Monitoring sockets for measurements with regular instruments shall be
provided for parameters such as TX
2.23
2.24
2.25
2.26
3.0 3.1
3.2 3.3
Inservice Monitoring Continued :
TX power, TLO/RLO frequency, PSU voltages Receive RF level etc. Actual
parameters for which sockets are provided may be indicated.
Visual Alarm:
Visual indication for parameters such as system failure, power supply
output failure, TX power low, TLO/RLO unhealthy condition, quality
deterioration (high BER/sinc. failure), no data output etc. to be provided. The
explanation of the alarms provided shall be given.
Audible alarm:
Potential free contacts shall be provided for extension of audible alarm.
Reset facility for audible alarm shall be provided.
Remote Supervision:
The terminal station (controlling station) shall monitor the status of the
unattended repeater station and also the far end terminal station (
controlled station). The following parameters are to be monitored locally and
conveyed to the controlling station from each repeater and far end
terminal
station.
1) RF path failure
2) Any sub-system failure
3) Two other parameters related to the station.
The details of alarms provided may be indicated with diagnostic procedure.
If grouping of alarms is done for remote supervision, clear explanation
should be given. Number of HOPS - 4 nos. with drop insert ? of channels.
Transmitter Specifications
Trans Power at antenna port: + 30 dBm (min.) 50 ohms, + 35 dBm (max.).
3.4
3.5
4.0
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5

Spurii and harmonic emission at antenna port: 25 microwatt maximum.


Protection: Transmitter shall be protected against infinate VSWR.
Receiver Specifications
Noise figure at antenna port: 4 dB or less.
RLO stability: +/~ 10
IF frequency: 70 Mhz . Any other IF used may be specified.
3 dB IF bandwidth: The supplier shall indicate actual bandwidth.
IF impedance: 75 ohms. Return loss may be specified,

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4.6 Reference RF level at antenna port: -63 dBm/50 ohms.


4.7 AGC range: From overload point to threshold Linearised AGC voltage shall
be available for recording.
4.8 Image Frequency Rejection: 80 dB or better.
4.9 Receiver overload point for no deterioration of quality: -40 dBm or better.
4.10 Receiver threshold in absence of interfering signal for BER of 1x10' -6:
-89 dBm at antenna port.
4.11 Operating range: From overload point to threshold.
4.12 Squelch: To be operated for quality deterioration (Sync, fail or BER of
1x10" -3) . Under squelch condition AIC shall be transmitted towards
MUX. 5.0 Specification for Branching Equipment
5.1 TX - RX frequency spacing: As specified at si. No. 2.15
5.2 Insertion loss in transmit direction (TX port to Ant. port) : 2 dB max.
5.3 Insertion loss in receive direction (antenna port to RX port) : 2 dB max.
5.4 TX-RX isolation: 80 dB or better.
5.5 Return loss at antenna port over 3 dB bandwidth of TX and RX
frequencies: 20 dB or better.
5.6 Nominal impedance at Antenna port: 50 ohms.
5.7 Type of connector at ant. port: N-female
6.0 Power Supply Specifications
6.1 Input D.C. voltage: -48V (-40v - -65v)
6.2 Input DC voltage variation (limits) for operation of the system without
degradation in performance: -40v to -60v.
6.3 ? ? to be provided: Over voltage, short circuit, overload, under voltage and
reverse polarity.
6.4 Derived D.C. voltage: The number of voltages used shall be minumum.
Voltage distribution scheme to be furnished.
6.5 Total Power Consumption: 45 watts (typical). Actual power consumption
may be indicated by the supplier.
7.0 Environmental Specifications 0 - +50 'C. As per IPT-1001A catagory B
including vibration, bump, salinity and dust test.
8.0 Transportation and Storage: -20 deg.C to 60 deg.C for storage. -40 deg.C
to 60 deg.C for transport.
9.0 Simulated Single Hop Specification
9.1 BER Performance: Better than 1x10"-10 at threshold, 1x10"-10 from
overload to 5 dB above threshold level.
9.2 OrderWire
The parameters shall be tested for input D.C. voltage variation as specified in
performance specifications. BER performance over simulated hop is to be
established for no errors as specified in para.
9.1. Co-channel and adjacent channel D/U measurements are to be carried out
at threshold with modulated undesired signal. Bit rate tolerance and
jitter
specs, of the system are to be established at threshold receive level.
9.2.1 Response:
9.2.3 Distortion:
9.2.3 Noise performance:
10.0 Maintainability:
11.0 Reliability:
MTBF:
12.0

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Other requirements
a) CCITT G.712 for Digital PCM
b) +/- 2dB or better with respect to 1 Khz. tone at -20 dBm for ADM.
c) +/-2 dB or better with respect to 1 Khz. tone at -3dBm for analoq.
d)2 dB or better for PCM ???
e) -53 dbmop or better for digital
f) -45 dbmop or better for analog
Type of construction practice may be indicated with details of accessability for
maintenance etc.
The reliability prediction shall be worked out on the basis of guidelines issued
by Quality Assurance Wing of DOT video document No. QM 115.
Better than 1,000,000 hours per Transreceiver expected.

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