Flying TV add new COFDM airborne system from Link Research

Link Research have sold an airborne XP system to Flying TV, the UK's only ready-to-go TV helicopter.
G-PIXX is equipped with Link's latest 5W COFDM Amplifier and rack-mounted TX unit which enables any satellite truck equipped with a COFDM receiver to receive the transmission. This system will give a range of around 100Km without the need for any mechanical tracking antennas enabling G-PIXX to cover any breaking news or sports event.
Link has been working with Flying TV over the past six months and has already used this system to great effect on many news and sports stories including the 2005 University boat race.
Mike Smith Managing Director of Flying TV, said: "The LINK COFDM system has delivered over 80 hours of robust live transmissions into a variety of fixed and mobile receive sites all over the UK. As we operate with a two person crew we love the 'fit and forget' design of both the TX and RX side - it's easier to use than a cellphone - and it enables us to offer live coverage to our customers over distances never previously achieved in the UK."
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