99810999; The Antenna - EDITION WINTER 2007/2008 - Kathrein

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EDITION WINTER 2007/2008 

Antennen · Electronic

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 

5th 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 Antenna · Edition 2007 

The KATHREIN group 

Engineering 

New products 

Twin DVB-C receiver UFC 861si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24-25 

DVB-C receiver UFC 660si . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26-27 

DVB-S/T receivers UFS 790si / UFS 790sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28-29 

DVB-S receivers with CI UFS 710si / UFS 710sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30-31 

DVB-S receivers with CI UFS 705si / UFS 705sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32-33 

DVB-S receivers UFS 700si / UFS 700sw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34-35 

MobiSet 2, digital CAP 600 - 

CA module AlphaCrypt Light UFZ 100 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36-37 

House connection amplifier VOS 32/RA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38-39 

Single-cable switching matrix EXR 501 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 

Multi-switches EXR 1708 / EXR 1718 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 

Fairs 

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 

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

The shortage of trained professionals isn’t 

a spectre dreamed up by hysterical business 

associations, it’s reality within companies. It’s 

a known fact that this shortage is particularly 

true for qualified engineers. According to the 

ZVEI and DITKOM, there is a lack of 40,000 

engineers in Germany. This alone is slowly but 

surely becoming a locational disadvantage 

for our country. To make matters worse, in 

the area of skilled craftsmen, or other skilled 

workers below that level, there also isn’t 

enough manpower. 

According to the Federal Employment Agency 

there 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 100,000 

unemployed persons in Bavaria who may only 

have low qualifications, but who do have 

industrial experience. It’s a question of how 

to realise this potential. This is the reason 

why the BayME and VBM associations have 

brought the “Potential” project into being. 

It’s aimed at workers from outside the sector 

who have been unemployed up until now but 

whom, via a vocational qualification, can fill 

positions below the craftsman level in a company. 

It’s also aimed, however, at semi-skilled 

and unskilled workers who are already in 

employment. A vocational qualification lets 

them retain their employability and also to 

qualify for further responsibilities within the 

company. In the course of the modular and 

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) 

standardised vocational qualification, workers 

are trained in skills and made available to the 

company as needed. Vocational qualification 

is carried out without charge to the company 

by the bfzg GmbH, one of Bavaria’s largest 

training institutes with 180 training locations. 

The intrinsic value of this qualification is 

expressed in its certificate with its “Qualifiziert 

in Bayern” (Qualified in Bavaria) seal. 

Encouraging skilled workers in technical occupations 

can only form part of a comprehensive 

package aimed at relieving this lack of skilled 

workers. This package must certainly include 

the immigration of such workers. The barriers 

in this area are currently too high. A “Blue 

Card” rule may be of some help. The politicians 

will have to do their homework, however. 

It will require more than just dropping income 

limits to make immigration easier. 

Above all, it’s necessary to improve the educational 

system in a sustainable form; otherwise 

every immigration programme is just a drop 

in the ocean. We’ve been involved for years - 

from pre-school to technical college. Three 

years ago, the Bavarian industry presented a 

range of studies called “Bildung neu denken” 

(Rethinking Education) that explored the possibility 

of comprehensive educational reform 

on a scientific basis and gave clear recommendations 

on how to deal with this to the 

political establishment. Moreover, this Spring 

the action committee initiated by the vbw 

showed in detail what has to be changed in 

the German educational system. We need 

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crèches and play schools not just to look after 

the children - we need them as educational 

bodies. We need blanket introduction of real 

all-day schools as well as a more practical 

approach to teaching and performance-related 

payment for teachers. Finally, more autonomy 

and individual responsibility for schools and 

colleges would lead to a higher quality of 

education, as all studies have shown us. 

Here in Rosenheim, we are on the right track 

to achieve this. The Rosenheim UAS, where 

I function as chairman of the university council, 

is highly autonomous, causing it to stand out 

from Germany’s other technical colleges. 

Last but not least, we need to encourage each 

and every individual more strongly to learn 

throughout his or her life. 

The Antenna · Edition 2006

4 The group 

Marc Ravalomanana in Germany 

Madagascan President visits Kathrein 

On the occasion of his three-day state visit to 

Bavaria, Marc Ravalomanana, the Madagascan 

President, accepted a private invitation 

by Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein. 

The visitor's book of the City of Rosenheim 

The last time Mr. Kathrein had met the 

President was during a trip to Madagascar 

together with the German Federal President 

Horst Köhler in 2006. The antenna specialist 

from Ro-senheim has done business with the 

fourth largest island in the world for years. 

Madagascar uses antenna technology by 

Kathrein for its national GSM network and 

broadcast station. 

For this reason, the President also visited the 

production site at Kathrein where professional 

radio and TV antennas are manufactured. 

He was accompanied by his wife Lalao, the 

Minister for Foreign Affairs Marcel Ranjeva, 

the Post and Telecommunications Minister 

Bruno Andriantavison and Patrick 

Ramiaramanana, Minister for Energy. 


Before leaving for plant IV in Thansau, the 

President 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 to 

the experimental station Grub by the Bavarial 

regional office for agriculture, and to the 

open-air farmhouse museum in Amerang. 

As the Madagascan President is very interested 

in cattle breeding, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein 

made him the present of a cattle drover, 

made by KATHREIN-Austria. 

To the left: 

Prof. Dr. Kathrein, 

to the right: President 

Ravalomanana, honorary 

consul Michael Krebs 

is standing behind 

Prof. Dr. Kathrein

The group 5 

The Antenna · Edition 2007


Bavarian business delegation in South Africa 

Secretary of State Hans Spitzner at KATHREIN South Africa 

Together with 40 enterprisers from Bavaria, 

the Bavarian Secretary of State Hans Spitzner 

visited the South African cities Johannesburg, 

Durban and Cape Town in early March. 

The purpose of his trip was to help Bavarian 

companies establish business contacts to 

South Africa so they will be able to solicit 

business in the context of the FIFA footbal 

worldcup 2010. 

In Johannesburg, Mr. Spitzner also set up the 

German Chamber of Industry and Commerce’s 

representation for the support of Bavarian 

companies 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 important 

African commercial partner. This representation 

will stimulate the further growth in trade 

between Germany and South Africa, which 

is not only important with the World Cup 

2010 in mind.” 

Mr. Spitzner was among others accompanied 

by Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, who invited the 

delegation to attend the official opening of the 

new head office of KATHREIN South Africa in 

Stellenbosch. 

Prof. Dr. Kathrein said: “We have been active 

here in South Africa for over three decades. 

KATHREIN South Africa's new head office in Stellenbosch 


The official opening of KATHREIN South Africa’s new head office (from left): Under-Secretary of State 

Hans 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 

In 1997 KATHREIN South Africa (Pty) Ltd., 

the head office of which had up to now been 

in Somerset West, was founded. Recently our 

new property in Stellenbosch, surrounded 

by vineyards and eclusive wineries, was completed. 

In South Africa we mainly operate 

in the telecommunications field, where we 

focus on mobile phone network base station 

antennas.” 

Heinz Henkenjohann, the manager of 

KATHREIN South Africa, continued: “In the 

area of broadcast and mobile communication 

antennas we have achieved a total market 

share of over 90% in South Africa and over 

60% in the rest of the Sub-Saharan region. 

Our major customers include Sentech, the 

technical arm of SABC, Vodacom, MTN, who 

both are strongly represented throughout 

Africa, as well as Cell C. 

We have been active since the beginning of 

mobile communication, with the initial launch 

of GSM 900, the upgrading to GSM 1800 and 

to the recent expansion to include 3G UMTS.

We are now assisting the aforementioned operators in 

preparing for the next generation in communication, 

that is to say, DVB-T and DVB-H.” 

The looming FIFA football worldcup 2010 necessitates 

new communication technology and upgrading of 

old, where KATHREIN South Africa is also lending its 

support. 

In the main building of the new South African head 

office, there are the premium offices which cover 

approx. 924 m² paved floor area. They are air-conditioned 

and self-sufficient as the building possesses its 

own photovoltaic system. It consists mainly of offices 

and three guest rooms. 

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. 


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 University 

of 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 and 

Heinz Henkenjohann, manager of KATHREIN South Africa 



HUAWEI present “Best Supplier Award” 

Distinction for KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil 

In the course of their world-wide expansion, 

the largest Chinese network provider HUAWEI 

set up a subsidiary in Brazil in 1999. 

KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil (KMB), in turn, 

received an early opportunity to become 

acquainted with HUAWEI as a result of their 

good business relationship with KATHREIN- 

China. It didn’t take long before a visit from 

the Brazilian HUAWEI management to the 

Kathrein production facilities in São Paulo 

followed. Most recently, Kathrein-Mobilcom 

has been classified as a premium supplier. 

Ever since the first project that HUAWEI won 

with the Brazilian operator CTBC, KATHREIN- 

Mobilcom Brasil has supplied most of the 

antennas required for the expansion of their 

GSM network, all manufactured locally. 

Roughly one year later, they collaborated on 

a project for network expansion set in motion 

“Etisalat Academy”: 

Kathrein seminar in Dubai 

Group of participants at the “Etisalat Academy” in Dubai 

Three Kathrein specialists recently had the 

opportunity to give lectures at the “Etisalat 

Academy” of the well-established and largest 

Arabian telecommunications company 

“Emirates Telecommunications” in Dubai. 

Peter Anwander, Peter Deidesheimer and Paul 

Smith held a total of three conferences on 

topics such as satellite reception, signal 

processing, measuring instrument technology 

and system planning in communication 


by the operator OI, located in Rio de Janeiro, 

who operate in North and Northeastern Brazil. 

Once again, KMB antennas were implemented. 

networks. A wide array of Kathrein products 

were also presented in detail. 

Over 90 participants from countries in the Golf 

region followed the explanations with great 

interest. The invitation was made by Kathrein 

subsidiary KATHREIN-Middle East which, 

with managing director Peter Anwander, has 

been consolidating Kathrein group activities 

in the Golf region since the beginning of 

this year. 

HUAWEI Brasil regularly 

evaluate important suppliers 

within their quality 

system as to their technical-commercial 

support, 

delivery reliability and 

product quality. KMB 

consistently obtained 

very high marks in these 

evaluations. At the 

HUAWEI Brazil branch 

“Supplier’s Meeting” 

in São Paulo, this was 

officially honoured and 

recognised through 

the presentation of the 

“Best Supplier Award”. 

The award was accepted by KMB managing 

director Karl-Heinz Lensing (right). 

Peter Anwander (left) with Shakir Taj 

of Syscom LLC in Dubai

ORANGE audits Kathrein 

Production in Rosenheim and Nördlingen put to test 

Technicians, engineers and decision makers of 

the international network operator ORANGE 

audited Kathrein in terms of quality, and got 

first-hand information on product innovations. 

ORANGE has made a valuable realm of 

experience in erecting and extending UMTS 

networks, and is thus known for its spadework 

regarding product development. Many of the 

marketing innovations made by ORANGE, 

like the billing per second or flat rates, are 

today common practice with the competitors. 

Following a company presentation in 

Rosenheim, Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein said: 

“At present ORANGE has more than 11 million 

customers in Great Britain and also for example 

in Madagascar. ORANGE is one of our most 

important customers, and we will gladly supply 

KATHREIN-Poland fulfils ISO 9001 and 14001 

17 companies within the Kathrein group certified 


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

a major customer with antenna line products 

and filters. We are very happy that the audit 

results were all positive.” 

During the audit not only the plants in 

Rosenheim 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 the 

Polish subsidiary in 2005. 

“Currently, group members from eleven different countries in Europe, 

America, Asia and Africa are certified to these standards”, company 

principal Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (right) explains and carries on: 

“Nine different languages are spoken there.” 

Dipl.-Ing. Hermann Zimmermann (left), manager of the international 

QA department and member of the extended management body 

at Kathrein, congratulated his Polish colleague on the smooth 

certification procedure. 



Prof. Dr. Palmer in Rosenheim 

Transfer of knowledge initiated 

Tribute to Prof. Dr. Kathrein 

The enterpriser supported Romania's EU membership 

Marius Popovici (to the right) from Timisoara in 

Romania 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 Romania 

as regards our EU membership and the 

strengthening of our relationship.” 

He especially appreciated the enterpriser’s 

cooperativeness in respect of the establishment 

of a business relationship between Rosenheim 

county and Timisoara that took place more 

than eight years ago. KATHREIN Romania’s 

and Romkatel's workforce is currently about 

400. Both companies cooperate with the 

KATHREIN-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) 


and Bavarian State Minister for Labour and 

Social Affairs and state commissioner for 

Romania, Ms. Barbara Stamm, attended 

the celebration. 

Prof. Dr. Keith Palmer (centre) of the Electrical 

Engineering faculty of the University of 

Stellenbosch in South Africa, paid a visit to 

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (to the left) during his 

stay in Germany. The South African scientist, 

who is regarded as an antenna specialist, 

received the latest information on production 

technologies and new products. UAS (university 

of applied sciences) Rosenheim’s president 

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alfred Leidig (to the right) 

informed him on the contents of the various 

study programmes at his university. 

The institution may soon have a relationship 

with South Africa, as the gentlemen lively 

discussed whether a cooperation between 

Rosenheim and Stellenbosch in terms of 

transfer of knowledge, student and teacher 

exchange can be established. Kathrein has 

done business with South Africa for decades; 

in 1997 the subsidiary KATHREIN South Africa 

(Pty) Ltd. in Stellenbosch was founded.

5th Vodafone KATHREIN User Club meeting 

Exchange of technical ideas across a broad spectrum 

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

“Vodafone KATHREIN User Club” – not just 

a snappy name, but also a proven institution. 

Vodafone as a mobile phone operating 

company uses antennas from Rosenheim 

throughout the world. On this occasion 

14 participants from 7 different countries met 

The lively exchange of ideas should be continued in 2008. 

afresh with representatives of the Italian 

company Faini, a Kathrein Group company, 

to exchange ideas. 

It was the fifth such meeting; the previous 

meeting had been in 2005. This time around 

there was strong representation of responsible 

decision-makers from Spain and Germany, 

people who set the pattern for technical 

decisions affecting international purchasing. 

Two days were spent discussing complex 

topics of mobile phone technology, focussing 

on quality and logistics packages, product 

innovations, new developments in the filters 

range, digital TV reception on mobile phones 

and special antenna system solutions. 

The entrepreneur Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein was 

very pleased at the positive response to his 

invitation, and the lively discussions between 

Engineering 11 

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein during his company presentation. 

the Vodafone representatives and the various 

Kathrein technical departments, with the 

objective of preparing cooperative projects for 

the future. 

The next “Vodafone KATHREIN User Club 

meeting” is scheduled for 2008. 


12 Engineering 

In-house development 

Quality tests in walk-in absorber chamber 

“Our new absorber chamber has many other 

advantages as well as being big enough for us 

to walk in.” says Florian Ofner of KATHREIN- 

Werke KG plant IV in Thansau near Rosen - 

heim. “We no longer need any moveable sled 

guides within the chamber, and we no longer 

need excessively long loops of measurement 

cabling, because the test piece is connected 

only after it has been placed in the absorber 

chamber.” Test pieces in this case are classic 

mobile phone antennas, as used by a wide 

variety of mobile phone network operators. 

The chamber was designed and built by 

Kathrein engineers and technicians. Nihad 

Sehic sees further advantages from the 

chamber, saving in excess of EUR 55,000 in 

materials costs alone even before taking into 

account the measurement equipment: 

“We can reduce the lengths of the RF cables, 

thus reducing cable attenuation and allowing 

us to improve the performance margins.” 

This is done by bringing data, RF and control 

cables to a central connection point within the 

chamber. It goes without saying that during 

the measurements the chamber is absolutely 

RF-tight. The door drive is automatic, and an 

All test operations at a glance: Rüdiger Zieke at the 

measurement equipment 


automatic sled drive 

allows even the 

heaviest antennas to 

be brought in. 

“For our specific impact 

tests, during which the 

antenna is subjected to 

artificially generated 

blows, we have even 

developed a remotely 

controlled pneumatic 

impact system.” 

explains Florian Ofner, 

who is enthusiastic 

about the simple and 

user-friendly controls, 

such as the touchscreen 

interface on 

the central computer 

monitor. 

The total investment 

for the two triple-band 

measurement stands in 

plant IV is just short of 

EUR 400,000. 

The new absorber chamber in plant IV is directly integrated 

into production 

Rüdiger Zieke, who together with his team of production 

engineers designed and built the absorber chamber, during 

tests on the new equipment. Existing measurement chambers 

within the Kathrein Group of Companies (such as those in 

China 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 the 

test position. An automatic sled drive facilitates positioning

High-tech product from Rosenheim for Norway 

Kathrein supplies digital transmitting antenna equipment 

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 positive experiences and reports on the 

switch from analogue to digital television 

(DVB-T) in Germany and the use of professional 

transmitting equipment made by Kathrein 

have found great interest at home and abroad. 

Norway will shortly be changing over to 

digital TV and has great confidence in expert 

solutions and tried and tested transmitting 

antenna equipment made by the specialist 

antenna company in Rosenheim. 

A delegation of experts from the Norwegian 

TV company NTV in Oslo and the Telenor- 

Norkring provider came to Rosenheim for 

discussions. Other participants were representatives 

from Rohde & Schwarz, the Munich 

manufacturer of transmitters. They supply the 

powerful TV transmitters necessary for the 

DVB-T project. 

Wolfgang Niedhammer, engineer for broadcast 

technology at Kathrein: “This duet with complete 

solutions from Upper Bavaria - antennas 

made by Kathrein in Rosenheim and transmitting 

equipment made by Rohde & Schwarz in 

Munich - has proved its excellence at home 

and abroad time and again. Other countries in 

particular are now looking at the successful 

set-up of the German digital TV network in 

which the two Bavarian companies have 

played a major role. Norwegian television has 

trust in this equipment and our guests were 

also able to see for themselves on site that 

this 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 antenna 

systems have to give way for the new technology 

due to the launching of digital TV. 

We delivered those old systems to Norway 

many years, or even many decades ago and 

they are still running fine.” 

A visit to the “Wendelstein” transmitting 

station, which belongs to the Bayerischer 

Rundfunk (state-owned Bavarian broadcasting 

company) and which has been using Kathrein 

antennas and transmitting equipment made 

by Rohde & Schwarz for a year, further 

convinced the Norwegian guests that they 

had decided on the right partner for their 

large-scale project. 


The “Brokn” DVB-T transmitting antenna was 

made ready for delivery in Rosenheim ... 

... before being transported to Norway. 



America’s Cup 

World’s most famous sailing regatta uses Kathrein’s antenna technology 

Right up until 22nd August 1851, it was still 

known as the “100 Guinea Cup”. But then, 

the “America” simply stole the race from under 

the noses of all 14 of the competing British 

yachts. Something of a shock to the British, 

who up ‘til then had ruled the waves as 

yachtsmen too. “There is no second” came the 

reply to Queen Victoria, who wanted to know 

who had taken second place. 

156 years later, the 32nd America’s Cup was 

held in the summer of 2007. What is special 

about this one is that it is the first, since then, 

to be held in Europe. Twelve international 

teams are taking part in the oldest and most 

prestigious sailing regatta in the world. 

The Cup takes place as a series of match 

races. Match racing is when two boats sail 

against each other alone. As in boxing, coming 

second means nothing. The competitive format 

is the “best of nine”, so whoever is the first to 

win five races is the overall winner. Vodafone 

Spain is the Cup’s official mobile network provider. 

The network has been designed to cover 

the entire race area – some 30 km by 25 km 

– and its coverage will extend to the press 

office, plus all competition locations, from 

where the sailing matches can be followed. 


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

Speed of data transmissions of up to 3.6 Mb/s 

will be available. 

Kathrein, the Rosenheim-based antenna 

specialist, provided the antennas for the 

Voda fone broadband network via its Spanish 

partner firm “ESB Sistemas Spain”. 

Vodafone Spain covers a race area 

of 750 square kilometres 

According to Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein: “As well 

as communication, information is being trans - 

ferred, with particular attention being paid to 

the quality of the services connected with this 

data transfer. So, for example, the wind speeds, 

to which the participating boats are subjected, 

are of interest to us.” 

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

Kathrein antennas

Digital transmitting equipment made by Kathrein 

Rosenheim products now in use in South Korea 

With its highly technical special solutions, 

Kathrein, the antenna specialist from Rosen - 

heim, came top in an international request 

for tender issued by Korean Broadcasting 

Systems. The high demands made on digital 

transmitting antenna equipment can only be 

met by top quality products. 

Kathrein’s excellence and reliability is wellknown 

worldwide with the result that an 

impressive contract to deliver 5 TV broad - 

casting antenna systems was signed with 

Korean Broadcasting Systems in spring 2007. 

In just a few weeks the systems were ready to 

be delivered and the responsible engineers 

from Seoul came to Rosenheim 

to subject the system to thorough inspection 

and quality assurance tests. 

Christian Finger, Project Manager at Kathrein: 

“Our customer attaches great importance to 

reliability and long service life of the ordered 

systems. Cheap suppliers have a poor chance 

and we are convinced that we can fulfil the 

expectations of our customer in full”. 

Everyone was very satisfied with the test 

results during the acceptance test. Wolfgang 

Niedhammer, head engineer for radio technology 

and overseas projects at KATHREIN- 

Werke: “During such visits, our guests 

naturally like to take the opportunity to get 

first-hand information on the latest technology 

and products. Kathrein engineers have the 

know-how and the experience necessary to 

implement even the most complicated of 

special projects. A series of lectures and 

special presentations gave our guests the 

chance to see this for themselves”. 

Clemens Park and Brian Lee from Kathrein's 

subsidiary KATHREIN-ASIA, Seoul, who will 

support this project locally, were naturally also 

present in Rosenheim. The week-long stay of 

the Korean guests also included a visit to the 

Bavarian broadcasting company’s (BR) transmitter 

on top of the Wendelstein mountain - 

where Kathrein antennas can practically be 

touched - and to Lake Chiemsee with a visit 

to the king's palace. 


At Kathrein in Rosenheim: Guests from South Korea from Korean 

Broadcasting 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 engineer 

from Kathrein will travel to Korea to put 

the 5 transmitter systems into operation. 



100% market share in Bahrain 

Kathrein mobile communication antennas in the desert nation 

Ferrari pilot Felipe Massa won the Bahrain 

Grand Prix in 2007 with a start-finish win. 

The race on the 5,417 kilometer long “Bahrain 

Sakhir Circuit” was broadcast world-wide. 

The mobile communication antennas required 

for 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 product 

segment is clearly 100%.” The two network 

operators “MTC-Vodafone” and “Batleco” both 

Kathrein mobile communication antennas are built into the 

start-finish stands 


cover the sheikdom exclusively with antennas 

from Kathrein. 

Roughly 700,000 inhabitants live in the tiny 

nation’s capital, Manama. The rest of the 

country is desert. Both network operators are 

extremely satisfied with the performance of 

the Kathrein products, which defy soaring 

temperatures and even sand storms. 

“Our engineers had the opportunity to see our 

antennas which had been mounted in the 

desert many years ago and showed absolutely 

The “Bahrain Sakhir Circuit” is an architectural feast 

for the eyes... 

... which also possesses technical refinements. 

no sign of damage”, said Prof. Dr. Kathrein 

happily. He added, “The Formula 1 circuit is 

completely equipped with our GSM and UMTS 

antennas. This speaks in favour of our modern 

technology and high-quality standards.”

Swiss network operator SASAG equips HFC network with Kathrein 

systems for Triple Play 

Picture 1 shows the external units from Kathrein. Left in picture, Andreas 

Federli, technical director of SASAG. Right, Christoph Kirschkowski of 

Kathrein, responsible for project management and supervision. 

Picture 2 shows a 19” cabinet in which Kathrein optical 

components have been installed in the first expansion 

stage. 

One outlet – one box – 

one partner! 

As from now, the Swiss cable network 

operator 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 to 

enjoy use of modern Triple Play 

services (TV, Internet and telephony 

all from a TV outlet). Over 30 % of 

all TV subscribers are already being 

provided with Internet access. 

More than 230 digital programmes 

are broadcast, including HDTV, which 

are coded with Conax. The biggest 

advantage for SASAG Triple Play 

clients is the reduction of telephone 

costs by 50%. 


Picture 3 shows an amplification point in compact technology from 

Kathrein, with the ORA 820 optical compact node and the new VGF 938 

distribution network amplifiers which are equipped with an active return 

path with various setting options. 

The components installed are monitored by Kathrein’s network 

management system KOM, situated at the SASAG headquarters. The system 

comprises a central unit (TCU 40), a Server PC, a Client PC which displays 

the accumulated information on the Synoptic Board and the monitoring 

transponders in the devices. 

The KOM monitors the headend (output level), optical transmitters, optical 

receivers, coax amplifiers (GGA 8, compact amplifiers, house connection 

amplifier) and peripheral equipment when using the corresponding 

monitoring transponder. 

From the very beginning, SASAG’s network 

was equipped with customised heated professional 

reception systems for satellite signals, 

optical directly-modulated transmitters, optical 

compact nodes as well as distribution network 

components from Kathrein. Expansion to 

862 MHz and optical segmentation were 

effec ted according to the subscribers’ actual 

data transfer volume. For this project, Kathrein 

supplied additional cutting-edge products: 

the trunk amplifier and node system GGA 8 

including electronic setting of parameters and 

the optical components (Kobra). 

The new line amplifier system VGF/VGO 938 

with the latest GaAs compact technology and 

an individual operation concept with slide 

switches rounds off the equipment. 



Kathrein antenna is now the highest point in Holland 

Spectacular installation by helicopter in Lopik 

The new Kathrein transmission antenna “IJsselstein” waits its turn 

After mounting a funicular in the Bavarian 

Alps just the evening before, a special 

helicopter from the Swiss company “HELOG- 

Heliswiss” took off from Berchtesgaden on an 

early morning in August 2007. Destination: 

an antenna installation in Holland. The “Super 

Puma” helicopter made a stop in Mannheim 

to refuel and flew on to the Dutch broadcast 

station site “IJsselstein”, located near the city 

of Lopik, where it landed at 11.00 a.m. 

The region’s landmark situated there, a 375 

meter transmitter tower, was to be equipped 

with a new Kathrein DVB-T transmission 

antenna. This remarkable endeavour was 

announced by the Dutch media early on 

causing many onlookers and of course 

newspaper and TV journalists to flock to the 

site, a wide area of which was cordoned off, 

to experience this spectacle and report on it 

in detail. 


Kathrein project manager Anton Vogl was in 

charge of planning the high-performance 

antenna in Rosenheim and delivering it to 

the broadcast station “KPN" in Holland. 

Wolfgang Niedhammer, broadcast engineer 

at KATHREIN-Werke KG, travelled to the site 

to supervise this significant event, a relatively 

difficult procedure indeed. 

The antenna from Rosenheim was to be 

placed on the top of the “Christmas tree”, as 

the monument is called by locals, since every 

year during Christmas time, the tower is 

decked with fir-tree shaped fairy lights which 

can 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 began 

the first of a series of five flights, which were 

captured on video by an accompanying helicopter 

for the Dutch television broadcaster, 

to report on this extraordinary show on the 

evening news. 

After the old, veteran antenna had been 

brought 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 metre 

tower. 

Gerard Hessing of Hutronic, Kathrein’s 

representative in Holland, was also present on 

site: “We are delighted that everything worked 

out so well. That was just the beginning. 

Additional Kathrein antenna systems for the 

development of the digital network have 

already been delivered to KPN and will be 

installed in the near future.”

Spectacular installation by helicopter in Lopik 

... then the new antenna from Kathrein was 

affixed on the hook ... 

Wolfgang Niedhammer: “Even though these 

helicopter installation procedures have become 

almost routine work, each operation is an 

event that causes everyone’s pulse and blood 

pressure to soar. After all, the whole operation 

is quite risky. It is not without reason that 

... and placed precisely on the very top of 

the 375-metre high tower. 

The “Super Puma” of the Swiss HELOG-Heliswiss 

and team await the “all-clear” signal 

a wide area is always cordoned off by the 

police in case the pilot or machine experience 

difficulties.” 

Engelhard Pargätzi, head of the Swiss company 

HELOG-Heliswiss, invited the whole team for 


Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer (left) and Kathrein representative 

Gerard Hessing (Hutronic) were at the site. 

The transmitter station “IJsselstein", in the 

vicinity of Lopik, with their new Kathrein 

DVB-T transmission antenna 

a drink. The following day, everyone was ready 

to start on the next project at a site in Holland, 

just a few kilometres away. 



Grünten transmitter: 50 years in existence 

DVB-T antenna from Kathrein 

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

Since 1957, Bavarian Broadcasting (BR) has 

been transmitting television signals to the 

region from a station on the Grünten 

mountain near Sonthofen. To celebrate the 

transmitter’s 50th jubilee, BR held an “open 

house” at the station on the 1,738 meter 

mountain in late September. 

The station on the Grünten, operated by the 

BR themselves, brings radio and television 

programmes wirelessly to listeners and viewers. 

FM broadcasting from the Grünten was 


started off back in 1951 with what is today 

“Bayern2Radio”. On 1st January 1957, broadcasting 

of the first German television channel 

(ARD) began for the Allgäu region and the 

Swabian 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 station 

could only be reached on foot. 

Since 1979, the Grünten funicular has been 

owned by Bavarian Broadcasting. A few 

On top of the mountain (from left): 

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein, Dipl.-Ing. Ingrid 

Mitterhummer of the technical information 

department at BR and Dipl.-Ing. Jörg Brink 

of Spinner. 

months ago, the facility was just again 

authorised for public transportation, operating 

regularly, from June to October. 

50 years after the first TV transmission, a new 

historic 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 of 

Swabia and neighbouring regions with DVB-T 

programmes.

Radio and television reception in Peking 

Rosenheim antennas on Asia’s third-highest tower 

CCTV broadcasting tower in Peking 

China is getting ready for the 2008 Olympic 

Games in Peking. Operators from the Chinese 

central broadcasting corporation China Central 

Television (CCTV) also place their trust in 

antenna technology from Kathrein. 

The antenna specialist from Rosenheim has 

just delivered an additional antenna system 

for Asia’s third-largest tower. Dipl.-Ing. Georg 

Klauser, the product area manager responsible 

for this effort, is quite pleased: “All systems 

have been successfully installed and function 

trouble-free. The CCTV technicians are very 

satisfied with our reliability and special 

solutions.” 

Since 1997, CCTV operators of the central 

broadcasting tower have invested in a total 

of 4 Kathrein antenna systems, thereby 

contributing to the 

expansion of the trans - 

mission area and the 

improvement of radio and 

TV reception quality in Peking. 

The tower itself was built in 1993 in the 

Peking 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 building 

has an area of 5,905 square meters, 

whereas the tower base has an area of 

12,143 square meters. A video and 

exhibition hall open to the public is 

located at the foot of the tower. 

Information on the Kathrein technology 

implemented on the CCTV tower: 

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 range 

750...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. 



Kathrein takes RFID to a new dimension 

Kathrein is launching its new RFID-UHF 

Reader Generation RRUI. The device was 

developed at Kathrein’s sites in Rosenheim, 

Burgstädt and Niederndorf. Continually 

growing demands on RFID-UHF systems 

call for a completely new, state-of-the-art 

UHF reader concept--Kathrein has created 

this. A highly flexible modular concept 

based on the Intel R1000 Chip, with a 

consistent device core allows it to fulfil 

customer needs quickly and cost-effectively. 

Various functional modules can be retro - 

fitted to satisfy the most diverse requirements 

for interfaces and performance 

categories. 

A scalable housing ensures the smallest 

dimensions possible for the range of 

functions required. Compared to standard 

products, the housing volume is 50 % 

smaller, whereas the protection categories 

IP 54 to IP 65 are still optimally fulfilled. 

A further advantage of the design are the 

significantly shorter and subsequently more 

cost-efficient development time periods 

required for customisation, e.g. proprietary 

interfaces. 

The Intel R1000 chip set cuts the “Bill of 

Material” by 38 %, allowing Kathrein to 

cope with increasing cost pressure for 

RFID-UHF infrastructure installations and 

meet the ROI significantly more quickly. 

Due to implementation of a strict Kanbansystem 

in the production process, customer 

orders can be processed and delivered project-specifically 

to their final destination 

through the Kathrein world-wide logistics 

organisation in extremely short cycles. 

To improve reader performance beyond the 


state of current UHF systems, an intelligent 

antenna interface has been integrated. 

This guarantees an optimal adaptation 

of the RFID-UHF transmitter/receiving 

antenna to the reader. 

In conjunction with the new Kathrein RFID 

UHF Standard Antenna products, the 

reader provides the option to control the 

antenna diagramme using the operating 

interface. Synergies guarantee quick and 

effective development of OEM-specific RFID 

antenna and reader solutions. Kathrein has 

employed his comprehensive know-how of 

automobile and mobile communications 

technology: a 3-D field simulation enables 

calculation and optimisation of complex 

antenna alignments with their respective 

tags. Thus, it is possible to make a precise 

prediction on the system’s capability.

Kathrein takes RFID to a new dimension 

Time-consuming, at times unsuccessful 

testing is practically unnecessary. 

The EPC Global GEN2 standard is supported 

in the ETSI frequency ranges 865 MHz 

–868 MHz as well as in the FCC ranges 

Kathrein antenna for the Asian market 

Rosenheim technology for Tegal in Indonesia 

902 MHz–928 MHz. Performance 

categories include modules ranging from 

100 mW–2 W. A 1-way to 4-way antenna 

interface is available. 

Factory acceptance test at Kathrein in 

Rosenheim. A fully installed antenna is 

assembled on the antenna specialist’s 

measuring field. Final destination? 

Tegal in Central Java (Indonesia). 

The antenna was designed for the 

programmes 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 the 

Kathrein office in Indonesia, Kathrein 

project manager Dipl.-Ing. Klaus 

Kreuder, TPI station director Suwarno 

and 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, which 

is 11.5 meters high and weighs 

approximately 1,300 kg. 


The following interfaces enable connection 

to diverse communications systems: 

USB, Ethernet 10/100, RS 422, RS 485, 

8-way I/O module. 


24 New products 

UFC 861si 20210116 

The new UFC 861 DVB-C receiver is equipped 

with two independent reception and signal 

processing systems and a computer hard disk 

with a capacity of 160 GByte, allowing one 

to download over 100 hours of TV and radio 

programmes, and to view these as often 

as wanted without any loss in quality, either 

at the same time or time-delayed (timeshift 

function). 

The Conax decoding system is embedded 

into the built-in card reader. In addition, the 

receiver is fitted with a Common Interface to 

accomodate one CA module for more pay-TV 

programmes. The receiver‘s 16-digit alpha - 

numeric display shows the programme names, 

whereas 16 icons inform you on the current 

receiver state (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer, ...). 

An optical audio output enables the Dolby 

Digital data stream AC 3 to be fed to a Dolby 

Digital stereo system. 

The receiver offers a great variety of features, 

such as timeshift, PIP function (picture-inpicture 

representation), MPEG data stream 

transfer to a PC, replaying and saving MP3 

files. Using the JPEG viewer you can save your 

photos on the hard disk and run a slide show. 

The multi-function controller on the unit’s 

front panel is fully matched to the receiver’s 

modern design, enabling complete on-unit 

control. The receiver’s operational system 

is LINUX-based and offers many more userfriendly 

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 for 

radio 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 

■ 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 being 

transmitted 

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 the 

Kathrein-website

Technical data UFC 861si 

Type UFC 861si 

Order no. 20210116 

Colour Silver 

RF range 

Input frequency range MHz 2 x 47-862 

Input level range dBµV 44-83 

New products 25 

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

TV system Video 

Modulation, 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 Audio 

Audio 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 

Memory 

Flash-RAM MB 4 

SDRAM MB 32 

Processor clock speed MHz 166 

Hard disk recorder 

Capacity GByte 160 

Recording time 

Power supply 

Hours > 100 (depending on data rate and changes 

of picture contents) 

Mains voltage V/Hz 100-240/50-60 

Power consumption (operational mode/standby mode) 

Connections 

W < 35/< 1 

RF input/output 2 x IEC socket/pin 

Connection TV/VCR 2 x Scart socket 

Audio output (analogue) 2 x Cinch socket 

Audio output (optical) 

Data interface 

Standard optical output 

Common Interface/encoding system 1/Conax integrated 

USB 1.1 

Ethernet 

General 

1 

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

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

Weight kg 3.1 



UFC 660si 20210127 

The digital cable receiver is equipped with 

a card reader for KDG and PREMIERE. 

In addition to reception of Pay TV programmes, 

the receiver is also suitable for viewing 

FTA digital cable TV and radio channels. 

Furthermore, the receiver possesses two Scart 

connections, a loop-through tuner, Cinch 

connections for audio output (left/right) and 

an 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) with 

detailed information ²) 

■ Suitable for software downloads via 

cable and PC ³) 

■ Automatic, manual and extended 

programme scan 


■ On-screen display (OSD) in three 

languages (D, GB, TR) 

■ Electrical audio output for Dolby Digital 


■ Cinch sockets for audio signal 

■ Videotext generation 

■ 4:3 and 16:9 picture format recognition 

■ Macrovision 7.01 copy protection 


batteries, power supply 230 V/12 V, safety 

notes, Scart cable, coaxial cable 

1) Smartcard is not supplied 

2) Display of information only if broadcast by 

the programme provider 

3) Depending on the cable network operator

Technical data UFC 660si 

Type UFC 660si 

Order no. 20210127 

Colour Silver 

RF characteristics 

Input frequency range MHz 47-862 


Demodulation QAM 64, 128, 256 


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 


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 V DC 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 



UFS 790si 20210125 

UFS 790sw 20210126 

The receivers UFS 790si and UFS 790sw are 

combined receivers which enable reception of 

both digital satellite and digital terrestrial TV 

and radio programmes with one set-top box. 

A Conax decoding system is already embedded. 

Furthermore, the receivers are equipped 

with a Common Interface for a CA module, 

making it possible to decode additional Sat 

Pay TV programmes. 

The HDMI interface allows one to connect the 

receiver to the HDMI interface on an HDMIcapable 

screen for optimal viewing comfort. 

The receivers possess a wide range of features 

such as a 16-digit alphanumeric display which 

shows channel names, electrical and optical 

audio outputs for Dolby Digital (AC3) and 

videotext 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 


■ 16-digit alphanumeric display with 

status icons shows channel names and 


■ 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) 


satellite and PC 




■ On-screen display (OSD) in 8 languages 

(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, TR, NL) 

■ 14 timers; can be programmed 

over EPG 

■ Language selection for programmes 

broadcast in several languages 

■ Optical and electrical audio output for 

Dolby 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 


■ External IR sensor can be connected 



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 

2) Display of information only if broadcast 

by the programme provider

Technical data UFS 790si, UFS 790sw 


Type UFS 790si UFS 790sw 

Order no. 20210125 20210126 

Colour Silver Black 

RF characteristics Sat 

Input frequency range MHz 950-2,150 


Reception threshold (EB/NO) dB < 4.5 

RF characteristics terr. 

Input frequency range MHz 174-230 and 470-862 

Channel bandwidth MHz 7/8, automatic switching 

Modulation type COFDM 2k, 8k 

Mapping QPSK, 16 QAM, 64 QAM 

Guard Interval 1/4, 1/8, 1/16, 1/32 

FEC 1/2, 2/3, 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 

Input level range dBµV 28-86 (at 16 QAM) 


Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-S standard/DVB-T standard 

Video resolution CCIR 601 (720 x 576 lines), 576p, 720p, 1080i 

Input data rate Sat/terr. MSymb/s 2-45/5-32 

Video decoding MPEG-1 and 2 compatible 



Output voltage Vss 1 

S/N dB > 53 


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



Output voltage mVss Typ. 770 

S/N dB > 65 

Memory 


SDRAM MB 16 


Power supply 

Mains voltage V/Hz 230 (± 10 %)/50 

Power consumption (operational mode/stand-by) W < 22/< 2.5 

LNB supply vert./horiz. V/mA 14/18/max. 400 

Control signal kHz 22; DiSEqC TM 1.1; SCR single-cable system 

Connections 

Sat-IF input/output F socket 


Video/audio output (digital) 1 x HDMI 



Audio digital output (optical) Standard optical output 

Data interface RJ 11 socket 

Common Interface/decoding system 1/Conax embedded 

General 



Weight kg 3.1 



UFS 710si 20210109 

UFS 710sw 20210110 

The UFS 710si and UFS 710sw are suitable 

for the reception of digital satellite TV and 

radio channels. 

The integrated Common Interface provides 

space for two CA modules for pay-TV channels. 

The channel names are displayed on the 

16-digit alphanumeric display, which also has 

16 icons giving information on the various 

receiver statuses (e.g. Dolby Digital, timer, ...) 

Apart from their excellent picture and sound 

quality the receivers are also quite appealing 

due to their modern housings. 

Despite their small dimensions these receivers 

show many features, like an electrical and 

optical audio output for Dolby Digital (AC 3), 

a video output and videotext with 800 pages 

memory capacity. 




DVB-S receivers with Common Interface 

Features 

■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio 

channels 


■ 16-digit alphanumeric display with 

status-icons shows channel names and 


■ Common Interface for two CA modules ¹) 

■ Kathrein-easy-use EPG with timer 




■ 8 favourite channel lists each for TV 

and radio 




(D, GB, F, I, E, CZ, NL, TR) 

■ 1,000 timers (serial and interval) 



■ Optical and electrical audio output for 

Dolby Digital data stream (AC 3) 

■ Composite colour picture, Y/C and RGB 

signal output programmable on Scart 

socket 

■ Cinch sockets for AV signal 





■ Channel search 

■ Channel position sort function 

■ DiSEqCTM1.0, SCR single-cable system 

control signals 



■ An external IR sensor can be connected 



power cable 

1) CA module is not supplied 






Order no. 20210109 20210110 







Modulation, FEC, de-multiplexer DVB-S standard 


Input data rate MSymb/s 2-45 





S/N dB > 53 






S/N dB > 65 

Memory 


DDR-Ram MB 16 


Power supply 

Mains voltage V AC/Hz 230 (± 15 %)/50 

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

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


Connections 

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


Video output Cinch socket 



Audio digital output (optical) Standard optical output 


Common Interface 2 

General 


Dimensions mm 280 x 49 x 190 

Weight kg < 2 



UFS 705si 20210114 

UFS 705sw 20210115 

The UFS 705si and UFS 705sw receivers are 

suitable for the reception of digital satellite 

TV and radio channels. 

The integrated Common Interface provides 

space for two CA modules for pay-TV 

channels. 

Apart from their excellent picture and sound 

quality these receivers are quite appealing 

due to their modern housings. 

The UFS 705si and 705sw receivers show 

many features, like an electrical audio output 

for Dolby Digital (AC 3), a video output and 

videotext with 800-page memory capacity. 




DVB-S receivers with Common Interface 

Features 

■ Reception of digital satellite TV and radio 

channels 


■ 4-digit display 

■ Common Interface for two CA modules ¹) 






and radio 










■ Composite colour picture, Y/C and 

RGB signal output programmable 

on Scart socket 






■ Programme scan 

■ Programme position sort function 








power cable 

1) CA module is not supplied 






Order no. 20210114 20210115 














S/N dB > 53 






S/N dB > 65 

Memory 


DDR-Ram MB 16 


Power supply 





Connections 

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






Common Interface 2 

General 



Weight kg < 2 



UFS 700si 20210123 

UFS 700sw 20210124 

The UFS 700si and UFS 700sw receivers are 

suitable for the reception of free-to-air digital 

satellite TV and radio channels. Apart from 

their excellent picture and sound quality these 

receivers are also quite appealing due to their 

modern housing. 

The receivers show many features, like an 

electrical audio output for Dolby Digital 

(AC 3), a video output and videotext with 800 

pages 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 


programming ¹) 




and radio 

■ Automatic date and time setting via DVB 

data stream 








■ Composite colour picture, Y/C and 

RGB signal output programmable 

on Scart socket 


■ Videotext decoder with 800 pages 




■ Channel search 

■ Channel position sort function 








power cable 

1) Display of information only if broadcast by 

the programme provider



Order no. 20210123 20210124 














S/N dB > 53 






S/N dB > 65 

Memory 


DDR-Ram MB 16 


Power supply 





Connections 

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






General 



Weight kg < 2 




CAP 600 20310018 

■ Turntable with integrated electronic controller, 

planar antenna BAS 60 and cables 

■ DVB-S receiver UFS 740sw controls the 

turntable 

■ User friendly due to UFS 740sw on-screen 

display (OSD) 

■ The entire turntable can be controlled via 

the receiver remote control 

■ Automatically lowers when the engine 

is started 

■ Easy to install as only a few cables are 

required (one coaxial and one power 

cable) 

■ Planar antenna BAS 60, pre-assembled 

on the turntable 


MobiSet 2, digital 

Complete package for fully automatic satellite reception 

■ Automatically lowers to parking position 

when 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 with 

electronic controller, planar antenna 

BAS 60, mounting plate, fixings with roof 

duct, complete set of cables with 10 m 

coaxial and 8m power cables, DVB-S 

receiver UFS 740sw, mounting instructions 

and user guide

Technical data CAP 600 

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) 

Current drain, 12 V on-board power supply: 

V 10.9-13.8 

– 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 

Setting range: 

mA Typ. 160 

– Elevation 0-80 

– Azimuth ° 370 

– Skew ± 15 

Weight (turnable plus planar antenna) kg 14.5 

Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1/23.4 

CA module AlphaCrypt Light 

AlphaCrypt Light 

UFZ 100 20410028 

■ For DVB-S and DVB-C receivers 

■ Integrated juvenile protection function 

■ Software update via satellite 



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) 

Block diagram VOS 32/RA 

Input 

5-862 MHz 

85-862MHz 

5-65MHz 

Test socket 

Off On 


0-20dB 

dB 

Test 1 

Return path output 

5-65 MHz 

-20 dB 

0-20dB 

dB 

7-10dB 

Return path 

0-20dB 0-20dB 28dB 

House connection amplifier 

■ The maximum operational levels also apply 

for operation with interstage attenuation 

■ Frequency-dependent gain due to integrated 

interstage equaliser (pre-emphasis) 

■ Integrated return path 5-65 MHz 

active/passive (switchable with jumpers) 

■ Interstage equaliser (6 dB) switchable with 

jumpers (pre-emphasis) 

-6dB 

Gain 

29-32dB 

23-26dB 

active passive 

-10dB 

0dB 

-10 dB 

22dB 

85-862MHz 

5-65MHz 

Output 

5-862 MHz 

■ 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 (switchable 

with jumper) for return path levelling 

■ Conforms to: EN 60728-11, 

EN 50083-2 and EN 60065 

■ For indoor mounting 

Test 2 

5-862 MHz 

-20 dB 

230 V

Technical data VOS 32/RA 

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 

Setting range interstage attenuation pad 

dB 0-20 

(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 

(amplifier input; switchable with jumper) 

dB 0/10 

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 

General 

dBµV 112/118 

Impedance input/output 

Return loss input/output 

Ω 75 

– forward path ³) dB 14 

– return path dB 20 

RF connections 

Test socket output 

F connector 

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 carriers 

2) Passive/active switchable 

3) To EN 60728-3 (category C); starting 40 MHz ≥ 14 dB -1.5 dB/octave, but ≥ 10 dB 




Sat-IF distribution system (4 x Sat-IF) 

Single-cable switching matrix 

EXR 501 20510029 

Features 

■ For distribution of digital Sat-IF signals 

(DVB-S and DVB-S2 (HDTV), both 

polarisations as well as low band/high 

band from one satellite) and terrestrial 

signals via cable to up to four receivers in 

a single-family house 

■ No limitation of program variety - the 

satellite´s complete program range is 

transmitted 

■ Cascadable single-cable switching matrix 

with 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/vertical, 

low/high band as well as transponder 

selection from each individual receiver 

■ Switching (horizontal/vertical, low/high 

band) and transponder selection take place 

in the matrix, controlled by the receiver 

with a special DiSEqCTM instruction set 

conforming to EN 50494 

■ For transponder selection, special tuner 

modules called SCRs (Satellite Channel 

Router) are integrated in the switching 

matrix for conversion to subscriber frequencies 

■ A fixed subscriber frequency is assigned to 

each receiver (twin receivers require two 

subscriber frequencies) 


■ Conforms to single-cable norm EN 50494, 

i.e. all components of a single-cable 

system that conform to this norm can be 

integrated in a Sat system 

■ LNB remote feeding via horizontal low 

input. All other inputs are voltage-free 

■ Reception of terrestrial range is also 

possible when the receiver is switched off 

suitable for DVB-T 

■ 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


Multi-switches 

EXR 1708 20510027 

EXR 1718 20510028 

Features 

■ Cascadable multi-switches for distribution of 

16 Sat-polarities and terrestrial signals to many 

receivers 

■ 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/high 

is on Sat position A, with Tone Burst additionally 

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 operation 

with 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) 





Single-cable matrix 9 to 8 

EXU 908 20510016 

Features 

■ For distribution of digital Sat-IF signals, 

DVB-S and DVB-S2 (HDTV), both polarisations 

as well as low and high band from 

two satellites) and terrestrial signals via 

cable to up to eight receivers 

■ No limitation of program variety; complete 

program range of both satellites is 

transmitted 

■ Single-cable matrix with integrated power 

supply unit for LNB supply 

■ Independent choice of horizontal/vertical, 

low band/high band, Sat position A/B as 

well as selection of transponder can be 

made 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 receiver 

with a special DiSEqCTM instruction set 

conforming to EN 50494 

■ For transponder selection, special tuner 

modules called SCRs (Satellite Channel 

Router) are integrated in the matrix for 

conversion to subscriber band frequencies 

■ A fixed subscriber frequency is assigned to 

each receiver (twin receivers require two 

subscriber frequencies) 

■ PIN code locking feature (must be supported 

by the receiver) protects the subscriber 

frequency from unauthorised access 

■ Conforms to single-cable norm EN 50494, 

i.e. all components of a single-cable 

system that conform to this norm can be 

integrated in a Sat system 

■ LNB remote feeding via horizontal low 

inputs. All other inputs are voltage-free 


■ Energy efficiency through stand-by mode 

(when all receivers are 

on “stand-by” or “off”) 

■ Short-circuit detection and signalling on 

RF output at start-up 

■ Overload detection and signalling on 

remote feed inputs at start-up 

■ Constant SAT output level; AGC-controlled 

via input level range 


■ Passive feeding of terrestrial range 

(reception also possible when the Sat 

receiver is switched off) 

■ For the installation of larger systems using 

several EXU 908 units, the splitters 

EBC 10, EBC 13 and EBC 14 (all suitable 

for single-cable systems) are available for 

signal distribution on input 

■ For indoor installation

EXR 2908 20510019 

EXR 2998 20510020 

Features 

■ Cascadable multi-switches to distribute 

8 Sat polarities and terrestrial signals to many 

receivers 

■ 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 each 

receiver due to DiSEqC control 

■ If the receiver is not DiSEqC controlled, 

switching between horizontal/vertical, low/high 

is on Sat position A, with Tone Burst additionally 

Sat position A/B is possible 

■ With an integrated amplifier to reduce tap losses 

in the Sat range 

■ The pre-emphasis to equalise the cable loss 

is integrated 

■ The terrestrial range can also be received when 

the 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 operation 

with 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 




EAX 2912 20510025 

EBX 2920 20510022 

■ Two-way tap and two-way splitter for the Sat-IF distribution 

system (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 

Technical data 


Sat-IF Tap/Splitter 

Type EAX 2912 EBX 2920 

Order 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 

47-300 MHz > 85 

1,000 

Screening factor dB 300-470 MHz > 80 

470-1,000 MHz > 75 

1,000-2,150 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 

1) Frequency-dependent attenuation 



VWS 2900 20510026 

The VWS 2900 is used for optimum signal 

provisioning on the input of larger multiswitch 

cascades or as cascadable distribution 

network amplifier to equalise cable or 

tap/splitter through loss in larger distribution 

networks. 

■ 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 



Multi-switch distribution network amplifier 

Type VWS 2900 

Order no. 20510026 

Inputs 1 x terrestrial 8 x Sat-IF 

Frequency range MHz 47-862 950-2,150 

Gain ¹) dB 17-21 24 

Setting range attenuator (1 dB steps) dB 0-15 0-15 

Setting range equalisation dB – 2/4/6 

Max. 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 

cable systems (up to 862 MHz) 

dBµV 98 – 

5) 

Decoupling trunk dB 40 

Nominal input voltage V 198-253 (50-60 Hz) 

Voltage secondary V 18 

Available remote feed current 6) mA 500 

Nominal input voltage (500/0 mA resistance) W 18/8 

Protection class/category II (insulated)/IP 30 

Ambient temperature range °C –20 to +55 


Packing unit/weight pc./kg 1 (10)/1.1 

1) Frequency-dependent gain (pre-emphasis) 

2) 60 dB XMod to EN 50083-5 

3) 35 dB IMod to EN 60728-3 

4) 60 dB IMod to EN 60728-3 

5) To EN 60728-3, 60 dB CTB/CSO, CENELEC raster 

6) Via inputs horizontal low 

■ The terrestrial amplifier unit is suitable 

for broadband cable systems 

■ Settable attenuators (1 dB steps) in 

each amplifier unit to adjust the 

different input levels 

■ Integrated pre-equaliser to equalise 

cable slopes 

■ Settable equaliser (2 dB steps) in each 

Sat-amplifier unit to equalise the cable 

slopes 

■ Low power consumption due to highly 

efficient, short-circuit proof switching 

power supply 

■ LNB remote feeding via inputs horizontal 

low. All other inputs are voltage-free 

(enabling operation with UAS 485) 





UFO ® compact signal processing 

system 

Module carrier 

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-mounting 

set is then also required) 

■ Completely pre-assembled, with power 

supply, extractor fans, output couplers, 

input splitters and cabling (if required, 

WFS 27 remote-feed diplexer and 

postamplifier 1681330 can be ordered 

separately) 

■ Sufficient heat dissipation is ensured using 

two extractor fans, allowing installation 

also in non-acclimatised rooms or in fully 

occupied 19” cabinets 

UFO ® compact signal processing system 

Module carrier 

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 wallmounting 

(UFZ 412 wall-mounting set is 

then also required) 

■ Completely pre-assembled, with two power 

supplies, redundancy unit, extractor fans, 

output couplers, input splitters and cabling 

(if required, WFS 27 remote-feed diplexer 

and postamplifier 1681330 can be 

ordered separatelty) 

■ Sufficient heat dissipation is ensured using 

two extractor fans, allowing installation in 

non-acclimatised rooms or in fully occupied 

19” cabinets 

■ Increased operational security with 

half-load parallel operation of both power 

supplies through the redundancy unit 


■ Designed to also allow integration of the 

data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314 

■ Module carrier of galvanised steel 

■ Unit of height: 9 UH 

■ Designed to allow integration of the 

data bus de-multiplexer UFX 314 

■ Module carrier of galvanised steel 

■ Unit of height: 9 UH 

■ For indoor installation 

■ 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


Wall mounting set 

UFZ 412 20610092 

Features 

■ To mount the UFG 412 and UFG 412/R 

UFO ® compact module carriers on a wall 

■ Required if the module carrier is to be 

installed in open access areas. Provides 

protection 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 



Common Interface (CI) retrofit set 

UFZ 394 20610097 

Features 

■ Common Interface (CI) retrofit set, for 

insertion 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 






Data bus de-multiplexer 

UFX 314 20610071 

Features 

■ To centrally control all UFO ® compact 

channel units that are inserted in UFG 

3xx base/extension units or UFG 412 

base units 

■ Each UFO ® compact module is indivi - 

dually connected to the UFX 314 with 

a control cable 

■ Required if the USW 30 software is 

used, for NIT matching (cable-NIT), 

channel filtering, and CAT processing 

with the UFO 3xx/TP DVB transmodulators 

■ Complete incl. connection cable to the 

modules and UFG 3xx base/extension unit 

or UFG 412 base unit fixing material 

■ Can be refitted on older UFO ® compact 

systems (from UFO 335/365 on; required 

central controller software version: at least 

V 9.20, with restrictions as of V 7.00) 

■ Control of the individual modules with the 

UFO ® compact controller or PC/laptop plus 

USW 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 means 

of a PC/laptop plus USW 30 software 


■ A modem can be connected to the USB 

port of the UFX 314 via RS 232 interface 

by means of an RS 232 adaptor cable 

(recommended modems: see USW 30; 

recommended adaptor cable: adaptor with 

FTDI or prolific chip set) 

■ Up to 2,048 UFX 314 can be connected 

via one or more Ethernet splitter 

(switch/hub), and be commonly controlled 

in groups of 8 units each 

■ Power supply for the UFX 314 and the 

controller that may be connected to it via a 

separate connection from the UFG xxx 

power supply unit 

■ Supply voltage: 12.5 V 

■ Current drain: 

Approx. 200 mA (without controller 

and USB device) 

■ Max. 900 mA (with controller and USB 

device) 

■ Dimensions (W x H x D) without cable 

in mm: 384 x 23 x 81 

■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 1/0.7


DVB-S(2)-QAM transmodulator 

UFO 371/TP 20610086 

Features 

■ DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for insertion 

into the UFG 3xx UFO ® compact 

base/extension units and the UFG 4xx 

base units 

■ To process the signals of a DVB-S 

transponder or a HDTV transponder in 

CATV systems 

■ Transmodulates a QPSK modulated DVB-S 

signal or 8PSK modulated DVB-S2 signal 

into a QAM modulated output signal 

■ The whole channel unit is inserted in 

one module 

■ Two inputs A/B, settable via the central 

controller (e.g. for H/V switching and to 

create 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 switched 

off 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 individual 

TV and radio channels (projected via 

software update; easy setting using the 

USW 30 and UFX 31x) 


Type Frenquency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level Current 

Order no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate Output setting drain 

Input Output MER level range 

47-100/ 

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

UFO 371/TP 

20610086 Ch Ch 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 41 

1) Settable in 1 MHz steps 

2) Settable in the 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in the 250 kHz raster 

3) Settable (Stuffing) 

– For NIT matching (cable NIT; 

additionally UFX 31x is required) 

– For CAT matching, e.g. to set the 

operator-ID (projected via software 

update) 

■ QAM modulator for 16/32/64/128/256 

QAM (factory setting: 64 QAM) 

■ MPEG transport stream processor and 

QAM modulator as an FPGA solution with 

outstanding MER and shoulder attenuation 

values 

■ 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 


91 (QAM 256) 81-91 (QAM 256) 

85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64) 


5/610 

12.5/580 

31/7 




DVB-S(2) QAM twin transmodulator 

UFO 372/TP 20610084 

Features 

■ Twin DVB-S/HDTV channel unit for insertion 

into the UFG 3xx UFO ® compact 

base/extension units and the UFG 4xx 

base units 

■ To process the signals of two DVB-S 

transponders or two HDTV transponders 

in CATV systems 

■ Transcodes two QPSK modulated DVB-S 

signals or two 8PSK modulated DVB-S2 

signals into two QAM modulated output 

signals 

■ 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 



Type Frequency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level Current 

Order no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate Output setting drain 

Eingang Ausgang MER level range 

47-100/ 

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

UFO 372/TP 

20610084 Ch Ch Ch Ch 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 

1) Settable in 1 MHz steps 

2) Settable in the 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in the 250 kHz raster 

3) Settable (Stuffing) 



– To set a constant output data rate 

(Stuffing) with PCR correction 

– With channel filter to remove individual 

TV and radio channels (projected via 

software update; easy setting using the 

USW 30 and UFX 31x) 

– For NIT matching (cable NIT; additionally 

UFX 31x is required) 

– For CAT matching, e.g. to set the operator-ID 

(projected via software update) 

■ QAM modulator for 16/32/64/128/256 

QAM (factory setting: 64 QAM) 

■ MPEG transport stream processor and 

QAM modulator as an FPGA solution with 

outstanding MER and shoulder attenuation 

values 



operation in: 


(UFG 412): -20 to +50 °C 




version: at least V 9.20 


in mm: 265 x 27 x 170 


91 (QAM 256) 81-91 (QAM 256) 

85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64) 

5/1,200 

12.5/760 

31/7


QPSK-PAL twin DVB transcoder 

UFO 394 20610096 

Features 

■ DVB-S channel unit for insertion into the 

UFG 3xx UFO ® compact base/extension 

units and the UFG 4xx base units 

■ Transcodes two TV or radio channels 

from one transponder into two analogue 

PAL-TV channels 

■ TV standards: B/G, D/K or I 


controller (e.g. for H/V switching) 



■ Direct selection of TV or radio channels of 

the received transponder as their names 

are displayed on the controller 

■ Automatic format recognition (4:3 or 

16:9). In 16:9 reception optionally 

Letterbox or Pan & Scan conversion 

■ Wide-screen signalling (WSS) so that 

broadcasts transmitted in 16:9 format are 

correctly displayed on wide-screen TV sets 

■ The two output channels are individually 

settable 

■ The levels of the two output channels can 

be commonly set and individually switched 


■ Digital satellite reception over the wide 

symbol rate range of 2-45 MS/s 

(SCPC and MCPC) 

■ Switchable audio/video interface 

(15-pole SubMin-D socket) in channel 

unit twin-A 



■ 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 to 

insert 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 


■ Extendable with the UFZ 394 Common 

Interface retrofit set to add two CA 

modules 

■ Readout and operation of the CAM menu 

and selection of the subtitle languages via 

the OSD of a test TV set 


version: at least V 9.30, for USW 30 

software: at least 3.2 


operation in: 


(UFG 412): -20 to +50 °C 




Type Frequency range Input Input Signal-to- Max. output Video/audio Current 

Order no. (MHz) level data rate noise ratio 3) level/ carrier level drain 

Input Output S/N setting spacing 

47-100/ weighted range T1/T2 

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

UFO 394 5/750 

20610096 Ch Ch Ch 48-85 2–45 60 91/85-95 16/20 12.5/650 

31/9 

1) Settable in 1 MHz steps and fine tuning through AFC 

1) Settable in the 7/8 MHz channel raster, fine tuning in the 50 kHz raster 

3) Channel unit‘s intrinsic value (57.5 dB with 48 channel units) 

■ Dimensions (W x H x D) in mm: 

265 x 27 x 170 

■ Packing unit/weight (pc./kg): 

1/1.0 




DVB-S(2) transmodulator/multiplexer 

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 individual 

programmes from two QPSK modulated 

DVB-S signals (or 8PSK modulated 

DVB-S2 signals), multiplexing of both 

transport streams and transmodulation 

of these into a QAM modulated output 

channel 

■ Whole channel unit integrated in 

one module 








■ The output level can be set and switched 





– 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 QAM 

modulator based on a FPGA design with outstanding 

MER and shoulder attenuation 

values 


■ Ambient temperature range for operation in: 


(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 


in mm: 265 x 27 x 170 


Type Frequency range Input Input Output Modulation Max. Output level Current 

Order no. (MHz) level data rate data rate 3) Error Rate output setting drain 

Input Output MER level range 

47-100/ 

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

UFO 373/MX 

20610087 Ch Ch Ch 55-85 2-45 2.275-7.15 43 

91 (QAM 256) 81-91 (QAM 256) 

85 (QAM 64) 75-85 (QAM 64) 

5/420 

12.5/700 

31/7 

1) Tuning in 1 MHz increments 

2) Tuning in an 8 MHz raster, fine tuning in 250 kHz increments 

3) Settable in the operational mode „Stuffing“ Preliminary data; subject to change 


ESC 30 21110013 

ESC 44 21110014 

ESC 84 21110009 

a ESC 30 

Single outlet, 3-way, for stub and starwired 

systems in Sat in-house distribution 

systems. With DC passage via satellite 

connection (max. 24 V/320 mA, 

22 kHz and DiSEqC TM signal) 

a ESC 44 

Broadband directional coupler outlet, 

2-way, for loop-through systems in MATV 

and community antenna systems 

a ESC 84 

Broadband single connection outlet, 

2-way, for stub and star-wired systems in 

MATV and community antenna systems 

a Conform to: 

EN 60728-11 and EN 50083-2 

a Solid diecast housing 

Note: 

In case of a persistent frequency bar, the frequency gaps below 

and above the FM range are also transmitted. 



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 

Accessories for the distribution network 

Outlets 

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 dB 

300-470 MHz > 80 dB 

470-1,000 MHz > 75 dB 

1,000-2,150 MHz > 55 dB 

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



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 can 

be activated 

■ Ingress Control Switch (ICS) 

■ HMS monitorable (option) 

■ Insert position for additional functions in 

the forward path (e.g. de-emphasis) 

■ Bi-directional test socket on the amplifier 

input 

■ Directional coupler test socket on the 

forward path output and on return path 

amplifier 

■ 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 supply 

unit 

■ Advanced remote power concept: 

– Newly developed remote feed coils 

– Remote feed current: Max. 7 A per connection, 

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 and 

in the switched mode power supply unit 

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 

■ Power management: Unused amplifier 

stage switch-off for reduced power 

consumption 

■ Diecast housing with PG 11 connectors 

■ Easy connection of large cable fittings due 

to extended thread distance 

■ Outdoor operation possible: Housing 

protection class IP 54 

■ Test sockets: F connectors (internal)

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-emphasis 

Equaliser (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 transponder 

HMS (5-42 MHz), frequency agile 

Block diagramme 

Input 

PG11 

Option 

De-emphasis 

85 - 862 MHz 

5 - 65 MHz 

passive 

active 

internal 

Test 1 

-20 dB 

bi-directional 

Input 

distribution 

panel 

(loop-through) 

v = 14 dB 

Loop-through 

PG11 

Attenuation 

or 

Pre-emphasis 

Pre-emphasis 

5-65 MHz 

Option 

0 / 10 dB 

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

/ 0 / 12 dB 

Pre-emphasis 

Attenuation 

Monitoring transponder 

(HMS) 

Current 

Temperature 

TVM 850/H 

Ub 

ICS 

dB 

Attenuation 

A 

D 

dB dB 

Option 

30 dB 

21 dB 

3 / 0 / 6 dB 2 / 0 / 4 dB 6 / 0 / 12 dB Switched-off 

dB 

Distribution network amplifier 

15A T3,15AL 

4 / 0 / 8 dB 

v = 16 dB Pre-emphasis 

internal 

Test 3 

-10 dB (P nominal = 60 dBµV) 

Interstage 

max. 7 A 

power passing: 10 A 

32-72 VAC Switched-mode power supply 

C 

= Slide switch 

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

dB 

Attenuation 

-30 dB 

0 / -8 dB / 

"switched-off" 

Ingress 

detection 

B 

E 

A/B/E/D=15A fuse 

dB 

-20 dB 

5 MHz 

15 MHz 

85 - 862 MHz 

Option 

v = 22 dB 

5 - 65 MHz 

4 / 0 / 8 dB 

dB 

Attenuation 

Output 2 

PG11 

Output 

distribution 

panel 

Output 1 

PG11 


(Return path: 

P = 70 dBµV) 

nominal 

internal Test 2 

-20 dB 

S10 

Return path measurement 

or test signal insertion 



ORA 9022 24710023 

ORD 20 24710040 

ORD 21 24710092 

Features 

■ Modular FTTC fibre node Internal optical 

interfaces for full outdoor operation 

(protection class IP 54) 

■ Optical interfaces optionally on the device 

exterior to enable external connection 

■ Innovative operational concept: 

using electronic tuning elements, set using 

HTE 10 hand-held unit 

■ Electronically settable return path matrix: 

■ Redundant operation 

■ Return path segmentation 

■ Automatic switch-over in case of signal 

interruption 

■ WDM couplers or splitters can be 

integrated optionally 

■ Latest GaAs-MMIC technology 

■ Fully redundant operation in forward and 

return 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 device 

in its class) 

■ 1 or 2 return path transmitter modules 

pluggable for segmentation or redundancy, 

see OSR 900x 


Optical compact receiver 

■ Optical return path transmitter modules 

available in DFB/CWDM technology 

■ Monitorable by optional HMS transponder 

module 

■ 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 

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. 

■ Ingress Control Switch at each return path 

input 

■ 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

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 

■ EAC 90 (order no. 24510052): 


■ EAC 94 (order no. 24510058): 


Block diagramme 

WDM 

(optional) 

Power supply 

ORD 2x 

O 

E 

WDM 

(optional) ORD 2x 

O 

E 

O 

E 

O 

E 

dB 

dB 

Optical compact receiver 


OSR 900x 


OSR 900x 

Output plug-in position: 

Jumper or 

EBC 90 

EAC 93 

EAC 90 

EAC 94 

Universal 

plug-in position 

dB 

Monitoring transponder TVM 850 

Return path 

matrix 

AGC 

TP 

HP 

LP 

HP 

LP 

TP/ Broadband input 

ICS 

TP/ Broadband input 

ICS 




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 


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 coupler 

2) CENELEC raster, 42 channels, flat 


Optical amplifiers 

OBM 113S-E 24910028 

OBM 213S-E 24910029 

OBM 413D-E 24910030 

OBM 116S-E 24910031 

OBM 216D-E 24910032 

OBM 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 output 

levels 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 optical 

broadband platform KBP 40xxR 

■ Optical interfaces: 

E-2000, 0.1 dB-type 

(other connectors on request) 



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 



Optical transceiver, 2 return path transmitters 6 dBm 

OTR 926E-C11-C12 24610132 

OTR 926E-C13-C14 24610133 

OTR 926E-C15-C16 24610134 

OTR 926E-C17-C18 24610135 

■ The optical transceiver is used in 

glass-fibre amplifier stations 

■ Opto-electrical conversion of forward path 

signals and electro-optical conversion of 

return path signals 

■ Two optical return path transmitters 

■ CWDM DFB lasers with optical isolator, 

6 dBm 

■ Extremely low-noise optical receiver with 

software-configurable RF output level 

■ Configurable optical transmitters, each 

equipped with one input test socket 


Type OTR 926E-C11-C12/-C13-C14/-C15-C16/-C17-C18 

Order no. 2461013x 


OPTICAL RECEIVER 

Wave 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. 


OPTICAL TRANSMITTERS 

■ 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 

Wave 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 


Return loss dB 18 

Test socket (per transmitter) dB -20 ± 1.5 

Pilot frequency kHz 625 



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 

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 




Trunk amplifier 

TVB 816K 25110030 

■ TVB 816K trunk amplifier provides the 

output levels for the A/B lines in the 

coax amplifier point, with corresponding 

pre-emphasis 

■ Fine equalisation of the coax cable and 

exact deviation control of the attenuation 

caused 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 signal 

failure and in case of any faulty monitoring 

function 

Technical 

■ On the test socket, the RF signal of the 

A/B lines, lowered by 20 dB, can be 

tapped off 

■ Additionally, the TVB 816K provides an 

output to tap off a forward monitoring 

carrier 

■ For field length of 25 dB and 

a frequency range up to 862 MHz 

■ Suitable equaliser: 

ERZ 925A, order no. 272687 

Type TVB 816K 

Order no. 25110030 



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 


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 glass 

amplifier point 

■ The return path amplifier can be cascaded 

up 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 level 

can be carried out on the device using the 

keypad 


Type TVR 12DI 

Order no. 25110032 

RF DATA (RF INPUTS 1-5) 



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 

■ A second output for redundancy 

operation is available for application in 

the fibre amplifier point 

■ The TVR 12 DI return path amplifier 

may be used in both amplifier points in 

BK 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 automatic 

presetting of the electronic actuators 

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

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




Monitoring transponder HMS protocol, frequency-agile 

TVM 850/H 26210077 

■ Monitoring transponder for compact and 

house connection amplifiers and optical 

compact 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 


Type TVM 850/H 

Order 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 


KATHREIN at the “3GSM World Congress” in Barcelona 

The world’s leading mobile communications conference & exhibition 

In 2006 the scene of the “3GSM World 

Congress” was relocated from Cannes to 

Barcelona. This year, the world’s premier 

mobile event enjoyed a second successful year 

in the sprawling Catalan city of Barcelona with 

an increase in both the quantity and quality of 

visitors. Approximately 55,000 visitors from 

across the world gathered at the Congress to 

do business; a significantly higher number 

compared to last year, when 50,000 visitors 

came. This year’s Congress hosted 1,300 exhibitors; 

that’s an increase of about 35 percent. 

“The trade show itself is no place to actually 

make up our accounts, rather it is a place to 

attract 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 from 

Asian, 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 visitors 

was a base station antenna system that is fully 

integrated in a compact fibreglass radome, 

which is the smallest antenna of that kind 

Tetra World Congress `07 

Kathrein quality in demand 

Fairs 65 

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 visitors 

were also astonished by a micro-link antenna 

made by the new Italian KATHREIN-subsidiary 

FAINI, which is available all over the world 

through Kathrein’s sales channels. 

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 security 

duty was coupled with an exhibition, recording a total of over 2,000 visitors and 

80 stands. Compared to the last Tetra conference (TErrestrial TRunked RAdio), 

which took place in Frankfurt, interest has grown considerably, with 25 % more 

professional visitors in Spain. 

For the industrial engineer Heino Cumpanas (in picture, 4th from left, with 

Spanish customers), of Kathrein Marketing in Rosenheim, there is a distinct trend 

in the sales of antennas for mobile communications: “Quality products are taking 

absolute precedence over “cheap” ones. This fits our strategy perfectly, recently 

allowing us to drive out a competitor in Croatia.” 


66 Fairs 

“CeBIT 2007” in Hanover: 

KATHREIN presents new UMTS antennas and RET systems 

6,059 exhibitors from 77 countries presented 

new products, ideas and services in the field 

of IT and communications technology. 

“So once more the CeBIT underscored its significance 

as the world’s most important IT 

fair”, company boss Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein 

(left) said at Kathrein’s stand, and went on: 

“This fair is of the utmost importance to the 

industry although the ‘3GSM World’, plainly 

the leading mobile communications trade 

show, has just taken place in Barcelona, and 

although the IFA in Berlin takes place right 

before the Christmas trade. 2,748 of the 

exhibitors here are from Germany, another 

3,311 come from other countries.” 

The Bavarian Undersecretary of State, Hans 

Spitzner (centre), was impressed by Kathrein’s 

product innovations. Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein 

and Kathrein managing-director Alois Trepesch 

(right) showed him several UMTS antennas 

and RET systems. 

“CabSAT 2007” 

KATHREIN Middle East banks on boom in Dubai 

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (left) is standing next to Ali Hamad 

Alwan of “Etisalat”, Abu Dhabi, at the Kathrein-stand at the 

“CabSAT 2007” fair in Dubai 

“At present Dubai is the linchpin in one of the 

most vibrant markets in the world”, Prof. Dr. 

Anton Kathrein said at the CabSat fair in early 

March, and continued: “Here business people 

invest in new technologies. This trade show for 


satellite communication and transmission-reception 

technology in the 

broadcast field numbers among the 

most important shows for the booming 

markets in the Middle East.” 

More than 400 exhibitors from 

more than 50 countries presented 

their products and services to over 

8,000 visitors. The antenna spe cialists 

from Rosenheim shared 

a stand with their subsidiary 

CityCom GmbH and KATH- 

REIN Middle East, which 

coordinates Kathrein's efforts 

in the Gulf States via Dubai. 

Dipl.-Ing. Rainer Vogt of 

Kathrein’s BCA department 

appreciated the efforts in this region: 

“In November we and T-Systems 

International realised a DVB-H system 

with six transmitters and more than 

30 in-house antenna stations for the 

UMTS - short for Universal Mobile 

Telecommunications System is the 

third generation mobile communication 

standard. With it, fast data 

transmission and complex multimedia 

applications are made 

possible. The Remote Electrical Tilt, 

‘RET’, is a system which enables 

remote controlling of the electronical 

downtilt of an antenna. 

It is used mainly in mobile 

communication systems, and 

serves among other things for 

the minimisation of costs. 

“Asia Games” taking place in Doha. DVB-H 

enables TV reception on the mobile phone. 

Within the next few days a UHF antenna will 

be delivered to Dubai World Trade Center, and 

Nokia commissioned us to develop, produce 

and deliver an antenna to the city of Riyadh in 

Saudi Arabia. Apart from that, we are also 

implementing important antenna projects in 

Oman and Qatar.” 

Sales representative Paul Smith of Kathrein in Rosenheim 

with engineer Amani Mustafa (KATHREIN Middle East).

High spirits at the “IFA 2007” 

Kathrein focuses on digital TV 

The International Consumer Electronics Show (IFA) in 

Berlin is an important platform for the consumer electronics 

sector. Since 1924, the Rosenheim-based KATHREIN- 

Werke KG have been using this exhibition to display their 

product innovations. This year, Kathrein placed emphasis 

on new receivers for digital TV, which they presented at 

a 240 square-meter, two-storey stand. The IFA 2007 

recorded 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 contributed 

an original, framed, 1934 edition Kathrein catalogue, 

which will now receive a place of honour in the Kathrein 

company museum. Back in 1934, the IFA was still called 

the “Great German Radio Show”, and was held for the 

11th time around. 

Secretary of State Martin Stadelmaier 

Head of the State Chancellery in Mainz 

at Kathrein stand 

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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. 


68 Fairs 

ANGA Cable 2007: 

A “Must” for specialist dealers 

The trade fair “ANGA Cable”, which has just 

ended in Cologne set a new record for visitor 

numbers. For the first time, over 10,000 visitors 

came to Europe’s leading 

fair for cable, satellite and multimedia. 

The technical conference held in conjunction 

with the fair also showed an increase from 

1,000 to 1,200 participants. 

367 exhibitors from 31 countries presented 

assemblies and components for network 

infrastructure, measuring devices and terminal 

devices for digital TV. 

“The specialist trade and installation fitters 

will find here many new and current products 

in the cable and satellite field”, explained the 

entrepreneur Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein at the 

Rosenheim antenna specialist’s stand: “This 

trade fair is an absolute must for the whole 

European sector. As the leading supplier we 

are glad to use this platform to present our 

technical leadership in the market. The trade 

will find solutions with us for all transmission 

modes.” 


The Rosenheim engineers and 

technicians are currently 

exhibiting the new UFS 910 

HDTV satellite receiver, made 

here in Germany. This receiver 

can receive both HDTV (High 

Definition Television) and also 

conventional TV. 

Of particular interest in the 

field of broadband communications 

are a large number 

of optical products such as 

new compact receivers and 

compact amplifiers. These 

can be used in combination 

with the “KOBRA” extended 

optical broadband platform to create modern 

optical transmission networks. 

The high level of visitor interest was attributed 

by fair organisers and exhibitors alike to the 

increasing use of fibre optic transmission in 

cable networks, and the continuing growth in 

broadband use. 

Kathrein at “NAB 2007” 

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

At NAB 2007 in Las Vegas: Wolfgang Blank of Schomandl 

(l.), Eduardo Huemer (2nd from l.) and Raul Faller (2nd 

from r.) of KATHREIN-Mobilcom Brasil, Judy Young (3rd 

from l.) and Manfred Muenzel (r.) of KATHREIN Inc. Scala 

Division, Klaus Kreuder (4th from l.) and Georg Klauser (5th 

from l.) of the Kathrein product division radio antennas as 

well as Kathrein director Alois Trepesch (4th from r.) and 

CEO Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein (3rd from r.) 

“The ‘NAB Show’ is regarded worldwide 

as the most important industry 

meeting place for media technology. 

More than 100,000 professional 

visitors and 1,500 exhibitors from 

more than 140 countries participated”, 

summarized Prof. Dr. Anton 

Kathrein after “NAB 2007” (National 

Association of Broadcasters), which 

was 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 company 

SCHOMANDL, the Rosenheim antenna 

specialists of the KATHREIN- 

Werke KG presented their inno vations 

in transmission and reception 

technology in a joint booth. 

Special attention was paid to new 

transmission technologies such as 

Pleased at the successful experience at the “ANGA Cable” fair in 

Cologne: 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 from 

Kathrein Export (front). 

“The perceptible readiness of German cable 

network operators to invest, and the high proportion 

of foreign visitors at the fair, well over 

50 %, send out a positive signal” emphasised 

Prof. Dr. Anton Kathrein as Vice-President of 

the German Central Electro-technical and 

Electronic Industry Association, the ZVEI. 

DAB, DMB, DVB-T and DVB-H, which ensure 

the distribution of digital terrestrial signals for 

reception by televisions, radios, PCs, laptops 

and cellular telephones. 

Specifically for the trade show, a new transmission 

network was installed in the relevant 

district of Las Vegas, which allowed the 

reception of several TV programs on cellular 

telephones. 

“It was no accident that Bavarian products 

were used for this purpose. Thanks to our international 

presence and our market leadership, 

network operators worldwide rely on technology 

‘Made by Kathrein,’” emphasized 

Prof. Dr. Kathrein, who was proud to present 

this trade fair highlight to numerous professional 

visitors in Las Vegas. The transmitters 

for this network were manufactured by 

Rohde & Schwarz of Munich, the transmission 

antennas came from Kathrein‘s production in 

Rosenheim.

“CommunicAsia 2007” 

Kathrein provide antennas for DVB-H-Project in Malaysia 

“CommunicAsia” in Singapore is, according 

to Kathrein sales manager Volker Kuhn, the 

“largest and most important exhibition for 

mobile communications and broadcasting in 

Asia.” This year, 2,413 exhibitors from 65 

countries presented themselves to 68,000 

international professional visitors over a period 

of four days. Kuhn stated, “Over 50 percent 

of the visitors came from abroad, especially 

from Asia and the Pacific, Europe, the USA 

and the Middle East.” 

Kathrein engineers mainly focused on the 

presentation of solutions for new technical 

standards in the fields of mobile communications 

and broadcasting technology. 

The Rosenheim-based antenna specialist is 

currently providing 18 UHF antenna systems 

CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF 

Comfort is in fashion – for TV and radio reception as well 

Once again, the CARAVAN SALON DÜSSEL- 

DORF has proved to be the world’s leading 

trade show in the caravaning branch. 

Exhibitors and visitors alike both agreed on 

this at the end of the world’s largest exhibition 

for 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 guests 

contributing to the 

cultivation of contacts 

between suppliers, 

dealers and 

manufacturers”, 

announced Klaus 

Förtsch, President 

of the CIVD, 

Cara vaning 

Industry Association. 

“The visitor’s 

buying interest 

sparked important 

incentives for the rest of the season. 

Large, well-equipped vehicles were especially 

in demand.” 

Kathrein product area manager Erich Rock 

experienced this first-hand at the joint stand 

KATHREIN shared with SHAPEG, a Geretsriedbased 

partner specialising in caravan masts. 

“Our dealers come to this trade show 

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for a DVB-H project in Malaysia for the MITV 

Corporation. “The first units have already been 

shipped from Rosenheim by airfreight and 

seafreight, further partial shipments will be 

made in August,” explained project manager 

Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Niedhammer. He is also 

confident that Kathrein will continue to be 

involved in the further expansion of the 

DVB-H network in Malaysia. 

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. 

especially because they find the caravaning 

branch’s entire range of brands and products”, 

stated Rock. “Radio and television enjoyment 

while on vacation should not be any less comfortable 

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 products 

displayed by 567 exhibitors from a total of 

22 countries. 13 per cent of the visitors came 

from abroad, ten per cent were trade visitors. 

The next CARAVAN SALON DÜSSELDORF will 

be open from 29th August (for trade vistors 

and the media) to 7th September 2008. On 

4th September 2008, the very first Caravaning 

World Congress will be taking place. 

The goal of this congress is to improve 

information sharing and contacts within the 

international caravaning market. 


70 Fairs 

Kathrein at the IBC in Amsterdam 

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

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 

The IBC, the world’s largest trade show for 

radio and TV held yearly in Amsterdam, 

recorded more visitors than ever before: 

“PRODUCTRONICA 2007” 

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

“The ‘PRODUCTRONICA’, which only takes 

place every two years in Munich, is an international 

showcase for everything electronics 

production has to offer,” stated katek Sales 

Manager 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 international 

exhibitors presented themselves 

alongside the Grassau company at the 

Munich fairground. 

It was only natural that the katek GmbH also 

presented their innovative products and 

system solutions for electronics production. 

“We are, for example, a very competent partner 

for the automobile electronics segment,” 

explained Silvia Klau (centre) of katek sales 

co-ordination. 


47,000 trade visitors attended the 

exhibition, where 1300 exhibitors 

from 120 countries displayed their 

latest technologies and products. Kathrein, the Rosenheim 

antenna specialist, participated in the IBC for the tenth time 

in a row. The Kathrein stand was visited by numerous business 

partners and prospective buyers who received presentations 

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 which 

way the wind was blowing and provided the right products 

for users. Our products’ high quality and the competence 

the Rosenheim engineers have proven through the implementation 

of highly complex transmitter systems have made 

us internationally renowned partners. Major projects such 

as the installation of digital transmitter systems (e.g. in 

Germany, Norway, Holland, Italy, Austria, Brazil, Taiwan and 

Korea) are already keeping us busy. New equipment leaves 

our 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 ourselves 

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 of 

the internationally active Kathrein group. 

Roughly 550 employees make up the work 

force in Grassau. Our turnover surpasses 

100 million euros. Well-known automobile 

manufacturers such as Audi, BMW, Daimler, 

Opel, Porsche and VW are among katek’s 

satisfied client base.”

Hermann Gaßner: German Rally champion 2007, overall winner and title holder 

of the 2007 Mitropa Cup 

Huge rejoicing for the KATHREIN Race and 

Rally Team as top driver Hermann Gaßner 

with his co-driver Siegi Schrankl won the 

German Rally Championship (DRM) for the 

third time, after previous victories in 1995 and 

2003. The ADMV Lausitz Rally was the fifth 

and last race in the great triumphant drive to 

the DRM. After an extremely tense season, this 

exceptional driver, sponsored since 1991 by 

KATHREIN, finally overcame strong competition 

to win through. Hermann Gaßner, also 

known amongst rally fans as the “Herminator”, 

now has a third German champion title to add 

to his five runner-up positions in 1996, 2001, 

2002, 2004 and 2005 and has now well and 

truly made it to the ranks of the “all-time 

greatest” amongst German rally drivers, as 

well as becoming Germany’s most successful 

active rally driver. A beaming and very proud 

Hermann Gaßner summed up the season: 

“This year we had extremely tense tussles at 

a very high level. In some races it came down 

to the last few seconds. Anyone that as much 

as flinched ended up second. 

Of course that adds to the satisfaction of 

winning the championship.” 

Sponsoring 71 

In the ADAC Southern Rally Masters it was a 

matter of successfully defending their title for 

the resident champions Hermann Gaßner and 

Siegi Schrankl. Since however the DRM took 

the top priority when planning the schedule, 

the title-holders were able to take part in only 

five 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 European 

Championship for amateurs and private drivers. 

Hermann Gaßner this year won the title for the 

second time since 2001; for his co-driver Karin 

Thannhäuser it was the first time. 

The crew of Hermann Gaßner and Karin 

Thannhäuser also started as the KATHREIN- 

Race and Rally Team in the Austrian National 

Rally Championship (ÖRSM) and achieved an 

outstanding third place overall. They could not 

expect any higher position this year, because 

clashes of dates with the DRM and the MC 

meant they could start only four of the eight 

rallies. 


72 Sponsoring 

Fostering the next generation in 

rally sport: Hermann Gaßner junior 

and Florian Stix 

At this year’s Suzuki Rally Cup, Hermann 

Gaßner, jun. with his co-driver Kathi Wüsten - 

hagen had won the Ignis assessment even 

before the last race. The 18 year-old driver, 

Hermann Gaßner junior, who just crowned 

his first season by winning a title, was under- 

standably delighted: “At the start of the year 

I never expected such a result. Many thanks 

to my sponsors and my team, who made my 

success possible. It doesn’t get any better than 

this.” The youngster in the KATHREIN Race 

and Rally Team is thus treading in his 

illustrious father’s footsteps. 

Particularly pleasing was the achievement of 

a sensational 7th overall place in the DRM 

and with it victory in division 4. A terrific 

entry for the junior in the world of German 

rally sport. 


This is now the second year that the promising 

next generation talent Florian Stix has driven 

for the KATHREIN Race and Rally Team. 

This young man, also 18 years old, and his 

co-driver Heidrun Haner went searching for 

best times in rallies and rally sprints, and also 

started to compete in automobile slalom. His 

committed driving with drift and broadsiding 

drew enthusiastic responses from the spectators 

on many occasions. Since he achieved several 

top placings and even 

some class victories this 

year, consideration is 

being given to competing 

for the N-Auto 

group of the German 

Rally Championship 

in the 2008 season. 

KATHREIN 

Classic Team 

The KATHREIN Classic 

Team was founded in 

2002, and in recent 

years has brought 

together many of the best Bavarian drivers in 

the classic cars series at Rosenheim. At the 

famous South Bavarian ADAC cup for classic 

cars, which consists of a total of 9 ranking 

events, the KATHREIN Classic Team achieved 

the first ranked driver, Josef Höltl, and also the 

second ranked, Andreas Dinzinger. For the codrivers, 

Thomas Mostegel achieved first place 

and Ludwig Dinzinger second place. With 

these top results, the KATHREIN Classic Team 

also brought the unofficial South Bavarian 

team championship to Rosenheim. 

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 Historic 

Rally, which is the most important rally for 

classic cars in Bavaria and perhaps the whole 

of Germany. 

Scuderia-KATHREIN 

Since June, Scuderia-KATHREIN has united 

the KATHREIN Race and Rally team and the 

KATHREIN Classic team under one name. 

This year, the Kathrein Classic team once again 

proved to be the most successful team at the 

ADAC Bavaria Historic. At the awards cere - 

mony, the 2007 Mille Miglia Storico winner 

Luciano Viaro expressed his elation to Prof. 

Dr. Anton Kathrein with the words “Bella 

Scuderia KATHREIN”, marking the creation 

of Scuderia-KATHREIN. Scuderia is the Italian 

word for “racing team”. 

In this classic series, KATHREIN also acts as 

sponsor to many major rally events such as the 

“Bavaria Historic”, the “Sachs Franken Classic” 

and the “Metz Rally Classic”. 

I M P R I N T 

This customer magazine is 

published by: 

KATHREIN-Werke KG 

Advertising department 

Anton-Kathrein-Straße 1-3 

83004 Rosenheim/Germany 

The articles in this magazine - 

except the copyrighted ones - 

may be re printed free of charge, 

provided that the source is 

indicated. 

Two copies of the reprint are 

to be sent to the address 

mentioned above. 

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