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KPN Selects Thomson Latest range of Transmitters for extension of Dutch DVB-T network
Las Vegas (National Association of Broadcasters Convention — Booths N902/SL2020) April 14, 2007 — Dutch carrier KPN (formerly Koninklijke PTT Nederland) has awarded a long-term contract to Thomson (Euronext Paris: 18453; NYSE: TMS) for a major upgrade to its transmitter network across the Netherlands. The multi-million contract will increase the power of KPN's digital terrestrial service.
"KPN have chosen a very innovative route, adding flexibility in the modulation schemes while upgrading the power and reach of existing DVB-T transmitters, which we can comfortably provide," said Patrick Montliaud, Senior Vice President, Integration and Transmission Solutions for Grass Valley. "Our Elite modular transmitter platform allows us to tailor systems for customers which precisely meet their requirements, giving them the freedom to choose the transmission format, power and redundancy which precisely meets their needs."
KPN was originally the state telephone provider in The Netherlands, and is now in private hands. It operates the fixed telephone network, having added cellular telephony in 1994 and a digital terrestrial television service in 2004. The success of its terrestrial broadcasts prompted KPN to invest in a comprehensive upgrade of its transmitter network.
The long-term contract calls for additional new transmitter sites as well as upgrades to existing ones. All new sites will be based on the Thomson Elite 100 digital television transmitter. While powers range from 475W to 900W depending on the site, all transmitters are equipped for a maximum capacity of 1.2kW to allow for future upgrades and changes in network topology. The Elite transmitter provides for redundant operation, and KPN has elected for a robust and economical 5 + 1 configuration.
"We looked at a number of options but elected to upgrade and extend our existing transmitter network." said Jos Zegveld, managing director of KPN Broadcast Services. "The Thomson engineering team worked with us on creating a highly reliable and cost-effective network. The Elite transmitter, because of its excellent efficiency, offers the lowest running costs in its class so we save money throughout the lifetime of the system"
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