RF Central, a digital microwave technology provider, is debuting its new RFX-RMR-II 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz rack-mounted receiver units at NAB 2008 (Booth C6622). While the 2 GHz is primarily designed for ENG news remotes and the 5.8 GHz is geared toward live sports stadium and arena coverage, both offer complete HD upgradeability with the latest in high-quality, low-delay, HD decoding technology.

Each is able to receive both standard and high definition signals and output composite video, SDI (HD) or DVB-ASI depending on the source. They both feature an array of audio capabilities that include analog, digital and fully embedded audio outputs, providing exceptional performance for central receive sites, ENG and fixed link applications. The RMR-II units offer robust RF performance with exceptional adjacent channel rejection and are built with a state-of-the-art fully upgradeable COFDM decoder. Demodulation modes include QPSK, 16 QAM and 64 QAM with auto detection. While presently available in the 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz frequency bands, additional frequencies are available upon request.

“The RFX-RMR-II 2 GHz and 5.8 GHz receivers are representative of RF Central’s mission to provide today’s broadcasters with alternatives and sophisticated technology,” says RF Central CEO Jeff Winemiller. “We are happy that these products are now available to broadcasters and professional users. While they are fully qualified to be part of the BAS relocation project when shipped in their standard definition format, they are strategically built to grow with programming needs as broadcasts evolve into the digital age with full HD upgradeability.”