STAR TV Central Greece DVB T and RF Network
Client:
STAR TV Central Greece
Solution:
Broadcast
Industry:
Media & Entertainment
Country:
Greece
Project Summary
Between 2010 and 2011, Telmaco replaced STAR Central Greece’s analogue RF links with a fully digital DVB-T and RF contribution network. Using Ericsson encoders/decoders, multiplexers, and Moseley 10 GHz radio links, Telmaco interconnected STAR’s headquarters in Lamia with multiple transmission sites and regional studios, ensuring compliance with Greece’s digital broadcasting regulations.
4
Mountain Transmission Sites
3
Regional Studio Connections
155 Mbps
Digital Link Capacity
2011
Completion Year
The Outcome
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Overview
STAR of Central Greece, a leading regional TV channel, faced regulatory deadlines for digital terrestrial broadcasting. Their analogue RF links required replacement with modern, efficient digital systems. Telmaco delivered a non-redundant digital turnaround network linking headquarters, transmission sites, and studios, enabling reliable DVB-T delivery across the region.
The Challenge
Upgrading STAR’s analogue RF distribution to digital DVB-T.
Replace legacy analogue RF links with high-capacity digital connections.
Ensure interoperability across multiple studios and transmitter sites.
Maintain continuous broadcast during migration.
Deliver a fully managed, centrally monitored infrastructure.
The Solution
A modern DVB-T and RF distribution system, centrally managed.
Digital Radio Links
Moseley 10 GHz bidirectional digital TV links with 155 Mbps bandwidth.
Encoders and Decoders
Ericsson MPEG-2 E5710 encoders and TT1222 decoders for reliable compression and transmission.
Multiplexing
Tandberg MX5210 multiplexer for combining multiple ASI streams into a single feed.
Remote Management
Ethernet-based monitoring and control with full alarm logging and centralized oversight.
Tailored Services
Installation of DVB-T encoders, decoders, and signal routing.
Multiplexing and centralized monitoring system integration.
End-to-end control and reliability for live broadcast signals.
Supply and integration of antennas, waveguides, and cabling.
