Antenna and RF systems leader lands TV and FM Radio deals in partnership with
90 Degrees North

RAYMOND, Maine – March , 2018 – Dielectric, a pioneer in purpose-engineered antennas and RF systems for TV and radio broadcasters, has landed several key TV and FM radio deals in the Philippines in partnership with 90 Degrees North, Inc. – a video and audio production, broadcast equipment supply and systems integration firm based in Manila.

90 Degrees North struck a partnership to sell and install Dielectric product last year to address emerging RF business opportunities across the country. These opportunities include a gradual DTV transition that is scheduled for completion in 2023, and a renewed investment in FM radio infrastructure by many broadcasters.

Since striking the partnership, 90 Degrees North has landed several large RF contracts in the country. The most recent contracts include a Dielectric UT8D4-50 filter, Branch Combiner, Constant Impedance Filter (CIF) and Combiner, and transmission line deal with Broadcast Enterprises and Affiliated Media (BEAM), a subsidiary of the Globe Telecom conglomerate; and a turnkey FM radio deal with government broadcaster Philippine Broadcasting Service (PBS) covering antennas, filters and accessories.

The BEAM project will leverage Dielectric filters and combiners to simplify their DTV transition, allowing the customer to simultaneously broadcast analog and digital signals without requiring a complete tear down and rebuilding process along the way.

“Dielectric’s current-generation filter designs streamline the systems integration process through a compact, easy-to-install design that provides plenty of flexibility for clean installation in space-challenged RF facilities,” said John Achilles Denna, president, 90 Degrees North. “They also optimize return on investment for broadcasters seeking a way to gradually and cleanly transition to DTV, and optimize performace by minimizing return loss through the RF chain.”

The FM Radio deal with Philippine Broadcasting Service includes DCR-T antenna systems for five transmission sites. Both systems comprise all elements required for a turnkey installation, including antennas, flex transmission line, and other RF accessories such as directional couplers and patch panels.

“The greatest advantage of Dielectric is the one-stop shop approach they offer, which allows us to provide a wide range of options to our clients based on their needs, and maximizing their investments,” said Denna. “Their antennas are also very lightweight without any sacrifice to quality and performance, ensuring minimal impact to tower structures, and field tunable across the band with outstanding VSWR and Return Loss response.”

Denna added that to quickly meet demands for quick turnaround, especially in FM Radio, he has ordered and stocked antennas locally.

“In addition to reducing the overhead of shipping costs from the United States, we can accelerate installations through assurance that we have a fully working, professionally engineered system within reach,” he said. “Dielectric also has the fastest leadtime in terms of delivery, which is a core competence they possess with respect to the rest of their competition.”

Denna adds that Dielectric’s software-defined antenna planning and modeling programs allow him to deliver customized systems tailored to each broadcaster’s specific needs, quickly and cost-effectively.

“Dielectric’s software programs are second to none, and allow our team to communicate their design needs to Dielectric’s production center from here in the Philippines, which keeps our costs low while accelerating the production and delivery timelines,” he said. “We believe this will go a long way in helping us win more RF business in the country, and bring the renowned quality of Dielectric to more broadcasters.”

About Dielectric

Based in Raymond, Maine, Dielectric LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair. Dielectric is a leading provider of innovative broadcast products. From remote stations to major markets, Dielectric has been delivering solutions for every need since 1942. Dielectric is an innovative, customer-centric organization with a long history of engineering excellence in designing and manufacturing high-quality broadcast solutions. The Company is a trusted partner of broadcasters worldwide. More information can be accessed at www.dielectric.com