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This section provides equipment
guidelines for distance learning projects utilizing several technologies including Digital Televison,
fiber optics and T1 interconnects, satellite delivery, and the Instructional Television Fixed Service
(ITFS) transmission system. Satellite encoding equipment is not included but is supportable by PTFP and will be
considered on a case-by-case basis when required.
Pricing is given for the following equipment configurations:
Pricing does not reflect the following:
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Construction Costs
for Typical ITFS Transmission System |
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QTY | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
4 | ITFS transmitters with spare parts kit | $60,000 |
1 | ITFS antenna | 12,000 |
1 | 4 port channel combiner | 6,000 |
400' | Elliptical waveguide | 12,000 |
1 | Dehydrator | 1,600 |
1 | Directional coupler | 1,100 |
400' | Transmission tower, installed | 120,000 |
4 | Gas barriers | 2,600 |
2 | Hoisting clips | 175 |
1 | Wall feed-thru | 50 |
1 lot | Hangers and adapters | 150 |
1 lot | Miscellaneous RF couplers and adapters | 1,500 |
1 lot | Miscellaneous installation materials (wire, ground strap, hardware, etc.) | 5,000 |
1 lot | Miscellaneous racks and AC wiring | 2,000 |
1 | Transmitter shelter | 12,000 |
1 | Digital remote control system | 5,500 |
1 | Talkback response receiver with downconverter and ½" line | 1,000 |
1 | Talkback response receive antenna (less antenna mounting bracket) | 12,000 |
4 | Notch diplexers with connections | 8,000 |
1 lot | Contractor installation | 10,000 |
ITFS Receive/Response Equipment (per school) | ||
QTY | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
1 | Dish antenna with mounts | $1,800 |
1 | Downconverter | 500 |
1 lot | Receive coax line | 100 |
1 | Channel response transmitter | 4,000 |
2 | 35" classroom color monitors @ $5,000 | 10,000 |
1 | 200' guyed tower, including installation | 60,000 |
1 lot | Miscellaneous cables and connectors | 1,500 |
1 | Equipment rack for monitors | 1,000 |
1 | Response talkback antenna | 1,500 |
1 lot | Miscellaneous installation materials (wire, ground strap, hardware, etc.) | 5,000 |
1 lot | Contractor installation | 5,000 |
Typical Test Equipment
for an Educational Television System |
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QTY | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
1 | Test oscilloscope with cart | $5,000 |
1 | Audio test set | 6,600 |
1 | Volt/Ohm meter | 350 |
1 | Waveform monitor/vectorscope | 6,250 |
1 | Frequency counter/power meter | 9,990 |
3 | Attenuators | 500 |
1 | Demodulator | 1,100 |
1 | Signal analyzer meter | 1,800 |
1 lot | Various carrying cases and adapters | 1,500 |
Source: U.S. Department of Commerce
National Telecommunications and Information Administration
Office of Telecommunications and Information Applications