GatesAir, a leading provider of over-the-air radio and television broadcasting solutions, has partnered with Sonotec to facilitate the transition of Bolivian private broadcaster ATB to digital television (DTV) in two major cities: Cochabamba and La Paz.
Accelerated Transition Schedule
The multi-year analog sunset is now underway in Bolivia, requiring a rapid transition to DTV. GatesAir's Maxiva ULXTE liquid-cooled transmitters played a crucial role in meeting the accelerated schedule, delivering exceptional efficiency and performance for the ISDB-Tb standard.
ATB chose GatesAir due to its proven track record of reliability and performance in Bolivia, with many years of experience serving the country. The new DTV systems transmit one ISDB-Tb HD channel and one mobile channel, with satellite relay to TV service providers in rural areas.
Efficient Architecture
The ULXTE transmitters' liquid-cooled design significantly reduces air conditioning usage, resulting in lower energy consumption. This design also delivers stronger efficiencies across operational and maintenance aspects, including a compact size and modularity that simplified installation logistics.
Javier Fernandez, ATB's CTO, praised the ease of installation and commissioning, noting that the ULXTE design has reduced noise pollution in the transmission environment. He also emphasized the benefits of the user-friendly modularity, which will simplify future repairs and adjustments.
Regional Partnership
GatesAir sales engineers held local training seminars and on-site visits to ensure a smooth installation and commissioning process, efforts fully recognized and appreciated by both Sonotec and ATB Bolivia teams.
Rich Redmond, President and Managing Director, International for GatesAir, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to work with ATB in these early stages of an important transition. He is confident that the performance and efficiency of the Maxiva transmitters will reap benefits for ATB Bolivia for years to come, reducing labor and expenses while enabling new DTV services for the Bolivian population.