Abstract: A system for transmitting digital signals in the same band and on the same channel with FM signals is disclosed. The design of the system according to the present invention includes a coupler, which may be a +3 dB hybrid quadrature coupler, and circularly polarized antenna. The +3 dB hybrid quadrature coupler maintains isolation between the FM signals and the digital signals. The circularly polarized antenna receives the FM signals and the digital signals, and transmits the signals after they have each been separately received at the circularly polarized antenna.

Abstract: High-power coaxial signal lines, as used for example in television transmitters, employ patch panels with coaxial connections typically 7 cm to 30 cm in diameter to permit rerouting of signals. Like smaller patch panels, these use U-shaped coaxial links; rigid U-links for this application may be a meter between centers and weigh many kilograms. A patch panel handle and latch mechanism includes a gripping handle element integral with a latching element, the combination of which permits the user to grasp a pair of handles, release the latches retaining a U-link, remove the U-link from its position on the patch panel, and reposition the U-link without altering grip. Unlike previous designs, the novel handle/latch mechanism avoids hammers and clamps, as well as avoiding grasping large, fragile, possibly hot or dirty equipment, allowing the task to be performed with integral handles.

Abstract: A signal separator and bandpass filter that use plates with posts. The signal separator uses two bandpass filters to separate two signals of different carrier frequencies from one another. The bandpass filters each have a transmission line with the metallic plates disposed along its length. The number of plates and the distances between adjacent plates determine the bandwidth and the rejection capability of the filter.

Abstract: A phase control mechanism for broadcast RF transmission using pairs of transmission lines feeding a dual port antenna continuously monitors phase error between either the signals carried by the two lines or the physical heights of the bottom elbows where the two lines turn upward to ascend a tower. The mechanism minimizes phase error by altering the propagation time in one or both lines. Causes for such phase errors include climatic conditions such as unmatched heating by sunlight and cooling by wind. Effects of such phase errors include beam tilt and reduction in effective broadcasting range. Systems for which such phase control is applicable include broadband transmission systems carrying one or more channels of television and radiating them using a single antenna on a tower.

Abstract: An intermittent driving mechanism is disclosed that includes a driving member having a slot formed in a channel. A driven member of the intermittent driving mechanism is rotatably coupled to the driving member and includes a pin that engages the slot after the driving member, when rotated, causes the pin of the driven member to enter the channel of the driving member.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a single feed line for feeding multiple UHF, VHF, and FM broadcast antennas. The system and method employ notch, lowpass, and bandpass filters in conjunction with a splitter to separate two channels transmitted over the same antenna feed line.

Abstract: A signal separator and bandpass filter that use plates with posts. The signal separator uses two bandpass filters to separate two signals of different carrier frequencies from one another. The bandpass filters each have a transmission line with the metallic plates disposed along its length. The number of plates and the distances between adjacent plates determine the bandwidth and the rejection capability of the filter.

Abstract: A signal separator and bandpass filter that use plates with posts. The signal separator uses two bandpass filters to separate two signals of different carrier frequencies from one another. The bandpass filters each have a transmission line with the metallic plates disposed along its length. The number of plates and the distances between adjacent plates determine the bandwidth and the rejection capability of the filter.

Abstract: A system for transmitting digital signals in the same band and on the same channel with FM signals is disclosed. The design of the system according to the present invention includes a coupler, which may be a +3 dB hybrid quadrature coupler, and circularly polarized antenna. The +3 dB hybrid quadrature coupler maintains isolation between the FM signals and the digital signals. The circularly polarized antenna receives the FM signals and the digital signals, and transmits the signals after they have each been separately received at the circularly polarized antenna.

Abstract: A system and method for utilizing a single feed line for feeding multiple UHF, VHF, and FM broadcast antennas. The system and method employ notch, lowpass, and bandpass filters in conjunction with a splitter to separate two channels transmitted over the same antenna feed line.