Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL

Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL provides a high-performance microwave studio-to-transmitter link across 1.3–2.5 GHz sub-bands, giving broadcasters reliable wide-area RF paths when lower bands are congested.

Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL provides a high-performance microwave studio-to-transmitter link across 1.3–2.5 GHz sub-bands, giving broadcasters reliable wide-area RF paths when lower bands are congested.

Overview – Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL radio link

The Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL radio link is designed as a flexible studio-to-transmitter platform operating in high microwave bands for demanding FM and audio contribution paths. Working in 1.3–2.5 GHz sub-bands, it enables frequency planning above crowded VHF and UHF ranges, helping engineers avoid interference from other broadcast and communications services. Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL systems are suitable for point-to-point links over challenging terrain, where clear line-of-sight microwave paths can replace or back up IP and fiber connections.

RF performance and protection

Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL equipment typically uses synthesized oscillators with fine step sizes, providing stable FM modulation across 20 MHz sub-bands with tight frequency stability and low phase noise. Nominal RF power around 5 W in these microwave bands allows robust paths using directional antennas, while maintaining low spurious and harmonic emissions to meet regulatory limits. When combined with proper surge suppression, tower earthing and weatherproof RF components, the Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL can deliver highly reliable service with strong protection against lightning and environmental stress.

Audio/MPX and applications

Digital or analogue FM radio links in the 1.3–2.5 GHz range support low-distortion audio transport with stereo separation typically better than 50 dB, keeping program quality consistent with main FM chains. Interfaces are available for composite MPX, analog stereo audio and auxiliary control signals, allowing broadcasters to centralize audio processing while using the STL purely as a transparent RF transport layer. Typical applications for the Suono Telecom 1.3-2.5GHz STL include primary studio-to-transmitter links, long or obstructed paths that benefit from microwave antennas, and high-reliability backup circuits alongside lower-band STL or IP solutions.

Alternatives

Engineers who need similar performance at microwave frequencies can consider digital or analogue FM radio links covering 1.3–2.5 GHz in 20 MHz sub-bands, which offer comparable RF power and modulation characteristics for STL use.

An alternative to the Suono is the OMB MT-MR Platinum STL covering 1.5-1.7GHz which comes with matching antennas, providing extended frequency range, high stereo performance and very low distortion for point-to-point FM radio links.

A further alternative microwave STL with a wide range of product options is the DB Broadcast DTS-DRS STL microwave STL covering, in various models up to 2480Mhz, combining transmitter, receiver, microwave antennas and accessories in a pre-engineered bundle for faster roll-outs and simplified system design.

To plan broader networks, redundancy and mixed-band paths, engineers can browse the full STL Radio Links category for all Suono Telecom radio link options and complementary microwave STL solutions.