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New Integra GS 8 GHz Microwave Radio

November 12, 2018 / by

New SAF Integra GS 8 GHz microwave radio is now available. Maximum data speed is 472 Mbps full-duplex in 1+0 configuration or 944 Mbps in 2+0 with link bonding.

8 GHz Key Benefits

The main advantages of the 8 GHz frequency band are:

  • 8 GHz is a low frequency which means it can cover long distances and is less affected by rain making it a great wireless backhaul solution.
  • Minimum link distance specified by ACMA is only 10km- this makes it a great option for high rain rate areas. Previously 11 GHz was the lowest frequency that could be used for links under 20km, this frequency is significantly more affected by rain.
  • 29.65 MHz and 59.30 MHz channel sizes are available from ACMA in this frequency allowing us to achieve fast data speeds of up to 472 Mbps full-duplex.
  • Minimum antenna size is 900mm which is rather small for a low frequency band.

Local Stock

We continue to expand our local microwave radio stock held in Albury, NSW in order to deliver more orders faster.

Integra GS 8 GHz  radios will become a standard stock item once the first radios arrive in the second half of November.

We will also be stocking 900mm and 1200mm antennas in the 8 GHz frequency.

Link Design

Please contact us for further details on this product and for assistance with network design. Our highly experienced staff will be able to help you with the selection of the most appropriate equipment and frequency band to best suit your needs and requirements.

If you are building a microwave radio network in a high rain rate area we can also base our calculations on higher rain rates than the standard ITU recommendation in order to allow for higher margins. From our experience the standard ITU figures are often too low for Queensland and Northern Territory as well as the Northern part of Western Australia.

Product News

New 13 GHz Integra G Radios

June 4, 2018 / by

13 GHz SAF Integra FODU13 GHz licensed frequency band is now available in the SAF Integra G all outdoor (also called full outdoor or FODU) point-to-point microwave radio product line.

Key advantages

The main benefits of the 13 GHz band for Australian users are:

  • small minimum antenna size – only 300mm, and
  • no minimum link distance requirement from ACMA. This is particularly important for microwave links in high rain rate areas where it is crucial to select the lowest frequency available, yet 15 GHz and 11 GHz bands can only used for links over 5km in distance.

Data Speeds

Australian users can achieve 226Mbps full-duplex speeds in the 13 GHz frequency band. This is based on 28 MHz channel size available for licensing from ACMA.

In New Zealand, customers can obtain a larger – 56 MHz – channel size. Maximum data speed is therefore higher- 472Mbps full-duplex per radio.

SAF Integra G microwave radios also support packet header compression for additional speed (the speeds stated above are before packet header compression).

Other Benefits

13 GHz SAF Integra G radios come with the trademark Integra extra corrosion resistant enclosures. This ensures longevity of the equipment and is particularly beneficial for links near the ocean.

PoE ports make for easy single cable installations, and two SFP ports are also available for customers using fibre.

The first 13 GHz Integra G radios are arriving in Australia this week. We will be delivering some of them for a government project in Queensland while the rest will be held in our Albury warehouse as part of our continuous efforts to extend and optimise our local stock in order to be able to deliver more customer orders faster.

Please contact us for further information. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have or assist with path calculations and quotes for any links you may be planning.