While these models may be serving the clients well, securing replacement parts from vendors has become limited, costly, and in some cases, obsolete. To share a few examples, the blower used in the 10999 has doubled in cost and has a 17-week lead-time. The 300W TWT has only one supplier and has seen a 50 percent increase in cost, and a >120-day delivery. MCL's supplier base has indicated that they are moving forward with newer technology and are discontinuing the manufacture of the older parts.
The upgrade program includes: Financial credit for your older unit(s) (All conditions accepted); Free technical assistance to implement a new TWTA into the existing system; A 30-day or less delivery on standard Ku-band, 45-day delivery on C-band (400 and 750W Models).
The MT3200A and MT4000 are field-proven TWTAs that offer better AC Power utilization and more efficient thermal design over our previous generation models. They are available in both C and Ku-Bands at 400 or 750W. Backed by a full three-year warranty, including the tube, these units are smaller, lighter, and equipped with standard features such as Ethernet and event/maintenance logs. A block upconverter and linearizer are also available as options for both units. Data sheets are accessible at.