SatNews — Foxcom has a new addition to their current offering of products for FTTx applications: AL5T3 Compact Kits. A single transmitter that can transport up to 5 L-band signals over a single fiber using CWDM technology anchors the compact kits.

The transmitter is low profile and wall mountable, no racks or chassis required for head end build out. Models are available that can also transmit CATV and SMATV programming. The products were designed to provide an easy to order, space-saving, virtually plug and play installation along with the benefit of a significant cost reduction in cost per home. Foxcom is offering the Transmit Headend as a kit available in 8, 16 and 32 node configurations. Each kit includes: Transmitter, CWDM, splitter, LGX-3 chassis and all of the necessary jumpers required to insure a working installation “out of the box”.

The corresponding AL5R-3 receiver’s compact housing, is specifically designed for deployments where space is at a premium. The AL5R3’s small footprint, low power consumption, and high output power can serve multiple homes from a single receiver. The AL5R3 receiver is a plug and play receiver without the need for any manual adjustments. Foxcom, a division of OnePath Networks, is a global provider of advanced communication solutions for the professional satellite world, delivering broadband to multiple-dwelling and garden style residences.