TH-3 Microwave Radio System: System Considerations

Abstract

This paper gives a general description of the TH‐3 long‐hual microwave radio system which operates in the 6 GHz common carrier band. Performance objectives are expressed, and the allocation of noise to the various contributors is developed. Particular attention is given to the balance between intermodulation noise and tertiary interference. In conclusion, the predicted performance is compared with measurements made on the initial installation.