ANALOG-DIGITAL MICROWAVE CONSIDERATIONS FOR ELECTRIC GAS UTILITIES

The major considerations for Electric/Gas Utilities confronted with th e issue of replacing obsolete analog microwave equipment are addressed in this paper. The following pertinent areas for detailed discussion were selected by the Radio Subcommittee after an extensive period of r esearching and developing the outline for this Analog/Digital Microwav e paper: (a) Background/Overview, (b) Multiplex, (c) Common Equipment, (d) Tower Capabilities, (e) In-Service Cutover Considerations, (f) Ma intenance, (g) Performance Comparison, (h) Procurement/Installations C osts, (i) Future Product Availability, (j) Future Utility Communicatio n Requirements, and (k) Recommendations.