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.