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T r ust e d f or D eca des. With roots dating to 1942, Dielectric helped pioneer the broadcast age, and our drive to innovate has never waned. Over more than 75 years, Dielectric has earned a reputation for offering the world’s most sophisticated antenna and signal-transmission solutions, and an ability to meet the needs of all broadcasters: TV, HD and FM, low- and high-power, serving rural audiences and major metropolitan markets, across the country and around the world.
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R e ady f or To mor r ow . As we celebrated our 75th year in 2017, we made a commitment to be the industry leader in serving the needs of American broadcasters participating in the multi-year FCC spectrum-reallocation program, the TV Channel Repack. We opened a new facility in Lewiston, Maine, and increased our workforce— including the engineers so critical to our growth. As we continue to seek new engineering solutions, we remain committed to stable, long-term relationships with our partners, the broadcasters we serve. We produce state-of-theart UHF antennas at our new facility in Lewiston.
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M aki ng his t or y . Dr. Charles “Doc” Brown’s Dielectric Products Corporation started developing transmission lines for early wartime radar systems in 1942. After the war, Doc Brown’s team applied their innovative technology to inventions for the emerging field of television broadcasting, and Dielectric was soon supplying equipment for all three major television networks. In 1954 Doc Brown moved the company to his hometown in Raymond, Maine, where it has been headquartered ever since. In 1994, we installed our first digital antenna, and 15 years later,
TV Stars: Dielectric has received two Emmy awards for technical innovation.
completed the transition of more than 1,300 broadcasters to DTV. A few years later, our engineering of the HDFMVee master antenna paved the way to HD radio broadcasting.
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M aki ng it righ t . Today, Dielectric offers the only broadcast systems designed and manufactured by a single integrated team. By making all components, from transmitter output to tower top, at our own facilities in Raymond and Lewiston, Maine, we can offer a level of customization and quality control unmatched in the industry. With an extensive patent portfolio and product line, archives of tutorials and white papers, plus data on antennas reaching back to the 1960s, nobody is better prepared to deliver the answers and support you need for the decades to come.
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Sp anning t h e mar ke t . Dielectric has long been known for complete high-power systems, from antennas to transmission lines and components. In the past decades, our Dielectric POWERLITE™ series has become the preferred high-performance solution for local stations and translator installations, as well as international operators. Combined, Dielectric antenna systems deliver more of America’s broadcast content than all other manufacturers combined.
Dielectric’s POWERLITETM line of antenna and RF systems is designed to be the most durable, troublefree, and cost-efficient solution for customers with broadcast power requirements of 6 kW or less.
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Spanning t he g l ob e . Dielectric’s reputation for world-class technology and competitive value has expanded our products from the U.S. across the Americas and Asia. Our global broadcast-technology expertise enables us to provide rapid, effective solutions to challenges whenever and wherever they arise.
Frequency matters: With more than 12,000 TV and FM antennas installed worldwide, Dielectric has the experience to meet any broadcasting needs.
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WHAT ’ S B E H I ND BE T T E R BR OAD CA S T I NG ? At Dielectric, we’re continually inventing, manufacturing, testing and perfecting the hundreds of components that combine to deliver a superior signal precisely and accurately to your customers. The end result of all we do is a better listening and viewing experiences.
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Innovative engineering. Dielectric holds more patents than any other antenna manufacturer in the world—some from as far back as 1942; others so new, they’re still in our “active” file.
Fanatical precision. Our certified welders are so good at creating joints that withstand the highest pressure, we’ve been contracted to manufacture components for the ITER nuclear fusion reactor project in France. 06
Dielectric’s Antenna System Planning Program (DASP) is proprietary, interactive antenna modeling software that helps maximize signal strength and quality of every installation.
Real-world testing. Dielectric has one of very few far field ranges in the world. It’s utilized to prove the antenna theory, simulation, and modeling our engineers perform.
'Round-the-clock service. Our After-Hours-Support program is the ultimate troubleshooting tool when a problem comes up on-site, with an emergency phone line and email tech support 24/7/365. 07
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In nova t ion + I n t egr a t i on . Our culture of innovation spans seven decades and every product that today's broadcasters need. Our ability to be a single source for all RF equipment can dramatically reduce errors in the interface between transmitter, RF system, transmission line and antenna. And our software is the industry standard for designing systems that deliver the optimal signal precisely where you want it to go.
Q ual it y + R el i ab i l i t y . Because your system is only as reliable as the weakest component, we strive to design for the highest performance with the fewest parts. The end result is lower maintenance costs and the clearest signal possible.
Di elect ric + You. Superb engineering and exceptional product quality are just two reasons why we’ve been able to build strong relationships with the world’s major broadcasters. They also count on Dielectric to meet their deadlines for delivery anytime, anywhere, thanks to our worldwide distributor partnerships. Finally, we offer unmatched technical support on both ongoing and emergency bases.
WE LOOK FORWARD T O DEL IVE RING BE TTE R BROADCA S T I NG T O YOUR STAT IONS, TOO. FOR MORE I NFORM A T I ON, AND OUR COMPLE TE PRODUCT C A T A L OG, VI S I T DIE LE CT RIC.COM. OR CALL US AT (800) 3 4 1- 9 678.
A GLOBAL PRESENCE THAT CONTINUES TO GROW. Dielectric has been designing and manufacturing high-quality solutions for every broadcaster’s needs, from remote stations to major markets, since 1942. Headquartered in Raymond, Maine, Dielectric is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., which shares a long history of engineering excellence.
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