Winter-Proof Your Signal: High-Performance UHF Filters for Canadian Translators

The "Secondary Status" Nightmare

If you manage Low Power TV (LPTV) or translator sites in Canada, you know the anxiety that comes with "Secondary Status." Under ISED’s BPR-10 regulations, your station is unprotected. If your signal drifts even slightly and causes interference to a primary station, there is no debate and no appeal process—you are simply ordered off the air.

Combined with the harsh reality of Canadian geography, this regulatory risk becomes a logistical nightmare. A drifted filter in July is a nuisance; a drifted filter in January, on a snowed-in mountain top, is a disaster.

In our latest video, we break down exactly why this happens and the engineering solution that stops it.

The "Install-and-Forget" Solution

As discussed in the video, the solution isn't just about maintenance—it's about choosing components engineered for stability. That is why MDL Communications has partnered with COM-TECH (Italy) to bring their specialized UHF Mask Filters to the Canadian market.

Here is why these filters are becoming the standard for remote Canadian sites:

1. Guaranteed ISED Compliance

These filters are precision-tuned to meet ISED Annex D emission masks (as well as ATSC 1.0/3.0 and DVB-T2 standards). The steep rejection ensures your signal stays strictly within its assigned channel, eliminating the "splatter" that triggers shutdown orders.

2. Engineered for the Canadian Winter

Temperature fluctuation is the enemy of RF stability. COM-TECH filters feature advanced temperature compensation that prevents frequency drift even in extreme cold. This "Zero-Drift" reliability means you don't have to budget for emergency truck rolls in the middle of a blizzard.

3. 100% BeO-Free Safety

Many legacy RF components rely on Beryllium Oxide (BeO) ceramics for heat dissipation. While effective, BeO is toxic if damaged, posing a serious health risk to technicians during maintenance. COM-TECH has completely eliminated BeO from their design, using advanced, non-toxic alternatives that maintain high thermal conductivity without the safety hazard.

4. Maximum Efficiency

For remote sites running on limited power (or solar/battery backup), every watt counts. These filters are designed for the lowest possible insertion loss, meaning more of your transmitter's power actually makes it to the antenna, keeping your system running cool and efficient.

Protect Your License Today

Don't let a component failure put your broadcasting license at risk. Upgrade your infrastructure with the reliability of Italian engineering and the support of a local Canadian partner.

Ready to upgrade? View the Full COM-TECH UHF Filter Specifications Here

Have a specific site in mind? Contact our Engineering Team for a custom quote.