LBA Technology™ – Radio Frequency Systems
LBA Technology™ capabilities include RF and video transmission design, integration and supply of systems, components and test equipment for broadcast radio, digital TV, telecoms and industry worldwide since 1963.
You will find our products at leading radio and TV broadcasters, video studios, cable TV systems, satellite facilities, military establishments, laboratories and institutions. Our staff has a rich tradition of creating innovative solutions for our customers.
Here you will find a brief discussion of the LBA Technology™ core offerings, and an extensive photo gallery with links to the relevant technology pages for your browsing convenience. Please feel free to contact us 24/7 for quick response to your questions.
TEST & MONITOR EQUIPMENT:
LBA Technology™ is your premier source for an expanding selection of world renowned test equipment. Our equipment supports digital broadcast TV, satellite, radio, antenna testing, EMC and R&D labs, and more. RF test equipment by LBA and our represented manufacturers is backed by more than 50 years of global LBA broadcast, wireless and Electromagnetic Compatibility experience.
fieldSENSE RF Monitors
TE3000 Network Analyzer
RF One™ Power Meter
RF Survey Meters
4-Channel Power Monitor
SafeOne® RF Monitors
SWR TRUE™ Antenna Analyzer
PMR RF Power Meter
8-Channel Power Monitor
+ MORE
SafeOne® RF Monitors
fieldSENSE RF Monitors
MVG Monitors
SWR TRUE™ Antenna Analyzer
RF One™ Power Meter
PMR RF Power Meter
SiteOne 3028™ Cable, Antenna Analyzer and Vector Network Analyzer
RF Survey Meters
8-Channel Power Monitor
4-Channel Power Monitor
TE3000 Network Analyzer
ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING SYSTEMS:
LBA is a leading supplier of RF shielding systems, materials and services.
EMFaraCage® faraday cages are custom electromagnetic shielding enclosures. These portable shielding systems are effective against RF, EMI, EMF and HEMP. Rugged, customizable andconvenient, they can be used in labs, classroom, production test areas – anywhere a quiet electromagnetic environment is needed.
We supply high performance RF shielding paints, fabrics and components for professional installation. LBA supports turn-key room and whole building architectural RF shielding systems. Our specialists are available to perform RF interference site assessments and EMF surveys worldwide.
Paints & Coatings
Fabrics & Wallpaper
Accessories
RF Shielding Services
Faraday Cages
LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS:
We offer lightning protection services and products for broadcasting, wireless communications, utilities, fuels, and military assets, to name a few. Our products can protect structures such as antenna towers, windmills and wind farms, tanks, drill rigs, field camps, monitoring installations and many more.
LBA Lightning Dissipator Arrays replace lightning rods on most towers and structures.
A wide variety of lightning air terminals in the form of lightning dissipators (static dissipation arrays) replace conventional lightning rods in most applications. Rather than just terminating lightning strikes and subjecting towers and antennas to high lightning currents, dissipators are effective in preventing most strikes entirely.
Lightning Mast Protection Systems offer area protection for fixed and portable assets.
LBA’s patented PLP family of fixed and portable lightning protection masts and kits are based on light weight, rugged aluminum mast components which are sized for easy surface or air transport and rapid field installation. Installation is fast and easy. The PLP systems are designed for fast set up with only common tools.
PLP lightning mast systems are proven worldwide. They are in use to protect well field pumps, mobile satellite dishes, USAF jet fighters, construction equipment, and more.
Lightning Mast Systems
Lightning Dissapater Arrays
Copper Ground System Materials
BROADCASTING & WIRELESS COLOCATION:
LBA Technology™ specializes in providing radio broadcasting equipment for AM and DRM medium wave stations worldwide. We design, fabricate, and market radio frequency equipment to complement AM and medium wave transmitters and transmitting plants. Our systems make AM radio towers and masts more effective and efficient.
RF systems include antenna tuning units, multiplexers, transmitter combiners and directional array coupling systems for the medium frequency broadcast bands at power levels up to 1,000,000 watts. Our capabilities include broadband systems for IBOC and DRM digital broadcast modes. LBA RF parts and component support includes, power inductors, mica and vacuum capacitors, copper ground system components, meters, and more. Our RF broadcast equipment has been used for over 50 years by US and international broadcasters in thousands of omnidirectional and directional medium wave AM antenna systems around the world.
Recognizing a need for readily transportable, easily deployable, and efficient radio transmitters and antenna mast systems, LBA has developed manpack and trailered medium wave AM radio systems. These are designed to fulfill emergency requirements, low power community AM broadcasting, and other missions.
LBA Technology™ has pioneered in the integration of AM broadcasters into the cellular and wireless broadband world. Our proprietary CAMI® and ColoCoil® AM colocation isocoupler systems, as well as our ColoPole® folded unipole systems allow cellular and wireless broadband antennas on AM towers and masts. The proliferation of cellular towers has created a compatibility problem for AM broadcast stations. LBA detuning systems are an industry standard to negate the impact of nearby radio and power transmission towers on medium wave radiators and coverage patterns.
Antenna Tuning Units (ATU's)
Diplexers & Triplxers
Directional Antenna Systems
High Power MW
Transmitter Combiners
Shortwave Antenna Systems
Mobile/Portable Antennas
Folded Unipoles
CoLoCoil®
Isocouplers
AM Detuning Systems
RF COMPONENTS:
LBA is a unique world source for high power RF components, such as RF inductors, mica and vacuum capacitors, vacuum contactors, and insulators. We are your factory store for Jennings and Comet vacuum capacitors. We supply all types of transmitters, radio towers, coaxial cable, copper grounding and lightning protection systems.
Power Inductors
Vacuum Capacitors
Mica Capacitors
Static & Lighting Chokes
Insulators
Guy Wire Discharge System
Copper
RF Switches & Plugs
Sample Loops
Power Contactors
Weatherproof Cabinets
EMERGENCY, NAVIGATION & GOVERNMENT:
LBA has a long history of providing solutions for users requiring efficient, broadband electrically short medium wave antennas. We provide such medium frequency transmitting antenna systems for navigation and location systems DGPS and NAVTEX, and for GMDSS shore transmitting stations. We make transportable MW transmitting stations for military and civilian use from man pack to C-130 flyable vehicles fielded by the US Army and British MOD.
These systems have broad application in tactical and emergency communications, remote construction, and communications back.
Portable Antenna Systems
TUP-3 Mobile Antenna System
NAVTEX, DGPS, & GMDSS Systems
