Digital TV and Mobile TV Backhauling with Point-to-Point Microwave in Unlicensed Bands

Point-to-Point microwave links operating in various licensed bands have for many years been an attractive alternative to wired networks in situations where difficult terrain or lack of access make cable runs expensive or impractical. Point-to-Point microwave, however, does have its drawbacks: the high frequencies it operates in translate to high hardware cost, and the perlink license fee it entails is often a significant operational cost element.