Problems and Aspects Regarding the Creation of Terrestrial Digital TV Networks in Ukraine

Considered in this paper is the introduction of digital broadcasting in Ukraine taking into account foreign experience and development of microwave terrestrial, satellite and cable networks. Results of successive operation of DVB-T experimental zone within 470-862 GHz in Kiev and Odessa are presented. It is necessary to create hi-tech products, first of all universal tuners and transmitting devices using the achievements in the fields of microwave technology and microelectronics. Peculiarities and aspects are discussed regarding the introduction of wideband wireless technologies on the basis of existing UMDS systems and UWDS within 10150-10300 MHz, 10500-10600 MHz and 11700-12500 MHz. Results of microwave digital TV broadcasting and data transmission are presented within the frameworks of UWDS project in the Crimea on the basis of MITRIS technologies.