TVU networks Corporation announced that LIN Media has signed a deal to deploy TVUPack mobile cellular uplink solutions across its 43 television stations and seven digital channels located in 23 media markets in the United States. LIN Media selected TVUPack because of its superior picture quality, ease of use in the field, and resilient and stable transmission capabilities in challenging network conditions. Many of LIN Media's television stations are already deploying TVUPack solutions to expand their ability to deliver live video from more locations. The station group also plans to deploy TVU Grid, TVU's innovative new IP-based distribution, switching, and routing solution, which will allow LIN Media to seamlessly share video between each of its affiliated stations.

TVU Networks announced the release of MARC-1, an exterior use and water resistant enclosure that extends the performance of TVU's TM8200 by giving news field crews the ability to move the system's detachable 3G/4G cellular modem module to ideal locations for optimal reception such as the roof of an ENG vehicle or a tripod. With MARC-1, field crews are able to utilize the flexibility of the modular TVUPack TM8200 by moving the modem module away from challenging RF environments such as inside an ENG vehicle or in a large crowd, enabling crews to utilize the same set of modems in multiple configurations. The modem module for the TVUPack TM8200 can be removed from the backpack in seconds and quickly placed inside the weather resistant enclosure without any tools. The enclosure features multiple mount points to be used in a number of different configurations. The system can be reconfigured as a backpack unit in seconds for run-and-gun coverage outside of an ENG vehicle. Additionally, the TVUPack TM8200 encoder measures only 8.5 x 7.25 x 2.25 inches and can be used in a backpack or mounted inside an ENG vehicle, making the solution much smaller and more flexible than rack mountable encoders installed in ENG vehicles. The modem module connects to the TVUPack encoder via a single 10 foot USB cable and requires no additional power. MARC-1 features an internal cooling system and an aerodynamic shape, making it an ideal live solution for traffic cameras, storm coverage, cycling/marathon/parade event coverage, moving vehicle live shots, coverage in crowded areas and boat use. Additionally, TVUPack's fast startup capability enables field crews to transmit live video faster by transmitting footage over 3G/4G connections in less than a minute, and seamlessly begins transmitting over the ENG vehicles satellite or microwave link once connection is established. TVUPack solutions have been compatible with standard ENG vehicles for more than a year, giving broadcasters the ability to send HD video over any combination of 3G/4G cellular networks, microwave, Ka-band, or satellite networks simultaneously.

TVU Networks, announced the launch of TVU Grid, a powerful yet simple video distribution, routing and switching solution that gives broadcasters the ability to seamlessly switch live IP video content, and easily and cost effectively share live video streams between multiple remote locations. TVU Grid offers unlimited scalability, making it an ideal point-to-point or point-to-multipoint live video distribution solution for network affiliates and station groups. TVU Grid consists of the TVU Grid Transceiver, TVU Grid Switch Panel, TVU Grid Server, and TVU Grid Management Server. The widely adopted TVUPack, TVUPack Mini and TVU Anywhere mobile broadcast solutions are also an integral part of the TVU Grid ecosystem.