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Standard Communications MT620 Satellite Receiver Agile Continental Rackmount 1U

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SKU:
52126
MPN:
MT620
Condition:
Used
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Weight:
13.00 LBS
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  • Standard Communications MT620 Continental satellite receiver — front panel view showing signal meter, frequency display, and controls
  • Standard Communications MT620 — rear-left angled view showing BNC/F antenna input connectors, terminal strip, and IEC power inlet
  • Standard MT620 front panel close-up — left side showing signal meter (-60 to -20 dBm), alarm LED, satellite frequency thumbwheel display at 3940 MHz, and fine tune knob
  • Standard MT620 front panel close-up — right side showing dual audio subcarrier thumbwheels (#1 at 6.20 MHz, #2 at 6.80 MHz), audio level controls, de-emphasis and IF bandwidth switches
  • Standard MT620 rear panel left section — antenna RF input label (950-2050 MHz, 24V DC 300mA), LNBC power switch, composite video output F-connector, and bilingual caution label
  • Standard MT620 rear panel right section — IEC AC power inlet, input voltage select switch (110V/220V), and audio/AGC output terminal strip
  • Standard Communications MT620 satellite receiver — top view showing black vented chassis and rack mount ears
  • Standard Communications MT620 satellite receiver — bottom view showing bare metal underside panel with surface wear and scratching
  • Standard Communications MT620 rating label — Part No. MT620, serial 49E050151, 110/220V, 50/60Hz, 35W, Made in Japan
$99.00
Was: $265.00

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Description

Standard Communications MT620 Satellite Receiver Agile Continental Rackmount 1U

The Standard Communications MT620 Continental is an international, multi-standard satellite receiver designed for commercial broadcast and headend use. It covers the full 950–2050 MHz L-band input range with fully synthesized PLL tuning and microprocessor control, providing frequency agility across C-band and Ku-band satellite downlink signals. Tuning resolution is 100 kHz, with an AFC tracking circuit that continuously compensates for LNB drift. The unit mounts in a standard 1U equipment rack.

Specifications & What's Included

  • Manufacturer: Standard Communications
  • Model: MT620 Continental
  • Input frequency range: 950–2050 MHz (L-band)
  • Tuning: Fully synthesized PLL, microprocessor-controlled, 100 kHz accuracy
  • AFC: Continuous tracking circuit to correct for LNB frequency drift
  • Video standards: NTSC, PAL, SECAM (multi-standard)
  • IF bandwidth: 27 MHz (wide) / 18 MHz (narrow) — switchable on front panel (NAR/MED/WIDE)
  • Signal meter: 5-segment bar graph, –60 to –20 dBm range
  • Satellite frequency display: Front-panel thumbwheel, GHz/MHz readout
  • Audio subcarriers: Dual, independently adjustable via front-panel thumbwheels (#1 and #2)
  • Audio de-emphasis: Switchable — 75 µs / J.17 / 50 µs
  • LNB power output: 24V DC, 300 mA max (rear panel, switchable ON/OFF)
  • Video output: Composite, F-connector (rear panel)
  • Audio/AGC output: Terminal strip, rear panel (dual audio + AGC)
  • Input voltage: 110/220V AC selectable (rear-panel switch)
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Power consumption: 35W
  • Form factor: 1U rackmount
  • Country of manufacture: Japan
  • Includes: Receiver unit only — no cables or accessories

Applications

The MT620 Continental is a frequency-agile satellite receiver intended for cable television headends, broadcast facilities, and commercial satellite signal distribution systems. Frequency-agile receivers of this type allow operators to tune to any satellite transponder within the L-band range without changing hardware, making them practical for multi-channel headend installations where different transponders carry different programming. Multi-standard video decoding (NTSC, PAL, SECAM) makes the MT620 suited for international signal monitoring and distribution environments where signals originate from different broadcast regions. Units of this generation — mid-to-late 1980s analog C-band/Ku-band receivers — were standard equipment in cable TV headends and broadcast satellite receive sites during the era when analog satellite distribution dominated before the transition to digital DVB-S standards in the 1990s. Today these units are sought by legacy broadcast facilities maintaining older analog satellite infrastructure, collectors of vintage broadcast equipment, and engineers working with analog satellite feeds still active on certain transponders.

Condition: Used
This Standard Communications MT620 Continental satellite receiver has been inspected and appears to be in good condition. It was pulled from a working environment where it was previously in use and functional. The front panel controls, thumbwheel displays, and signal meter are intact. The chassis shows light surface wear consistent with rack use — the bottom panel has some scuffing and oxidation marks visible in photos, and the top cover shows minor scratching. Please view our photo set and contact us if you have any questions.
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Warranty Information

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Additional Information

Brand:
Standard Communications
Model:
MT620
MPN:
MT620
Type:
Agile Satellite Receiver
SKU:
52126
Series:
Continental
Frequency Range:
950–2050 MHz
Tuning Method:
Fully Synthesized PLL, Microprocessor-Controlled
Tuning Accuracy:
100 kHz
Video Standards:
NTSC, PAL, SECAM
IF Bandwidth:
27 MHz (Wide), 18 MHz (Narrow)
Audio Subcarriers:
Dual, adjustable via front-panel thumbwheels
Audio De-emphasis:
75 µs / J.17 / 50 µs (switchable)
Signal Meter:
5-segment bar graph, -60 to -20 dBm
LNB Power Output:
24V DC, 300mA max
Video Output:
Composite (F-connector)
Audio Output:
Dual audio + AGC output terminal strip
Input Voltage:
110/220V AC, switchable
Frequency:
50/60 Hz
Power Consumption:
35W
Form Factor:
1U Rackmount
Country/Region of Manufacture:
Japan
Seller Notes:
Receiver only — no cables or accessories included.
Condition Notes:
This Standard Communications MT620 Continental satellite receiver has been inspected and is in good condition, pulled from a working environment where it was in use and functional. Light surface wear on chassis.
California Prop 65 Warning:
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and lead compounds, and DEHP (a phthalate), which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Go to P65Warnings.ca.gov
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