Aerial Video Systems (AVS) is again providing the wireless video and audio systems for CBS’ coverage of the US Open being held at the National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, NY.  The network will broadcast some 375 hours of tennis spread among CBS, ESPN and the Tennis Channel.

This is CBS’ 44^th consecutive year of airing the US Open.  To cover the 42 acre tennis complex, AVS has strategically established receive sites throughout the venue via its proprietary RF-over fiber system.  AVS outfitted two of CBS’ Ikegami HDK-79 HD handheld cameras with their Link L-1500HD 1.4GHz microwave transmitters.  In addition to the RF video, the Burbank based company is providing wireless microphone systems for the roving reporters and players’ lounge.   AVS is also providing IFB and PL communication systems to round out the equipment package.

AVS coordinated frequencies for the 1.4GHz Link systems through AFTRCC and secured licensing at the FCC.  The frequencies for the wireless mics, IFB and PL systems were coordinated with the assistance of Louis Libin, the local SBE Coordinator.   

The first round matches of The US Open begin on August 29 and will conclude with the finals on September 11.   This is the 10^th anniversary of 9-11 and this final will no doubt be very emotional for New York and all the US, regardless of the outcome.