8 Channel RF to IP Gateway - ATSC, QAM, DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, and ISDB-T to IPTV

Professional 8 Frequency RF to IPTV Gateway

The Thor Broadcast 8 Channel RF to IP Gateway is a professional headend device designed to receive up to 8 RF frequencies and convert the TV programs inside those frequencies into IPTV streams for distribution over a LAN network. Depending on the selected model, the unit can receive ATSC off-air antenna signals, clear QAM cable channels, DVB-S/S2 satellite signals, DVB-T/T2 terrestrial antenna signals, or ISDB-T terrestrial broadcasts.

This product family is ideal for converting existing RF broadcast signals into IPTV multicast or unicast streams. It allows local antenna channels, cable TV channels, satellite transponders, or international terrestrial TV broadcasts to be delivered to IPTV set-top boxes, smart TV decoders, computers, tablets, digital signage players, and other IP video devices.

Available Input Modulation Models

How the RF to IP Gateway Works

Digital RF broadcast systems can carry multiple TV programs inside one RF frequency. For example, one ATSC 8VSB antenna channel may include several sub-channels such as 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, and 2.4. A clear QAM cable channel can also contain multiple programs inside one 6 MHz RF carrier. DVB-S/S2 satellite transponders and DVB-T/T2 multiplexes can also carry multiple TV or radio services in one RF signal.

The Thor 8 Channel RF to IP Gateway tunes up to 8 RF frequencies, demodulates the selected signals, identifies the available TV services, and converts those services into IP transport streams. The output can be configured as SPTS for individual program streams or MPTS for multiplexed transport stream output, depending on the system design.

IPTV Output Over LAN

The gateway outputs IPTV streams over Ethernet using standard transport stream protocols such as UDP, RTP, and RTSP. The IP output can be configured for multicast when many devices need to watch the same channels, or unicast for direct point-to-point streaming.

• Converts up to 8 RF frequencies to IPTV streams
• Supports SPTS and MPTS output modes
• Outputs IPTV streams over UDP, RTP, or RTSP
• Supports multicast or unicast IP delivery
• Can output multiple TV services from each tuned RF channel
• Designed for professional RF, IPTV, and broadcast headend systems

Important Gateway Note: No Video Re-Encoding

This unit works as an RF to IP gateway. It does not re-encode or transcode the video. The video and audio format received from the RF signal is passed through to the IP output. For example, if the incoming QAM or ATSC program is MPEG-2, the IP stream will remain MPEG-2. If the incoming program is H.264, the IP output will remain H.264.

This gateway design helps preserve original broadcast quality, reduce processing delay, and simplify system integration. The receiving IPTV decoder, set-top box, player, or software must support the video and audio format contained in the original RF broadcast stream.

ASI Input and ASI Output for Broadcast Headends

In addition to IP streaming, the unit includes ASI input and ASI output for professional broadcast integration. The gateway can multiplex tuned RF services and ASI input content into a transport stream output. This makes it useful in CATV headends, IPTV systems, monitoring racks, broadcast facilities, and hybrid RF/IP distribution systems.

Typical Applications

• Off-air antenna TV to IPTV conversion
• Clear QAM cable channels to IPTV streams
• Satellite DVB-S/S2 transponders to IP network distribution
• DVB-T/T2 terrestrial broadcast channels to IPTV
• ISDB-T terrestrial channels to IP streaming
• Hotel, hospital, campus, school, government, and enterprise IPTV systems
• Private cable TV headends and MATV systems
• Broadcast monitoring over LAN
• Digital signage and IP video distribution
• Adding local RF channels to an existing IPTV lineup

RF to IP Gateway + Optional RF Transmodulator Versions

Some versions of this platform are also available as an RF to IP Gateway plus RF Transmodulator. These versions can receive RF signals, create IPTV streams, and also output new RF channels at the same time. This is useful when a system needs both IP distribution and RF channel conversion.

For example, the unit can receive ATSC antenna channels and output them as IPTV streams while also converting them to QAM RF channels for a cable TV style coax distribution system. It can also be used to rearrange or translate existing RF channels in a headend, depending on the selected input and output modulation options.

Optional Transmodulator Examples

RF Input and RF Output Compatibility

Standard RF to IP models are selected by the required RF input type. Optional transmodulator versions can be configured with different RF output formats, depending on the project requirements.

• Available RF Input Types: ATSC 8VSB, Clear QAM, DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, ISDB-T
• Available RF Output Types on Transmodulator Versions: ATSC, QAM, DVB-T/T2, ISDB-T
• IP Output: UDP, RTP, RTSP, multicast or unicast
• ASI: ASI input and ASI output for professional transport stream integration

Web Browser Management

The unit includes network-based control for setup and monitoring. Operators can scan input frequencies, view available services, select programs, configure IP stream addresses, manage SPTS or MPTS output, and monitor system status from a web browser.

Summary

The Thor Broadcast 8 Channel RF to IP Gateway family provides a flexible way to convert existing RF television signals into IPTV streams. With model options for ATSC, clear QAM, DVB-S/S2, DVB-T/T2, and ISDB-T, the same platform can be used in North American, European, African, Latin American, Asian, satellite, cable, and private headend systems. It is a reliable solution for moving broadcast RF channels into modern IP video distribution while maintaining professional headend features such as ASI integration, SPTS/MPTS control, multicast streaming, and browser-based management.

H-8ATSC-IP 8 Channel ATSC 8VSB Off-Air Antenna to IPTV Gateway

The Thor Broadcast H-8ATSC-IP is a professional 8 channel ATSC to IP gateway designed to receive over-the-air digital TV channels from an antenna and convert them into IPTV transport streams for distribution over a LAN network. This model is built specifically for ATSC 8VSB off-air broadcast signals, commonly used in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and other ATSC television markets.

Each of the 8 built-in ATSC tuners can be tuned to a different RF broadcast frequency. The unit demodulates the received antenna channels and makes the TV programs available as IP streams. This allows free-to-air ATSC channels from a rooftop antenna, MATV system, or RF headend to be delivered to IPTV set-top boxes, computers, digital signage players, monitoring systems, or other IP video devices.

8 ATSC Antenna Inputs to IPTV Streaming

The H-8ATSC-IP is ideal when multiple off-air TV channels need to be converted from RF coax into network video. Instead of running coax to every TV or receiver location, the antenna feed can be brought into the gateway and then distributed over the existing Ethernet network using multicast or unicast IP streaming.

A single ATSC RF channel can contain multiple sub-channels, such as 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, or 2.4. The H-8ATSC-IP can detect the programs inside each tuned ATSC carrier and output the selected services as IP transport streams. This makes it useful for facilities that need to capture local broadcast stations and deliver them through an IPTV system.

How the H-8ATSC-IP Works

Connect your ATSC antenna feed, RF distribution system, or off-air coax source to the tuner inputs. Each tuner is assigned to the desired 8VSB broadcast channel. The unit receives and demodulates the ATSC RF signal, extracts the transport stream, and outputs the selected TV services over Ethernet as IPTV streams.

The output can be configured for multicast or unicast delivery depending on the network design. Multicast is typically used when the same TV channels need to be viewed by many IPTV devices across the building, campus, hotel, school, or broadcast facility.

Key Features

• Model: H-8ATSC-IP
• 8 independent ATSC 8VSB off-air antenna tuners
• Converts ATSC RF antenna channels to IPTV streams
• Supports IP transport stream output over Ethernet
• Supports UDP, RTP, and RTSP streaming
• Supports multicast and unicast IPTV output
• Can stream selected TV programs and sub-channels from received ATSC frequencies
• Useful for local broadcast channel capture and IPTV redistribution
• Supports MPEG-2 and H.264 video formats depending on the received broadcast
• Supports common broadcast audio formats including AC3
• Includes ASI input and ASI output for professional broadcast integration
• Web based management and network control
• 1RU rackmount chassis for headend installation

Typical Applications

• Off-air ATSC antenna to IPTV distribution
• Local TV channel streaming over LAN
• Hotel, school, hospital, campus, and enterprise IPTV systems
• Broadcast monitoring and RF to IP conversion
• MATV antenna system to IP network conversion
• Replacing long coax distribution runs with Ethernet based video delivery
• Capturing local ATSC channels for IPTV headends

Why Use ATSC to IP?

Traditional antenna systems require RF coax distribution, splitters, amplifiers, and signal balancing. With the H-8ATSC-IP, off-air antenna channels can be converted at the headend and moved across the facility as IP streams. This can simplify distribution, reduce coax cabling requirements, and allow the same channels to be viewed by IPTV decoders, PCs, monitoring software, or compatible streaming devices.

The gateway is especially useful in locations where free local broadcast channels need to be available on an internal network. Instead of installing individual ATSC tuners at each display location, the H-8ATSC-IP centralizes reception and distributes the channels through the network.

Network Output

The H-8ATSC-IP outputs IPTV transport streams through its Ethernet interface. The streams can be used in multicast IPTV systems with IGMP network switches, or configured as unicast streams for direct point-to-point delivery. This gives system integrators flexibility when designing private IPTV networks for commercial and professional applications.

Professional Headend Design

The unit is housed in a compact 1RU rackmount chassis, making it suitable for broadcast racks, telecom rooms, AV headends, cable TV rooms, and IPTV equipment racks. The front panel provides status indicators, control buttons, display screen, Ethernet ports, ASI connections, and USB access for system operation and monitoring.

H-8ATSC-IP Summary

The Thor Broadcast H-8ATSC-IP is a compact and reliable solution for converting up to 8 ATSC off-air RF channels into IPTV streams. It is designed for facilities that want to bring local antenna TV into a managed IP video system without using separate ATSC receivers at every location. With support for multicast and unicast streaming, web management, ASI connectivity, and 8 independent tuners, the H-8ATSC-IP is a practical bridge between traditional antenna RF and modern IPTV distribution.