MICROWAVE SYSTEM

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The project includes the provision of (i) a microwave system connecting main towns in Iraq wih Baghdad, together with multiplexing equipment for about 1,500 channels and spurs for about six TV stations and UHF links to important urban centers in the northeast, (ii) long-distance exchange facilities with capacity for direct subscriber trunk dialling for about 5,000 lines, (iii) national and international telex and gentex services with about 700 lines, (iv) part of the local cable network, drop wires, branch exchanges and other subscriber apparatus, (v) satellite ground station and associated facilities, and (vi) consultant services. The Program also includes the installation of about 100,000 lines of automatic local exchange equipment, the balance of the local and junction cable network and associated facilities, buildings and other facilities required for the expansion Program, some international links with neighboring countries and training facilities for PT&T's technical personnel.