Kumtor Gold Operate VDV Leaky Feeder Mine Radio in Kyrgyzstan
VDV Infinity Series Line Amplifiers are an integral part of the leaky coax antenna backbone
Centerra Gold’s have been operating a VDV leaky feeder radio system, at their fast expanding Kumtor Gold Mine in Kyrgyzstan, and are now extending it as the mine grows.
Kumtor required the system as mine development began to allow two-way communications underground between various working groups and contractors on site. The initial installation, consisted of:
- 3 Channel Headend
- 10 Line Amplifiers
- 3.5 km of leaky coax antenna cable
The system provides extensive two-way radio coverage underground on the main travel ways and in the working areas, and further equipment is being supplied for system expansion as the mine is developed further and new portals now require radio coverage.
Though the mine is in a remote location, the total system was able to be built up, tested at MST, and then shipped to site. The design features of the VDV Leaky Feeder System allowed for a simple installation on site by the mine electricians.