The Oregon Wireless Instructional Network (Oregon WIN) is a "broadcast quality" video network created for the delivery of distance learning opportunities to students and clients throughout the Willamette Valley. The network is composed of three interrelated wireless technologies.

Microwave Backbone
A network of point-to-point microwave paths (dotted lines on network map below) connect participating colleges and universities to a multi-channel backbone (bold lines on map below) operating between Portland and Eugene. The microwave network allows campuses to share programs among participants and to deliver broadcast quality programs to regional, national and international distribution networks including ITFS transmission sites, satellite uplink facilities and national fiber optic networks. Network switching provides maximum flexibility. The signal flow chart shows the circuit paths.

"Last Mile" Network
A multi-channel ITFS (Instructional Television Fixed Service) network operates from transmission towers located in Eugene, Salem and Portland. Each transmission site broadcasts four to six channels of programming directly to homes, businesses, schools and government offices. The three ITFS systems offer "last mile" delivery of education programs and cultural events throughout the Willamette Valley. Sites are able to access Oregon WIN programs by installing small, inexpensive antennas and viewing programs on standard, cable-ready television sets. If you are interested in joining the growing number of Oregon WIN Access Sites, contact the Oregon WIN Director.

Broadband Data Network
The third network is a last mile, wireless network under development by Sprint Corporation. Sprint is Oregon WIN's commercial partner in managing the ITFS spectrum in the Willamette Valley. Sprint Broadband is working with cutting edge wireless technology to provide clients with broadband wireless connections that will mix high speed Internet, telephone and videoconferencing services. The wireless broadband service is operating in several test markets across the United States and will be introduced in the Willamette Valley once the technology is proven stable and cost effective.