With the increasing use of L.D.S. microwave systems, the use of redundant and automatic control of microwave headends becomes a necessity. As a result of technological advances in L.D.S. microwave systems, CATV companies can reduce long amplifier cascades, increase technical performance, and add CATV coverage to nearby cities. With these uses in mind, the microwave system may potentially serve thousands of cable subscribers, and the reliability of the microwave system is paramount. This article will include design parameters and practical circuits to afford remote monitoring and control of the microwave headends.