Author: Staff Writer

While satellite radio is showing signs of taking off in the United States, it has so far sputtered in Europe. As unmistakable proof, Luxembourg-based satellite radio hopeful Global Radio recently...

Conexant Systems [Nasdaq: CNXT], a Newport Beach, Calif.-based provider of semiconductor systems for communications applications, has introduced a family of MPEG-2 audio/ video decoders for cable, satellite and terrestrial set-top...

Washington, D.C.-based XM Satellite Radio’s [Nasdaq: XMSR] first-quarter results were well received by Wall Street. XM Chairman Gary Parsons boasted during a May 8 conference call that his company’s streak...

MacDonald, Dettwiler and Associates [TSX: MDA] announced May 5 that an unidentified customer will purchase satellite imagery from MDA’s RADARSAT International subsidiary for land use mapping and monitoring purposes. The...

The Federal Communications Commission’s International Bureau is developing and promoting U.S. commercial positions for the upcoming International Telecommunication Union’s World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) being held June 9 to July 4...

The Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association (SBCA), of Alexandria, Va., has promoted Alex Breckon to vice president of business development, reporting to SBCA President Andrew Wright. Breckon’s responsibilities will include...

Lincoln, Neb.-based Centurion Wireless Technologies, a designer and manufacturer of antennas and power products for wireless communications, introduced a new waterproof antenna to enhance Global Positioning System (GPS) and cellular...

Week of May 2 – 8, 2003 Percentage Change Symbol May 8 Price One Week One Month Three Month Year to Date Operators APT SATELLITE HLDGS ATS 1.34 8.9 (2.2)...

By Jimmy Schaeffler Many Americans today are on the verge of purchasing a wonderful new vehicle – one that will take them to new heights – yet they don’t even...

EchoStar Communications [Nasdaq: DISH] is continuing to rack up impressive financial results. The company unveiled its first quarter results last week, reporting rising subscribership, earnings and free cash flow. Wall...