E-letter: Briefs

[Satellite TODAY 06-20-11] Advantech Wireless has launched a new line of VSAT hubs and terminals, the company announced June 17.    The next-generation VSAT hubs include DVB-RCS and SCPC operations...

[Satellite TODAY 06-20-11] Comtech Xicom Technology introduced a new 400-Watt Ku-Band traveling wave tube amplifier (TWTA) that features the size, weight and prime-power requirements of traditional 200-Watt products, the company...

[Satellite TODAY 06-17-11] The U.S. Navy awarded a $51.6 million contract to Raytheon to provide logistics support for the Navy’s Extremely High Frequency Satellite Program (NESP) communication terminals, Raytheon announced...

[Satellite TODAY 06-17-11] ST Electronics launched a new series of compact and lightweight Block Up Converters (BUCs) under its Agilis brand, the manufacturer announced June 16.     The Agilis BUC...

[Satellite TODAY 06-17-11] Inmarsat is introducing oceanic safety communications on its SwiftBroadband aeronautical services in 2013, the MSS operator announced June 16.     The aeronautical service rollout follows the successful...

[Satellite TODAY 06-17-11] Vislink is launching its new Advent FLA-120 Flyaway satellite antenna designed for rapid deployment, the company announced June 16.     Vislink is targeting the FLA-120 to a new market...

[Satellite TODAY 06-16-11] ViaSat’s high-speed satellite Internet service subsidiary WildBlue has launched a broadband service targeted to unserved rural households in the West and Midwest, the company announced June 15....

[Satellite TODAY 06-16-11] Vizada Networks has further increased its capacity lease on Eutelsat’s W7 satellite to support its portfolio of Internet and data services in Europe, North Africa, the CIS...

[Satellite TODAY 06-16-11] German news channel N24 will be available exclusively on HD Plus and via SES Astra satellite service starting July 1, following an agreement signed between the three...

[Satellite TODAY 06-16-11] Orbit Communication Systems, a satellite communications, tracking and telemetry provider, appointed Carlo Rizzo to head its European operations as director of sales and business development, the company...