Interference Efforts Improve but Asia Situation Causes Concern

David Jupin VP of the international division at Hughes. Photo: Hughes The mood between both the panel and the audience at the “Engineering Forum CTO Roundtable Breakfast for Radio Frequency Interference” was one of progress. The advances with Carrier ID have begun to yield tangible results in reducing the amount of interference between different satellite… READ MORE »

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CPI SuperLinear® TWTAs are the most power-efficient HPAs in the industry. They are twice as efficient as comparable SSPAs, including GaN-based products, resulting in lower operational costs and better MTBF. SuperLinear TWTAs are available in C-, X- and Ku-bands, and cause less carbon emissions than any alternative.

TrustComm Signs Agreement With Inmarsat, Spectra Group to Distribute L-TAC Service

Bob Roe CEO TrustComm TrustComm [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] TrustComm has been designated as a service provider for Inmarsat’s new L-TAC space-segment services, and has also signed a distribution agreement with Spectra Group to provide Slingshot adaptors required to access L-band frequencies from existing fielded UHF radios. L-TAC uses the existing UHF radios to access the… READ MORE »

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The March issue of Via Satellite magazine is here! This month we bring you an exclusive interview with the 2013 Satellite Executive of the Year award winner, Khalid Balkheyour. As a strong, vibrant regional FSS operator, Balkheyour has created a powerhouse in the Middle East. Additionally, we talk to key visionaries from Kymeta, O3b, Viasat, Thuraya, Norsat, and ABS, about the future of the industry, and the world’s growing dependence on satellite. We also go over the satellite industry's effort for the disaster relief efforts after Typhoon Haiyan, get a one-on-one with CNES President, Jean-Yves Le Gall, and more! Read it now!

O3b Networks Introduces New Satellite Trunking Service Powered by Comtech EF Data

O3b teleport. Photo: O3b [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] O3b Networks has unveiled the O3bTrunk+, a next generation IP trunking solution that boosts existing link capacities to rival the affordability of latency of fiber. O3bTrunk+ is powered by Comtech EF Data’s technology and is designed to deliver efficient networking and trunking solutions over high throughput satellites. This… READ MORE »

Advantech Wireless Tech Focus Report - Partner Content

For more than 25 years, Advantech Wireless has led the market with the most powerful innovations in technologies helping its customers obtain the most efficient and cost effective satellite and terrestrial microwave radio solutions. As a global company, Advantech Wireless is committed to creating best-in-class technologies and solutions to meet and exceed its customers’ needs and expectations. For both commercial and military needs, the READ MORE »

Kratos to Upgrade Network Operations Center for Vinasat 2 Satellite

VINASAT 2 satellite. Photo: Lockheed Martin [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] An Phat Technology Trading Joint Stock Company (An Phat JSC) has awarded a contract to Kratos Defense & Security Solutions’ Integral Systems Europe (Kratos ISE) to upgrade the Vinasat 1 Network Operations Center (NOC) in Vietnam to support the Vinasat 2 satellite. Kratos ISE delivered the… READ MORE »

Challenges Facing Aero Systems - Partner Content

By Dave Davis, Sr. Systems Engineer, iDirect Europe In my last blog I looked at the rise of aero platforms in the Defence and security environment using SatCom, particularly UAVs. I mentioned that there were some challenges when operating in the aero environment and I’ll address those in this blog. In the commercial sector, the main thrust is READ MORE »

Aireon Completes Space Qualification Test of Hosted Payload

Don Thoma, CEO of Aireon. Photo: Aireon [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] Aireon has completed the qualification testing for the receiver payload in its space-based global air traffic surveillance system. The completion of this testing, which determines how well the payload will operate in a space environment, is a key factor for validating that the payload and… READ MORE »

Constant Connections - Partner Content

By Denis Sutherland, Sr. Manager, Sales System Engineering We all wanted to be connected to our friends, family, work and social networks 100% of the time. In fact, research has shown that the brain feels the lack of social connection in a similar way to physical pain, so now you can really say it’s painful when READ MORE »

MTN Expands Network in Southeast Asia with NewSat

An illustration of the Jabiru 2 satellite and its coverage. Photo: NewSat [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] MTN Communications has signed an agreement with NewSat to expand its maritime and remote broadband communications network. The agreement, expected to enhance satellite coverage and throughput for MTN customers in Southeast Asia and Oceania, extends C- and Ku-band coverage, putting… READ MORE »

iDirect’s Social Strategy for Keeping the Industry Engaged - Partner Content

Social media is critical to iDirect’s overarching communications strategy. It’s a way to share information with a diverse audience and engage the satellite community in a conversation about issues and trends that matter most. We sat down with Jason Stricker, director of online marketing, to talk about the growing role of social media in helping READ MORE »

ViaSat Approves C-Com Flyaway Antenna for Use with Exede Enterprise System

iNetVu FLY-75V. Photo: C-COM [Via Satellite 03-10-2014] ViaSat has authorized C-Com Satellite Systems’ new iNetVu Fly 75V antenna system for use on the ViaSat Exede Enterprise service. C-Com’s Fly 75V is the first auto-deploying flyaway product to be authorized for use on this ViaSat service in the U.S. ViaSat's Ka-band, high-capacity satellite delivers broadband services… READ MORE » {C}