Products/Services

A Teleport with a View to the Future

by Virgil Labrador

Sofia, Bulgaria, November 4, 2019--I’ve been to many teleports all over the world  and having worked in one for several years, it never ceases to amaze me how teleports which provide essentially similar services can still be unique in their own way. This was the case when I visited the sprawling VIVACOM teleport in Plana, Bulgaria about 30 kilometers south of the capital city of Sofia. This is one of the largest ground station facilities in Eastern Europe with more than 50 antennas ranging in size up to 18.3 meters.

Linking Budgets, Linking Networks, Linking Capacities

by Alvaro Sanchez

Madrid, Spain, November 4, 2019--Link budgets are living a new era. Not only capacity engineers are capable to make this calculation for the quotes. This way of calculating all the gains and losses between transmitters and receivers in satellite communications have significantly changed.  

A New Star Over Africa

by Virgil Labrador

Tel Aviv, Israel, November 4, 2019--On August 6, 2019,  AMOS-17 was successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral, Florida.  The satellite is located at 17 degrees East where it covers the African continent, along with Europe, the Middle East and Asia. It is positioned right over central Africa, to optimize service in the region. 

Advantech Wireless Technologies Launches New line of SSPAs and BUCs

Montreal, Canada, October 22, 2019--Advantech Wireless Technologies launched a new line of Solid State Power Amplifiers (SSPAs) and Block Up Converters (BUCs). The new  SSPAs and Block Up Converters (BUCs) from Advantech Wireless Technologies are available in both Gallium Nitride (GaN) and Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) configurations with power levels from 8 watts to 1000 watts in Ku, X and C-Bands.

Comtech EF Data Receives US$ 1.6 Million Satellite Modem Order From European Ministry of Defense

Tempe, Ariz., October 17, 2019-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that during its first quarter of fiscal 2020, its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, received a US$ 1.6 million order for DMD2050E Satellite Modems from a European Ministry of Defense (“MOD”).

Comtech Showcasing Communication Systems and Services Solutions at AUSA Expo 2019

Washington, D.C. October 11, 2019-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ: CMTL) announced today that its Comtech Mission-Critical Technologies group and Comtech Systems, Inc., which are both part of Comtech’s Government Solutions segment, and Comtech EF Data Corp., which is part of Comtech’s Commercial Solutions segment, will be exhibiting October 14th through 16th at the Association of the United States Army (“AUSA”) Annual Meeting & Expo 2019. Comtech will be showcasing its tactical SATCOM technologies, resilient Blue Force Tracking (“BFT”) technologies, high-performance transmission technologies and satellite ground station technologies.

Integrasys Delivers Unprecedented Automation, Flexibility and Scalability in Alusat 2.0

Madrid, Spain, October 3,  2019 – Integrasys  has launched Alusat 2.0, the latest version of its automated network maintenance system. The update delivers increased automation, flexibility and scalability.

 

 

Large-Scale MACRO Mobile Cellular Backhaul Via Satellite at Famous Brazilian Festival Made Possible by SpaceBridge

Moquem, Brazil, October 3, 2019 —SpaceBridge™ (www.SpaceBridge.com), a global market leader and maker of broadband satellite communications systems technology, advanced HTS VSAT platforms, SatCloud™ cloud based managed services platforms, plus SCPC and Broadcast modems,  implemented a largescale “MACRO eNodeB”, city size, 2G and 4G mobile cellular backhaul over satellite, to unserved rural areas with no prior cellular coverage.

Hispasat and Bansat Provide Satellite Connectivity for Humanitarian Mission in the Atrato River in Colombia

Madrid, Spain, Sept. 23, 2019 — Hispasat, the Spanish satellite telecommunications operator, together with the Colombian satellite services provider Bansat, is helping to provide the communications for the “Journey to the heart of the Atrato”. This expedition, which is organised by the Colombian government, transports humanitarian material and personnel to towns located on the banks of the third largest river in the country.

Thaicom and Russian Satellite Communications Company Partner to Offer Broadband Connectivity

Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 20, 2019 — Thaicom Public Company Limited (THCOM), Thailand’s first satellite operator, today announced the signature of an Agreement of Intention with Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), a Russian leading satellite operator, to collaborate on the joint development of a service offering for maritime satellite broadband connectivity.