FCC to Freeze C-Band Applications: Deadline July 17, 2018 June 13^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

Few would argue that more bandwidth for portable and mobile consumer devices isn’t a good idea. TV Broadcasting is the industry hardest hit to free up spectrum for the wireless broadband greater good of everyone else. But with FCC protections, broadcasters aren’t arguing about it.

The Switch Launches Global IP Transport Service April 30^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

At the 2018 NAB Show, The Switch, a global video solutions service provider, announced the launch of The Switch Access, an extension of its global fiber and satellite network. The feature allows customers easy access to The Switch’s extensive network of customers, connected venues, studios and production facilities, utilizing a

DEV Systemtechnik Introduces 16x16 L-Band Distributing Matrix With 20 Outputs April 11^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

DEV Systemtechnik, a German provider of RF signal transmission solutions, has introduced the L-Band Distribution Matrix, a 162 matrix can supports up to 16 input and 20 output channels and fits in a compact 2RU chassis.

Globecast Highlights Cloud-Based Channel Playout February 23^rd 2018 - 09:00 AM

At the 2018 NAB Show, Globecast will highlight a number of its video transport and content management solutions, including advanced software tools for content acquisition, global management and distribution services, and a hybrid fiber and satellite network for video contribution and distribution.

ETL Systems Supports High Resilience Satellite Signals At Convergence India February 2^nd 2018 - 09:00 AM

ETL Systems, a designer and manufacturer of RF signal distribution equipment for satellite communications, will demonstrate its full range of solutions for high quality satellite signal distribution at the Convergence India Show, March 7-9, 2018.

V-Nova Launches P-Link Contribution Encoder And Decoder at Cabsat 2018 January 25^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

UK video compression technology vendor V-Nova is showing its latest codec, the P.Link multichannel contribution encoder and decoder, at CABSAT.

Timeline to Launch Second 4K RF Uplink Truck January 18^th 2018 - 10:00 AM

OB provider Timeline Television is launching a second 4K UHD RF uplink truck.

World Teleport Association Lists Top Operators For 2017 January 18^th 2018 - 09:00 AM

The World Teleport Association (WTA) issued its annual rankings for the Top Teleport Operators of 2017. The report ranks companies by revenue and revenue growth, based both operator surveys and public company reports.

Cobham SATCOM: Unique Cobham Antenna Approved for Inmarsat Global Xpress December 28^th 2017 - 09:00 AM

Cobham SATCOM has received Inmarsat Type Approval for operation of its technology-leading EXPLORER 8100GX 1 metre antenna system on the Global Xpress satellite network.

Hiltron HCS-4 Universal Controller Gaining Momentum With Satcasters December 19^th 2017 - 11:00 AM

Hiltron Communications, a provider of satellite equipment and system integration, said that its latest-generation HCS-4 satellite communications controller has seen a significant number of customized system deployments in recent months. The HCS-4 was developed from its HCS3 predecessor and forms the central control element for a wide range of satcom

Field Report: 8K UHDTV Takes Big Step in Tokyo November 22^nd 2017 - 01:50 PM

Japanese broadcasters are preparing for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, including getting ready for 8K UHDTV. In 2018, public broadcaster NHK will roll out the needed ISDB-S3 standard. The multichannel R&S SLG signal generator from Rohde & Schwarz was used for the 8K satellite tests.

Articles You May Have Missed – November 8, 2017 November 8^th 2017 - 08:00 AM

More pixels, more audio channels and increased complexity. Those are some of the challenges facing today’s broadcast and media engineers. In this week’s review of technology briefs, we first examine a prediction of 8K cameras being used for the 2020 Summer Olympic Games. Then, we conclude the three-part tutorial ser

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