Satellite

Asia Broadcast Satellite select Pebble Beach Marina Automation

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:51:00 +0000

Satellite operator installs 7 channels of playout at Philippines facility for broadcast client.

Pebble Beach Systems has secured a contract to supply its Marina automation solution to major Asia-Pacific satellite operator and service provider, Asia Broadcast Satellite (ABS).

Europe warms slowly to Ka band satellite

Sat, 01 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0000

Delivery of consumer broadband is the biggest driver behind the push.

WORLD EDITION EXCLUSIVE: There has been a lot of talk about Ka band lately, but unfortunately also a lot of misinformation.

Rohde & Schwarz unveils multichannel satellite signal generator

Wed, 01 May 2013 18:05:00 +0000

The R&S SLG has a frequency range from 950MHz to 3000MHz and supports the DVB-S, DSNG, DVB-S2, DVB-S2 wideband, ISDB-S and ISDB-S2 standards.

SES UltraHD transmission via satellite and HEVC compression successful

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 14:17:00 +0000

The test paves the way for further HEVC-based transmissions, notably at the upcoming World Cup tournament in Brazil next summer.

The company used technology from Harmonic and Broadcom Corp. to show that it can be done.

GMPCS unveils Ka-band fly-, drive-away SNG solutions

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:25:00 +0000

GMPCS’s DiNGo and KAnine systems represent advances in Ka-band satellite communications with optional video transmission technologies.

Arqiva launches DVB-S2 platform on Eutelsat Hot Bird

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:23:00 +0000

To meet growing demand, the platform will be operated in DVB-S2 to support the growth of the HD market.

Dish seeks to create nationwide bundle of anywhere, anytime services

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 15:08:00 +0000

To succeed, Dish must overthrow the planned takeover of Spring Nextel by SoftBank, a major Japanese telco.

The move reflects a long history of Dish experimenting with broadband technology.

LiveU circumvents cellular transmission issues with satellite backup

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:06:00 +0000

LiveU’s LU70 backpack will support the newly announced EXPLORER 710 satellite that will be launched in September 2013.

Camera operators will be able to control all BGAN interfaces locally via the LU70 interface, enabling them easily to switch between satellite and cellular connectivity based on the available network conditions.

German broadcaster chooses ATEME DR5000 IRD

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 15:39:00 +0000

The Kyrion DR5000 is ATEME’s latest hardware integrated receiver decoder (IRD), dedicated to professional contribution over satellite and IP/ASI networks.

Satellite increases lead over cable in Europe

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 12:28:00 +0000

While IPTV is still Europe’s fastest growing TV sector, satellite has strengthened its hold at the top.