Orienting a satellite antenna, even a small one, takes some skill. Uplink antennas are particularly critical, as an improperly aimed uplink is likely to cause interference to other satellites. At IBC2006, Andrew Corp. showed an "auto-deploy" 1.2-meter antenna system that eliminates the need for trained installers or te

The FCC added the Superbird-B2 satellite at 162 degrees east longitude to the Permitted Space Station List. Each U.S.-licensed earth station with "ALSAT" designated as a point of communication is now allowed to provide Fixed Satellite Service (FSS) in the 14.0-14.5 GHz (Earth-to-space) frequency bands, from the Unite

Andrew's Stacker carefully integrates the lower antenna into the support structure. Andrew Broadcast Systems has introduced the Stacker, a new product

These new connectors speed installation, ensure attachment consistency and provide outstanding electrical characteristics.

Andrew Corp. recently introduced its 3.5-m Ka-band Earth Station Antenna, a third-generation receive/transmit antenna for high-speed satellite communication systems. Ka-band satellites provide end users with a variety of always-on services such as high-speed Internet access, tele-education and entertainment video. Th

Andrew has introduced a version of its free broadcast system planning software to help system designers configure digital or analog TV broadcast antenna systems. The Andrew Broadcast Systems Planner (ABSP) supports horizontal, elliptical and circular polarized antenna designs. It uses a wizard, or step-by-step on-scre