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SSPA versus TWTA: Is There Room for Both?
SSPA versus TWTA: Is There Room for Both?RF amplifiers are the pulmonary systems of satellite networks pumping out RF energy, the electromagnetic lifeblood that allows earth stations to communicate with
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LS Telcom Analyst Disputes ITU Spectrum Predictions
[Via Satellite 10-30-2014] The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has some big decisions to make at the World Radio Telecommunication Conference 2015 regarding the allocation of spectrum resources. A top concern...
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IMT Terrestrial Tower
Intelsat Reports Third Quarter Earnings
[Via Satellite 10-30-2014] Intelsat reported its total revenue for the three months ended Sept. 30, 2014 at $608.6 million. The company’s Earnings Before net Interest, Taxes and Depreciation and Amortization...
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Intelsat headquarters Building
RUAG Space 3-D Prints Satellite Part
[Via Satellite 10-29-2014] Using additive manufacturing, or 3-D printing, RUAG Space, in collaboration with Altair, has produced an antenna support. EOS, a German specialist for industrial 3-D printing, finished the...
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3-D Printed antenna support
Es’hailSat Taps SES for New Teleport Project
[Via Satellite 10-27-2014] Qatari satellite company Es’hailSat has entered a partnership with SES subsidiary SES TechCom for assistance building a new teleport north of the capital city of Doha. Through...
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SES uplink dish