[SatNews] Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or the “Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF) has launched their compact ELEMENT series of Ku-band Block Upconverters (BUCs) for fixed and portable VSAT applications. The ELEMENT series of Ku-band BUCs offer 2W, 3W, 4W, and 6W power output options and 18 frequency options (including standard and extended band) for global satellite communication deployments. ELEMENT BUCs offer industry leading compact form factors in addition to the high quality and reliability customers have come to depend upon from Norsat. The ELEMENT line complements Norsat’s leading Ku band LNB and microwave component products and expand Norsat’s unparalleled Ku, X, Ka, and C-band microwave and satcom components product portfolio.
“We believe the ELEMENT series of BUCs are the smallest and highest performing BUCs in the market today”, states Norsat President & CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “Broadening our product portfolio and offering our worldwide channel new and innovative products is part of Norsat’s long term growth strategy”.
The ELEMENT BUC series offers:
- Output power from 2W to 6W
- Small size and weight, starting at 1.4 lbs
- Choice of up to 18 frequency bands
- Two year warranty
ELEMENT series BUCs are in stock and available for purchase.


