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Per Hovstad and four other representatives from the APSCC (Asia-Pacific Satellite Communications Council) member companies were presented the ‘Asia Spectrum Defense Team’ Special Award at the 2008 APSCC Awards Ceremony held on the 23rd of September in Jeju Island, Korea.
Read MoreSWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB, is officially certified and awarded a U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) license for the SWE-DISH Suitcase(R) CCT90 ultra-portable SATCOM terminal. The Suitcase CCT90 is a highly compact and quick-to-air broadband satellite terminal, featuring a 0.9-meter antenna and advanced CommuniCase(R) Technology.
Read MoreCo-hosted by Nilesat and supported by CASBAA, the 2008 Satellite Interference Conference organized by the Satellite Users Interference Reduction Group, will bring together leading satellite industry executives from over a dozen countries for three days of candid and informative problem solving discussions on satellite interference. Held at the Nile Hilton Hotel in Cairo, Egypt, this annual event is a working meeting.
Read MoreFor those who will be involved in the TV converter realm now there is a new offer from DISH Network(R), which is offering a $9.99 programming package and $40 coupon-eligible converter box. The TR-40 CRA by DISH Network, an entry-level, digital-to-analog converter box, is now available for sale nationwide.
Read MoreFCC Chairman Kevin Martin has announced a nationwide initiative to increase awareness about the upcoming transition to digital television. The FCC identified target television markets for specific DTV outreach, including all those markets in which more than 100,000 households, or at least 15 percent of the households, rely solely on over-the-air signals for television.
Read MoreAccording to Futron in a 2008 report, the satellite industry is a 77 billion euros market worldwide, growing at 16 percent in 2007. Of this, satellite services alone generated approximately 38 billion euros in global revenue. European companies represent an important force on this market: the European space industry holds 40 percent of world markets for manufacturing, launching, and operating satellites.
Read MoreSkyTrac is always moving forward (and upward) with new products. SkyTrac's latest is the new portable DSAT-200 which is gaining acceptance with rotary and fixed wing operators to remain in compliance with government Automatic Flight Following (AFF) and/or do not require voice and/or full text capabilities.
Read MoreThe Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) applauds the Indian government’s recent announcement of its guidelines for auction and allotment of spectrum for 3G telecom services and broadband wireless access. This long anticipated announcement will help ensure Indian consumers can access the latest wireless technologies for voice and data services.
Read MoreTelesat has awarded six satellite approvals-in-principle for development of BSS and FSS frequencies following a public process by Industry Canada. With the award of the new approvals-in-principle, and in accordance with its conditions of licence, Telesat is now seeking expressions of interest.
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