THE C-BAND TRANSITION: HERE’S ONE BIG MISTAKE YOU WON’T WANT TO MAKE
You know the old adage, “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is?” Here’s a good example. We got a call from a good friend the other day; a well respected broadcast engineer with a deep knowledge of the satellite industry. Our buddy had been perusing the FCC’s recently released C-band Cost…
Read MoreONRAMP: CREATING COMMUNITY THROUGH CLOUD TECHNOLOGY
With an ever-changing health crisis that’s not going away, church leadership is no doubt struggling to figure out ways to reopen and STAY open in a way that makes all members of the congregation feel safe. Whether the fear is real or perceived, it is there. Many church attendees believe they are at risk if…
Read MoreTHE CHANGING CHURCH AND WHY EMBRACING TECHNOLOGY WILL BE ITS SAVING GRACE
When evaluating a new product, we not only spent hours upon hours putting the technology through the paces, but also invest our time into studying the needs of the marketplace. Does the product we’re scrutinizing meet a need, and is the marketplace we would be presenting this product to in our wheelhouse? Since the outbreak…
Read MoreSIX SMART TACTICS TO HELP YOUR COMPANY OVERCOME ANY DISASTER
No matter if you operate a business or non-profit, planning for disaster is essential. Before, during, and after a disaster, you need to communicate what’s happening to your employees, and even to folks outside your company, like your clients. It’s very easy to put off making a plan because, 1) it’s not fun and 2)…
Read MoreHelp! I’m Getting Calls About My C-band Downlinks! (AKA: Why Are They Asking ME To Do Their Job?)
The Internet has been abuzz, with many broadcast techs asking the same question. “Why is one of the major satellite companies calling me, asking questions about my downlink?” It’s a little disconcerting, is it not? You spent hours registering your downlinks with the FCC, but now you’re being asked questions that you’ve already answered, by…
Read MoreThe Truth About 5G Filters, and Why You Should Hold on to Your Wallet
You’ve probably already seen them; targeted ads on the Internet urging you to protect your network by allowing said company, for a fee, to install a 5G filter for you. These types of ads ramped up in earnest in January 2020, after the The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted an Order of Proposed Modification to…
Read MoreThe FCC’s 5G Mandate: What’s the Plan?
The die is cast. And not even a global pandemic will likely delay the clearing of the Mid-band spectrum for broadband use. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has adopted an Order of Proposed Modification to share the mid-band or C-band spectrum with broadcasters. Over the next five years, US earth stations utilizing C-band will be…
Read MoreFive Fascinating Facts About LinkUp Communications
We consider ourselves a pretty interesting read at LinkUp Communications. We think our story contains all the fundamentals of a good book. It has great dialogue, a pace that flows, and it’s certainly full of characters! But it’s really our plot is what pulls people in. Our story is all about a technology company that…
Read MoreSNOW, ICE AND YOUR ANTENNA: ESSENTIAL ADVICE ON KEEPING YOUR SIGNAL FROM GOING INTO DEEP FREEZE
Earlier this winter I did a little informal survey of LinkUp’s techie followers on Facebook, asking this probing question: “Ok, engineers – How do you clear your sat antenna from snow and/or ice? Any unconventional methods? Please share your ‘how to’s’.” The answers ran the gamut; everything from spraying the antenna with Pam or with…
Read MoreFCC Makes It’s First Move – Without the C-Band Alliance
Last week was not a good week for broadcasting. In fact, it’s not a stretch to say that those who have been following the proposed 5G expansion into the Mid-band spectrum were completely floored by FCC Chairman Ajit Pai’s abrupt announcement about the C-band spectrum — and the broadcast community’s reaction to said announcement. On…
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