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TAKING A CLOSER LOOK AT 5G
Check out this quick video. This is what 5G interference looks like…it’s that hot mess on the right of the screenshot. One of our techs took this video from his spectrum analyzer on a recent call to a television network in one of the top 46 markets in the Southeast. As you can see, 5G…
Read More2020 In Review: Our Top Three Most Successful Blog Entries of the Year
Looking at the analytics for the LinkUp website – in particular, the blog entries – is something else I like to do at the end of each year. Discovering what entries resonate with our customers and website visitors really helps me get a glimpse into your thoughts, and understand what issues you may want to…
Read MoreThe Truth About 5G Filters, And Why You Should Hold on to Your Wallet
This is an update of the original blog entry, written and published in May, 2020. It contains an update on the 5G timeline, and possible interference issues not fully realized 20 months ago. You’ve probably already seen them; targeted ads on the Internet urging you to protect your network by allowing said company, for a…
Read MoreThe Overpowering Reach of Broadband
Two articles that involve the FCC recently caught my attention. One, entitled “Actual US broadband penetration & speed falls far short of FCC claims” (https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/05/10/actual-us-broadband-penetration-speed-falls-far-short-of-fcc-claims) reveals that the FCC’s broadband maps — maps that track the speed and penetration of Internet in rural areas — are “wildly inaccurate”. The other, published in Wired…
Read MoreTHE NUMBER ONE THING YOU MAY NOT KNOW YOU’RE LOOKING FOR (BUT WE DO!)
We received a welcome note last week from one of our long-time space segment customers. The email read, in part: “We have finally made our decision. Please let me know when the order has been placed. Thanks for arranging the video conferences with both companies so we could make an informed decision.” That’s great to…
Read MoreTHE WEIRD EMAIL THAT HAS EVERYONE FREAKING OUT
A few weeks ago network engineers and managers across the country began receiving emails that looked suspiciously like spam, yet claimed to be from the FCC’s Relocation Payment Clearinghouse. In fact, if you’ve received one you’ve likely received multiples of this automated email, as we’re getting reports of techs and engineers seeing these in both…
Read MoreLump Sum Option May Not Be Best for All
This article was re-published from Radio World. Many U.S. radio engineers are asking questions about whether to take a lump sum reimbursement from the FCC’s C-Band migration program. As you’ll recall, the FCC recently published a “cost category schedule” that describes potential expenses and costs that users of earth stations may incur as a result…
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 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 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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