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Superheroes: How Broadcasters After Hurricane Michael Saved The Day
It may not be something that is often contemplated, but broadcasters understand that what they do holds significant value. The information and entertainment that they facilitate provides a critical service within the communities – large and small- that they serve. But let’s be real; it usually takes a major crisis of sorts for others to…
Read More6 Fascinating Facts about LinkUp Communications
We consider ourselves an open book at LinkUp Communications, but you may not have read all the chapters. Do you have a tendency to skim the material in a book and only read the information that grabs your attention? Or are you one of those people who skip to last few pages to find out…
Read MoreMr. and Mrs. Linkup to Go Washington – Part Two
(Our second day of meetings at the FCC, and some of the amazing announcements released by the government agency since!)
Mark and I had scheduled three days in Washington DC in late May to share? persuade? implore the FCC to consider the “real life” impact 5G will have on the heavily-used frequency between 3.7 and 4.2 GHz – frequency populated by C-band transmissions.
Read More3 Simple Signs Your Network Needs Store & Forward
Last month I shared to you details about a satellite solution called store and forward that could revolutionize the way your radio, television group or cable head-end operates.
Read MoreMr. And Mrs. LinkUp Go to Washington – Part One
(Sharing With the FCC the “Real Life” Impact of 5G on C-band Frequencies)
Mark and I arrived in DC a little before 7am on a north-bound Amtrak train a bit bleary-eyed, but ready to begin our scheduled three days of meetings at the FCC and Capitol Hill.
Read MoreC-Band Takes Another Hit
Touting it as “good news”, last Thursday FCC Chairman Ajit Pai announced that at the scheduled July 12, 2018 Federal Communication Commission’s meeting he intends to put up for a vote a proposal to “make more use” of what is commonly referred to as C-band spectrum, seemingly inferring his willingness to free up some or…
Read MoreThe C-Band Challenge An Executive Summary, Plus
At this time, there is a freeze in effect on new FSS (receive dishes) applications until July, while the FCC determines if there will be band sharing with the 5G industry. Mark Johnson puts out the reasons why this is bad – and why you should tell the FCC how you feel.
Read MoreA quick primer on the C-Band situation
The FCC regulates a lot more than just broadcasting and cable. Right now, the Commission has begun what may be new rules to share the frequencies used by satellite programmers with other services. Could this be the end of satellite delivered programming?
Read MoreHow to navigate the Form 312 for Satellite Dishes
Navigating the FCC on-line forms is not always easy. Here, Karen Johnson offers some help to walk you through the FCC Form 312, so you can register your C-Band downlink. Need to know how to register your station(s’) Cband downlinks?
Read MoreThe TRUTH about Store & Forward – Essential Facts You Need to Understand
The technology has been around for a few years now, yet – due to a recent ruling from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – radio and television group owners are taking a closer look.
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