Satellite technology
5 QUICK ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE TODAY THAT JUST MAY SAVE YOUR NETWORK AFTER A NATURAL DISASTER
(The following blog entry is a refresh of the original blog entry “Clever Ideas That Can Save Your Network After a Natural Disaster”, originally published June, 2019) Just the news we were waiting for… For the seventh year in a row, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center (NOAA) is predicting an above-average 2022…
Read MoreLOOKING FOR A COMPANY TO MANAGE YOUR NETWORK? THESE FOUR SIMPLE QUESTIONS ARE KEY TO YOUR SEARCH
Until six months ago, the majority of our customers utilized the services of LinkUp Communications for two reasons — to purchase satellite space segment for their networks, and/or to install and maintain their company owned or operated satellite delivery system — uplink, downlinks, the entire lot. Adding managed network services under the LinkUp umbrella was…
Read MoreRADIO BROADCASTERS: THE MOST IMPORTANT POINT YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND TODAY ABOUT 5G
Have you ever had one of those moments when you shared an opinion you later wish you could retract? I’m having that moment. When I wrote (and, later, updated) the blog entry “The Truth About 5G Filters, And Why You Should Hold On To Your Wallets”, it was with the intent of reassuring our radio…
Read MoreTAKING 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 MoreLINKUP COMMUNICATIONS SELECTS NOVRA GROUP TO PROVIDE AN AFFORDABLE REPLACEMENT FOR COMSTREAM / ABR RADIO SYSTEMS
Ottawa, ON – (February 22, 2022): Novra Technologies Inc. (“Novra”) (TSX-V: NVI) and its subsidiary International Datacasting Corporation (“IDC”) announced today that it has been selected by LinkUp Communications Corporation to provide a migration and modernization path for radio networks still using the legacy ABR satellite receivers originally manufactured by Comstream, Radyne, Comtech and IDC.…
Read MoreThe C-Band Transition: Two Big Mistakes You Won’t Want to Make
We’ve updated this blog entry from the earlier publication (Aug. 5, 2020) “The C-band Transition: Here’s One Big Mistake You Won’t Want to Make” to reflect the current timeline of the repack and ongoing discussions we’re having with those in the industry. We are midway through the C-band repack. We’ve spent over a year putting…
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 More4 MISSION-CRITICAL FACTORS YOU NEED TO CONSIDER BEFORE INSTALLING AN ANTENNA
Looking for a site to install a new uplink or one of your downlinks? Sometimes your “ideal” site is not the best placement. When looking for a site to install a satellite downlink, consider these four critical factors. Choose a spot where you can see the entire arc. Can you readily see sky from…
Read MoreThe Surprising Discovery About 5G You Need to Know
Fellow satellite broadcasters: Your station could be affected by 5G interference sooner than you think. And I’m not just talking about networks and stations in the top 46 PEA (Population Economic Area) markets. In June, we spent some time with the engineer for Gray TV in Honolulu. (And, yes, we were working!) He mentioned to…
Read MoreThe Complete List of Can’t-Do-Without Tools for Anyone Who Maintains a Satellite Antenna
At Link Up Communications, we take our tools seriously. Categorized and inventoried after every install, our installation tools are carefully organized in our office on their own ridiculously expensive heavy-duty shelves. Like you, we know that having the right tool – not just something that will “do” – saves you from a whole lot of…
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