Satellite
The 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 MoreESSENTIAL INFO YOU NEED TO KNOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT 5G FILTER
When it comes to the C-band repack, choosing the right filter is imperative. And I’m not just talking about a filter made to the appropriate specifications. In addition to industry, legislative, and FCC outreach, the now-defunct C-Band Alliance (made up of the major satellite owners) spent large sums of money on research to develop a…
Read MoreSUN OUTAGES: WHAT CAUSES SATELLITE SIGNAL LOSS?
For decades — ever since we began delivering programming via satellite – we have been dealing with loss of signal due to sun outages. These outages occur within a few days of the both the spring and fall equinox, when the sun lines up almost perfectly behind the desired satellite as viewed from the earth…
Read More2020 IN REVIEW: OUR TOP THREE MOST SUCCESSFUL BLOG ENTRIES OF THE YEAR
COVID-19, civil unrest, and a contentious national election for the history books has left me feeling less than nostalgic about the year 2020. Well, duh. Right? If you’re like me, you can’t wait to see 2020 from your rear-view mirror. On New Year’s Eve I’ll be firmly ushering 2020 out the door with a boot…
Read More