A GPS is integrated into the unit. Once the unit knows where it is, determining the path to the satellite is relatively simple. It initiates a search in the general direction it expects the sat to be and acquires, then tweaks the signal within a matter of few minutes.
Currently we are using Galaxy 18 on Ku band. Its a commercial service and has provision for guarantees on bandwidth using a CIR - committed information rate.
Thanks, I'll be updating this shortly to show the other capabilities that it is going to employ. Essentially it will be a comm hub capable of voice, data and VOIP phone services on frequencies from HF to microwave.
Auto alignment isn't really the best unless you have a GPS unit. I assume you do? I am very interested...Az and El would be from magnetic or the gps?
pindrop 2 years ago
A GPS is integrated into the unit. Once the unit knows where it is, determining the path to the satellite is relatively simple. It initiates a search in the general direction it expects the sat to be and acquires, then tweaks the signal within a matter of few minutes.
neilking2 2 years ago
What sat do you use for uplink? Like inspace? Do you use a licensed sat?
xiambax 2 years ago
Currently we are using Galaxy 18 on Ku band. Its a commercial service and has provision for guarantees on bandwidth using a CIR - committed information rate.
neilking2 2 years ago
I'm sending this to my bosses. VA7DGP
va7dgp 2 years ago
Thanks, I'll be updating this shortly to show the other capabilities that it is going to employ. Essentially it will be a comm hub capable of voice, data and VOIP phone services on frequencies from HF to microwave.
neilking2 2 years ago
Hah.. Nice music... feels like it should have been sunny and warm instead of the downpour.
youidiot222 2 years ago
Excellent video Neil! This is a real great thing to have as a mobile resource.
bcradiogeek 2 years ago