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Snow, Ice and your Antenna: Essential advice on keeping your signal from going into deep freeze
Earlier this winter I did a little informal survey of LinkUp’s techie followers on Facebook, asking this probing question: “Ok, engineers – How do you clear your sat antenna from snow and/or ice? Any unconventional methods? Please share your ‘how to’s’.” The answers ran the gamut; everything from spraying the antenna with Pam or with…
Read MoreContemplating Ku-Band? Three Points That Will Make You a Fan
Broadcasters across America frequently turn to Ku-band uplinks and their accompanying downlinks. Used for broadcasting and two-way Internet, Ku-band is cost-effective to install and functional. We recently took a closer took at the attributes of a C-band uplink; now let’s talk about Ku-band: THE KING OF LOGISTICS Because Ku-band is used by satellite communications systems,…
Read More3 Smart Points To Consider When Choosing C-band
A Ku-band uplink and the accompanying downlink(s) are a popular choice for broadcasters here in the US for many reasons, including that it often meets the dual demands of functionality and price-point. Yet there are times when C-band is the only way to go. Here’s when choosing C-band over Ku-band may work for you and…
Read MoreFIVE DANGERS YOU NEED TO BE AWARE OF AT YOUR TOWER SITE
Attend a Society of Broadcast Engineers (SBE) meeting anywhere in the US, and you’ll hear story upon story of dangerous situations – many preventable – witnessed or experienced by an engineer at a tower / transmitter site. We’ve heard them, too – or experienced them firsthand while in the field. That’s why you’re never too…
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 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 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 MoreInstallation & Design
SYSTEM DESIGN and INTEGRATION design and build-out Is it rocket science? Not quite. But when it comes to the design and build-out of your very own content delivery platform, the stakes feel just as high.You’re not looking for a quick fix; you’re developing a plan to reliably transmit your network’s valuable content through the next…
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