RF Transport Antenna System targets Cable TV applications.
Press Release Summary:
Customized for Cable TV news gathering and content aggregation, RF Transport System includes Simulsat Multibeam Antenna, which can receive transmissions from more than 35 satellites simultaneously. System also incorporates L-band fiber optic links, RF detection for LNB status, L-Band Matrix Switch to route and distribute signals to receivers, and embedded spectrum analyzer. Software monitors and reports current health of LNB, fiber transmitter, and fiber receiver as well as full matrix control.
Original Press Release:
ATCi Tailors Simulsat Transport System for Cable TV Operators
Multibeam System Encompasses Whole Range of Satellites Required for Media Harvesting of Content for Today's Multi-Screen Technology
Simulsat Transport System Customized for Cable TV News Gathering and Content Aggregation
BOSTON, -- The Cable Show - ATCi - Antenna Technology Communications Inc., a provider of satellite communications systems, today introduced at the Cable Show 2012 being held in Boston, its Simulsat Multibeam transport antenna system specifically designed for Cable TV applications.
The complete RF Transport System includes the Simulsat Multibeam antenna - world's only multiple satellite antenna that is capable of receiving satellite transmissions from 35+ satellites simultaneously, L-band fiberoptic links for transport into the headend, RF detection for LNB status, L-Band Matrix Switch to route and distribute signals to receivers, an embedded spectrum analyzer for monitoring each signal, proprietary M & C software that provides total monitoring capabilities of each individual signal path. It reports the current health of each LNB, fiber transmitter, and fiber receiver as well as full matrix control.
ATCi's President Gary Hatch noted that the company's Simulsat Multibeam was specifically re-engineered to handle the unique applications that are specific to Cable TV operators.
"It is a testament to ATCi's continuous commitment to our customers that the Company was able to re-engineer the legacy Simulsat Multibeam system that has been serving cable customers for 30+ years in the US and abroad to also meet the unique news gathering and content aggregation needs of cable TV operators," said Gary Hatch, ATCi's CEO. "It is a validation of our engineering expertise, and we are honored that broadcasters throughout the U.S. can also rely on ATCi's Simulsat transport system to provide the essential downlink capabilities essential to their business."
About ATCi
ATCi enhances its customers' opportunity for profit by providing custom global ground-based satellite communications systems and broadband services. The company is committed to delivering innovative technologies to meet the emerging needs of cable television, corporations, government, educational institutions and small- and medium-sized enterprises. ATCi is headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with operating sales offices in North America, China and Brazil. For further information on ATCi products and services, please call 480-844-8501 or visit our Web site at www.atci.com.
CONTACT: Kristen Love, +1-303-484-1733, klove@atci.net
Web Site: www.atci.com
