O3b is a satellite VSAT internet service providing high speed with low latency voice and data communications for remote locations. Currently using 16 Ka band Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) satellites which are positioned between GEO (35700 km) and LEO (2200 …
Satellite communication is used for internet connection in remote areas of the world where a connection to the traditional copper or fibre network is not possible or used as a backup communication link for mission critical systems. VSAT is an …
iDirect X3, X5, X7 and 9350 Front Panel LEDs A common problem with iDirect modems is a situation where the NET LED is flashing and the modem is unable to join the network. The modem will have a green Rx …
The iDirect X1 is a compact and modern VSAT satellite DVB-S2/ATDMA router (Evolution Series) that can handle more packets per second (pps) than the iDirect X5 and bitrates of up to 8.5Mbps. It is available as an indoor or outdoor …
When installing coax cable you need to know the distance of the run for the maximum coax cable lengths due to the attenuation of the L band RF signal and voltage drop on the coax cable between the outdoor equipment …
Prior to attempting to point the dish at the satellite you need to pre-set the polarization angle (also called skew) of the RF feed horn assembly. The NOC (Network Operations Center) should be able to tell you what polarization of …
When installing a VSAT satellite equipment you will need to know what polarization is used on the link and you will have to set up the RF feed assembly correctly. Cross-Pol (or XPOL) and Co-Pol are used for linear links. …
Satoms are now offering free online training courses for the Satellite & Communications industries. These courses will provide in-depth technical content, Health & Safety and practical information working in these sectors. The courses will give you the technical knowledge you need …
Ensuring that the coax connectors (F-Type N-Type or BNC etc.) are properly terminated is vitally important if you want reliable communications. Poorly terminated connectors will cost you money, time and reputation. This poorly terminated RG-6 coax was used in a …
The iDirect Evolution X7 is a powerful satellite router that supports DVB-S2 and ACM on the outbound carrier and ATDMA or SCPC on the return carrier. Below is an explanation on the front panel LED status and the brief specification. …