L I N E O F S I G H T - A U T U M N 2 0 0 9

T H E O C C A S I O N A L S A T E L L I T E N E W S G A T H E R I N G N E W S L E T T E R - I S S U E 1 5

visit slingpath.com

Available from BeaconSeek & Amazon

IBC 2009 J O N A T H A N H I G G I N S

F or those who actually wandered the halls, this year’s IBC looked as if the attendance was much lower, but official figures put the at-tendance down by only 7% compared to last year.

IBC attendance figures tend to be more accurate than NAB because rather than just counting total registrations, IBC actually scan badges as attendees enter the RAI Centre. This year the figure tallied was nearly 45,500.

For the satellite industry, attendance in the satellite hall (Hall 1) seemed if anything to be up on last year. Some new products were launched, but due undoubtedly to the current economic situation, some of the major players stands were much reduced in size. There was not as much to spark interest as last year, but I’ve tried to capture what particularly caught me eye.

The buzz in Hall 1 amongst many of the SNG equipment manufacturers was all about IP and how you had to be offering an IP product to be seen to be ahead. Advent in particular has a vision that SNG will evolve wholly into IP streams with its inherent rewards.

Indicative of this, Advent launched a newly-completed suite of IP-enabled newsgathering products that will allow broadcasters to send encoded live video or pre-recorded video over IP networks. Advent’s DVE5100 Encoder/Modulator can encapsulate up to four pre-encoded ASI streams into IP for transmission from the field to the studio.

The IRD5100 Integrated Receiver Decoder can decapsulate any one of up to four encapsu-lated ASI signals from an incoming IP stream. These IP capabilities are in addition to all the current features of

the existing DVE5000 and IRD5000 models. Advent has enhanced the NewSwift vehicle-

mounted antenna to support HD. NewSwift HD is available with 1.5 or 1.8m antennas, with an enlarged ‘pod’ with a ’power bulge’ that can contain two 400W C or Ku band TWTAs. These can work as 1+1 phase combined or 1:1 redun-dant pairs. Alternatively, there can be a 1:1 redundant pair of 750W C or Ku-band TWTAs - or a 1:1 redundant pair of outdoor SSPAs.

The new NewSwift HD pod allows for inclu-sion of two 5000 series upconverters and APS5000 (Protection Switch) inside the pod. The HPAs are as close as possible to the feed, thereby minimising the waveguide loss and maximising the available EIRP. The pod housing the RF equipment rotates in the azimuth axis eliminating the need for an expensive and po-tentially lossy waveguide rotary joint.

Their latest development also features a new feed arm and interchangeable multi-band feed cartridge assemblies, which will mean that customers can change the antenna’s operating frequency very quickly.

Holkirk and Sematron in the UK have jointly developed and launched the CF100, a new compact 1m Ku-band SNG flyaway system that packs down into two cases weighing less than 32 kg apiece. The flyaway is available initially with an integrated Comtech EFData Vipersat IP modem which would form part of a TDMA mesh network – so it’s aimed at broadcasters who want to develop an integrated IP network en-compassing both news bureaux as well as SNG uplinks. Vipersat TDMA (Time Division Multiplex

(Continued on page 3)

Advent NewSwift 1.8m HD with ‘power bulge’ pod - and underneath the hood

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009

S ince our last issue, the most significant industry news has been the crash of Gi-gaSat in the UK .

The demise of GigaSat Ltd (see page 5) sent waves through the SNG industry in Europe because it appeared to have been doing so well. GigaSat had expanded very rapidly in the almost nine years since being established by founder Chris Lay, employing at its peak almost 80 staff.

A number of suppliers who were owed significant amounts by GigaSat Ltd have obvi-ously been left feeling very bruised by the experience.

GigaSat Ltd had proved to be fierce com-petition to the other European SNG manufac-turers, and when a company fails, it might seem that it is to the advantage of its competi-tors, but that’s not necessarily the case in the longer term.

It’s regrettable that a company that had to some degree changed the landscape of SNG in Europe and the Middle East has failed.

We are delighted that Intelsat has en-dorsed and now invested in our SlingPath online SNG training scheme, and we are de-lighted to feature an article by the CTO of Intel-sat, Thierry Guilleman, on page 6.

We are also in discussion with a number of other satellite operators regarding the

adoption of SlingPath for their training needs. A reader who wishes to remain anony-

mous took issue with my article on SNG v. VSAT in the last edition, and you can read more about that on page 8.

Don’t forget that I’m always looking for contributors to talk about their pet subjects in the sphere of SNG, so if you fancy your hand at some unpressured authorship, please do get in touch.

Meanwhile, I hope you enjoy this edition - feedback is always welcome. ◙

Jonathan Higgins

Page 2

“ … when a

company fails, it

might seem that it is

to the advantage of

its competitors, but

that’s not necessarily

the case in the longer

term.”

L I N E-U P

los@beaconseek.com

“ … Mini

Coopers - SIS

LIVE’s platform

of choice it seems

nowadays! ”

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 3

Access) mesh systems offer automated band-width, capacity, and network management with a high degree of configuration automation. Other systems of this type include Radyne’s SkyWire and ND SatCom’s SkyWAN architec-tures.

Another company attempting to blaze the trail with a compact IP uplink is SIS Live with their uPod IP unit, which allows users to send live or recorded video at lower bandwidths than conventional broadcast quality, saving in satel-lite costs.

It packs into easy-to-carry cases that are completely ‘flight-friendly’, complying with air-line baggage regulations. The system has its own bookings system and gives access to SIS LIVE’s dedicated satellite capacity, while at the same time, the unit is incredibly easy to operate for novices.

(Continued from page 1)

SIS LIVE claims that “uPod IP is an ex-tremely competitively priced flyaway unit aimed at users who want a low cost means of stream-ing pictures with guaranteed connectivity. We can give space on an uncontended basis, giving high speeds at a very low cost. But even if they need more capacity for transmitting video, uPod IP allows them to send 4MHz video, cutting the cost of satellite bandwidth by around a third.”

Also on display - on a set of scales to dem-onstrate that the antenna weighs under 23 kg (50 lbs) - was the uPod Micro, a fully integrated and strikingly compact SNG uplink system that can be easily transported by car, commercial flight, or helicopter to a breaking news story. Packaged in ‘hostess’ style trolley cases each weighing in under 23 kg (50 lbs), this unit also meets the new IATA checked baggage regula-tions, can be assembled without any tools, and its slender footprint fits comfortably on any car roof rack, including Mini Coopers (SIS LIVE’s platform of choice it seems nowadays!).

SIS LIVE were also showing their compact ‘flyaway’ RouteCase production unit aimed at a wide variety of production applications including newsgathering.

Designed as a true plug-and-play field unit built to withstand demanding environments, RouteCase is rugged and easy to use. Route-Case is based around Brick House Video’s com-pact Callisto Micro vision mixer, offering a con-venient means of mixing video and audio in the field.

The unit can handle asynchronous inputs in a mixed format environment, with simultaneous SDI and analogue outputs for streaming and uplinks, and extensive monitoring facilities.

IBC 2009

Sematron/Holkirk CF100

Doesn’t really need a caption ... SIS LIVE RouteCase

Suunto Tandem -

The Best Compass Clinometer

For Aligning SNG Uplinks

- Precision Made in

Finland

BUY ONLINE @

beaconseek.com

“ In particular the

program has been

designed for those

who are required to

operate the latest

generation of ‘auto-

pointing’ SNG

systems “

“ … I guess some

of us are a bit too

conservative, and we

should look at these

innovations with less

scepticism …”

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 4

I ntelsat, the world’s leading provider of fixed satellite services, has purchased a substan-tial number of training places on BeaconSeek’s SlingPath SNG (satellite news gathering) online training program as part of the Intelsat Interfer-ence Management Initiative (I3) to reduce satel-lite Radio Frequency Interference (RFI).

Interference is a growing problem in the satellite community, and a key component of the I3 initiative is increasing SNG uplinking expertise through more training and certifica-tion.

SlingPath (slingpath.com) is BeaconSeek’s innovative competency-based online SNG train-ing and certification program. It is used by com-panies such as Fox News, ABC News, Al Jazeera and Arqiva amongst many others for its employ-ees. Many individual freelance operators have also taken the course.

Since the launch in March 2009 of the I3 initiative, Intelsat has partnered with 14 satel-lite operators and a number of industry groups, and dozens of customers and equipment manu-facturers to make RFI mitigation a top priority and to strengthen quality-of-service standards for satellite communications worldwide.

Intelsat’s 3-year program will provide free online training for a number of its SNG and Occasional Use (OU) customers and offer every-one access to a negotiated group rate for op-erator certification courses.

Intelsat’s goal is to have 1,200 global tech-nicians and engineers trained by 2011.

The SlingPath course is aimed from the absolute beginner to intermediate level, taking the student through the basics of satellites, how

they are used in newsgathering, the various key technical parameters and critical component parts of an SNG system, and how to work with satellites.

In particular the program has been de-signed for those who are required to operate the latest generation of ‘auto-pointing’ SNG systems, which enable operatives with negligi-ble training to access satellite capacity, but in doing so mask a significant amount of the tech-nical aspects of the actions being undertaken.

We are delighted that after Intelsat’s exten-sive trialling and assessment of our program over several months, they have concluded that it meets the high standards for the quality of training and level of knowledge Intelsat require for their SNG customer base. We fully support Intelsat in its proactive initiative in tackling the increasing problem of satellite interference and the inconvenience caused to broadcasters and viewers alike.

SlingPath was developed by BeaconSeek in collaboration with e-Blended Learning Solutions of New Zealand, specialists in designing web-based training for remote learning applications.

SlingPath has already been assessed and endorsed by both SUIRG (Satellite Users Inter-ference Reduction Group) and WBU-ISOG (World Broadcasting Union – International Sat-ellite Operations Group) as meeting their high standards for the training of operatives in SNG. ◙ You can read Intelsat’s view on RFI on page 6.

IN T E L S A T AD O P T S SL I N GPA T H

The compact unit measures just 41cm x 32cm x 17cm and incorporates all the essential features necessary for live production, including a wireless camera link and quad-split monitor-ing. Simple to setup and operate, RouteCase offers three full channels of audio/video proc-essing with mains/battery operation, IFB, and remote control.

ND SatCom introduced its brand-new Ka/Ku dual-band SNG vehicle and service, which of-fers broadcasters and SNG operators what ND SatCom claim to be the best of both worlds - traditional transmission in Ku-Band as well as a flexible switch to Ka-Band.

For a full service package, ND SatCom pro-vides satellite capacity from its parent company SES ASTRA. Undoubtedly attractive for certain markets, it’s interesting to see ND SatCom offer an integrated space segment service with their parent company.

Finally, Harmonic had an intriguing demon-stration of the advantages of using ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) with their DVB-S2 DSNG encoder/modulators.

ACM is normally associated with distribution

of TV to the home. The ACM mode allows both the modulation mode and FEC to be changed ‘on the fly’ on a frame-by-frame basis.

On their booth Harmonic were demonstrat-ing how when increasing the noise floor level at the receiver (simulating a deteriorating path due to bad weather), a return link from the re-ceive site would rapidly and automatically ad-just the encoder/DVB-S2 modulator to compen-sate, thus maintaining the link with no breaks with very high levels of noise, albeit at reduced quality.

When I spoke to Harmonic’s Yan Mostovoy, he was frustrated about difficulties he was hav-ing in persuading SNG operators who observed his demonstration of the value of ACM for SNG operations.

I guess some of us are a bit too conserva-tive, and we should look at these innovations with less scepticism.

So, in conclusion, IBC this year indicated that the satellite arena was fairly healthy, but there were fewer new whizzy things than in previous years – not surprising considering the current economic conditions. ◙

IBC 2009

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 5

TI E R NA N SO L D TO IDC

GI G ASA T UK GO E S BU S T

G igaSat Ltd in the UK went into administra-tion in July with over £4 million (US$ 6.6 million) in debts.

The company had been in financial difficul-ties for some eighteen months previous to this, and although terms had been negotiated with a number of suppliers, the arrangement failed to satisfy some creditors. The owners took the decision to voluntarily put the company into liquidation abruptly in late July, laying off over 30 staff. Staff had been leaving or were let go over the previous nine months.

The other two companies trading under the

GigaSat brand, GigaSat Inc in the U.S and Gi-gaSat Asia Pacific Pty in Australia, have appar-ently been unaffected by the closure of the UK entity - though both of these companies had loaned significant sums to the UK company.

Around £1.8 million (US$ 3 million) was owed to suppliers.

Meanwhile the owners of GigaSat Ltd. bought the assets of the non-operational busi-ness through a previously dormant company they owned called GigaCom, and now continue to trade from the UK premises of the defunct GigaSat Ltd. as GigaCom. ◙

I n July Tiernan changed hands again, a little over a year after being absorbed as part of Comtech.

Tiernan was bought from Comtech by Inter-national Datacasting Corporation (IDC) for US$ 2 million in cash in August.

Radyne, who acquired Tiernan in 2001, merged with Comtech in August 2008. As a result Radyne became a subsidiary of Comtech, and Tiernan became Comtech Tiernan Video Inc.

Tiernan has been a leading brand in the broadcast MPEG encoder business since the mid-90s, when it was synonymous with James ‘Jack’ Tiernan, the founder, CEO and Chairman of Tiernan Communications.

The company and brand has gone through a succession of highs and lows in the MPEG sector over the years. ◙

Available from BeaconSeek & Amazon

“ ... we are focused

on creating an

interference-free

space environment”

“ By our estimates,

80 - 90% of RFI

incidents are

accidental.”

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 6

Proper Training is First Step to Com-bating This Business-Crippling Issue

R adio-frequency interference (RFI) is a growing issue that hinders operations, especially for broadcasters and programmers who require an unobstructed uplink to deliver breaking news whenever and wherever it oc-curs.

With thousands of RFI incidents reported each year, and hundreds more unreported, satellite operators and end users continue to experience obstacles in their daily operations. Ultimately, end users such as television broadcast networks and satellite news gather-ers pay a high price, as RFI drains company resources and productivity.

Intelsat’s goal is always to provide our customers with the highest quality and avail-ability. That is why we are focused on creat-ing an interference-free space environment.

Consider that only two degrees, in some regions, separate the more than 200 com-mercial communication satellites in the geo-synchronous orbital arc today.

Combine that with technology advance-ments that are creating incentives for news organizations to use smaller antennas and in-motion antenna systems. The result is that transmission airwaves are becoming more congested and interference issues are in-creasing at an alarming rate.

Eliminating interference completely may not be possible. But, we believe reducing operational disruptions caused by human error is achievable. The numbers are stagger-ing.

By our estimates, 80-90 percent of RFI incidents are accidental. Likewise, industry reports indicate that a steady increase in the number of RFI incidents originate from the operators of quick-deploy terminals who, un-fortunately, do not have proper technical training and certification.

As the world’s largest satellite operator, Intelsat understands the importance of miti-gating interference. The first step toward maintaining an interference-free space envi-ronment is to actively provide the means to train the user community.

This will ensure they have the technical knowledge to responsibly access global satel-lite networks, without creating unintended interference for other users.

To meet that goal, Intelsat has launched

the Intelsat Interference Management Initia-tive (I3) to strengthen quality-of-service stan-dards for satellite communications. This ini-tiative has external, industry-wide activities and a program focused on our customers.

As part of our customer initiative, Intelsat has purchased a number of ‘seats’ on Bea-conSeek’s SlingPath SNG online training pro-gram.

After evaluating a number of training pro-grams against Intelsat’s technical require-ments, we selected SlingPath as one of the I3’s approved training programs. We believe SlingPath is ideally suited to meet the com-plex technical requirements of SNG field op-erators.

Over the last two years, employees and contractors of Fox News, ABC News, Al Jazeera and Arqiva, amongst many others, have successfully completed the SlingPath online training.

Over the next three years, we will offer this training, free of charge, to a select group of customers. We will also continue supporting our customers by facilitating this training course at a reduced rate. Improving Industry-Wide Quality of Service

In addition to comprehensive customer training, Intelsat’s I3 strategy includes a wide range of industry initiatives. These include the Carrier ID System, the Data Sharing pro-ject and the Satellite Operator RFI Alert Net-work.

Intelsat, along with other satellite opera-tors and the Satellite User Interference Re-duction Group (SUIRG), are working with hard-ware manufacturers to implement a Carrier ID system, that will ensure each signal uplinked to a satellite has an embedded identification

MI T I G A T I N G IN T E R F E R E N C E T H I E R RY G U I L L E M I N

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 7

MI T I G A T I N G IN T E R F E R E N C E “signature” – similar to an electronic finger-print.

This signature will provide the emergency contact information of the source to satellite operators, allowing satellite operators to quickly resolve the interference incident.

The open exchange of operational data is imperative for numerous critical satellite op-erator procedures, including interference ID, analysis and RFI geolocation

The Data Sharing project will create a central depository where satellite operators can standardize, formalize and automate these procedures. Information shared will initially include ephemeris data and satellite-beam coverage information.

These data points will be used for improv-ing signal geolocation capabilities and for enhanced collision avoidance. In the future, satellite operators may look to the data center as a means of communicating and sharing lessons learned related to interference events.

The Satellite Operator RFI Alert Network is designed to assist operators who have ex-hausted their preliminary investigation and suspect that the interfering signal may be from a source outside their particular network – either signals intended for an adjacent sys-tem, or a signal with an unusual signature.

The goal of this system is to reduce the duration of customer-impacting RFI events by adding more “eyes in the sky.”

Each participating satellite operator will have a unique RFI alert address list. SUIRG will house and manage the alert system. The Satellite Operator RFI Alert Network will aug-ment the Data Sharing project.

Information gathered from the alert net-work will be included in a shared database that Intelsat is establishing with the other satellite operators.

For the I3 initiative to be successful, satel-lite operators, manufacturers, industry organi-zations and end users must prioritize interfer-ence mitigation within their own technical operations and ensure that field technicians and engineers have appropriate skills.

By sharing critical information on interfer-ence incidents and resolutions, and ensuring that technicians are properly trained, the sat-ellite and end-user communities can gain significant ground in mitigating RFI.

It is everyone’s responsibility to be part of the solution. ◙ Thierry Guillemin is Senior Vice President & Chief Technical Officer of Intelsat.

“ It is everyone’s

responsibility to be

part of the

solution.”

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 8

visit slingpath.com

SNG O R VSAT? - RO U N D 2 J O N A T H A N H I G G I N S A reader who wishes to remain anonymous took me to task over my article in the last issue in the way that I described how the typical feed on a low power VSAT antenna cannot be used for high power SNG transmissions.

Perhaps I should have been a little clearer in the article in saying that the combination of the feed horn and the OMT often largely define the antenna performance. I probably failed to make clear that higher power simply causes poor performance to become evident by high-lighting sidelobe and cross polarization prob-lems rising out of the noise floor.

Therefore increasing power levels will result in a degraded antenna performance. The point is that these VSAT antenna feed assemblies are theoretically capable of handling power of up to 1kW, but the performance would not be acceptable to any satellite operator. Put a higher performance feed onto the same reflec-tor (as some manufacturers do), and you can achieve compliance.

In addition our anonymous reader also pointed out that the wave front phase angles that converge to make up the antenna’s beam-

width, as well as its sidelobe performance, do not alter with changes of power applied to the assembly - there is nothing non-linear about the mechanical assembly.

He points out “Your article implied to me that the antenna specifications would change (degrade) with the application of higher power at the feed. The spec is the spec, and is not subject to change with the amount of RF that is applied to the feed input. My only concern was that someone may have read your article and been left with the impression that the antenna specs would change during a run-up of power. Unless there are some mechanical changes to the assembly due to the effects of heating, the total system spec is not subject to change. After all, the antenna manufacturers do not spec the sidelobe performance based on ‘power applied to the feed’".

I fully agree with his points, and had in-tended to convey the issues he has highlighted, but perhaps the sense was lost in the interests of brevity. I apologize if I confused or misled any readers. ◙

Announced at NAB earlier this year, and promised to commence shipping after IBC, the Fujitsu IP-900 is an MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) 4:2:0 codec that utilizes advanced encoding to per-form real-time transmission of SDTV and HDTV at low bit rates over IP network.

Applying the latest MPEG-4 AVC (H.264) High Profile at Level 4 image processing algo-rithm, in combination with powerful error cor-rection functions, the IP-900 aims to ensure high quality of service over IP networks by pre-venting the distortion of decoded images, even when network packet losses occur.

Utilizing the optional 4 or 8GB internal stor-age function, the IP-900 can also be used for non real-time file transfers across IP networks. ◙

A t IBC Tandberg introduced new MPEG-4 encoding products aimed at backhauling high-definition signals. According to Tandberg they are the only vendor to provide a complete MPEG-4 AVC HD 4:2:2 system solution for the contribution backhaul market.

The new MPEG-4 4:2:2 system, which uses 10-bit video processing for improved colour gradation, supports HD encoding up to 1080p/60 (the most data-hungry format). It includes the existing Tandberg RX8200 re-ceiver, which can be upgraded to support 4:2:2 10-bit encoding through a software option. Tandberg predict their 4:2:2 system will eventu-ally be used to backhaul feeds produced in the 1080p/60 format at bit-rates ranging from 20 to 80 Mbps.

TA N D B E RG & FU J I T S U S H OWC A S E N E W MPEG-4 PRO D U C TS

Suunto Tandem -

The Best Compass Clinometer

For Aligning SNG Uplinks

- Precision Made in

Finland

BUY ONLINE @

beaconseek.com

TRU C K MA S T AC C I D E N T

o n November 19 in Atlanta, U.S., a news truck from local station WSB-TV exploded after touching overhead 115kV power lines.

The reporter had finished a live shot with his cameraman, and they were just leaving the location when the truck’s microwave mast hit the power lines.

The resulting explosion badly damaged both the truck and the road underneath. The re-porter and cameraman very fortunately es-caped without injury. The reason for the 40 ft (12m) mast being up is as yet unexplained. ◙

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 9

I n October, we yet again held another of our popular Basic SNG Operations courses in the delightful surroundings of the postgraduate campus of the University of Bedfordshire on the outskirts of Luton in the UK, some 30 miles (50 km) north of London.

Once again we had an international mix of students, from both the UK and UAE, and as usual the stu-dents underwent three days of fairly intensive training. By the end of the course they were able to competently assem-ble and operate an Advent 1.9m Mantis flyaway system. Each student carried out a number of transmissions and routine opera-tional checks on both Telesat and Eutelsat sat-ellites.

The students started with a day of class-room training on satellite principles generally and specifically SNG uplinking theory, followed by two days of practical exercises including learning how to use a compass/clinometer, what to look out for on a site survey, and rigging and using a flyaway as well as a small SNG

B E A C O N S E E K ’ S S N G C O U R S E RE M A I N S PO P U L A R

truck. Throughout the course they were all as-sessed, both practically and with a multi-choice written theory test.

Instruction is deliberately carried out on a completely manual flyaway system so that the students fully experience the hands-on reality of the adjustments and measurements they

have to make to accurately and consistently point the antenna to the correct satellite.

The next course will be in May 2010, and we are already receiving tentative bookings - so if you’re interested in attending , please get in touch with us soon. ◙

Available from BeaconSeek & Amazon

BeaconSeek Ltd. Hithermailes,

212 Mancroft Road, Aley Green, Luton, Beds, LU1 4DR

United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)1582 842 717 Fax: +44 (0)1582 849 013

Email: los@beaconseek.com Web: beaconseek.com

Editor: Jonathan Higgins

Advertising rates available on request

Line Of Sight is a free newsletter

published electronically

Line Of S ight - Autumn 2009 Page 10

Web Index of Organizations Mentioned

Advent adventcomms.com BeaconSeek beaconseek.com Brick House Video brickhousevideo.com Comtech EFData comtechefdata.com CPI cpii.com/satcom Eutelsat eutelsat.com Fujitsu fujitsu.com GigaCom/GigaSat gigasat.com Harmonic harmonic.com Holkirk holkirk.com Intelsat intelsat.com ND SatCom ndsatcom.com Sematron sematron.com SISLive sislive.tv SlingPath slingpath.com SUIRG suirg.org Tandberg tandbergtv.com Telesat telesat.com Tiernan tiernan.com TVZ tvz.tv Xicom xicomtech.com

Basic SNG Operations Course

Putteridge Bury Conference Centre University of Bedfordshire

Luton, UK Next Course: May 2010

Principal Tutor - Jonathan Higgins

Only 6 participants

Every student receives a Suunto Tandem Compass/Clinometer and “Introduction to SNG & ENG Microwave” book

THE BOOK

BUY ONLINE Amazon or BeaconSeek

Suunto Tandem

The Best Compass/Clinometer

For Aligning SNG Uplinks

Precision Made in Finland Compass & inclinometer

in one precision instrument

BUY ONLINE www.beaconseek.com

/ColorImageDict > /JPEG2000ColorACSImageDict > /JPEG2000ColorImageDict > /AntiAliasGrayImages false /CropGrayImages true /GrayImageMinResolution 300 /GrayImageMinResolutionPolicy /OK /DownsampleGrayImages true /GrayImageDownsampleType /Bicubic /GrayImageResolution 300 /GrayImageDepth -1 /GrayImageMinDownsampleDepth 2 /GrayImageDownsampleThreshold 1.50000 /EncodeGrayImages true /GrayImageFilter /DCTEncode /AutoFilterGrayImages true /GrayImageAutoFilterStrategy /JPEG /GrayACSImageDict > /GrayImageDict > /JPEG2000GrayACSImageDict > /JPEG2000GrayImageDict > /AntiAliasMonoImages false /CropMonoImages true /MonoImageMinResolution 1200 /MonoImageMinResolutionPolicy /OK /DownsampleMonoImages true /MonoImageDownsampleType /Bicubic /MonoImageResolution 1200 /MonoImageDepth -1 /MonoImageDownsampleThreshold 1.50000 /EncodeMonoImages true /MonoImageFilter /CCITTFaxEncode /MonoImageDict > /AllowPSXObjects false /CheckCompliance [ /None ] /PDFX1aCheck false /PDFX3Check false /PDFXCompliantPDFOnly false /PDFXNoTrimBoxError true /PDFXTrimBoxToMediaBoxOffset [ 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 ] /PDFXSetBleedBoxToMediaBox true /PDFXBleedBoxToTrimBoxOffset [ 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 ] /PDFXOutputIntentProfile () /PDFXOutputConditionIdentifier () /PDFXOutputCondition () /PDFXRegistryName () /PDFXTrapped /False

/CreateJDFFile false /Description > /Namespace [ (Adobe) (Common) (1.0) ] /OtherNamespaces [ > /FormElements false /GenerateStructure false /IncludeBookmarks false /IncludeHyperlinks false /IncludeInteractive false /IncludeLayers false /IncludeProfiles false /MultimediaHandling /UseObjectSettings /Namespace [ (Adobe) (CreativeSuite) (2.0) ] /PDFXOutputIntentProfileSelector /DocumentCMYK /PreserveEditing true /UntaggedCMYKHandling /LeaveUntagged /UntaggedRGBHandling /UseDocumentProfile /UseDocumentBleed false >> ]>> setdistillerparams> setpagedevice