 VertexRSI’s
business in San Jose, California, has received a contract from Telesat Canada for four Ka-Band antennas to support their new
commercial satellite broadband network.
Under the contract, VertexRSI will
supply Telesat with three 8.1-Meter and one 6.1-Meter limited motion
Ka-Band antennas. The antennas will serve as uplink gateways in
Toronto and Vancouver for the recently launched Anik F2 broadband
satellite. In addition to providing the antennas, VertexRSI will
integrate the RF equipment in the hub of the antennas.
Launched on July 17th, Telesat’s
Anik F2 is the world’s largest commercial communications satellite
and the first to fully commercialize the Ka frequency band — a
breakthrough satellite communications technology for delivering
cost-effective, two-way broadband services.
Anik F2 will operate with 94 active
transponders and has the capacity to deliver interactive multimedia
services such as high-speed Internet, tele-medicine, tele-learning,
tele-working and e-commerce. In the Inuit dialect, Anik means
"little brother". Telesat's satellites were named Anik to symbolize
Telesat's commitment to help people communicate with one another.
Bernard Cahlander, vice president
of VertexRSI's San Jose business, said, "Ka-Band has long been
identified as a excellent medium for broadband applications, but
until recently it has been under utilized. We are delighted to
support Telesat’s broadband network with our Ka-Band gateway
antennas, ancillary equipment and engineering expertise.”
VertexRSI offers a full range of
antenna, amplifier, and frequency conversion products for fixed and
mobile satellite communications ground stations, including system
design, integration, commissioning and installation services. The
company also provides precision antennas, positioning systems, and
control systems for radio telescope, optical telescope, radar, and
other specialized applications.
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