From the helicopter window today, our communications engineer will see the Southern Hemisphere’s most powerful radio transmitter, on his flight offshore, supporting the oilfields off North West Cape. The Harold E Holt station operates in the Very Low Frequency (VLF) band, bouncing its signals between ocean and ionosphere to reach vessels 10,000 Km or more away. VLF ship antenn ...
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Hands Across the Water Ball
Some of our team at last night's Hands Across the Water ball in Sydney's beautiful town hall. This fantastic charity provides food, accommodation and education for hundreds of Thai children and their families. The event was all about raising funds for 43 young Thai people to attend University. ...
Acutec Releases Dual VSAT Switch
Acutec today announced the launch of it's new Dual Antenna Switch (DAS). The 1RU package allows two Sea Tel VSAT antennas to provide uninterrupted Data and Voice communications on vessels where a single antenna can become obstructed by superstructure, masts, rigging and other equipment. The DAS was developed in response to demands from several large sailing superyacht owners t ...
Acutec To Demonstrate Compact VSAT At Sanctuary Cove Boat Show
Acutec and airtime partner Australian Satellite Services will have a live demonstration of the Sea Tel compact 2406 VSAT as well as the new lightweight Sea Tel USAT system at Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show this year. Visitors will be able to see and experience the compact, stabilised antenna deliver broadband internet and crystal clear telephone calls. Experts will be ...