Blogs

A quick history of satellite frequency bands

Over the past 50 years, the number of active satellites orbiting the Earth has grown by more than 7,000%.  See our summary of key satellite communications milestones. 

Q-band: The next frontier

With hockey-stick LEO satellite growth, it’s not surprising that existing spectrum is getting crowded. Find out about the next frontier of satellite innovation: Q-band.

Satellite communications today: A practical guide

Noticing more satellites in the sky? Satellite communications enable a wide range of applications, from telemedicine to financial transactions.  Learn how SATCOM works and what the future holds.

What is a frequency converter in satellite comm...

How do satellites transmit signals reliably across such vast distances? The secret lies in frequency converters—small yet powerful devices that make global communication possible.  

Satellite frequency bands: What are they used for?

Did the Titanic disaster change the way we communicate? Discover how it led to the structured RF spectrum we rely on today for satellite navigation, global broadband, and beyond.

21 ways a universal bias tee is solving real-wo...

Solve complex satellite communications challenges with our universal bias tee multiplexer. Versatile and compact, it simplifies signal management and has been used in 21 unique applications.