VSAT Antenna Size Selection: 0.75m, 1.2m, 1.8m, or Larger? Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series Antenna diameter is the single most consequential hardware decision in a VSAT installation. It sets your gain, drives your BUC power requirement, determines your…
MikroTik vs Ubiquiti for VSAT Sites: Which Router Should You Use? Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series The router sits between your VSAT modem and your local network, and on a satellite connection it does much more than just…
RF Surge Protectors for VSAT: What They Do and How to Specify Them Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series Lightning is one of the leading causes of VSAT equipment failure in tropical and subtropical regions. A single lightning strike…
VSAT Terminal Commissioning: What to Check Before You Go Live Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series Commissioning a VSAT terminal is the process of configuring the modem, verifying the satellite link, and confirming that the terminal meets the operator’s…
VSAT Antenna Pointing and Alignment: A Practical Guide Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series Pointing a VSAT antenna correctly is one of the most important steps in any satellite installation. A 1-degree pointing error on a 1.2m Ku-band dish…
ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation) in VSAT: How It Works and Why It Matters Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series ACM — Adaptive Coding and Modulation — is the feature that most dramatically changed VSAT economics after DVB-S2 introduced…
DVB-S2 vs DVB-S2X: What’s the Difference and When Does It Matter? Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series If you are specifying a new VSAT system or evaluating a modem upgrade, the choice between DVB-S2 and DVB-S2X will appear in…
C-Band VSAT Equipment: BUC, LNB, and Antenna Selection Guide Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series C-band VSAT operates at frequencies between 3.7 and 6.425 GHz and remains the workhorse of professional satellite communications in Africa, parts of Asia, and…
SMA vs SMA-RP Connectors: The Difference and Why It Matters Published by Bravosatcom · RF Connectors Series SMA and SMA-RP (Reverse Polarity) connectors look nearly identical. They use the same thread pattern, the same body size, and can even physically…
Belden vs Times Microwave vs CommScope: Which Coaxial Cable Brand for VSAT? Published by Bravosatcom · VSAT Engineering Series When specifying IFL (Inter-Facility Link) coaxial cable for a VSAT installation, you will encounter three major brands in the GCC and…
