IP: Suitcase Scoops Up The News Via Satellite

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> From: Dewayne Hendricks <dewayne () warpspeed com>
>
> [Note:  This item comes from reader Mike Cheponis.  DLH]
>
> Suitcase Scoops Up The News Via Satellite
>
> 'The Satellite System in a Suitcase'
> The IPT Suitcase generates full broadcast quality transmission ready 
> encoded for immediate distribution via broadband to virtually anywhere in 
> the world at up to 2 Mbit/s. Its quick deployment, performance and 
> convenience makes it ideal for broadcasting of sports and entertainment 
> from difficult locations, for disaster relief applications, for corporate 
> and other video conferencing situations, as well as for providing 
> temporary ISP nodes for remote workers. The unit operates from 24 V DC or 
> mains power extending its flexibility and is robust enough to withstand 
> true 'in the field' treatment including precipitation of up to 100 mm per 
> hour and heavy windload.
>
> LaFox - Jan 17, 2002
>
> Richardson Electronics, a provider of engineered solutions for RF and 
> wireless communications and broadcast products, announced Monday the 
> introduction of the SWE-DISH IPT Suitcase.
> The product will be available through Broadcast Richardson, a division of 
> Richardson Electronics. Broadcast Richardson is an authorized distributor 
> in the Western Hemisphere for SWE-DISH's new line of IP (internet 
> protocol) products as well as their popular DSNG (digital satellite news 
> gathering) Fly-Away and Drive-Away systems.
> The SWE-DISH IPT Suitcase is recognized as the world's most compact and 
> quickest-to-air satellite terminal. This unique, IP-based solution allows 
> live transmission of broadcast quality TV, radio and data from almost 
> anywhere in the world.
> The carbon-cased system is virtually the size of carry-on baggage (26 x 19 
> x 11 inches), with a design that combines the benefits of simple, 
> one-person operation and exceptional technical performance.
> "With its motorized and fully automated set-up, the SWE-DISH IPT Suitcase 
> can be ready for operation in just five minutes by using its built-in GPS 
> and flux-gate compass for fast, trouble-free positioning. This can be 
> accomplished by unskilled personnel," said John Donarski, Richardson's 
> Business Unit Manager for the Broadcast Communication Products Group.
> "The system makes one-person operation feasible in the most hostile 
> conditions and creates the opportunity to cost-effectively send multiple 
> teams on location."
> The IPT Suitcase generates full broadcast quality transmission already 
> encoded for immediate distribution via broadband to virtually anywhere in 
> the world at up to 2 Mbit/s.
> Its quick deployment, performance and convenience makes it ideal for 
> broadcasting sports and entertainment from difficult locations, for 
> disaster relief applications, corporate and other video conferencing 
> situations, as well as providing temporary ISP nodes for remote workers.
> The unit operates from 24V DC or a main power source extending its 
> flexibility. The suitcase is also robust enough to withstand true 'in the 
> field' treatment including precipitation of up to 4 inches per hour and 
> heavy winds.
> The new terminal addresses demand within a number of interesting and 
> rapidly expanding applications. In particular, the provision of broadband 
> content is now easy and cost-effective. It also provides an effective and 
> secure channel for communications of all sorts.

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