The Cancer Center picks ATCi's Simulsat broadcast system to extend its critical broadcast applications

Antenna Technology Communications Inc., a provider of satellite communications systems, today announced that one of the largest university-based cancer research centers has selected the ATCi Simulsat C/Ku Multibeam antenna solution and related satellite equipment to outfit its central headquarters.

The Cancer Center chose the Simulsat broadcast system because of the antenna's ability to receive programming from up to 35 satellites simultaneously without degradation of quality across each signal. With a 70-degree longitude satellite view arc, Simulsat C/Ku can receive a variety of "C" and Ku-band satellite programming data. Essentially, one Simulsat C/Ku does the work of 35 steerable parabolic antennas and only requires the space of one and a half antennas.

ATCi provided and handled the complete installation of the Simulsat C/Ku Multibeam System, two 5 meter steerable antennas and a complete fiberoptic system to meet the broadcast needs of the Cancer Center.

ATCi's CEO Gary Hatch noted that the company's Simulsat C/Ku Multibeam specifically was re-engineered to handle the unique applications that are specific to broadcasters in this arena.

"We are proud to have been selected by the Cancer Center to assist in their continuing effort to expand the hospital's critical broadcast applications for such a crucial cause," said Gary Hatch, ATCi's CEO. "This clearly shows ATCi's commitment to deliver best-of-breed solutions to the ever-changing communications industry. With Simulsat's ability to receive programming from up to 35 satellites, the Cancer Center will be able to access an exceptionally diverse amount of programming that far surpasses the satellite reception capabilities of any other competing system."