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News Release from: ERA Technology | Subject: Antenna design
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 22 January 2003
Low-profile antenna puts TV on the road
ERA has teamed with the Winegard Company to produce a high performance antenna system which makes it possible to watch live TV just about anywhere.
For a number of years, people on the move in the USA have been able to watch satellite TV from their recreational vehicles But they had to have bulky reflector antennas fitted on top of the vehicle
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Mar 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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ERA's new ultra-low profile antenna has now made it practical for satellite TV systems to be installed in a far wider range of vehicles than ever before.
ERA has teamed with the Winegard Company to produce a high performance antenna system which makes it possible to watch live TV just about wherever you are, or are going.
Because of its low profile, the new antenna can be fitted to a far wider range of platforms including recreational vehicles, sports utility vehicles (SUVs), people carriers, minibuses and even cars.
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Applications for taxis, buses, coaches and trains are also envisaged.
It is expected that the new low profile antenna will kick-start the embryonic mobile satellite communications industry in Europe, where vehicles are typically smaller and compact antennas essential.
One immediate application is expected to be in people carriers - helping to keep children occupied on long journeys.
"In the USA, millions of vehicles already have video systems of one kind or another.
The new ERA antenna is expected to allow people to watch live satellite TV instead of just pre-recorded programmes", says Dr Robert Pearson, Head of the ERA Antenna Systems business.
"ERA's unique unobtrusive, low profile scanning antenna will make mobile satellite communications available to all".
"We have a track record of success dating back more than 25 years, and this latest development is confirmation of our continuing leadership in the supply of innovative antennas that offer real business benefits.
Our capabilities range from the supply of high-performance military satellite communications terminals to the development of low cost consumer products".
"By bringing together Winegard's electronics and tracking expertise with ERA's unique antenna technology, we have once again revolutionised the satellite industry with the introduction of this new low-profile in-motion satellite antenna", said Randy Winegard, president of Winegard Company.
"We are dedicated to meeting the needs of our customers with superior quality, support and service.
Our company is recognised worldwide as a leading manufacturer of superior television reception products and is excited about the benefits that this innovative mobile entertainment system will provide".
The low profile antenna is just one of a number of innovative antenna technologies that ERA is developing for a wide range of clients.
Antenna Systems is focused on providing systems integrators with products, product designs and services that match their cost, performance, size and quality requirements in key market sectors covering commercial antennas, satcom ground terminals and airborne systems.
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