Compact, lightweight systems designed for mobile operations
GPS-interfaced embedded control simplifies operation
Automatic alignment with receive site
Automatic tracking of airborne downlinks
Remote control operation

Automatic Antenna Alignment Simplifies Operation

The NuPod® and Altra™ represent the state-of-the-art in auto positioning antenna systems. Specifically designed for mobile operations, each is a compact, lightweight system that incorporates a directional antenna and continuous rotation positioner encapsulated within an aerodynamic radome. At the heart of the system is a GPS-interfaced embedded control, which provides automatic alignment of the directional antenna and greatly simplifies operation.

Ideal for transmit as well as receive applications, the NuPod® and Altra™ combine the superior range of a directional antenna with the ease of operation associated with an omnidirectional antenna.

Transmit Applications

The NuPod® and Altra™ reduce setup time by automatically aligning the directional antenna with the receive location. The operator simply selects the desired receive site and the transmit antenna aligns automatically.

Receive Applications

The NuPod® and Altra™ are also ideal for mobile receive applications, such as automatically tracking an airborne downlink. Operationally, they use telemetry from the incoming downlink to automatically steer the directional antenna. An automatic acquisition feature further simplifies the tracking function.

Remote Control Operation

The NuPod® and Altra™ can be remotely controlled by the NSI
MC5 - adding a whole new dimension to mobile operations. This advanced capability takes the microwave setup activities out of the truck and allows a single operator at the studio to control both ends of the microwave link. It also allows remote vehicle operations by a single-person crew.

The MC5 features several advanced automatic functions to simplify live shots and enhance daily operations, including Auto Link™ which automatically aligns the transmit and central receive antennas - at the touch of a single button.