IPTV Broadcast
The industry-standard KA frequency satellite video and audio broadcasting transmission system. Film or report anywhere in Europe, then share your content securely, reliably and quickly with your content hub for editing.
Trusted by heavyweights like BBC, CNN and Sky News, and used by production studios responsible for blockbusters like Skyfall, Die Hard 5 and Captain Phillips. Newspotter and the KA Pro Data Service is the perfect solution for reporters and news crews, temporary press centres, production companies all over the world, live events, entertainment executives and photographers.
10 Mbps guaranteed
This speed is on an uncontended connection that means a reliable platform for content delivery and no network congestion issues.
Transmit live or pre-record
Built-in transceiver and modem enable you to transmit live or pre-recorded content anywhere in Europe, including parts of Northern Africa.
Cost-free until deployed
Our Pay As You Go (PAYG) billing means you can access the network as and when you need to, and there are no fees until your system is deployed.
Optional customisation
Optional private routing for extra security and "Always on" connectivity to manage and broadcast booking regardless of your location.
KA Satellite Flyaway Broadcasting System
Our most cost-effective solution for mobile broadcasting: the bigblu FlyAway Antenna, we can testify to its reliability and robustness, but we’re biased as we designed and manufactured it ourselves.
The bigblu FlyAway Antenna is our most cost-effective solution for mobile broadcasting. Deployed in some of the most inhospitable conditions imaginable, its stand is constructed from high grade stainless steel and machined alloy, and its reliability and resilience is second to none. The Fly-Away is the equipment of choice for the MoD and several Police Forces, as well as the BBC and the NHS.
Each kit is delivered with dual modems and dual transceivers to give you the backup you need in difficult or demanding environments. Our equipment is often deployed in critical situations, so we are the only supplier who, as standard, deliver systems with ‘cold spares’.
Dawson Go
The Dawson Go is Europe's most popular auto-acquiring antenna – and it’s easy to see why.
The extremely low profile (240mm) antenna adds minimal extra vehicle height, while its automatic pointing system is simple to set up and use. The user interface requires no special training but gives the operator full control if required.
The Go is light and compact enough to be fitted to virtually any base vehicle.
It is a testament to the versatility and durability of the Go that the BBC have deployed them on over 70 of their own vehicles. The system is probably Europe’s most widely deployed auto-acquire antenna. It offers exceptional value, needs minimal servicing, and all spares and support are available locally in the UK.
Dawson-Dynamic, the manufacturers of the Go, won the Queens Award for Enterprise Innovation in 2016.
Dawson SC-Zero 70
The Dawson Flyaway Kit is packaged to allow rapid deployment of the KA Satellite IP Broadcast System. The equipment’s will fit into a vehicle and using available power can be deployed in minutes.
The Dawson SC Antenna is a fully automatic flyaway antenna system that is easily packed into three robust flight cases. It is based on the bestselling and award-winning Dawson range of professional antennas used by Emergency Services, Military and Broadcast customers all over Europe. It is just made easier to use and in a way that allows us to offer the same quality at a better price than the competition.
The SC-Zero 70K solves the needs of communications professionals with a very high-quality antenna system. The very compact antenna ensures that the solution can be transported easily in most vehicles, by helicopter or air.
The system operates on the satellite Eutelsat KA-SAT as well as other Viasat networks around the world, it gives the fastest broadband possible via Satellite, depending on the package up to 22 MB and transmission rates of up to 10 Mb.
Cobham Explorer 8100
This is our Cobham auto-acquiring satellite broadcasting solution, recognised as ‘best in class’.
The Cobham auto-acquiring satellite broadcasting solution, includes 100% duty cycle, 3-axis lock, Dynamic Pointing Correction technology, 1m antenna, and can be operated for five years between servicing. It is considered the finest equipment in its class.
Using lessons learned from Cobham’s SATCOM maritime stabilised VSAT antennas, the 8100 offers the most reliable connectivity available in its segment. Its carbon fibre antenna and MIL-SPEC build quality means it can stabilises vehicle movement when broadcasting in high wind or on rough terrain.
The Cobham features industry-leading fast satellite acquisition, with pointing achieved in less than two minutes. It also has built-in Wifi and a web-based user interface for easy PC and Smartphone configuration.
AKD Sat-Comm Flyaway Karbon-75
The Karbon-75 is the most compact lightweight high-performance KA Satellite flyaway antenna in the business.
Its deployment can be completed without tools, and by a single person in just 60 seconds. It is ideally suited for Newsgathering and Disaster Recovery services.
The precision engineered 75cm carbon-fibre segmented reflector uses long-life catches to maintain perfect surface accuracy even after repeated deployments.
The reflector segments, E-Tria, tripod mount and the modem backpack all pack into a single padded case. The complete case weighs less than 23kg, and complies with current IATA airline luggage regulations. A hard case solution is also available.
The Karbon-75 is equipped with a unique weatherproof modem box mounted onto the rear of its main reflector petal making it ideal in difficult conditions. The modem box includes v-lock battery mounts for two batteries, long range Wi-Fi system, Surfbeam Pro 2 modem and E-Tria. The tripod uses a precision gimbal mount, making it easy to level and quick to point accurately.
Short-term hire
Bigblu offers you the option of renting a satellite broadband terminal to give you the ultimate in broadband flexibility, ideally suited for one-off events, festivals, sporting fixtures, exhibitions or conferences.
At your request bigblu can deploy an approved sub-contractor to your event, accompanied by our satellite equipment. They will provide set-up, connection to the satellite, and even manage it for the entire event. Bigblu can also deploy the service with a wireless network if required, and even a crew to film your event.
Our off-the-shelf Pro Data service delivers up to 30 Mbps download, 6 Mbps upload and works independently of the available fixed-line infrastructure. It is a truly stand-alone system, which can be placed anywhere from the roof of a Portakabin to the top of a mountain. We just need mains power, or a generator/inverter.
If this is your first time renting this equipment, we’d be delighted to talk through your requirements with you.
