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A Satellite Mini-Course
• The Satellite Program
• Satellite vs. ISDN
• Possible Scenarios
• Available Services
• Important Questions
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The Satellite Program
• Each satellite path is simplex – one direction
video and audio
• Multiple paths can be used to achieve
desired results
• Options are available for bi-directional
communication – video and/ or audio
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Satellite vs. IP
• Sites can be almost
anywhere
• Quality pictures for
large screen projection
• Most effective for
groups of 50 to 1000’s
of people
• Best for point to
multipoint presentations
• Limited to sites with
existing equipment
• Better viewed on
monitors for small groups
• Most cost effective for
small groups or
individuals
• Best for roundtable
discussions
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1 Way Video and Audio
Use when there is no need for Q&A or
comments from the downlink sites
Presentations
Keynote Speakers
One Transmission Site
One or Multiple Receive Sites
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1 Way Video, 2 Way Audio
Use when client desires Q&A or
comments from the downlink sites
Corporate Meetings
Training Seminars
Auditions
One Transmission Site
One or Multiple Receive Sites
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2 Way Video, 2 Way Audio
Use when client wants both sites to
see and hear each other
Corporate Meetings
Long Distance Celebrations
Court Testimony
Two or More Transmission/ Receive Sites
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Combination Solutions
Various scenarios can be combined to
produce a complex and effective
videoconference
Include More Presenters from Remote Sites
“Telethon Model” – Visit Multiple Sites
Create a Virtual Roundtable
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Available Services Include…
• Satellite Uplinks and Downlinks
– Ku-band or C-band; Digital or Analog
• Video Production Services
• Audio Visual Services
• Full Project Coordination
• Satellite / ISDN Turnarounds
• Encryption for Content Security
• Domestic and International Services
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Important Questions
In Planning A Satellite Event
• On what day is the event scheduled?
• How many locations are involved?
• What kind of venues? (hotel, office, outside, etc)
• Will client provide any services (uplink, downlink,
production, audio visual, etc)
• How many participants at each site?
• Which site is the “main” location?
• How many speakers at the main location?
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Important Questions
In Planning A Satellite Event
• Will the speakers be in a panel? at a podium?
• Will the speakers use Power Point, etc?
• Will there be any video tape roll-ins?
• Do they need the program recorded?
• How long is the program?
• What time of day is the program?
• Does the main site need to see any remote sites?
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Just Remember…
• Satellite Communication Systems can be a “one-
stop shop” for your video and conferencing
needs
• Services can be customized to fit your
organization’s requirements
• Turnkey solutions are available including
satellite, streaming, production, and audio-visual
services
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Dori Schmitz, Director of Operations
Satellite Communication Systems
24 hour booking center: +1(847)556.1056
dori@1800USALINK.com www.1800USALINK.com
Thank you for your time. We
look forward to earning your
trust and serving your video
needs in the near future!