Norsat NewsLink

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Norsat NewsLink

• Norsat International Inc.

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Corporate Overview

• Norsat International Inc.
• 25 years of leadership in microwave DVB
  products
• Best known for our Microwave products
• Over 2 million products shipped world-wide
• Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada
• Offices in
• Washington DC
• Singapore
• London

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Norsat Business Convergence
DVB Networks
Microwave
C, Ku, Ka Solutions LNBs (receivers) BUCs
(transmitters) ODUs (outdoor units)
DVB-S Systems2-way Satellite Solutions IPE
(encapsulator) NMS (software)
OmniLink(Portable Terminals)
NewsLink (SNG) SecureLink (Military/Security)
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OmniLink Portable Terminal Evolution
Early Experimental
Norsat PicoTerminal
Norsat NewsLink 3100
1995
Norsat NewsLink 3200/ SecureLink 3210
2001
2002
2003
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OmniLink Applications

• Broadband video and data
• Where there is damaged or non-existent
  infrastructure
• Many applications across different markets

Military
HomelandSecurity
Emergency
SNG
DisasterRelief
Environment Exploration
Government
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Norsat NewsLink Design Criteria

• Portable airline checkable cases
• Rugged embedded with US forces in Iraq
• Easy to Use operation by cameraman
• Quick to Deploy 10 minute setup
• Standards MPEG-2/DVB-S
• Live Video gt2Mbps (ideally 4-6Mbps)
• All-In-One well integrated
• Service and Support First 12 months included

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Norsat NewsLink Key Features

• Broadcast Quality DVB Video
• Setup in 10 minutes by cameraman
• No tools required
• Control and monitoring GUI software
• Built-in spectrum analyzer
• Light weight
• Carbon-fiber segmented antenna
• Rugged, lightweight aluminum structure

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Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics

• Baseband Components
• MPEG-2 Encoder
• DVB-S Modulator
• DVB-S Receiver
• L-band Upconverter
• Downconverter
• Spectrum Analyzer Module
• Test Pattern Generator
• GPS Receiver
• Software Management

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Norsat NewsLink Block Diagram
RF/Antenna Assembly
Control Unit
PS Unit
RuggedizedNotebook PC
PowerSupply
Ku SSPA(15/25W)
Feed
Tx
Baseband Unit
MPEG-2Encoder
Video
KuTransmitter
Tx Mon.
Audio(x4)
70-Out 70-In
DVB-SModulator
70-LUpconverter
Signal StrengthIndicator Junction Box
LNB
Tx
Tx Mon.
Rx
Rx
Tx Mon.
Rx
DVB-SReceiver
(L-Band)
Ku-L BlockDowncoverter
L-IFDownconverter
SpectrumAnalyzer
L-Out
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Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics

• Baseband Front Panel

L-Band Tx and Rx Monitors
Video Inputs
Audio Inputs
GPS Receiver
System Controller Laptop
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Norsat NewsLink Baseband Electronics

• Baseband Rear Panel

To ODU Rx, Tx, Tx monitor and DC/Control
Rx Out
USB Port
AC in (110/220V)
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Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
Basic DVB Transmission
DVB-S
DVB-S
Norsat NewsLink
Teleport/Hub
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
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Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
DVB Transmission withvoice Comms
DVB-S
DVB-S
Norsat NewsLink
Teleport/Hub
SCPC
SCPC
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
OptionalComms Modem
Comms Modem
Most Efficient Use of Transmission Capacity
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Norsat NewsLink Transmission Options
Voice Comms and data
SCPC
SCPC
Norsat NewsLink
Teleport/Hub
SCPC
SCPC
NorsatNewsLinkBaseband
IRD
Comms Modem
OptionalComms Modem
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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Control and Monitoring Software
• Master Control Application
• Satellite Almanac
• Antenna Alignment Wizard
• Carrier/Beacon Detector
• Spectrum Analyzer

• Transmission Profile Settings
• Transmitter Control
• DVB Receiver Control
• Status, Alarms, Logging
• Help Files

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Antenna Alignment

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Transmitter Control

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Spectrum Analyzer

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Pocket Spectrum Analyzer Option

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Monitoring and Status

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Norsat NewsLink Software

• Alarms and Logging

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Norsat NewsLink Flexibility

• Baseband Options
• Pocket Spectrum Analyzer (on IPAQ PocketPC)
• Digital Video/Audio (SDI and AES/EBU)
• Variety of transport case options
• RF Configurations
• 15W SSPA 25W SSPA
• IFL Interconnect Cable Accessories
• 10m (30) (included) 30m (100) (optional)
• Voice/Data/Phone Options
• Support for a broad range of third-party modems
• Typical SNG options for voice/data/phone
• Paradise Datacom P311
• Vocality V100
• Others

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Norsat NewsLink Technical Support Plans

• LinkSupport
• Norsat Business-hour Tech Support
• Access to Field Service Bulletins
• Access to Software Patches

Basic (12 mo. contract included with purchase)

• Software Upgrade Plan
• Access to all software patches and full version
  upgrades (including new features)

Extended (12 mo. contracts available to purchase)

• LinkSupport Elite
• 24x7 Tech Support
• Post-Deployment or Annual Maintenance Inspection
• Access to On-Site Tech Support at Discounted
  Rates
• Spares at 15 off regular prices

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Norsat NewsLink Training Programs
Operator Training (2 days)

• Full Operational Training
• Setup, Configuration, Operation
• Basic Trouble-Shooting

Certified Maintenance Training (3 days)

• Certified advanced maintenance training allows
  component replacement without voiding warranty
• Detailed Operational Training
• Advanced Trouble-Shooting and Diagnostics

Both courses are offered in our Vancouver
offices or on-location
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Norsat NewsLink Product Positioning

• Traditional SNG Products

SNG Trucks
Video Phone
Flyaway
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Norsat NewsLink Product Positioning
Relative Value of the Norsat NewsLink
Capability
4Mbps
2Mbps
100K
150K
Cost
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Norsat NewsLink/Inmarsat Comparison

• Inmarsat vs. Ku-Band Airtime
• Inmarsat
• 14/min for 128Kbps
• Effectively 112/min/Mb
• Ku-Band
• Less than 6/min for 6Mbps
• Effectively 1/min/Mb
• Inmarsat is over 100x more expensive!
• Some news gatherers spending 100K/month on
  Inmarsat airtime!
• Bandwidth Reservation
• Inmarsat
• No Reservations
• Cannot be booked in Advance
• Systems left running all day to maintain a
  connection

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Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Comparison
Cost / System
Norsat NewsLink
Flyaway
Videophone
Capital Costs
120
200
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Average airtime costs per month
11
11
38
Maintenance and repairs per year
20
20
0
Lifespan of System
6 years
6 years
3 years
Annual shipping cost
1
20
N/A
Experienced RF Engineer yearly salary /expenses
N/A
100
N/A
Yearly TCO
173
305
464
All figures in USD 000 Assuming 90 minutes a
day Assuming 2 trips per year _at_ 10K per
trip Excess luggage charges for 2 trips
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Norsat NewsLink Value
TCO
500K

• Annual Cost of Ownership Graph

400K
300K
200K
NorsatNewsLink
100K
System
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Norsat NewsLink Field-Tested in Iraq

• Pre-Production NewsLink Units Field-Tested in
  Iraq
• 2 Units with CBS Embedded with Us Marines and
  Marine Expeditionary Unit (Scott Pelly/Byron
  Pitts)
• Broadcasted Live daily, Extensive footage on CBS
  News 60 Minutes
• 1 Unit with FOX Embedded with 3rd Infantry
  Division
• Broadcast regularly on FOX News Channel

Norsat NewsLink in Iraq