Antenna installation & commissioning

Ground station antenna installation, from VSAT to 21M.

One crew for the whole job: we assemble, install, align and commission your antennas, then test them to spec before handover. Wherever your site is, we can be there fast.

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Rapid MobilizationCrews ready to deploy on short notice
Every BandL · S · C · X · Ku · Ka · Q · V
WorldwideFrom the continental US to Africa and the Canadian tundra
TurnkeyFoundations through final acceptance testing

Installation pros

Mechanically flawless. Tuned for peak RF performance.

Our field antenna engineers and mechanical technicians handle every step, from reflector assembly and sub-reflector alignment to system testing, gain calculations, commissioning and setup. The result is an antenna that’s built right and performs to spec on day one.

Earth terminal antenna with photogrammetry targets for reflector alignment

Installation services

Check every box on your scope of work.

From site surveys and foundations to feed retrofits and G/T testing, our crews cover the full installation SOW.

Site surveys & foundations

  • Look angles, site layout & readiness
  • RFI & EMI analysis
  • Turnkey antenna foundations

Antenna installation & alignment

  • Earth stations from VSATs to 21M gateways
  • Photogrammetry alignment for Ka-band and radio telescopes
  • Theodolite alignment

RF equipment

  • TWTA, SSPA, BUC, BDC
  • LNA, LNB & redundancy controllers
  • Fiber optic IFL systems

Antenna control systems

  • Upgrades & retrofits
  • Radeus Labs, CPI, Vertex RSI, ASC Signal, Research Concepts
  • Monopulse, motor upgrades & re-calibrations

Feed retrofits & upgrades

  • Linear to circular polarization & back
  • C to Ku-band and Ku to C-band conversions
  • LNA/LNB plate installation & upgrades

Testing & commissioning

  • G/T and TX/RX gain calculations
  • Antenna patterns & acceptance tests
  • Link budgets & systems engineering

Specialty services

De-installation & removal

  • All types & sizes up to 32M
  • Foundation demolition & site restoration
  • Custom crating & container packing
  • Parts inventory & full re-establishment

Deice systems

  • Gas & electric hot-air systems
  • Heaters, ducting, controls & plenums
  • Thermal imaging & troubleshooting
  • Retrofits & preventive maintenance

Radomes

  • Radomes for antennas up to 21M
  • VSAT radomes
  • Radome de-installation & removal
  • Radome maintenance

Hub cooling & HVAC

  • Hub & shelter cooling systems
  • HVAC installation & upgrades
  • Preventive & corrective maintenance

Manufacturers

Hands-on experience with every major OEM.

From legacy Scientific Atlanta dishes to today’s LEO gateway antennas.

  • Viasat (Scientific Atlanta)
  • CPI Satcom (GD Satcom, Vertex RSI)
  • Kratos (ASC Signal, Andrew)
  • NEC
  • Prodelin
  • Intellian
  • AVL Technologies
  • iNetVu
  • Global Skyware
  • DH Satellite
  • ATCI / Evertz Simulsat

Who we serve

Installation partner for every network.

  • LEO / MEO Operators
  • Teleport Operators
  • Government & Military
  • Broadcast & Media
  • Antenna Manufacturers
  • Communication Service Providers
  • Scientific Organizations
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FAQ

Installation questions, answered.

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What size antennas do you install?
We install earth station antennas from small VSAT terminals up to 21M gateway antennas, plus radomes for antennas up to 21M. For removals, we de-install antennas of all types and sizes up to 32M.
Do you handle the foundation and site work too?
Yes. One crew can take your site from survey, look angles and RFI analysis through turnkey antenna foundations, installation, alignment and final acceptance testing. For larger builds, our site construction team handles clearing, pads, power and conduit.
Which antenna manufacturers do you work with?
Every major OEM, from legacy Scientific Atlanta dishes to today’s LEO gateway antennas, including Viasat, CPI Satcom (GD Satcom, Vertex RSI), Kratos (ASC Signal, Andrew), NEC, Prodelin, Intellian, AVL Technologies and more.
What testing is done before handover?
Every antenna is tested to spec before handover, including G/T and transmit and receive gain calculations, antenna patterns and acceptance tests. Our engineers can also provide link budgets and systems engineering support.
Can you upgrade an existing antenna instead of replacing it?
Often, yes. We retrofit feeds, convert between linear and circular polarization, convert C-band to Ku-band and back, upgrade LNA and LNB plates, and upgrade or retrofit antenna control systems.
Where do you install?
Worldwide. Our crews have installed antennas from the continental US to Africa and the Canadian tundra, and they are ready to deploy on short notice.

Request a quote

Planning an antenna installation?

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