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The Lite Coms Lite Sat 1.3A has received official type approval for operation on the Viasat Global Xpress (GX) network, expanding the terminal’s ability to support flexible, multi-orbit satellite communications.

The approval validates the 1.3-meter terminal’s performance on Viasat’s global Ka-band GEO network and complements its existing approval for the O3b mPOWER MEO constellation. This enables users to access multiple satellite architectures from a single portable terminal, supporting more resilient Primary, Alternate, Contingency and Emergency communications strategies.

The Lite Sat 1.3A is also WGS certified for X- and Ka-band operation, providing defense and government users with a versatile solution for a wide range of mission requirements.

When paired with Lite Coms’ High-Capacity Kit, the terminal can support data rates of up to 300 Mbps on Viasat’s high-capacity Ka-band network. This added throughput can help field teams support demanding applications such as high-definition video, cloud-based command and control, and other data-intensive operations without requiring a larger fixed terminal.

The approval reflects Lite Coms’ continued focus on developing rapidly deployable SATCOM systems that provide greater network flexibility, dependable performance, and mission-ready connectivity in demanding environments.

Read the full press release on PR Newswire to learn more about the approval and the Lite Sat 1.3A’s multi-orbit capabilities.

Lite Coms has become the first company to successfully integrate and test Comtech’s new DCG-7000 high-speed, small form factor modem with its tactical SATCOM antenna systems, marking an important milestone in the advancement of next-generation satellite communications.

The collaboration supports interoperability testing between the DCG-7000 modem and Lite Coms’ deployable antenna platforms, helping validate performance across a variety of tactical ground terminal configurations. The achievement demonstrates Lite Coms’ commitment to rapidly evaluating and integrating emerging communications technologies that can benefit government and defense customers.

Built on a software-defined architecture, the DCG-7000 is designed to support multi-orbit satellite communications, waveform flexibility, and modern cybersecurity features while maintaining a compact size, weight, and power profile. Combined with Lite Coms’ rapidly deployable SATCOM systems, the technology has the potential to provide resilient, mission-ready communications for operations in demanding environments.

This milestone reflects the ongoing collaboration between Lite Coms and Comtech to advance interoperable tactical communications solutions that support evolving military and government mission requirements.

Read the full announcement from Comtech to learn more about the DCG-7000 modem and its integration with Lite Coms’ tactical SATCOM systems.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., March 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Lite Coms® LLC, (www.litecoms.com) a recognized world leader in advanced LEO, MEO and GEO Satellite Communications products announced at the Satellite 2022 show in Washington DC that their full Family of Flat Panel Satellite Terminals are in full production.  The products which have been branded by customers as The Putter, Wedge and Cart were featured in Lite Coms’ booth at the Satellite 2022 show.

The new offerings utilize the highest performing Electronically Steerable Arrays (ESA) to yield the best on air performance.  Lite Coms and its partners have designed the most advanced Antenna Control and GUI sub-system to give the best user experience of any flat panel product available.

“Our new Line of Constellation Agnostic Satellite Terminals are a true game changer for the customer community.  Whether operating on LEO or GEO networks, our systems provide the users with the best combination of Throughput, SWaP and Simplicity”, said Bob Jacobson, President and CEO of Lite Coms, LLC. “After over a year of testing and user field trials, we are excited to have put all three products into full production with our industry partners.  We have successfully assembled the best, the highest performing and the most innovative team in the industry.”

“As the market has come to expect from Lite Coms, The Putter, Wedge and Cart will survive in the harshest of environments, are the simplest to use, the most feature rich and require no pointing of the terminal”, added Andrew Colaruotolo, VP of Operations and Programs at Lite Coms.  “Lite Coms has set up a new manufacturing and engineering center in Victor, NY as the orders and backlog for these products certainly show the excitement for this capability in the field.”

As with all Lite Coms products, the Putter, Wedge and Cart are the result of hundreds of hours of customer engagement which yields products which are designed by users for users.  The Lite Link® GUI, common to all Lite Coms products controls all of the ESA products.

For further information on the Lite Sat ESA systems or other Lite Coms products, please reach us at
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