A Revolution in Digital Satellite News Gathering

NovelSat's game-changing NS3™ 3rd generation satellite communication technology is revolutionizing the DSNG market. NS3 delivers the fastest data rates, the widest pipe, and the most compelling ROI – and is already in use by DSNG providers, replacing outmoded DVB-S2 based units.

DSNG Market Challenges

Lack of bandwidth availability or prohibitively high bandwidth costs are today challenging DSNG operators to cost-effectively obtain the spectrum needed to deliver a quality picture during live broadcasts of news and sporting events. DSNG mobile units are also striving to keep HPA size and power consumption in check, and maximize transmission efficacy while minimizing antenna size.

NovelSat Solutions

NS3-based solutions from NovelSat deliver almost 30% more available bandwidth per Mhz, lowering bandwidth overhead while simultaneously raising transmission capability.

For small DSNGs and airborne units, NS3's improved spectral efficiency can enable the same throughput with a 35% smaller dish and smaller HPA – lowering transmittal power by 30-50%, minimizing transmission overhead, and optimizing in-vehicle space.

NS3 products enable DSNG operators to use multiple cameras over the same bandwidth by providing a simultaneous mix of ASI and IP on the same carrier. In this scenario, the bandwidth for the IP stream is created by NS3 within existing capacity, with no need for additional bandwidth costs.

The Industry's Most Rapid ROI

NS3-based solutions deliver industry-leading return-on-investment (ROI) for the DSNG operator. By way of example:

Assuming a typical $4,500 month/MHz price, savings on a 4.5-MHz DSNG are $5,700/month, and $11,300 for a 9-MHz DSNG. ROI should be calculated not only for capital expenses related to the procurement of the NS3 modulator/demodulator, but also for a complete DSNG. Using the NS3 platform in a $70,000 DSNG will result in a 6 month ROI for a new 4.5-MHz DSNG and 13 months for a 9-MHz unit.