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GRC Ltd announces compatibility approval for SandFly Ka-band antenna system
[September 01, 2014]

GRC Ltd announces compatibility approval for SandFly Ka-band antenna system


(M2 PressWIRE Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Following rigorous type approval testing, GRC's new four piece carbon fibre manual fly away satellite system has been endorsed for use on Avanti Communications' fleet of Ka-band satellites.

The market leading combination of the new GRC SandFly system and Avanti's high quality satellite technology provides a cost effective mobile satellite solution for all users requiring a flexible, mobile Ka-band service. Avanti is a leading global satellite operator, with vast experience of deploying high speed data communications to consumers, enterprises, governments and carrier services beyond the reach of fibre.



The new GRC SandFly antenna is designed to transmit and receive operation in Ka-band, providing an extremely light-weight segmented reflector that is easily transported in a handheld transit case.

Tony Talbot of GRC commented: "We are delighted to have achieved Avanti Ka-band Type Approval for our SandFly system. We believe this combination provides an unrivalled and cost-effective mobile solution under Avanti's satellite footprint and will prove invaluable to any organisation requiring high speed satellite broadband." For more information about GRC and its communications solutions, please visit: http://www.grcltd.net Notes to editors For further information contact Jeremy Habberley, Business Development Manager, on: 07826 32323207826 323232 or [email protected] About GRC GRC Ltd is an independent, X-Listed company based in the UK and Dubai specialising in the design and development of mission critical communication and situational awareness systems. Our products are used by the military, Government Agencies, NGOs, oil and gas and other commercial organisations which operate in challenging environments across the globe.


GRC's design and engineering teams comprise ex end-user specialists whose backgrounds in protection force communications enables us to provide unrivalled operational knowledge and technical expertise. Our wealth of tactical and strategic understanding gives GRC an advantage over many of its competitors, allowing commercial off the shelf (COTS) and Military off the shelf (MOTS) equipment to be enhanced through integration with in-house product design.

The company works in close partnership with its customers to fully understand their requirements and ensure that solutions are unique to their individual specifications, in order to guarantee customer satisfaction. Additionally we provide complimentary consultancy services, including radio network design, tactical services, installation and training solutions, using in-house expertise to extend beyond the delivery of C4IS and general defence equipment. GRC also provides Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) for all our products. We are equipment agnostic and have an excellent track record of unlocking latent capability of customers existing products, with the ability to source solutions to meet clients budgetary requirements.CallSend SMSAdd to SkypeYou'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype .

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