Satellite Installation

Satellite Installation Training

Ground Control offers online courses for fixed or mobile satellite system installations. Coursework covers the essentials required to perform an iDirect or Galileo satellite installation, including activation of a system for full use.

VSAT Installation Training Program

Installation Services

Ground Control has a world-wide network of certified VSAT installers capable of simple or complex, fixed and mobile installations. Here's what you can expect when you work with Ground Control for your satellite dish installation.

Installation Services

Satellite Equipment Leasing

Leasing may include installation costs, and in some cases annual service costs. Our leasing may also include equipment from other sources not directly sold by us, which is often helpful to organizations purchasing for a larger project.

Satellite Equipment Leasing

Use Your Own iDirect Equipment

If you have an existing Ku-Band satellite system using iDirect equipment, switching may be as easy as calling us. In some cases we may need to repoint your dish or upgrade the transmitter using a local technician.

Use Your Own iDirect Equipment

Ingress Definition

This rating classifies the degrees of protection provided against the intrusion of solid objects, dust, accidental contact, and water in electrical enclosures, providing users with more detailed information than vague terms such as waterproof.

Ingress Definition

Satellite Installation Tools

Having ALL of the right tools and supplies at the installation will keep you from turning a 1-day install into a 3 day install. Please pay close attention to the tools you will want to have on site as an installer.

Satellite Installation Tools and Equipment

Occasional Use Satellite

"CIR" is an unshared channel over the satellite link to the internet backbone, giving 100% of the available speed to the user. Occasional Use CIR is ideal for low-resolution live video broadcasters.

Occasional Use Satellite