Volume 3 | May 2018

CONNECTION

SBCA hosted a retailer roundtable at the 2018 DISH Network Team Summit SBCA hosted a retailer roundtable at the DISH Team Summit on May 2,. 2018 with Rep. Paul Renner of Florida. The event was held at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort. The 25 attendees discussed the challenges of the state tax system on independent retailers and shared ideas on how the state could help. SBCA would like to thank the following companies: SAS Electronics Inc, Quality TV Sales and Service, Al’s TV, Video Tech Services, Suzanne St. Laurent, Crystalview Systems, The Satellite Team, Home Innovation Systems, Satellites Unlimited, DRS and Dow Electronics for taking time out of their busy schedule to meet with the representative and educate him on our industry.

SBCA participate in panel discussion at the Republican Legislative Campaign Committee's spring meeting

On May 8, 2018, Steve Hill from SBCA participated in a panel discussion at the  Republican Legislative Campaign Committee conference in Louisville, Kentucky. The panel discussed how organizations are developing technology to help bring high speed broadband to rural and underserved markets. The participants also answered questions for local policy makers on what local states could do to help promote expansion of high speed broadband throughout the states' hardest to reach areas. There is considerable interest in satellite broadband and SBCA encourages retailers to reach out to civic groups in their local areas to help educate the benefits of this technology.

Applied Instruments Product Profile

The XR-3 Remote app is available for purchase for iOS and Android to accompany technicians’ XR-3 satellite meters that have the Wi-Fi option installed. The XR-3 Remote app enables you to remotely monitor and control your satellite meter from your mobile device, offering safety and speed benefits.  The Wi-Fi option for the XR-3 allows you to update the meter's software wirelessly and allows you to upload your Scan results wirelessly via FTP. The Wi-Fi option also lets you link your meter to your iOS or Android phone or tablet (upon purchase of the XR-3 Remote app). The XR-3 is a great meter for satellite dish alignment, UHF over-the-air antenna pointing, and cable TV MER measurements. The XR-3’s modular design with field swappable modules provides wide versatility to fit different measurement applications, including DBS satellite, VSAT satellite, VHF/UHF off-air, and CATV (QAM and analog). The XR-3 is great for installing and troubleshooting SMATV headend systems often used in hotels, multi-dwelling units, and institutional facilities. The XR-3 features a color display and high capacity easy to replace Li-Ion battery.  Applied Instruments manufactures many models of RF test equipment, including signal level meters, CW test signal generators, broadband noise test signal generators, RF switches, and noise power ratio test sets. Visit our website or contact your local reseller for details about the XR-3 or other Applied Instruments products. We look forward to providing test and measurement solutions to help you grow your business and do your job better and faster.

Information about XR-3 Remote App

New  Wi-Fi features & benefits

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