Satnews Daily
September 2nd, 2014

GRC...This Mobile Ka-Band SandFly Doesn't Bite...Provides Solutions + More


[SatNews] ... expert satellite technology provides a cost effective mobile satellite solution for all users requiring a flexible, mobile Ka-band service.

Following rigorous type approval testing, GRC's new four piece carbon fiber manual flyaway 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 expert 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 fiber.

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 unrivaled and cost-effective mobile solution under Avanti's satellite footprint and will prove invaluable to any organization requiring high speed satellite broadband." For more information about GRC and its communications solutions, please visit.

GRC Ltd is an independent, X-Listed company based in the UK and Dubai specializing 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 organizations which operate in challenging environments across the globe.

GRC's design and engineering teams comprise of ex end-user specialists whose backgrounds are in protection force communications that 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 defense equipment. GRC also provides Through Life Capability Management (TLCM) for all products and are equipment agnostic.