Abstract: An information distribution system for a digital network, includes a master communications unit for establishing communications with the network in order to receive a synchronous digital signal, a distribution amplifier unit for receiving and dividing the synchronous digital signal into a plurality of synchronous signals and a plurality of communications units for establishing communications with a plurality of receiving stations. The system also includes a master controller for controlling the plurality of communications units from a central location. The invention alternatively relates to an information disseminating system for a digital network and includes a plurality of video clip storing units, each storing data related to a particular subject matter, a plurality of distribution amplifiers associated with the video clip storing units and a plurality of communications units which establish communications between the plurality of distribution amplifiers and the digital network.

Abstract: A portable, integrated transmission system and portable, integrated receiving system; system, includes a transmit interface unit, a transmit signal processing unit, a transmit signal converting unit and a microwave transmitting unit all a first location. The system further includes a microwave receiving unit, a receive signal converting unit and a second signal processing unit. A satellite communications link can be established between the portable, integrated transmission system located anywhere in the world and the portable integrated receiving system located anywhere in the world. The satellite link makes it possible to transmit information such as an audio/video signal of broadcast quality or file information via satellite from anywhere in the world to anywhere in the world (except the polar caps) in real time.