Abstract: Apparatus is provided for the transmission and/or reception of data within a predetermined frequency bandwidth. The operating bandwidth extends into a predetermined bandwidth range designated for a first use and a predetermined bandwidth range designated for a second use.

Abstract: The invention relates to apparatus and a method for the provision of an antenna reflector which is provided in the form of a substantially circular parabolic dish provided to receive and/or transmit signals over known frequency ranges. The reflector can be moved between storage and in-use positions by the movement of segments of the reflector manually, but more typically by drive means connected thereto. The apparatus can also be provided with alignment means which allow the reflector to be positioned to receive signals from a known satellite when at a particular known location. The invention allows the use of a reflector to be achieved quickly and efficiently in potentially hazardous geographical locations.

Abstract: A user directly accesses a stored voicemail message through an SMS and circuit switched voice channel. This has the benefits for the user to directly access a particular voice message stored in the network without the need to listen sequentially through some or all stored voicemail messages or having to listen to a generic operator greeting with the number of messages. The method is reliable because no additional digits are required outside of the standard E.164 numbering plan. The voicemail system sends a voicemail notification SMS containing the depositor's address as the sender address, and an access number in the body text. The access number allows direct access to the voicemail. Through the SMS auto-preview function in the mobile device's standard SMS inbox, a basic interactive voicemail experience is achieved because the device can directly retrieve the voicemail using the access number.

Abstract: A feed horn with a horn body and a waveguide body, each with a front end and a back end, respectively. The horn body and the waveguide body coupled together, the waveguide body front end to the horn body back end. The waveguide body provided with a waveguide bore between the front end and the back end. At least one slot formed in the waveguide bore parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body bore, the at least one slot extending to the front end. The horn body provided with a horn bore between the front end and the back end. The horn body and the waveguide body formable via injection molding methods such as die casting.

Abstract: A feed horn with a horn body and a waveguide body, each with a front end and a back end, respectively. The horn body and the waveguide body coupled together, the waveguide body front end to the horn body back end. The waveguide body provided with a waveguide bore between the front end and the back end. At least one slot formed in the waveguide bore parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body bore, the at least one slot extending to the front end. The horn body provided with a horn bore between the front end and the back end. The horn body and the waveguide body formable via injection molding methods such as die casting.

Abstract: An outdoor unit for satellite communications having an integrated transceiver and LNB circuits within an outer housing that positions a feed proximate the focal point of a reflector dish. The outer housing may have an extended longitudinal dimension, coupled directly to the reflector dish or the end of a shortened boom arm. The feed may be oriented with respect to the reflector dish in an offset single or dual optic configuration. The feed and or a sub reflector may be integral with the outer housing.

Abstract: A multi-band reflector antenna having a main reflector, a sub reflector, a first feed and a second feed. The first feed, the sub reflector and the main reflector positioned in a Gregorian optic configuration wherein an output of the first feed is directed to the sub reflector, from the sub reflector to the main reflector and from the main reflector into a first beam. The sub reflector may be shaped to distribute the output of the first feed reflecting off the sub reflector onto the main reflector whereby a central area of the main reflector has a lower illumination than a surrounding outer area of the main reflector and or elongated vertically. The second feed projecting from a hole in the sub reflector is oriented whereby an output of the second feed is directed to the main reflector and from the main reflector into a second beam.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for transceiving signals. The method includes the steps of providing a secondary reflector within a focal region of a main reflector in a relative spatial relationship where a first radio frequency signal processed by a first radio frequency radiator adjacent the secondary reflector is reflected from both the secondary and main reflectors and providing a second radio frequency radiator in a aperture of the secondary reflector so that a second radio frequency signal processed by the second radio frequency transceiver is reflected from the main antenna along a path that is substantially coaxial with the first radio frequency signal.

Abstract: A multi-band reflector antenna having a main reflector, a sub reflector, a first feed and a second feed. The first feed, the sub reflector and the main reflector positioned in a Gregorian optic configuration wherein an output of the first feed is directed to the sub reflector, from the sub reflector to the main reflector and from the main reflector into a first beam. The sub reflector may be shaped to distribute the output of the first feed reflecting off the sub reflector onto the main reflector whereby a central area of the main reflector has a lower illumination than a surrounding outer area of the main reflector and or elongated vertically. The second feed projecting from a hole in the sub reflector is oriented whereby an output of the second feed is directed to the main reflector and from the main reflector into a second beam.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for transceiving signals. The method includes the steps of providing a secondary reflector within a focal region of a main reflector in a relative spatial relationship where a first radio frequency signal processed by a first radio frequency radiator adjacent the secondary reflector is reflected from both the secondary and main reflectors and providing a second radio frequency radiator in a aperture of the secondary reflector so that a second radio frequency signal processed by the second radio frequency transceiver is reflected from the main antenna along a path that is substantially coaxial with the first radio frequency signal.