TYPE APPROVALS
Aetheric Engineering Ltd is an Authorised Test
Entity, for the Type Approval of earth stations and VSATs, under the
auspices of the GVF’s Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA). Under
the MRA, type approvals granted by one organisation are recognised
by the others, in place of the previous inefficiency whereby
manufacturers were required to repeat testing for multiple approvals
from the individual satellite operators.
Interference is a major issue, affecting service quality. The type approval process is one part of the effort to minimise interference, affecting both the same network and adjacent networks. When a terminal has been type approved, there can be confidence that (if properly installed and maintained) it will not create interference; the transmission pattern of the antenna will meet requirements, the transmitted power will remain within appropriate limits, and the antenna will be pointing at the correct satellite.
Information about the GVF MRA Type Approval process and applications to have equipment tested can be found at http://gvf.org/approvals/getting-equipment-tested.html
We are always happy to discuss requirements and how our experience
and expertise could assist; simply send an e-mail to [email protected]