uPod

Overview

Small, but perfectly formed, uPod is the ultimate portable uplink system from SIS LIVE. It packs into easy-to-carry cases that are completely flight-friendly, complying with airline baggage regulations. In fact, uPod is the only antenna that can be flown as standard baggage.

uPod can take you anywhere.

Ideal for satellite newsgathering, the uPod series is totally integrated, with its own bookings system and dedicated satellite capacity. At the same time, it’s incredibly easy to operate, even for novices.

There are three models to choose from — with antenna sizes of 0.75, 1.0 and 1.2 metres.

Completely versatile, the uPod can be used as a simple flyaway transmission solution or it can be fitted to any vehicle. From a Mini Clubman to a large OB truck, there are almost no vehicles that it cannot be mounted on.

You pick the vehicle — uPod will do the rest.

And, because all the key components are fitted into the compact pod — including all the RF equipment — there’s plenty of room left in your vehicle for the rest of your kit.

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Testimonials

“ITN’s fleet of 7 uPod trucks are used daily to provide all the live elements of ITV and Channel 4 News bulletins from locations around the world.”
Malcolm Smith, head of operational engineering, ITN

“The uPod has been first on the scene at some of the biggest stories over the past year. It has transformed the way we report news.”
Jackie Faulkner, head of operations, Sky News

“We needed a versatile and compact vehicle, easy to operate for a cameraman alone or together with a journalist, at affordable costs. uPod enables us to combine all of this in a small, easy to use vehicle.”
Wiljan Pongers, TV facilities manager, RTV Noord-Holland

“The performance and reliability of uPod is outstanding.”
Keith Cass, director of technology, ITN

“We now operate uPods across Italy in Rome, Milan, Padua and Turin. It has changed the face of satellite newsgathering in Italy.”
Flavio Maspes, external crews manager, Sky Italia TG24