Kymeta Looks to Start Commercial Trials of Flat-Panel Antenna

While waiting for authorization to operate 6,000 Ku-band broadband service vehicle- and vessel-mounted flat-panel earth stations (see 1702240014), Kymeta wants to start limited commercial trials this spring and summer. An FCC International Bureau application Monday sought special temporary authority for 60 days starting May 15 to operate up to 15 of its vehicle-mounted KyWay1 terminals and up to another five on watercraft. The company has talked about the antennas being targeted at high-throughput connectivity applications including broadband in multiple industries.