Skybrokers installed a refurbished VertexRSI 7.2m antenna in Qaanaaq, the Northernmost town in Greenland
This was the most challenging project ever done! An used and refurbished VertexRSI 7.2m antenna was installed and prepared with extra de-icing elements for installation in harsh weather conditions in this Arctic environment. The city of Qaanaaq and surrounding settlements will have a better internet connection using this antenna that will be pointed at the Amazonas Nexus satellite at 61° West, operated by Hispasat satellite operator.
Skybrokers team installed, aligned and tested the antenna successfully in August and September 2021 for Tele Post Greenland, that recently changed its name into Tusass. The installation was finished just before winter arrived! We did it ‘the Greenland way’, using the resources that were locally available.
Please check out the amazing pictures that we made during the installation in Qaanaaq as well as the surrounding areas, the Ice Sheet and the Northernmost settlement Siorapaluk with the Verhoeff Glacier in Robertson Bay!
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- Qaanaaq, northernmost town in Greenland.
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- Typical house in Qaanaaq.
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- Antenna hub is being positioned and leveled.
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- Assembly of the radials.
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- Assembly of the radials.
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- Assembly of the radials.
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- Antenna backframe assembled.
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- Antenna backframe assembled.
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- Panels were secured with lumber.
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- Reflector panels installed.
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- Reflector panels installed.
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- Reflector readied.
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- Special de-icing installed.
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- Pedestal legs lifted to the base.
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- Pedestal Mount lifted with an excavator.
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- Pedestal Mount lifted with an excavator.
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- Reflector lifted on pedestal.
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- Reflector lifted on pedestal using an excavator.
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- Antenna erected. Now the work starts!
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- Reflector lifted on pedestal.
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- Installing the pol drive in the hub.
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- Installation of the subreflector assy.
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- Installation of the de-icing enclosure.
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- Installation of the de-icing enclosure.
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- Installation of the de-icing enclosure.
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- Finishing the installation.
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- Siorapaluk, northernmost settlement in Greenland.
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- Our team made an awesome day trip to this remote village.
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- The almighty Verhoeff Glacier in Robertson Bay, Greenland.
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- One of the many icebergs in Greenland.
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- Aerial view of Qaanaaq.
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- Air Greenland stop-over in Narvik.
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- Standing on the Ice Sheet with view on Qaanaaq.
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- Greenland Ice Sheet.
