Central Coast Uplink Satellite Services
Independent & Responsive
The only independent full service mobile dual path KU/HD satellite transmission unit residing in the county of San Francisco. Our staff offers over 40 years of dependable, reliable and affordable services 24/7. From breaking news to sports, special events and corporate webcasts Central Coast Uplink is your companies ideal choice for critical mission satellite projects in the Bay Area & beyond.
Satellite Services
DUAL PATH KU HD/SDI
2x paths of recently integrated
DIGITAL MPEG 4 HD/SDI and KA IP SYSTEM!
Whether you’re capturing a fast-breaking news story in downtown San Francisco or producing a corporate video in suburban Watsonville, CCU and partners can deliver an experienced crew who focus on creativity and customer service With over two decades of experience, plus state of the art equipment, CCU will meet the unique logistical and production challenges of breaking news and news magazine programming.
Truck & Tech
SNG Rapid Response Truck
CCU’s uplink systems are built on the easily-maneuverable Ford E-350 Super Cargo Van (we don’t stop at weigh stations). Standard ENG duties run through fully proven rack electronics. For SNG operation, the Alpha AVL 1.8 satellite antenna is integrated with a GPS auto positioner, 2x ADTEC EN91 encoders offering 2 paths of digital KU, fully redundant power source and other advanced digital components to provide today’s highest levels of reliability rock-solid performance.
Coverage Area
- Only indie HD truck in San Francisco
- Serving the S.F. Bay Area, West Coast & Western US
- Rapid Rapid Response in the Greater Bay Area
- Hours from Reno to Redding to San Luis Obispo and other West Coast Locations
- Extended Coverage Throughout the Western US
IP Services
Offering unrivaled flexibility our satellite IP systems are a perfect solution for in-the-field IP applications. Based on compact and lightweight satellite technology our systems deploy in minutes in any location, enabling content delivery and communications quickly and effectively wherever you need it.
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ENG & EFP Crews
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We have producers, directors, camera operators and sound technicians that can provide network quality HD or SD support for ANY assignment.
Check out our great truck and crew deals with fully equipped network experienced EFP/ENG crews.
Clients
ABC News • CBS News • NBC • MSNBC • CNBC • CNN.com • BBC • ESPN • Reuters • CourtTV.com • CBS Sports • NASA TV • ABC Sports • Weather Channel • Golf Channel • APTN • C-SPAN • PBS • NBC Sports • Fox Sports Net • Emmys (ABC) • LinkTV • KCET • Bloomberg • ETV • HP • Speed Channel • Entertainment Tonight • ON24 • PAC 12 • Current • Platinum Television Group • Al Jazeera America • Democracy Now • ESPN Classic • GlobeCast
Customer Service
Our goal is: “Excellence beyond your Xpectations”
We are customer service focused: Our Independent ownership allows our growing list of national & local clients excellence beyond expectations, superior customer service and unsurpassed reliability. 24/7
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Need a WebCast?, VNR? or SMT?
CCU and Video storytelling will help coordinate your event and feed it via satellite or microwave to radio and television stations worldwide. CCU’s partners offer a turnkey video news release service package including audio/visual production and satellite broadcast.
Client Testimonials
Thanks so much for all of your service today, Randy! Client was very happy with all and I know we were as well. I hope we can do more work soon.
Michael Masar. Senior Producer ON24. 07-2014
“Randy, I really appreciate your professionalism on the test and show days, as well as your willingness to work with the hotel and other satellite truck to get everything lined up well ahead of the event for me. Your help was exactly what I needed out there so thank you!”
“I hope to have a chance to work with you again in the future and I will absolutely be recommending you to anyone who needs transmission services in the region.”
Dan Pearson Vice President – Allied Production Services
We’ve used Randy many times to help us with live shots when our own satellite truck is not available. He knows his stuff, hustles to get us our shots and is a pleasure to work with.”
Top qualities: Personable, On Time, High Integrity
Peter Ornstein, senior producer. CNN San Francisco, Ca.
Randy. We had a blast working with you and sincerely appreciate all your hard work & assistance. Everything went as smoothly as we can ever hope. You were a pleasure to work with and I hope to see you again down the road.
Mikel MinorSr. Coordinating ProducerBYUtv Sports
“Randy is great! He is always so professional and CNN has been pleased with his work everytime
we hire his satellite truck.”
Shawanda Brooks
Senior Satellite Operations Manager. Turner Broadcast Newtwork.
We’ve used Randy many times to help us with live shots when our own satellite truck is not available. He knows his stuff, hustles to get us our shots and is a pleasure to work with.”
Top qualities: Personable, On Time, High Integrity
Peter Ornstein, senior producer. CNN San Francisco, Ca.
Randy. We had a blast working with you and sincerely appreciate all your hard work & assistance. Everything went as smoothly as we can ever hope. You were a pleasure to work with and I hope to see you again down the road.
Mikel MinorSr. Coordinating ProducerBYUtv Sports
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