We are delighted to announce the appointment of Dave Nicoll as our new Director of Strategic Business. Dave will be building strategic partnerships across the globe to help our clients get the best in service and support for our range of tactical and commercial terminals, from manpack to large deployable multi-band systems.
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What’s new at Holkirk
Holkirk are pleased to announce the appointment of Dave Nicoll as the Strategic Business Director

Acquiring Inclined Orbit Satellites
Our AIM control unit is engineered to track non-geostationary (non-GEO) satellites, including those in inclined orbits. These inclined orbit satellites can present challenges due to their unique movement patterns, but the AIM control unit is equipped with sophisticated functionalities to address these challenges.
Toast rack Search Method
One of the key features of the AIM control unit is its ability to perform a toast rack search. This method utilises the beamwidth of the satellite, the inclination angle, and the estimated position (box centre) of where the satellite should be. By carefully calculating these parameters, the AIM control unit systematically scans the sky, ensuring that the antenna is accurately aligned with the satellite’s position. This process optimises the acquisition and tracking of inclined orbit satellites, providing reliable communication links.
This video show a deployment to SKYNET 4E which has an incliniation of 14º
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Is to empower our customers with the most advanced satellite communication systems, ensuring seamless connectivity even in the most remote and challenging environments.
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Wilstead Business Park
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