TUYAD MEETS INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES ON THE SECOND DAY OF CANTON FAIR

The Telecommunications Satellite and Electronics Business People Association (TUYAD) continued its engagement with international industry representatives on the second day of the Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou, China.

TUYAD Chairman Hayrettin Özaydın, accompanied by Kenan Işık, Chairman of the Board of Atılımtek Climate Systems, a corporate member of TUYAD, held meetings with industry representatives during the fair.

As part of these engagements, TUYAD met with Deniz Güllü, Chairman of the Board of Rose Elektronik, a corporate member of TUYAD; Cihangir Ayana, Founder of SungateTV; Mehmet Atmaca, Founder of Onvo Elektronik; and representatives of Gongren Antenna. Discussions focused on industry developments, emerging technologies, and potential cooperation opportunities.

TUYAD continues to strengthen communication among industry stakeholders and foster new business partnerships through its participation in international trade fairs.

A Stronger Türkiye Through Transparency, Justice and the Rule of Law

Türkiye is one of the countries with tremendous potential thanks to its production capacity, industrial infrastructure, entrepreneurial human resources, young population, and strategic location. It is our common desire to make proper use of this potential, to strengthen our industry domestically, to have a greater voice in international markets, and to further enhance our country’s prestige among the nations of the world. However, achieving this goal does not depend solely on producing more, exporting more, or attracting more investment. For economic development to be lasting and sustainable, the principles of transparency, justice, the rule of law, and equality must be firmly established.

Trust is one of the most fundamental elements of economic and social life. In order for citizens, industrialists, investors, entrepreneurs, and international business partners to look to the future with confidence, the rules in a country must be clear, understandable, and predictable. Transparency is of great importance precisely at this point. Ensuring that decision-making processes are understandable, reducing uncertainty in implementation, and subjecting everyone to the same rules strengthen the sense of trust both in society and in the business world.

When making investments, our industrialists want to be able to see what lies ahead, plan for the future, and be confident that they will receive the return for their efforts. When our entrepreneurs develop an idea, begin production, or enter a new market, they want to know the rules they will face. For both domestic and foreign investors, one of the most important factors is that the legal system of the country in which they invest is reliable and predictable. For this reason, transparency, justice, and the rule of law should be regarded not only as social values, but also as fundamental elements of a strong economic structure.

The equal application of justice to everyone not only strengthens the sense of trust within society but also enables economic activities to be carried out in a healthier environment. A system in which the law does not change according to individuals, institutions, or economic power, and in which everyone has the same rights and responsibilities, increases confidence in the future of the country. Ensuring that avenues for seeking legal remedies are open, fair, and effective is a determining factor in many areas, from investment decisions to commercial relations.

A strong understanding of the rule of law directly affects not only the current activities of industrialists and investors but also their long-term plans. This is because capital, investment, and production favor an environment of trust. Economic activity increases in a country where uncertainty is reduced, rules are clear, and contracts and rights are protected. Producers invest more boldly, entrepreneurs move into new fields, and foreign investors become more willing to establish longer-term partnerships.

Türkiye’s international reputation is also closely related to these issues. Today, countries are not evaluated solely according to the size of their economies. The reliability of their institutions, the functioning of their legal systems, their level of transparency, the predictability of their investment environment, and the conditions for fair competition are also among the important indicators that determine their position in the global economy. A stronger image for Türkiye in these areas will contribute positively not only to our country’s political and economic reputation but also to the strength of Turkish companies in international markets.

For Turkish industrialists to become stronger in global markets, for our brands to gain greater recognition, and for our companies to achieve a more advantageous position in international partnerships, it is of great importance that our country has a high level of institutional reliability. This is because a company represents not only its own brand but also the economic and legal reliability of the country to which it belongs. As Türkiye’s prestige increases, the capacity of Turkish companies to conduct international business, access financing, establish partnerships, and strengthen their bargaining power will also increase.

Strengthening transparency also contributes to preventing unfair competition in economic life. In an economic system where the rules are applied equally to everyone, merit, efficiency, quality, and innovation come to the forefront. This helps our industry gain genuine competitiveness. An economy in which the success of producers is based not on privileges, but on the work they perform, the technology they develop, the quality they provide, and the added value they create becomes healthier and more resilient.

Türkiye has significant opportunities ahead. At a time when global supply chains are being reshaped, technology is transforming production methods, and new economic centers are emerging, Türkiye possesses important advantages through its strong industrial infrastructure and geographical location. In order for these advantages to be transformed into lasting economic gains, an investment environment that inspires confidence must be continuously developed.

Long-term predictability is particularly important for businesses operating in the industrial sector. Industrial investments are not made on the basis of short-term decisions, but through planning that spans many years. Establishing factories, investing in technology, developing qualified human resources, entering export markets, and gaining international competitiveness all require a long-term vision. Therefore, ensuring that industrialists feel secure both legally and economically is a fundamental requirement for increasing our country’s production capacity.

Türkiye’s development is not solely the responsibility of certain institutions or particular segments of society. Public institutions, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, universities, professional organizations, and all segments of society must act with a shared sense of responsibility. A culture of common sense, dialogue, and consensus should be strengthened on issues concerning the future of our country. An understanding in which different views can be expressed freely, criticism is regarded as part of development, and everyone shares the common goal of Türkiye’s progress is also of great importance for social unity.

As TUYAD (Telecommunications, Satellite and Electronics Industrialists and Businesspeople Association), we believe in Türkiye’s production capacity, the entrepreneurial spirit of our industrialists, and the abilities of our people. We believe that the potential our country possesses can be carried much further. To achieve this, we attach importance to strengthening mechanisms that support an environment of trust in every area of the economy, industry, and social life.

Transparency, justice, and the rule of law are not values that weaken a country; on the contrary, they are values that strengthen it. As these values become firmly established, citizens’ trust in the state, investors’ trust in the economy, industrialists’ confidence in the future, and the international community’s confidence in Türkiye will increase. As trust grows, investment will increase, production will become stronger, employment will expand, exports will grow, and Türkiye will achieve a stronger position in the global economy.

We regard the goal of a Türkiye that produces more, exports more, develops its technology, gives hope to its young people, provides confidence to investors, and increases its international prestige with each passing day as a shared vision for the future.

A Türkiye in which justice is equal for everyone, the rule of law is guaranteed, and institutions are transparent and accountable will be much stronger not only economically but also in terms of social peace and international prestige.

Türkiye has the potential to achieve this. Türkiye’s industrialists, entrepreneurs, employees, and young people have the strength to make it happen.

Türkiye deserves this.

Hayrettin ÖZAYDIN
President of TUYAD
Telecommunications, Satellite and Electronics Industrialists and Businesspeople Association

INFORMATION ON TKGS APPROVAL PROCEDURES

As TUYAD – Telecommunications, Satellite and Electronics Industrialists and Businesspeople Association, we have been diligently carrying out TKGS approval activities for many years in order to ensure that industry stakeholders and end users do not encounter any issues during broadcast transitions, updates, and technical changes implemented within the TÜRKSAT broadcasting infrastructure.

The continuous development of technology in the satellite broadcasting industry, the updating of channel lists, the addition of new broadcasts, and occasional changes to existing broadcasting parameters make it increasingly important for receiving devices to remain fully compatible with the current broadcasting infrastructure. In this context, TKGS compatibility plays an important role in ensuring that users can access broadcasts accurately and without interruption.

What is TKGS?

TKGS (TÜRKSAT Channel Update System) is a system that enables channel lists and broadcasting information related to television and radio channels transmitted via TÜRKSAT satellites to be automatically kept up to date on compatible devices.

Thanks to TKGS, the need for users to manually search for channels or rearrange their channel lists following changes in channel frequencies or broadcasting parameters is significantly reduced. On supported devices, the system enables updated channel information to be received automatically and allows channel lists to be maintained in an orderly and up-to-date manner.

For this reason, TKGS compatibility should not be regarded solely as a technical feature. It is also an important element in maintaining a satisfactory end-user experience, ensuring smooth broadcast transitions, and preserving the compatibility of devices with the TÜRKSAT broadcasting infrastructure.

TKGS Approval Must Be Obtained Separately for Each Brand and Each Model

One of the key points that manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other companies operating in our industry should pay particular attention to is that TKGS approval is not a general approval granted to an entire brand.

The TKGS approval process must be carried out separately for every brand and every individual device model.

The fact that a particular model of a brand has obtained TKGS approval does not mean that other models belonging to the same brand are automatically approved. Since hardware, software, user interfaces, channel update mechanisms, and technical operating principles may differ from one model to another, each model already placed on the market or planned for market introduction must undergo the relevant approval procedure separately.

Accordingly, it is of great importance for companies to verify the TKGS approval status of their new products before placing them on the market and to complete the necessary applications in a timely manner.

TKGS Compatibility Is Important for Smooth Broadcast Transitions

During technical changes and broadcast transitions carried out within the TÜRKSAT broadcasting system, devices that have not completed the necessary compatibility procedures in advance may encounter issues such as channel update problems, incorrect channel ordering, difficulties in accessing broadcasts, or similar end-user problems.

At TUYAD, one of our primary objectives is to help prevent both operational difficulties for industry companies and disruptions to broadcast access for end users during such transition periods.

For this reason, TKGS approval procedures should not be regarded merely as a certification or technical verification process. They should also be considered an important compatibility process that supports the proper functioning of the industry and contributes to end-user satisfaction.

TUYAD Continues Its Work in Support of the Industry

TUYAD has been carrying out TKGS approval activities for many years in line with the needs of the industry and continues to provide the necessary guidance and support to companies throughout these processes.

Today, our work continues with the objective of ensuring that manufacturers, importers, distributors, and other industry stakeholders do not encounter technical difficulties during TÜRKSAT broadcast transitions, that devices available on the market operate in full compatibility with the broadcasting infrastructure, and that end users can continue to access broadcast services without interruption.

We therefore remind all industry companies of the importance of taking TKGS compatibility into consideration for both their existing and newly introduced product ranges and of completing the required TKGS approval process separately for each brand and each model.

Companies wishing to obtain detailed information regarding the execution of the TKGS approval process, application requirements, necessary technical procedures, and the process itself may contact TUYAD via email at bilgi@tuyad.org or by phone at 0553 228 98 60.

For the sustainable development of our industry, the reliable operation of the broadcasting infrastructure, and an uninterrupted television viewing experience for end users, we encourage all relevant companies to complete the necessary TKGS approval procedures in a timely manner.

TUYAD
Telecommunications, Satellite and Electronics Industrialists and Businesspeople Association

DVB-T2: A New Digital Era in Television Broadcasting

Television broadcasting is undergoing a significant transformationalongside the rapid development of technology. In addition tosatellite, cable, and internet-based television services, terrestrialtelevision broadcasting is also becoming digital. At the centerof this transformation is DVB-T2 technology.

What Is DVB-T2?

DVB-T2 stands for “Digital Video Broadcasting – Second Generation Terrestrial.” In simple terms, it is a next-generationbroadcasting technology that enables television signals to be transmitted digitally through terrestrial transmitters directlyto viewers.

In traditional analogue terrestrial television broadcasting, eachtelevision channel requires a significant amount of frequencycapacity. DVB-T2, however, makes it possible to use theavailable frequency spectrum much more efficiently.

As a result, several television channels can be transmitteddigitally within a single broadcast package. In the broadcastingindustry, this structure is known as a “multiplex.”

Does DVB-T2 Require a Satellite Dish or Internet Connection?

One of the most important advantages of DVB-T2 for consumersis that it does not require either a satellite dish or an internet connection.

DVB-T2 broadcasts are transmitted directly from terrestrialbroadcasting towers to a television antenna.

Depending on the coverage area and signal strength at theviewer’s location, broadcasts may be received using: a smallindoor UHF antenna, a window or balcony antenna or a rooftopantenna.

This means that viewers do not consume internet data or requirean active internet connection to watch television. DVB-T2 can also provide an alternative television reception method in buildings where the installation of satellite dishes is difficult orrestricted.

What Are the Advantages of DVB-T2?

DVB-T2 represents much more than simply replacing analoguebroadcasting with digital transmission. It offers importantadvantages for both broadcasters and viewers.

Thanks to more efficient use of frequency spectrum, a greaternumber of television channels can be transmitted within thesame frequency capacity.

The technology also enables the efficient transmission of high-definition HD television services. With suitable infrastructure andsufficient broadcasting capacity, it can also support higher-resolution television technologies.

Digital transmission significantly reduces many of the imageproblems commonly associated with analogue broadcasting, suchas snow, ghosting, and interference. In areas with sufficient signalstrength, viewers can receive clearer images and more stablesound quality.

Modern digital transmitter systems can also contribute to moreefficient broadcasting infrastructure and, in the long term, helpreduce energy consumption and operating costs.

Is DVB-T2 Being Used in Türkiye?

Türkiye has adopted DVB-T2 as the standard for digitalterrestrial television broadcasting. The Radio and TelevisionSupreme Council of Türkiye, RTÜK, has also prepared theNational DVB-T2 Digital Terrestrial Television Frequency Plan.

Significant developments in DVB-T2 broadcasting have takenplace in Türkiye during 2026. Digital terrestrial televisionbroadcasts from the Çamlıca Tower in Istanbul represent an important step toward the wider deployment of the technology.

According to information published by TUYAD in the February2026 edition of Dijital Yaşam, 17 television channels were beingtransmitted via two DVB-T2 multiplexes from Çamlıca Tower.

The same assessment also stated that work was continuing toexpand digital terrestrial broadcasting infrastructure in majorcities including Ankara, İzmir, Bursa, Adana, Antalya, Gaziantep, Konya, Malatya, and Trabzon.

An important point should be emphasized: DVB-T2 broadcastingin Türkiye is still in a development and deployment phase. Therefore, the number of available channels, frequencies used, and broadcasts that can be received may vary depending on the city and transmitter coverage area. For this reason, it wouldnot be accurate to state that the same number of DVB-T2 channelscan currently be received everywhere in Türkiye.

Can My Television Receive DVB-T2 Broadcasts?

To receive DVB-T2 broadcasts, a television must have a DVB-T2-compatible tuner or receiver.

Many television models manufactured in recent years alreadyinclude DVB-T2 support. Consumers can check the technicalspecifications or user manual of their television for the “DVB-T2” designation.

Users whose televisions do not include DVB-T2 support do not necessarily need to replace their television. Existing televisionscan also receive DVB-T2 broadcasts by using an external DVB-T2 set-top box or receiver.

Viewers with a DVB-T2-compatible television and a suitableantenna can scan for available broadcasts through the television’sterrestrial or digital channel search menu, provided they arelocated within a DVB-T2 coverage area.

Why Is DVB-T2 Important?

Terrestrial broadcasting should not simply be regarded as an alternative to satellite, cable, or internet television. Rather, it is an important broadcasting infrastructure that complements thesetechnologies.

Its ability to deliver television services to large audiences withoutrequiring an internet connection, its efficient use of frequencyspectrum, and its potential to provide a strong nationalbroadcasting infrastructure mean that DVB-T2 is expected to playan increasingly important role in Türkiye’s television broadcastingsector.

Developing Türkiye’s existing terrestrial broadcastinginfrastructure through next-generation digital technologiespresents significant opportunities for viewers, broadcasters, manufacturers, installers, and the wider broadcasting industry.

As TUYAD, we will continue to support the accuratecommunication of next-generation broadcasting technologies, particularly DVB-T2, to both the industry and the public, while encouraging the widespread adoption of suitablereceiver and antenna systems and contributing to thedevelopment of Türkiye’s digital broadcasting infrastructure.

DVB-T2 represents the next generation of television receptionthrough terrestrial antennas and the digital future of terrestrial broadcasting.

 

TUYAD

Telecommunication Satellite and Electronic IndustrialistsBusiness People Association

LOW EARTH ORBIT SATELLITES ARE BECOMING A NEW ELEMENT OF STRATEGIC POWER

Rapid advances in satellite technologies are significantlytransforming the role of space. In particular, Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites should no longer be viewed solely as systemsused for communications, internet access, observation, positioning, and navigation.

New-generation small satellites, which can be produced at lowercost, deployed into orbit more rapidly, and equipped with highmobility and maneuverability, are increasingly taking on criticalroles not only in civilian and commercial applications, but also in intelligence, reconnaissance, surveillance, early warning, target detection, secure communications, and defense.

One of the most significant developments in this new era is thepotential for such systems to evolve, through the integration of advanced technologies, into dual-use platforms capable not only of defensive functions but also of active intervention andoffensive operations.

A highly maneuverable satellite may be capable of approachinganother satellite in orbit, tracking its movements, or carrying outelectronic or physical actions that could affect its mission. Suchcapabilities are fundamentally changing the understanding of security in space. Likewise, these platforms may in the future be considered as components of anti-satellite (ASAT) systems, electronic warfare assets, or strategic platforms capable of carrying different mission payloads.

These developments demonstrate that the future of satellitetechnologies will depend not only on communications capacity, but also increasingly on maneuverability, autonomous missionmanagement, precision positioning, inter-satellitecommunications, resilience against electronic warfare, spacesituational awareness, and orbital security.

LEO constellations consisting of hundreds or even thousands of small satellites offer a more distributed and flexible architecturecompared with traditional large satellite systems. Their ability tomaintain overall system functionality even if one or severalsatellites become unavailable makes such architecturesincreasingly important from both economic and strategicperspectives.

For this reason, competition among nations in space is no longerlimited to the question of “who can launch more satellites.” Thereal competition is increasingly defined by who can developsatellites faster, operate large numbers of satellites in a coordinated manner, detect orbital threats at an early stage, protect national space infrastructure, and, when necessary, develop capabilities to counter or intervene against opposingsystems.

Space is therefore becoming much more than an environment forcommunications, broadcasting, and information technologies. It is emerging as a new domain of economic independence, technological superiority, national security, and militarydeterrence. In the coming period, possessing space technologieswill be important, but the ability to develop these technologieswith domestic capabilities and establish a sustainable nationalspace ecosystem will be equally strategic.

As TUYAD (Telecommunication Satellite and Electronic Industrialists Business People Association) , we closely followdevelopments in satellite technologies, electroniccommunications, LEO systems, space-based communicationsinfrastructure, and next-generation technologies. Wecontribute to and support initiatives aimed at strengtheningTürkiye’s technological capabilities, domestic productioncapacity, and global competitiveness in these strategic fields.

 

TUYAD

Telecommunication Satellite and Electronic IndustrialistsBusiness People Association