We are excited to announce that TUYAD will be participating in the CABSAT 2025 Exhibition, taking place in Dubai from May 13–15.
We invite you to visit us at our booth S1 L42, where we will be representing our industry, our association, and our members.
For more information, please contact: international@tuyad.org
Stay tuned!

With the increase in television broadcasting services, viewers have faced difficulties keeping their set-top boxes and televisions up to date for TÜRKSAT satellites. To address this, TÜRKSAT launched a new channel update system (TKGS) in 2013. TKGS is used by many satellite receiver and Smart TV manufacturers to eliminate the challenges of standard channel search methods.

The system operates via software integrated into the device during manufacturing. For the software to be added to the product, it must meet certain standards and quality requirements.

How to Access the TKGS System?
To ensure widespread adoption of TKGS across all satellite receivers, TÜRKSAT collaborates with the Satellite Receiver Manufacturers Association (TUYAD). TÜRKSAT provides this service free of charge to satellite receiver manufacturers.

TÜRKSAT supplies the required data for TKGS, eliminating the need for each company to generate and broadcast its own data.
Although some satellite receivers currently offer update support, with the expansion of TKGS, this service will become standardized and continuously available. As a result, all satellite receiver and Smart TV users in Turkey will receive real-time updates on frequency changes of channels broadcasting via our satellites.

The additional capacity provided by the TURKSAT 4A communications satellite operating at 42° East has increased the number of TV and radio broadcasts and enabled more TV channels to offer their HD versions via TÜRKSAT satellites. Moreover, new channels are continuously being added to our channel list.

With the new software updates, the latest channel lists can be installed, allowing end-users to watch or listen to new channels without taking any action.

The latest update was made on December 16, 2024, and the channel lists were updated with the new software.
All encrypted and free-to-air channels broadcasting via TÜRKSAT satellites are transmitted through TÜRKSAT’s four different communication satellites. No additional antenna is required to view these broadcasts. Channels on all unidirectional satellites are updated simultaneously.

While the frequencies of channels on TÜRKSAT satellites occasionally change, no modifications to existing antenna settings are necessary.
With correctly configured frequency settings, satellite receivers can receive high-quality broadcasts from TÜRKSAT satellites.

How to Configure Current and New Frequency Settings on TÜRKSAT Satellites?
For satellite receivers compatible with the TÜRKSAT Channel Update System (TKGS), no configuration is necessary — receivers and televisions automatically update to new frequencies.

Satellite receivers that are not compatible with TKGS must have their frequency settings configured and network scanning performed. For devices without TKGS software approval, manual adjustments must be made. These settings must be completed either by the end-user or service personnel.

Detailed information on installation and setup can be found at TÜRKSAT’s official page: https://uydu.turksat.com.tr/tr/kilavuzlar/canak-anten-ve-uydu-alicisi-kurulumu

Below is the list of TKGS-approved software and certified brands for your reference. Devices claimed to have TKGS approval but not included in this list do not possess officially certified software or updates.

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Communication is crucial during an earthquake, and the ability to transmit communication without cables can only be achieved through satellite technologies. The VSAT (Very Small Aperture Terminal) system, which provides continuous broadband satellite internet service, refers to small (80 cm) antenna-based satellite ground stations. VSAT is a system that enables two-way satellite internet communication between geographically distant locations through a “central ground station” (Hub station).

TUYAD’s Role in Disaster Situations

TUYAD provides training for the installation and activation of these systems during AFED (Acil Felaket ve Afet Durumu – Emergency Disaster and Emergency Situation), storing the details of trained individuals in a CRM system, and calling on these individuals for duty when needed.

VSAT systems play a crucial role in communication during disaster recovery and emergency response. Given that it is impossible to predict when and where an earthquake or disaster will occur, most of the time, these events quickly disable infrastructure. Those living in the affected area, as well as those wishing to provide assistance, will turn to mobile devices for communication. However, when infrastructure is damaged, communication becomes impossible.

In these situations, VSAT technology is the key to maintaining communication. Satellites serving the region are critical here. For Turkey, TÜRKSAT and Eutelsat satellites are among the easiest sources of VSAT services.

TÜRKSAT KU and KA band VSAT systems keep a sufficient stock of terminals for emergency communications during disasters. These terminals are deployed by volunteer installation teams, ready to be activated across Turkey.

The Importance of Quick Communication Setup During Emergencies

In a disaster scenario, the ability to establish connections as quickly as possible is truly a matter of life and death. Ensuring that disaster response teams and the general public can quickly establish communication is vital.

VSAT installation training is offered by TUYAD to anyone across Turkey who wishes to participate. Since it is impossible to predict when and where an earthquake will occur, all trained individuals are called to duty during such events. This work is carried out on a voluntary basis, and we extend our gratitude to all the volunteers who have contributed to communication services during emergencies.

The installation of these systems is critical for establishing communication in places where help is needed, both during and before/after the rescue efforts.

The Need for Assistance in the Field During a Disaster

In disaster situations, field teams will constantly need additional personnel. Furthermore, the accessibility of these teams is of great importance. In such cases, priority should be given to VSAT installation teams.

The role of VSAT terminals in emergency communication during disasters became crystal clear during the most recent earthquake. The activation of these systems, through TUYAD’s VSAT group integration, and the rapid deployment of registered personnel in the affected regions enabled communication to be re-established.

Communication Saves Lives

During an earthquake, communication is the most important factor in saving lives. VSAT is the only means of establishing communication in an affected region where the infrastructure has been damaged.

VSAT installation teams may have to travel long distances and face challenging conditions to reach the disaster zone, carrying sensitive equipment. Upon arrival, they work to set up and activate the equipment, often without any prior communication infrastructure in place.

VSAT deployment teams, having received specialized training, require only electrical power (typically supplied by generators) to operate. By racing against time, they install the VSAT antenna, make the necessary precise adjustments, and quickly connect to the internet, making a significant impact on disaster recovery efforts.

The Importance of Training and Certification

During a disaster, all satellite operators reserve their entire capacity for use in the affected regions. Equipment is stocked, but the critical aspect is the installation and activation process, which is only possible with trained human resources. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to all VSAT installers for their dedication during disaster situations.

TUYAD’s free volunteer installation training programs and the certification obtained afterward provide participants with valuable knowledge and skills about satellite operations and equipment. This not only makes them experts in satellite communication during emergencies but also prepares them for everyday satellite operations. In disaster recovery, the priority is always to save lives.

Conclusion and Gratitude

VSAT systems are of paramount importance for communication during earthquakes and other disasters. Rescue teams are working with incredible dedication to save people as quickly as possible from the affected areas. As TUYAD, we thank all the volunteers who contributed to emergency efforts and inform you that we will continue our volunteer installation training programs.

Introduction

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that, since the mid-20th century, has been the dream of scientists and engineers, but has only gained significant momentum in the past decade. Its role is growing day by day in our daily lives, business environments, and industrial production. This article comprehensively examines the historical roots of AI, how individuals have incorporated AI technology into both their personal and professional lives, its positive and negative impacts on society and lifestyles, and how it is integrated into high-tech sectors such as electronics, communications, satellites, space, and aviation—analyzing what these applications mean for both employees and company owners.

1. The History of AI Use and Its Place in Daily Life

Historical Development and Foundations

The origins of artificial intelligence can be traced back to the question posed by Alan Turing, “Can machines think?”, in the 1950s. The 1956 Dartmouth Conference, with contributions from pioneers such as John McCarthy, Marvin Minsky, and Claude Shannon, marked the official recognition of AI as a discipline. Although early on, limited computing power and a lack of data restricted the scope of AI applications, the development of expert systems in the 1980s led to the first practical examples in fields like finance, medicine, and engineering.

The 1990s witnessed the evolution of machine learning algorithms, and with the advent of big data, deep learning, and neural network-based methods in the late 2000s and 2010s, AI became central to both individuals’ lives and institutions.

AI Applications in Daily Life

• Mobile Assistants and Personal Devices: Applications such as Siri, Google Assistant, and Alexa use natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques to understand voice commands and meet users’ needs in managing schedules, accessing information, and automating home functions. These systems are trained using transformer architectures (e.g., BERT, GPT) and continuously improve through feedback.
• Finance and Banking: AI is used in fraud detection, credit risk analysis, and algorithmic investment strategies by analyzing millions of transactions in real time, identifying unusual patterns, and enabling preventive measures. For instance, deep learning algorithms forecast future risks based on historical transaction data.
• Healthcare: In areas such as medical image analysis, disease diagnosis, drug discovery, and robotic surgery, AI employs convolutional neural networks (CNNs) and other deep learning methods to detect abnormalities in images, facilitating early diagnosis and personalized treatment processes.
• Education: Digital learning platforms tailored to an individual’s pace and style of learning offer personalized curricula through AI algorithms. These systems analyze a student’s past performance to provide targeted support in areas where improvement is needed.
• E-commerce and Digital Marketing: AI systems that analyze user behavior offer personalized product recommendations, optimize customer service through chatbots, and dynamically adjust pricing strategies to enhance competitive strength.
• Transportation: Autonomous vehicles, smart traffic management systems, and logistics optimization employ AI to process sensor data continuously, make real-time decisions, and improve traffic flow.

2. The Impacts of AI on Society and Our Lifestyles

Positive Impacts

• Efficiency and Speed: AI enables the automation of routine tasks, allowing people to focus on more creative and strategic roles. For example, businesses can make faster and more accurate decisions by analyzing big data.
• Personalized Experiences: AI offers solutions tailored to individual needs in fields ranging from education to healthcare, thereby enhancing the quality of life.
• Risk Management and Security: In financial transactions and cybersecurity, AI detects anomalies to minimize risks.
• Innovation: With its capacity for continuous learning and adaptation, AI opens the door to new business models and technological advancements.

Negative Impacts

• Workforce Transformation: Increased automation poses the risk of job loss for workers engaged in repetitive tasks, necessitating a transformation in professional skills.
• Privacy and Ethical Issues: The extensive use of big data and the lack of transparency in algorithms can lead to data security and ethical challenges.
• Dependency and Social Interaction: Growing reliance on digital systems may reduce face-to-face communication and social interaction.
• Technological Inequality: Differences in access to AI technologies can lead to new forms of inequality within society.