Why not use an electrical vehicle to travel across the planet instead of walking? It could have carried a larger comms rig to punch through the interference.
Instead of using 'recalibrating', just use focusing. Unless recalibrate has been redefined in the future.
Use a probe instead of a person to check something out. Also if there are potential comms issues, send a pair of probes. One to investigate, one to relay comms.
Were they able to have medical data, but not comms?
I'd like to know why the comms relay was so close to the debris field. Couldn't it have been placed farther away?
Only three main characters currently (CO, XO, Science officer)
Klingon leader is politicking, selecting people to meet the Federation and die, and challenging anyone who believes otherwise. The first died and was turned into a martyr. His brother doubted and the leader doubted his honor. Then the no-family-name stepped up and showed his fanaticism.
Bridge had windows, but no shades to cover them (and the shades could have had displays on the inside).
That 'new star' occurring was hot news in the Federation ('trending')
Overall, the first episode didn't grab me quite as much as I wanted. Hopefully CBS pulls a stunt where they release it on their web site, but also on the television, but delayed. 1 month might be right.