FCC Mulls Broadband Network for Public Safety Nov 14, 2009
"We need to remember that legacy LAN mobile radio services will be with us for a long time," he said. "This is why our mission is to promote compatibility and interoperability.". (SmallBusinessComputing)
Tyco to sell Dulmison Oct 27, 2009
Tyco Electronics (NYSE:TEL) makes electronic components; infrastructure components and systems for telecommunications and energy companies; and products and systems for mobile radio networks. It also builds underseas electronic telecommunications systems. (Philadelphia Business Journal, PA)
Smallest Nanoantennas For High-speed Data Networks Oct 26, 2009
Today, this technology is applied in many areas of everyday life, for instance, in mobile radio communication or satellite reception of broadcasting programs. Communication between the transmitter and receiver reaches highest efficiency, if the total length of the dipole antennas corresponds to about half of the wavelength of the electromagnetic wave. (Science Daily)
Contractors go toe-to-toe over mobile radio business Oct 14, 2009
Lawrence spoke recently about the outcome of network tests, boosting communications infrastructure in Afghanistan, and dealing with staff shortages and budgetary challenges. Boeing defends JTRS GMR work, while Harris demonstrates its own capabilities. (FCW.com)
School board set to revise cell phone policy for bus drivers Oct 13, 2009
The primary communication system for bus drivers is a mobile radio installed on all buses. If the radio fails and the bus driver has a critical reason for using a cell phone, the driver must park the bus and turn off the engine first. (Florida Today)
Catching Up: Radios remain a problem area Oct 6, 2009
In a Sentinel story last August, Sherman was highly critical of the mobile radio units in his police cruisers, concerned that routine signal losses are going to put his 12 officers in harms way. Fourteen months later, the chiefs feelings have not changed. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
MyVocal Unveils the First Personalized Mobile Audio Content Service for Commuters Sep 23, 2009
Users can control the service with simple spoken commands which makes MyVocal an ideal on-demand mobile radio available anytime, anywhere. "MyVocal is a simple application that can change your life," says Alex Patsko, CEO & Founder of MyVocal. (PR Newswire)
WebTech Wireless Receives Order for 3,500 Locators From Cybit Ltd. for European Fleet Telematics Market Aug 25, 2009
Cybit Ltd. is the UK's leading provider of advanced vehicle tracking solutions, and is one of six subsidiary companies of Cybit PLC. Cybit PLC is a global force in Telematics, operating in three core sectors: internet-based vehicle telematics, marine economic exclusion zone (EEZ) management, and private mobile radio (PMR). Cybit delivers a range of wireless, web-based solutions for the management and monitoring of remote assets. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Underwriters Laboratories Offers CTIA Battery Certification Service Aug 25, 2009
CTIA is an international non-profit membership association founded in 1984 to represent all sectors of wireless communications - cellular, personal communication services and enhanced specialized mobile radio. CTIA provides a range of services to assist the industry with the complex task of checking and evaluating wireless devices. (PR Newswire)
Uganda: Fishermen Get Connected on L. Victoria Jul 30, 2009
The rescue facilities involve an automated rescue boat fitted with mobile radio communication equipment that coordinates between the lake and the onshore rescue coordination centre. Once an accident occurs on the lake, the victim using their mobile phone alerts the coordination centre and immediately a rescue team is dispatched. (allAfrica.com)
Wyoming DOT deploys Project 25-compliant two-way radios Jul 10, 2009
The ability to locate our first responders in real time required connecting global positioning satellite fleet management solutions from different manufacturers directly to a Project 25-compliant mobile radio, said Larry Sheridan, project manager for the Wyoming Department of Transportation. These radios are to be used on WyoLink, our 40-site statewide digital trunked Project 25-compliant public safety communications system. (FCW.com)
Scalable Network Technologies Awarded SBIR Grant to Advance Scalable, Real-Time Analysis Environment for Military Networks Jul 8, 2009
The intention is to create an enterprise solution for network communications simulation for JTRS Ground Mobile Radio (GMR) testing, training and experimentation. Tasks include leveraging the JTRS Modeling & Evaluation Environment (JMEE) that SNT developed under Phase I and II SBIR's to create a live-virtual-constructive test architecture that can accurately and realistically represent the operation of thousands of on-the-move radios, including verification and validation. (PR Newswire)
Nokia Siemens Networks Signs Agreement With Nortel To Purchase LTE and CDMA Assets Jun 20, 2009
The planned USD 650 million acquisition, which will bring together the highly complementary assets of the two companies in the field of mobile radio access, adds further key talent and resources to enhance Nokia Siemens Networks' existing strength and momentum in LTE. The acquisition of Nortel's profitable CDMA business would significantly improve Nokia Siemens Networks' presence in North America and make it a leading supplier of wireless infrastructure products in the region. "This agreement... (PR Newswire)
Comsys Mobile and Rohde & Schwarz Deliver Optimized WiMAX/GSM-EDGE RF Calibration for Mass Production Jun 2, 2009
This is a market established mobile radio tester for production as well as R&D.. Comsys Mobile's ComMAX(TM) CM1125 single-chip multimode mobile WiMAX/GSM-EDGE baseband processor features full mobility support, low power operation and integrated support for legacy cellular networks. (PR Newswire)
WQED sells Pittsburgh Magazine May 30, 2009
His 72-year-old father, Patrick, started the company 27 years ago with two magazines -- Private Cable and Mobile Radio Technology. Private Cable went to the 12,000 installers who put private cable systems in hotels; the radio magazine was aimed at tow truck drivers and cement truck drivers who installed radio technology in their vehicles. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Is your radio ready? May 26, 2009
School districts are also among those who will need to upgrade their mobile radio systems to narrowband. Bureau Valley Superintendent Terry Gutshall said the BV District is also prepared for the 2013 mandate with all its radios. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Enhances Award-Winning ES Series Radios With Project 25 Packet Data and Trunking Features May 23, 2009
"We have added several innovative Project 25 Trunking features into our award-winning radios, including P25 Packet Data. Data in a land mobile radio opens up new applications for first responders. For example, the ability of a police officer to use a computer in their vehicle to run NCIC queries or get visuals and warrants could make the difference in an emergency," said Michael Jalbert, president and chief executive officer of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. "We have introduced... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Public Safety RF Consultant (211813-884) May 22, 2009
A minimum of five years experience in land mobile radio system construction, maintenance, and operations ... Background in public safety and land mobile radio systems (LMRS) is required ... Land Mobile Radio Systems, RF Sales Engineer, Radio Consultant, Public Safety. (Florida Today)
Officials Explain Police Department Plan at Meeting in Southbury May 20, 2009
- Unfunded mandates, such as the NexGen software and the requirement to purchase a $128,000 mobile radio system that has never been used. - Lack of promotion opportunities in the rank structure, forcing bright young officers trained in Southbury to move on to other constituencies in order to advance their careers. (Voices, CT)
Tech.view: Cry for help May 16, 2009
Some of the best, like the , come with a barometric altimeter, electronic compass and weather alerts as well as a GPS receiver and five-watt transmitter operating in the General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) band reserved in the United States for family and personal use. This is not your father s walkie-talkie. (The Economist)
Geodesic Selected to Demo Mundu Radio at AT&T devCentral's Fast-Pitch Awards Contest at CTIA Wireless 2009 Apr 2, 2009
users can add their own favorites to the playlist, creating their personal mobile radio. Mundu Radio consists of a client-side application that is installed on the handset and allows the user to select and playback streams from existing Internet radio stations. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Announces 2008 Financial Results and Restatement of 2007 Apr 1, 2009
Began delivery of our new "ES" portable and mobile radio platforms and related accessories including. Project 25 trunked and conventional modes, Enhanced Project 25 Vocoder, SMARTNET(R)/SmartZone(R) trunking protocols, and mobile Lighting Control Head. (PR Newswire)
EADS Named by GE Transportation LLC as Subcontractor for Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District Communications Project Mar 19, 2009
EADS Secure Networks North America, a division of industry leader PlantCML, provides interoperable, professional mobile radio communications solutions to the mission-critical environment. This Project 25 (P25)-based offering, made possible through the 2008 acquisition of PlantCML by EADS North America, provides increased capabilities and growth to the company's portfolio and position in public safety and homeland defense. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Portugal is our partner Mar 10, 2009
"We are not trying to reinvent the wheel: instead, we want to use existing solutions in order to generate new products computer networks and sensors, for example, or WLAN and mobile radio systems for data transmission.". Professor Elias sees Portugal as the perfect country for developing information and communication solutions for assisting people: "Portuguese society is considerably more receptive to information technologies than the majority of Europeans". (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Grant to help fund communications system Mar 6, 2009
This will put a mobile radio in every fire truck and ambulance. . (Brenham Banner, TX)
• A digital upgrade for Wendell Mar 3, 2009
According to the Department of Homeland Security SAFECOM Web site, : "Project 25 (P25) is focused on developing standards that allow radios and other components to interoperate regardless of manufacturer-enabling emergency responders to exchange critical communications."The goal of P25 is to specify formal standards for interfaces between the various components of a land mobile radio system commonly used by emergency responders in portable handheld and mobile vehicle-mounted devices. "Without... (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Chance for female football fans to air their views Mar 2, 2009
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Column: Old, New Media Linking Hands Feb 7, 2009
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