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 Court to Review Backup Power Mandate
On Jan. 15, 2008, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted a motion by CTIA - the Wireless Association for expedited review of its appeal of the FCC's backup power order. MORE |
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Valmont Buys PennSummit Tubular
Valmont Industries, Omaha, Neb., has acquired the assets of PennSummit Tubular, Hazelton, Pa. MORE |
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 Copper Thieves Caught Red-handed
It doesn't happen often, but two men were arrested Jan. 16th caught in the act of attempting to steal copper from a cell tower, according to WTVF out of Nashville.
Police allege that the two suspects, Rodney Hall and Robert Brown, climbed hundreds of feet into the air to reach the copper. The men are also suspects in at least two cell phone tower thefts in Rutherford County. They have been charged with attempted felony theft. MORE
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Tower Crashes Down During Repairs
While undergoing repairs, a 2,000-ft. broadcast tower collapsed Jan. 10, south of Little Rock, Ark, according to Arkansas Business.com. MORE |
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Joplin Tower Gets Iced
Cavalry Media Services is still picking up the pieces and talking with insurance companies after an ice storm in December took down its 312-foot tower in Joplin, Mo., Ice accumulated on the tower, which broadcast radio station KJML on 105.3 FM, and broke two of the tower's three legs, causing the structure to break in half. MORE |
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Frustration Grows Over Northway Cell Service
After money was earmarked in the New York State legislature and commitments were made by a cellular carrier and a park agency, cellular service, not even temporary cell service, has not made it to the Adirondack Northway Corridor. And the voices of protest are rising. MORE |
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Cell tower Variances Approved in Arkansas
Is This Cell Tower Heaven? No. It's Lincoln, Ark.
Antennas in Faux Vent Pipes Don't Fool the Neighbors
Welcome to Flowood, Miss.: a Cell-Tower-Free Zone
Cell Site Sneaks up on Brooklyn Public School
If a Proposal for a Tree-Disguised Tower Fails; Will Anyone Hear Their Cell Phone?
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NYSWA to Hold Tradeshow
The NYSWA has announced its 2008 trade show to be held March 20 at Saratoga Hotel and Conference Center ( www.thesaratogahotel.com) in Saratoga Springs, NY., which will featured exhibitors, educational sessions and guest speakers.
The event is designed as an opportunity to network with local officials and industry professionals. News on registration will be forthcoming. To become a sponsor, place an ad in the brochure or to exhibit, contact Adam Walters at: AWalters@phillipslytle.com |
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 Biby to Speak at MDDCWA Breakfast
Rich Biby, P.E., publisher of AGL Magazine and tower industry CEO, will speak at the February Breakfast Event of the Maryland DC Wireless Association (MDDCWA) from 8 am to 10 am on February 14, in Baltimore at the BWI Airport Marriott. He will address the new FCC Requirement for eight hours of backup power at cell sites. Also speaking at the event will be Sean Hughes, Esq. of Donohue and Blue, and Greg Tully of Network Building and Consulting.
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| Products |
 Tower HarnessThe TechnaCurv Tower Harness from MSA North America features the Curvilinear comfort system, designed to automatically adjust to every curve of the body. Torso webbing curves the webbing around the neck area to help prevent chafing and discomfort on the neck. Visco-Elastic Shoulder Padding is designed to be more comfortable and durable than traditional foam. www.msanorthamerica.com |
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 Protective Suit
The KW-GARD RF Protective Suit from Euclid Garment enables tower and rooftop personnel working around RF antennas to remain in compliance of the FCC RF Safety Guidelines. The soft, breathable Nomex fabric is constructed with 25 percent stainless steel microfiber content for reducing RF field strength more than 30 dB. www.euclidgarment.com
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 RFID for Safety Gear
The i-Safe system from Capital Safety allow a items and surfaces to be tagged for paperless inspection and inventory tracking. The i-Safe Cable Retrofit Tag fits wire rope up to 3/16" in diameter and can be use for self-retracting lifelines and other cable products including slings and winches. www.capitalsafety.com |
| Calendar |
Florida Wireless Association
Industry-wide Non-denominational Happy Hour Gatsby's Boca 5970 SW 18th St. Boca Raton, Florida Jan. 24, 2008 www.flwireless.org/wst_page8.html
Arizona Wireless Association
Golf TournamentTo benefit Boys & Girls Club of the East Valley ASU Karsten Golf Course Tempe, AZ Feb. 8, 2008 www.azwa.org
National Association of Tower ErectorsConference and Exhibition Feb. 11-14, 2008 Orlando, FL www.natehome.org
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