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DAS System in Arizona to Solve Prickly Coverage ProblemsSighting
a saguaro cactus is a sign that you have entered the Sonoran Desert,
which covers Arizona and a lot of the Southwest. In the future, it
might also mean that you are in range of Scottsdale, Ariz.'s
distributed antenna system (DAS). Stephen Garcia, Newpath
Networks director, external affairs and land use, made a presentation
in mid-October before the Scottsdale City Council on a proposed DAS
network, which would use a large number of saguaro cactus concealments.
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FCC Cites Carrier for Antenna Location ViolationThe FCC issued a Notice of Violation on Oct. 10 to United States Cellular concerning discrepancies in the location information on one of its towers, which was registered in 1997 before GPS surveys became common. In August, the FCC's Enforcement Bureau inspected the tower, which is near Adin, Calif., and observed that antenna structure was "approximately ... 140 feet from its [FCC] registered location." FCC rules require accuracy in all antenna registration information. MORE |
Naked Man Arrested Climbing Cell Tower
You can bet he wasn't wearing the proper safety harness.
Witnesses said a 23-year-old man jumped a fence wearing pants and had stripped down to nothing before climbing up the side a cell tower in the small town of Lowry Crossing, Texas, northwest of Dallas, according to the Dallas Morning News. MORE
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Sabre Industries Opens Galvanizing Facility in Texas
Sabre Industries has opened Sabre Galvanizing, which uses the latest technology in hot-dip galvanizing. The new facility is located behind Sabre Tubular Structures in Alvarado, Texas, where the company makes its monopoles and utility poles. Galvanizing makes the towers last more than 70 years, according to Sabre. MORE
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Carrier Deploys Security at Texas Cell SitesOne of the top U.S. wireless companies has deployed the SmarterDVR 200 at cell tower sites in Texas to provide security and reduce thefts of its property, according to Smarter Security Systems, a provider of cell site security solutions. The units are watching the control house and other equipment targeted by thieves. MORE
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Ultralife Launches Line of Standby Power Products Ultralife has launched of RPS Power Systems, a supplier of backup power hardware solutions for cell sites. "The launch of RPS Power Systems is in direct support of our strategy to become a key player in the standby power marketplace," said John D. Kavazanjian, Ultralife's president and CEO. MORE
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American Tower Sees Positive Results in Third QuarterCompared with same quarter last year, third-quarter 2008 rental and management revenue for American Tower increased 10 percent to $394.4 million and adjusted EBITDA grew 11.6 percent to $277.5 million, which Jim Taiclet, company CEO said reflected the stability and growth prospects the tower industry. MORE
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Crown Castle Reports Site Rental Growth, Plans to Use Cash to Pay Debt Maturities
Crown Castle International reported positive year-over-year results for the third quarter. Site rental revenue increased $27.2 million, or 8 percent, to $354 million from $326.8 million. Adjusted EBITDA also increased $21.9 million, or 11 percent, to $217.7 million from $195.8 million. Recurring cash flow was up 23 percent from $100.8 million to $123.5 million. MORE
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Wireless Backhauler Experiences Solid Third Quarter
FiberTower, a wireless backhaul services provider, has reported a 13 percent increase in service revenues to $13.4 million compared to $11.9 million for the second quarter. The company noted that "new billing customer locations and greater penetration in existing markets drove the increase in service revenues during the third quarter of 2008, which also included service revenues generated through the delivery of Ethernet-based links." MORE
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Surge Suppressor
Transtector's ALPU-ALVR is a primary power-over-Ethernet surge suppressor and is UL 497 listed. This advanced lightning protection unit protects 10/100Base-T POE CAT5 indoor and outdoor network equipment operating in the range from 5 VDC to 90 VDC. The ALPU-ALVR provides protection from three types of surges: over voltages, sneak current and fault current. www.transtector.com
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Antenna Mount
The collapsible Saf-T sector mount has been designed to be versatile at only 330 pounds. Each arm has six points to connect either a pipe mount or a swing arm or both in the same joint while maintaining an overall load capacity of 5,000 pounds. This design feature allows the mount to be indexed anywhere between 0 degrees and 40 degrees from parallel, with a standoff from the tower of 14 degrees to 60 degrees. It is available in 10 foot, 13 foot and 15 foot FW.
www.structuralcomponents.net
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Grounding System
TerraDyne from Alltec is a multipurpose grounding system designed to provide long-term protection from lightning, electrical transients, static discharges, electromagnetic interference and other electrical hazards. TerraDyne has been designed for use in any type of soil condition. Some of the many applications where it is commonly used include cellular, radio and television broadcasting sites. The grounding system enhances the performance of electronics, stabilizes signal references and reduces the risk of injuries.
www.allteccorp.com
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RF Connectors division of RF Industries manufactures connectors for LMR-100A through LMR-600 cables. Connector interfaces include N-Type, TNC, BNC, 7/16 DIN, UHF, Mini-UHF, SMA, MCX, MMCX, SMB, SSMB, MC Card. In addition, reverse polarity N-type, TNC, BNC, SMA, MMCX. Visit www.HOL4G.com for this product line and more.
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November
Kentucky Wireless Association4th Quarter Holiday Social
Nov. 19Noon Churchill Downs Turf Club 700 Central Avenue Louisville, Ky. 40208 Cost will be $20 per person www.kentuckywireless.org
Pennsylvania Wireless Association Social"Toys for Tots" fund raiserNov. 19 6 p.m. Champps Bar and Grill 330 Goddard Blvd King of Prussia RSVP to Adam Cummins acummins@smartlinkllc.com
December
MD DC Wireless Association
Holiday Party
Dec. 2
6 pm to 10 pm
The Pier 5 Hotel
The Harbor Club room
711 Eastern Ave.
Baltimore Md. 21202
MoKan Wireless AssociationHoliday PartyDec. 36:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Terrace on the Green 5341 W. 151 Terrace Leawood, Kansas 66224 Please RSVP and www.mokanwireless.org6th Annual Alabama Wireless AssociationHoliday SocialBenefiting Toys for TotsDec. 46:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. B&A Warehouse's "Glass Room & Bottle Room " 1531 1st Avenue South Birmingham, AL 205.326.4220 Please bring an unwrapped toy for donation. www.alabamawireless.orgIllinois State Wireless AssociationHoliday Hold 'Em TournamentBenefiting Link UnlimitedDec. 86:30 p.m. Westin Hotel in Itasca 400 Park Blvd Itasca, Ill. www.ilswa.org
Ohio Wireless Association Holiday Social
Dec. 10
Location TBD
Northwest Wireless AssociationHoliday Social Dec. 115:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. Graham & Dunn's offices Pier 70, 2801 Alaskan Way, Suite 300; Seattle, Wash. www.nwwireless.orgWisconsin Wireless AssociationHolly Jolly Trolley Tour of MilwaukeeDec. 116 p.m. Milwaukee Hilton City Center 509 West Wisconsin Avenue Milwaukee, Wis. www.wisconsinwireless.org
California Wireless AssociationHoliday EventDec. 11
TBA www.calwa.orgTexas Wireless Association
Holiday Social
Benefiting Speedway Children's Charities
Keith Harris Scholarship Fund
Dec. 18
5 p.m.
Texas Motor Speedway
3601 Highway 114
Fort Worth, Texas
www.txwa.org
2009
Arizona Wireless Association
The Second Annual Golf Tournament
Feb. 6, 2009
ASU Karsten Golf Course
For Sponsorship Opportunities,
contact John Stevens at 602.284.2954
National Association of Tower Erectors
NATE 2009 Conference & Exposition
Feb. 23-26, 2009
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Nashville, Tenn. www.natehome.com | |
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