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AGL Magazine
Vol. 3, No. 11
June 1, 2009
 

Wireless Systems Engineering, Planning, Project Management, RF Compliance, Structural. Surveying and Site Security 
In The News 
Citizens, Pols Call for Increased Transparency, More Public Involvement in Tower Siting
The public process for approving cell towers might not be broken, but it appears to have a few holes that need to be plugged, according to some. Photo by Don Bishop. MORE
Conservation Groups Demand Wildlife-friendly NEPA Rules
The FCC is accepting comments on a petition filed by the American Bird Conservancy, the Defenders of Wildlife and the National Audubon Society that requests rules complying with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), the Endangered Species Act (ESA) and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA). Photo by Don Bishop. MORE


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As Nations Go Green, Governments Throw More Green at Fuel Cells
These appear to be the best of times for green energy applications, massive support for reducing global warming and weaning society off of oil. As a result, governments are increasing funding for fuel cell technology, and telecom backup power is a big beneficiary. MORE
 
Wireless Capex Suffers in First Quarter
The major tower companies seem impervious to the downturn in the first quarter. Wireless capex growth did not fare so well, according to London-based consulting firm Ovum. MORE
 
CCI to Present at Infrastructure Confab
Jay Brown, Crown Castle International's chief financial officer, is scheduled to make a presentation, June 4, at the Macquarie Global Infrastructure Conference. The 20-minute presentation will be broadcast live at 11:20 a.m., EDT at www.crowncastle.com, where it will also be archived for replay.
Products
Outdoor Enclosures 
Thermalfort shelters and outdoor enclosures are designed for applications in the telecommunications and wireless industries. Each shelter and outdoor enclosure is built to GR-487 specifications and meets strict NEMA 3 and NEMA 4 standards for protection from weather and water. www.amprod.us
Antenna Concealment
RFTransparent conceal height systems from Solar Communications International blend seamlessly into any environment from natural park space to shopping malls and from busy urban settings to residential neighborhoods and places of worship. Designs include monotrees, water tanks, church towers, clock towers and light standards. www.rftransparent.com
NewRoxEzEntry Complete Kit
This solution from Roxtec International includes a lightweight composite frame, an integrated compression unit and adaptable sealing modules for different dimensions of cables. The compact frames are available in sizes from four to 32 cables. The versions for 10 and 16 cables are made for standard knockouts. The frames fit any cabinet structure and are easily sealed with an integrated compression solution. The capability to re-open the seals to add cables simplifies maintenance and upgrading. www.roxtec.com
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The new BirdŽ 5000-XT is ideally suited for field techs and engineers who need to make power measurements anywhere they go. The 5000-XT's new user interface has an intuitive, menu-driven design, making it the easiest to use on the market. Visit www.huttononline.com for more information on this product line!
Calendar
 
June 
 
Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee Wireless Associations
2nd Quarter Joint Meeting
June 4-5
Sheraton Reed House
827 Broad Street
Chattanooga, TN 37402
 
MoKan Wireless Association
2nd Quarter Luncheon
Safety Panel Discussion
June 9
Executive Catering
7425 Quivira Road
Shawnee, KS 66216
Virginia Wireless Association
Meeting, Luncheon and Live Wi-Max Demo
Featured Speaker: Ali Tabassi, Clearwire
June 15-16
The National Conference Center
18980 Upper Belmont Place
Lansdowne, VA 20176
New Jersey Wireless Association
2nd Quarter Luncheon
2009 Broadband Stimulus Package and How It Will Affect NJ
June 18
Woodbridge Hotel and Conference Center
515 Route One South
Iselin, NJ  0883
MD/DC Wireless Association
Day at Camden Yards
Orioles vs. Mets
June 18
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
333 W. Camden St.
Baltimore, MD 21201
Illionois State Wireless Association
3rd Annual Golf Outing benefiting Linkunlimited and Misiricordia
June 19
Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort
250 W. Schick Road
Bloomington, IL 60108
Pennsylvania Wireless Association
Summer Shoot
June 22
Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
2750 Limestone Street
Coplay, PA  18037
Virginia Wireless Assocation
Meeting and Luncheon
Wi-Max....Revolution/Evolution
Live Wi-Max Demo
June 16
The National Conference Center
18980 Upper Belmont Place
Lansdowne, VA 20176 
Alabama Wireless Association
Sixth Annual Golf Outing
June 26
Highland Park Golf Course
3300 Highland Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35205
Aug. 16-20
Las Vegas Convention Center 
Las Vegas, Nev. 
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting Foundation Fighting Blindness
Aug.18
Deer Creek Golf Club
7000 W. 133rd St.
Overland Park, KS 66209
 
3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
Benefiting Kosair Charities
Aug. 20
Heritage Hill Golf Club
1050 Valley View Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165

September

Pennsylvania Wireless Association
PWA Golf Tournament
Sept. 10
Deer Valley Golf Club
101 Stoudt Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
 
New England Wireless Association
2009 NEWA Golf Outing
Sept. 14
Bear Hill Golf Club
2 North St.
Stoneham, MA  02180-1000
 
PCIA Wireless Infrastructure Show
Sept. 21-24
The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tenn.
Fourth Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting Foundation Fighting Blindness
Aug.18
Deer Creek Golf Club
7000 W. 133rd St.
Overland Park, KS 66209
3rd Annual Charity Golf Outing
Benefiting Kosair Charities
Aug. 20
Heritage Hill Golf Club
1050 Valley View Drive
Shepherdsville, KY 40165
PWA Golf Tournament
Sept. 10
Deer Valley Golf Club
101 Stoudt Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036
New England Wireless Association
2009 NEWA Golf Outing
Sept. 14
Bear Hill Golf Club
2 North St.
Stoneham, MA  02180-1000
The Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center
Nashville, Tenn.
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