Vol. 3, No. 22
Nov. 16, 2009 
TESSCO
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News from AGL Magazine
BASE JumpersJumper Uses Connecticut Tower For His "BASE"
The sport known as B.A.S.E. jumping is known for being dangerous (example at left), but a man in Connecticut took that danger to a new level by scaling a lit tower and passing an array of antennas before parachuting down from nearly 1,400 feet. The tower is home to a 50 kilowatt ERP FM station, as well as microwave antennas and XM Radio repeaters. "We have high ERP levels up and down the tower," Arnold Chase, owner of Communications Site Management, told AGL BulletinMORE
R.I. Zoning Board Violated Telecom Act, Circuit Court Finds
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a District Court ruling that the city of Cranston, R.I., had prohibited the provision of wireless service in violation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (TCA), according to documents provided by Leagle. MORE

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Climber Survives 300-Foot Fall
In nothing short of a miracle, on November 5, a tower climber survived a 300-foot fall from a cell tower in Onslow County, west of Jacksonville, N.C., according to WITN-TV. MORE
Crown Castle's Third Quarter Exceeds Expectations
More good news from the major tower companies came out during the latest earnings reports from Crown Castle International (CCI). For the third quarter, the tower company exceeded its outlook for site rental revenue, site rental gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow. MORE

Radiowaves

Radio Waves offers a diverse range of reliable and innovative microwave antennas from 1.3 GHz and up. Radio Waves is known globally for their rapid delivery and reliable microwave antenna designs. Radio Waves - The Leader in Microwave Antenna Innovation®.

T-Mobile USA Stays Focused on 3G Expansion
T-Mobile said that it continued an aggressive build out of the 3G network during the third quarter. The reach of the network grew exponentially to provide coverage of 167 million people. MORE
Quest for Tower on Galena Summit Ends
After eight years, Idaho Tower's bitter battle to site a tower on Galena Summit is over. The tower company has announced that it would not appeal the Forest Service's proposed amendment to its forest plan and denial of a cell site in the Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA). MORE

TowerCo Simplicity Found

Wireless coverage. You're finding ways to bring dead-zones to life. To fill in gaps. To expand. To grow. 24/7, you're analyzing data, studying coverage challenges based on the latest information you can get your hands on. Your work day isn't exactly 9 to 5. How do you keep up? Or even get ahead? Let TowerCo help.
Firms Launch Wholesale Fiber Backhaul Services
Fiber optics are well known as the Cadillac of backhaul technologies, sporting virtually unlimited capacity, reliability obtained with less electronics in the links, and resistance to weather or electromagnetic interference. Also well known, however, are the drawbacks of fiber scarcity and high deployment cost. MORE
Products
Alltec Terradyne
Electrolytic Grounding System
TerraDyne Electrolytic Grounding System from Alltec is a multipurpose grounding system that has been designed to provide long-term protection from lightning, electrical transients, static discharges, electromagnetic interference and electrical hazards. It features a hygroscopic process to acquire moisture from the atmosphere, which it mixes with nontoxic chemicals to create an electrolytic solution that improves soil conductivity and reduces electrical resistance between the electrode and the earth. www.allteccorp.com
Times Microwave Strip ToolPrep Tool for LMR-400 Cables
Times Microwave Systems has introduced the CST-400 (3192-004) All-In-One Combination Prep Tool for use with the LMR-400 low-loss coaxial cables and is suitable for use with virtually all LMR-400 connectors. The tool allows preparation for either crimp or clamp connector attachment and provides a consistently sharp cut of dielectric for best VSWR performance. A built-in debur tool eliminates the need for a separate debur tool. www.timesmicrowave.com
RFSUltra Broadband Antennas
The APXV18-276516 series of ultra broadband antennas from RFS (Radio Frequency Systems) can be used for applications in the PCS 1900 MHz, AWS 2155 MHz and the WiMAX 2.5GHz bands. The antenna is available in both dual- and quad-polarized versions and features azimuth stability and cross polar discrimination. With a typical upper side lobe suppression of greater than 20 dB, interference is significantly reduced. Featuring high gain for better coverage and excellent front-to-back ratio, these antennas are in-field adjustable from 0-10 degrees. www.rfsworld.com

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Calendar
Holiday Social
Nov. 18
Atlantic City, N.J.
Nov. 18-19
Hotel del Coronado
1500 Orange Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118

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December
 
Illinois State Wireless Association
Holiday Hold 'Em Tournament and Game Night
Dec. 2
Rosewood
9421 W. Wiggins Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
Holiday Social
Benefiting Toys for Tots
Dec. 3
B&A Warehouse's
"Glass Room & Bottle Room "
1531 1st Ave. South
Birmingham, AL
Second Annual Holly Jolly Trolley Tour of Milwaukee
Dec. 3
Hilton
509 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, Wis.
2009 Holiday Social
Benefiting: Toys for Tots and TXWA Keith Harris Scholarship Fund
Dec. 3
Top Golf Dallas
8787 Park Lane
Dallas, TX 75231
Carolinas Wireless Association
4th Quarter 2009 Event - Holiday Social
Collecting new, unwrapped presents for Toys For Tots
Dec. 4
North Raleigh Hilton
3415 Wake Forest Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27609
Holiday Party
Dec. 9
MDDCWA, Virginia Wireless Association
Holiday Social
Dec. 10
Capital City Brewing Company
2 Massachusetts Ave., N.E.
Washington, DC 20002
NATE 2010
Feb. 16-18, 2010
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 West Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
13th Annual Tower Technology Summit
Collocated with International CTIA Wireless 2010
March 23-25, 2010
Las Vegas Convention Center
Las Vegas, Nev.
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