Vol. 4, No. 7
April 1,
2010 

Talley Communications

Private Equity Firm to Build Nationwide Wireless Data Network
With the FCC's decision to authorize the transfer of control of SkyTerra Communications to Harbinger Capital Partners on March 26 the doors are swinging open for the creation of a terrestrial broadband mobile 4G LTE network to provide wireless data on a nationwide basis, using mobile satellite services (MSS) spectrum, ancillary terrestrial component (ATC) spectrum and terrestrial-only spectrum. MORE
Township Set to Slam the Door on New Towers
Many local zoning ordinances require carriers to consider collocating before they site their antennas elsewhere, but the Township of West Windsor, N.J., is going one step further, allowing new antennas ONLY if they are collocated on an existing structure. MORE

With over 10,300 owned towers and a dedicated and responsive team of leasing professionals, AT&T Towers has the locations and experience to meet your co-location needs.
Peppertree Ups Investment in Horvath Towers
In a vote of confidence, Peppertree Capital Fund has increased its equity commitment to Horvath Towers by $20 million. Along with existing equity and debt financing, the total funds invested in Horvath come to $56 million. At $200,000 a pop, the investment will fund the construction of 100 towers to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2011. MORE
CalWA Premieres Video Supporting Infrastructure
California Wireless Association (CalWA) premiered the video, "You Can't Have One Without The Other," at the Tower Technology Summit last week in Las Vegas. The 5-minute video was made to help CalWA members educate the public on the need for wireless infrastructure, and it was shown as part of the session "Meeting the Challenge of Municipal Regulations," which was moderated by Peter Summerville, Rialto Communications. 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®.

Petition Would Allow Towers to Use New Collision Avoidance Technology
OCAS, a developer of audio visual warning systems technology, has filed a petition asking the FCC to permit owners and operators of antenna towers to operate advanced audio visual warning systems stations, such as the obstacle collision avoidance system, as alternatives to the "always-on" antenna structure lighting systems. MORE
NYSWA Trade Show Makes Canadian Connection
The New York State Wireless Association hopes to make a number of connections during its third annual trade show and conference to be held May 4-6, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Along with connecting with the wide variety of professionals in its membership, NYSWA is reaching across the northern border to bring Canadians into the wireless discourse. The workshop, "U.S. & Canadian Wireless Policy Initiatives," will feature Canadian and U.S. wireless government officials comparing policy notes. MORE

BirdBusters

Avian Avoidance System for Met Towers
The Firefly Bird Diverter from BirdBusters reduces bird collisions using motion, reflectivity and luminescent emissions. The Firefly's are installed up to 50 feet apart on the guy wires. The Firefly is affected by direct / in-direct wind movement - increasing the visibility of the tower/wires allowing the birds to alter their flight patterns.
Firefly's are made of UV-stable, impact-resistant acrylic. Phosphorescent and reflective sheeting alert the birds 24/7. www.birdbusters.com
Products
Wireless Network Project Management
Siterra premiered its Siterra+ Mobile, its new mobile application for the iPhone and other smart phones. Find out how it can help you and your field users: Keep track of all your assets, access landlord, lease, and asset detail on each site, check pending issue lists, take a photo and upload it to a library, and create an on-the-spot incidence report. www.siterra.com
In-building Wireless 
CommScope's Wired for Wireless Solution provides developers of new buildings and campuses with the infrastructure necessary to eliminate weak or blocked signal areas from the outset and prepare them for better wireless coverage over the structure's lifetime. The solution features two Andrew Cell-Max low-profile, multi-band indoor antennas that cover 3G applications up to 2.7 MHz. www.andrew.com
Wideband DAS
The Zinwave 3000 active Distributed Antenna System is an RF-over-fiber-optic distribution system for in-building wireless coverage, with all wideband components from end-to-end. Unified indoor coverage can be achieved at lower capital expenditure and running costs. The unit supports any service, protocol and modulation scheme from 136 MHz to 2700 MHz. www.zinwave.com 

Hutton Communications

Hutton has the largest supply of Andrew Solution's LDF7 anywhere in the wireless industry. It's specially priced for a limited time so call your Hutton Rep today! And don't forget to compliment your LDF7 because we have a full stock of accessories and connectors ready to ship!Visit www.huttononline.com to get YOURS!  
Calendar 
April
 
California Wireless Association
Northern California Networking Mixer
April 1
E & O Trading Company Southeast Asian Grill
314 Sutter St.
San Francisco, CA 94108
1st Quarter Meeting
April 1
Oaklawn Jockey Club
2705 Central Ave.
Hot Springs, AR 71901

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3rd Annual Golf Tournament
April 7
Arizona State University
Karsten Golf Course
1125 E. Rio Salado Parkway
Tempe, AZ 85281
Northwest Wireless Assocation
Annual All Hands Luncheon and Training Session
April 8
Meydenbauer Center
11100 NE 6th St.
Bellevue, WA 98004
Las Vegas Convention Center
Inaugural Trade Show
April 13
The Overland Park Convention Center
Overland Park, Kan.
2nd Quarter Business Meeting & Social
April 22
Dave and Busters
2601 Preston Road
Frisco, TX 75034
Pennsylvania Wireless Association
2010 PWA Summer Shoot to benefit the Boy Scouts of America
April 26
Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays
2750 Limestone St.
Coplay, PA 18037
Education Event
April 28
"The Wireless Evolution to 4G"
The Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor's Club
1 W. Dayton St.
Madison, WI 53703
May 4-6
The Conference Center Niagara Falls
101 Old Falls St.
Niagara Falls, NY 14303
Quarterly Meeting
May 6
Pinetree Country Club
3400 McCollum Parkway
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Louisiana-Mississippi Wireless Association
Second Quarter Social and Luncheon
May 12-13
Imperial Palace Casino Resort and Spa
850 Bayview
Biloxi, MS 39539-1701
5th Annual Charity Golf Outing
May 20
12 Oaks Country Club
1001 Green Oaks Parkway
Holly Springs, NC 27540
Spring 2010 Charity Golf Tournament
May 27
Dallas Cowboys Golf Club
1600 Fairway Drive
Grapevine, TX 76051
June
 
Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee wireless associations
5th Annual Joint Meeting
June 3-4
Sheraton Read House, Chattanooga
827 Broad St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
Annual Golf Tournament
June 7
Williamsburg National Golf Course
3700 Centerville Road
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Baltimore Orioles vs. New York Yankees Bullpen Party
June 10
Oriole Park at Camden Yards
Baltimore, Md.
Fundraiser & Social Event to Benefit Pediatric Bags
June 10
Milwaukee Brewers vs. Chicago Cubs
Miller Park
One Brewers Way
Milwaukee, WI 53214
Indian Creek Golf Course
3825 N. 202nd St.
Elkhorn, NE 68022
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