2 Techs Die as Tower Falls Down
Two tower technicians died of their injuries after the radio tower they were working on in McClellan, Ala., collapsed, according to the Anniston Star. MORE |
Crown Castle announced that it has purchased NewPath Networks, a provider of distributed antenna systems, this week. The deal is expected to close in September. MORE |
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A 30-year-old U.S. Navy SEAL fell to his death July 16 from a cell phone tower in Suffolk, Va., according to the DailyPress.com. MORE |
Crown Castle International reported a strong second quarter this week, exceeding its outlook for site rental gross margin, adjusted EBITDA and recurring cash flow. In addition to the site leasing growth, the tower company experienced an increase in its services business, which consists of assisting customers with locating or upgrading installations on its sites. MORE |
TELECOMMUNICATION SITING OPPORTUNITY
STATE-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces the availability of a potential telecommunication site in the city of Boston. The RFP document is available on line at Compass, the Commonwealth's electronic solicitation bulletin board, at http://www.comm-pass.com/ (document number 070110) and DCAM's web site at http://www.mass.gov/dcam/telcom. Any questions, contact Warren Madden (617) 727-8090, ext. 565. |
Harbinger Capital Partners CEO Philip Falcone has formed a new company, LightSquared, to build a multi-billion-dollar nationwide 4G-LTE wireless broadband network, which will integrate satellite coverage with 40,000 cellular base stations. MORE |
Near record rains in Milwaukee knocked out multiple transmitters and caused broadcast stations to scramble to keep their signals on the air. MORE |
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TELECOMMUNICATION SITING OPPORTUNITY
STATE-OWNED REAL PROPERTY
TOWN OF MEDFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS |
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts announces the availability of a potential telecommunication site in the town of Medfield. The RFP document is available on line at Compass, the Commonwealth's electronic solicitation bulletin board, at http://www.comm-pass.com/ (document number 063010) and DCAM's web site at http://www.mass.gov/dcam/telcom. Any questions, contact Warren Madden (617) 727-8090, ext. 565. |
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Outdoor Enclosure
Purcell Systems has launched EcoFlex, a low-cost-of-entry, NEMA 3R-rated modular enclosure system with a modular design. EcoFlex features thermal management options, including thermoelectric cooling and compartmentalized zone-cooling, in addition to traditional air conditioning, air-to-air heat exchangers and direct-air cooling. EcoFlex also offers options for telco boxes, load centers, generator inlets and battery racks. With a footprint of 30 x 30 inches, the EcoFlex family of outdoor enclosures will be available in four sizes, including 17RU, 25RU, 33RU and 41RU models, with corresponding overall heights of 33, 47, 61 and 75 inches respectively. www.purcellsystems.com |
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Site Backup Power
Newmar Power has released the Site Power System series DC backup power solution, which is available in 12-, 24- and 48-volt configurations. The 300-watt assembly contains: power supply with temperature compensated, automatic boost/float battery charge cycle; low-voltage disconnect; and programmable remote alarm contacts. Installation options include wall mount, 19-inch rack mount and DIN-Rail in enclosures. It is rated for extreme temperature range applications (-10 degrees to + 60 degrees C). The high operating temperature rating with convection cooling makes the Site Power System a good choice for remote site shelters and pole mount applications, as well as private network base stations and microwave sites. www.newmarpower.com |
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Dual-mode Repeater
The dual-mode GSM/CDMA wireless band-selective repeater from Comba Telecom enables the seamless upgrade of an existing single-band repeater into dual-mode operation for operators refarming the existing spectrum into new-generation cellular systems (WCDMA or LTE). The unit is designed for easy replacement of an existing single-mode repeater site and for strategic capacity/coverage design in dual-mode network. www.comba-telecom.com |
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August
Aug. 1-4
George R. Brown Convention Center
Houston, Texas |
DAS Forum and Networking Event
Aug. 11
The Buttes Resort
2000 Westcourt Way
Tempe, AZ 85282 |
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Quarterly Meeting
Aug. 19
Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter
6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA 30328-4513
Social Evening on Aug. 18 at Eclipse di Luna - Park Place |
Jon Hastings Memorial Golf Outing
Aug. 23 Old Natchez Country Club 115 Gardengate Drive
Franklin, TN 37069 All proceeds will benefit The Minnie Pearl Cancer Foundation |
Fifth Annual MoKan Wireless Golf Tournament
Benefiting the Foundation Fighting Blindness
Aug. 24
Forest Park Golf Course
6141 Lagoon Drive
St. Louis, MO 63112
Happy Hour
Aug. 23
Marriott Union Station
St. Louis, Mo. |
Angel Night Networking Event
Aug. 24
Angel Stadium
Anaheim, Calif. |
Third Annual Charity Golf Tournament and Award Ceremony Banquet
Benefiting the Seattle Children's Hospital
Aug. 26
The Golf Club at Redmond Ridge
11825 Trilogy Parkway NE
Redmond, WA 98053 |
3rd Quarter Meeting
Sept. 16
Renaissance Raleigh North Hills
4100 Main at North Hills Street
Raleigh, NC 27609 |
Golf Tournament Benefiting Penn State Hershey Children's Hospital
Sept. 9
Deer Valley Golf Club
101 Stoudt Road
Hummelstown, PA 17036-9509
Social mixer at the Bear's Den Sept. 8 |
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Sept. 16
Cattail Creek Country Club
3600 Cattail Creek Drive
Glenwood, MD 21738-9648 |
5th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Benefiting Make A Wish Foundation and Special Operations Warrier Foundation
Sept. 23
ChampionsGate
1400 Masters Blvd.
ChampionsGate, FL 33896 |
5th Annual Golf and Poker Tournament
Sept. 21-22
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
777 S. Cherokee St.
Catoosa, OK 74015
The Patriot Golf Club
5900 N. Patriot Drive
Owasso, OK 74055 |
2nd Annual Golf Outing Sept. 23 Olympic Hills Golf Club
10625 Mount Curve Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55347 |
2010 NYSWA Golf Classic
Sept. 27
Orchard Creek Golf Club
6700 Dunnsville Road
Altamont, NY 12009 |
October
Annual Southern California Golf Tournament and Dinner
Oct. 1
26772 Avery Parkway
Mission Viejo, CA 92692 |
The 2010 Wireless Infrastructure Show
Oct. 4-7
Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa
Hollywood, Fla. |
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Quarterly Meeting
Nov. 4
Pine Tree Country Club
5100 Pine Whispers Drive
Birmingham, AL 35210 |
2010 Radio Frequency Safety Officer Training Course
Nov. 15-16
Hilton Garden Inn
Phoenix North
3838 E. Van Buren St.
Phoenix, AZ 85008 |
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| off the beaten track |
600-foot Tower Provides High Wire for Man
In a drama that played out during two hours, a man climbed to the top of the 600-foot-tall KIRO TV tower in Seattle one evening last month and then slowly made his way down the structure. He paused occasionally to perform a balancing act. MORE |
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