Vol. 4, No. 17
Sept. 1, 2010 

Talley Communications

Later this month, the Town of Hempstead, N.Y., is planning to ban additional cell towers and antennas within 1,500 feet of homes or schools, which is not good news for the proposed T-Mobile antenna at the North Merrick Library, according to the Merrick Patch. MORE
Technicians working on four cellular towers, used by four different carriers, in St. Louis, Mo., reported the theft of copper items last month totaling $2,000 in value, according to Suburban Journals. MORE

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AT&T: Catching Up with Verizon in N.Y. Village
It is a popular notion that AT&T is lagging behind Verizon in the next-generation wireless build out. However, AT&T is moving to squelch that notion. Most recently, it built a tower in the village of Hoosick Falls, N.Y., that fills a gap it had in the village and the upstate New York area. MORE
PCIA Urges Tower Lighting, Marking Rules Changes
In April 2010, the FCC proposed changes to Part 17 of its lighting and marking rules for towers in order to facilitate enforcement and remove obsolete rules, while preventing towers from becoming a danger to aviation. In reply comments on the FCC's plan, PCIA, the Wireless Infrastructure Association, said reforming Part 17 would reduce barriers to infrastructure deployment, which would assist the FCC in its national broadband plan. MORE
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Time Marches On
Radio Towers Come Down in the Face of Progress
The construction of cellular towers is usually a sign of progress. However, a couple came down last month to make room for the advance of a housing development. MORE
Cell Tower Dispute Breaks Out Between Neighboring Cities
Jurisdictions across the country enjoy having local control over cellular towers. And, for the most part, the laws work to allow local residents to hash out what they want their local cellular service to look like, or at least to have their say in the matter.
 
Except for Menifee, Calif.
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Ground Integrity Monitor
The ground integrity monitor from AEMC Instruments measures and monitors ground resistance, leakage current to ground, temperature and relative humidity and copper theft. Measurements are logged at user-specified time intervals and can be retrieved on-site through a USB or RS-232 port, or obtained remotely through an optional built-in modem, Web browser or RS485 port. Alarms can be programmed to warn the user that the ground resistance has reached a certain threshold (high or low). www.aemc.com
 
Site Monitoring
Davicom now supports standard digital video recorder (DVR) surveillance systems to extend the capabilities of its MAC site monitoring solutions. The DVR simply connects to the site's IP interface (router/switch) in parallel with the MAC. DVRs with video motion detection capability are then connected to one of the MAC's status inputs. If motion is detected, the MAC can send alarms by one of many means such as email, SMS, telephone, cell phone or FAX. The DVR can be programmed to allow the user to connect to the unit through the web and browse through the video recordings to identify who or what set off the motion alarm. www.davicom.com

Video Alarm System
To protect telecom sites, the Videofied alarm system detects intruders and immediately sends a video clip of the event to the tower operator for review and police dispatch while the individuals are still at the tower. The system sends alarms over the cellular network, which bypasses IP connections and computer firewalls. www.videofied.com
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September
First Annual MWA Golf Tournament
Sept. 2
Lyon Oaks Golf Course
52251 Pontiac Trail
Wixom, MI 48393
 
Sept. 1
Social Event
6-9 p.m.
Lucky Strike
44325 W. 12 Mile Road
Novi, Mich.
Benefiting the Child & Family Services of Michigan
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
Tennessee Wireless Association
3rd Quarter Luncheon
Guest Speaker - Gene Beall, Sr. Vice President, Mobilitie
Sept. 9
Hilton Garden Inn
1715 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
GWA vs. AWA Inaugural Ryder Cup Tournament
"Wireless Battle for Pride"
Sept. 14
Reunion Country Club
5609 Grand Reunion Drive
Hoschton, GA 30548
Quarterly Meeting
Sept. 15
Hilton Suites Atlanta Perimeter
6120 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Atlanta, GA  30328-4513
3rd Quarter Meeting
Sept. 16
Renaissance Raleigh North Hills
4100 Main St.
Raleigh, NC 27609
2nd Annual Golf Tournament
Benefiting Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
Sept. 16
Cattail Creek Country Club
3600 Cattail Creek Drive
Glenwood, MD 21738-9648
Sept. 20 - 21
Radisson Penn Harris Hotel and Convention Center
1150 Camp Hill Bypass
Camp Hill, PA 17011
Education and Networking Luncheon/Meeting
Sept. 21
Woodbridge, New Jersey
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
5th Annual Charity Golf Classic
Benefiting Make A Wish Foundation and Special Operations Warrier Foundation
Sept. 23
ChampionsGate
1400 Masters Blvd.
ChampionsGate, FL 33896
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
The 4th Annual Golf Tournament
Sept. 30
Sky Meadow Country Club
6 Mountain Laurels Drive
Nashua, NH 03062
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.
 
Texas Tower Summit
Oct. 27
Lakeway Spa and Resort
101 Lakeway Drive
Austin, TX 78734
 
Fall Charity Golf Tournament
Oct. 28
Falconhead Golf Club
15201 Falconhead Blvd.
Austin, TX 78738
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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