Products

Feb 1, 2002 12:00 PM

Product Encore

Antennas mount on rooftops

The Telelocator dual-system antennas from Antenna Specialists combine active GPS location identification with broadband cellular for complete frequency coverage without tuning. The GPS engine includes a weatherproof ultrasonic seal to protect against extreme weather conditions. A single-cellular/GPS antenna is suitable for service providers who have added GPS positioning to existing cellular services.
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Kit's grounding strap fits snugly on cable

Times Microwave Systems' grounding kits for its LMR-200 and LMR-240 series of flexible, low-loss coaxial cables are designated as GK-S200T and GK-S240. The kits come complete with a custom-fit ground strap, attached ground wire, lug-nut assortment and weatherproofing materials. The ground strap fits perfectly on the cable, so over-tightening the strap and damaging the cable, or having the strap adjusted too loosely and not having adequate grounding protection is avoided.
WWW.TIMESMICROWAVE.COM

Dispatch console provides system control

The ICP9000 radio dispatch console from GAI-Tronics can control as many as 12 conventional base radios. It is a compact console that supports multiple dispatcher locations. The unit is available in four (ICP9004A), eight (ICP9008A) or 12 (ICP90012A)-channel configurations and expands for different needs. The console provides the dispatcher with complete system control. Standard features are the DTMF decode and paging encode.
WWW.GAI-TRONICS.COM

Industrial headset offers 24dB noise reduction

Klein Electronics and Headset USA have released a heavy-duty military-standard headset series: Titan. These industrial-strength headsets are rated for a 24dB noise reduction. The behind-the-head style enables usage of a hardhat, a safety helmet or a baseball cap. With available connectors, the headsets work with most Standard, Maxon, Motorola, Kenwood and Ericsson radios.
WWW.HEADSETUSA.COM

Remote speaker-mic supports IDEN phones

The remote speaker-mic from CPR Technology is available for the i85, i550 and i1000 IDEN phones. The RSM-1100 speaker mic operates as a conventional speaker mic with a PTT switch in the “direct connect” mode and as a hands-free “speaker-phone” in the cellular mode. Incoming cellular calls are answered by depressing the PTT switch on the RSM-1100. The mic can be used on one's person or in the vehicle. When used in the vehicle, plugging in the optional vehicle charger cord charges the phone's battery. The rear of the mic has a rotating clothing clip and a “hang-up-hook” for dash mounting.
WWW.CPRTECH.COM

Portable radio supports public safety apps

The VX-520 public safety UHF portable radio from Vertex Standard offers an intrinsically safe rating. The radio delivers 32 channels in the 450MHz-488MHz range. The wideband coverage ensures compatibility for programming in a wide variety of locations and applications. It features a four-character alphanumeric LCD on top of the unit. It contains a 16-position rotary switch and a programmable toggle switch for channel selection. The radio offers a dynamic priority channel, positive feedback action on the PTT and scan. It uses a large-capacity NiCd battery, which typically provides 11 hours of operating time. A full line of accessories complement these portables, including a choice of NiCd battery packs, chargers, mobile mounting bracket and speaker mic.
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Radio offers 250 UHF channels

ICOM America's IC-F4TR conventional radio is an LTR radio and a PassPort radio all in one. Features include 250 channels, 10 PC-programmable keys, display, scanning, CTCSS, DCS, DTMF encode and decode and reverse burst. A 40MHz bandwidth trunking feature allows for trunking channels far apart from each other.
WWW.ICOMAMERICA.COM

Repeater available in all levels up to 25W

The Eclipse 1U repeater from RF Technology is a 19" rack mounted repeater available in all levels up to 25W. It offers all the standard features of the current modules including a built-in speaker and microphone socket.
WWW.RFTECHNOLOGY.COM.AU

Wireless modem improves data rates

The Integra-TR integrated wireless modem from Dataradio is available in an FCC-certified 6.25kHz model. With as much as 5W RF output power in UHF or VHF, the modem provides over-the-air data rates of as much as 19,200bps in a 25kHz channel, 9,600bps in a 12.5kHz and as much as 4,800bps in a 6.25kHz channel. The modem allows access to the newest channels granted by the FCC refarming rules.
WWW.DATARADIO-COR.COM

ANI module supports Motorola, Ericsson radios

The ANI-M VX for Vertex hand-held radios from Midian Electronics plugs into the VX-210A/400/600/800/900. The module can send ANI and emergency ANI in Motorola's MDC-1200, Ericsson's GE-Star, five-tone, DTMF or two-tone formats. The module offers features such as a programmable key-up delay, time-out timer and penalty time.
WWW.MIDIANS.COM

Conditioner charges batteries

AdvanceTec's negative pulse reconditioning charger and pulse analyzer conditioner is designed for two-way radio batteries. The battery can be charged and conditioned on a daily basis, keeping it at peak condition. This extends the life of the battery by as much as three times. When functioning as a negative pulse reconditioning charger, it uses inflection point cut-off as its primary termination method.
WWW.ADVANCETEC.COM

Connectors offer stainless steel

RF Connectors' RSA-3000-1B-03, SMA male and the RSA-3010-1B-04, right-angle SMA male crimp connectors are designed for use with RG-174/U and RG-316/U coaxial cables. Both feature stainless steel coupling nuts. The RSA-3000-B-SS and 3010-B-SS are straight and right-angle SMA male connectors.
WWW.RFINDUSTRIES.COM

Yagi supports SCADA applications

Antenex's YNT8063 yagi antenna is designed for SCADA applications. This 806MHz-866MHz three-element, 6.5dB-gain antenna is gold-anodized for corrosion resistance. Each element is fully welded to the boom. The driven element is a sealed folded dipole with a built-in balun transformer. Using high-strength 6061 T-6 aluminum, the antenna is designed to withstand the weather extremes of high winds, ice, snow and 100°+ temperatures.
WWW.ANTENEX.COM

Program aids law enforcement

New World Systems' Aegis hand-held Mobile Program allows law enforcement officials to conduct local, state and federal searches for information on people, vehicles and property by using a hand-held personal computer. Officers can conduct full-subject name, vehicle and property search inquiries while in the field. Used in conjunction with the company's Mug Shot software, officers can download and view mug shots on their hand-held PC.
WWW.NEWWORLDSYS.COM

Analyzer covers satellite L-band

The Avcom-Ramsey Technologies' PSA-45 and PSA-45DSI lightweight spectrum analyzers are used for antenna alignment and L-band signal monitoring. The analyzers feature dual input, which allows connection to two LNBs simultaneously. The LCD can show either LNB's output or both, side by side. The display is a high-contrast, 5.7" diagonal backlit LCD. The analyzer has frequency coverage of 950MHz-1,450MHz.
WWW.AVCOMRAMSEY.COM

Microwave radio features SONET

NEC America's Nlite 155 is a point-to-point digital microwave radio relay system that features compact SONET radio transmission equipment for the 6GHz, 11GHz, 18GHz, 23GHz and 38GHz frequency bands. The radio is designed to carry an OC3 or STM-1 (155.52Mbps). Applications include cellular networks, LAN/WAN connections, wireless SONET/ATM rings and Last Mile connection.
WWW.NECWAVE.COM

Antenna requires low profile

The Phantom antenna from Motorola features field diversity with vertical and horizontal polarization components. This gives the antenna polarization diversity, frequency, agility, low visibility, wide bandwidth and a low-angle radiation pattern. The antenna is useful when high performance is desired and ruggedness and a low profile are required.
WWW.MOTOROLA.COM