Motorola shipping MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus 

By Donny Jackson

Motorola this week announced shipment of its MOTOTRBO Capacity Plus, a single-site digital trunking solution for VHF and UHF that uses TDMA technology to meet 6.25 KHz channel equivalency guidelines....

PCTEL launches GPS multiband antenna 

By Mary Rose Roberts

This antenna offers coverage of GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, 3G (806-960 MHz/1710-2170 MHz) and Wi-Fi/WiMAX (2.3-2.6 GHz) frequencies, coupled with GPS L1 capability....

EADS Secure Networks system deployed by Tennessee PS agency 

By Mary Rose Roberts

EADS Secure Networks North America announced the full system acceptance of its CORP25 digital, trunked land mobile radio system by Cumberland County, Tenn., to replace the county’s conventional analog radio system....

Courts approve LM Ericsson’s bid to buy Nortel Networks 

By Mary Rose Roberts

U.S. and Canadian courts have approved Swedish wireless company LM Ericsson's $1.13 billion bid to buy next-generation wireless technology and other assets from insolvent telecom-equipment maker Nortel Networks Corp. ...

TerreStar successfully tests dual-mode smartphone over satellite network 

By Mary Rose Roberts

Satellite communications provider TerreStar successfully has placed a VoIP-based call from one dual-mode smartphone handset to a second smartphone over its satellite network...

EFJ completes P25 testing 

Reporter's notebook: Wireless Matrix releases mobile hotspot 

By Mary Rose Roberts

Wireless Matrix released its Communicator 1000 mobile hotspot that integrates 3G cellular, GPS and wireless LAN technologies into a single vehicle-mounted platform. ...

EF Johnson looks for success where it can find it 

By Glenn Bischoff

When Harris purchased Tyco Electronics Wireless System earlier this year, it sent a shock wave through the public-safety communications sector, as many believe that the acquisition created for Motorola — long the sector’s dominant player — the long-sought rival that is capable of competing with the behemoth on equal footing. At EF Johnson Technologies, however, the transaction was met with a figurative shrug of the shoulders....

Flow Mobile seeks 700 MHz waiver for North Dakota 

By Donny Jackson

Flow Mobile, a North Dakota–based wireless startup company, has asked the FCC for a 700 MHz waiver that would let it build a broadband wireless network that would demonstrate the viability of a public/private shared network for public safety in North Dakota and other rural states....

EF Johnson announces P25 mobile radios for UHF, VHF 

By Donny Jackson

EF Johnson Technologies yesterday announced the addition of UHF and VHF mobile radios to its 5300 ES Series Project 25-compliant product portfolio....

DHS announces final phase of multiband radio testing 

By Mary Rose Roberts

The U.S. DHS Science and Technology Directorate announced the 14 lead organizations for the upcoming pilot phase of testing and evaluation for the multiband radio project....

TerreStar readies for launch of next-gen satellite 

By Donny Jackson

Satellite-communications provider TerreStar Networks is scheduled to launch a next-generation satellite tomorrow that is expected to bring satellite functionality to everyday devices, including consumer wireless handsets and — eventually — LMR radios used by public-safety personnel....

Reporter's Notebook: DHS announces $1.8 billion in grants 

By Mary Rose Roberts

DHS announces $1.8 billion in grants; Digi International unveils Smart Energy product suite for utilities; and more....

Reporter's Notebook: Integraph automates transmission of security alarm directly into CAD 

By Mary Rose Roberts

Integraph automates transmission of security alarm directly into CAD; BAE Systems lands $33.6 million from Navy; and more....

Utilities to look into TETRA with Motorola's blessing 

By Lynnette Luna

TETRA could find a home in North America now that the Utilities Telecom Council is forming a working group to identify technical issues related to the use of the technology in the U.S. and...