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...in the news

CommScope launches E-911 compliance testing services

Mar 16, 2011 4:10 PM, By Glenn Bischoff

CommScope’s services, which will be marketed under its Andrew Solutions brand, include analysis of existing maintenance test record, drive-testing in selected counties to determine existing location accuracy, and engineering recommendations for bringing networks into compliance where needed. ...

Anritsu unveils handheld analyzer for narrowband, broadband applications

Jan 26, 2011 5:12 PM, By Glenn Bischoff

The S412E LMR Master handheld analyzer is designed to help technicians install, verify and service public-safety, utility and private wireless networks....

DHS approves labs for P25 compliance program

May 7, 2009 4:59 PM, By Donny Jackson

Eight laboratories have been approved to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program, the DHS Office for Interoperability and Compatibility announced...

...from our magazine

Know before you go (with related video)

Apr 1, 2012 12:00 AM, By Stephenie Ericson

The ability to remotely determine whether a radio actually needs service saves agencies valuable time and money....

When accuracy isn't all

Mar 1, 2012 12:00 AM, By Jay M. Jacobsmeyer, P.E.

When it comes to radio system measurement, there actually are three other important aspects — precision, reliability and traceability....

...commentary

University researchers focus on another kind of interoperability

Mar 23, 2011 12:05 PM, By Glenn Bischoff (glenn.bischoff@penton.com)

Researchers at the University of New Hampshire are working to ensure interoperability of the components that go into a variety of communications devices. The goal not only is to make such devices perform better, but also to reduce the price that end users pay for them....

Is P25 finally reaching maturity?

May 13, 2009 4:50 PM, By Lynnette Luna

They're finally here. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Office for Interoperability and Compatibility announced that eight laboratories were approved to test equipment as part of the Project 25 Compliance Assessment Program....

...briefs

Aeroflex adds measurement suite for WLAN 802.11ac devices

Feb 10, 2012 4:35 PM

Aeroflex Limited is adding 802.11ac support to its PXI 3000 Series test system. ...

Aeroflex adds P25 Phase II TDMA functions to digital radio test set

Jan 26, 2012 11:23 AM

Aeroflex upgraded its 3920 Radio Test Set to now support P25 Phase II TDMA test functions. The upgrade also includes new features for the development, manufacture, and field-test of analog and digital PMR radios and base stations....

Anritsu debuts NBFM mode for LMR analyzer

Jan 11, 2012 4:00 PM

Anritsu recently introduced a mode for its LMR Master S412E handheld analyzer that lets users conduct measurements on narrowband analog FM (NBFM) LMR systems.  ...


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