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Of the new products in the July 2000 issue, this one generated the biggest reader response. For more information on this product, log on to www.motorola.com .
Earpiece has automatic squelch
Motorola’s completely discreet earpiece is designed for use with Motorola two-way radios and surveillance kits by police officers, public safety officials and security operatives. Users can transmit communications through the wireless earpiece via an inductive neckloop connected to a Motorola two- or three-wire surveillance kit. Its small size is designed to enable the user to monitor radio transmissions without compromising undercover integrity. The earpiece offers a range of audio functions including automatic squelch, automatic gain control and noise filtering. Average battery life is 100 hours, and the earpiece includes an end-of-life circuit that generates a warning signal when the battery needs changing.
WWW.MOTOROLA.COM
Radio modem offers error correction
The RF9600 from RF Neulink is a radio modem that operates on the new unlicensed MURS frequencies. The modem is capable of 9600 baud, has error correction, robust reliability and comes pre-programmed with all five frequencies. Each station can have its own ID code to ensure that it responds to commands. Units will work with many commercial weather stations.
WWW.RFNEULINK.COM OR 800-233-1728
Combiner offers weather-tight construction
Model 350-BD-FFE-2 from Bird Component Products is a weather-tight, two-way divider and combiner. The unit offers a frequency range of 460MHz-960MHz, 350W power rating into matched loads and 150W into mismatch conditions. It also offers VSWR input 1.3:1 maximum and output 1.2:1 maximum. Specifications include insertion loss ,0.4dB typical, ,5.5dB maximum. Isolation is 20dB minimum, and phase balance is 28 maximum.
WWW.BIRDFLA.COM OR 727-547-8826
Software documents digital and analog signals
The S5007GPS RF field strength mapping system from Z Technology is a Windows-based system that generates signal strength maps of a service area and takes steps to correct or improve geographical coverage. When used with a calibrated antenna, the system offers comprehensive facility for NIST-traceable RF power measurement and documentation of digital or analog signal coverage.
WWW.ZTECHNOLOGY.COM OR 888-613-9832
Hands-free kit works with IDEN radios
Klein Electronics’ hands-free kit is designed for Motorola IDEN telecom products. The design of the earpieces with in-line microphone requires no adapter. Retail packaged, the kit is made for the i500, i700, i1000 and i2000 series phones.
WWW.KLEINELECTRONICS.COM
Cabinets protect with aluminum construction
Pentair Electronic Packaging’s outdoor WAN aluminum cabinets are designed for wireless telecom. The flexible, tested and prequalified lightweight aluminum enclosures ensure positive protection for electrical and electronic equipment in harsh outdoor environments. They are available in unibody or modular format, single- or multiple-bay configurations, with mounting for 19″, 23″ and proprietary racks. They feature aluminum construction with a polyester powder coat outdoor-rated finish.
WWW.PENTAIR-EP.COM OR 888-550-9543
Portable antennas operate in PCS and ISM
The Flextron portable communications antennas from Astron Antenna are designed for specialized OEM or standard cellular, PCS and ISM applications. The antennas are available in a full range of frequencies and quarter- and half-wave designs. These rugged, injection-molded antennas offer excellent mechanical integrity and maximum durability for optimum electrical performance. They are available in swivel and right-angle designs.
WWW.ASTRONANTENNAS.COM
Headset offers an M-1/dc-amplified mic
The model H3340 headset/microphone from David Clark is designed to be worn with a safety cap, and it offers an M-1/dc amplified (nominal 100V) microphone. The boom has three adjustment points for perfect microphone placement. It can be rotated to position the microphone on the left or right side. The nominal 300V earphones are wired in series. The four-conductor cord is 28″ nominal in length, and the plug is 2P-1643.
WWW.DAVIDCLARK.COM OR 508-751-5800
Software automates notification
The Communicator from Dialogic Communications is an interactive notification technology program for business, industry and government operations. Scaleable to 72 on-site telephone lines, the system ensures immediate, two-way communications with response teams. It offers total automation of all emergency and non-emergency notification procedures with immediate verification.
WWW.DCCUSA.COM OR 800-723-3207
Analyzer covers 100kHz-3GHz
The MS2711A is a fully functional hand-held spectrum analyzer from Anritsu that offers a rugged, lightweight, battery-operated design. Weighing four pounds and powered by a NiMH battery, the spectrum analyzer covers the 100kHz-3GHz frequency range. It is designed for testing of cellular, data, paging, PCS, satellite, SMR, wireless Internet and WLAN/WPBX systems. A save-setup feature allows as many as 10 test setups to be stored in the spectrum analyzer’s nonvolatile memory. All results are shown on a large, high-resolution LCD that makes viewing easy under a variety of lighting conditions.
WWW.US.ANRITSU.COM OR 800-267-4878
Generator allows channel gating
Model 555 is a digital delay/pulse generator from Berkeley Nucleonics that offers multichannel 1ns-resolution timing, delaying, gating, pulsing and syncing functions. Each channel offers delays and widths, so the two-channel unit offers the same delay and width functionality of four-channel units. It is available in two-, four- and eight-channel configurations. Pulses are synchronized to a common or internal trigger. Channels may be gated, and gate enabling is selectable on a per-channel basis.
WWW.BERKELEYNUCLEONICS.COM OR 415-453-9955
Mounted display enables navigation of drive-test software
The N3419A from Agilent Technologies is a vehicle-mounted display system that allows for real-time troubleshooting while using the company’s wireless network optimization tools. It consists of a bright display, rugged and adjustable pedestal mounting, and a custom keypad. The system enables wireless network technicians and optimization engineers to easily navigate drive-test software. The keypad enables users to perform essential functions, such as starting and stopping calls, switching between measurement windows and recording measurements with one keystroke.
WWW.AGILENT.COM
Battery monitor uses single-cell voltage
The Intelligent Monitoring System from GNB Industrial Power is a stand-alone system that continuously assesses a battery’s ability to provide power to critical applications. The IMS actively notifies the user when the battery requires service or replacement, and it predicts the remaining standby time of a battery during a discharge. As a result, it allows the user to intelligently dispatch field generators and shed unnecessary battery loads to critical sites before power is lost. The system uses single-cell voltage and impedance testing in conjunction with string current analysis to quickly pinpoint a problem.
WWW.GNB.COM
Laptop reduces heat absorption by 30%
The White Rocky from Amrel is a special version of the Rocky II+ laptop developed for the public safety sector. The computer is encapsulated with a white coating that reduces heat absorption from direct sunlight by as much as 30%. It has been certified to MIL-STD 810E, MIL-STD 461D and IP54 for ruggedization, and it is equipped with a Pentium III 500MHz CPU. Its open-architecture design allows for easy system upgrading, device integration and field servicing.
800-882-6735
Microwave cables offer 50V impedance
The Utiform family of tin-dipped microwave cables from Micro-Coax has a higher temperature rating than semi-rigid cables and an equivalent bend radius. The cables are 100% shielded and offer impedance of 50V over a wide dc — 95GHz frequency range. Capacitance is either 27pf/ft. or 29pf/ft., depending on the cable. Signal delay is either 1.45ns/ft or 1.32ns/ft, also depending on the cable.
WWW.MICRO-COAX.COM OR 800-223-2629
Adapter kit turns portables into mobiles
The vehicular adapter kit from Motorola turns the company’s portable HT750 and HT1250 two-way radios into mobile units when the user is traveling between job sites or in a public safety or security situation where the user is moving throughout the coverage area. A hand-held microphone is provided along with a battery spacer, an RF switch adapter and an installation kit. The adapter also has the added audio power needed for an external speaker. The unit maintains the portable radios’ original transmission and reception characteristics.
WWW.MOTOROLA.COM
