Network Operations & Maintenance

NATE: Todd Schlekeway previews upcoming show, organization initiatives and 2018 outlook

Todd Schlekeway, executive director for the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), outlines some of the highlights of his organization’s annual show, which will begin on Feb. 19 in Nashville this year. Schlekeway also discusses changing trends in the wireless industry and expresses optimism about the outlook for wireless in 2018.

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Drones promise to improve safety, efficiency associated with tower activities, NATE executive director says

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS)—commonly known as drones—are among the most exciting innovations in the wireless communications industry. In fact, that drones promise to improve efficiencies in the industry, as well as protect workers and ultimately save lives, according to Todd Schlekeway, executive director of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE).

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Motorola Solutions: Diane Tonielli demonstrates portal features that display health of comm networks

Diane Tonielli, product manager for Motorola Solutions, demonstrates how the company’s managed-services offering inform network operators about the health of their communications systems.

NATE: Todd Schlekeway talks about February conference, potential drone impact on industry

Todd Schlekeway, executive director of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), previews his organization’s annual conference—being conducted Feb. 22-25 in New Orleans—and discusses other hot industry topics, including tower safety and the potential use of drones to conduct inspections.

NATE: Todd Schlekeway details organization’s highlights, including software app, Tower Family Foundation

Todd Schlekeway, executive director of the National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE), outlines NATE highlights this year, including record membership, its STAR Initiative software app, and the organization’s role in the evolution of the Tower Family Foundation, which provides short-term financial aid to the families of tower workers who die or are injured on the job.

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The skills gap in America and the nature of work in the wireless industry

Trade-press articles regularly cite a shortage of trained professionals in several industries, including wireless communications. While this appears to be the case, technology continues to automate many tasks once done by humans. This article examines the changing landscape for wireless professionals and various approaches to giving them relevant training.

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BearCom: Jerry Denham talks about hiring, training challenges driven by RF-IP convergence

Jerry Denham, president and CEO of BearCom, explains how the convergence of RF and IP technologies is driving better solutions for customers, as well as creating new challenges in the industry to find and train people that can support them.

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EF Johnson announces P25 Phase 2 solution, industry’s smallest base station

EF Johnson Technologies announces its move into the P25 Phase 2 arena during the recent IWCE 2015 show, featuring a fully software-defined base station that company officials say is the industry’s smallest platform.

NATE: Todd Schlekeway discusses highlights of recent NATE Unite 2015 event

NATE Executive Director Todd Schlekeway talks about the some of the featured educational and safety-related activities that were conducted as part of NATE Unite 2015, which marked the organization’s 20th anniversary.

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NATE: Todd Schlekeway previews upcoming show, organization initiatives and 2018 outlook

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Drones promise to improve safety, efficiency associated with tower activities, NATE executive director says

Video

Motorola Solutions: Diane Tonielli demonstrates portal features that display health of comm networks

NATE: Todd Schlekeway talks about February conference, potential drone impact on industry

NATE: Todd Schlekeway details organization’s highlights, including software app, Tower Family Foundation

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The skills gap in America and the nature of work in the wireless industry

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BearCom: Jerry Denham talks about hiring, training challenges driven by RF-IP convergence

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EF Johnson announces P25 Phase 2 solution, industry’s smallest base station

NATE: Todd Schlekeway discusses highlights of recent NATE Unite 2015 event

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