We offer new products and solutions that you can use to create value for your customers and generate profits for your company. Industry NewsWireless Internet Demand Surges Into the New YearBy John Celentano, TESSCO Technologies | The Wireless Journal Vol. 18, No. 6, DEC 2011 / JAN 2012 The Year That Was2011 was an eventful year in the U.S. wireless market. AT&T offered to acquire T-Mobile USA to become a mega-carrier. Apple® became the darling of the wireless industry with
the introduction of several new versions of the iPhone® and iPad® that customers bought in huge volumes. Together, wireless carriers rolled out 137 new handheld devices, mainly smartphones, which are driving huge data volumes which tax every network’s throughput and backhaul capabilities. To meet the demand, carriers have forecasted 2011 aggregate network investment levels of nearly $25 billion in CAPEX, a five percent increase over 2010 levels. AT&T, Verizon, and MetroPCS kept their LTE deployments rolling, while Sprint and LightSquared moved closer to launching their respective visions for advanced networks, although LightSquared had to take time to sort out interference issues with the GPS system. Meanwhile, Clearwire maintained a holding pattern as it sought new funding sources to complete its network buildout. And in the end, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) revamped the long-standing Universal Services Fund (USF) to make a way for small rural carriers to fund their wireless broadband network growth... Read the Complete Article
Handling Wireless Data-Which Network is Right for You?By John Celentano, TESSCO Technologies | The Wireless Journal Vol. 18, No. 5, SEPT/OCT 2011 When it comes to broadband, network planners have the dual challenge of
maintaining coverage yet designing adequate capacity to handle demand for always-on, high-speed data services. Broadband generally is referred to as any transmission speed at one megabit per second (Mbps) or above. The good news is that wireless broadband networks can be designed and configured in multiple ways to address a range of applications... Read the Complete Article
Leveraging Wireless Technology for a Better and Safer Learning Environment Same FormatCASE STUDY Submitted by Firetide | The Wireless Journal Vol. 18, No. 5, SEPT/OCT 2011 The recent explosion of mobile devices and multimedia applications has many schools looking for a way to incorporate these elements into their curriculum. They want to find a viable network solution that allows for future expandability and manageability while keeping costs down. Beyond the needs of mobile devices and apps, schools also want to be able to leverage their networks for other technologies, such as campus security and special event situations like dances and sporting events... Read the Complete Article | Visit tessco.com/go/firetide
Ensuring Fleet Safety with Traffic Safety Compliance Same FormatSubmitted by Jamie Holloway, TESSCO Technologies | The Wireless Journal Vol. 18, No. 5, SEPT/OCT 2011 The latest hands-free technologies enable organizations to deter distracted driving among its mobile workforces, as well as ensure compliance with ever-increasing local, state and federal regulations. Safety is a leading priority and concern for utility fleet managers,
principally cell phone use while driving and the detrimental, potential consequences associated with it... Read the Complete Article
Class-Leading Digital Dual-Band Public Safety RepeaterAdvanced RF Technologies, Inc. (ADRF), a leading provider of in-building solutions, introduces the PSR78-9030, a new digital dual-band Public Safety repeater designed to protect the lives of first responders and building occupants. Through the use of digital filtering technology (DSP), the PSR78-9030 helps eliminate adjacent channel interference to ensure the safety of emergency personnel and allows band selectivity to support 700 MHz and 800 MHz rebanding. Fully compliant with the 2010 NFPA 72 Code and featuring NEMA 4 compliant housing, the PSR78-9030 is the next generation in ADRF’s acclaimed PSR Series Public Safety Repeaters.  Features
- Supports up to two non-contiguous frequency bands simultaneously — covers the entire 700 MHz and 800 MHz Public Safety frequencies.
- Digital filtering enables band selectivity via Web-GUI — center frequencies adjustable in 1 KHz step, bandwidths adjustable in 250 KHz step.
- ADRF’s celebrated Web-GUI provides versatility and total control to the user — all primary control parameters (e.g., gain, output power, alarm threshold) adjustable via Web-GUI and connectivity via DHCP — no third-party software required.
- Automated installation affords peace of mind.
Where Wired Meets Wireless in Your Building, TESSCO is ThereBy Damon Weatherill, TESSCO Technologies | The Wireless Journal Vol. 18, No. 5, SEPT/OCT 2011 Our expectation of wireless reliability and performance continues to rise. More than ever, individuals and businesses demand speed, bandwidth, and the freedom to roam. Seamless integration from indoor to outdoor, wired to wireless is made possible by private indoor architectures whether for networks such as Enhanced Cellular Coverage or Wireless LANs. TESSCO is uniquely positioned to help organizations design and build their private indoor networks with complete, high-speed broadband solutions. From Wi-Fi Access Points (APs) for hotspot coverage and various single and multi-band antennas, to copper and fiber WLAN cabling, bidirectional amplifiers, IP cameras,wireless routers, Voice over IP (VoIP) systems, cabinets, backup power, and inside mounting hardware,TESSCO’s portfolio for private indoor network help build and maintain your wireless indoor networks... Read the Complete Article
Motorola Solutions to Sell PTP & PMP BusinessesMotorola Solutions has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Point-to-Point (PTP or Orthogon) and Point-to-Multipoint (PMP or Canopy) Wireless Broadband Networks businesses to Vector Capital, a private-equity firm based in San Francisco. PTP and PMP will operate as Cambium Networks, a standalone company. Both PTP and PMP are solid businesses and industry leaders, and Motorola Solutions believes it has found the right partner to give these businesses the targeted focus and funding they need for even greater success. Learn More: Visit tessco.com/go/cambium or tessco.com/go/motorola_wibb | 
