RF Connectors, a division of RF Industries, released several BNC, N and UHF connectors for use with RG-8/U type plenum cable having .108 solid center conductors and .355 outer jacket dimensions. The cable can be used in computer, instrumentation or broadcast installations. (800) 233-1728.
Two high gain base station antennas for the 824 MHz to 896 MHz and 890 MHz to 960 MHz cellular frequency bands were introduced by Andrew Corp. The antennas allow cellular operators to increase base site spacing, the company said. The Andrew 20/20 single polarized base station antenna was designed for rural applications where centers of concentrated population are connected by routes through remote areas. The Andrew dual polarized base station antenna offers margin performance to portable handsets, the company said. (800) 255-1479, ext. 251, bulletin 10055.
Mobile Security Communications Inc. debuted three new automotive devices to be used in conjunction with CarCop, a personal protection and vehicle security system. The CarCop Portable option, which is compatible with Motorola Inc. and Nokia Corp. phones, allows CarCop subscribers to use their portable phone to get navigation assistance or emergency services. The MapTop option is an in-vehicle navigation system, which provides information through the subscriber’s laptop computer. The product tracks the position of the vehicle on the map in real time to aid in navigation. Finally, TrafficCop is an interconnect wire point that connects all the vehicle and aftermarket wire harnesses to CarCop. (888) 222-6721.
Oracle Corp. announced a new version of its Personal Oracle Lite. Release 2.4 combines the company’s mobile middleware product, Oracle Mobile Agents, with Personal Oracle Lite’s bi-directional data replication capabilities for remote access to enterprise servers over radio and cellular networks. Oracle said this shifts processing overhead from client to server for wireless data transfers and allows for data compression, security, asynchronous operations and guaranteed transaction delivery. (415) 506-7000.
Times Microwave Systems released its LMR-500 UltraFlex and LMR-600 UltraFlex coaxial cables, which are designed to provide flexibility and low loss. The cables are ideal for use as feeders for rotatable antennas, applications requiring field deployment and re-reeling and for routing in very tight installations, the company said. The UltraFlex cables have stranded center conductors and elastomer jackets, unlike standard LMR cables, which have solid center conductors and polyethylene jackets. The higher flexibility is offset by higher attenuation of 15 to 20 percent. (203) 949-8400.
Commercial Satellite Systems Inc. introduced its SP2000P personal satellite terminal, which provides voice, fax and data communications anywhere in the world. The product communicates using the International Mobile Satellite Organization’s Mini-M satellite communications system. The product allows users to initiate or receive voice calls, send and receive faxes, send and receive e-mail or transfer computer data files. The complete system is approximately the size of a PC laptop, the company said. (716) 425-0760.
Cushcraft Corp. introduced two new antennas, the S24012P and the SR1857. The S24012P provides for reception and transmission in the 2.4 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency band. It consists of five broadband microstrip patches that provide a minimum of 12.5 dBi gain with a nominal 80 by 10 degree half power beamwidth. The SR1857 is a linearly polarized beam-shaped antenna, which provides for reception and transmission of linearly polarized signals in the 1850 MHz to 1990 MHz frequency bands. Its dual broadband linear elements provide a minimum 6.6 dBi gain with a nominal 35 by 140 degree half power beamwidth. (603) 627-7877.
UNR-Rohn added tapered steel poles to its product line of poles, which currently include concrete and fiberglass poles produced by Sherman Utility Structures Inc. The tapered poles are multisided structures reaching as high as 200 feet. The poles will be hot dip galvanized, the company said. (309) 697-4400.
Harris Corp.’s Farinon Division announced the availability of its MicroStar Plus 38 GHz point-to-point digital millimeter wave radio, which is designed to provide reliable and expandable site interconnections for personal communications services and cellular systems. MicroStar Plus radios also are ideal for competitive access providers who need to provide local access beyond the limits of wireline networks, the company said. The small and lightweight product can be mounted on a variety of buildings and structures. (800) FARINON.
HighwayMaster Communications Inc. introduced the portable version of its model 5000 series mobile communications unit and fleet management system. The portable unit offers the same capabilities and enhancements as the permanently-installed version, the company said. The product provides wireless data and voice communications to the long-haul trucking industry using Global Positioning System satellite vehicle tracking. The portable unit has options including a cigarette lighter adapter, an attachment for the auxiliary dash power panel and a fuse panel connector. (972) 732-2500.
