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New President for AR/RF Microwave

 

AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation has announced the appointment of Jim Maginn as president, effective immediately. Maginn, who joined AR in 1992 as engineering manager, has held the position of senior VP/CEO since 2006. His extensive career began in 1975 with the Department of Defense, where he was employed as a radio systems engineer at the Naval Air Development Center. From … [Read more...]

Interference Stymies Radio Test

 

The BBC has released a report on its year-long test of digital medium wave (DMW) radio (or digital radio mondiale (DRM) radio) that is reported to offer a more robust signal that carries for greater distances than analog radio broadcasting. The trial was held in southwest England using the frequency of BBC Radio Devon and was codenamed project Mayflower. Volunteer listeners … [Read more...]

Shielding Firm Expands to Europe

 

The MuShield Company of Londonderry, New Hampshire has announced the recent opening of a European division. Mushield’s European headquarters is located in the Netherlands, and a regional sales office is in France. Mr. Xavier Génaux will be the leading sales, marketing, and project manager during the introduction of the MuShield brand of magnetic shielding products and … [Read more...]

Key NASA Appointments

 

Space radiation will be just one of the concerns for the new head of NASA. President Barack Obama has chosen retired astronaut Maj. Gen. Charles Bolden to lead NASA. He also named former NASA associate administrator Lori Garver to the number two post at NASA. If confirmed, Bolden, who flew in space four times, would be only the second former astronaut to run NASA. Vice Adm. … [Read more...]

Interference Technology Presents: AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation

 

This video features the first part of our conversation with AR RF/Microwave Instrumentation’s President and Founder Don “Shep” Shepherd on the EMC testing industry.  Shep discusses some of the industry trends that have had the biggest impacts on test engineers, his take on EMC in the news in regards to automotive applications, and more.For more information, contact AR … [Read more...]

Test Firm Acquires Swedish Lab

 

Well known global test firm, Intertek has announced that it has acquired from Sargentia the assets of Jäfälla, Sweden-based Sargentia Catella AB. Already known for its EMC and product safety testing, Intertek will expand its offerings and capabilities with the addition of Sargentia Catella. The Swedish organization brings to Intertek 50 years of experience in the energy storage … [Read more...]

Record Fines for Interference

 

British telecom regulator Ofcom has issued a report indicating that 2008 was a record year for enforcement actions and fines levied. Illegal broadcasting, or so-called pirate radio, continued to be a problem in heavily populated urban areas. During 2008 Ofcom carried out 36 studio raids, secured 28 prosecutions and 14 formal cautions, removed 489 illegal transmitters, and … [Read more...]

IEEE & NATO Sign TCA; Will Work on Human EM Exposure

 

The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE-SA) and the NATO Standardisation Agency (NSA) have signed a Technical Cooperation Agreement allowing these organizations to share knowledge of each other’s standards development activities and to avoid duplication of technical standards wherever possible. Under the terms of the TCA, IEEE-SA and the NSA will exchange information about ongoing … [Read more...]

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