As this edition of the eNews was being prepared for delivery, the auction of open spectrum by Industry Canada had completed round 85 and had amassed bids in excess of C$3.8 billion. Most telecom industry analysts expected the bidding to conclude within a few days to a week. Among the top bidders were Rogers Communications with bids over C$803; TELUS Communications with bids … [Read more...]
Rohde & Schwarz Wins NAVSEA Contract
Rohde & Schwarz has won a $139,250 contract to provide EMI test receiver equipment to Naval Sea Systems Command. Contract details can be viewedonline. … [Read more...]
Google Revisits “White Space” Controversy vis-à-vis Portable Microphones
Search engine giant Google has again weighed in on the White Space debate and possible interference if unlicensed wireless devices can access the unoccupied spectrum between digital television broadcasters. A newly released white paper follows Google co-founder Larry Page’s exhortation to broadcasters and legislators earlier this month, in which Page insisted that the … [Read more...]
Ofcom Issues Consultation on Digital Dividend
British telecom regulator Ofcom has issued detailed proposals for the “White Spaces”, the term used to describe those portions of the spectrum between digital television broadcasters after the digital switchover. According to Ofcom, these spaces could be used for new low power services and represent an important resource. Ofcom’s principal aims are to maximize benefits for the … [Read more...]
European Commission Okays French R&D Funding of EM Valve Controls
The European Commission has reached a decision not to raise any objections under EC Treaty state aid rules to the financial support of €61 million granted by France to the LOwCO2MOTION research and development program. The purpose of this program is to introduce innovative products to improve engine efficiency and to reduce fuel consumption. One such technology goal is the … [Read more...]
U.S. Air Force Issues Pre-solicitation Notice for Spectrum Analyzers
On June 23, 2008, the U.S. Air Force issued a pre-solicitation notice of intent that it anticipates issuing an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for NSN: 6625-01-550-2457, Spectrum Analyzers, P/N FSU26 Opt-B23-B25-K7-K30-K40-ZZA411. This is a sole source item from Rohde & Schwarz, Inc. (CAGE: 82199). Best Estimated Quantity will be three during Ordering … [Read more...]
Northern Lights Can Interfere with Sat-Nav Signals
Researchers at the University of Bath have discovered evidence that the Northern Lights can interfere with GPS (global positioning system) signals. They have released a study entitled “GPS Scintillation in High Arctic Associated with an Auroral Arc.” A multi-disciplinary team headed by Professor Cathryn Mitchell deployed specialized sat-nav equipment in Northern Scandinavia. … [Read more...]
New York State Company Offers Military-Approved QPL Inductors
Gowanda Electronics, of Gowanda, N.Y., has introduced a military-approved RF inductor series which is on the military’s Qualified Product List per MIL-PRF-83446. Gowanda’s MLRF3013 series addresses a need in the marketplace for enhanced RF inductor options in military applications. The MLRF3013 series is designed for RF electronic applications in military, aerospace and defense … [Read more...]
Electromagnetic Waves Could Help with Energy Use, Fuel Economy
Save the World Air, Inc. announced that recently concluded tests that were conducted by the Temple University, Department of Physics, and which were sponsored by JGC Corporation of Japan, resulted in substantial reductions in the viscosity of heavy crude oil, when treated with a patent-pending pulsed electromagnetic device. These results confirmed earlier tests and hold direct … [Read more...]
EPCOS Introduces New EMC filters for Long Motor Leads
EPCOS has extended its 3-line EMC filters by a high-performance series for frequency converters. It is distinguished by outstanding attenuation properties that offer decisive advantages especially with long motor leads. Cable-based measurements of commercial frequency converters showed that the EN 55011 limits were observed for class A up to 300 m and class B up to 200 m as … [Read more...]
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