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New Study Will Assess the Effects of Mobile Phones on Health

 

Yet another study will attempt to assess the impact of the EM radiation from mobile phones on long-term health. A new study on long-term health consequences such as brain cancer and neurodegenerative disease will be undertaken at Imperial College, London. The study, known as COSMOS, is led byProfessor Paul Elliott from the Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, The £3.1 … [Read more...]

National Technical Systems Acquires Elliott Laboratories

 

National Technical Systems, Inc. (NTS) has announced that it has completed its acquisition of Elliott Laboratories, a San Francisco Bay area provider of EMC, product safety, and wireless regulatory testing. The addition of Elliott to the NTS organization creates one of the largest independent providers of EMC design, test, and evaluation services in North America, and NTS now … [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...]

Canadian Spectrum Auction Could End Soon

 

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...]

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...]

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...]

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