The future of spectrum use will include plenty of sharing, dynamic access and other creative ways to make the most of this valuable resource. Utilities and public safety agencies are leading the rend by sharing the 700 MHz Public Safety Broadband Network (PBSN) band. Carlson’s award-winning LongHaul ST 700 operates in this robust frequency band, which offers…
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New Zealand tech consultant Jonathan Brewer has completed a new study thoroughly investigating the feasibility of wide-scale deployment of TV white-space broadband to serve several remote communities in the region. “TV White Space Technology for Rural Telecommunications: Community Examples” was published August 23, 2012 on behalf of InternetNZ, a non-profit organization that promotes broadband deployment…
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Tech and economic analysts have been paying close attention lately to TV white space, and the questions on everyone’s mind seem to be: what are the possibilities and where is this all going? A new report from PolicyTracker examines the entire TV white-space “ecosystem” in detail and recommends policies to facilitate adoption of the technology…
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A new analysis of the TV white space industry predicts that the TV white space sector could be “worth as much as $1.2 billion by 2017, as long as a supportive regulatory environment exists for using the spectrum effectively. Huge growth to the wireless broadband industry will occur over the next five years—as long as…
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“Mobile operators need more spectrum and fast,” says Heavy Reading research analyst Tim Kridel. Is TV white space a good option? A new report from Heavy Reading identifies the key technology and business issues with using white space for mobile broadband service. “TV White Space Spectrum for LTE: It’s Free, but Not Cheap” is the…
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TV white space is often touted as the rural broadband solution because of the excellent propagation characteristics of UHF signal, which can range over a wide area and overcome obstacles to line-of-sight. But the technology is turning out to have an even greater value: as a model for more efficient use of spectrum in all…
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Don’t let lightning or hurricanes shut your network down! Our 50% discount on Trailblazer components will help get you prepared for the winter weather. Your network is mission critical, and every minute it’s down costs you money. With the rugged, reliable Trailblazer, Carlson customers are off to a great start on building a network that…
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This rural comms center features multiple Trailblazer units in a simulcast system. Throughout the U.S.– particularly in rural regions–Trailblazer systems provide the backhaul for simulcast solutions, allowing public safety agencies to use the same channel to cover a wide geographic area while continuing to use their existing mobile and portable communications units. CommTech, a wireless communications provider…
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As a longtime advocate of rural broadband access, Carlson congratulates the U.S. Senate on amending the broadband section of the farm bill to better support the efforts of the Rural Utilities Service (RUS). The amendment encourages competitive bidding for broadband loans and grants, replacing the previous rolling application process. More importantly, it focuses grant funding…
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After many hours in the lab and in the field, the Carlson engineering team has made a significant breakthrough for TV white-space technology, with a new high-gain, omnidirectional base-station antenna. This innovative antenna design fully harnesses the potential of the UHF band, leveraging the nuances of the signal to provide consistent performance across the band.…
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