Base stations/repeaters

Choosing the right base station(s) for your radio network requires careful thought if you're going to get all the functionality you need - especially if you're tempted to use handsets from another manufacturer

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Ofcom announces new rules for mobile phone repeaters

Ofcom has made changes to the technical requirements for using mobile phone repeaters in vehicles.

Mobile repeaters help improve reception, and the new technical specifications allow for increases to the maximum system gain allowed and the use of a wider range of ...

Small Cell Forum and 5G Americas whitepaper points to AI & ML for network planning

A new white paper from the Small Cell Forum (SCF) and 5G Americas explores the process of precision planning for small cell sites.

‘Precision Planning for 5G Era Networks with Small Cells’ was created by teams at the two industry associations and includes ...

RSI releases TETRA network group call repeater for cross-border comms

Radio Systems Information Ltd (RSI) has released X-Border, a TETRA network group call repeater designed for international border areas where users on different TETRA networks need to talk to each other.

The company describes X-Border as a quick and simple solution ...

Vodafone and O2 finalise 5G network sharing agreement

Vodafone and O2 have agreed to share 5G active equipment on joint network sites across the UK.

This is expected to speed up their rollout of 5G services to their customer base, reduce the impact of their operations on the environment and lower rollout costs (compared ...

RFS appoints its new president and CEO

Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) announced on 22 May that it has appointed Monika Maurer as its new president and CEO, with immediate effect. The position became available when Herbert Merz, the previous president and CEO, left to pursue his own projects.

The company is ...

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London Bridge Station's radios

(Advertorial) London Bridge Station was first opened in December 1836 and is the capital’s oldest as well as one of Britain’s busiest railway stations. Back in 1836 the station was a simple building providing a booking hall, company offices and only two platforms.

Expertise and innovation

(Advertorial) Sam Fenwick asks Daniel Scotney at Motorola Solutions what is the best solution for business customers who need critical communications for their mobile workers

You joined Motorola Solutions at the start of this year. Tell me about your new roleIn ...

Radio systems made simple

(Advertisement feature) Hytera's DMR two-way radio portfolio offers a solution for the smallest communications network right up to countrywide systems and everything in between

Finding the right two-way radio communications solution might seem like a slightly ...

On top of the world

(Advertisement feature) SFL Mobile Radio has helped the Galway Mountain Rescue Team scale new heights in essential communications that can be the difference between life and death.

With a primary response area spanning more than 700 sq miles, including some of ...

Your problems, our solutions

(Advertisement feature) This has been a special year for Motorola Solutions for many reasons and the company is looking ahead to PMRExpo, where it will be showcasing several new products

For 89 years, Motorola Solutions has been helping people be their best in the ...