When choosing a mobile antenna, is more gain better? Maybe, though practically, radiation efficiency and radiation pattern are probably more important. But this is about antenna gain. Let’s start with ISED regulations in SRSP-500 6.3 Radiated Power Limits 6.3.1 Mobile Systems Normally, the maximum power for base stations shall be 125 watts Effective Radiated Power […]
We were going to do a write up on DC Power System design concepts but Innovative Circuit Technology, ICT, has already done it for you. We have shamelessly linked directly to their document. To be fair, we do sell other site power solutions as well but when it comes to a comphrensive package complete with […]
If you’ve been in the industry for a while, you may know Sinclair antennas by their old part numbers. Here is comprehensive cross reference to help you out. If you prefer to dig into Sinclair’s antenna naming convention the graphic below should help. When you click on it, it should open in a new tab. […]
In early 2020, ICT (Innovative Circuit Technology Ltd.) introduced their “New Generation Comm Series” power supplies and associated mobile radio covers. The change streamlined the product line and simplified inventory demands. The chart below should help clear up any lingering confusion over the transition from the old part numbers to the new ones. The information […]
The following Sinclair Clamp Selection Guide PDF file can be downloaded from our site here: Or directly from Sinclairs website here
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Installing antennas on vehicles with aluminum body panels presents a few challenges, including galvanic corrosion. One of the most common situations in the two-way radio world as of the writing of this post is installing a radio in Ford’s F-Series pick-ups, however other models and other manufactures also utilize the weight savings of aluminum. A […]
The “mag-mount” is an effective solution for temporary antenna installations on vehicles. Typically they have a 3 to 5 inch base with an NMO antenna mount and 12 to 17 feet of coax cable with several connector options. But what do you do when you need a longer cable or a higher spec cable? Mobile […]
Finding the best antenna and mounting arrangement for wireless / radio linked SCADA installation can take a bit of out of the box thinking, literally. While many installations required high gain directional antennas, often plant systems or small industrial complex systems either don’t need high gain antennas or physical limitations preclude them. For instance, a […]
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