RDL-3000 wireless system for sub-700 MHz frequencies is
the fastest white space technology with the longest range to win
approval from U.S. and Canadian regulatory authorities
TORONTO,
Oct. 21, 2013 /CNW/ - Redline
Communications (www.rdlcom.com Group Inc. TSX: RDL), a leading
provider of wireless broadband solutions for telecom and industrial
applications, today announced its wireless broadband system for the
sub-700 MHz frequency bands - the so-called television white space
-has been certified by both the U.S. Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Industry Canada.
Built on Redline's recently announced Universal Wireless
Transport™ (UWT™) platform, the sub-700 MHz RDL-3000 wireless
broadband system delivers the fastest data rates over the longest
distances with the broadest non-line-of-site coverage of any
currently available white space product.
In 2010 the FCC allowed unlicensed operation in the wireless
frequency range between 50 MHz and 698 MHz, the spectrum previously
used for analog VHF and UHF TV television broadcasts. Wireless
signals transmitted within this spectrum range, today referred to
as "white space", can travel over long distances, over hills,
through trees, around buildings and other physical obstacles making
it useful and cost-effective for a wide range of wide area network
(WAN) applications. Redline's sub-700 RDL-3000 system takes
advantage of these attributes and then supercharges the speed and
distance of the transmission, delivering high speed wireless
connections over a radius of up to 35 miles. This extended range
translates directly into fewer base stations and therefore a much
lower infrastructure cost when designing a wide area network.
"It's very gratifying to see two major regulatory bodies test
and certify what Redline believes will be an important solution for
our customers around the world," said Rodney Cronin, director of product management at
Redline Communications. "Having the most powerful product in this
newly available spectrum brings greater flexibility in network
design, and has the potential for tremendous cost savings when
building out network infrastructure. FCC certification is
recognized the world over, and gives Redline customers added
confidence that our newest solution is a reliable, high-performance
option for networking in the most challenging topographies."
The FCC's certification approves the Redline white space system
for use in the United States
across a frequency range spanning from 470 MHz to 698 MHz using 6
MHz channels. This certification allows the RDL-3000 to
transmit at speeds of up to 27 Mbps over a distance of up to 35
miles (approximately 60 km). Industry Canada has certified this same technology for
use in Canada over a frequency
range spanning 512 MHz to 698 MHz using either 6 MHz or 12 MHz
channels. Using 12 MHz channels allows this system to
transmit at speeds of up to 54 Mbps over the same 35 mile
distance.
Redline's software defined architecture allows RDL-3000 sub-700
MHz network systems to be easily configured via software to comply
with any country's regulatory specifications, allowing them to work
anywhere in the world. When combined with Redline's lower
power requirements and ruggedized enclosures, this white space
system is ideal for providing wireless coverage in remote areas
where power can be derived from alternative energy sources such as
solar, and where absolute reliable operation is important.
Redline's RDL-3000 wireless broadband systems are used worldwide to
deliver wide area network connectivity for industrial operations
such as oil and gas exploration where temperatures, climate and
terrain can differ wildly.
Learn more about white space at
http://rdlcom.com/wp/category/white-space/
About Redline Communications
Redline Communications is the innovator of Virtual Fiber™, a
specialized wireless broadband system used by companies and
governments worldwide to cost-effectively deploy distributed
services and applications. Redline Virtual Fiber™ solutions
are used to facilitate and enhance public safety networks, deploy
and extend secure networks, connect digital oilfields and smart
grids, and bring dedicated Internet access wherever and whenever
it's needed. Redline has been delivering powerful, versatile and
reliable wireless systems to governments, the military, oil and
gas, and the telecom industry for over a decade through its global
network of certified partners. For more information visit
www.rdlcom.com.
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SOURCE Redline Communications Group Inc.