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.