APCO Australasia Exhibition
See Vicom Australia at the APCO Exhibition from the 15th - 17th March 2010 at booth 83.
For more information on the APCO Exhibition please visit www.apcoaust.com.au
February 2010 - EXFO Release new FiberBasix 50 Series Power Meter and Optical Light Source.
EXFO Quality 
- NBN/FTTx 'Ready' Kits (1310/1490/1550)
- LAN/WAN Kits (850/1300, 1310/1550)
- Great Prices
- Reliable
The EPM-50 Power Meter key features include:
- Ruggedised Design
- Interchangeable connector adapters
- 300 hours of battery life
- Tone recognition for fiber identification
- High power input capabilities
The ELS-50 Optical Light Source key features include:
- Ruggedised Design
- Excellent power stability for reliable loss measurement
- Interchangeable connector adapters
- Up to 60 hours of battery life
- Tone recognition for fiber identification
Free Technology Seminar
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December 2009 - EXFO's Exclusive Single-Ended CD/PMD Analysis Method Achieves Standardisation
EXFO has announced that the standardisation of the SOP sampling analysis (SSA) test method on which is based its FTB-5700, a single-ended dispersion analyser specifically designed to address characterisation, upgrade and OPEX challenges in metro mesh networks.
Deploying fast services on mesh networks requires the characterisation of every single link span to map out the network's dispersion issues and optimise bandwidth usage. The SSA standard (TIA FOTP-243) allows tests to be performed by a single technician instead of two, effectively reducing the manpower required and therefore simplifying the process.
In addition, each mesh network node is connected to multiple links spreading in multiple directions. Therefore, using a traditional end-to-end measurement tool not only demands an extra technician, but it also involves the second technician commuting from one site to the other, wasting valuable test time for both technicians. The SSA approach avoids such resource dead time, as a single technician can perform the same tests that two technicians used to do-in a fraction of the time formerly required. The result is reduced OPEX, reduced time-to-revenue and higher resource efficiency, by approximately a factor of three.
"Over the years, EXFO has pioneered and standardised several PMD test methods, from PSA to GINTY to the brand-new distributed PMD analysis approach. This latest technology breakthrough once again testifies to the strong emphasis we have always placed on innovation," said Étienne Gagnon, EXFO's Vice-President of Product Management and Marketing. "In order to help service providers meet their metro network upgrade challenges, we have designed a single-ended CD and PMD test solution that truly reduces OPEX, both in the short and long term. What's more, this method does not compromise on measurement accuracy, as evidenced by the TIA's acknowledgment and issuance of a fiber-optic test procedure (FOTP) number."
December 2009 - EXFO’s New Bidirectional RFC 2544 Capability Allows for Unrivalled Carrier-Ethernet Service Testing
EXFO's release of a new software suite that provides bidirectional RFC 2544 enhanced functionalities on the AXS-200/850 Ethernet Test Set, a handheld performance assessment tool that radically simplifies the installation, activation and maintenance of Ethernet networks and services.
November 2009 - Radio Comms Connect Exhibition
See our presentation on Understanding APCO Project 25 and Digital Testing Strategies at 2.00pm in Theatre 1 on Thursday 19th.
Vicom Australia will be at the Radio Comms Connect Exhibition on the 18th and 19th November at Booth Number 21.
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October 2009 - Agile Sources Reach 50 GHz
Millimeter-wave test signals are essential for evaluating a wide range of systems and their components, including aerospace, defence, and satellite communications systems. Those test signals should feature low phase noise, minimal harmonics and spurious content and, ideally, fast switching speed to cut the time needed for production testing of components. To fill those requirements, Giga-tronics (www.gigatronics.com) has introduced a new line of six frequency-agile synthesized signal generators with frequency ranges extending as high as 50 GHz. The six new 2500B series of microwave signal generators offer frequency coverage of 100 kHz to 2.5 GHz, 100 kHz to 8 GHz, 100 kHz to 20 GHz, 100 kHz to 26.5 GHz, 100 kHz to 40 GHz, and 100 kHz to 50 GHz.
September 2009 - Special Offer from LeCroy
Refurbished Oscilliscopes, Probes and Accessories discounted by up to 35%.
Units are offered with standard warranty and 4 - 5 weeks delivery SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY first come first served.
September 2009 - Refurbished CNT-90 Frequency Counters Available
The best in Frequency for less! HURRY limited numbers are available, call us now for a quote +61 3 9563 7844
Features include: 300MHz Frequency range, GPIB, Graphic Display Plus More.
Also available is one Ex Demo CNT-90 at 25% off list price.
August 2009 - Vicom Australia's 3920 cappuccino Tour
See the future of Radio Test with Vicom's Cappuccino Tour, showing in your city soon.
The Aeroflex 3920 Radio tester won't make coffee but you can enjoy a cappuccino while it tests your radio for you.
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July 2009 - Vicom's new partnership with Livingston
Vicom is pleased to announce a new and exciting partnership with one of the worlds premier and largest Test Equipmetn Rental Organisations in the world, Livingston.
Vicom Australia and Livingston have formed a partnership to support and service the Oceania Region in supplying many various rental/lease solutions.
For further information on Livingston refer to their website www.livingston.net.au
July 2009 - Bird PC SignalHawk
The PC SignalHawk brings a modular approach to spectrum analysis. It has the same Spectrum Analyzer functionality as their hand held and rack mount units but, as a stand-alone module, it is an ideal solution for field techs who already carry a laptop with them as standard equipment. Included with the PC SignalHawk is a Windows software application that moves the display and post-processing to your PC. It also allows the user to perform the same tests and measurements as a full blown spectrum analyzer for thousands less.
July 2009 - 3920 Radio Testing Training Course Now Available
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June 2009 - Giga-tronics introduces new Solid - State Broadband Microwave Power Amplifiers
Giga-tronics has introduced the GT-1040A and GT-1050A Solid – State Broadband Microwave Power Amplifiers which cover 2 GHz to 40 GHz and 2 GHz to 50 GHz respectively, with high output power, low noise figure and low harmonics.
These microwave power amplifiers with excellent pulse fidelity are ideal for many Aerospace and Defence applications, including EW, ECM, ECCM, radar and satellite system signal simulation and testing. The GT-1050A is an ideal ATE system building block for boosting test signals to overcome cable and connector loss whenever long cable runs are needed in assembly bays, environmental test chambers or field locations.