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Futurecom Team’s Got Talent!
Futurecom Promotes Latest Feature Enhancements
The Futurecom sales team was recently in Orlando, Florida for two industry trade shows.
The first show was the Motorola Channel Partner Expo (CPE) held at Rosen Shingle Creek. The second show was the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) held at the Orange County Convention Center.
Futurecom announced the latest feature enhancements in Release 3 of the PDR8000 – Portable Digital Repeater. The PDR8000 will now come standard with a local user interface, allowing local channel change operation. Futurecom was also part of a panel discussion on deployable wireless solutions.
Futurecom Holds Annual Christmas Luncheon
Futurecom team members held their annual Christmas luncheon on December 7 at Destiny Banquet Hall in Woodbridge, Ontario. Team members enjoyed a wonderful lunch and were treated to a murder mystery production of Silence of the Hams put on by BigTime Productions.
Team members were active participants in the production including Dave Ray, Senior Director of Engineering, who performed an Academy Award winning death scene. Other team members participated by showing some fantastic dance moves.
The entire Futurecom team would like to wish all our customers and vendors a very happy holiday season and a prosperous 2018!
Futurecom Holds Harvest Festival Potluck
Not only are Futurecom team members great radio professionals, they are also great home cooks. That was clearly evident on November 2nd for their Harvest Festival Potluck. The tables were lined with delicious salads, scrumptious warm dishes and outstanding desserts. As part of the potluck, Futurecom team members were asked to bring a non-perishable food donation for the local Vaughan Food Bank and they did not disappoint!
Futurecom introduces new line of P25 tactical repeaters
We are pleased to announce that Futurecom Systems has introduced a new line of P25 tactical repeaters with a backpack option. This new product line offers portable radio coverage extension for special tactical teams including police and military personnel.
The P25 tactical Repeater with backpack option is a lightweight full duplex 10 Watt repeater available in VHF, UHF, 700 MHz, and 800 MHz bands. An internal lithium battery provides between 8-13 hours of operation and an optional backpack sling is designed for comfort and stability in the field.
Futurecom will be showcasing the P25 tactical repeater at the International Wireless Communications Expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, on March 23-24th, 2016.
Futurecom Systems Group, ULC in Partnership with Motorola Solutions, Inc. Announces New VRX1000 VEHICLE RADIO EXTENDER
August 4, 2014
New Orleans, August 4, 2014: Futurecom Systems Group, ULC in partnership with Motorola Solutions, Inc. today announced the introduction of the VRX1000, a new vehicle radio extender product line that offers portable radio coverage extension for public safety agencies and utilities.
The VRX1000 is a compact 3 watt simplex radio extender available in VHF, UHF, 700 MHz and 800 MHz bands and can be configured for cross-band or in-band operation. The VRX1000 is compatible with APX™4500, APX™6500 and APX™7500 series mobile radios. Being fully upgradable from an analog only extender to a full P25 trunking extender makes the VRX1000 the only product in the market place to give customers the flexibility as they upgrade their systems.
“Public safety agencies are telling us that they are seeking a cost effective vehicle radio extender that can stand up to the most demanding environment. By working closely with Motorola Solutions we have developed the VRX1000. Together our 3W simplex VRX1000 and our 10W full duplex DVRS product lines provide total portable radio coverage solutions.” said Paul Halinaty Futurecom CEO.
Futurecom will be showcasing the VRX1000 at the 80th Annual Association of Public Safety Communications Officials Exposition and Conference in New Orleans, LA. Booth #434 from August 4-5th, 2014.
The 700 MHz and 800 MHz versions of the VRX1000 will be shipping in the fourth quarter of 2014. The VHF and UHF versions will be available in the first half of 2015.
Headquartered in Concord, ON, Futurecom Systems Group, ULC is a leader in the design and manufacture of RF coverage extension products for public safety customers. Futurecom’s customers include major radio equipment OEMs, public safety users, utilities, integrators and two-way radio dealers. Futurecom is owned by McWane Inc., a family-owned business located in Birmingham, AL. McWane is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of iron water works and plumbing products, and one of America’s largest privately owned companies.
About Motorola Solutions Motorola Solutions is a leading provider of mission-critical communication solutions and services for enterprise and government customers. Through leading-edge innovation and communications technology, it is a global leader that enables its customers to be their best in the moments that matter. Motorola Solutions trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “MSI.” To learn more, visit www.motorolasolutions.com.
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