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Memo News
Memo Communications becomes part of the Astib Group
Jan 2008
At a celebratory event at the Royal Perth Yacht Club this month, attended by WA Government, Motorola Representatives and key communications customers, it was announced that Memo would play an integral part in the Astib Group's activities along with Comsource International and Swift Networks.
The move to new and emerging digital radio technologies has enabled Memo and Comsource to greatly expand their end-to-end solution range for large and small enterprises.
Memo Communications celebrates its amalgamation with the ASTIB group, strengthening its customer relationships in the Western Australian market.
Woodside Energy chooses Motorola APCO25
Jan 2008
Construction Managers for Woodside's Pluto plant, have selected a Motorola APCO25 Digital Trunked Repeater system as the radio technology choice for Woodside Energy's new LNG project.
Memo Communications has been awarded the contract to supply the two-way radio systems for the project.
For the first time in the Asia Pacific region, the new Motorola MCC7500 APCO25 dispatch consoles will be part of the trunking core infrastructure. With the introduction and success of Motorola technology, Memo is confident that this modern radio system will be the way of the future for many of WA's burgeoning greenfield oil, gas and mining projects.
Motorola GP628 Plus Rugged Radio Released
Sep 2007
Introducing the Motorola GP628 Plus two way radio, one of the toughest from Motorola to date. Rated IP67 dust tight and water submersible, the radio is also resistant to knocks and drops, thanks to its ruggedised exterior.
The GP628 Plus feels right at home in the dangerous, extreme world of emergency rescue operations.
Lightweight and compact, Motorola's smallest professional two-way radio has received Factory Mutual (FM) Approval and meets Military Standard (MIL) 810C, D, E & F
Motorola DTR radio for Warehouse
Aug 2007
A Welshpool WA warehouse and logistic organisation has selected Motorola DTR digital "on-site" radios to co-ordinate its staff and operations over 3 warehouse buildings, office and open yard. Apart from the crystal clear benefits of digital radio, the DTR series provides flexible communications - enabling managers and supervisors to call all staff, or call individual staff members for private conversations. Operation in license free spectrum means no licensing costs and the DTR's frequency hopping spread spectrum technology means that outsiders can't listen into company communications.
Memo Communications trialled the new radio technology on-site to ensure that site coverage was achieved and that the right accessories were selected for maximum convenience of use.
Iron Ore Mine Wireless Data Links
Aug 2007
Mine operations require systems that are flexible and that can be relocated quickly to suit changing needs. Memo Communications has completed installation of wireless data links on a Western Australian Iron Ore mine to support changed business and mine requirements. Using a combination of Cisco 2.4Ghz and Motorola Canopy links, the solutions allows distribution of IP voice and data between various site offices and locations.
The initial survey conducted by Memo Communications indicated that short range links could be satisfactorily implemented using Cisco 802.11g 2.4Ghz equipment with suitable antenna systems. The longer range links were implemented using Motorola Canopy point to point equipment in the 5.8Ghz band due to higher resistance to fading and greater resilience to challenging RF and environmental conditions.
Woodside Pluto Construction Trunking System Commissioned
July 2007
Reliable radio communications are essential for the safety and efficiency of major construction projects. Memo Communications has assembled and commissioned an 8 channel Motorola Smartnet trunk system for the Woodside Pluto LNG plant construction phase. The system is designed to cater for the needs of an anticipated site construction workforce of over 5000, using up to 2000 handheld and mobile radios.
Assembled in Memo Communications' Perth based System Assembly and Test facility, the system was extensively tested prior to installation and commissioning on site by Memo Communications' technicians. Apart from the trunk system itself, the system also includes a Site Evacuation annoucement system that will generate an evacuation tone on every site radio when required.
Motorola DTR Digital Radios Released
June 2007
The Motorola DTR on-site digital radios are now available from Memo Communications. These new technology radios are ideal for team communications in applications as diverse as shopping malls, manufacturing plants, recreational areas, construction sites, property management, hospitality and education. The radio features include:
- Digital operation for loud and clear audio
- Low cost operating in license free band
- Each radio can support up to 20 private channels
- Group and One-to-one calling
- SMS messaging between radios
- Caller identification
- Digital technology ensures privacy and interference free operation
- Can be user programmed with multiple channels and team groups
- Long battery life
- Affordably priced
Memo Communications has demonstrator kits available. Click here for more information .
Two Offshore Radio Systems Delivered
June 2007
Memo Communications has completed the assembly, testing and delivery of two offshore platform radio systems for major international Oil and Gas clients. Both systems utilise Motorola MXD1500 UHF repeaters.
One system is a temporary construction radio system that will be used during construction and hookup of the platform destined for North West Australia. The other supports on-shore and off-shore operations for a New Zealand gas project and used VoIP technology to link radio channels between on and offshore facilities.
Secure Emergency Radio Channel for State Government Department
May 2007
Mindful of maintaining an ability to provide emergency responses even under extreme conditions, a major State Government Department has commissioned Memo Communications to design and deploy an emergency radio system covering its major locations in the Perth metropolitan area.
The system comprises Motorola XTL1500 P25 radios systems at each site along with a main and standby central management facility.
Replacement of Aging radio system for Oil and Gas
January 2007
Memo Communications has completed the design, assembly, testing and installation of a new radio system for a major Western Australian oil producer. The system comprises 4 redundant Motorola MXD1500 repeater systems with automatic changeover, a number of other repeaters, base station radios and a PC based radio management console. The system was totally designed by Memo Communications' engineers, and then assembled and tested in Memo Communications' System Staging and Assembly facility.
Once shipped to site, Memo Communications' technicians completed installation and changeover with the absolute minimum disruption to site communications.
Broadband Inter-Office link solves temporary expansion problems
December 2006
When a large Western Australian transport organisation needed to establish a temporary office, connection of the corporate network was an essential requirement.
Memo Communications installed and commissioned a Motorola Canopy wireless data link providing 60Mbps throughput to head office. Compared to other options considered, the Canopy link proved a cost effective solution - effectively paying for itself within a few months.
University selects Motorola and Memo for Emergency Communications
September 2006
When reliability matters, Motorola professional two way radios deliver. That's why Motorola and Memo Communications were selected to supply and install emergency channel repeaters at a major Western Australia university. The repeaters are used with new GP339 Plus handheld radios to give staff immediate access to critical resources, telephone line interconnections, and emergency response facilities across sites.
WiFi RF Survey for RSPCA
August 2006
Predicting the effective range of outdoor WiFi networks has often involved educated guesswork - especially in areas with large metallic, semi-open structures. For Western Australia's RSPCA, the use of wireless laptops for data collection throughout the kennels is a timesaver and improves the care of the animals.
Memo Communications conducted a WiFi RF Survey in and around the kennel areas to determine which solutions would best meet the RSPCA's requirements. The latest AirMagnet tools were used to measure signal propogation, noise level, interference sources and other factors around the site. A detailed report was provided to the RSPCA detaling the results, and expert analysis, and suggested solutions for outdoor WiFi deployment .
Lone Worker Solution Improves Safety for Oil and Gas Producer
August 2006
Memo Communications has delivered a Lone Worker radio system for one of Western Australia's leading Oil and Gas producers. The system is designed for the improved safety of night shift workers. During the night shift, workers often have to work unattended to monitor field operations. The Lone Worker system provided by Memo Communications uses a central PC equipped with an Omnitronics SELCAL monitoring package and specially programmed Motorola GP339 handheld radios.
At periodic intervals, the central PC sends and enquiry to each Lone Worker radio. This enquiry triggers an alert in the radio, requiring the worker to acknowledge within 30 seconds. If the enquiry is not acknowledged, the central PC sends an alert to a supervisor's radio. The system is self monitoring, initiating pager messages if a fault is detected.
Interoffice Canopy Link Commissioned
August 2006
Memo Communications installed and commissioned a 5.7Ghz 150M Canopy Backhaul link between East Perth and City West to extend the inter-office network of a major telecommunications marketing company. Crossing over railway lines and passing through a series of high tension power lines, the 680m link provides a throughput of over 70Mbps in each direction with business critical availability.
Low installation costs, and license free operation provided the customer with an attractive alternative to high monthly telecommunication charges.
Voice and Data to a New Office
July 2006
Faced with high interoffice voice and data connection fees, a growing Midvale based business turned to Memo Communications and Canopy to provide a low cost and reliable link to a new office.
The 570m link through a busy industrial estate uses Canopy 10M 5.7Ghz Backhaul modules that provide 3Mbps throughput in each direction, and support 4 VoIP telephone channels as well as normal interoffice data. Voice channels are given higher priority using Canopy's diffserv packet scheduling functions.
Councils Find Best Value Solution in Trunk Radio
June 2006
Two of Perth's inner city councils have renewed trunk radio agreements with Memo Communications and upgraded their radios to the latest models through a 3 year rental program. In both cases, the use of trunk systems enabled the councils to take advantage of the superior coverage and reliability provided by the centrally managed trunk systems.
Memo Communications managed the upgrade to new radios including new generation handhelds , installation in ranger vehicles, garbage collection trucks and utility vehicles. Trunk radios talkgroups were configured specifically to meet the demands of mutiple groups within the councils.