- NACE Sponsors Nationwide SBCA Classes
- Sat-Tool Receives Patent
- Flat Panel Tilt TV Mounts Recalled By Circuit City
- Entry Level HD Radio On Market
NACE Sponsors Nationwide SBCA Classes
North American Cable Equipment (NACE) to offer nationwide SBCA certification classes for residential and commercial field technicians.
NACE has rolled out a slate of SBCA training classes for the second quarter of 2007. “We are glad to sponsor these classes for members of the SBCA as well as non-members to help further installation education as well as offering certification.” said Jay Fernandez, NACE Chief Technician and Training Coordinator.
“These classes will not only benefit the newer field technicians, but also technicians that have been in the industry for a long period of time.” Fernandez goes on to say, “We are looking to offer these courses throughout the U.S, so if travel distance is any issue, you will be able to find a class close to your location.”
The classes offer instruction from basic cable preparation thru designing complex L-Band systems in commercial setting’s and also on the newly released MFH-1 product. For additional information on the training classes, along with dates and location of future classes, please go to www.northamericancable.com/training.
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Sat-Tool Receives Patent
E & J Enterprise, LLP has announced they have received a patent from the USPTO for their award winning SAT-TOOL product. US Patent number 7183997 was awarded on February 27th 2007.
SAT-TOOL is used by satellite dish installation professionals to determine line of sight issues before actually installing the system saving installation companies both time and money.
SAT-TOOL was introduced to the satellite industry at the Satellite Expo 2005 in Memphis, TN. SAT-TOOL won the “Technician’s Choice Award” at that show. This award was won by attendee votes for new and innovative technical products relating to the satellite industry.
SAT-TOOL will be at the Satellite and Broadband Expo 2007 (SBE 2007) booth 720 in Atlanta next week.
SAT-TOOL can be reached at 877-880-9251 or www.sat-tool.com .
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Flat Panel Tilt TV Mounts Recalled By Circuit City
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, has announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.)
Name of Product: "Verge" Flat Panel Television Tilt-Mount Brackets
Units: About 9,900
Importer: Circuit City Stores Inc., of Richmond, Va.
Manufacturer: Logitek (HK) International Co. Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: If upward force is applied to a mounted television, the bracket's lock bar could unfasten. This could cause the television to fall and injure bystanders.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled tilt-mount brackets for flat panel televisions are sold under Circuit City's private label, "Verge." The two model numbers involved in this recall are VPSW103M and VPSW103M2. "Verge" and the model numbers are written on the packaging. There is no writing on the brackets. The brackets were sold individually and through an installation package.
Sold at: Circuit City stores nationwide from September 2006 through April 2007 for about $180 for Model VPSW103M and $140 for Model VPSW103M2.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Circuit City has mailed free repair kits to those consumers it can contact. Consumers who have not received the free repair kit should contact Circuit City immediately to request it. Consumers can also request a free repair by a professional installer.
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Entry Level HD Radio On Market
Radiosophy, LLC, has announced a new HD Radio receiver scheduled to begin shipping in May 2007. The HD100 is a fully-featured entry-level HD Radio which will retail for $119.95.
For a limited time only, Radiosophy is offering the HD100 at an introductory price of $99.95. To take advantage of this special offer, orders must be placed by June 30th, 2007. The HD100 radio can be purchased online at www.radiosophy.com or by calling 1-877-4HD-RADIO (443-7234).
The HD100 features a line-in input which allows users to play MP3 and other audio devices through the radio speakers. Also, the receiver has a “scan HD” feature allowing the tuner to scan only for HD Radio stations in the listening area. As soon as the radio detects a digital station, an indicator light blinks until the receiver locks on that station. A “scan all” feature lets users scan for both analog and HD stations.
“We’re excited to be shipping the HD100 radio in May,” stated Bill Billings, founder and Chief Technical Officer. “It’s very easy to use and features everything HD Radio has to offer for a very affordable price.”
The HD100 has all the common clock radio functions – alarm, snooze, and sleep and users can select up to five FM station presets and five AM station presets. Additionally, the receiver allows for the connection of external AM and FM antennas.
Radiosophy will be displaying the HD100 radio in two different locations at the NAB (National Association of Broadcasters) Expo in Las Vegas, April 14-19th. Attendees can see it at the Nautel booth (N8111) and the Harris Corporation booth (N2502.)
On Monday, April 14th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m., the Radiosophy HD100 and MultiSteam™ will be displayed in conjunction with an HD Radio demo by Beasley Broadcasting just outside the main entrance to the convention center.
Radio Guide’s Barry Mishkind is hosting a luncheon with the “Lunch Bunch” at the Riviera Hotel Buffet Restaurant on Tuesday, April 15th. Radiosophy will be attending and giving away an HD100 radio as a door prize.
More information on the complete line of Radiosophy’s HD Radio products can be found online at www.radiosophy.com or by calling 1-877-4HD-RADIO (443.7234).
Radiosophy, a privately held company with operations in North Sioux City, South Dakota, is dedicated to developing innovative, high-quality, affordable receivers for the digital radio market.
Radiosophy, the Radiosophy logo, MultiStream, and the MultiStream logo are trademarks of Radiosophy, LLC. HD Radio is a trademark and the HD Radio logo is a registered trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation.
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