LoRaWan® Solutions Create Connected Construction Sites and Evaluate Building Materials

Concrete Monitoring with MultiTech Conduit

Jesse HallMCA News, MultiTech

An organization based in the Great Lakes region is a leading consulting engineering firm tasked with monitoring the temperatures of different construction materials. Their work helps construction companies with their current projects as they determine why a material might have failed, but they also help improve existing products and may recommend…. Read more…

Cradlepoint Routers Connect Retail Inventory Devices

Cradlepoint Branch Routers Connect Retail Inventory Devices

Jesse HallGeneral

A New York-based organization is a world-leading provider of technology-driven physical inventory management solutions for the retail industry. The organization delivers precise wireless scanner connectivity to hundreds of clients across more than 35 countries through personalized, intuitive software, real-time web-based reporting, and… Read More…

Semtech LTE and 5G Module Updates

Semtech LTE and 5G Module Updates

Jesse HallSierra Wireless

EM91 Maintenance Release (MR) 3 is in progress and this update addresses a potential n41 PA (power amplifier) failure and a Smart Transmit “force peak” issue. The table below shows the versions of firmware progressing through certification and the effort to get the right firmware certified. Issues continued to arise requiring some… Read More…

LoRa Sensors Increase Retail Stores Security

LoRa Sensors Increase Retail Stores Security

Jesse HallMCA News, MultiTech

While brick-and-mortar retail stores may all have different niches and consumer bases, they all share a common goal of monitoring and overseeing the flow of store goods and assets. Managers must stay informed about the secure placement of merchandise and detect any unauthorized movements that could signal potential theft or simply an… Read More…

Understanding dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd for Antenna Gain

Understanding dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd in Wireless Communication

Jeff RussellMCA News

In wireless communication and radio frequency (RF) engineering, understanding units like dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd is crucial to help engineers and technicians quantify signal strength, power levels, and antenna performance. dB, dBm, dBi, and dBd play crucial roles in RF communications networks due to their significance in understanding and… Read More…

USAT Website Officially Rebranded as MCA

MCA CNS TeamMCA News

Change is an inevitable part of growth and evolution, and here at USAT, we’re excited to embark on a new chapter in our journey. As we transition into the esteemed MCA family of companies, we’re thrilled to announce the relaunch of our website from usatcorp.com to lte.callmc.com. While the domain may have changed, rest assured that if you were looking for USAT… Read More…

In-Vehicle Routing Systems Enhance Connectivity for Two-Way Radios

In-Vehicle Routing Systems Enhance Connectivity for Two-Way Radios

Jesse HallMCA News, Sierra Wireless

Efficient communication and streamlined operations – especially for industries that rely heavily on mobile fleets and field personnel – are non-negotiable in today’s always-connected work environment. Integrating in-vehicle routing systems for two-way radios is an ideal solution for many organizations, offering seamless and reliable… Read More…

LoRaWAn Networking Solutions for Nuclear Inventory Monitoring

Nuclear Power Facilities Utilize LoRaWAN Sensors for Remote Monitoring

MCA CNS TeamMCA News, MultiTech

Ensuring uninterrupted operation is critical to electric utility and nuclear energy companies when providing power to citizens. Since nuclear plants and electrical utilities cannot afford unplanned downtime under any circumstances, every potential issue that could halt plant operations is monitored, with all alerts treated as urgent and… Read More…