67360-8 This single book covers what you need to know about analog and digital land mobile radio systems to develop and sell systems, mobile radios and services. It explains the different types of public and private land mobile radio technologies including iDEN, EDACS, TETRA, APC025, MPT1327, LTR and others. It describes the key applications, such as group call, voice broadcast and short messaging, that help drive the rapid customer growth for these systems. This book is important to managers, technicians and salespeople who want to understand how the technologies work and the key features they can offer without having to use complicated mathematical references. Public and Private Land Mobile Radio Telephones and Systems features: *Simple, nonmathematical descriptions of the leading land mobile radio technologies *Listings of major LMR system and mobile equipment suppliers Reviews from more than 100 industry experts, leading manufacturers and service providers *Descriptions of the key applications and the economics associated with them Here is what others say about the book: "This is one of the most comprehensive books on public and private land mobile radio available today." -Tom Wineland, President, Kenwood "Someone entering the land mobile radio field will find this book a great introduction." -Stacy Skillern Horne, Editor, Radio Resource Magazine "This book is essential for those involved with land mobile radio technologies." -Steven Fulford, President, Comspace "Finally, a book that covers the advanced products and services that land mobile systems can provide!" -Frank Casazza, President, Mobex "The overviews of land mobile radio technologies allow a good understanding of the recent advances in land mobile radio technology." -Sal Farina, Vice President of Sales, Uniden "A great reference book for new entrants and established professionals in the land mobile radio industry." -Ray Trott, President, Radio Club of America and Chairman, Trott Communications 0-13-673609-2
Mr. Harte is the managing director of Althos, an expert information provider that covers the communication industry. Mr. Harte has worked for leading communications technology companies since 1985 including Ericsson/General Electric, Audiovox/Toshiba and Westinghouse. Lawrence holds degrees of Executive MBA from Wake Forest University (1995) and a BSET from the University of the State of New York, (1990). Mr. Harte has instructed at and received numerous certificates from many non-university courses including IPTV, Internet Marketing, 3G wireless, billing systems, cryptograph, microwave measurement and calibration, radar, nuclear power, Dale Carnegie, 360 leadership, and public speaking.
Mr. Harte has appeared on television as an industry expert and has been referenced in over 75 telecommunications related articles in industry magazines. He has been a speaker and moderator at numerous industry seminars and trade shows. His magazine publications include Popular Science, Wireless Week, RCR, Cellular Business, Cellular Marketing and others. Between 1993-1995, Mr. Harte wrote a monthly column in Cellular Marketing called "Techniques." The monthly Techniques column explained the business related issues behind key technology innovations that were developing in the telecommunications industry.
