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ASIA
Indonesian mines
use DAMM network
DAMM and its system partner Wellracom
are rolling out a new TETRA network for PT
Amman Mineral Nusa Tenggara (also known
as Amman Mineral), a mining company
operating in Indonesia. e network will
be a replacement for the latter’s previously
deployed analogue technology.
According to DAMM, the system
consists of ve two-carrier outdoor BS421
base stations to enable voice and data
communication across the entire operation.
is includes Batu Hijau, which is by all
accounts the second-largest copper and gold
mine in Indonesia. To facilitate the gradual
full migration to the new system, Amman
Mineral has also taken delivery of a DAMM
TetraFlex group bridge, which enables
communication between analogue and digital.
Desmond Cheong, regional manager, said:
“ is has been an exciting project for us.”
NORTH AMERICA AUSTRALASIA
DAMM unveils new
head of sales and BD
DAMM Cellular Systems A/S (DAMM)
has appointed Dave uringer as its new
head of sales and business development for
North America.
At the same time, Jens ostrup, CEO of
DAMM, has taken over the role of CEO of
DAMM Cellular Systems Inc (DAMM Inc),
the North American subsidiary, to align the
strategies for both companies.
uringer has worked in the wireless
telecommunications industry for nearly
25 years, most recently leading the sales
and strategic direction for Cartel
Communication Systems Inc, a systems
integrator in North America.
In this role he helped clients ensure
connectivity in critical situations and realise
the value of their applications through the
design and deployment of robust digital
wireless networks.
Sepura terminals go
to rail rm Aurizon
Australia’s largest rail freight operator Aurizon
has purchased 3,000 Sepura terminals for use
on its new TETRA network, which is due to
begin operations this year.
e network is being delivered by Radlink
Communications, which is Sepura’s partner in
the country.
According to a statement, the deployment
includes 1,200 of the company’s SC20
hand-portable radios alongside 1,800
SRG3900 mobile terminals, with the latter
being installed across the train eet. e
SC20 was chosen in particular due to its
“robustness, radio performance and extended
coveragecapabilities”.
e new TETRA radio network will replace
four previous analogue systems, operating
in the realms of train control, shunting,
maintenance and wayside operations. ey
will have no single point of failure.
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