Engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed a new design for optical antennas that significantly increases the field of view of lidar systems without compromising signal quality. The new solution applies to lidar systems, which are devices used to create three-dimensional maps of the surrounding environment. The technology works in a similar way to radar, but uses laser light pulses instead of radio waves. By measuring the time it takes for the reflected signal t...

This is the twenty-fifth time we’ve invited You to take part in our summer photography challenge – we’re looking forward to seeing photos that show antennas in a completely new, creative light!

In the town of Szczyrk, a communal aerial system was installed on the flat roof of a multi-family residential building. Due to the building’s location in a mountainous area and the need to ensure adequate structural stability, an ATLAS-11 E8748 ballast mast was used. A DPL-120 A9684 satellite dish, 120 cm in diameter and fitted with two ‘quatro’ converters, was mounted on the ballast structure, designed to receive satellite signals, which are particularly important in areas exposed to adverse w...

Dipol now offers a new model of the fibre optic splicer from Signal Fire, a brand well-known and highly appreciated by installers.

When installing a video door entry system, it often turns out that the premises already have existing cabling in place. If this is computer twisted-pair cable, the matter is straightforward and we can implement the IP system straight away, whilst enjoying its full functionality. The problem arises when only standard straight or twisted-pair cable is available, or when the installation is of a hybrid nature (where some points are connected via twisted-pair cable and others via a different type o...