Communications

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We provide a complete range of communication services.  This includes design, implementation and service of VHF (drop and drop-links), UHF (Scada, both licensed and spread spectrum), cellular and high speed data networking systems.  We can design a complete system, or upgrade or integrate with existing systems to provide the most appropriate and cost-effective communication solutions.

Our communication services include:

  • System design and planning.
  • Path studies (terrain analysis).
  • Industry Canada (Spectrum Management) radio frequency licensing.
  • Tower installation.
  • Communication system installation (antenna, dish, coaxial cable, etc.).
  • Radio programming.
  • Site commissioning.
  • Tower inspection and maintenance.
  • Communication system maintenance and troubleshooting (line testing, sweep testing, system return loss testing and path alignment).
  • Site grounding and solar panel inspections and maintenance.

We have qualified tower climbers, installers and inspectors; picker truck operators; communication, instrumentation and electrical technicians, as well as automation specialists. 

We are familiar with numerous field in Northern Alberta and BC and are aware of the challenges relating to site accessibility and terrain.  We have extensive knowledge of existing SCADA networks (plants and repeaters).