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The following crystal-related or frequency control organization links
and resources address current wireless communication, public safety, telecommunications,
electronics and more.
To view details of each type of crystal-related or frequency control
association, please select one of the links below.
Antenna & Tower Organizations
Antenna Measurement
Techniques Association (AMTA)
http://www.amta.org/
The AMTA was formed in 1979, open to individuals with an interest in antenna
measurements. Areas of interest include: measurement facilities, unique
or innovative measurement techniques, test instrumentation and systems,
RCS measurements, compact range design and evaluation, near-field techniques
and their applications, and the practical aspects of measurement problems
and their solutions.
IEEE Antenna
and Propagation Society
http://www.ieeeaps.org/
Society strives to disemminate information on experimental and theoretical
advances in antennas including design and development, and in the propagation
of electromagnetic waves including scattering, diffraction and interaction
with continuous media; and applications pertinent to antennas and propagation,
such as remote sensing, applied optics, and millimeter and submillimeter
wave techniques.
National Association
of Tower Erectors (NATE)
http://www.natehome.com/
NATE provides its members with uniform safety standards, improved communications,
and a unified voice to help shape the future of the tower industry.
Electronics
Computer and
Communications Industry Association (CCIA)
http://www.ccianet.org/
The Computer and Communications Industry Association (CCIA) Members include
information technology, telecommunications and networking equipment manufacturers,
as well as software, Internet, telecommunications and financial service
providers, re-sellers, integrators and others. Site includes analysis
of legal and regulatory issues impacting the industry.
Consumer Electronics
Association (CEA)
http://www.ce.org/
Members can access a wealth of information including market research and
other data. Products categories include audio products, video products,
communications, wireless, and mobile electronics.
Electronic
Components Assemblies, and Materials Association (ECA)
http://www.ec-central.org/
The Electronic Components, Assemblies, and Materials Association (ECA)
represents the electronics industry sector comprised of manufacturers
and suppliers of passive and active electronic components, component arrays
and assemblies, and commercial and industrial electronic equipment and
supplies.
Electronic
Industries Foundation (EIF)
http://www.eiafoundation.org/
EIF is dedicated to developing future technology leaders by introducing
young people to the innovation and excitement of the electronic industries.
Through programs and partnerships with businesses, leading universities
and non-profit organizations, EIF offers educational opportunities that
help young people develop science and technology skills.
Government Electronics
& Information Technology Association (GEIA)
http://www.geia.org/
GEIA represents the "high-tech" industry doing business with
government. Members include companies that provide the government with
electronics and information technology (IT) solutions.
IEEE Communications Society
(COMSOC)
http://www.comsoc.org/
COMSOC promotes the theory and use of systems involving all types of terminals,
computers, and information processors; all pertinent systems and operations
that facilitate transfer; all transmission media; switched and unswitched
networks; and network layouts, protocols, architectures, and implementations.
Institute of Electrical and Electronic
Engineers (IEEE)
http://www.ieee.org/
The IEEE (Eye-triple-E) is a non-profit, technical professional association
of nearly 400,000 individual members in 150 countries.
Solid State Technology
Association
http://www.jedec.org/
The JEDEC Solid State Technology Association (Once known as the Joint
Electron Device Engineering Council) is the semiconductor engineering
standardization body of the Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA), a trade
association that represents all areas of the electronics industry.
Ultrasonics,
Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control Society (UFFC)
http://www.ieee-uffc.org/
Subgroup of the IEEE, the UFFC is primarily interested in Ultrasonics,
Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control.
Marine/Navigation
Institute of Navigation
(ION)
http://www.ion.org/
The Institute of Navigation is a non-profit professional society dedicated
to the advancement of the art and science of navigation. It serves a diverse
community including those interested in air, space, marine, land navigation,
and position determination. Corporate members include corporations, civil
and military government agencies, private scientific and technical institutions,
universities and training academies, and consulting firms.
International
Loran Association (ILA)
http://www.loran.org/
The ILA was formed to provide an organization to foster and preserve the
art of Loran, to promote the exchange of ideas and information in the
field of Loran, to recognize the advances and contributions to Loran,
to and document the history of Loran, and to commemorate fittingly the
memory of fellow members. Its membership represents many interests including
those of planners, promoters, designers, and users of loran equipment
throughout the world.
Radio Technical
Commission for Maritime Services (RTCM)
http://www.rtcm.org/
Scientific and educational organization, focusing on all aspects of maritime
radio communications, radio navigation, and related technology.
Public Safety
Association
of Public Safety Communications Officials International (APCO)
http://www.apco911.org/
The Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International,
Inc. - APCO International - is the world's oldest and largest professional
organization dedicated to the enhancement of public safety communications.
APCO International exists to serve the people who manage, operate, maintain,
and supply the communications systems used to safeguard the lives and
property of citizens everywhere.
National Emergency
Equipment Dealers Association (NEEDA)
http://www.needa.org/
Members include fire, rescue, emergency medical service, public safety
dealers and distributors.
Satellite Associations
Mobile Satellite
Users Association (MSUA)
http://www.msua.org/
MSUA was established to promote the interests of users of mobile satellite
communications worldwide. It fosters effective communication among Mobile
Satellite Services (MSS) users, suppliers of equipment and services, operators
of the satellite systems, and the various governmental entities that may
affect the future of the industry
Satellite Broadcasting
and Communications Association (SBCA)
http://www.sbca.com/
The SBCA is the national trade organization representing all segments
of the satellite consumer services industry. The Association is committed
to expanding the utilization of satellite technology for the delivery
of video, data, voice, interactive and broadband services. The SBCA is
composed of DBS, C-band, broadband, and other satellite service providers,
as well as programmers, equipment manufacturers, distributors, retailers,
encryption vendors, and national and regional distribution companies.
Telecommunications Associations
American Mobile
Telecommunications Association (AMTA)
http://www.amtausa.org/
AMTA Represents SMR and specialized mobile communications operators on
the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 450 MHz, and 220 MHz bands, as well as product and
service providers for the specialized mobile industry. Site includes industry
news and products information.
Cellular Telecommunications
Industry Association (CTIA)
http://www.wow-com.com/
Members include organizations involved in cellular radiotelephone communications.
Site includes industry reports and current industry news.
Forest Industries
Telecommunications (FIT)
http://www.landmobile.com/
FIT is a FCC Certified Frequency Coordinator for the PLMRS Industrial/Business
frequency pool. FIT coordinates frequencies in the 29-469 MHz Private
Land Mobile Radio Service bands using state-of-the-art facilities and
employing a staff of experienced coordinators and licensing specialists.
Industrial
Telecommunications Association (ITA)
http://www.ita-relay.com/
This national trade association strives to preserve spectrum rights and
access for private wireless licensees. As the national advocate and service
organization for private wireless licensees and radio dealer providers,
ITA represents the private wireless industry’s business interests
on frequency assignments between 30-900 MHz before the FCC and Congress.
Institute
for Telecommunications Sciences (ITS)
http://www.its.bldrdoc.gov/
The Institute for Telecommunication Sciences is the chief research and
engineering arm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
(NTIA). ITS supports such NTIA telecommunications objectives as promotion
of advanced telecommunications and information infrastructure development
in the United States, enhancement of domestic competitiveness, improvement
of foreign trade opportunities for U.S. telecommunications firms, and
facilitation of more efficient and effective use of the radio spectrum.
It has a great Telecommunications
Glossary.
National Association
of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers (NARTE)
http://www.narte.org/
NARTE certifies qualified engineers and technicians in the fields of Telecommunications,
Electromagnetic Compatibility/Interference (EMC/EMI), Electrostatic Discharge
control (ESD) and Wireless Systems Installation.
National Association
of Tower Erectors (NATE)
http://www.natehome.com/
NATE provides its members with uniform safety standards, improved communications,
and a unified voice to help shape the future of the tower industry.
National Cable
and Telecommunications Association (NCTA)
http://www.ncta.com/
The National Cable and Telecommunications Association, formerly the National
Cable Television Association, is the principal trade association of the
cable television industry in the United States.
Society of Cable
Telecommunications Engineers (SCTE)
http://www.scte.org/
The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers is a nonprofit professional
association dedicated to advancing the careers and serving the industry
of telecommunications professionals by providing technical training, certification
and standards.
Telecommunications
Industry Association (TIA)
http://www.tiaonline.org/
TIA represents providers of communications and information technology
products and services in standards development, domestic and international
advocacy, as well as market development and trade promotion programs.
United Telecom
Council (UTC)
http://www.utc.org/
UTC is the telecommunications and information technology association for
utility, energy, and other critical infrastructure companies. Site has
lots of industry and regulatory information.
Wireless
Canadian Wireless
Telecommunications Association (CWTA)
http://www.cwta.ca/
The Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association (CWTA) is the authority
on wireless issues, developments and trends in Canada. CWTA represents
cellular, PCS, messaging, mobile radio, fixed wireless and mobile satellite
carriers as well as companies that develop and produce products and services
for the industry.
Communications
Marketing Association (CMA)
http://www.commktga.com/index.html
Members include wireless communications manufacturers representatives,
distributors and manufacturers. Site includes contact information on members,
an industry newsletter, and a contact board.
International
Wireless Packaging Association
http://www.iwpc.org/
The Consortium is a pro-active organization of Wireless And RF Product
OEMs and their suppliers.
Manufacturers Radio Frequency
Advisory Committee (MFRAC)
http://www.mrfac.com/
MRFAC concerns itself with the structure of rules, regulations and philosophy
which governs the growth and use of radio frequencies for the nation's
manufacturers and private sector land mobile radio interests.
Veteran Wireless
Operators Association
http://www.vwoa.org/
Organization of radiotelegraph and radiotelephone commercial communications
operators.
Wireless Communications
Association (WCA)
http://www.wca.org/
The WCA is a business league for companies and organizations dealing with
wireless technologies.
Wireless Communications Association
International (WCAI)
http://www.wcai.com/
The Wireless Communications Association International (WCA) is a major
trade association representing the wireless broadband industry. WCA products
provided by member companies include wireless high-speed connectivity
for data, voice, video and broadband Internet access services employing
systems utilizing spectrum in licensed and unlicensed bands as well as
Free Space Optics (FSO).
General
Material Research
Society (MRS)
http://www.mrs.org/
The Materials Research Society is an organization that brings together
scientists, engineers and research managers from industry, government,
academia and research laboratories to share findings in the research and
development of new materials of technological importance. Site provides
an electronic library.
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