In the News...

May 2008 - Tunnel Radio received MSHA Approval for the MineAx T1 RFID Tracking Tag -

The unique advantages of the this tag include:

• MineAx only fully approved and compatible system using MSHA approved TR-500 2-way radio system as data medium, no second cable required for readers
• Only “Directional” RFID system that creates a “wireless brassing” system – determines travel direction and location, not just a zone
• Tags programmable via wireless, including “sleep mode”
• Proven “Best in Class” tag range provides excellent read reliability, even in enclosed mantrips as tested in a number of WV, NV and Alaska mines
• Full featured capture soft wear with a simple “First Seen” & “Last Seen” primary screen .  Also feature rich options including asset tracking and association
• 100% US made

April 2008 - New Partnership in Australia - Tunnel Radio of America is pleased to announce a partnership with Global Communication Services of Australia.  This new partnership will enable GCS to bring new Leaky Feeder and Tunneling Communication products to additional customers 'down under.'  Their full commitment to the sale, service, support and warranty of all their products makes GCS a valued addition to the TR family.

January 2008 – PacifiCorp orders the TR-500 UltraComm system for the important Jim Bridger Mine in Wyoming.  Crews are currently installing the system for an anticipated February, 2008 commissioning.  This system replaces an older VHF system that failed to provide adequate coverage.

January 2008 - Tunnel Radio and Hughes Supply of Beckley, WV announce that they have received the go-ahead to install underground wireless systems in 14 coal mines in West Virginia for Alpha Natural Resources.  This was granted after extensive testing and comparisons with competitive technologies.  The orders include Tunnel Radio’s MSHA approved TR-500, and MineAx tracking systems.   One of the systems to be installed at the Kingwood mine includes 100,000 feet of coverage.  In addition to the order from Alpha Natural, companies like Massey Energy, ICG and several others have selected Tunnel Radio and the TR-500 solution to meet the new West Virginia mining regulations.

 

December 2007 – Juneau, Alaska, Coeur Mining Corporation’s Kensington Mine commissions the new TR-155 radio system which includes both surface and underground coverage.  Coeur requested a test of the Tunnel Radio MineAx tracking and tagging system and each of the tests were successfully completed to the satisfaction of all parties.  Kensington Mine is the reopening of an older property and is Tunnel Radio’s fourth Alaska mine installation.

December 2007 – CSX Transportation Systems places orders for a large Appalachian tunnel.  A Tunnel Link® system is scheduled to be completed by May of 2008.  Utilization of Tunnel Radio’s UHF Tunnel Link® system allows provides for a decrease in fuel use by up to 28%, and decreases track and brake ware by even larger margins.  Our Tunnel Link® systems are being installed and commissioned all over the Western hemisphere by major players in the Railroad industry.

December 2007 -Tunnel Radio Moves into New Facility  - Tunnel Radio has recently moved into their new facility along Highway 20 just north of Corvallis, Oregon. This new facility will serve as the base for both their corporate and administrative offices, as well as for their manufacturing, sales, service, research and testing facilities.

November 2007 – Tunnel Radio commissions the Tunnel Voice® system for Norfolk Southern Railroad in the Elkhorn Tunnel in West Virginia.  The Tunnel Voice® system provides VHF narrow band, multi-channel communications in this critical tunnel.

October 2007 – Barrick Gold installs a TR-500 UltraComm system in the Cortez Mine near Elko, Nevada.

This multi-channel system, soon to be equipped with MineAx tracking, will make an important contribution in providing communications to this important underground facility, still under development.  This is our second installation of a TR-500 system for Barrick Gold.   The first system was installed several years ago in the Storm Mine, also in the Elko area.  This system is still in operation today.

Fall 2007 - UltraComm and MineAx Tracking System to be eligible for 50% of cost for expense for any advanced equipment purchase for underground mines. This equipment provides a means of communication and tracking for any and all workers throughout underground mines.

September 2007 -Tunnel Radio of America's UltraComm TR-155 and TR-500 Underground Communication Systems receive MSHA and West Virginia Approvals.  Tunnel Radio's Ultracomm systems have been approved as intrinsically safe by the Mine Safety and Health Administration for use in underground coal mines. The West Virginia Office of Miners' Health and Training approval, allowing Ultracomm systems to be used in West Virginia coal mines was granted earlier this year contingent on MSHA approval.  For more information on these systems contact us at: trsales@tunnelradio.com

 

Tunnel Radio Systems receive

MSHA and West Virginia Approval

                

 

September 2007 - MineAx Tracking and Tagging System Successfully Deployed Underground.   The new Tunnel Radio of America MineAx Tracking and Tagging System was recently deployed underground in over 10,000 feet of tunnel at an Arizona copper mine.  This installation used an existing UltraComm TR-500 Leaky Feeder System to transport MineAx tag reader data to the surface.  This design eliminates the need for dedicated hardwire, fiber, ethernet or wireless facilities for connectivity to the surface.  The outstanding lateral coverage capability of the TR-500 system allows maximum flexibility for the remote placement of MineAx tag readers.  Readers only need to be in the TR-500 system coverage envelope to communicate with the surface. It should be noted that MineAx system devices have multi-mode communication capabilities including hardwire, ethernet and wireless allowing device placement where needed.  For more information on these systems, contact us at: trsales@tunnelradio.com

December 20, 2006 - White House Press Release - President's Statement on Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006

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December 2006 - Newmont Mining (Nevada Operations) Selects Tunnel Radio as their Primary System Integrator for Standardizing all Nevada Area Mines.

Newmont Mining will standardize to the Tunnel Radio long range TR-150A2 system that integrates our TMS digital wireless data backbone.  Its Leeville operation will install NetComm in 2007 as the company begins a broad safety and next generation communications project for world-wide implementation. On the black board is a test zone for our TRAM-II loader production system.

April 2006 - Wellington, Utah - Arch Coal Selects Tunnel Radio UltraComm UHF
Arch Coal expands our Utah family of coal customers by selecting Tunnel Radio of America to provide an Ultracomm TR-500 UHF Underground Communication System for Canyon Fuel LLC- Dugout Canyon Mine. This TR-500 system also utilizes TR-RD-2/8 Radio Remote Device Controllers to remotely control conveyors and other devices throughout the facility via radio. Tunnel Radio will integrate repeaters, mobiles and portables to provide a turn-key system. Tunnel Radio of America is located in Corvallis, Oregon USA. For more information contact us at trsales@tunnelradio.com.

June 2006 - Elko, Nevada - Barrick Selects Tunnel Radio UltraComm UHF--Times 2!
Barrick Gold Corporation has selected Tunnel Radio of America to provide UltraComm TR-500 UHF underground communication systems for their new Cortez Hills and Storm projects. Tunnel Radio will integrate repeaters, mobiles and portables to provide a turn-key system. Tunnel Radio of America is located in Corvallis, Oregon and can be reached at: trsales@tunnelradio.com., or visit our website at: www.tunnelradio.com.

Red Dog, Kennecott and Pogo Mines, in Alaska awards Tunnel Radio contracts for a new TR-155-A2 system for their mine and mill facilities.  The multi-channel VHF system will provide exceptional coverage for their needs.  These also incorporated our new TR-RD-2/8 remote controllers for fan control and stench release activated via their display capable handset radios.  See more <link to RD-2>

Carmeuse Black River and Maysville Mines in Kentucky select Tunnel Radio's UltraComm 500 MHz system for their mines after comparing its performance to other VHF low frequency systems.  Tunnel Radio’s UltraComm system will provide over three times more coverage than competing systems and ensure quality communication for Carmeuse's mine. 

What's New at Tunnel Radio?

Tunnel Radio's TR-500 UHF UltraComm system continues to be a strong seller.  The TR-500 system provides outstanding range over competitive systems for your mining operations.

Tunnel Radio's new TR-155-A2 amplifier network is proving be a superior performer over competitive products.  This frequency ALGILE amplifier is tunable to competitive systems and what we have seen in the field is proving out, TR-155 is the clearest, highest power system in the world in the VHF band.  Customers substituting the TR-155 amplifier in their system are "hearing" the results!  In side by side comparisons, the TR-155-A2 offers 10 times the power and 1/5 or less receive noise!  <Link to TR-155>

Tunnel Radio MineAx is a new tag/tracking system specifically designed to integrate with our wireless networks.  Tag capture issues are a major challenge in mines with crews transiting within enclosed vehicles.  Our tests are confirming we will be on top, again, with MineAx. 

The TMS Tunnel Monitoring System: The new TMS monitoring system provides full RTU capability for remote device monitoring such as radio systems, amplifiers, and other mine or tunnel utilities.  TMS is a full 2-way digital signaling platform.

Homeland Security: Tunnel Radio of America, Inc. has been working with various United States government agencies to provide wireless coverage from Tunnel Optic and UltraComm systems in their shielded environments.

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