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ABR Industries Partners with Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management

June 30, 2016 by Marc Abramson

Recently, ABR Industries was invited to participate in a training exercise for the Harris County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. This agency’s focus is on emergency preparedness and response for the greater Houston area. As stated on their website, they “collaborate with law enforcement, emergency managers, and medical personnel throughout the region to coordinate response efforts when disaster strikes”. Planning and preparation are critical, and that was the driving force behind this exercise.
Upon arrival, we walked into a giant conference room buzzing with activity. The participants were split into 6 groups, all focused on fictional emergency situations given out by Joey Clements with HCOHSEM. In an emergency, there is no time to question the components needed for action. That’s where ABR Industries came in. Each group had to design their team’s response, including radio communication. Based on the given conditions, the group would devise a plan and “shop” with us for their coax cable needs. We always say, when you buy from ABR you’re buying with confidence. In an emergency situation, confidence is KEY!
Along with assisting in the exercise, we snagged a behind the scenes look at the facility. Along the way, we saw one of the emergency response trailers in action. Being the cable source, of course we fixated on the N female connections!

Harris County Mobile Unit

Venturing back inside, our next stop was truly a sight to see! Feeling like the doctors overseeing a surgery from the gallery, we stood above TranStar’s hub for all of Houston’s traffic. Houston TranStar leverages the resources of multiple agencies to provide transportation and emergency management services to the Greater Houston Region.

Harris County Traffic Control

From there, we were taken to the Command Center for Homeland Security and Emergency Management. During an emergency situation like last month’s flooding in Houston, the response team gathers in this room to plan and then implement their solutions. Equipped with 8 large televisions to watch both the local and national news, each member has access to high quality electronics (cable being at the top of that list!)Harris County Command CenterHarris County Switching Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last stop was fitting for us at ABR Industries—the fanciest “ham shack” we’ve seen yet! Utilizing multiple base stations, this room showed us that in an emergency, Harris County’s ability to communicate is not in question.

Harris County Ham Shack1

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Overall, this was an eye opening experience for us. Who would’ve thought that all of THIS was going on behind that big brick building! Afterwards, Joey with HCOHSEM reached out and shared this: “I want to thank you guys for participating in our exercise today. It is a comforting fact to know that you are there to support our efforts in Harris County. As you know our issues can happen overnight and without notice. Our relationship with you and your company make that challenge easier to manage.” The pleasure was all ours Joey. We are grateful to be a part of the emergency response system for Harris County and the greater Houston area!

 

 

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What is Amateur Radio?

June 3, 2016 by Marc Abramson

What is Amateur Radio?

When cell phones, regular phones, the internet and other systems are down or overloaded, Amateur Radio still gets the message through.  Radio amateurs, often called “hams,” enjoy radio technology as a hobby. But it’s also a service –a vital service that has saved lives when regular communication systems failed.

Who are Hams?

Ham Radio operators are movie stars, missionaries, doctors, students, politicians, truck drivers and regular people. They are all ages, sexes and income levels linked by their interest in wireless communications technologies. There are more licensed American Amateur Radio operators now than ever before in history.

Why do you need a license?

While license application requirements vary by country, the Amateur Radio Service is also controlled by international law and agreements because radio waves do not stop for international borders. In its regulations (Part 97), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recognizes the ability of the hobby not only to advance radio communication and technical skills, but also to enhance international goodwill.

What’s the appeal of Ham Radio?

Hams are at the cutting edge of many technologies.  They provide thousands of hours of volunteer community and emergency services when normal communications go down or are overloaded.  All of them enjoy being creators, not just consumers, of wireless technology.

Learn More About Ham Radio

From www.ARRL.ORG web site.

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Rugged ABR Cables Stand Up to Tough Jobs

March 5, 2015 by Kelly Stark

American Built and Reliable cables from ABR Industries are found in a broad range of industries and applications, due to their versatility and superior quality.

Recently ABR’s RG8 low loss cable, LMR400 and LMR 600 type cables and connectors have been in demand for use in oil and gas, water reclamation, and instrumentation applications. The ruggedness of ABR cables make them ideal for use in harsh or remote conditions.

Applications served by ABR in these markets include:

  • Low Pressure Sewer Monitoring
  • Natural Gas Monitoring
  • Remote Oilfield Communications
  • Sanitary Sewer Flow Monitoring
  • Sanitary Sewer Lift Stations
  • Treatment Plants
  • Water Pumping Stations
  • Water Tanks

Whether ordering ABR cables from the Atlas RFID Store or directly from us, you can trust the quality of our superior American Made cable assemblies. And our convenient Houston location allows us to transport large cable orders quickly to Dallas, Shreveport and Midland, Texas.

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Thank you for a great 2014 year

December 15, 2014 by Kelly Stark

2014 has indeed raced by, and as we reach the end of the year, we would like to offer this special greeting at Christmas time to express to you our sincere appreciation for your confidence and loyalty. We are deeply thankful and extend to you our best wishes for a happy and healthy holiday season.   ABR Industries will be closed from Dec 25th to January 5th to celebrate the holidays with our families.  Please contact your local dealer here for all ABR cables.

Best Wishes,

Marc Abramson
President
ABR Industries LLC
713-492-2722
CAGE #: 65D43
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Filed Under: Coax Cables, Ham Radio and Coax Cable, News

Go Green in 2015

December 15, 2014 by Kelly Stark

threeAt ABR Industries we always ship our cables to our dealers  with a green cap. It’s just our way of giving you the green light that our coax cable are ready to go.  At ABR Industries all our coaxial assemblies are 100% tested and inspected prior to shipment. A Hi-Pot test (per MIL-STD-202 M301) ensures electrical integrity and a continuity test looks for opens and shorts.  We also perform a visual and mechanical inspection for length, label information and workmanship.

Our competitors are green with envy…

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Filed Under: Coax Cables, Ham Radio and Coax Cable Tagged With: coax cable quality

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