Secs Wireless

SECS to Install FDOT Emergency Generator Systems

2008-01-25T14:33:00.000-05:00

FDOT Emergency Generator Systems to be installed in support of critical communications on Florida HighwaysSoutheastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) was awarded the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contract to provide critical emergency generator systems and surge protection upgrades for five FDOT microwave communication sites along I-95 and one site located on State Road 6 located in North Florida. These design build projects are kicked off with construction plans for FDOT approval that include the location and installation requirements for the generators, 2,000 gallon underground LP fuel tanks, automatic transfer switches, TVSS devices, grounding, cabling, conduits and fuel lines. The FDOT microwave communication network is critical to life safety and is utilized by State Law Enforcement, emergency rescue personnel and other various agencies. SECS a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, SECS has become a leader in wireless communications construction and installations. Operations include restoration and updating as well as new construction and modifications of military, weather, air traffic control and commercial wireless communications sites throughout the southeastern U.S., the Caribbean and the South Pacific. SECS is located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. The phone number is (941) 378-0080. For additional information, visit the firm’s website at http://www.secs-wireless.com/.

SECS Installs Backup Power for Manatee County

2007-05-08T07:52:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. was selected to provide and install backup power generation systems for seven primary water lifting stations within Manatee County Florida. The project was awarded by the Manatee County Board of Commissioners due to the critical nature of providing water to the public in the event of natural disasters. Angel Ortiz, Project Manger, SECS commented, “Our involvement in public safety and health infrastructure continues to expand. Our expertise and dedication to customer service will continue to separate our company from the pact.”

SECS Selected to Design Build Six New Communications Sites

2007-05-08T07:51:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. was selected to design build six microwave communication sites for the South Florida Water Management District. These sites are critical for control and operation of Florida’s regional water management system, with more than 1,900 miles of canals and levees and hundreds of water control structures, helping to protect regional water supplies and alleviate flooding. Nick Artemik, Project Manager, SECS commented “We are pleased to be part of this very important system that minimizes damage from flooding, provides adequate regional water supply, and protects and restores the environment by optimally operating and maintaining the primary flood control and water supply system".

SECS Installs Wireless Networks at Ports

2007-05-08T07:45:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) of Sarasota has just completed installation of the wireless components of a inventory tracking system at Port of Lake Charles Louisiana and Port of Pascagoula’s Mississippi. The systems will allow port operations real-time tracking of all products flowing in and out of the two ports. The wireless inventory control system installed works in conjunction with hand held assets units. The Lake Charles Harbor & Terminal District (aka Port of Lake Charles) encompasses 203 square miles in Calcasieu Parish and accommodates 5 million tons of cargo annually at its public The Port of Lake Charles is the 12th largest seaport in the U.S. Bayou Casotte docks are supported by two 175,000 sq. ft. transit sheds and include 50,000 sq. ft. of paved open storage and over 10 acres of unpaved open storage. The system now totals over 30 access points and associated hardware. Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry. SECS headquarters are located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. The phone number is (941) 378-0080. For additional information, the firm’s website is http://www.secs-wireless.com.

City of Cape Coral Selects SECS to Install 4.9Ghz Wireless Public Safety Network

2006-11-01T08:27:00.000-05:00

Cape Coral – the “Growth Engine of SW Florida” – is a rapidly growing City on Florida’s south west Gulf coast. Incorporated in 1970, it currently has a population in excess of 150,000 which is growing by about 9,000 inhabitants annually. In addition to being one of the fastest growing areas in Florida it is also the 2nd largest City in the State geographically having an area of just over 114 square miles. The City features thousands of waterfront residential properties on canals, including many with direct, saltwater access to the Gulf. The City’s Public Safety infrastructure includes a centralized Public Safety building housing Police and Fire personnel, eight Fire Stations, and one Police sub station. Up to three additional Fire Stations will be built over the next 2 years to accommodate anticipated population growth. The Public Safety building and the adjacent Fire Station located at the City Centrum are on a City owned fiber backbone for data communications needs. The remaining seven Fire Stations are connected to the Public Safety data center via leased T1 lines. City and commercial fiber is not available at these sites. The Police marine sub-station at the City Yacht Club complex also does not have fiber connectivity. The Police Department has recently taken possession of a state of the art Mobile Incident Command Vehicle and we are seeking ways to improve the data communications link to this vehicle as it is deployed in the field.
The City has selected SECS to install Alvarion wireless systems using the new 4.9 GHz wireless channel authorized by the FCC for Public Safety use to provide high bandwidth service to the Mobile Incident Command Vehicle, the existing seven Fire Stations with T1 connectivity, future Fire Stations, and the Police sub-station. The additional bandwidth will be used to provide significantly better throughput to these locations and to obtain cost reductions by either eliminating the T1 lines or possibly downgrading them to B1 lines to provide emergency back-up. Additionally the City will utilize the increased bandwidth to the Fire Stations to provide either 802.11 or possibly 900 MHz wireless umbrellas around each Fire Station to allow Public Safety vehicles the opportunity to drive in and execute voluminous uploads and downloads. (Our PublicSafety vehicles utilize laptop computers equipped with CDMA cards for field data communication.
Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry, building and modifying many hundreds of communications sites throughout the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. SECS is a subsidiary of WPCS International. Headquarters are located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. For more information about Wi-Fi systems and installations contact Tony Ankersmit at (941) 378-0080 or visit their website at http://www.secs-wireless.com.

Promenade Condominiums on Longboat Key to have wireless capability

2006-11-01T08:20:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) has been awarded a contract to install preliminary infrastructure to overcome moisture problems at the Gulf front resort. The innovative system will have the capability for future utilization of wireless broadband technology. Through it, Sarasota area businesses, civil and emergency services as well as visitors will have immediate access to a wide range of computer information, internet and e-mail services. Jim Mohan, SECS lead wireless technician and designer of the network, is heading the installation of more than 15,000 feet of data cabling and wireless devices in the 12 story building. “Wireless technology provides an economical central infrastructure which can be used for voice, video, security applications and much more. This installation is an example of the unlimited directions wireless networking can span,” says Mohan. The Promenade will join previously completed installations of access points, antennas and transmitter service panels on downtown buildings and at Siesta Key Beach, Lido Key, Marina Jack and various other Sarasota County facilities. In addition to private and business access, the system is available for police, fire protection and emergency services. Wireless Internet communication service is offered or being considered by government and municipalities as well as major developers, resorts and larger commercial and residential developments throughout the U.S. Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry, building and modifying many hundreds of communications sites throughout the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean. SECS is a subsidiary of WPCS International. Headquarters are located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. For more information about Wi-Fi systems and installations contact Tony Ankersmit at (941) 378-0080 or visit their website at http://www.secs-wireless.com.

WPCS to Acquire Southeastern Communication Service, Inc.

2006-07-07T07:03:00.000-05:00

EXTON, PA — (PR Newswire-First Call) – June 26, 2006 – NASDAQ: WPCS – News) WPCS International Incorporated (WPCS), a leader in design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure, has announced that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) http://www.secs-wireless.com/ of Sarasota, Florida for $1.8 million in cash and $1.4 million in WPCS stock. SECS is an engineering firm that has deployed and maintained wireless systems for many corporate, government and educational clients, including the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Verizon, BellSouth, Comcast, Time Warner, University of Florida and Puerto Rico Telephone.

SECS has maintained a history of profitable operations while establishing itself as a leader in the design, deployment and maintenance of wireless networks throughout the Southeastern U.S. For FY2005 ending December 31, 2005, SECS generated $6.4 million in revenue and $730,000 in adjusted EBIT or earnings before interest and taxes, excluding certain non-recurring owner expenses (a non-GAAP measure). The current annual forecast for SECS, ending December 31, 2006 is to achieve $7.5 million in revenue and $850,000 in EBIT.

Dan Lester, CEO of Southeastern Communication Service, Inc., commented, “Our company is continuing to expand in this fast growth wireless sector. We believe for us to keep pace with the demands of this market, we need the financial and engineering support of a national organization. In our opinion, WPCS has established itself as a national leader in the design and deployment of wireless networks for a variety of applications. By teaming up with WPCS, our current and future customers will continue to receive the highest quality of service and support available.”

Andrew Hidalgo, CEO of WPCS International Incorporated, commented, “WPCS continues to focus on its goal of organic growth and strategic acquisitions that will strengthen our geographic scope and engineering capacity. With the pending acquisition of SECS, we gain a company with a reputation for offering outstanding wireless engineering services to a highly visible customer base. Without question, this acquisition will increase our capabilities and allow us to continue to build upon our reputation as a premier wireless engineering company. In addition, this acquisition will give us the opportunity to achieve a higher EPS target for FY2007.”

About WPCS International Incorporated:

WPCS provides design-build engineering services for specialty communication systems and wireless infrastructure including site design, network integration, structured cabling, electrical work and project management. The company has an extensive customer base that includes corporations, government entities and educational institutions. For more information, please visit the website at http://www.wpcs.com/.

SECS builds new West Palm Beach wireless tower

2006-06-07T12:34:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Services, Inc. (SECS) is in the final stages of completing the installation of a new 390 ft. self-supporting antenna tower for the West Palm Beach School District. It replaces three towers destroyed by Hurricane Wilma in late 2005. The structure will serve as the primary source for countywide instructional television service.

The solid leg tower weighs more than 98 tons. Its three foundations have a leg spread of 46 feet and a depth of 72 feet filled with more than 310 cu. yards of concrete required to support the tower.

SECS a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, SECS has become a leader in wireless communications construction and installations. Operations include restoration and updating as well as new construction and modifications of military, weather, air traffic control and commercial wireless communications sites throughout the southeastern U.S., the Caribbean and the South Pacific. SECS is located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. The phone number is (941) 378-0080. For additional information, visit the firm’s website at http://www.secs-wireless.com.

Suncoast offshore racers, officials and viewers to have free Internet access

2006-06-07T12:28:00.000-05:00

For the first time, laptop computer or personal digital assistant users at the annual Sarasota 4th of July Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix races will be able to access the Internet through a series of free wireless “hot spots.” It’s part of the expansion of a program engineered by Southeastern Communication Service (SECS) with the guidance of 82 Degrees Tech, an advanced technology advocacy group working in cooperation with Sarasota County. The system is commonly known as Wi-Fi, an abbreviation for wireless fidelity. It symbolizes broadband technology that allows immediate free wireless access to a wide range of information via Internet and e-mail services.

Hot spot antenna arrays are located at Marina Jack, the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, Siesta Key Beach and Lido Beach providing wireless access from virtually every offshore race vantage point. In addition to private, business and civil access, the system can be utilized for police, fire protection and emergency medical purposes. Wireless Internet communication service is offered or being considered by government and municipalities as well as major developers, resorts and larger commercial and residential buildings throughout the U.S. Says SECS Vice President of Technical Operations Tony Ankersmit, “We are pleased to have been part of a pilot program that recognizes the important role inter-computer communications will have in the County’s future.”

For more information about Wi-Fi systems and installations contact Tony Ankersmit at Southeastern Communication Service (SECS) at (941) 378-0080 or you may visit their website at http://www.secs-wireless.com.

SECS completes Port Manatee wireless installation

2006-05-16T07:59:00.000-05:00

The enormous quantities of lumber and building materials that arrive at Port Manatee create an equally enormous inventory tracking challenge. Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) of Sarasota has just completed installation the wireless components of a tracking system that allows the port authority to maintain a continuous updated inventory of all the materials as they pass through the facility. The Port Manatee Forestry Terminal has become the largest importer of plywood and wood fencing in the Southeast with 600,000 tons of wood offloaded and transshipped annually. This figure is likely to continue increasing with new construction and rebuilding of hurricane damaged buildings fueling the growth. The Port Manatee Forestry Terminal encompasses 138 acres and includes more than 180,000 sq.ft. of under-the-roof warehouse storage space. The wireless inventory control system devices installed by SECS operate in conjunction with handheld asset tracking units. They are able to track materials at every point of terminal operations. The installation includes 15 integrated access points along with environmental enclosures and required more than 4,500 ft. of fiber optic and data cable.
“Its growing importance as a vital link in handling building material needed for our surging economy has made it necessary for Port Manatee to develop new and innovative inventory control systems. SECS is pleased to have played a key role in installing wireless communication systems needed for the Port’s continuing growth,” says SECS President Daniel Lester. Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry. SECS headquarters are located at 2017 Cattlemen Road in Sarasota. The phone number is (941) 378-0080. For additional information, the firm’s website is http://www.secs-wireless.com.

Installation of Lake Wales Airport System

2006-04-18T11:59:00.000-05:00

Sarasota firm to install Lake Wales Airport AWOS system

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. President Daniel Lester announces that the firm has been awarded a contract to install the new Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) at the Lake Wales Airport in south central Florida. The airport is one of the most active destination and departure points in this rapidly growing part of Florida. Airport operations are dependent on a constant and reliable source of weather updates – particularly in an area where rapidly changing weather conditions are a fact of life. The new AWOS system being installed by SECS includes sensors which measure, collect and disseminate continuing weather data. The system is designed to assist meteorologists, pilots and flight dispatchers with information needed to plan flight routes, landing and take off schedules. While AWOS does not predict weather, the system’s sensors continually monitor and measure wind speeds and directions, temperature, dew points visibility, cloud formations and elevations, precipitation and barometric pressure. This vital information is then relayed to weather forecast stations for integration with other data including computer models, satellite photos and radar images. It is then made available for wireless, satellite and land line communications which can be accessed by airports and other off-site users. Says Lester, “We are proud to be part of creating the design and installation of a system that is essential to the safe and efficient operation of important airports such as the Lake Wales facility.” Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry.

SECS Completes Educational TV Upgrades

2006-04-18T11:50:00.000-05:00

SECS completes educational TV upgrades

An extensive upgrade of So. Carolina educational TV stations has been completed by Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS). Improvements include tower structural modifications and enhancements that will permit the five stations to expand educational television, radio and closed circuit communication systems capabilities. Upgraded services included are enhanced and expanded TV, radio, satellite and Internet capabilities serving more than 2,000 schools, colleges, businesses and government agencies. The five towers range from 598 ft. to 1123 ft. in height and presented a considerable challenge to highly skilled SECS tower technician teams. The upgraded sites include WHEH, Greenwood; WRJA, Sumter; WNSE, Rock Hill, WRET, Spartanburg and WHMC, Conway. The State’s educational TV network is dedicated to the advancement of educational programs, culture and the arts as well as citizenship. Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. is a general contractor specializing in design, engineering, construction and maintenance of wireless communication facilities. Headquartered in Sarasota, Fla. since 1990, the firm has become a leader in the communications construction industry, building and modifying many hundreds of communications sites throughout the southeastern U.S. and the Caribbean.

NOAA's Intent to Renew Contract

2006-04-18T11:40:00.000-05:00

NOAA notifies SECS of intent to renew contract

President Daniel G. Lester of Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) has been notified by the National Oceanic and Administration of the agency’s intent to renew its service contract with the Sarasota based firm. The contract involves technical evaluation and support services for "life-cycle maintenance and catastrophic recovery" of radar towers essential to the national NOAA weather radio network. Since the weather radar towers are relied upon to carry on through storms, extreme temperatures and corrosive environments, they need to withstand a witch’s brew of potential problems — atmospheric corrosion, damaged structural components and tower substructure, and even fasteners loosened by alternating exposure to extreme heat and cold. Any of these can result in the system’s failure to carry out its lifesaving functions. It must therefore rely on the meticulous attention of a firm specializing in this vital maintenance operation. SECS is one of but a few national firms with the depth of experience and expertise needed. Says Lester, "We are proud to have earned NOAA’s confidence and to be a part of supporting the continued operation of this vital service." Among services performed for NOAA are detailed inspection, structural verfication and entire cleaning of frame structures towering some 75 meters (246 ft.) into the air. The towers, stairs and supporting structures are then coated with a specially formulated zinc/epoxy coating and must pass rigorous tests before being accepted as satisfactory. "While our primary focus has been the design, assembly and erection of radar and similar towers and systems used in a wide range of industrial applications, maintenance becomes every bit as important. That’s why we have kept highly trained crews available on a continual basis and almost on a moment’s notice to fulfill these obligations," adds Lester.

SECS Employees Acquire Tower Rescue Techniques

2006-04-04T09:23:00.000-05:00

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. employees recently attended the “ComTrain Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue” course held at the SECS Sarasota Florida facility. The classroom training took place on 16 March 2006 and field exercises were held 17 March on the company training tower. This class was instructed by recent ComTrain Instructor graduate Nick Artemik. Students were instructed on several critical skills, including: Hazard Analysis, Personal Protective Equipment, Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Safe Climbing Techniques and Injured Climber Rescue. Safety is the major objective at SECS and all students and employees are required to adhere to the training curriculum. SECS conducts a “Safety Stand Down” every six months, at which time all employees receive additional training including: Safe Driving, Safe Rigging Technique, Job Safety Analysis, connector classes, quality assurance and other subjects of current need.

SECS Restores NEXRAD Tower In Guam

2006-03-10T09:55:00.000-05:00

March, 2006. SECS completes restoration of the Department of Defense Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) tower located at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This was the most recent project completed under a Tri-Agency NEXRAD Tower Inspection and Engineering Services contract. The purpose of the project is to evaluate tower condition and extend the “lifetime” of the tower structure through restoration to a “like new” condition. The project included mobilization, equipment purchases, shipping, logistics management, equipment rental, assembly and rigging for aerial lift, and staging for commencement. Restoration of the tower consisted of a sweep of the entire site, replacement of tower parts, fasteners, hardware, repairs, and finally the application of the corrosion control measures and was performed and approved to the satisfaction of Andersen Air Force Base representatives. The next scheduled project is the NEXRAD tower located at Kadena AFB in Okinawa, Japan, and is currently under review.

SECS Managers Attend NATE Conference

2006-03-09T09:52:00.000-05:00

Key managers from Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. attended the National Association of Tower Erectors conference in Orlando, Fl from 13-17 February 2006. During the conference personnel attended OSHA 10-hour Construction Safety Training. This course meets the OSHA Training Institute's requirements for the 10-Hour Construction Safety course. Students completing this course will receive a course completion card from the OSHA Training Institute. In addition to training employees on OSHA requirements and safe-work practices, many contractors are finding that this course may be necessary in order to be eligible to bid on certain projects. Course topics included: Fall Protection, Scaffolding, Stairways and Ladders, Personal Protective Equipment (including respiratory protection), Hazard Communication, Confined Spaces, Lead Hazards in Construction, Motor Vehicles/Mechanized Equipment, Fire Protection and Prevention. The National Association of Tower Erectors is a non-profit trade association dedicated to providing a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. NATE is recognized as the industry leader in promoting safety, education and uniform practices and procedures.

SECS Restores Communications after Hurricane Wilma Strikes

2006-03-09T09:50:00.000-05:00

Hurricane Wilma Restorations Oct 2005 - Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. (SECS) technicians and mechanical specialists were dispatched to key communication centers even as hurricane Wilma continued to wreak its destructive forces on southern Florida. Says Tony Ankersmit, SECS Vice President of Technical Operations, “Our people were alerted and mobilized within hours of receiving information about damage to communications likely to be caused by the hurricane.” Among systems restored on an urgent priority basis was the Florida Department of Transportation’s microwave path that follows Alligator Alley across the southern Florida peninsula. SECS personnel were immediately deployed to repair links in the communications system without which continued operations of the vital highway would not be possible. In Palm Beach County, the sheriff’s office network system was knocked completely out of commission making responses to emergencies all but impossible. SECS technicians were on the scene within hours working on restoration of the emergency communication system. Wireless operations at multiple cellular sites were also quickly repaired. Three Palm Beach County School District microwave towers felled by the storm were removed and with their restoration, the system will shortly be back in full operation.

Downtown Sarasota, Florida "Unplugged"!

2005-06-10T16:54:00.000-05:00

Vivato and Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. bring WiFi to Sarasota, Florida

Vivato and Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. "light-up" the City of Sarasota, Florida, bringing a new WiFi network: "Downtown Unplugged" to the public. Working with Sarasota County Government and "82 Degrees Tech", the network was officially brought on line in June 2005. Concurrently supporting public safety and economic development operations in Sarasota, this is the first of several phases to follow. The area of WiFi coverage is approximately 5 square miles and encompasses 90% of the City of Sarasota's downtown area. Future efforts will develop the yacht basin within Sarasota Bay, community parks and economically developing areas within Sarasota County, Florida.

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. completes over 150 AT&T Wireless Service site upgrades

2004-06-28T11:14:00.000-05:00

Wireless Construction partnership advances wireless technology in Florida.

Mid 2004 -- Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. completed over 150 AT&T Wireless Service cellular site upgrades. The site modifications included the addition of radio frequency amplifiers and power supplies for enhancement of the 800Mhz TDMA network. Completed in record time, the AT&T Wireless Florida market was lauded as "best-in-class" for network coverage and reliability.

SECS Rescue 21 South West Florida

2004-04-28T11:10:00.000-05:00

United States Coast Guard Rescue 21 Maritime Distress and Response System

During 2004, Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. was awarded United States Coast Guard Rescue 21 site construction projects under General Dynamics. Rescue 21 will provide the U.S. with a maritime distress and response communication system comparable to state-of-the-art systems in Great Britain and Norway, on a greater geographic scale. The Coast Guard's new system will also rival the land-based systems that many state and local emergency services already have in place. By replacing outdated technology with a fully integrated communication system that bridges inter operability gaps, Rescue 21 boosts the ability to protect boaters and the nation's coasts.

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. awarded Florida Department of Transportation contract to install critical emergency generator systems

2004-01-22T00:17:00.000-05:00

Emergency Generator Systems Installed to Support Critical Communications on Florida Highways

Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. was awarded the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) contract to provide critical emergency generator systems and surge protection upgrades for six FDOT microwave communication sites. SECS also modified and upgraded one existing generator owned by FDOT. SECS submitted signed and sealed construction plans for FDOT approval that included the location and installation requirements for generators, fuel tanks, automatic transfer switches, TVSS devices, grounding, cabling, conduits and fuel lines.

Tri-Agency Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Tower Inspection and Engineering Services

2003-10-01T19:32:00.000-05:00

Sarasota, Florida -- Multi-Year Contract Awarded

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Weather Service (NWS) awarded a Tri-Agency multi-year contract to Southeastern Communication Service, Inc. for Tower Inspection and Engineering Services, Restoration of Galvanic Coating Services, Supplies and Materials, and Engineering Data of Next Generation Radar (NEXRAD) Towers in the continental United States and overseas locations. This contract is awarded for a base year and four one-year options.

Mr. Jeffery Stackhouse has been appointed Project Manager for this project. Mr. Stackhouse is a veteran of the United States Air Force with over 22 years experience in performing and directing communication site construction and maintenance programs worldwide.

Commencement of this project will be during FY 2004.

Local Partnership Expands Educational Capabilities

2003-01-28T08:24:00.000-05:00

Southwest Florida Counties request S.E.C.S. help in improving and maintaining school system TV system.

Sarasota and Manatee Counties in SW Florida awarded contracts to S.E.C.S. for maintenance, repair and testing of Institutional Television For School (ITFS). S.E.C.S. services towers and radio frequency systems for over 80 schools within both counties.

S.E.C.S. Certified for Fiber Optic Installation

2003-01-21T00:22:00.000-05:00

New certification paves the way for entry into Fiber Optic services.

ETA certification provides the necessary knowledge and technical skills to meet international electronics industry standards for lightwave theory, optical fiber basics, cabling & splicing, components & connectors, block diagrams & schematics and troubleshooting.

S.E.C.S. Helps Broadcast Industry Make Technological Leap

2003-01-11T00:26:00.000-05:00

Improvements help usher-in Digital and High Definition signals.

At the beginning in 2003, S.E.C.S. was awarded a number of contracts to modify, upgrade and maintain private and university broadcast sites in North Florida. This work was for AM, FM, TV, Digital Television (DTV) and High Definition Television (HDTV) stations at Florida State University, The University of Florida, WCJB TV-20 in Gainesville, WOGK FM in Ocala, WTXL TV 40 in Tallahassee and WUFT TV-5 in Gainesville.
The scope of work included Project Management, structural upgrades to towers, including grouting of tower legs, system upgrades of antennas and lines for DTV and HDTV, grounding systems for lightning protection, and the installation, repair and maintenance of obstruction lighting systems as required by the FAA and regulated by the FCC.

S.E.C.S. Works with WWSB, TV-40 to Upgrade Broadcast Capabilities

2002-12-28T02:05:00.000-05:00

Sarasota, Florida project with local television station enhances broadcast capabilities

S.E.C.S. completed the relocation of all RF components for WWSB, TV-40's broadcast system into a new broadcast station, located remotely from the main studios. This critical path project included new Digital Television (DTV) transmission lines and antennas and the relocation of microwave and main TV broadcast lines.

This project demonstrates the close partnership between S.E.C.S. and local communication business. S.E.C.S. takes great pride in providing quality service and technical support to our neighbors in Southwest Florida.

Improving the System

2002-11-20T14:03:00.000-05:00

S.E.C.S. is proud to support ATTWS in Florida in upgrading the capabilities of their advanced 3rd Generation cellular phone system

ATTWS selected S.E.C.S. to upgrade their 3G system on 250 plus sites in the Tampa, Orlando and Jacksonville markets. This project is programmed to continue into 2003.