CAI partners with EI Live! 2022

Written on 05 August 2022.

Once again CAI have become the Association Partners for EI Live!

Thanks to a show floor full of the perfect solutions for just about every project, EI Live! is a must visit for those in the domestic or light commercial smart building and AV markets. The show is also a perfect opportunity for those looking to move into the sector, with plenty of information available to find out how to get started.

CAI Technical Update - Guidance regarding the use of Surge Protection Devices

Written on 07 June 2022.

The CAI Technical Committee has issued the guidance flow chart below, to help provide members with a straightforward tool to help them to decide when they need to use Surge Protection Devices on an installation. As always, however, this is only guidance and if you are in any doubt you should always consult an LPS specialist and your customer.

To view the flow chart click DOWNLOAD.

Whyte Technologies adds further products to DTG testing and CAI's European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS)

Written on 18 May 2022.

Whyte has successfully submitted further dSCR multi-switch products to the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).

Developed through an industry collaboration of satellite/DTT platforms and major equipment manufacturers, DTG Testing and CAI’s European-wide assurance scheme for TV and Satellite distribution equipment provides reassurance of end-to-end device compatibility, interoperability and robust RF performance within satellite and DTT distribution systems.

Leading design consultancy SWECO to reference DTG testing and CAI's European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS)

Written on 11 May 2022.

SWECO, Europe’s leading design, engineering, environment & regulatory consultancy are to reference the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS) specification as part of their requirements for in-building TV and Satellite systems.

Developed through an industry collaboration of satellite/DTT platforms and major equipment manufacturers, DTG Testing and CAI’s European-wide assurance scheme for TV and Satellite distribution equipment provides reassurance of end-to-end device compatibility, interoperability and robust RF performance within satellite and DTT distribution systems.

Fracarro is the latest Manufacturer to add products to the DTG Testing & CAI's European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS)

Written on 26 April 2022.

Fracarro has successfully submitted dSCR multi-switch products to the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).

Developed through an industry collaboration of satellite/DTT platforms and major equipment manufacturers, DTG Testing and CAI’s European-wide assurance scheme for TV and Satellite distribution equipment provides reassurance of end-to-end device compatibility, interoperability and robust RF performance within satellite and DTT distribution systems.

Triax adds further products to DTG Testing and CAI’s European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS)

Written on 13 April 2022.

Triax has successfully submitted additional multi-switch products to the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).

Arqiva prepares to switch Bilsdale Freeview signal

Written on 22 February 2022.

Transmitter company Arqiva is preparing to switch on a new temporary replacement Freeview tower on Bilsdale West Moor. This will affect households in North Yorkshire, Teesside and parts of County Durham.

The new temporary structure, designed to withstand adverse weather on the Moors, is due to provide a more reliable Freeview signal for viewers mainly in North Yorkshire and Teesside.

Arqiva is currently planning to switch services to the new site on Wednesday 23rd February.

Scam! Fake Freeview engineers target households

Written on 14 February 2022.

Residents in areas affected by major Freeview reception problems following a transmitter fire last August have been told to be aware of fake TV engineers.

The Bilsdale transmitter site went offline after a fire on 10th August. Since then, viewers across North Yorkshire, Teesside and parts of County Durham have had to endure loss of services and/or poor signal.

Which? Trusted Traders launches new relationship with CAI

Written on 07 February 2022.

The two organisations are working together to raise industry standards in the aerial industry.

Which? Trusted Traders is working with CAI to help aerial installers stand out from their competitors and help customers to find the right trader for them.

Members of CAI, a trade association for audio visual professionals, can apply to join Which? Trusted Traders and take advantage of a special offer giving them 50% off their membership fees for the first six months.

Signal improvements in North East England but still problems for Teeside and the Durham coast

Written on 27 January 2022.

Arqiva has enhanced the signal delivered by two of its relay transmitters in North East England. The company continues to fill in coverage gaps left by the loss of the original Bilsdale transmitter. Freeview signal improvement at Seaham and Sunderland relays means both sites can provide better coverage in homes affected.

Freeview Channel Reshuffle

Written on 27 January 2022.

Freeview will undergo its biggest channel reshuffle since 2020 around lunchtime on 26 January when dozens of channels will move to new positions in the channel list. Many of Freeview’s entertainment, lifestyle, factual and teleshopping channels will move to new channel numbers but most will simply move down one number on the channel list.

Televes' Range of Optical and Wideband Products Pass EICS

Written on 24 January 2022.

19^th January 2022: Televes S.A has extended its European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS) certification, adding its new range of optical products as well as its wideband LNB.

Freesat 4K set top boxes are latest products to pass DTG testing and CAI’s European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS)

Written on 23 July 2021.

Leading TV platform, Freesat, has become the latest company to have satellite receivers pass the European-wide assurance scheme for TV and Satellite distribution equipment known as the European IRS Certification Scheme (EICS).

Its UHD 4X 500 and UHD X receivers passed the test specification, demonstrating the high quality of the Freesat set top boxes and their compatibility with other products that pass the EICS within an Integrated Reception System.

The first scheme of its kind, the EICS test specification provides ‘reassurance of end-to-end device compatibility, interoperability and robust RF performance within satellite and DTT distribution systems.'

Give your customers more choice with new 0% finance options

Written on 01 July 2020.

As members increasingly diversify into new area’s including many that offer Audio Visual or Security products and installations, we’re pleased to be able to offer members access to 0% finance options for their customers when they are, or become, a TrustMark Registered Business via CAI.