Yves R. Hamel & Associs Inc.

YRH

YRH's expertise is primarily in wireless systems (Cellular, PCS,
paging, etc.), microwave and fibre optics. We offer the
following range of services: perform tenders, quotation
analysis, radio propagation and coverage studies and field
engineering.

Company Details

Year Established: 1967

Number of Employees: 30

Company Information

Franois Hamel
Title: Engineer
Area of Responsibility: Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone: (514) 934-3024
Fax: (514) 934-2245
Email: Click Here

Maurice Beausjour
Title: Engineer
Area of Responsibility: Research/Development/Engineering
Telephone: (514) 934-3024
Fax: (514) 934-2245
Email: Click Here

Marielle Lavoie
Title: Receptionist
Telephone: (514) 934-3024
Fax: (514) 934-2245
Email: Click Here

Services

Consultant Telecommunication

Broadcast And Telecommunications Consultants We are a team of consulting engineers providing professional engineering services in broadcasting and telecommunications. We serve both the private and public sectors. We have successfully completed projects in more than 25 countries and on 4 continents, in every kind of terrain and climate extreme. YRH is not new, we have been in business for more than 30 years. But we strive to bring fresh, new thinking to every challenge, giving added value through innovative solutions and a willingness to field-test our ideas. YRH's expertise is primarily in wireless systems (LMDS, MMDS, Cellular, PCS, UMTS, etc.), microwave and fibre optics. We offer the following range of services: TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Preliminary studies: technical specifications tenders Consulting services: quotation analysis work supervision feasibility studies business plan (CAPEX/OPEX) technology evolution Radio propagation and network optimization coverage studies coverage study evaluation: system dimensioning cell planning frequency planning and re-use strategy system architecture feasibility of various paths measurement of site coordinates in actual field surveys measurements of ground elevation at the critical points evaluation of antenna height analysis of obstruction and reflection in wave propagation calculation of propagation and reliability interference studies RF exposure limits Field engineering: antenna alignment and frequency sweeps work supervision approval of various communications systems field strength measurement BROADCASTING: YRH manages and develops a wide diversity of projects in the broadcast sector. The services we offer include: Site studies and selection Frequency and interference analysis Coverage map preparation: theoretical realistic Technical brief preparation Safety Code 6 conformity, calculation and measurement Equipment list and budget analysis STL evaluation and document preparation Field measurements: preliminary and final proof of performance for AM stations coverage verification for FM and TV stations Antenna validation (AM, FM, TV, STL) Station certification Specified technical measuring equipment ACHIEVEMENTS YRH projects: Dhaka, Bangladesh (Microwave Design) Microwave network design and path surveys carried out in Bangladesh for the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB). Montreal, Canada (3rd Generation Wireless Network Study) A study was performed on 3rd generation (3G) systems for a Wireless Canadian Operator in Canada. Lisbon, Portugal, Brussels & Belgium (3G bid preparation and Continuous Wave Measurements) In order to achieve the best possible quality UMTS access network design, YRH was mandated to execute Test Drives in Portugal & Belgium, and in the cities of Lisbon & Brussels and their vicinities. In the meantime, we were involved in the preparation of a technical bid document to get new 3G licenses in these two countries. Turks & Cacos Island (Microwave Design) Design and Path surveys for a Transmission Microwave Network Design covering the whole island. Hong Kong, China & Bangkok Thailand (Due Diligence Wireless Network) Performed Technical Due Diligence on existing majors' wireless operators in Hong Kong and Bangkok for Canadian Investors. Rome, Italy (Transmission team) GSM network deployment, YRH was responsible for designing the transmission network. Prague, Czech Republic (Engineering team) GSM network deployment, YRH was responsible for designing the RF network and transmission network. Brazil (Transmission team) GSM network deployment, YRH was responsible for designing the Microwave network and conducting path surveys in the entire country. PARTIAL LIST OF YRH CLIENTS Telecommunications: Bell Canada International Rogers AT&T Wireless Bell Mobility Cellular Hydro-Qubec Hydro-Qubec International Harris Corporation Transport Canada Microcell Connexions Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Ericsson Telus Telesystem International Wireless Nortel Networks SNC-Lavalin Pinnacle Telecom Group (USA) Westower Broadcast: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) Cogeco Tlmdia Radio Nord Rseau des Appalaches Tl-Qubec Radios Communautaires