With the implementation of ACM (Adaptive Coding and Modulation), RipEX reinforces its position as the technological leader in radio modem performance. This innovation brings together maximum speed, reliability, and fully automatic operation, taking RipEX network performance to an entirely new level.
ACM continuously monitors radio link quality and dynamically adjusts modulation and coding in real time. When the signal is strong, the system automatically switches to a higher modulation (e.g., 64QAM or 256QAM) to maximize data rate and network throughput. If conditions worsen, ACM instantly reduces the modulation level to maintain link stability and reliability.
ACM fully automates the configuration of the radio channel. Users no longer need to decide which modulation to use — RipEX adapts automatically. This greatly simplifies installation and network management, especially in environments where conditions can change due to weather, interference, or distance. Thanks to ACM, RipEX automatically achieves the highest possible throughput under all conditions, proven by both laboratory tests and real-world installations.
RipEX can use ACM in all network types — point-to-multipoint as well as point-to-point. However, the greatest benefit appears in P-t-P full-duplex links, where speed is crucial. RipEX reacts instantly to signal changes in both directions independently and always selects the optimal modulation and FEC combination. This maximizes bidirectional throughput and ensures that communication remains fast, stable, and uninterrupted even under varying conditions.
With the upgrade to FW 2.2.6.0 and ACM activation, link reliability will further improve in existing installations in New Zealand and Brazil. Both projects demonstrate that RipEX delivers reliable, high-performance data and voice transmission over long radio links, even where signal quality fluctuates.
Key Advantages of ACM in RipEX
ACM turns RipEX into a self-optimizing radio system that constantly adapts to real-world conditions.
Its behavior resembles a living organism — it observes, reacts, learns, and maintains the network in perfect balance.
ACM takes RipEX even further, ensuring it always operates at the edge of its capabilities: fast, stable, and without the need for technician intervention.
RACOM has been awarded the title of Company of the Year 2025 in the Vysočina Region. The jury particularly appreciated our long-term stability, engineering precision, and our ability to bring cutting-edge technology from a small Czech town to global markets.
“We do business because we believe that our work has a higher purpose. We want to be useful and contribute to a better world through the technologies we develop and manufacture ourselves. We want to show that even from a small town in Vysočina, we can create world-class technology. It makes sense for us to create job opportunities for talented people from the region and to be a good, trustworthy employer,” said Vít Koutenský, CEO, when accepting the award.
We see the Company of the Year title primarily as a recognition of everyone who works at RACOM — colleagues whose effort, expertise, and professionalism drive our company forward every day.
Our story began in 1989, and we have been dedicated to wireless communication since 1991. Today, our products operate in more than 130 countries worldwide. Designed and manufactured in our own facilities in Czechia, RACOM devices combine original research, precision engineering, and deep practical know-how — ensuring reliable operation of networks in critical infrastructure sectors.
We remain deeply connected to the region we come from and are proud that right here in Vysočina, we develop technology that makes the world safer and keeps essential services running — from flowing water and reliable electricity to stable internet connections.
Winning the regional round of the Company of the Year competition means advancing to the national finals on December 11 in Prague.
Regardless of the national results, this success already belongs to everyone who is part of RACOM.
Thank you to all our colleagues, partners, and friends for being part of our journey.
The story of the MR series radio modems is a great example of the lasting value, reliability, and long-term commitment RACOM provides to its customers. Introduced in 2005, their production will be discontinued on September 30, 2025, after twenty years on the market. Warranty and service for units already delivered, however, will of course continue.
RACOM products have always represented state-of-the-art technology at the time of their launch, and the MR series was no exception. Many users still rely on them today, even though they lack modern features such as a web interface. In many networks, generations of engineers have come and gone, and younger staff often don’t even realize which devices are transmitting their data—simply because the modems have never required their attention or servicing.
RACOM always strives to meet customer needs, which is why we manufacture our products as long as they are required. Although MR-based networks are still running, after twenty years they are technologically outdated and no longer meet today’s security requirements. Since they are typically deployed in critical infrastructure where security demands are the highest, gradual modernization is essential. Most customers prefer to continue using secure private radio networks and reliable RACOM devices, and are therefore replacing their MR modems with the latest RipEX2.
RACOM highlighted the need for migration as early as 2021 in a dedicated webinar. In recent years, numerous networks especially in the water industry have been modernized. In many applications, private radio is combined with cellular connectivity, either through the mPCIe cellular module integrated in RipEX2 or via the standalone M!DGE cellular router, which runs compatible firmware and complements RipEX2 seamlessly.
RACOM will never let its customers down. We still repair our very first product, the R2CW transceiver for radio-amateurs introduced back in 1989. MR radio modems whether under or out of warranty will continue to be serviced as well. However, as component availability declines, a day may come when certain repairs are no longer possible. That is yet another reason not to postpone migration.
We deeply appreciate all customers who use our products. If you are still operating MR modems (or legacy equipment from other manufacturers) and decide to modernize your network with RipEX2, we are ready to offer special migration conditions, including technical support. Contact us at racom@racom.eu, we will gladly advise you and help prepare your migration plan.
How do you build a reliable, real-time early warning system in mountainous terrain with limited connectivity – where every second can save a life? In Minas Gerais, Brazil, RipEX2 radio modems are helping CEMIG and Civil Defense do exactly that.
In response to one of Brazil’s worst environmental disasters – the 2019 collapse of the Córrego do Feijão dam in Brumadinho – CEMIG (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais) and the Minas Gerais Civil Defense Authority launched an ambitious project to prevent similar tragedies.
The goal: develop and deploy a dedicated early warning system to alert residents living in flood-risk areas near hydroelectric dams. The result was the DIN – Individual Notification Device, which provides real-time audio and visual alarms triggered by upstream rainfall and river level monitoring.
For such a life-critical system, CEMIG needed a resilient, secure, and modern communication backbone that could:
To meet these demands, CEMIG selected RACOM’s RipEX2 radio modems as the core backhaul solution. The project was developed in partnership with FITec Inovações Tecnológicas, a Brazilian R&D institute that engineered the sensors, electronics, and LoRa-based alarm network. The initial installation was supported by our local partner Utili.
System architecture highlights:
In eight plants, RipEX2 RF-only units were used. In Cajurú, a RipEX2 with cellular module provides automatic LTE failover, ensuring redundancy in the event of radio link loss.
Key technical specs:
Since its deployment, the RipEX2 mesh network has demonstrated exceptional performance and ultra-low latency, transmitting real-time environmental data from remote DIN locations directly to central control rooms.
By enabling real-time monitoring and automated alerting, CEMIG’s DIN project – powered by RipEX2 – helps protect thousands of lives across the region, setting a benchmark for proactive disaster prevention and infrastructure safety in Latin America.
From 1 August 2025, the European Union’s updated Radio Equipment Directive (RED) introduces mandatory cybersecurity requirements for internet connected devices sold in the EU. These rules – covering network protection, data security, and fraud prevention – are now essential for obtaining the CE mark.
At RACOM, we are proud to confirm that our entire product portfolio – RAy3 microwave links, M!DGE3 cellular routers, and RipEX2 radio routers – already meets these new requirements. Even better, this compliance is delivered to our customers through free, regular, incremental firmware upgrades, ensuring your deployed devices stay secure and up to date without extra cost or disruption.
The updated RED focuses on three areas, with the first one being the most relevant for our type of devices:
To help manufacturers demonstrate compliance, the EU published the EN 18031 series of harmonized standards in January 2025, giving a clear framework for building security into wireless products from the ground up.
Our engineering teams have ensured that RAy, M!DGE, and RipEX devices meet – and in many areas exceed – RED’s cybersecurity requirements. Network integrity is protected through secure firmware, various traffic encryption technologies and in the case of RipEX2 radio interface through our unique automatic AES key rotation.
We also make security effortless for users. Our new first-login procedure – featured in the short video below – guides every new owner through creating a custom username and password. A built-in visual password strength meter helps ensure that passwords are not just unique, but strong enough to withstand real-world threats.
When you choose RACOM, you get more than just hardware. You gain:
Watch our quick video to see how easy it is to set up your RACOM device securely from the very first login. With real-time password strength feedback, you can be confident your connection is protected from day one.
If you’d like to know which RACOM solution is the best fit for your IoT, SCADA, or telecom project, get in touch with our team today. We’ll help you deploy connectivity that’s secure, reliable, and ready for the future.
Securing essential human needs is at the heart of what we do. Delivering drinking water and keeping wastewater treatment plants running belong among the most fundamental requirements of every society. For over 30 years, RACOM equipment has been trusted in these critical infrastructures, providing reliable communication that keeps water networks safe, connected, and under control.
The very first RACOM radio modems were deployed in Czech and Slovak water networks back in 1994. Since then, our solutions have grown to power nearly all of the fifty largest water utilities in Czechia and they are now widely adopted abroad. In Austria and Norway, RACOM holds more than 80% market share. In Norway alone, where radio communication is indispensable due to harsh terrain and sparse population, our devices are in use across more than 100 locations.
Many of these radios have been running 24/7 for nearly three decades. While their reliability is unquestioned, the time has come to look ahead and prepare networks for new challenges.
Several key drivers make modernization essential:
These challenges affect not only RACOM MR radios and the first-generation RipEX, but also third-party radios from Motorola, Kenwood, SATEL, CONEL, and others.
Utilities across Europe are already upgrading to RipEX2 and M!DGE:
Even in networks where RAy microwave links provide high-capacity backbone connectivity (e.g. VaK Hodonín or JVS), RipEX2 plays a crucial role by delivering secure and reliable last-mile radio communication.
Moving to RipEX2 brings far more than RED compliance:
For operators, this means extending the life of their infrastructure while gaining confidence that their network is ready for the next decades.
Whether you are replacing a handful of radios or planning a full network upgrade, RipEX2 offers a secure, reliable, and fully RED-compliant solution for your water distribution system.
When combined with M!DGE cellular routers for hybrid access and RAy microwave links for backbone connectivity, RACOM delivers an integrated communication platform for critical infrastructure, serving rural communities, cities, and national networks alike.
Contact our team to explore your upgrade options and see how RipEX2, M!DGE3 and RAy3 can bring your network into the future — securely, smoothly, and without disruption.
What do you do when fiber just isn’t an option? In the mountains and cities of Oman, over 150 substations trust M!DGE routers to keep the lights on!
Muscat Electricity Distribution Company (MEDC), now operating under the Nama Electricity Distribution Company following the national electricity sector restructuring in 2021–22, is responsible for the distribution of electricity across the Muscat Governorate—an area covering over 3,900 square kilometers of mountainous and urban terrain.
As part of its Distribution SCADA System, the company needed to ensure reliable, secure, and scalable communication between its primary 33/11 kV substations and the Distribution Control Centre (DCC). In areas where fiber-optic connectivity was unavailable or at risk of disruption, a high-availability wireless backup was essential.
In 2014, RACOM supplied 160+ M!DGE 3G cellular routers to serve as a backup to fiber and ensure continuous data exchange using the IEC 60870-5-104 protocol. Each router connected to a Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) at the substations, maintaining secure, end-to-end IP communication—even in Oman’s harsh climate and rugged terrain.
The M!DGE routers performed with such consistency and reliability that when it came time to upgrade the system in 2023, Nama Electricity Distribution Company issued a new tender—this time for next-generation 4/5G routers.
RACOM’s M!DGE3 router won the tender over several well-known competitors, including the Advantech SR303 and Teltonika RUT955, proving once again its technical superiority, long-term stability, and value in mission-critical environments.
M!DGE3 brought major enhancements to the system, including:
Today, over 150 substations across the Muscat region rely on M!DGE routers—first with 3G and now upgraded to 4/5G—for resilient SCADA communications. The transition from M!DGE to M!DGE3 was executed smoothly, maintaining continuity and minimizing operational disruption.
RACOM’s long-standing relationship with MEDC, now Nama Electricity Distribution Company, is a testament to product quality, technical support, and ongoing innovation. The success of this project further solidifies M!DGE’s reputation as a go-to solution for secure and stable utility communications in complex geographies.
When a single gas leak can put lives at risk, there’s no room for communication failure. In the blistering heat of the UAE’s sour gas fields, RACOM’s M!DGE routers are on guard—delivering instant alerts and nonstop SCADA connectivity where safety is non-negotiable.
As global demand for natural gas continues to rise, oil and gas companies are increasingly developing sour gas fields—reservoirs with high concentrations of hazardous gases such as Hydrogen Sulphide (H₂S) and Carbon Dioxide (CO₂). These fields present serious operational challenges: higher toxicity, increased corrosion, greater safety risks, and significant cost implications.
In the Middle East, the development of sour gas fields has become an urgent priority due to growing regional energy demands. Compounding the issue, many operating fields are experiencing increased sourness over time, with contaminants like H₂S becoming more prevalent during the production lifecycle.
To ensure continuous, safe operations in such conditions, ADNOC Onshore (formerly ADCO), the Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations, needed a robust, secure, and field-proven communications solution for toxic gas monitoring and wellhead SCADA systems.
Between 2014 and 2025, RACOM delivered multiple batches of M!DGE2 and M!DGE3 cellular routers—complete with rugged outdoor antennas and accessories—to ADNOC Onshore through several trusted system integrators. These routers are now deployed across various oil and gas fields in the UAE, supporting mission-critical applications such as:
Each M!DGE router is tightly integrated with Rockwell RTUs to form a reliable, compact unit. Operating in harsh desert conditions—often exceeding 50 °C—these assemblies ensure constant communication via cellular networks. In the event of a gas leak (e.g., reaching the 10 ppm alarm threshold), the system immediately triggers SMS notifications to designated personnel via the M!DGE router.
In addition to performance, security has been paramount. M!DGE supports advanced networking features such as VPN tunneling, IPsec encryption, and end-to-end IP connectivity, providing ADNOC with a secure platform for remote access and control.
The M!DGE-based systems have run continuously and without interruption, despite environmental extremes and the critical nature of the applications they support. ADNOC Onshore has expressed high satisfaction with both the reliability and flexibility of the solution, leading to continued orders and further expansion through local UAE-based partners.
This long-standing cooperation underscores RACOM’s reputation as a trusted provider of industrial-grade cellular communications for hazardous and high-demand environments.
When your customers monitor power grids and pumping stations north of the Arctic Circle, “reliable” isn’t optional—it’s mission-critical. In Scandinavia’s toughest terrain, RACOM’s M!DGE routers are the invisible force behind secure industrial VPNs.
Since 1999, Last Mile Communication (LMC) has delivered high-reliability communication solutions for enterprise-critical infrastructure across Scandinavia. Over time, LMC identified a growing customer need: secure, remote access and monitoring for industrial installations—often located in harsh, remote environments with no off-the-shelf solution available.
To address this market gap, LMC founded IOG, a dedicated company focused on delivering leased, fully managed M2M (machine-to-machine) VPN services. Their customers—ranging from utility providers to energy companies—require secure, reliable connections for pumping stations, power installations, and environmental monitoring systems. Typical deployments range from 2 to 70 sites, often in mountainous or northern regions where connectivity and environmental conditions are challenging.
To guarantee the high service levels (SLAs) that underpin IOG’s business model, every component of the infrastructure must perform flawlessly. After extensive field testing and years of operational experience, IOG selected RACOM’s M!DGE cellular routers as their standard solution.
M!DGE offers:
By integrating M!DGE units into its VPN architecture, IOG ensures secure, uninterrupted data flow—regardless of network conditions or geographic constraints. As of 2017, more than 500 M!DGE units are deployed across the IOG network, forming the backbone of its leased service offering.
The collaboration between LMC and RACOM dates back to 2001, spanning multiple product generations. According to Dag Nielsen, Technical Director at LMC:
“LMC’s cooperation with RACOM dates back to 2001. During this time, LMC has used different RACOM products and has always been happy and satisfied with levels of performance and reliability. RACOM technical support has also been excellent. It is why M!DGE is our product of choice.”
Thanks to M!DGE’s reliability and RACOM’s ongoing support, IOG has earned a strong reputation for quality and innovation in the Scandinavian market—delivering secure connectivity where it matters most.
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