Tektronix Inc. announced a new capability for the R3465 Modulation Spectrum Analyzer, which is made by Japan-based Advantest Corp. and marketed in North America by Tektronix. The new tool, called Option 61, adds Code Division Multiple Access base station test features to the R3465. Option 61 allows the analyzer to perform code domain power and waveform quality tests including spurious emissions, gated spectrum and channel power. It encompasses both cellular and personal communications services frequency ranges for the CDMA standard, the company said. Both the R3465 series with Option 61, and the Option 61 for existing R3456 users now are available. (503) 627-5757.
Times Microwave Systems introduced the TC-200-MUHF crimp plug connector for the land mobile radio 200 cable, and the TC-240-MUHF crimp plug for LMR 240 cables. The cables are ideal for long antenna runs in vehicle installations because they offer lower loss than standard RG058, the company said. At 900 MHz, LMR-200 has a loss of 9.9 dB/100 feet, and LMR-240 has a loss of 7.6 dB/100 feet. (800) TMS-COAX.
Dataradio Inc. introduced the Dataradio Interoperability Standard. DIOS, based on modem, data link design and micro-controller software, ensures that high speed wireless modems will be compatible and interchangeable with standard mounting plates, RS-232 pin-outs and on-air interoperability. The three compatible modem lines are the Dataradio T-96S, E.F. Johnson 3276 and Motorola Inc.’s RNet 9600S. The three full compatible modem lines feature 1200-9600 baud operation, powerful diagnostics and control and eight synthesized radio channel selection. (770) 392-0002.
A new 900 MHz crystal alphanumeric pager, the Precis, was introduced by Panasonic Communications & Systems Co. The Precis features a four-line/80 character display, 64,000 character memory and up to four months of battery life. Based on the FLEX protocol, Precis comes with 50 message slots, 16 addresses, memory back-up, time and date display, message time and date stamp, alarm clock, headline scroll and a contrast adjustable display. (800) 441-7262.
Telesource Cellular, a subsidiary of Telesource Inc., will use a new point-of-sale package for its remanufactured phones. The new packaging will allow agents, carriers and dealers to display the phones alongside new phones in their stores, heightening the quality perception of the remanufactured products, said Telesource’s Director Bob Sullivan. The packaging, which received favorable feedback during tests in selected retail locations, will be introduced in time for the holiday season. (810) 335-3000.
Lindgren RF Enclosures Inc. announced automated shielded enclosure designs for in-line electromagnetic interference/radio frequency interference testing of wireless and cellular products. The enclosure allows products to undergo testing without removing them from the conveyor line, the company said. The enclosure’s electrical, logic and pneumatic components can be configured to interface with the manufacturer’s Programmable Logic Control used to control a complete automated test sequence. (708) 307-7200.
