Cylink Corp. introduced the AirLink E1/T1 microwave radio, an infrastructure component designed to provide dependable, cost-effective wireless connections for personal communications services providers to their cell switching centers. AirLink E1/T1 also can provide temporary cell sites to promote carrier services or provide an extra cell for special events or disasters. By replacing wired connections between a multiplexer and telecommunications carriers with a microwave radio link, AirLink E1/T1 makes it possible to join locations where wired connections are cost-prohibitive or impractical. (408) 774-2533.
PoliceWorks is the latest addition to the RadioWare Software Solutions from Motorola Inc.’s Land Mobile Products Sector. PoliceWorks enables wireless access to data networks to provide time-critical information to police officers, supervisors and other key personnel. The company said the Windows-based application can simplify routine tasks such as traffic citations, accidents, incidents, field interviews, arrests and bookings and towing. (800) 247-2346.
Three new map database offerings are available from On Target Mapping. Personal communications services and communications services companies can use the FAAInfo, AMTowerInfo and ObstacleInfo databases to make preliminary site evaluations for tower placement. FAAInfo is a map database of airport approaches and runways. AMTowerInfo displays locations of existing AM radio frequency towers and their restrictive boundaries. And ObstacleInfo describes physical obstructions of 200 feet or higher. (800) 700-6277.
Orga Card Systems Inc. announced its enhanced Subscriber Identity Module Simulator, which performs comprehensive testing of the interface between Phase II SIMs and mobile handsets for Global System for Mobile communications networks. The simulator is designed to test the logical and electrical characteristics of the interface according to GSM 11.10 specification. The SIM Simulator meets the specifications and is approved by the GSM MoU Buyer’s Group for this type of testing, the company said. (610) 993-9810.
Huber+Suhner Inc. announced its Quick-Fit type N, 7/16 and 4.1/9.5 coaxial connectors for use on foam corrugated copper cables. Preparation and termination of the cables is simplified because the cable has only two parts. No soldering is required during field termination and integral sealing gaskets provide protection from moisture and severe weather. The Quick-Fit range has been tested to IEC 529/IP66 specifications. (802) 878-0555.
Advantage kbs Inc. introduced a customer support solution designed for cellular call centers called The Cellular Support Starter Kit. The product will help enable customer service technicians to troubleshoot customer problems involving cellular phone hardware and service. The kit consists of a roaming guide, NPA/NXX Data Guide, Cellular Information Manager and Cellular Knowledge Bases combined with call tracking and cellular billing systems. (908) 287-2236.
