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Erico Inc. introduced a new line of ground bar assemblies and related products designed for the personal communications services market. Erico ground bars are electrolyptic copper bars manufactured to individual design specifi-cations, said the company. The bars are available with a variety of options including size, hole locations, pigtail configuration, mounting insulators and brackets. (216) 248-0100.

Alan Dick & Co. USA Inc. announced its 3-Around configuration of slant polarization base station antennas is now available for messaging, cellular, personal communications services and personal digital cellular frequency bands. The spine-mounted design measures 9 inches in diameter for tower and wind-loading consider-ation, said the company. Amplifiers, duplexers and other adaptive controls may be added on an application specific basis. The 3-Around design is available with individual radomes for easy mechanical downtilt as required by each sector, added Alan Dick. (603) 598-4500.

Telex Communications Inc. said it developed a line of parabolic dish antennas for use in the 1850 MHz-1990 MHz band. The antennas range in size from 24 inches to 36 inches in diameter and offer gain from 18 dBi-22 dBi. Available in either a vertical or horizontal polarization mode, the antennas feature a robust mount that offers 20 degrees of fine adjustment for both horizontal and vertical planes. The antennas can be customized for any original equipment manufacturer application including custom length cables, special connectors and company branding. (402) 467-5321.

Digital Transmission Systems Inc. introduced a mini-cross connect switch called microFlex. The latest addition to DTS’ FlexT1 product line, microFlex is a modern, compact, digital cross connect switch that allows cellular and personal communications services carriers to establish more efficient transmission networks, said the company. The product provides flexibility in applications and control of network facilities by allowing service providers to consolidate and remotely balance traffic loads at unstaffed points of the network. (800) 353-9387.

Gabriel Electronics Inc. announced the introduction of its new SS series of spread spectrum antennas. The series consists of nine different grid and solid parabolic models ranging in size from 2 feet to 6 feet in diameter. They support frequency ranges from 2.3 GHz to 2.5 GHz and 5.69 GHz to 5.925 GHz, employing feed designs which terminate with Type N connectors. (207) 883-5161.

PanaVise Products Inc. introduced its new cellular phone mounting kit, called the Grip 2000. It features a WindowGrip suction device to attach it to a windshield, adjustable arm and a PortaGrip 2000, which fits most cellular phones, the company said. The product also has various power supply accesses, for narrow, wide and flip phones. Suggested retail price for the product is $40, according to the company. (702) 850-2900.

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