Moffet, Larson & Johnson
Moffet, Larson & Johnson Inc. announced the integration of Comarco Wireless Technologies’ Network Evaluation System tool NES-250 with the PathPro drive-test post-processing module, PathView. The integration provides the capability to transmit data from the GEN II series to the PathPro, the company said. PathPro then can use the measurements to display and analyze receive-signal strengths for multiple carriers, said MLJ.
MLJ also introduced the Pre-Auction Market Design and Analysis package, designed to provide local multipoint distribution service bidders with tools to help them make informed investments. To illustrate a realistic LMDS network and the market segments it reaches, the new planning service offers network design and predicted coverage maps, spreadsheets to forecast revenues and capital investment for radio infrastructure, and a customized report highlighting market objectives and engineering guidelines. MLJ’s proprietary radio-frequency design tools take demographics, line-of-sight obstructions, rain fading and desired reliability into consideration. (703) 741-3500.
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products Inc.
Emerson & Cuming Microwave Products Inc. introduced a new series of ultra-thin elastomeric microwave absorbers, called the Eccosorb BSR. The absorbers are designed to reduce or eliminate surface currents, reflections and cavity resonance, which diminish the performance of radio-frequency amplifiers, oscillators and other microwave devices, the company said. The Eccosorb BSR is a silicone-based material available with a peel-and-stick adhesive SS-6 tape. It is available in two types-BSR-1 for 5-10 GHz and BSR-2 for 10-25 GHz. (781) 961-9600.
Art Wroobel Co.
Art Wroobel Co. introduced its model 12740 triaxial-to-coaxial converter and coaxial-to-triaxial converter. The distribution modules feature nine converters each, 50 Ohms in and 75 Ohms out with adjustable gain and DC offset. (818) 222-2301.
L.M. Ericsson
L.M. Ericsson unveiled its the new K-series second-generation dual-band, dual-mode phones. The KH 618, KH 668 and KF 688 were designed to make roaming easier as they perform in digital Advanced Mobile Phone Services 1900 MHz, 800 MHz and analog 800 MHz systems. The K-series features a larger three-line display and side mounted volume/menu control keys with a choice of English, French, Spanish and Portuguese. The phones also provide 85 percent more talk and longer standby times in digital mode than in analog, the company said. They also have an enhanced full rate vocoder for better voice transmission, short message service for text-messaging capability, over-the-air activation, intelligent roaming, which locates the preferred system to roam on, nine speed dial locations and a variety of built-in security features. www.ericsson.com/US.phones
Superconducting Core Technologies Inc.
Superconducting Core Technologies Inc. plans to unveil ambient temperature products this week at the Cellular Telecommunications Industry Association’s Wireless ’98 show in Atlanta. The tower-top filter/amplifier devices are designed for Global System for Mobile communications cellular networks. The company expects to offer a personal communications services version soon. SCT said it also plans to introduce its SC-200 receiver front-end system at the show. (303) 384-0500.
StayTuned
StayTuned announced the availability of its Version II Web-based content delivery system as a turnkey solution for paging and personal communications services carriers and resellers. The system allows carriers to offer customized content to their customers. The software runs on two servers-one for Web and database, and the second for data feeds and message generation. The system can be implemented on common personal computer hardware or a combination of PC hardware and traditional Unix hardware. (888) STAYTUNED.
Glenayre Technologies
Glenayre Technologies Inc.’s Integrated Network Group plans to demonstrate its new prepaid products this week at Wireless ’98 in Atlanta. The Glenayre openMedia platform and applications provide an array of revenue-generating enhanced services including prepaid wireless, prepaid calling card and enhanced calling card applications, said the company. The openMedia platform provides high-volume enhanced phone services, support for operation of multiple applications simultaneously and a platform that can adapt existing applications and create new products, said Glenayre. (704) 553-0038.
Advanced Visual Data Inc.
Advanced Visual Data Inc. introduced its NetCracker Designer, a multimedia software package designed to make planning and presenting complex networks easier and more effective, said the company. NetCracker Designer uses Intelligent Animation to offer a new way to see proposed network designs in operation. Designs include voice, video and data technology. Automatic connectivity checking, “what-if” scenarios, break-and-store capability, speech synthesis, a device library, equipment reports and a drag-and-drop interface allow users of all levels to become productive with advanced design and presentation tools, said the company. (781) 736-0860.
Allgon Mobile Communications AB
Allgon Mobile Communications AB of Sweden has released a new mobile phone antenna base compatible with both 14 and 19 mm holes. Allgon said the Base 2000 XL is an improvement from the Base 2000 and allows for a greater freedom of choice when users need to upgrade their external antenna. +46-8 540 822 00
Telecommunications Power Systems
Telecommunications Power Systems introduced the NexGen Seven modular rectifier available in two models, -48V/65A and +24V/125A. The NexGen Seven represents a number of design enhancements, including increased power density, reliability and usability, said the company. The rectifiers retain all the design features of the MPS modular rectifier, including hot bus plug-in, power factor correction and amperage that is 25-percent greater than other industry standard rectifiers, according to Telecommunications Power Systems. (908) 979-0466
PiRod Inc.
PiRod Inc. introduced its portable monopole base, ideal for temporary and semipermanent installations, or permanent sites where conventional foundations are impractical. The portable monopole base is designed to maintain full safety factors and EIA code compliance. The integrated base, monopole lifting hooks and modular construction allow for easy one-day setup, making it ideal for transient coverage needs or emergency replacement for out-of-service equipment, said the company. (765) 423-5469.
Istar
Istar announced the HotSpots Winter Catalog of off-the-shelf digital map packages developed for wireless network planning. HotSpots is a resource for radio-frequency engineers and the only compilation of telecom datasets available in the marketplace, said the company. In the latest issue, operators and manufacturers will discover a comprehensive list of more than 600 worldwide cities and coverage of 5 million square kilometers available as off-the-shelf products, as well as detailed explanations about Istar’s products and technology. +33 4 93 95 72 52
In-Touch Management Systems INc.
In-Touch Management Systems Inc. introduced a new point-of-sale system for paging companies and retail businesses that allows customers to leave the store with a working pager. The POS system consists of a personal computer, cash register, modem and contract receipt printer. The PC contacts the In-Touch II system to request activation, which updates the pager status and creates the customer account and billing. The paging terminal receives the request. The system then prints the contract and sends back the verification and the new pager number to the PC. (516) 752-2701.
DEFTCOM INC
DeftCom Inc. introduced its new family of Signaling System 7 diagnostic tools, RTmon (real time monitor), designed to monitor SS7 data that is captured and transmitted over Internet Protocol I
nterfaces. DeftCom plans to exhibit the service along with its premier product, TDMS (Test Data Management System), this week at the Wireless ’98 convention in Atlanta. RTmon improves problem-resolution time by providing network diagnostics in real time using Transmission Control Protocol/IP. The simultaneous data analysis and diagnostic tool, for Windows 95 and NT environments, has remote-monitoring capabilities using a data network. The number of simultaneous real-time users is limited only by the size of the hub carrying the SS7 traffic, explained the company. RTmon is not limited to the number of post-processing clients and uses multiple levels of decoding. RTmon supports IS-41 and allows for future support of other technologies and data analysis capabilities. TDMS was developed to define tracking requirements, develop test cases and generate reports (800) 580-1174
Motorola Inc.
Motorola Inc. introduced new paging accessories for teenagers, working women and active adults. Beaded charm leather cords are available with sunflowers, sun faces, geckos, hearts, dolphins and peace signs. The Curlee Bungee, which stretches, comes in Purple Splash, Neon Splash and Totally Teal Splash. Rope cords are available either as key chains or as neck ropes in Rainbow, Caribbean and Black.
The BeepSuit line of paging accessories was designed and co-branded with Body Glove, an international manufacturer of products synonymous with the California lifestyle. The new pager cases, available in Purple, DayGlo, Teal, Blue, Fuchsia and Black, use the elastic properties of gas-charged neoprene to wrap around the pager like a diver’s wetsuit. The case allows the user to view pages without removing the pager from the case while protecting the pager from shock, scratches and the elements. Other accessories in the BeepSuit product line include a neoprene mini backpack with a special pager pouch, and a neoprene sports action pouch that is designed to carry pagers and other essentials on the arm or ankle.For working women who wear outfits that don’t have a pocket or belt loop to accommodate a traditional pager clip or holster, Motorola has introduced a leather pager purse that holds a pager, credit cards, cash, keys and has a special compartment for lipstick. The wallet-style purse has a clip-on shoulder strap and is available in Black or Wine. www.motorola.com/pagers.
Celeritek Inc.
Celeritek Inc. introduced two next-generation “true” 3.0-volt power amplifiers to support dual-band handset requirements. The CMM1530 for personal communications services and CMM0530 for cellular meet the linearity demands of Code Division Multiple Access and Time Division Multiple Access systems over the entire discharge cycle of a lithium-ion battery, allowing users to have longer talk time, said the company. The CMM0530 delivers 28.5 dBm of CDMA output power with 27 dB of gain in the 824 MHz to 928 MHz band, and the CMM1530 delivers 28.5 dBm of CDMA output power with 30 dB of gain in the 1850 MHz to 1910 MHz band. The CMM0530 is priced at $5 and the CMM1530 is priced at $5.50 in quantities of 50,000. (408) 986-5060.
CellPort Labs
CellPort Labs expanded its universal hands-free system to accommodate Motorola Inc.’s StarTac cellular telephone with today’s introduction of a new pocket adapter. The system’s modular architecture features a universal base unit that is hard-wired into the vehicle as well as adapter pockets designed for individual phone models, which secure the phone and snap onto the base unit. When the consumer buys a new phone, they only have to purchase a pocket adapter and snap it onto the base, rather than buying a complete car kit, said the Boulder, Colo.-based company. CellPort’s universal connectivity technologies are on display this week at Wireless ’98 in Atlanta. (303) 541-0722.
Harris Semiconductor
Harris Semiconductor introduced a new 800 MHz dual-mode Code Division Multiple Access/FM chipset, which performs to the Interim Standard-95A standard, said the company. Components of the chipset include a downconverter with automatic gain control, an upconverter with gain control, quadrature IF demodulator with AGC and quadrature modulator with AGC. The chipset also features high output compression points for ideal spectral mask performance and an enhanced jamming margin against IS-95A standards, said Harris. (407) 729-5973.
Samsung
Samsung Telecommunications America plans to unveil its SCH series of handsets at CTIA Wireless ’98. The SCH-2010 is a Code Division Multiple Access-based personal communications services phone, SCH-1500 is a dual-band, dual-mode handset and the SCH-210, a second-generation CDMA phone.
The SCH-2010 allows users to dial up to 20 locations on voice command and tape a personal message or record a conversation. The SCH-2010 weighs 4.9 ounces and is less than 5 inches long. It offers data capabilities and standard features, including caller ID and short message service with menus in English, Spanish and French. The unit has a five-line display, a removable flip and an optional hands-free car kit. With a standard lithium-ion battery, it provides talk time of up to 2.5 hours and standby time of up to 25 hours. An extended battery will provide up to 4 hours of talk time and 45 hours of standby time, said Samsung.
The SCH-1500 offers voice-dialing, data capabilities and choice of several languages. Standard services offered with the SCH-1500 include voice mail, caller ID, call waiting, three-way calling and call forwarding. Basic features include one-touch dialing for nine locations, two-touch dialing for 90 locations, phone book memory for 99 locations, vibrator alert and scratchpad memory. Short message service, one-touch voice-mail access and preferred roaming are optional features of the SCH-1500, said Samsung. The phone’s standard lithium-ion battery provides up to three hours digital or 2.2 hours analog talk time, and up to 50 hours digital or 16 hours analog standby time. The unit has a four-line, 10-character-per-line display, plus one line of icons.
The SCH-210 cellular handset weighs 5.6 ounces and measures just more than 5 inches. It has 99 phone-book memory locations, a five-line, three-character display, plus two lines of icons. The SCH-210’s standard lithium-ion battery allows 2.5 hours of talk time and up to 55 hours of standby time for CDMA networks. Optional accessories include a cigarette lighter charger, travel charger and a hands-free car kit. (954) 426-4100.
Mitsubishi Wireless
Mitsubishi Wireless Communications introduced an 7.7-ounce analog phone for the entry-level wireless market. The AH-270 offers three hours talk time and 28 hours standby time with a nickel metal hydride battery. The phone offers automatic personal identification number and authentication functions. Other features of the AH-270 include message-waiting indicator, caller ID and a retractable antenna. (770) 638-2100.
World Communication Group Inc.
World Communication Group Inc. released its 100 series of spread spectrum systems. The Wincom T-100 and E-100 are full-duplex, high-speed digital microwave terminals that provide a wireless link for T1 (1.544 megabits per second) and E1 (2.048 mbps) applications. Using spread-spectrum technology, the systems facilitate voice, data and video transmission to a range of 45 miles. Developed for use in the 2.4 GHz industrial, scientific and medical band, they do not require a site license. The Wincom system components include a rack-mountable modem unit containing DSX-1 interface, modulator and power supply. A radio-frequency unit is located outdoors near the antenna, housed in a weatherproof enclosure. A coaxial cable connects the two units, provides power to the RF unit and can be extended to a length of 1,000 feet. A variety of antennas are available to meet specific application requirements in the company’s new ISM/cellular antenna products line. A WCG catalog including mobile, base station, yagi, parabolic and marine antennas and accessories is expected to be available next month, said the c
ompany. (732) 888-1645.
Newmar
Newmar, a Southern California-based manufacturer, announced that its standard series DC-DC converters has been certified by an independent testing agency to comply with the electromagnetic compatibility requirements for the European CE market. The entire product line is now approved for sale in European Union-member nations. The standard series converters produce 13.6 or 24.5 VDC output for powering fixed or mobile voice and data transceivers from 24- and 36- volt battery systems. (714) 751-0488.
RF Industries
RF Industries released the RFD-1658-2, 7/16 DIN female to 7/16 DIN female right-angle adapter. The adapters are made in the United States of machined brass with Beryllium copper female contacts and teflon insulation. The RFD-1653-2, 7/16 DIN female to 7/16 DIN female barrel adapter also is available. All RFD 7/16 DIN connectors and adapters are silver plated for minimized intermodulation distortion. (800) 233-1728.
Hewlett-Packard Co.
Hewlett-Packard Co. introduced a phase-locked loop synthesizer earlier this month at the 1998 Wireless Symposium in Santa Clara, Calif. HP said this completes its four-chip integrated-circuit set that provides all of the radio-frequency functions needed for wireless applications in the 1.5 GHz to 2.5 GHz frequency range. All of the ICs operate at the 2-volt level. The HPLL-8001 is intended for use in conjunction with an external VCO and the dual modulus prescalar contained as part of the HPMX-5001 up/downconverter. Programmed via a three-wire bus, the synthesizer provides synchronous programming of the counters and large dividing ratios for small channel spacing. (800) 537-7715, ext. 9980.
GoComm Wireless Corp.
GoComm Wireless Corp. introduced its radio-frequency shielded test enclosure product call the MiniShield. Model 91 is an RF isolation test unit designed for use in repairing, aligning and recrystalling pagers, cellular phones, two-way radios and other wireless equipment. The unit, measuring 13 inches high, by 7 inches wide and 7 inches long, was developed for service shops that don’t have the space for large screen rooms. The MiniShield is priced below $1,000 and will be displayed this week at Wireless ’98 in Atlanta, said GoComm. (800) 873-0952.
Ora Electronics
Ora Electronics announced a retail version of its newly introduced Travel Talk +911 Hands-Free Speakerphone, named Rescue Mate. Rescue Mate is a plug-and-play hands-free speakerphone for portable cellular telephones that allows safer use of handsets inside vehicles, according to Ora. On the surface of the unit is a red button, labeled 911, which allows automatic 911 emergency access. By pressing the button for at least two seconds, the attached cellular phone automatically dials 911, opening a hands-free line of communication between the caller and the 911 operators. Even if the user is engaged in another call, pressing the 911 button immediately terminates that call and connects the user to the 911 operator. (818) 772-2700.
Cerulean Technology Inc.
Cerulean Technology Inc. is offering PacketTrack mapping software, a new component of its PacketCluster Patrol wireless information software suite for public-safety agencies. The PacketTrack AVL/Mapping system uses global positioning system satellite technology to transmit patrol units’ identification numbers, user names, status and latitudes and longitudes from the units and to receivers, which display the data as icons on digital maps. PacketTrack is accurate within 100 to 200 feet, said Cerulean. The PacketTrack product suite includes a real-time strategic mapping program and controller at the dispatch center, a digital map maintenance program and an in-vehicle mapping program. The software is compatible with most common mapping formats and can often use existing maps, said the company. PacketTrack can operate in many modes, enabling agencies to conserve bandwidth by transmitting only necessary data. The software can send data every time a mobile user transmits information. In certain situations, such as traffic stops or when users activate an emergency alert, the software sends location data only. The software also can broadcast location on a set timetable and can silently poll specific vehicles, for dangerous or undercover situations when it is important for dispatchers to monitor police officers, said Cerulean. (508) 460-4000.
Laminated Wood Systems
Laminated Wood Systems introduced E-LAM, a series of antenna mounting towers with a natural light brown wood-grained color and appearance that can be configured as a single monopole, decorative bell towers, or palm or pine trees. They can be used jointly with electric utilities and have a life expectancy of 100 years, said Laminated Wood Systems. Antennas can be mounted directly to the face of the laminated wood towers, or they can be mounted on very short standoffs. A variety of mounting hardware is available. (800) 949-3526.
Andrew Corp.
Andrew Corp.’s SciComm division introduced the RT-0518SV Microwave Tuner for signal collection and intercept systems that provides 0.5 to 18 GHz radio-frequency coverage. The Direct Digital Synthesis-based architecture enables phase-locked scans and 10-hertz frequency tuning resolution, as compared with the 100 kHz resolution of many tuners. Simultaneous 160 MHz and 1 GHz IF outputs provide IF bandwidths of 75 MHz and 500 MHz, respectively. Available as a stand-alone unit or as part of Andrew SciComm’s SCR-2900DF ELINT System, the RT-0518SV Microwave Tuner is typically used in ELINT/ESM systems requiring high fidelity RF performance. (972) 840-4900.
RedCell
RedCell recently unveiled a line of 172 consumer and commercial batteries and accessories. The line includes a full range of nickel-metal hydride, nickel-cadmium, lithium, lithium-ion, alkaline and high-grade silver batteries for users of wireless applications, precision industrial equipment and a variety of home and hospital medical devices, the company said. (403) 207-5612.
Call Technologies Inc.
Call Technologies Inc. introduced Call Courier Universal Messenger, enhanced services software designed to create new competitive advantages for local telephone companies and wireless service providers with new calling and voice-mail features. Call Courier Universal Messenger is a hardware-independent software application that runs on most Unix and Microsoft NT platforms. The application costs less than the Legacy voice-mail systems it emulates with dial-in features, CTI said. The Call Courier Universal messenger application is deployed on CTI’s Call Builder service creation platform, and its features include voice navigation to allow hands-free use and return call to bookmark a spot while listening to messages. (703) 648-1610.
Technocel
Technocel has introduced the second generation of Rapid Charger/Conditioners. The Quad rapid charger is equipped with two charging pods, which allows different phone models to be charged simultaneously. Each charging pod features a charging slot for the phone and a rear slot to accommodate the spare nickel cadmium, nickel metal hydride or lithium-ion battery. The unit is equipped with an A/C power supply. (800) 843-5600.
Alan Industries
Alan Industries introduced its 50V10 and 50V70 rotary step attenuators, which provide attenuation ranges of 0-10 dB and 0-70 dB on cellular and personal communications services frequencies of 800 MHz to 2 GHz. Each rugged unit is supplied with index stops, knobs and provisions to panel mount the device, said the company. The attenuators work with TNC, BNC, SMA and N connectors. (800) 423-5190.
Power & Data Technology Inc.
Power & Data Technology Inc. released its PDT-7200, an N+1 hot-swap power supply providing up to 7200 watts of multiple DC outputs in a 19-inch or 23-inch rackmount chassis, said the company. Ten front-mounted hot-swap slots are provided for easy access to a variety of patented plug-in scalable line replaceable units, providing from 200-720 watts with 1-7 outputs
each. Each LRU hosts up to three HDC power modules with an individual unit MTBF in excess of 1 million hours, said Power & Data. The PDT-7200 is targeted at mission-critical telecom, computer, industrial, medical, military and other scaled-application markets requiring maximum reliability through high-density, modular, N+1 hot-swap redundancy, said the company. (800) POWER-85.
Hirschmann Inc.
Hirschmann Inc., a manufacturer of mobile antennas for AM/FM, wireless and cellular applications, published a 16-page catalog covering the company’s line of mobile antennas and accessories. The full-color catalog includes data on Hirschmann’s new cellular/specialized mobile radio antenna, which can be hidden in a car’s non-metallic front or rear bumper. It also covers a new addition to the company’s family of glass-mount wireless phone antennas, the PCS/Cellular, which has a 3 dB gain for Advanced Mobile Phone Service and 2 dB for personal communications services phones. (800) 225-0524.
