Products

MICROWAVE RADIOS Glenayre Western Multiplex offers three additions to its LYNX.sc spread spectrum radio family. The LYNX.sc2 Fractional and LYNX.sc6 Fractional provide license-free, point-to-point, full-duplex connections of V.35 or EIA-530/RS-232 data connections from 56kb/s to 512kb/s. The LYNX.sc6 4T1 provides four independent full-duplex T1 connections. All LYNX.sc radios feature wide operational temperature, high sensitivity and front-panel far-end monitoring.

The WM-6/45 and WM-6/52 digital microwave radios from Glenayre provide DS-3 and OC-1/STS-1 wireless interconnect in the 6GHz licensed bands. A key feature is the OpenNet embedded SMP management with built-in Ethernet ports and IP routing.

For information, visit the web site at www.wirelessinterconnect.com, or call 408-542-5200.

SUBSCRIBER EQUIPMENT The CallPrint Cellular Rental System from Amik is a complete package for the rental of cellular phones. It fits on a countertop and uses the CallPrint recorder, which slides between a standard Motorola MicroTAC phone and its battery. The system features real-time call transaction retrieval and credit-card billing.

Amik's CallPrint Cellular Call Management System allows lawyers, accountants and similar entities to manage their calling activity by tracking their calls on a real-time basis. CallPrint Recorders store up to 1,000 call transactions and record the type of call, number dialed, time, date and call duration. An internal battery keeps records safe, even if the phone's battery is removed. Records are downloaded from the recorder via wireless infrared communications.

Amik also offers the Handyfax, a battery-operated and cellular phone-compatible fax machine that allows subscribers to send and receive faxes anywhere they can complete a cellular call.

For information, visit the web site at www.amik.com, or call 503-684-5799.

COAXIAL SURGE PROTECTORS Citel's most recent line of coaxial surge protectors is designed for microwaves, radios, antennas, GPS and satellite systems. The protectors provide a fast-acting protection against lightning surges and electrical transients, and they are suitable for broadband applications. The surge protectors feature low VSWR and insertion loss. Grounding can be achieved either through an external ground screw or through a bulkhead mount.

For information, visit the web site at www.citelprotection.com.

GSM SYSTEM Celcore's GSM system is specifically designed and built for emerging markets around the world. The system is built around a GlobalSwitch, which integrates the functions of the MSC, base-station controller, home location register, visitor location register and authentication center into a single hardware platform. This integration eliminates the need for separate subsystem components and allows the switching function to be deployed locally, closer to the subscriber.

Using advanced object-oriented software design and distributed processing technology, the entire GlobalSwitch fits into a single cabinet, making it easy to transport, install and maintain. The GlobalSwitch is designed to serve from a few hundred subscribers to 10,000 in its base configuration, or up to 15,000 in the expanded configuration.

For information, call 901-759-5155.

SMS PLATFORM IntelliNet Technologies introduces a new short messaging service (SMS) platform (Windows NT/Unix) for IS-41 Revision C, PCS and GSM vendors. Known as IntelliSMSC, this platform will allow wireless service providers who sell SMS-capable mobile units to send e-mail notification; voice-mail notification; real-time stock quotes; timely weather, traffic and travel information; and leisure information directly to their customers' handsets.

The company also has a suite of platform-independent SS7 application development and management tools designed to ease wireless and intelligent network application. The product, known as IntelliSS7, includes a suite of APIs and an SNMP-based SS7 node manager.

For information, visit the web site at www.intellinet-tech.com.

ANTENNA CONCEALMENTS Stealth Network Technologies' Three-Sectored Susan family of antenna concealments allows three elevations of antennas to be mounted. Each elevation has three dual-polarized antennas that have the ability to rotate, similar to a "lazy susan." The family consists of three products: a flagpole, light pole and banner pole. Antenna heights on a 100-foot flagpole are 95 feet, 85 feet and 75 feet, with 12-inch vertical separation.

Three RF transparent sleeves, one at each sector, can be raised above the overhead sector for access to the antennas. A functional 10- by 15-foot nylon flag mounts atop the flagpole, with a custom truck and ball assembly designed to allow the flag to spin in the wind. The light pole becomes a banner pole by adding horizontal supports and a banner.

For information, visit the web site at www.stealthsite.com, or call 800-755-0689.

SUPERCONDUCTING FILTER Superconducting Technologies' SuperFilter system is a filtering solution for use in AMPS cellular networks. It consists of superconducting receiver filters, an optional LNA, and a proprietary cryogenic cooler in rack- or tower-mount platform for omni and sectored cell sites. The SuperFilter system expands base-station coverage up to 60% and reduces interference.

For information, visit the web site at www.suptech.com.

ANTENNA PLATFORM Metawave's CDMA enhancement to its SpotLight Multibeam Antenna Platform is designed to provide you with a fast, easy and cost-effective way to optimize your networks for improved performance and capacity. The system's Sector Synthesis capabilities allow you to optimize your CDMA networks with greater precision and flexibility. The system benefits you at all stages of your CDMA implementation -- from spectrum clearing to network optimization to traffic management and growth.

For information, visit the web site at www.metawave.com, or call 425-702-5600.

POWER PROTECTION CABINET Northern Technologies' Power Protection Cabinet (PPC) is a total site solution for transient voltage surge suppression, utility site demarcation and site grounding. The PPC has been enhanced with a new 20-inch telco compartment for location and termination of a variety of wireless site equipment.

For information, call 509-927-0401.

TRANSMITTER TESTER Anritsu's MS8606A digital mobile radio transmitter tester is a menu-driven instrument that performs CDMA measurements in less than two seconds. Covering the 300kHz to 3GHz frequency range, the MS8606A combines a transmitter test, spectrum analyzer, power meter and software to analyze signals in CDMA systems.

The instrument's speed, accuracy and measurement capability make it suited for testing cellular phone R&D, manufacturing and service. When in any mode, the tester can take waveform quality measurements, important for CDMA device and terminal evaluation.

For information, call 972-644-5353.

ECHO-CANCELLATION PLATFORMS Coherent Communications' 8000 series uni- and bidirectional echo cancellation platforms are designed to provide substantially faster convergence and higher echo-return-loss enhancement. The 8000 series improves flexibility and performance through downloadable microcode for value-added features or custom applications.

Coherent's Management and Response (c/mor) system is used to configure, monitor and manage networks installed with Coherent echo cancelers. With c/mor, you can remotely configure and maintain as many as 200 echo-canceler racks; generate reports; and track alarms, configuration discrepancies and system events, decreasing downtime and improving network quality.

For information, visit the web site at www.coherent.com, or call 703-729-6400.

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM PairGain's HiGain xDSL communications system offers a solution for T1 connectivity from cell sites to telco central offices. The system consists of a central office terminal capable of transmitting over a distance of up to 10 miles, with the addition of doublers. The HiGain remote unit converts cellular signals into digital signals and transmits the resulting data and voice over two pairs of copper wire to the central site at T1 speeds. The HiGain system is designed with plug-and-play compatibility and requires little installation time or maintenance.

For information, visit the web site at www.pairgain.com, or call 714-832-9922.

PHONE LOCATION SYSTEM The TeleSentinel system from KSI locates standard, unmodified wireless phones using angle of arrival and related technologies for applications in E-911 as well as in personal security and other value-added services. In the environments and areas tested, Tele-Sentinel normally met or exceeded the location-accuracy requirements in the FCC's E-911 Docket. The system can statically locate phones with control channel transmissions and can monitor the moving positions of phones continuously using voice channels.

For information, visit the web site at www.monumental.com/ksix, or call 703-941-5749.

SMART-ANTENNA SYSTEM AutoClear is a smart-antenna interference-reduction system from ARGOSystems. It incorporates an advanced digital technology design and requires no new antennas. AutoClear is compatible with Ericsson and Lucent equipment.

For information, visit the web site at www.argosystems.com, or call 408-737-2000.

NETWORK-DIMENSIONING TOOL Telemate's network-dimensioning tool (NDT) provides radio network dimensioning, transmission and switching network architecture, mobile network master plan and network cost analysis. The NDT is dedicated to traffic area definition, market segments, traffic analysis and population counting.

For information, call +33 (0) 1 41 74 33 00.

VOICE QUALITY SOLUTION QntX-2000 from ClearLine Communications is a wireless network solution designed to provide unsurpassed voice quality. Incorporating the patented Quintronix processing technique, the rack-mountable QntX-2000 maintains optimal volume levels, suppresses background noise, provides acoustic echo protection, expands the effective range in analog systems, and enhances overall network performance in all digital and analog standards.

For information, visit the web site at www.clearline.com, or call 770-413-8300.

RF PRODUCTS Zetron's line of RF products cuts operational costs and decreases churn by automating the monitoring and control of RF communications sites. All of the products are compact, factory-calibrated and easy to install. The Model 5150 Multichannel Power Monitor economically provides in-line measurements of RF power levels and antenna VSWR for individual channels in SMR, cellular and narrowband PCS communications systems.

For information, visit the web site at www.zetron.com, or call 425-820-6363.

CATALOG CommScope's Cell Reach catalog features the 3/8-inch and 1 5/8-inch cables. It also contains associated hardware needed to erect a site from the ground up.

For information, visit the web site at www.commscope.com,or call 704-324-2200.

STUDY The Future of Wireless Infrastructure and Terminals, 1998-2007: The Evolution to Third Generation from Herschel Shosteck Associates is a comprehensive study that analyzes the evolution from hierarchical hardware-based infrastructure to software-based distributed networks. It describes and evaluates how this transition changes the business proposition for wireless carriers and examines the profit opportunities and risks it poses for infrastructure vendors, semiconductor and component manufacturers, third-party suppliers of network subsystems, third-party software suppliers, and terminal manufacturers. This study also analyzes why third generation (3G) may be a catastrophic commercial failure for infrastructure vendors and how Japan and European regulatory bodies are acting as political drivers of 3G RF technologies.

For information, visit the web site at www.shosteck.com, or call 301-589-2259.

CELLULAR Conductus' line of ClearSite front-end receiver subsystems includes tower-mount and equipment room products for cellular carriers. The ClearSite line is designed to reduce adjacent carrier or out-of-band interference while increasing coverage. Configured for both omni and sectorized cell sites, ClearSite receivers allow the operations center to remotely monitor performance through the proprietary NOC-compatible alarm and bypass system.

For information, visit the web site at www.conductus.com, or call 408-523-9950.

CELLULAR & PCS SeeGull fast-scanning receivers from Dynamic Telecommunications detect and collect propagation measurement data. SeeGull supports several protocols, including AMPS, N-AMPS, E-TACS, TACS, IDEN, GSM, CDMA, TDMA and PCS 1900.

For information, visit the web site at www.dynatele.com, or call 301-515-0036.

ENGINEERING EDX Engineering's SignalMX is a multimedia wireless-system-planning tool. It provides system designers with real-time audio and video wireless system channel simulation. You can click the mouse anywhere in your coverage area and hear call quality as your customers would.

For information, visit the web site at www.edx.com, or call 541-345-0019.

MAPPING GeoComm is offering the CTIA Wireless SourceDisks 3.0. The customized mapping software offers a comprehensive suite of analysis tools and data bundled into one complete, easy-to-use product. New features include cellular antenna sites, with cellular geographic service areas included for each provider in every cellular market for the United States and U.S. territories; FCC-regulated tower-site locations for the United States and U.S. territories; market ownership data for cellular and PCS markets; an updated and expanded industry contact database of 5,600 records; and enhanced information on technologies of choice, including GSM, TDMA and CDMA, for carriers by market.

For information, visit the web site at www.geocomm.com, or call 850-897-6778.

CUSTOMER ACQUISITION InfoCell ConVerge from InfoCellular is a fully integrated client-server product for customer acquisition and robust management for provisioning multiple telecommunications services. It quickly can acquire a customer and manage the inventory of wireless phones, pagers, SIM cards and accessories.

InfoCell OnBoard is a complete laptop-based package for your direct sales force to acquire and retain customers for wireless service. It provides the salesperson with a step-by-step guide for customers to choose the wireless services that best fits their needs.

InfoCell Abalon is a suite of applications that automates marketing, sales and customer care by combining a powerful relational database with flexible and graphical procedure guides.

For information, visit the web site at www.infocell.com.

AIR CONDITIONER & DIGITAL CONTROLLER The Bard Telcom Com-Tec cabinet air conditioner from Bard Manufacturing is designed for smaller cabinet, microcell and enclosure applications. The self-contained unit is built to withstand operation from -20 degreesF to 125 degreesF, and it produces 25,000 BTU/h of cooling. Features include a built-in, 2-speed condenser fan motor; circuit breaker; high/low pressure switches; low ambient control; and compressor anti-cycle relay.

Bard Manufacturing's ClimateWatch TCS20 is a building monitoring and direct digital control system designed to control two Bard WallMount air conditioners for a redundant system. The TCS20 system includes the ClimateWatch system software, which monitors shelter and air conditioner conditions through a laptop or PC. Other features include built-in indoor/outdoor temperature sensors, an outdoor humidity sensor, adjustable 24- to 168-hour changeover timer, and a dial-in and dial-out capability with modem. The system operates on a 200V to 240V, 50Hz to 60Hz power supply.

For information, visit the web site at www.bardhvac.com.

COMPACT CONDITIONER The Marvair MiniPac air conditioner from Crispaire is designed for electronic or equipment cabinets. Measuring 331/2"x17"x10", the compact unit packs 6,000 BTU/h of cooling and operates in outdoor ambients of 0 degrees F to 125 degrees F.

For information, call 770-734-9696.

AIR CONDITIONER McLean Midwest's ProAir CR23, CR29 and CR43 air conditioners have been rated UL50 for use with NEMA-type 12 or 4/4X enclosures. Designed to withstand harsh, industrial environments and corrosive, outdoor or washdown situations, the ProAir line is stocked in both sheet metal or stainless steel housings to afford varying degrees of protection. The internal and external air circulation systems operate independently, thereby maintaining the integrity of the enclosure by keeping out ambient contaminants. The three models' capacities range from 1,600BTU/h to 8,500BTU/h. They operate up to temperatures of 131 degrees F and are available in either 115V or 230V at 50Hz to 60Hz.

For information, visit the web site at www.zerocorp.com, or call 612-323-8200.

HEAT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Dantherm's Clima-Flow Heat Management system is available with UR/CUR recognition and can provide maximum cooling capacity effectively to 131 degrees F. The unit requires limited cabinet space and mounts conveniently on the side of the most densely packed radio stations. Clima-Flow has been tested to meet Bellcore Zone 4 Earthquake and Outdoor Salt Fog requirements. It has been proven reliable in systems with 100pa of pressure drop.

For information, call 864-595-9800.

HIGH-GAIN Celeritek's family of Trinity DX pin-compatible, SO-8 packaged power amplifiers are high-gain RFICs for handset and base-station applications in the United States, including multimode and dual-band AMPS, GSM and PCS markets. Power and efficiency meet the requirements of TDMA, CDMA, AMPS and 1.6GHz satellite bands from supply voltages as low as 2V.

For information, call 408-986-5060.

TOWER-MOUNTED ADC Solitra's tower-mounted ampilfier (TMA) is designed for the 800MHz GSM mobile networks. SMARTop 800 DD is a band dual duplex TMA with field-adjustable gain level.

For information, visit the web site at www.adcsolitra.com.

MULTICARRIER Powerwave Technologies' 50W multicarrier power amplifier for cellular base stations employs AMPS, D-AMPS and CDMA. The company also offers a 40W multicarrier power amplifier for GSM base stations in the 925MHz to 960MHz band. Both solutions can be expanded up to 175W respectively using intelligent rack combiners.

For information, visit the web site at www.powerwave.com, or call 714-757-0530.

OMNIDIRECTIONAL Maxrad's MFB series of omnidirectional base-station antennas are designed for microcell and fill-in cell applications. The antennas feature a pultruded fiberglass radome offering UV light protection. They are available in 800MHz to 900MHz; 1.8GHz to 1.9GHz; and 2.4GHz for spread-spectrum applications.

For information, visit the web site at www.maxrad.com.

PCS & MICROCELL The RA 2022 PCS highway-coverage antenna from Racal Antennas has a high 20dBi gain, 37-degree horizontal beamwidth and 7.2-degree vertical beamwidth. It is contained within a low-profile 52"x12"x21/2" package.

Racal Antennas' RA 1724 microcell canyon antenna is designed for in-fill applications as well as concrete and natural canyon coverage. It has 7.5dBi of gain, 180-degree horizontal beamwidth and 40-degree vertical beamwidth. It can be disguised or hidden easily with its small size of 111/2"x61/4"x3".

For information, visit the web site at www.racal.com, or call 940-325-2344.

LOW-PROFILE Gabriel Electronics' line of Low Profile High Performance antennas is designed for the 18GHz, 23GHz, 24GHz and 38GHz frequency bands. They are ideal for use in visually sensitive areas and can be painted to blend even further into the surroundings.

For information, e-mail the company at info@gabrielnet.com, or call 207-883-5161.

PCS Cushcraft's DirectLink series of medium-gain antennas can be used in receive or transmitapplications and is available in the following frequency ranges: 1,710MHz to 1,880MHz; 1,850MHz to 1,990MHz; 2,300MHz to 2,500MHz; 5,150MHz to 5,350MHz; and 5,725MHz to 5,825MHz.

The antennas are linearly polarized and are cost-effective due to the use of an injection molded housing. The antennas are housed in a rugged, UV stable molded plastic enclosure that is weatherized for both indoor and outdoor applications.

A key feature of the DirectLink series is an air dielectric design called MicroAir, which eliminates the losses associated with etched circuit boards and provides higher performance.

For information, visit the web site at www.cushcraft.com, or call 603-627-7877.