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SAN DIEGO, Z-Communications, Inc. announces a new RoHS compliant VCO (Voltage-Controlled Oscillator) model SMV4051A-LF in C-band. The SMV4051A-LF operates from 4030-4070 MHz with a tuning voltage range of 0-5 Vdc. This VCO features a typical phase noise of -83 dBc/Hz @ 10 KHz offset and a typical tuning sensitivity of 55 MHz/V.
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KNG P400 Company's First-Ever P25 Digital Product in UHF Band
WEST MELBOURNE, Fla., RELM Wireless Corporation today announced its entry into the market for P25 digital UHF (380-470MHz band) radios with the introduction of the KNG P400. Like its sister VHF product, the KNG P150 introduced earlier this year, the KNG P400 is designed with the demanding needs of professional applications in mind, providing customers with compact, lightweight radios that are feature-rich and offer class-A performance specifications.
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'9555' Features Enhanced Usability Provides a Reliable, Critical, Global Lifeline
BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Iridium Satellite LLC today unveiled its smallest, most powerful satellite phone - the Iridium "9555" - at its annual Partner Conference in Miami, Fla. The innovative, all-new design of the 9555 offers a significantly reduced size, a more hand-friendly form factor, an intuitive user interface, and new features such as an internally stowed antenna. It is compact, light and easy to use, featuring a brighter screen, a speaker phone, improved Short Messaging Service (SMS) and email capabilities, and an upgraded mini-USB data port. The new phone is engineered to withstand and perform well in the world's most rugged, remote and industrial environments, including being water- and shock-resistant. Combined with the only communications network providing truly global coverage, the 9555 delivers the reliable, secure, real-time, mission-critical communications service that Iridium users have come to expect.
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Breakthrough In Internal Antenna Technology Dramatically Reduced Handset Size
Iridium Satellite LLC and Sarantel (AIM: SLG) announce that the Sarantel PowerHelix antenna technology was selected for, and is being built into, the just-released Iridium 9555 handset. Sarantel develops and manufactures advanced miniature filtering antennas for mobile, wireless and handheld devices. Iridium is a pioneer in the satellite communications industry and is the only mobile satellite services (MSS) company offering truly global, pole-to-pole coverage.
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The Gadgeteer have published a review of the Thrane BGAN Explorer 500 Satellite Terminal which features simultaneous voice and data communication, high speed data transfer of up to 464 kbps and support for streaming video or audio at up to 128 kbps. 'The Explorer 500 is a small, lightweight device that includes all the necessary hardware built right in. The antenna, modem, battery, and electronics are all integrated into a small package. How small, you ask? 8.6 x 8.5 x 2.1 inches, with a weight of around 3 lbs. A little bigger then a hardback book, this unit is designed for people on the go, that need a high speed (Broadband) connection to the internet. That might include field reporters, IT techs, military personal, and emergency rescue/relief teams, to name a few.'
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Globalstar has introduced the GSP-1700 Satellite Handset which is touted as being the "World's smallest, lightest handset for use on a global satellite network". 'Weighing approximately 7.1 ounces (203 grams), the newly designed GSP-1700 telephone is nearly half the weight of the company's current satellite handset and close to 45 percent smaller (by volume). The new lithium-ion battery is designed to provide users with four hours of talk time and 36 hours of standby time. The GSP-1700's lightweight ergonomic design embodies the ruggedness of the current Globalstar phone while integrating convenience-oriented features such as a new five-mode color display and portable headset capability. The phone supports six operating languages and is available in three vibrant faceplate colors, using durable high-luster or metallic finishes. For additional product details and images please visit the new product web site at http://www.globalstar.com/en/gsp1700.'
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