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THE WIRELESS JOURNAL
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VOLUME
VOLUME 10
7 // NO.
NO.43
TESSCO News and Product Review for Wireless Communications Professionals
Refurbished and
Used Test Equipment:
Breakthroughs and Benefits
By Tung Duong, test equipment category manager, TESSCO Technologies
hat was
once
uncommon and is now
routine for many
test-equipment
customers? The
purchase of preowned test equipment, often referred to as refurbished or
used equipment.
The old test and measurement industry has changed dramatically in the past
few years. Equipment manufacturers are
challenged to find more effective and
efficient ways to reach and serve their
customers. Users and buyers of the equipment are finding new ways to source and
purchase test equipment they need.
Distributors, resellers, brokers and other
interested parties are reassessing the value
they bring to the table and the cost associated with doing business in this arena.
In this state of flux, with new equipment sales still plummeting, new markets
such as pre-owned equipment are changing how test equipment is acquired.
Customers, often driven to minimize
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their assets and
respond nimbly to
the constant
changes to their
market, scrutinize
every purchase
decision. The days
of buying new test
equipment for
every new project are long gone.
The pre-owned test equipment market
has yet to develop fully; it counts for less
than 10 percent of the overall test and measurement market, compared to nearly double
that for most other capital equipment marketplaces. As more customers become comfortable, the demands for this market will
increase, with huge potential for all interested parties. However, this demand will be
problematic if the quality of the pre-owned
test equipment and the ability of the suppliers to deliver the value-added service do not
live up to customers’ expectations.
Pre-owned test equipment has been
widely defined, ranging from demonstration
units, and customers’ returns and loaners
to discontinued models. Regardless of the
history of the equipment, the common
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DC UPS vs. AC UPS Considerations
By Jeff Patrick, telecom applications engineer, NEWMAR
o provide the extremely reliable
service that today’s wireless and
telecom applications demand,
good systems are designed with a high
degree of fault tolerance, especially in the
critical area of power. This is typically
achieved via redundancy in the form of
backup power, involving a battery tied to
what is generally known as an UPS (uninterruptible power system).
Some market sectors, particularly the
computer industry, have focused on the AC
UPS as the “holy grail” of backup power.
Perhaps this is because the computer typi-
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cally is configured to operate on AC, so
sophisticated UPS systems have been engineered to generate the AC when utility
power fails. However, many applications
are unnecessarily complicated by the AC
UPS when simpler, smaller, less-costly and
more reliable solutions can be engineered.
Consider the typical
AC UPS architecture:
1) Utility power is converted by a power
supply from AC to DC in order to
charge a backup battery.
2) The battery power is then reconverted
into AC using an inverter, which then
That Powers
For Charging
Protected
UPS Internal AC to DC UPS Battery to DC to AC
Equipment’s AC to DC
Power Supply
Supply Inverter
Internal Power
Converts...
which
Supply which
Converts..
Converts...
Conversion Count
1
To Operate
Internal DC
Circuitry
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At a Glance
Building
Secure
Wireless
Local
Area
Networks
Market Focus
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Colubris is committed to
providing the best security
for Wi-Fi networks. Find
out about more about this
new technology.
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By Pierre Trudeau, president, Colubris Networks Inc.
biquitous network access without wires. This is
the powerful drawing card for the deployment of
wireless networking technology. But, for many,
this powerful advantage is seen as double edged, providing increased flexibility and ease of use on one hand,
tempered by heightened security risks on the other.
The inability to physically secure a wireless network
is considered to be its Achilles heel. But this conclusion
is flawed because it places the burden for security at the
physical layer instead of at the network layer where it
makes much more sense. To dispel the wireless security
myth, this article explains how to protect your data
with a secure wireless implementation.
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Finding a Solution
The fact is that today most local area networks function without data security at the physical or logical link
layers, as do the majority of dial-up and broadband
Internet connections. They are generally protected
from intruders only through some form of user authentication or Internet firewall. When data security is
required, it is usually implemented at layer 3 or above.
For example, transactions on the Web are secured with
HTTPS (SSL). Remote access to corporate networks is
secured with virtual private networking (VPN).
One of the main reasons for this is that implementing
security at the physical layer is not always practical because a
logical connection between two devices may be carried
across more than one physical link. Providing end-to-end
security between the two endpoints of a connection is more
desirable because it functions independently of the underlying data transport. This type of security is best implemented
at layer 3, the IP layer, since an IP datagram is the smallest
addressable unit of data that is carried on an IP network.
If we view wireless technology in this context, the
approach shifts from encrypting the radio transmissions
(as is done by most wireless access points using WEP, TLS,
TTLS, LEAP, PEAP or WPA) to creating secure end-to-end
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Understanding Wireless
Security Challenges
In addition to the great benefits wireless networks
provide, enterprises that deploy this technology must
understand and deal with the security issues related to
radio transmission. Radio waves cannot be controlled;
they travel freely through most physical barriers, easily
spreading confidential data beyond the walls of an
office or home. With the transmission power of today’s
devices, ranges of 300 feet or more are common. If
not handled properly, this potentially creates a major
security hole in a network.
However, this lack of security is not just limited to
wireless technologies. Data transmission technologies
that rely on cables are not any more secure. They only
happen to be easier to protect with physical barriers.
Should the physical barriers be broken, then the actual
security of the network can easily be compromised. For
example, Ethernet LANs or dial-up Internet connections are both vulnerable to simple cable tapping.
Since wireless technology has no inherent physical
protection, we’re forced to take a more critical look at
current network security practices and acknowledge
their weaknesses. Once this is done, we can create
solutions using existing proven technology.
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DC UPS vs. AC UPS Considerations
supplies the AC-powered equipment.
Should utility power fail, the battery
continues to supply the inverter so that
the AC-reliant equipment continues
with uninterrupted operation. This is
well-enough in theory, but what often
goes unseen is that
3) the powered equipment’s internal
power supply again converts the
AC back to DC (which was already
produced in step 1).
Consequently, when using an AC UPS,
there are actually three power conversions taking place. This results in many
more components than may be necessary,
and has several drawbacks:
1) higher equipment costs,
2) more site space required to house the
equipment,
3) decreased efficiency (higher battery
cost) due to multiple power conversions, and
4) decreased reliability, as the chance of
failure increases exponentially with
the number of separate components.
Consider now the typical DC UPS
architecture where only one power
conversion occurs:
DC UPS
AC to DC
Power Supply
Converts…
Conversion Count
2
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The superiority of this design is striking in its simplicity and inherent reliability. The rectifier converts AC to DC and
supplies the load as it simultaneously
charges the backup battery. One voltage
conversion takes place. Should utility
power fail, the load continues to run uninterrupted on the backup battery. But also,
as a bonus, it runs many times longer than
an AC UPS with an equivalent battery
string because no battery energy is wasted
in the terribly inefficient DC-AC-DC conversions. While wireless communication
equipment is typically DC powered (obviously supporting the DC UPS approach),
computer and telecom equipment are
often now designed to be powered either
by AC power or directly by DC input from
an external rectifier or battery system. So
again, in these cases, the DC UPS is clearly
the better approach.
DC backup systems used to be typified
by large battery banks at phone company
central offices. Now, however, these
systems have been scaled down, due to
the lower power requirements of the
typical wireless network. Integrated
power systems consisting of rectifiers and
built-in backup batteries can be installed
in as little as 2 RU (3-1/2 inches) of rack
space. This results in a system which is
highly cost effective, while maintaining
the highest reliability. For more information on versatile power systems, see the
NEWMAR advertisement on page 6.
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Building Secure Wireless Local
connections between stations. Currently,
an access point that integrates virtual private networking is the most flexible
method for creating secure connections.
The VPN solution
VPN technology securely transmits
data between two network devices over
an unsecured data transport medium. It
is commonly used to link remote computers or networks to a
corporate
server via the
Internet.
VPN technology can be used to
create a secure tunnel over
However, it is
an unsecure protocol like IP.
also the ideal
solution for protecting data on a wireless
network.
VPN works by creating a tunnel on top
of a protocol such as IP. Traffic inside the
tunnel is encrypted and totally isolated.
VPN technology provides three levels
of security: user authentication, encryption, and data authentication.
• Authentication ensures that only
authorized users (over a specific
device) are able to connect, send and
receive data over the wireless network.
• Encryption offers additional protection as it ensures that, even if transmissions are intercepted, they cannot
be decoded without significant time
and effort.
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• Data authentication ensures the
integrity of data on the wireless network, guaranteeing that all traffic is
from authenticated devices only.
By implementing VPN technology,
wireless networks become more secure
than their unprotected wired counterparts
and can be used to solve even the most
mission-critical networking challenges
without security concerns.
Implementing VPN Security
Applying VPN technology to secure a
wireless network requires a different
approach than when it is used on wired
networks. This is due to two factors:
• The inherent repeater function of
wireless access points automatically
forwards traffic between wireless
LAN stations that communicate
together and that appear on the same
wireless network.
• The range of wireless network will
likely extend beyond the physical
boundaries of an office or home,
giving outsiders the
means to
compromise
the network.
Wireless access point
with integrated VPN server
The ease
with which
wireless net-
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Market Focus
®
Hints for Making Better Spectrum Analyzer Measurements
he spectrum analyzer, like the
oscilloscope, is a basic tool used for
observing signals. Where the oscilloscope provides a window into the time
domain, the spectrum analyzer provides a
window into the frequency domain, as
depicted in Figure 1.
The simplified block diagram of a heterodyne (swept-tuned) spectrum analyzer is
shown in Figure 2. The input signal first
travels through the attenuator and the lowpass input filter. The attenuator limits the
amplitude of the signal, while the filter
eliminates undesirable frequencies. This
input signal is then mixed with a signal
from the local oscillator, in this case generated by a voltage-controlled oscillator
(VCO). A repeating ramp generator, whose
voltage also drives the horizontal axis of the
display, controls the frequency of the VCO.
As the frequency of the VCO changes, the
mixed input signal sweeps through the resolution bandwidth filter (IF filter), which is
fixed in frequency. An envelope detector
then measures the power level of the signal
passing through the IF filter, producing a
DC voltage that drives the vertical portion
of the display. As the VCO sweeps through
Contributed by Eric Schwartz, channel partner manager, Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Finally, video averaging of video filtering can further improve the stability of
the displayed trace (Figure 5).
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Identifying Internal
Distortion Products
Figure 1
Figure 2
its frequency range, a trace is drawn across
the display. Most current spectrum analyzer
designs now incorporate analog-to-digital
(A/Ds) and processors to drive digital displays. As with any measuring device, proper
technique can make the spectrum analyzer
more effective.
reduces the level of the signal at the input
of the mixer. An amplifier at the mixer’s
output then re-amplifies the attenuated
signal to keep the signal peak at the same
point on the analyzer’s display. The noise
present will also be amplified, raising the
displayed noise level of the analyzer.
The resolution bandwidth filter (RBW)
affects how closely a small signal can be
seen in the presence of a large signal. By
reducing the width of this filter, less noise
energy is allowed to hit the envelope
detector of the analyzer. This has reduced
the displayed noise level of the analyzer.
For maximum sensitivity, both the input
attenuator and the RBW filter should be
minimized. (Figure 4 shows the same signal after both RBW and attenuator have
been minimized.)
Measuring Low-Level Signals
The usefulness of a spectrum analyzer
may be limited if the signal of interest is
obscured by noise generated within the
analyzer. The spectrum analyzer input
attenuator and resolution bandwidth
settings are key factors that determine
how small a signal can be and still be
measured. Figure 3, for example, depicts
a 50 MHz signal that appears to be
shrouded by the analyzer’s noise floor.
The input attenuator, when activated,
High-level input signals may cause
internal spectrum analyzer distortion products that could mask the real distortion
measured on the input signal. Using dual
traces and the analyzer’s RF attenuator, you
can determine which signals, if any, are
internally generated distortion products.
To identify these products, tune to the
second harmonic of the input signal and
set the input attenuator to 0 dBm. Next,
save the screen data in Trace B; select Trace
A as the active trace and activate Marker ∆.
The spectrum analyzer now shows the
stored data in Trace B and the measured
data in Trace A, while marker ∆ shows the
amplitude and frequency difference
between the two traces. Finally, increase
the RF attenuation by 10 dB and compare
the response in Trace A to Trace B.
If the responses in the two traces differ
as in Figure 6, then the mixer is generating
internal distortion products due to the
high level of the input signal. In this case,
Figure 3
Figure 4
Area Networks
working solutions can be deployed and
their scalability make them ideal solutions
for many different environments. As a
result, implementation of VPN security
will vary based on the needs of each type
of environment.
Enterprise
In business environments, total security
of the wireless network is crucial. This can
be impossible to achieve with wireless
solutions that rely exclusively on an external server for all VPN functionality. A security hole is created because access must be
granted to the wireless network to enable
computer users to reach the VPN server
and login. Traffic flow on the wireless network cannot be completely secured.
Figure 5
HIPAA environments view all networks
as insecure and require the transmission
of HIPAA data to be authenticated and
encrypted via VPN tunnels across the
wired and wireless networks. A VPNcapable access point can provide VPN
tunnels to
each wireless device
as well
as build a
secure tunnel back to
Wireless access point
the secure
with an external VPN server
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Note: This method does not address
security concerns regarding data
exchanged between client devices
attached to the same wireless LAN.
HIPAA application servers. Access
points that can filter for VPN traffic
can use existing VPN infrastructure
to provide secure HIPAA access with
no additional cost for a new WLAN
security infrastructure.
To make effective use of VPN technology, the access point must have
its own VPN server, or at the very
least, be VPN aware. A VPN-aware
access point accepts and forwards
only VPN traffic to an external VPN
server, discarding all other traffic. Both
implementations provide complete security
for the network, as the access point will not
allow wireless traffic outside of a VPN unless
that traffic is to establish a VPN.
Public Access
HIPAA Environments
Figure 6
In public access applications (airports,
hotels, convention centers), the wireless
service does not need to provide more security than that which is offered by traditional
dial-up services. This means that secure
authentication for accounting purposes
(usually via a centralized RADIUS server)
achieved over an upstream VPN connection
needs to be complemented by a wireless
service that provides the ability to transparently support user-provided security on
demand (typically a VPN connection to the
corporate VPN server). To protect individual
stations from one another requires that the
repeater function must be disabled.
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Enhancing
Wireless Security
Multiple access points covering a large public area
Access point with VPN pass-through
Home/SOHO/
Remote Office
Home/SOHO users may only need moderate protection for local traffic on the wireless network. This can usually be satisfied by
implementing WEP encryption. However,
for communication with a remote corporate
network, it is important that the access
point supports VPN security in passthrough mode or by embedding a VPN
client that can be shared between some of
the devices connected to the wireless LAN.
In a remote office, a VPN-capable
access point can provide an individual
tunnel between each wireless user as well
as build its own secure tunnel across the
Internet back to the corporate infrastructure. This reduces the number of tunnels
that the publicly facing VPN server has to
support and also provides different levels
of security for wireless users and the traffic
passing over the Internet.
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The benefits of VPN technology can
be further enhanced by combining it with
other security features. For example:
• Token-based authentication: Once a
network is secured with VPN, user
authentication can be strengthened.
Additional verification of user identity can be implemented through
hardware-based password generation
(Entrust, RSA/SecurID, VASCO, etc.).
• VPN profiles: RADIUS or LDAP services can be used to manage individual
user profiles. White/black lists can be
created to control access to specific
network resources or subnets.
Conclusion
The issue is not whether wireless networks are less secure but rather what
methods are best to secure a wireless
network. The adoption of virtual private
networking leads to the application of
a sound strategy based on strong user
authentication and encryption, achieved
at the network (IP) layer without limiting
the benefits of wireless LANs. For more
on VPN solutions, see the Colubris Networks
ad on page 7.
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Signamax Puts It All Together
pecifying a network that
S needs
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optic-connected workstations
and twisted-pair copper cable
connected workstations is
always a challenge. Signamax
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the structured cabling products
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A sample solution is shown
in the diagram. Here, a server
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using twisted-pair and other
workstations requiring a fiber
optic connection connect to a
distribution system of switches
with a Gigabit Ethernet fiber
optic backbone. Signamax
switches (475494-item 1 and
425467- item 6 in the diagram)
are used at both the server room
and the local distribution point
to access the network’s fiber
backbone. They connect to the
fiber optic cable using a
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Signamax fiber optic enclosure
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(487425-item 3), which receives
the fiber optic signals from workstation B’s Signamax 100BaseFX
network interface card [NIC]
(464440-item 8) and converts
them into twisted pair signals
that the switch can handle.
Workstation A’s Signamax
10/100BaseT/TX NIC (496485item 7) connects to the switch
using twisted pair copper cable.
The Signamax patch panel
(415311-item 4) located with the
switch and the media converter
makes reconfiguration easy.
Signamax modular outlet systems (416458-item 5) allow a
common look and feel to the
outlets while enabling them to
be flexibly configured to the
workstation’s needs. For the
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rc Wireless Solutions,
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Coral™ Cable, a Better-Performing,
Cost-Effective Alternative to Braided Cable
oral cable, new from
C Andrew
Corporation, is a
Twist-n-Crimp N/Female for BR-400
List: $18.50
T1: 14.25
T2:
13.23
T3: 12.21
TM
rugged, multi-purpose corrugated
cable that consistently outperforms braided cable to provide
high-quality signal transmission
and faster, easier, more dependable
wireless site buildouts. This new
alternative to braided cable, offers
faster installation, better shortand long-term performance, and
sells at comparable prices.
Ideal for voice/data communications and 802.11 and E-911
applications, Coral cable can be
used for indoor or outdoor applications. The cable’s patented
manufacturing process ensures
cable flexibility, excellent electrical performance, and consistent
performance even after repeat
bends! Bent, braided cables (with
their thin aluminum foil conductor and multiple braided
wires) often develop additional
intermodulation distortion and
radio frequency leakage problems. Bending makes braided
cable more susceptible to corrosion because of water ingress,
which can cause long-term signal degradation. Coral cable has
a continuous solid outer conductor for 100-percent shielding protection against electromagnetic
and radio frequency interference.
The new Coral connectors have
captivated pins and offer simple
twist and crimp installation.
Together, Coral cable’s solid
outer conductor and easy-to-fit
twist and crimp connectors give
complete waterproofing, ensuring complete system reliability
and consistent performance.
Order Coral cable now in the
popular .400-inch size. Type
N/male, N/female and TNC/male
connectors are available now.
Twist-n-Crimp TNC/Male for BR-400
List: $10.40
T1: 8.01
T2:
7.44
T3: 6.87
CoralTM Cable
Other cable and connector sizes
and types will be available by
end of Summer 2003. Visit
TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373
for more information.
Twist-n-Crimp N/Male for BR-400
List: $10.40
T1: 8.01
T2:
7.44
T3: 6.87
Coral is a trademark of Andrew Corporation.
Specify 21st Century Performance,
Specify Coral™ Cable
Better than Braid – unwavering electrical
performance even after repeat bends.
Ideal for voice /data communications,
802.11 and E-911.
Easy installation –
the world’s easiest
to fit connector, just
twist and crimp!
Contact Tessco at 800-472-7373
Connecting the Wireless World
Product information and performance claims are provided by manufacturers. Pricing for reference only. See TESSCO.com for latest pricing.
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®
Affordable Broadband Solution
for Last-Mile Applications
substantial cost savings over traditional fiber trenching.
erabeam introduces the
T first
FCC-approved carriergrade 60 GHz millimeter wave
connectivity solution at GigE
(1.25 Gbps) speeds. Gigalink
6451’s point-to-point wireless
connectivity solution is licensefree (U.S.), virtually free from
interference and offers:
• High availability
• Operation at near-zero
latency
• Carrier-grade reliability
Safe and Secure
Very low-power and high-frequency operation make Gigalink
6451 safe for indoor and outdoor
installations. The product’s narrow beam design, and the
unique oxygen absorption properties of the 60 GHz spectrum,
provide outstanding data security and virtually interferencefree operation.
Exceptional Performance
and Availability
With its third-generation product design and field-proven technology, Gigalink 6451 offers
carrier-grade performance and
high availability in any climate.
*Gigabit Ethernet H-Band Terminal
List: $21,000.00
keeps
ticking with
new products
IMES
*Gigabit Ethernet L-Band Terminal
List: $21,000.00
*1 H-Band, 1 L-Band Terminal
required for each link.
For additional pricing, please
call your TESSCO account manager
at 800-472-7373.
Economical, Fast Deployment
Achieve immediate, high-bandwidth connectivity without
expensive spectrum licensing or
interference planning — all
within a matter of days and at
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reserved. Terabeam, the Terabeam logo
and Gigalink are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Terabeam Corporation.
Around the clock
Times Microwave Systems is
developing innovative, cost-effective, coaxial cable solutions that meet
your needs. Recently added to our industry-leading LMR Cable product
line are:
®
FlexRAD-600-PVC
•
FlexRAD — flexible radiating cable that solves difficult RF coverage
problems in buildings and tunnels — uses standard “EZ” connectors
and has electrical performance comparable to other 1/2” radiating
cables at a fraction of the cost.
•
EZ-600-NMC-2 — Two-piece, no-solder connectors for LMR-600
eliminates the need for a crimp tool and offers the quickest and most
economical field connector installation of any 1/2” coaxial cable.
•
White Jacketed LMR Cables — blend with office decors or light colored
building exteriors — perfect for antenna feeders for customer premise
equipment — UL Riser rated and UV protected for indoor or outdoor
installation.
CONTACT
Want to reach
100,000 wireless
professionals
with your
product and
brand message?
Suzanne Borneman, Ad Sales
borneman@ tessco.com
410-229-1165
Nancy Hummel, Publisher
hummel @ tessco.com
410-229-1346 or
Jean Derby, Editor
derby @ tessco.com
410-229-1348
“EZ” Two-piece connector
TIMES
MICROWAVE SYSTEMS
A Smiths Group plc company
White jacketed LMR cables
®
Snap-on Instead of Screw-in N Connector
ast year, HUBER+SUHNER
L presented
its new QMA
THE WORLD’S FIRST FCC-APPROVED,
GigE MILLIMETER WAVE SYSTEM
Gigalink ™ 6451 from Terabeam
Experience the power of fiber-like performance with
the flexibility of wireless technology at Gigabit
Ethernet (1.25 Gbps) speeds. Gigalink 6451 point-topoint radio technology offers:
Extremely high link availability
License-free 60 GHz spectrum operation (U.S.)
Seamless network integration & easy deployment
Low power, narrow beam for safety and security
Enjoy carrier-grade performance at lower overall costs
than other high-data-rate transport technologies.
Contact your TESSCO representative today.
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the Terabeam logo and Gigalink™ are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Terabeam Corporation. All other trademarks or
logos are owned by the respective third parties.
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interface. The concept of the
QuickLock interface was very
widely accepted in the market
and sparked demand for a QMAbased N connector.
The N connector is one of the
best-known and most popular
interfaces in the radio-frequency
industry. This interface is used in
a wide variety of applications,
primarily where high power has
to be transmitted with low loss.
Rugged, watertight, good intermodulation characteristics and
RF screening effectiveness are
other advantages distinguishing
the N connector.
The new QN interface combines these qualities with the
simple QuickLock coupling
mechanism:
• Mating and demating:
several times faster than
threaded interfaces
• No torque or tooling required
Hints for Making Better
Spectrum Analyzer
Measurements
you’ll need to reduce the signal
level. If there is no change to
the signal level (see Figure 7),
then the distortion displayed is
present on the input signal.
QN Interface
• High packaging density
• 360-degree rotatable
interface
• Low intermodulation
performance
Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800472-7373 for more information.
QuickLock N Male Connector
List: $11.20
T1: 10.06
T2:
9.60
T3: 9.14
To order, visit
TESSCO.com®
Figure 7
For more spectrum analyzer
measurement hints, please see
the full application article “Hints
for Making Better Spectrum
Analyzer Measurements” at
www.TESSCO.com. For information on the ESA series of
spectrum analyzers from Agilent,
see page 18.
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2.4 GHz High-Gain Omni Preferred by Wireless OEMs
ntenna manufacturer
A MAXRAD,
Inc. announces
the introduction of a new highgain XtremeWave® omnidirectional antenna model, as
part of their antenna selection
for broadband wireless bridging
applications. The new MFB24012
provides industry leading 12 dBi
gain performance at 2.4 GHz
frequencies, with a VSWR of less
than 1.5:1.
“This new high gain antenna
has been developed around tight
electrical and mechanical specifications to optimize the operation
of various wireless LAN OEM
products currently available on
the market,” commented Larry
Bess, MAXRAD’s vice president
of marketing. “As a result, the
antenna has or is in the process
of being FCC
certified with
several of the
leading OEM
wireless access
and bridging
products currently being
used throughout the industry. The strong
performance
2.4 GHz Omni
and reliability
of our product will no doubt
enhance the operation and effectiveness of these networks,” concluded Bess.
Measuring only 44 inches
high, the MFB24012 is the most
compact, high-gain 2.4 GHz
antenna currently available on
the market. Like other antennas
Directional Antennas for 5 GHz Applications
in the XtremeWave® MFB
antenna line, it features a U.V.
stable, pultruded fiberglass
radome that permits safe outdoor
installation under the harshest
climates and situations. The
antenna is rated to withstand up
to 125 mph winds, and it terminates in a 16-inch RG-213 pigtail
that can be fitted with a variety of
connector options. It provides a
7-degree vertical beamwidth with
a VSWR of less than 1.5:1. The
MFB24012 can be mast mounted
with a heavy-duty bracket (part
number MMK12) or a light-duty
mounting clamp (part number
MMK14). Call 800-472-7373 for
more information.
2.4-2.4835 Omni, 12 dBi
List: $449.00
T1: 228.99
T2: 220.01
T3: 211.03
rack-unit DC power system, is
now in stock and ready for immediate shipment. The product line
is ideal for broadband, routers,
SCADA systems, co-location facilities and other low power 48 and
24-volt applications where rack
space is at a premium and redundant power is required.
A single 1 RU shelf accommodates up to three 150 watt, -48 or
+24 volt hot-swap rectifiers and
the system is scalable/adaptable
for N, N+1 or N+2 configurations. The rectifiers simply slide
into the shelf and lock in place.
The shelf also accommodates
an optional power distribution
panel which contains five individually GMT fuse-protected circuits and Form C alarm contacts.
The entire system occupies
only 1-3/4 inch of rack space.
See page 592 in your 2003
Solutions Guide.
Unity Rectifier, 48 VDC/3 Amps
List: $295.00
T1: 206.50
T2: 199.13
T3: 189.39
Unity Rectifier System
Unity Rectifier, 24 VDC, 6 Amps
List: $295.00
T1: 206.50
T2: 199.13
T3: 189.39
Rectifier Shelf, Unity
List: $195.00
T1: 136.50
T2: 131.63
T3: 131.63
Unity Fuse Panel
List: $185.00
T1: 129.50
T2: 124.88
T3: 118.77
BreezeACCESS™ of DM Solution:
Delivering High Capacity in Non Line of Sight Conditions
lvarion Ltd., a leading
A provider
of broadband
wireless access (BWA) solutions, announced its new
BreezeACCESSTM high-capacity
OFDM solution for the 5 GHz
frequency bands. Targeting
SME (small- to medium-sized
enterprises) and MTU (multitenant unit) markets, the solution enhances Alvarion’s mature
BreezeACCESS with features that
cut costs and drive revenues in
higher-bandwidth and highermargin market segments.
In supporting data rates up to
54 Mbps, the BreezeACCESS VL
offers throughput matched only
by fiber, but at a lower deployment cost per link than xDSL.
Combined with features such as
support for variable data rates,
the high capacity of the solution
can also be used to provide
expanded services and flexible
service-level agreements (SLAs) as
demanded by many advanced
customers. And the non-line-of-
sight (NLOS) capabilities in both
urban and foliage-dense operating environments mean operators can reach more customers in
their service areas while reducing
overall installation and maintenance costs.
The BreezeACCESS VL comes
complete with the full range of
revenue-enhancing and costsaving features resulting from the
more than 500,000 deployments
of BreezeACCESS systems to
date, and it can co-exist seamlessly with already-deployed
BreezeACCESS networks operating in other spectrum bands.
The solution will be available
for deployment by customers
in the United States, Latin
America, Africa, and Asia shortly.
Commenting on the
announcement, Zvi Slonimsky,
CEO of Alvarion, said, “With high
capacity and a rich mix of exciting
features, our new BreezeACCESS
VL is the solution BWA operators
need to win over fiber and xDSL
BreezeACCESS VL
in SME and MTU markets. A significant enhancement to our
proven BreezeACCESS solutions,
the enhanced solution answers
the growing demand for 5 GHz
products, and gives our customers
an expanded technology migration path.”
With this addition to the
BreezeACCESS product line,
Alvarion now offers carriers
the largest, most economically
compelling complement of BWA
products in the market and at the
full range of speeds and price
points. Visit TESSCO.com® or call
800-472-7373 for more information.
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5.8 GHz offer excellent bandwidth, gain and match over the
frequency range. The antennas
accommodate high-speed wideband performance that is typical
of the new fixed wireless broadband service.
The antennas feature 14-dBi
gain for efficient point-to-point
signal transfer, and broad
beamwidth (30-degree vertical,
60-degree horizontal) for easy
alignment with the rest of the
wireless network.
These compact site antennas,
with a front aperture of only
3 inches by 5.5 inches, are easy
to install. Mount hardware
is provided.
Corner Reflector Antenna
The corner reflectors are also
available at 2.4 GHz. See page 197
in your 2003 Solutions Guide.
5.2 GHz Corner Reflector
List: $182.00
T1: 127.40
T2: 118.30
T3: 113.75
5.8 GHz Corner Reflector
List: $182.00
T1: 127.40
T2: 118.30
T3: 113.75
Refurbished and Used Test
Equipment: Breakthroughs
and Benefits
Versatile Power System
Accommodates 48- and 24-Volt Applications
EWMAR’s new unity rectiN fier
system, a unique single-
obile Mark’s corner reflecM tor
antennas at 5.2 and
characteristic is that it’s not new.
All pre-owned equipment falls
into two categories, refurbished
equipment and used equipment.
What’s the difference? The major
difference between refurbished
and used equipment lies in the
maintenance, calibration and
warranty of the equipment.
Traditionally, used equipment is sold as-is. It is of
unknown quality and might or
might not be repaired or calibrated prior to sale. Costs for
used equipment can be significantly lower than new equipment and it is available for
immediate shipment. The warranties of used equipment are
minimal or nonexistent.
Generally, most, if not all, used
equipment is a few generations
behind the current model;
therefore, support and service
can be very limited or nonexistent. The used-equipment market lacks a consistent model for
representing and selling products. Pricing and value-added
services are at the mercy of the
suppliers. The list of used-equipment suppliers is endless, adding
more uncertainty to the already
foggy situation. Resellers and
brokers dominate this market
regardless of the storefront.
Often, behind the scenes, the
equipment travels from these
players in a chain of discounts
and markups until it reaches a
buyer. The buyers and users buy
at their own risk and are responsible for verifying the quality of
the equipment and the reliability of the suppliers on their own.
Refurbished equipment
shares some characteristics with
used equipment—cost savings,
older models and availability.
However, refurbished equipment
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importantly, calibrated prior
to sale. The warranty of the
refurbished equipment is more
extensive and longer than that of
used equipment that comes with
an extended warranty for an
additional cost. The warranty is
an important indication of the
instrument’s quality and the
supplier’s willingness to stand
behind its products and services.
A few selected suppliers have
taken this willingness to the next
level by instituting a quality
process into their operations.
Careful attention is given to
everything from handling of the
refurbished equipment through
distribution. This attention
includes rigorous electrical testing
and full operational checking,
from the original manufacturing
specifications to the minor details
of the exterior appearance.
Due to these efforts, refurbished equipment is gaining
recognition as the higher quality
of the two categories. Equipment
manufacturers led in these
efforts since they have the available resources and it fits well into
their operations. However, in the
last few years, the list of qualified
suppliers has grown in large
numbers and is having an
impact in the pre-owned equipment market. Some traditional
used-equipment channels are
starting to change their ways of
doing business, a positive indication for the pre-owned equipment market and its buyers.
Increased consumer receptivity to pre-owned equipment
provides good reason to believe
that this upswing is here to
stay and will have a huge
impact in the traditional test
and measurement industry.
This breakthrough will bring
two significant changes to the
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The Ultimate in Wireless LAB Security
olubris Networks CN1050
C secure
wireless access points offer
or PPTP. All third party IPSec tunnels
are supported including Cisco,
Nortel and Alcatel clients. Processing
overhead is handled by the CN1050’s
embedded Hifn co-processor chip
designed to handle all encryption/
decryption functions. Providing
on-board VPN capability ensures
true security to the edge of the
WI-Fi network.
The CN1050’s security features do
not stop with embedded VPN (Layer
3) support. The product utilizes a
multi-tiered approach to securing the
Wi-Fi network. The CN1050 supports
Token-based authentication (Layer 4)
a unique and robust feature set unparalleled in access point technology
today. Colubris is strongly focused on
supporting evolving 802.11-based
standards while ensuring the best
available security for the government,
healthcare and enterprise markets.
The CN1050 is rich in on-board
security features. With its embedded
virtual private network server, the
CN1050 provides for the termination
of up to 50 simultaneous VPN tunnels within the access point. These
tunnels can be IPSec, L2TP over IPSec
security (RSA or Vasco) and employs
an embedded firewall as well.
Colubris recently announced a new
security function to the CN1050; the
ability to detect rogue access points.
The CN1050 uses a standardsbased approach to securing the network allowing the end-user to utilize
already existing network assets such
as RADIUS/LDAP servers, VPN
servers or policy-management
servers. There are no proprietary
devices required.
The Colubris commitment to
providing highly secure functionality has been further addressed with
Secure Wireless Access Point
the federal information processing standards 140-2 project. The
lab certification process from
Atlan Laboratories will be complete by press time at which time
the National Institute for
Standards and Technology (NIST)
and the Canadian Securities
Establishment (CSE), a joint
USA/Canada effort-controlling
FIPS, will complete formal certification. Once complete, Colubris
will have the only one-box, plugand-play, Wi-Fi certified FIPS
device on the market. See page
678 in your 2003 Solutions Guide.
Turn your
last mile
into your
most
profitable
mile.
Wireless Access Point
List: $799.00
T1: 687.94
T2: 687.14
T3: 663.17
RF Industries
Expands Broad Line
of 802.11 a/b/g
Sub-Miniature
Connectors
argeting both the Enterprise
T and
SoHo market place,
Tsunami™ MP.11 offers service providers the most economical point-to-multipoint solution on the market.
It’s still a land grab for service providers—whether
you are a traditional wired ISP or a WISP. The
faster and cheaper you can build out your
network, the more business you can go after. And
nothing lets service providers do this better than
the Tsunami MP.11 from Proxim. Capable of
streaming 11 Mbps up to 12 miles away, the
Tsunami MP.11 lets you scale quickly and offer
economical residential solutions that can compete
with DSL and cable. The solution is self-installable
and provides remote management capabilities to
keep your deployment and maintenance costs at
a minimum. It also features a Radius client that lets
you offer multiple service options to business and
residential customers. Tsunami is so cost-effective
that many businesses are already using it to
replace leased lines between buildings, network
whole campuses, and even deploy outdoor
surveillance systems. To learn more, go to
www.tessco.com or call 800-472-7373.
RFI Industries introduces the
MHF connector/jumper series.
This low-profile coaxial connector is used extensively on Wi-Fi
802.11a/b/g PCMCIA cards
(client adapters), which have
external ports for antennas.
Equivalent to the I-PEX MHF
and the Hirose H.FL, the RF
Industries’ MHF series offers a
VSWR rating of 1.3 max up to
6 GHz. The four jumper configurations use ultra-thin coaxial
cable and include an MHF plug to
MHF plug, MHF plug to pigtail,
MHF plug to MC card and MHF
plug to SMA female bulkhead.
MHF Jumpers
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®
GPS/Mobile Combination Antennas Ideal for Telematics
AXRAD announces the
introduction of a brandnew GPS and Motorala-style
mobile combination mounting
solution as part of their GPS
product selection for telematics.
The new products comprise a
fully-enclosed high-gain GPS
antenna and a TAD/TAE M-type
mount compatible with any of
MAXRAD’s mobile antennas in
VHF, UHF, 700/800 MHz, 900 MHz,
PCS and 2.4 GHz frequencies. The
mount encompasses the need for
high performance, adaptable solutions that fit in a low-profile attractive package.
The new Max-Matics™ AGPSC
series has been designed to provide precise performance, mount
versatility and a streamline design
in order to accommodate the
M
GPS+ Combination Antenna
most demanding customer
requirements in commercial vehicle and asset tracking applications. The unit comprises an
RTV-sealed, 26 dB GPS antenna
that provides an out-of-band
rejection of at least 19 dB at +/- 30
MHz, 25 dB at +/- 50 MHz, and
37 dB at +/-100 MHz. This
antenna is fully enclosed in a UVstable polycarbonate housing and
is terminated with 17 feet of
RG174 cable and is currently
available with both SMA and
SMB connectors attached. The
Max-Matics™ also includes a
waterproof brass mount that is
compatible with any MAXRAD
mobile antenna with an M
mount interface. The mount
includes 17 feet of high performance RG58/U cable (connectors
sold separately). The antenna is
available in black and white trunk
lid, permanent bolt and magnet
mounts. Visit TESSCO.com® or call
GPS+ Trunk Antenna, Black, SMA
List: $129.95
T1: 67.58
T2:
63.03
T3: 60.82
GPS+ Trunk Antenna, White, SMA
List: $129.95
T1: 67.58
T2:
63.03
T3: 60.82
PK005 Kit for T-Mobile
HTC Pocket PC and SX56
CompactFlash
GPS Receiver
Hands-Free 101…Comfort Built In To Our Curriculum
lantronics’ new MX100
headset for wireless phones
looks great, sounds great, and feels
great! Subtle. Simple. Original.
Great sound. Plantronics asked
their Youth Council what they
wanted in a headset, and that’s
what they told them. The result is
the MX100: A groundbreaking
product that is stable, yet discreet,
and comes with some of the best
quality sound in the world. With
its unique Flex Grip™ design and
AcuSpeak™ microphone technology, the MX100 headset will stay
put when you want it to—and
your friends will hear you loud
and clear.
The MX100 includes the
unique Flex Grip™ design, which
produces an exceptionally stable,
comfortable fit and allows for
one-handed placement in the ear.
Plantronics AcuSpeak™ technology allows you to be heard in
almost any environment. The
MX100 has a uniquely discreet
design that was influenced by
multiple research efforts. The
series and 3285 phones. The
MX103-N1 and MX103-N2 headset variants for Nokia phones
include a call answer/end button
for convenience.
Comfortable, discreet, and
stable. Sounds good…stays put!
See page 721 or call 800-472-7373
P
MX100 Looks, Sounds, and Feels Great
consumers involved felt strongly
about having a stable yet discreet
headset—the MX100 is the
answer. Users can customize their
MX100 headset with three interchangeable color covers included.
Plantronics offers three variants
of the MX100 headset: the MX100
variant has a standard 2.5 mm
headset plug which works with
most Audiovox®, Kyocera®, LG®,
Motorola®, and Sanyo® phones
plus certain models of Samsung®
and Sony Ericsson® phones; the
MX103-N1 connects directly to
Nokia® 1200, 3300, 6500, 8200,
8300, and 8800 series phones; and
the MX103-N2 connects directly
to Nokia® 5100, 6100, 6300, 7100
In-The-Ear Headset, 2.5 mm
List: $29.50
T1: 19.59
T2:
15.36
T3: 14.73
In-The-Ear Headset, Nokia
3300/6500/8200/8300/8800
List: $29.50
T1: 19.59
T2:
15.36
T3: 14.73
Universal
Mobile Accessories
NEW! Bluetooth
GPS Receiver
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online at
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In-The-Ear Headset, Nokia
5100/6100/7100/3285
List: $29.50
T1: 19.59
T2:
15.36
T3: 14.73
MX100 Headset with Interchangeable Covers
Take High-Speed Data on the Road with 2.4 GHz
NMO and Magnetic Mount Antennas
vailable this summer,
A Radiall/Larsen
Antenna
Technologies introduces a family
of 2.4 GHz mobile antennas for
wireless data applications such as
802.11b/g Wi-Fi. Included in the
family is a 3 dBd mini-magnetic
mount mobile antenna with a
SuperFlex™ enclosed coil, 12-feet
SHF™ (super, high-frequency)
cable and TNC or SMA connector
(TESSCO Part Nos. 468410 and
447489). Also included in the
family are two NMOHF twin coil
5 dBd antennas in both open and
enclosed styles (TESSCO Part Nos.
463418 and 499413). The new
2.4 GHz Mag Mount Antenna
2.4 GHz NMO
Antenna
NMO 2.4 GHz antenna
is designed to work
with the redesigned
Larsen NMOHF mount.
The new mount is backward compatible with
all current NMO antennas and
boasts a variety of innovative features such as gold-plated components and a wide frequency range
from 27 MHz to 6.0 GHz to “future
proof” installations.
With a focus on antennas for
low-power base stations, terminals,
and mobile applications, Radiall/
Larsen Antenna Technologies has
been a premier manufacturer for
over 30 years. Visit TESSCO.com®
or call 800-472-7373 for more
information and other options.
Connections
not cables.
Socket Connection Kit with
Bluetooth® Wireless Technology.
Create a wireless connection between your
Pocket PC and a Bluetooth enabled mobile phone.
Use it to transfer email and browse the Web,
even with your phone tucked away in your pocket
or briefcase. It’s a convenient, reliable way to stay
connected. From the leader in mobile connectivity, Socket.
2.4 GHz Antenna with Mount
List: $53.40
T1: 27.24
T2:
26.70
T3: 25.10
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®
The Latest Motorola and Kenwood Lithium-Ion, Nickel-Metal Hydride and Nickel-Cadmium Batteries
&W Manufacturing
W Company,
a leading USA,
ISO-certified manufacturer of
replacement batteries, chargers,
and battery analyzers/conditioners is pleased to announce the
introduction of replacement
batteries for the Kenwood
TK2140/3140 and Motorola
EX500/600 two-way radios.
Batteries for the Kenwood
TK2140/3140 are available in
Li-ion (lithium ion), NiMH
(nickel-metal hydride), and NiCd
(nickel-cadmium) chemistries.
battery is 7.2 volts at
1500 mAh (TESSCO
Part No. 448424).
The W&W highcapacity Li-ion battery
for the Motorola
EX500/600 radio has a
rating of 7.2 volts at
Motorola EX500/600
Kenwood TK2140/3140
1800 mAh (TESSCO
Replacement Battery
Replacement Battery
Part No. 477493).
The Li-ion battery is 7.2 volts at
The battery has approximately
1800 mAh (TESSCO Part No.
40-percent higher capacity than
460465). The NiMH version is
the OEM battery.
7.2 volts at 2150 mAh (TESSCO
W&W is known in the indusPart No. 485421), and the NiCd
try as the company “First to
Market” new product. They pride
themselves on offering the largest
variety of product that is manufactured with the newest technologies to ensure high-quality
standards and performance. Visit
TESSCO.com for more information.
Li-Ion Batt. Kenwood TK2140/3140,
1800 mAh
List: $106.10
T1: 75.00
T2:
74.63
T3: 74.25
NiMH Batt. Kenwood TK2140/3140,
2150 mAh
List: $83.45
T1: 59.00
T2:
58.71
T3: 58.41
NiCd Batt. Kenwood TK2140/3140,
1500 mAh
List: $77.80
T1: 55.00
T2:
54.73
T3: 54.45
Li-Ion Batt. Motorola EX500/600,
1800 mAh
List: $120.25
T1: 85.00
T2:
84.58
T3: 84.15
Visit The
Wireless Journal®
online at
www.the
wireless
journal.com
ProBoom™
Gives Consumers
Choice in
Wearing Styles
ProBoom
ABRA Corp., the nation’s
leading provider of handsfree communication products,
announces the introduction of
the ProBoom™.
The versatile JABRA ProBoom
gives consumers a choice of
wearing styles—either in the
ear with JABRA’s patented,
enhanced-design EarGel® or over
the ear with flex-forming ear
wraps. Both wearing styles offer
comfort and stability.
Specially designed to provide
optimum sound quality, the
ProBoom features an ultra-lightweight, full-length boom with a
noise-canceling microphone to
enhance clarity for voice-enabled
dialing. An in-line volume control with battery- powered electronic amplifier augments
speaker volume so users can boost
it beyond the level of their handset alone. The ProBoom also features an in-line voice-activated
dialing and answer/end button
(if supported by phone and service) for one-touch convenience.
And, the durable, highly flexible
boom will maintain its shape and
stand up to multiple adjustments
for optimal microphone positioning. Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800472-7373 for more
information.
J
THE HIRSCHMANN UNIKIT TOTAL ANTENNA SOLUTION –
HELPS END DROPPED CALLS AND WORKS WITH VIRTUALLY ANY CELL PHONE.
I N S TA L L S E A S I LY
Are dropped calls and poor reception in your
car giving you fits? Now there’s a solution. The
Hirschmann UniKit dramatically improves cell
phone reception–even in the weakest signal
areas–delivering clearer, crisper reception and
fewer dropped calls. Designed specifically for cell
phones equipped with either an external or
internal antenna, the Hirschmann UniKit comes
with a cradle that fits virtually any cellular phone
and can be easily dash-mounted. Its’ inside-thecar stripe antenna mounts on the windshield in
seconds to assure brilliant reception. Best of all,
it’s from Hirschmann, the leader in reliable antenna technology. Experience driving Zen with the
Hirschmann UniKit–the ultimate accessory for
every cellular phone, headset and earpiece.
TESSCO PART NO. 494345
TESSCO
Part No. 468420
ProBoom, 2.5 mm
List: $47.75
T1:
27.20
T2:
23.86
T3:
23.39
Free Merchandising
Display (TESSCO Part
No. 429557) with
Product
Purchase of 24 Headsets Merchandising
Display
(While Supplies Last )
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Refurbished
and Used Test
Equipment…
Intrinsically Safe, 3500 mAh
Replacement Battery for
Motorola XTS-3000 Radios
ultiplier Industries Corp.
announced the availability
of their rechargeable intrinsically
safe, Factory Mutual Approved
replacement battery for the
Motorola XTS-3000 radio.
Multiplier part number M4007
(NiMH) nickel metal hydride battery has 7.5 volts and 3500 mAh
capacity. It is designed to replace
the RNN-4007AR and NTN8299A.
Multiplier’s M4007 features
the highest performing NiMH
cells, flex circuitry and rugged
housing for extra strength. Digital
techniques are used to insure an
exact fit to the radio and charger.
All batteries are proudly made in
the USA. Multiplier’s experienced
engineers and development team
combines strict quality standards
with stringent product specifications for form, fit and function.
M
Motorola XTS-3000 Replacement Battery
All of Multiplier’s battery products
are 100-percent quality inspected
in their Mt. Kisco, NY, manufacturing facility. Multiplier is an
ISO 9001-certified company. Visit
TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373
NiMH battery for Motorola XTS-3000
List: $214.50
T1: 110.00
T2: 108.46
T3: 107.25
GPS 5 SERIES
GPS Only
(Magnetic Mount)
LOCATION.
Tele-Locator™ Tri-Mode
Antenna is Ideal for
Rugged Environments
pre-owned test equipment
acquisition process. First, it
opens up the marketplace by
providing more sources for
equipment, forcing more competition. This is great news for
consumers because they can reap
the benefits of a competitive market and distribution channels.
Second, the breakthrough permits
an unbiased and universal presentation of all test equipment. The
availability of numerous equipment specifications for product
comparisons, the abundance of
inventory, and, most importantly,
the pricing create a level field for
all players, big or small. This
brand neutrality and the service
of all manufacturers without bias
allow consumers the power to
make informed purchase decisions.
In summary, most companies
are looking for ways to optimize
their business without allowing
®
ntenna Specialists has
added a new cellular/
PCS/GPS through-hole mount
antenna, model ASPDM8891TG,
to its Tele-Locator™ line of
RF/GPS antennas. This broadband antenna covers 824-894
MHz, 1850-1990 MHz and
includes an active 5-volt, 27 dB
gain GPS. No field tuning is
required.
ASPDM8891TG is ideal for
rugged operating environments
such as transit buses and trains,
police vehicles, fire trucks, ambulances and construction equipment. The antenna is securely
installed in an existing 3/4-inch
hole, preventing theft and vandalism, and will accommodate vehicle roof thickness up to 1/2 inch.
A high-impact black ABS radome
protects against hits from obstructions while an ultrasonic seal protects the GPS engine against
extreme weather conditions.
The antenna is unity gain for
cellular/PCS. It comes with 16.5
feet (5 meters) PRO-FLEX™
PLUS cable with a TNC male
A
Tele-Locator™ Antenna
connector loose for cellular/
PCS and 16.5 feet (5 meters)
RG-174/U cable with an SMA
male connector attached for
GPS. Mounting dimensions are
5.3 inches x 5.3 inches (13.5
centimeters x 13.5 centimeters)
and the antenna height is
1.6 inches (4.1 centimeters).
As with all Tele-Locator™
antennas, alternative connector
and cable length options are
available upon request. Visit
TESSCO.com® or call 800472-7373 for more information.
Antenna, Cell/PCS/GPS
List: $130.00
T1: 65.65
T2:
64.61
T3: 63.83
Visit The Wireless Journal®
online at
www.thewirelessjournal.com
LOCATION.
GPS 1890 PA
GPS, 800/1900 mhz
DIGITAL (Patch Antenna)
LOCATION.
GPS 916 5V FLEX
GPS, 800/1900 mhz
DIGITAL (ROOF MOUNT)
Gamber-Johnson’s Toughbook
CF28 docking stations.
GPS 918 5V FLEX
GPS, 800/1900 mhz
DIGITAL and AM/FM
(ROOF MOUNT)
LOCATION.
HIRSCHMANN HAS FOUR NEW GPS ANTENNA SOLUTIONS.
Now, Hirschmann is making today’s vehicles
smarter than ever. Our innovative new line of
stand-alone and multi-function GPS antennas —
each with unique capabilities — help make
navigation, traffic telematics, fleet management
and enhanced cellular communication possible
and precise. Choose from four models in
magnetic, screw, glass or roof mounting — and
all of our versatile antennas come with a
variety of cable lengths and connectors. So who
invented the world’s first automotive antenna
in 1939 and has been leading the way ever
since? Hirschmann, Hirschmann, Hirschmann,
Hirschmann.
TESSCO PART NO.
*GPS 5M - 481314
*GPS 5M - 472322
*GPS 5M - 437307
GPS 5S - 487319
Patent-pending, rugged design using
MIL-STD-810F test procedures.
Front retainer brackets and brass locating pins
ensure proper computer placement
and restraint.
One-handed cam motion lever and floating
docking connector offer simple and assured
docking engagement.
Pre-drilled holes align with all Gamber-Johnson
mounting systems.
Built to handle the strongest Panasonic
Toughbook applications.
*GPS1890 PA - 458316
*GPS1890 PA - 464319
**GPS 916 5V FLEX - 499483
**GPS 918 5V FLEX – 484366
*cable length and connectors vary
**extension cable available
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®
Change Your Perspective
he Sony Ericsson P800 is
the 21st century communications device we’ve all been
waiting for—not just another
phone with bolt-on extras. It
looks great with the flip closed,
but open it up and you won’t
believe your eyes—a quarter
VGA color touchscreen and
4,096 colors. High-quality
mobile imaging, right now!
T
Integrated Digital Camera
Snap, send and share! Enrich
your communications with
images—for light-hearted fun or
serious business use. With the
P800 you can take and store pictures, even create and send multimedia picture messages: mobile
imaging in living color.
Personal Digital Assistant
Just in case the camera isn’t
entertainment enough, the P800
comes fully equipped with
games, a video clip viewer and
enough customizable features to
keep you happy for weeks. The
P800 has a built-in multi-format
digital stereo audio player. You
can download, save and play
your favorite songs and always
have them with you. Save them
in the phone or on the 16 MB
Memory Stick® DUO included in
the kit. The P800 audio player
has all the features you will
expect from a digital audio
player. Audio formats supported
by the P800 include MP3, WAV,
AMR, and AU.
The P800 features an integrated
browser capable of browsing WAP
and Web content, as well as the
ability to connect wirelessly to
local devices using infrared or
Bluetooth™, meaning that you
and your P800 are never out of
touch with the rest of the world.
The P800 has all the professional
essentials too: a large color touchscreen with stylus input, to-do
notes and synchronizable appointments, tasks and contacts, to name
just a few. And with GPRS, WAP,
an instant Internet access button,
e-mail and triple-band GSM (World
Phone), you’re always connected
and in touch—wherever you may
wander. Visit TESSCO.com® or call
No Ground Plane Required with
New LoPro Antenna
stron Wireless Technologies is
A pleased
to announce the introduction of a new ground-plane independent
version of the original LoPro antenna.
When installing the new ground-plane
independent version, a metal surface is
no longer a requirement. The antenna
will provide 3 dBi of gain weather
mounted on fiberglass, plastic or any
LoPro Antenna
other surface. As an added benefit,
several new mounting configurations have been added including a
magnetic mount and cable side exit design to be used where a temporary installation is required. The new ground independent LoPro is
available in UHF, 800 SMR, cellular and 900 MHz. Visit TESSCO.com ®
or call 800-472-7373 for more information.
Portable AC Power for
Mobile Office Equipment!
arness a vehicle’s battery power to operate laptops, cell phone
H chargers,
printers, gaming systems, power tools, wireless equip-
An Office in Your Pocket
Game on! And on, and on…
Picture Perfect
Multi-Frequency Tone Remotes and Termination Panels
introduced the
C TRPI recently
Series multi-frequency
EIA standard tone remotes.
Standard on the TR10-4F and
TR10-16F is monitor, intercom,
front panel PTT, parallel status
Tone Remote
updating, crossmute, and many
other features. These units are
available in ash or black and a
desk microphone option is available. The TTP216 is a full-featured
programmable, 16- frequency EIA
tone termination panel. No cable
or programming software is
required and pre-made cables
(TESSCO Part Nos. 428319 and
445359) make this a plug and
play install on some Kenwood
and Motorola mobiles.
CPI also offers a complete line
of multi-channel remotes for
popular Kenwood and Motorola
mobiles as well as DC, tone and
local extension remotes that will
Termination Panel
interface to virtually any radio.
Tone Remote, 4 Freq.
List: $510.00
T1: 343.23
T2: 333.54
T3: 329.46
Termination Panel, 16 Tx
List: $600.00
T1: 403.80
T2: 392.40
T3: 387.60
Personal Broadband Antenna Supports
800 MHz to 3 GHz Bandwidth
he mobile paradigm has
T shifted from an occasionaluse environment for safety and
convenience to universal communication and information anytime and anyplace. Almost all
consumers, professionals and
knowledge workers use at least
one personal mobile device. These
are mobile handsets, laptop/PDAs
or the increasingly popular integrated voice/data terminals.
The barriers to mobile-user
satisfaction and continuous
communication are in-vehicle,
in-building and high-data speeds.
The unity or less gain antennas
on most mobile phones, AirCards
and WiFi Cards often do not
sustain communications with
Freedom AntennaTM
on Desktop
Freedom AntennaTM
on Windshield
in-vehicle, in building or highspeed data transmission.
The concept of a positive gain
personal and portable antenna
to enhance the performance of
mobile devices is an idea whose
time has come. The 3 dBi ARC
Wireless Freedom Antenna™
supports mobile phones and
mobile data devices across all
mobile technologies, in all bands
between 800 MHz to 3 GHz. This
portable antenna is supplied with
suction cups for in-vehicle mounting and a stand for in-building use.
The antenna comes in two
models: One with a 3-foot cable
terminated on a TNC connector
and the other with a 3-foot cable,
terminated on a FME connector.
These models will support the
entire TESSCO TNC/FME
connector cable product line.
800-3 GHz Freedom AntennaTM, TNC
List: $70.00
T1: 32.40
T2:
28.57
T3: 28.00
800-3 GHz Freedom AntennaTM, FME
List: $70.00
T1: 32.40
T2:
28.57
T3: 28.00
ment and more! The new PV375 PowerVerter® ultra-compact inverter
from Tripp Lite—a world leader in the manufacture of power protection equipment—converts DC power to 120 volts AC power to provide a safe, reliable power source for the business traveler. The PV375
features advanced, modified sine wave output perfect for powering
mobile office equipment and is small enough to store in a briefcase or
glove compartment. This stylish blue-anodized, all metal unit comes
in attractive retail packaging and offers 375 watts of continuous output power and 600 watts of peak output power. Two AC outlets are
included along with easy, one-step installation. Simply connect the
cigarette lighter plug to your vehicle’s
12-volt cigarette lighter/accessory outlet
and plug in your equipment! A full line
of inverters and inverter/chargers are
available from 150 to 3600 watts. Visit
TESSCO.com ® or call 800-472-7373 for
more information.
12-volt Inverter, 375 Watts
List: $65.00
T1: 57.20
T2:
55.25
T3: 54.28
PowerVerter®
A Super-Compact Portable
Designed for On-Site Applications
enwood Communications, known for the
K highest
quality in two-way radios, has put
that renowned quality into a new, affordable and
super-compact portable, the ProTalk™ XLS.
Designed for on-site applications from restaurants
to warehouses, whenever you need a lightweight,
well-constructed portable, the ProTalk XLS is the
choice. This is a two-channel UHF radio, with
eight preinstalled channels. It weighs only 7
ounces. High performance and versatility come
from its built-in capabilities, like 38 CTCSS talk
groups and 83 digital DCS talk groups. The backlit LCD is perfect for low-light situations.
Each ProTalk XLS comes ready to use with a
rapid-rate drop-in desktop charger, rechargeable
battery, belt clip and two-year warranty. The
rechargeable NiMH battery pack has over 10
hours of capacity. You can also use the ProTalk
ProTalk XLS
XLS with three AA alkaline batteries. Other features include a built-in voice scrambler, vibration call alert, channel
scan, adjustable transmit power, built-in VOX capability with headset
accessory, speakerphone capability and battery save mode. For a compact hand-held radio that doesn’t sacrifice quality, toughness or features, choose the ProTalk XLS. Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373
Protalk XLS Portable Radio
List: $217.40
T1: 146.94
T2: 141.07
T3: 140.64
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Image Viewer
(SU-2)
Nokia 3650
It's
Freedom,
Enhanced.
Connect and communicate wirelessly!
Now your customers can experience
more freedom than ever with Nokia
original enhancements featuring
Wireless Car Kit
(CARK-112)
800-955-9997
wireless technology.
Wireless Headset
(HDW-2)
Copyright ©2003 Nokia. All rights reserved. Nokia, Nokia Connecting People and Nokia 3650 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Nokia Corporation. Other company and product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or company names of their respective owners.
The use of mobile phones and their accessories may be prohibited or restricted in certain areas. Obey applicable laws regarding mobile phone usage. 3001N9.2/03
Basic Car Kit
(CK-5)
TWJ_103ƒr2 7/11/03 12:30 PM Page 14
NEW
Software for
Your Mobile Phone !
Works with Popular Phones of Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, Cingular and T-Mobile
TM
SnapSync Software
Sync Phone Contacts
with MS Outlook on
your PC.
Back-up your mobile
phonebook onto your
PC.
Share phonebooks
between mobile phones
Single universal CD
compatible with over
100 handsets.
TM
SnapDialer Software
Use your Sprint or
Verizon Wireless mobile
phone as a "wireless
Modem" for your laptop
PC to connect to the
Internet.
Preconfigured dial-up
for Sprint and Verizon
Wireless high-speed
wireless networks.
TM
SnapMedia Software
Turn favorite MIDI
music files on your
PC into unique mobile
phone ringers.
Edit and assign
personal pictures to
your mobile phone.
It's like having a visual
and musical "Caller ID"
for your mobile phone!
Easy Internet access when
away from home or office.
Get the Most From
Your Mobile Phone
Also Available:
Data Cables for
Mobile Phones
(Sold Separately)
Software Developed By
( TESSCO LOGO PLACEHOLDER )
Connecting People and Information
TWJ_103ƒr2 7/11/03 12:30 PM Page 15
®
Redesigned Merchandising System
Simplifies Accessory Purchases
Cellular/PCS Glass-Mount Antenna
Ideal for Car-Kit Installation
models, customizable for private
labeling, and comes with a limited lifetime warranty.
As with all of the products
offered at TESSCO, our 30-day
money-back guarantee is
extended to the new merchandising and display systems.
Call 800-955-9997 now or visit
us at www.tessco.com/retail to learn
how you can receive your FREE*
merchandising system.
obile Mark’s new cellular/PCS glass mount mobile antenna is
an ideal companion for hands-free car-kit installation.
The low-profile antenna, with a 3-1/2-inch external whip, outperforms other antennas of similar size. The in-car counterpoise improves
the vehicle’s ground plane and adds to the overall performance.
The Mobile Mark dual-band performs on both cellular and PCS
frequencies, allowing the user to roam seamlessly
between systems. The antenna can also be used on
the new GPRS networks.
Mobile Mark’s new cellular/PCS antenna
joins a family of mobile antennas including
cellular/GPS and tri-band cellular/PCS/GPS
antennas. See page 1334 in your 2003 Solutions Guide.
ou spoke; we listened!
Y TESSCO
introduces new
and improved packaging and
redesigned merchandising systems
to accommodate your requests for
easier assembly. TESSCO’s strategic
matrix design is proven to increase
your accessory sales by helping
to drive impulse and multiple
purchases. The new systems are
tailored to either original equipment manufacturers (OEM) product or Wireless Solutions® (WLS)
product, a quality-engineered and
tested accessory alternative.
Ask about new industrial strength
accessories for Nextel® subscribers.
M
New Wireless Solutions® Packaging
Cell/PCS Glass Mt. Antenna, M/U
List: $58.70
T1: 24.54
T2: 23.90
*Free with minimum purchase.
T3: 23.48
Glass Mount Antenna
What’s New?
The redesigned display racks
require no tools to assemble and
use specially designed peg hooks
that complement the new packaging design. They are available in
two standard sizes—4- or 7-foot
racks—and are fully customizable
to fit any retail environment.
The systems now include
all-new clamshell packaging
and art cards that really stand
out and increase product visibility. In addition, we’ve added
compatibility stickers to every
product package.
You spoke, we listened.
We launched a new and improved packaging and merchandising system.
OEM Packaging
TESSCO’s new systems work
with both OEM and Wireless
Solutions® programs. Look for these
brand-name OEM handsets when
selecting your customized system.
• Motorola®
• Samsung®
• Nokia®
• LG®
• Kyocera®
• Sony Ericsson®
• Audiovox®
For your premium aftermarket
needs, select TESSCO’s Wireless
Solutions® brand program. This
high-quality product line continuously meets or exceeds industry
quality expectation. It is available
for an extensive line of phone
TESSCO’s new and improved packaging and merchandising systems were
redesigned to accommodate your requests for an easier-to-assemble merchandising system. TESSCO’s strategic matrix design is proven to increase
your accessory sales by helping to drive impulse and multiple purchases.
®
The new systems are tailored to OEM product or Wireless Solutions
—a quality-engineered and tested accessory alternative.
Call 800-955-9997 now or visit us at
www.tessco.com/retail for more information.
Wireless Solutions® Packaging
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®
The only complete solution for your mobile phone:
• Dial Up and stay connected while on the go
• Surf the Web using your cell phone as a wireless modem
• Quickly edit and upload data to your mobile phone • Import/Export contacts in your Palm® & Outlook®
• Easily transfer data to a new phone in seconds
• Personalize your mobile phone with ring tones & pictures
• Store your contact data conveniently in one place
• Share common contact lists with others
Phone Book Manager
Data Connect*
Interfaces with:
• ACT!™
• Microsoft Outlook®
• Outlook Express®
• Palm Desktop®
• PDA Software
Ring Tone Composer*
SMS Manager*
Welcome Screen Editor*
*Data Connect, Ring Tone Composer, SMS Manager and Welcome Screen Editor based on phone model
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®
Synchronize Your PC and Motorola Phone with PhoneTools®
otorola, Inc. recently
M announced
its new PC
software application, mobile
PhoneTools®, designed for use
with select Motorola phones.
This powerful application helps
people get connected, stay in
touch and get organized easier
than ever before. Motorola
mobile PhoneTools® lets you
access the Internet, send and
receive both SMS text messages
and e-mail, manage your phonebook and synchronize both contacts and appointments between
your PC and mobile phone.
With the advent of highspeed, 2.5G wireless data networks like GPRS and CDMA 1X,
and the movement toward even
faster data rates with 3G networks, the mobile phone has
become a much more powerful
tool in the business traveler productivity arsenal. Motorola
mobile PhoneTools® gives its
users the freedom to travel across
the globe and stay productive
wherever they go—it is the must
have accessory for the mobile
road warrior!
The application has an easyto-use interface, patterned after
the mobile phone to which their
PC is connected. Just install the
software, connect your phone to
the PC with a Motorola data
cable and an image or “skin” of
your phone will appear on your
desktop. This “skin” contains a
toolbar which provides access to
some of the more powerful features of their handset and also
provides users with the ability to
monitor the battery level and
signal strength of their mobile
phone on the PC. Internet
access has never been easier
since mobile PhoneTools®
already comes preconfigured
with data network settings for
most major wireless operators.
This helps get people on line
faster and reduces the need to
call customer service for the
proper settings. The convenient
email interface also lets you read
email headers on the go and
allows you to selectively download only the most important
ones that you want to store. SMS
text messaging is also a snap
thanks to the intuitive messaging interface on mobile
PhoneTools®. Send text messages
to contacts within your address
book or just type in a number,
reply to inbound messages and
send messages to groups of contacts all from your PC. Get your
life organized by sharing both
contact and calendar information between your PC and
mobile phone. Motorola mobile
PhoneTools® is compatible with
Microsoft Outlook Express,
PhoneTools® Software with RS232 Cable
PhoneTools® Software with mini USB Cable
Outlook 97/98/2000 and 2002
(XP), and Lotus Notes, plus it
adds its own standalone contact
and calendar information management software, giving added
convenience and flexibility to
users. The two-pane contact
management window also lets
you selectively manage only
those contacts you wish to synchronize with your mobile
phone. The information icon
within mobile PhoneTools® also
gives users easy access to their
handset model number, software version and serial number.
A multimedia version of
Motorola mobile PhoneTools®
is planned for later this year,
which will add the ability to
manage and share user generated
images, ring tones and video
clips between your PC and select
new Motorola mobile phones,
along with a fun to use interface
for composing, sending and
receiving both EMS and MMS
messages from your PC. Take
pictures from your PC, transfer
them to your mobile phone and
send them to your friends. For
the music lovers, create your
PhoneTools® Software with USB Cable
own ring tones and download
them into your phone.
The Motorola mobile
PhoneTools® PC application is
available as a bundle with a USB,
Mini USB or Serial data cable, as
a standalone CD and via download from hellomoto.com. It is
designed for use with the
Motorola V60i, V60x, V60p,
V66i, V120e, V120x, T720c,
T720g, T720i, T721, T722, T730,
C331t, C331g, C332t, C332g,
C333c, C333g, C350g and C353t
mobile phones.
Install, Test and Maintenance
At $2,100
This Portable
2GHz RF
Analyzer
Replaces
Most
$20,000
Models
O f
V i r g i n i a
PhoneTools® Skin
Visit TESSCO.com ® or call 800955-9997 for additional Motorola
mobile phone accessories.
USB Mobile Phone Tool
List: $60.00
T1: 29.50
T2:
28.55
T3: 26.41
SERIAL-Mobile Phone Tool
List: $60.00
T1: 46.58
T2:
45.08
T3: 41.70
Mini USB-Mobile Phone Tool
List: $50.00
T1: 24.84
T2:
24.04
T3: 22.24
CD ONLY-Mobile Phone Tool
List: $50.00
T1: 46.57
T2:
45.07
T3: 41.69
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Install, Test and Maintenance
®
Tool Kits for Every Installation
he premise installer kit is
Wireless Solutions® most
versatile and complete kit for the
installation and maintenance of
communications systems. Use
this kit to service and install voice
and data circuits, phone switches,
data communications networks,
computers and telephone packets. Piecing together special tools
and equipment for these unique
applications is no longer necessary when you choose this preselected assortment.
Over 100 essentials are featured
in this kit so the right tool is
always at your fingertips. Special
installation tools include a 3/8inch electric drill, fish tape, type66 punch-down tool, wire
wrapping tools and staple guns.
All the tools and equipment listed
below are arranged on two removable pallets. Tools are housed in a
gray, high-density polyethylene
case and are made in the USA.
For a complete list of tools
included in this kit, visit
TESSCO.com®.
T
Wireless Solutions® BTX
heavy-duty pliers and cutters
are hot drop-forged, chrome
vanadium steel alloy that are
induction-hardened and handfinished to take the everyday
wear-and-tear of professional use
in the field.
They feature
ergonomic,
BTX Curved Nose Pliers bi-composite,
(469399)
cushion-grip
handles that
reduce hand
fatigue and
BTX Long Nose Pliers provide a sure
(433344)
grip. All cutters and pliers
have been
tested and
exceed DIN
BTX Cable Cutters
(490380)
standards.
See pages 1569 and 1578 in your
2003 Solutions Guide.
BTX Curved Nose Pliers, 6”
List: $15.75
T1: 14.07
T2:
12.92
T3: 12.31
BTX Long Nose Pliers, 8”
List: $17.60
T1: 15.71
T2:
14.43
T3: 13.74
BTX Diagonal Cable Cutters, 6”
List: $15.55
T1: 13.86
T2:
12.73
T3: 12.13
Premise Installer Kit
Premise Installer Kit
List: $1,688.60
T1: 1,688.57
T2: 1,646.36
T3: 1,604.15
Wireless Solutions® tools for
the 21st century feature an
ergonomic design for optimum
comfort. Specially crafted, this
datacom kit includes seven
assorted nut drivers, from 3/16
inch to 5/8 inch, made from
high-density, carbon-infused
polyethylene. How strong is this
material? The tools are handmade from the same material
used on the B-1 bombers. The
crimper is precision cut from
structural aircraft aluminum and
features blue ergonomic, comfort-grip handles and is rated for
50,000 crimps. The crimp head
includes a RG58, RG59, RG62
BNC/TNC three-cavity hex die.
Your nine-piece kit is secured in a
ballistic-nylon roll-up case. All
are made in the USA.
Solutions Guide.
Datacom Kit
Datacom Kit, 9-Pc.
List: $312.70
T1: 279.25
T2: 252.04
T3: 237.03
Have you ever been in the
field and found you couldn’t
extract a screw because you
didn’t have the correct screwdriver in your kit? The Wireless
Solutions® 52-in-1 multifunction
screwdriver solves this problem
and puts 52 tools as close as your
fingertips. You get 24 full-size
and 24 stubby screwdrivers, 2
full-size stubby nut drivers, plus
a magnetizer/demagnetizer. The
handle stores the following bits:
• Phillips bits - #0, #1, #2, #3;
• Slotted bits - #4, #8, #10, #12;
• Torx® bits - T7, T8, T9, T10,
T15, T20, T25, T27, T30, T40;
• Square recess bits - #0, #1,
#2, #3;
• Clutch wing nut driver 5/32 inch, 3/16 inch;
• Extensions - 2 full and
1 stubby nut driver; plus a
• Magnetizer/demagnetizer.
Solutions Guide.
52-in-1 Quick Change Screwdriver
52-in-1 Quick Change Screwdriver
List: $17.50
T1: 16.09
T2:
14.72
T3: 12.96
Perfect for your tool kit or
bench, the Wireless Solutions®
100-piece industrial bit kit
provides 92 industrial 1/4-inch
drive bits and extensions to meet
your job at hand. Made from
high-grade S-2 tool steel these
1/4-inch hex drive bits are
designed for screwdrivers, torque
drivers, and variable-speed drills.
The professional bit kit includes
the following 1/4” drive hex bits:
• Clutch - #1, #2, #3;
• Phillips - #0, #1, (5) #2, #3;
• Slotted bits - (2) 3mm, 4mm,
(2) 5mm, 5.5mm, 6mm,
6.5mm, 7mm, 8mm;
• Torx® bits - T8, T10, T15, T20,
T25, T27, T30, T40, T45;
• PoziDrv® - #0, #1, (5) #2;
• Spanner - #4, #6, #8, #10;
• Tri-Wings - #1, #2, #3, #4;
• Tamper-proof Torx® - T8, T10,
T15, T20, T25, T27, T30,
T35, T40;
• Fractional Tamper-proof
Torx® - 2mm, 2.5mm, 3mm,
4mm, 5mm, 6mm, and 5/64”,
3/32”, 7/64”, 1/8”, 9/64”, 5/32”;
• Torque Set - #6, #8, #10;
• Extensions - 1/4” Sq. x 1/4”
Sq. x 1” and 2”;
• Square Recess - #0, #1, #2, #3;
• Hex, metric - 1.5mm, 2mm,
2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm,
5.5mm, 6mm, 8mm; and
• Spline - M5, M6, M8.
Solutions Guide.
• Durable GT-Series Aluminum Tools lift and cut the
outer jacket preventing both damage to the outer
conductor and accidental cuts on fingers.
• Spring loaded tool snaps onto cable with one hand
and stays in place.
• Handle provides leverage for initial bite into jacket
and pivots to work around adjacent cables.
• A single 360° rotation of the tool removes the required
amount of jacket for all standard grounding kits.
• Tools work with cables by all manufacturers.
• See page 1558 of the 2003 Solutions Guide for
part numbers.
PATENT PENDING
Portable 3.3 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
Operates on LAN and Bluetooth Systems
+K Precision’s Model 2650 (TESSCO Part No. 450400) handB held
spectrum analyzer is ideal for the evaluation of W-CDMA,
CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, Wireless LAN, 802.11 and Bluetooth
systems. This new model was designed to be the most costeffectivespectrum analyzer on the market for quick and easy highprecision signal measurements.
Features include:
• Measuring frequency range from
50 KHz to 3.3 GHz
• Auto-tuning function
• Channel power measurements
• Adjacent channel power measurements
• Occupied bandwidth measurements
• Electric field-strength measurements
• Magnetic field-strength measurements
• Dimensions: 6.4” W x 2.8” D x10.2” H
Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373
Industrial Bit Kit
List: $4,495.00
T1: 4,472.53
T2: 4,450.05
T3: 4,450.05
Industrial Bit Kit, 100-Pc.
List: $21.55
T1: 19.85
T2:
18.17
T3: 15.99
TESSCO Offers
Hands-on T1 Training
Aug. 5/6
Hunt Valley, MD
Sept. 16/17
Reno, NV
Please contact Tom Boyle at 410229-1228 for additional information.
Rugged ESA Series Spectrum Analyzers for Bench, Line or Field
gilent’s ESA series of
A portable
spectrum analyzers offer a flexible range of solutions for R&D, manufacturing
and field service. For basic spectrum analysis, the affordable
ESA-L series provides a great
combination of speed and
accuracy available in three frequency ranges 1.5 GHz, 3.0 GHz
and 26.5 GHz. For flexibility in
the future, the ESA-E series cover
five frequency ranges and
provides a constantly expanding
set of features and measurement
capabilities. The six-slot card
cage measurement platform and
downloadable personalities
allow the ESA-E to meet specific
testing requirements for such
applications as GSM/GPRS,
cdmaOne, Bluetooth and other
modulation analysis.
For fieldwork, the rugged ESA
analyzers feature a rubber-encased
frame and a weather-resistant
option enables cordless operation
for up to 1.9 hours. See page 1408
in your 2003 Solutions Guide.
9 kHz to 3 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
List: $15,423.00 T1: 15,392.16
T2: 15,361.31 T3: 15,330.47
ESA-series of Spectrum Analyzers
front panel that allows operation
in rain and high humidity. A
snap-on, rechargeable battery
Leasing
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Business Briefs
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Manage Your Working Capital with
TESSCO’s Credit and Financing Solutions
Maxrad’s Hanus Leadership Award
Goes to TESSCO’s Robert Barnhill, Jr.
uring its 25-year anniversary celebration in Las
Vegas, antenna manufacturer MAXRAD, Inc. presented
the 2003 George M. Hanus
Award to Robert B. Barnhill, Jr.
in recognition for his leadership
and contributions in the wireless
communications industry.
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Share the values and
beliefs of MAXRAD and
its founder, George M.
Hanus, in providing superior value, the highest
quality and superb
customer service. These
beliefs would have been
demonstrated throughout
the recipient’s career and
professional practices.
Has or is providing a significant contribution to
the growth and development of the wireless communications industry.
Has or is providing a
significant contribution
to the success of MAXRAD
as a premier supplier in
the wireless communications industry.
This year’s winner is founder,
chairman and chief executive
officer of TESSCO Technologies.
Robert Barnhill, Jr. holds a BS
degree in electrical engineering
from Cornell University and
a master’s degree in business
administration from the
Wharton School of Business at
the University of Pennsylvania.
After working for Bendix
Corporation and TRW
Electronics, Mr. Barnhill served
in the Air National Guard,
specializing in airborne navigational systems. He then joined
2
3
The annual George M. Hanus
award was established in 1998 in
memory of MAXRAD’s founder,
and has since been presented
to distinguished members of
the wireless communications
industry. The award includes a
$1,000 scholarship presented
to a technical school selected by
the honoree. Recipients of this
prestigious award must meet the
following criteria:
Refurbished
and Used Test
Equipment…
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• Are there times when a photo just isn’t good enough?
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reading its dimensions?
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in order to choose the right one?
capital constraints to influence
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Getting the test equipment
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goals without compromising their
future success. The ability of preowned test-equipment suppliers to
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TESSCO recognizes the value
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providing you with customized
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Our partnership with a large,
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his father at the Towson
Engineering Sales and Service
Company, an electronic manufacturer’s representative. Seeing
the opportunity to offer customers a single point of supply,
Mr. Barnhill developed the total
source business concept and
refounded TESSCO in 1982,
where he combined his interests
in engineering, radio communications, distribution and logistics, and intense customer focus.
Mr. Barnhill was awarded
Ernst & Young’s 1995 Entrepreneur
of the Year and has served on the
boards of the Provident Bank of
Maryland (NASDAQ: PBKS) and
Polk Audio. He currently serves
on the Board of Directors of the
University of Maryland Shock
Trauma Center, and is a member
of the World President’s
Organization and the Chief
Executives Organization. He is a
Fellow of The Radio Club of
America, and was Vice Chairman
and member of the Board of
Directors and Executive
Committee of the Personal
Communications Industry
Association. In 2002, Mr. Barnhill
completed the 10-year curriculum for the President’s Program
in Leadership at the Harvard
Business School. He has three
sons and lives with his wife Janet
in Baltimore, Maryland.
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ESSCO’s 30-Day Money-
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To operate your business, you
must have the proper equipment. Equipment helps you
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Leasing, not buying, is the
most efficient and profitable
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It satisfies your needs without
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becomes an extension of your
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Leasing becomes a new source of
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TESSCO offers three basic
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In addition to these plans, we
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Congratulations to the following winners!
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Fact #1: Credit market conditions remain a challenge for
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Fact #3: You need financing to
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Solution: TESSCO has added
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Also available:
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®
Hand-held Field
Test Solutions
Require Only a
Few Keystrokes
Anritsu Company continues to
develop innovative hand-held
field test solutions for technicians responsible for the installation and maintenance of wireless
networks. The company’s latest
introduction, Cell MasterTM,
addresses the needs of RF engineers, maintenance personnel,
and cell site technicians responsible for the deployment, maintenance, troubleshooting and
optimization of 2.5G and 3G
base stations and networks.
Combining the functionality of a
cable and antenna analyzer,
spectrum analyzer, power meter
and T1/E1 analyzer in a durable
instrument that is less than five
pounds, Cell Master allows users
to perform a wide array of verification tests and signal analyses
with only a few keystrokes.
Cell Master is designed to conduct diagnostics and verification
of base station RF cable feed-line
and antenna systems; over-the-air
signal identification; interference
analysis; power measurement;
and voice/data traffic error and
fault location of T1 and E1 circuits. Most of these measurements can be conducted in real
time with only the push of a single button. Similarly, Cell Master
provides one-button measurement set-ups and channel selection to simplify operation. It is
designed with a multilingual user
interface so that screen images
and messages can be displayed in
any of six languages—English,
French, Chinese, Japanese,
Spanish or German.
Ease of use carries over to
other functions of Cell Master as
well. Results can be viewed in
simple Pass/Fail format or a
graphical interpretation to eliminate the need for extensive user
training. Twenty-five test set-ups
can be stored into Cell Master
not only to simplify measurements, but also to assure accuracy and repeatability.
Cell Master has vector corrected >42 dB directivity after
calibration, which results in the
industry’s best measurement
accuracy when conducting cable
and antenna return loss measurements. Users can select between
130, 259, or 517 data points to
assure optimal resolution and
fault locations. Cell Master has
<500 millisecond sweeps for easier identification of intermittent,
real-time problems, as well as
±0.5 dB (typical) amplitude accuracy for unmatched accuracy in
channel power and adjacent
channel power measurements.
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The proven leader in
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The ideal on-site survey
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spectrum analysis
anywhere, anytime.
CELL MASTER™
The ultimate tool for cell
site technicians providing
complete antenna, cable,
and base station analysis.
TESSCO Part. No. 437171
TESSCO Part No,. 475403
Introducing application
specific solutions for
the RF and Microwave
Field Testing Industry
Field proven leader of
application specific
Handheld RF and
Microwave Analyzers
now provides a family of
handheld solutions for all
of your cell site needs.
Once again, Anritsu has
set the standard with
this array of application
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• Field Proven
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• Anritsu Quality
When you need Anritsu
precision and quality in a
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800-472-7373, or visit
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S331C Site Master
SiteMaster
MS2712
SiteMaster
MS2711B Spectrum Master
MT8212A Cell Master
MS2712
SpectrumMaster
SpectrumMaster
MS2712
CellMaster
CellMaster
A Family of Measuring Tools
Discover What’s Possible®
Measurement accuracy and
simplicity in operation can also
be found in the other members of
Anritsu’s family of hand-held test
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