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TWJ_104 10/1/03 11:48 AM Page 1
THE WIRELESS JOURNAL
®
VOLUME
VOLUME 10
7 // NO.
NO.44
TESSCO News and Product Review for Wireless Communications Professionals
OCT / NOV / DEC 2000
2003
The Wireless Internet is Alive and Well!
By Chris Johnston, director of marketing, Radiall/Larsen Antenna Technologies
t looks like we’ll be surfing the
wireless Internet on our laptops, not our cell phones. The
handset form factor and the
painfully slow evolution of widearea networks to achieve their
promise of 2.5G (GPRS) and eventually 3G (UMTS) have led to the
recent strong growth of wireless
local area networks (WLANs) in
many areas of industry and government—especially systems conforming to the 802.11b standard.
Also known as Wi-Fi, 802.11b
describes two basic pieces of
equipment that, in concert, enable
a portable computer to access a
conventional network. First is the
transceiver module within the
laptop computer which complements or replaces the conventional Ethernet adapter and the
cable that would otherwise connect the computer to the network
access point. Second is the wireless
access point or base station, which
takes the form of one or more
802.11b-equipped devices.
The market demand looks very
bright for wireless networks. One
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Testing
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Aerosol
Replacements
indication is the Yankee Group
2002 Corporate Wireless Survey,
which states that 25 percent of all
enterprise workers are considered
mobile, spending more than 20
percent of their time away from
their workspace. This equates to
40 million professionals in the U.S.
who need access to the Internet or
their corporate intranet and e-mail
servers. This market demand can be
seen in the success of some wireless
Internet service providers (WISPs)
such as T-Mobile of Bellevue,
Washington. Through agreements
with companies such as Starbucks
Coffee, American Airlines, United
Airlines, and Borders bookstores,
T-Mobile is on track to meet its target
of being available in over 2,000
locations by the end of the year.
Local municipalities are also
showing strong demand for wireless
connectivity. Homeland security
has led many cities to use IP-based
technology in potentially vulnerable areas. For example, cities are
installing digital cameras with wireless feeds to monitor traffic lights,
public buildings, sports venues, and
Market Focus
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Minimize your cost per cut
by selecting the proper
tool for each application.
See page 2
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Poor coaxial connections
can diminish signal
strength. Discover the
pros and cons of crimp
vs. solder connections.
See page 3
Figure 1
Figure 2
other large public gathering areas
where effective visibility is needed
if police must be called into action.
With broadband wireless access, a
patrol vehicle’s mobile data computer (MDC) can be updated with
current department files as well as
live video feeds. Municipalities also
use supervisory control and data
acquisition systems (SCADA) for
such things as sewage treatment
plants and flood-control systems.
Historically, these systems got by
with 900 MHz radio systems.
However, today’s systems have
feature-rich monitoring capabilities requiring higher bandwidths.
Wireless LANs provide a quickly
deployable, cost-effective solution.
Network Infrastructure
In addition to transceiver modules and wireless access points,
WLAN infrastructures contain a
series of antennas which direct
radio frequency (RF) into an area
in the specific coverage pattern
best suited to individual site
requirements. Two types of antennas are typically used in WLAN
applications—onmidirectional and
directional. Omnidirectional
antennas provide a 360-degree,
doughnut-shaped coverage pattern on the horizontal plane, ideal
for square or close-to-square areas
(Figure 1). Directional antennas
concentrate coverage in one conicalshaped pattern (Figure 2). Antennapattern directionality (continued on page 2)
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Mobile Devices &
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EPA Phase-Out of HCFC-141b
he EPA has phased out the most widely used
aerosol solvent in the electronics industry,
HCFC-141b, of which an estimated 9 million pounds was used for cleaning last year alone.
New replacements are now available which actually
perform better, are more eco-friendly and more efficient in terms of total usage cost.
Acting under Title VI of the Clean Air Act and to
meet the requirements of the Montreal Protocol,
the EPA stopped all production for domestic consumption of HCFC-141b due to its ozone depletion
factor on December 31, 2002. As a result, many
companies are searching for new solvents to
By Steve Cook, lab manager, Techspray, L.P.
replace this popular cleaner.
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Common HCFC-141b Applications
HCFC-141b was popular because of its nonflammability, rapid evaporation, good
cleaning efficiency, and moderate plastic compatibility. Solvent blends that are composed mainly of HCFC-141b are common in the following applications:
• Field service in a wide variety of industries such as power utilities and elevator
repair and maintenance
• Contacts, switch boxes, and traffic light signals in the transportation industry
(railroads, subway systems)
• Military and aviation electronic parts
• Any application using live relays, contacts or circuitry that needs to be maintained and cleaned of carbon dust particles, oils, and grease (continued on page 2)
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Development Pipeline
Full of New Network
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By Julie Murray, director of strategic accounts, Test-Um, Inc.
he fast-growing datacom and networking marketplace has generated new sources for high-quality
testing equipment. By listening to existing
customers and actively exploring the needs of potential
customers, the fastest-growing of these recently established network test equipment manufacturers have
guided product concept, design and introduction.
The product development pipeline is full of new and
exciting products specifically designed for data and
network markets.
For example, in 2002,
the industry demand
for cable-length measurement capabilities, as
well as wire-mapping
and wiring faultfinding,
brought powerful new
features to the mid-level
testing market. Category 5 cable testers changed end
users’ expectations of what they could get for their
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(continued on page 2)
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Market Focus
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Development
Pipeline
Full of New
Network
Test
Instruments
(continued from page 1)
testing dollars. Powerful,
unique features were made
affordable for even the smallest contractor or installer.
This success engendered a
great deal of comment from
end users, who then
demanded a full-function
cable tester, with the ability
to test and reconfigure their
existing network runs and
devices. Network administrators in hospitals, universities,
businesses, and factory floors
all wanted something that
would help them keep their
networks running smoothly
and efficiently as the network
changed and grew. And, they
wanted it for under $500.
In February of 2003, the
first instrument that combines a world-class CAT 5
tester/verifier with a fullfledged network management
tool to access active networks
and identify physical layer
problems within the network
found an eager market, a
direct result of customer
inquiries and suggestions.
This type of tester not only
tests cable for opens, shorts,
miswires and split pairs, but it
also accesses network devices,
IP addresses, shows port services to identify network capabilities and pings devices to
find locations and connections. It comes with a set of
remote identifiers, so a multiple-node network can be
accurately wire-mapped and
each user can be identified
and tagged correctly.
The product development
pipeline is full of valuable
new test products that will
see the light of day in 2004.
Security-conscious and technology-driven end users
should look for the release of
new products at an aggressive
rate that will keep them at
the leading edge of the test,
talk and trace markets. For
more information on low-cost,
high-functionality network and
datacom test equipment, see
Test-Um’s advertisement on
page 22.
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The Wireless Internet
is Alive and Well!
and send data up to 54 Mbps using
OFDM (orthogonal frequency division
multiplexing) while the 802.11b radios
transmit at 2.4 GHZ and send data up to
11 Mbps using DSSS (direct sequence
spread spectrum). As explained below,
the 802.11a physical layer is further segmented which directly impacts antenna
design criteria.
The operating frequencies of 802.11a
in the United States fall into the
Unlicensed National Information
Infrastructure (U-NII) bands: 5.15-5.25
GHz, 5.25-5.35 GHz, and 5.725-5.825
GHz. Within this spectrum, there are
twelve 20 MHz channels, and each
band has different output power limits.
For reference, Code of Federal Regulations,
Title 47, Section 15.407,
regulates these frequencies in the United
States. The FCC Title 47, Section 15.407
regulation can be summarized as follows.
For the band 5.15-5.25 GHz, the peak
transmit power over the frequency band
of operation shall not exceed 50 mW
(i.e. terminal operations). For the band 5.255.35 GHz, the peak transmit power over the
is specified by the angle of the beam width,
typically from 15 to 90 degrees. Directional
antennas are ideal for elongated areas,
corners, and outdoor point-to-point
applications.
Proper antenna positioning and installation ensure the best coverage and service.
For indoor applications, antennas should
be mounted as high and clear of obstructions
as possible. If possible, mount on or close to
the ceiling, at least two feet from sprinkler
heads and metal lighting fixtures. For both
indoor and outdoor applications, try to keep
RF cables as short as possible to minimize RF
loss. Try to place the access point as close to
the antenna as possible by bringing the
Ethernet cable to the access point.
Further understanding of wireless LANs
can be gained by a review of the protocol
specifications. Wireless LANs operate primarily in unlicensed frequency bands. In June
1997, the IEEE developed the mechanics of
the 802.11 protocol which has gone on to
become the dominant wireless LAN protocol.
Further revisions yielded the development of
802.11b in 1999 and 802.11a in 2001. The
802.11a radios transmit in the 5 GHz range
frequency band of operation shall not
exceed 250 mW (i.e. mid-base operations).
For the band 5.725-8.825 GHz, the peak
transmit power over the frequency band
of operation shall not exceed 1 W (i.e. base
station operations).
To learn more about 802.11a/b WLAN
antenna products to accommodate a variety of
WLAN infrastructure applications, see the
Radiall/Larsen advertisement on page 9.
Select Electronic Assembly Pliers
Carefully to Cut Costs Per Cut
hen selecting electronic cutting
pliers, you should attempt to
minimize your cost per cut by
selecting the proper tool for each application. The type of cut, cutting area access,
cutting edge quality and user preference
will influence your choice.
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Type of Cut
Electronic pliers are available with cutting
edge angles that produce standard, semi-flush
and flush cuts. These terms refer to the
amount of “pinch” left on the tip of a wire
after it has been cut.
Cutting Area Access
Access to cutting areas can determine the
shape and thickness of the cutting head.
Tight clearances around the cutting area, the
need to reach over in-place components or
to work from directly above, and visibility
requirements are all factors which will affect
your choice of a tool. However, it is important to recognize that head shape and thickness are directly related to cutting edge life.
Head Shape Always select a cutter with the
largest head that will meet your particular
cutting requirements. It is a proven fact that
more material behind the cutting edges
gives more cuts and longer life.
Standard cutting edges should be used for
applications that are not sensitive to either
the amount of shock transmitted through
the wire to the component (during cutting)
or to the amount of pinch left on the wire tip
(after cutting).
Semi-flush edges can be employed for most
applications. They reduce shock transmittal
and wire tip pinch.
Flush edges should be selected only for
delicate applications, which require minimal
shock transmittal and wire tip pinch. Flush
cutters produce a clean cut, which facilitates
soldering and increases connection reliability. With small cutting edge angles, the life
of flush cutters is substantially less than
that of semi-flush cutters. The larger the
cutting edge angle, the more cuts you can
expect from the tool. For electronic assembly
work, the semi-flush cutter is often the most
cost-effective choice.
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Oval head cutters are the most versatile.
They have the most material behind the cutting edges, and last longest. Tapered and
angled head cutters should be selected only
when access to the cutting area is limited.
These cutters have less head mass, and provide proportionally fewer cuts.
Head Thickness Head thickness is related to
cutting life in the same way as head shape.
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Cutting pliers with thicker heads also last
longer. Whenever possible, use pliers with
standard head thickness. Relieved head
designs should be chosen only to accommodate difficult access problems.
Cutting Edge Quality
The quality of a pair of cutting pliers can
be determined by visual inspection. The
blades should meet smoothly and evenly at
the tips. From a point just behind the tips to
the joint, an increasing amount of light
should be visible. A precision tip interface
assures clean cutting of fine wires, while the
“no contact” area behind the tips extends
cutter life by allowing the tips to continue to
meet as they wear.
User Preference
Other considerations can be a matter of
personal preference. Handle shape, grip
color, grip material, spring tension and leverage ratio are usually related to user comfort.
Proper spring tension will allow pliers to
open and close with minimum effort.
Finally, pliers with high leverage ratios provide the greatest ease of use and the longest
life. See pages 1568-1580 in your 2003
Solutions Guide or visit TESSCO.com® for a complete assortment of pliers.
Lab Evaluation Overview
Trans Having evaluated over 100 different solvents and
solvent blends, trans-1,2-dichloroethylene (trans), produced
by PPG, showed the best overall performance across all
categories. Trans is a rapidly evaporating, moderately priced
solvent that exhibits excellent cleaning power. Blended with
various nonflammable solvents, trans provides the backbone
for nearly every viable alternative.
The best-performing blend is a combination of trans
and HFC-245fa. This nonflammable aerosol performs better
than comparable HCFC-141b-based blends with 32 percent
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Market Focus
Crimp
vs. Solder
CONNECTIONS:
Pros & Cons
By Connie Jones, director of
product management, RF Industries
Connections More
Vital Than Ever
oday, a flawed coaxial connection
can severely reduce performance
on digital systems like ThinNET
(EtherNET), wireless networks like WiFi
and WLANs and high-end video like
SDTV, DTV and HDTV. Just a few years
ago, a poorly installed connector might
have yielded a loss of 1 dB or less on a
CCTV system, but now the same bad
connection can yield a 10 dB loss on a
T
modern >1 GHz system. That could
mean a loss of up to two-thirds of the
signal because of a poor connection.
When building coaxial connections
and cable assemblies, several factors will
determine your success. First, make sure
your connectors and cable are compatible
in size and impedance. Then, whatever
your attachment method, you must bring
the right tools and skills to the table.
Good tools are not optional. You will
need a solder iron, flux and tips; a crimp
Solder: This fabrication method is considered more labor-intensive
because the connector's center contact is soldered to the cable’s inner conductor.
Performed properly, it is one of the most reliable connections and can be used
on cable with solid or stranded center conductors. If metals and plating of contact and cable are compatible and solderable, and, if the technician is skilled in
this type of installation, solder connections can be expected to perform for long
periods of use.
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handle and proper dies; a coax stripper
designed for your cable; a cable cutter
with a curved blade to prevent deforming
the coax; and a cable tester.
Installing the connector’s center contact to the cable’s center conductor is
more reliably achieved using either solder
or crimp methods. Push-on, twist-on or
wire-wrap methods can be very problematic and should not be considered for any
assembly needed to perform over 1 GHz.
Both crimp and solder types of connection create solid mechanical and electrical
connections. Whichever method is used,
however, you must practice your technique.
Some technicians prefer a combination of the two contact installation methods when an assembly will be used in
rough conditions or when assembling
test probes. The contact connection is
first carefully crimped and then solder is
flowed into it. Although this technique
can be difficult to master, it creates a con-
nection that will never fail except under
conditions of extreme mechanical damage or heat. Never crimp a soldered joint!
Solder has no compression strength.
Whichever attachment method is
used, the cable must first be carefully prepared and stripped according to installation instructions for your connector.
• Jacket, braid and dielectric should be
stripped at 90 degrees.
• Materials cannot be damaged or distorted.
• Braid diameter should be less than
cable jacket diameter.
• Braid strands must
be completely and
cleanly stripped to
prevent shorting.
• Any flare on cable center conductor
and braid is acceptable only if it can
be twisted back into position prior
to assembly.
Crimp-on: This method has always been the workhorse of the industry, and is
probably the most frequently used method of terminating connectors on coax cable.
When crimping contacts and ferrules, careful selection of tools is critical. It is an investment of time and money, which increases productivity while decreasing effort. Use a
ratchet crimp tool or, if you anticipate thousands of crimps over the tool’s anticipated
use, invest in a heavy-duty, piston-driven crimp handle. Select the correct crimping die
for your cable, connector and crimp handle.
Solder method advantages:
Solder technique tips:
Crimp method advantages:
Crimp technique tips:
• Tooling is simple. The main tool is a
low-wattage solder iron with an
assortment of tips, aided by a vise to
hold the work in place while applying
solder. Beyond that, the materials
consumed are solder and flux.
PREFERRED:
• Installation time is reduced. An
experienced technician needs about
15 seconds to install a crimp-crimp connector, reducing the time required to
create cable assemblies—very important in today’s cabling market where
time is of the essence and fewer technicians are being asked to maintain more
and more equipment. Digital video,
computer and network cabling is
almost universally crimped today.
PREFERRED:
• Crimped connections, done correctly,
can be superior to soldered connections.
• Select the proper connector for the
coax you are using. A tight fit on the
inner conductor before crimp and the
proper ratio of ferrule stud ID to cable
dielectric OD and ferrule stud OD to
ferrule ID is important to avoid a substandard crimp.
• Soldering is much more tolerant of a
less than optimum technique.
• Solder around
joint is smooth
and shiny.
• Solder flow is confined to joint
region.
• Solder hole is filled flush with outside
pin surface.
• Soldering may allow you use of cable
that has a smaller center conductor
OD than that for which the connector was designed. In this case, crimping cannot create a tight bond and
solder is the only viable alternative.
AVOID:
• Solder fill is less
than preferred
75 percent minimum as indicated by visible braid in solder hole.
This cavity changes the contour of the
contact and electricals will be affected.
Solder method disadvantages:
• Soldering requires more time.
• “Cold” solder joints can cause
problems if the connector is not
soldered properly to the cable,
observing solder flow through
the contact solder hole.
• Excess solder has
flowed onto the
body of the contact, changing
the contour of the pin, affecting the
electricals.
• Soldered joints between contact
and center conductor can work
harden if subjected to excessive
vibration during use and develop
microcracks followed by solder
fatigue.
• Heat must be
controlled during the soldering
process so that solder does not wick or
distort the cable dielectric.
Minor heat flaring may be acceptable so
long as it does not exceed OD + 20 percent. Flared dielectric or dielectric melted
around the pin will interfere with the
assembly of the connector and will not
meet interface requirements.
• Soldering can be inconsistent
and subject to failure as a result
of mechanical or temperature
stresses.
has the worst cleaning ability of all solvents and blends tested.
greater cleaning power. The high
amount of trans optimizes cleaning
efficiency with minimal cost impact,
while maintaining a low odor, good
evaporation rate, and a good
surface tension.
Genesolv® S-TZ is an azeotropic
trans/245 blend with only 13 percent
trans. This product had the fastest evaporation rate, the lowest VOC content, but
HCFC-225 is VOC exempt, somewhat
plastic compatible, and a good cleaner.
Unfortunately, it is expensive relative to
HCFC-141b and the other solvents and
blends tested.
nPB is inexpensive and an effective cleaner,
but has a toxicity level that may be of concern when used outside a sealed system.
• A good crimp connection is gas tight
and won’t wick (sometimes referred to
as a cold weld).
• Like the solder method, it can be used
on solid or stranded conductors, and
provides a good mechanical and electrical connection.
Crimp method disadvantages:
• Crimped contacts cannot be
uncrimped and reinstalled; the
entire connector assembly must
be scrapped and replaced.
• A properly crimped
connector will be
slightly flared at
the mouth. Called
the bell-mouth condition, it helps
relieve stress on the coax. If you are
precutting for very large commercial
jobs, substantial savings can be gained
by having your supplier prepare your
cables in advance.
• Select the proper crimp die cavity for
your connector and contact. If the die
is too small, the crimp area will “dog
ear,” break, bend or distort. Coaxial
crimpers are designed to place the
pressure of the crimp evenly around
the connector or contact.
• Crimped connections on solid wire
can be poor and prone to failure,
unless crimped with the proper dies
using professional crimp handles.
AVOID:
• If done poorly,
the crimped
contact will not
seat properly
within the connector, taking the interface out of specification. Both signal
continuity and quality will suffer.
• Avoid double
crimping, known as “flagging” or “dog
ears,” especially
on the contact.
• Sometimes, although rarely and under
conditions of frequent flex, stranded
wire can shift within the crimped joint
and loosen. This occurs more frequently with clamp connectors than
connectors with crimped ferrule studs.
• Do not position
crimp die outside crimp area.
When building
coaxial connections and cable assemblies, carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages of
both solder and crimp connections for a
successful result. See the RF Industries
advertisement on page 6.
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while ensuring the best available
security for the government,
healthcare and enterprise markets.
The CN1050 is rich in onboard 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
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 onboard 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) 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 policymanagement servers. There are
no proprietary devices required.
The Colubris commitment to
providing highly secure functionality has been further addressed
Secure Wireless Access Point
with 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.
Wireless Access Point
List: $799.00
T1: 687.94
T2: 687.14
T3: 663.17
Product information and performance claims are provided by manufacturers. Pricing for reference only. See TESSCO.com® for latest pricing.
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Affordable,
High-Bandwidth
Wireless Fiber
Solutions
®
Setting New Standards for
Wireless Communication
The most significant change with the
NetLink i640 is the
wireless telephones
addition of a push-toare setting a new
talk (PTT) button on
standard for voice
the side of the handover Wi-Fi. The
set and a loudspeaker
NetLink i640 and
on the back. These
NetLink e340 wirefeatures allow the
less telephones
handset to function
incorporate more
like a traditional twofeatures and perway radio by utilizing
formance capabilities
IP multicast through
at lower prices.
the 802.11 network.
The NetLink i640
NetLink Wireless Telephones
The PTT feature prois designed for envivides eight different channels, or
ronments such as hospitals,
user groups, and is standard on
manufacturing plants, and retail
every NetLink i640 handset.
stores, and incorporates an
The NetLink e340 wireless
exclusive VoIP multicast pushtelephone is designed for the
to-talk capability with an integeneral office environment.
grated loudspeaker. The NetLink
Some of the NetLink i640’s durae340 is the smallest and lightest
bility and functionality has been
wireless VoIP handset available
traded off in order to make the
in the market. Designed for
NetLink e340 smaller, lighter,
general enterprise applications,
and lower priced. The NetLink
the NetLink e340 handset
e340 is targeted at enterprises
delivers advanced business
that are deploying wireless LAN
telephone features in a compact
technology and want to leverage
handset design.
that investment to support both
Both new NetLink wireless
voice and data applications.
telephones are fully compatible
Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800with 802.11b Wi-Fi networks
and support standard and propri- 472-7373 for more information.
etary IP telephony protocols.
Wireless Telephone, i640
They are also compatible with
Your Cost: $599.00
SpectraLink’s NetLink telephony
gateways to interface digitally
Wireless Telephone, e340
with traditional circuit-switched
Your Cost: $399.00
PBX systems.
Note: Batteries sold separately.
pectraLink's
S new
NetLink
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erabeam’s wireless fiber
T solutions
give enterprises
and service providers high bandwidth, high availability, security,
flexibility and speedy deployment—all at a lower total cost of
ownership and an unmatched
price-per-bit performance than
other high data rate technologies.
With fourth-generation
60 GHz millimeter wave radio
(MMW) and sophisticated
free-space optics (FSO) systems,
Terabeam offers affordable
solutions for high-bandwidth
applications requiring pointto-point connectivity of up to
99.999-percent* availability.
Terabeam wireless fiber can
be deployed in dense metro
environments to solve a variety
of LAN-to-LAN, disaster recovery,
and redundant link challenges
with little risk of interference.
The technology also supports
mobile wireless backhaul or
traffic aggregation and Wi-Fi
bridging applications with an
array of network interfaces,
including NxT1/E1, Fast
Ethernet, OC-3, OC-12 and
Gigabit Ethernet. Visit
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Terabeam’s carrier-grade, wireless fiber solutions extend
and optimize enterprise and carrier networks at lower overall costs than other high-data-rate technologies.
Ask your TESSCO representative about our Millimeter
Wave and Free Space Optics solutions today.
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theTerabeam logo and Gigalink™ are trademarks or registered
trademarks ofTerabeam Corporation.
Wireless Telephone and
Data Solutions for Rural Communities
*Based on site evaluation and
arlson Wireless Technologies Inc. manufactures and spe-
C cializes in providing integrated voice and data solutions to
environmental variables.
rural markets. Their point-to-point RuralConnect digital radio
transmits synchronous data specifically designed for easy integration with their PCM voice multiplexer POTS cards, leased line
cards, or any standard V.35 serial device such as a tiny bridge or
router for Ethernet data up to 512 kbps. The RuralConnect pointto-point systems are available in a variety of configurations:
• 2, 4, 6, or 8 POTS lines
• 4 or 8 four-wire leased lines
• 512 Kbps data only system
The following applications are
typical:
• Rural WLL telecommunications
• Security video and remote
data monitoring
• Calling center and Internet café
• Oil fields and offshore rigs
• Point-to-multipoint version
available soon!
RuralConnect Point-to-Point System
Certified
ESP Yagis Offer
Unmatched
Ten-Year Warranty
stron Wireless Technologies introduces their
new certified Enviro-Seal family
of yagi antennas. ESP antennas
are coated with aliphatic acrylic
urethane to maintain a glossy
finish and virtually eliminate
any chance of corrosion
throughout deployment, even
in the harshest environments.
Available in 800 and 900 MHz,
the feed system has been totally
encapsulated with a compound
to ensure no moisture problems
ever! Most importantly, the ESP
series is warranted from defects
of material or workmanship for
ten years. These antennas are
available in both black and
white. Visit TESSCO.com® for
more information.
A
RuralConnect digital radios
include:
• Unlicensed 2.4 and 5.8 GHz
• Range up to 30 miles
• Full-duplex, wire-line quality
• Low power consumption
• Integrated antenna
• One-year warranty
Trailblazer Voice/Data Radio Link Package
List: $6,900.00
T1: 6,900.00
T2: 6,900.00
T3: 6,693.00
E&M Leased Line Emulator Link Package
List: $6,900.00
T1: 6,900.00
T2: 6,900.00
T3: 6,693.00
TESSCO
Offers
Hands-on
Training
Courses
See page 22
ESP Antenna
Broad Range of Options
Solves DC-DC Challenges
EWMAR offers more
N than
40 standard models
of DC converters for mobile
and fixed site applications.
However, many stock models
can be customized to meet
particular application requirements. NEWMAR's factory
modifications program offers a
wide variety of options that allow
you to solve a myriad of DC-DC
application challenges.
Most commonly, NEWMAR
converters are used to step voltage down, allowing operation of
12-volt data and communications equipment on vehicles
with 24-, 36- or 72-volt battery
systems. But these converters
can also be modified for any
number of specialized applications at the factory and shipped
to you in a matter of days.
Some typical requests include
these options:
• Step voltage up from 12 to
24 volts
• Produce 24 or 32 volts from
36, 48, 72 or 110 VDC input
• Operate as a battery charger,
providing a reserve power
source
DC-DC Converters
• Diode isolation, allowing
parallel operation of multiple units to provide N+1
power redundancy for
critical equipment
• Fine-tuning of output to
nonstandard voltages for
equipment with specialized
input power requirements
(setting output at exactly
15.0 VDC, for instance)
See pages 1219-1221 in your
Solutions Guide for listings of
standard NEWMAR converters. If
you have special DC conversion
needs, contact your TESSCO
account representative to discuss
how NEWMAR can modify a converter to meet your specifications.
To order, visit
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MAXRAD Adds Grids to Its WISPerformance Antenna Line
More Compression with Less Effort
TM
ntenna manufacturer
A MAXRAD,
Inc. announced
the addition of a new series of
parabolic grid antennas to their
successful WISPerformance™
line of affordable wireless
Internet antenna solutions. The
new lineup comprises three new
models designed for use in wireless ISP applications requiring
minimum wind loading and
maximum durability.
“This new series directly
addresses the growing concern of
wireless Internet service providers
who’ve often sacrificed network
performance by purchasing low
quality parabolic antennas in
order to provide affordable service," commented Larry Bess,
MAXRAD’s VP of Marketing.
“The WISPerformance™ parabolic grids offer WISPs costeffective antenna solutions for
high volume CPE deployments,”
concluded Bess.
2.4 GHz Omni
The WISPerformance™ parabolic grids are ideal for pointto-point or wireless bridging
applications operating in
frequencies between 2.4 GHz
and 2.7 GHz. They are vertically
polarized and DC grounded, and
their rugged zinc-plated, coldrolled steel design features a
polyester powder coat finish that
provides maximum protection
against weather elements.
The series comprises three
models designed to provide high
gain and maximum value and
reliability in a compact, rugged
design. The WISP24019PTNF
(TESSCO Part No. 449541), the
WISP24021PTNF (TESSCO
Part No. 455568) and the
WISP24024PTNF (TESSCO
Part No. 482533) provide 19 dBi,
21 dBi and 24 dBi of gain
respectively, with a VSWR of less
than 1.5:1. All models include a
24-inch RG-58/U pigtail terminated with an N-female connector. The antennas are designed
for mast mounting and are
shipped complete with all
required mounting hardware.
2.4-2.7 GHz Parabolic Grid Antenna, 19 dBi
List: 131.15
T1: 66.89
T2:
64.27
T3: 61.65
2.4-2.7 GHz Parabolic Grid Antenna, 21 dBi
List: 144.85
T1: 71.98
T2:
69.95
T3: 69.51
2.4-2.7 GHz Parabolic Grid Antenna, 23.5 dBi
List: 158.50
T1: 78.76
T2:
76.55
T3: 76.07
Low-Cost Antenna Ideal for Industrial Applications
enturion’s MegaSphere™
antenna for in-building
wireless communications is specially designed for wireless LAN
(WLAN) applications typically
used in warehouse, manufacturing and shipping industries.
The low-cost, high-performance
MegaSphere provides omnidirectional coverage for 802.11b
and 802.11g voice over IP and
data communications in the
2400-2500 MHz frequency
range. The antenna is ideal for
wireless applications performed
on warehouse or manufacturing
floors used for shipping and
receiving, inventory control
C
and logistics management.
Because of its cylindrical
form factor and high gain, the
MegaSphere can be installed
in open-air or high-ceiling
environments, and is housed
in a durable, impact-resistant
PVC housing material. Beam
clamp and ceiling grid clip
mounting options are standard
with either a 12- or 36-inch,
plenum-rated pigtail cable
and a variety of connector
options. The Megasphere is
backed by a two-year warranty.
luma-Form antenna
mounts are custom
designed and manufactured
using unique extruded aluminum. This high-strength,
corrosion-resistant 6061-T6 alloy
(35,000 PSI minimum yield
strength) provides the structural
equivalent of steel with approximately 65-percent less weight.
The lightweight nature of aluminum makes it an ideal choice
for co-location applications or
for reducing weight on overloaded poles and towers.
Aluma-Form mounting systems may be used on pole or
tower configurations. Adapters
are available for mounting almost
any antenna mount configuration to tower leg angles, pipes or
12’ Sector Frame
even large concrete and steel
poles using the patented Bolt-ABandTM product. Whether it is a
sector frame for a self-supporting
tower or a co-location platform
for a monopole, Aluma-Form has
nicians and installers are only
as good as their tools and equipment. One of the earliest, but
sometimes the hardest, lesson
the cable assembly technician
learns is the necessity of proper
tools and components for the
job. High-quality, professional
tools ensure proper stripping
and termination of cables and
connectors.
The new RFA-4009-200 kit
from RF Industries has a crimp
handle and six die-sets. These
dies contain the hex cavities
required to crimp nearly all RF
connectors. The RFA-4009-20
cushion-gripped, ergonomic,
crimp handle weighs only
1.3 pounds, but is designed to
deliver piston-driven compression for installation of crimp
ferrules on large-diameter cables
d
ceg!
u
ed in
R ric
P
Crimp Tool Frame
of 0.60 inches or subminiature
cables of 0.10 inches. This tool
offers more compression with
less effort than standard ratchet
tools when installing coaxial
connectors. For safety and efficiency, the ratchet mechanism
releases only after the ferrule
is completely crimped. Visit
Crimp Tool Frame
List: $178.50
T1: 162.44
T2: 160.65
T3: 157.98
Take Advantage of
Lower Pricing for
Omnidirectional Antennas
ew pricing has recently been announced for the Mobile Mark
N omnidirectional
site antennas available at 1.9 GHz, 2.4 GHz,
MegaSphereTM Antenna
2.4 GHz 6 dBi Fiberglass, RP-TNC
List: $70.00
T1: 55.30
T2:
54.60
T3: 52.50
Overweight or Overloaded Towers?
Aluma-Form Has the Answer!
A
ven the most experienced
E and
skilled service tech-
3.5 GHz, 5.2 and 5.8 GHz.
These solid, dependable antennas can
be installed for either in-building or outside
applications. The rugged fiberglass radome
will withstand harsh weather conditions.
In addition, the antennas are ground-plane
independent, which increases mounting
options. They are suitable for single-site
applications or as part of a network
of antennas.
Mobile Mark also offers directional
antennas for the 802.11a/b/g markets that
can be used for point-to-point coverage and
in-building access points. Visit TESSCO.com®
or call 800-472-7373 for updated pricing.
Omnidirectional Antenna
Black Anodized Yagis Resist Corrosion
a mount to fit your needs. The
combination of factory preassembly and lightweight design
give Aluma-Form antenna
mounts the edge when it comes
to fast installations.
6061-T6 aluminum and the
use of the latest technology for
design, such as Finite Element
Analysis and 3D Solid Modeling
CAD Systems, allow Aluma-Form
to design mounts that will fully
support all custom requirements
for fit and function. Visit
inclair Technologies yagi
S antennas
are designed for
optimum performance in harsh
environments. The blackanodized coating prevents surface
deterioration due to corrosion and
promotes ice shedding in freezing
weather conditions. These rugged
antennas feature solid 3/8-inch
aluminum elements attached to
a seamless aluminum boom by
360-degree welds. Each antenna
has a fully sealed driven element
10’ Sector Frame w/Pipes
Your Cost: $661.12
for complete protection from
humidity, acid rain and salt spray.
Features include:
• Broadband performance
covering 406-512 MHz and
806-960 MHz
• Fully enclosed low-loss
feed system. No exposed
gamma match to corrode
or deteriorate.
• Waterproof, connected
N connector protects the
electrical connection from
moisture and other extreme
weather conditions.
• Black-anodized finish is
corrosion resistant and
ice shedding.
12’ Sector Frame w/Pipes
Your Cost: $747.00
10 dB Black Yagi
895-966 MHz 10 dB Yagi, 7 Elem.
List: $185.00
T1: 153.55
T2: 146.15
T3: 140.60
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BreezeACCESS™ OFDM Solution: Delivering High Capacity in Non-Line-of-Sight Conditions
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
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
BreezeACCESS VL
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
is leaking all over the
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
confirming your 9 a.m. meeting
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Hello? Hello?
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did what on the rug?
yes now… at daycare
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showing at 6, 6:20, 6:40
we’re slammed, dead stopped
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Matter the Wireless
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stuck on the Midtown
like a parking lot all the way to
win over fiber and xDSL 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.
Hello? Hello? HELLO?
on defrost for 3 minutes, then
then the CEO got really
INTRODUCING LYNX.GX16T
BRING ON RUSH HOUR.
The way call volume is growing, you need to add backhaul capacity. And fast.
Build too little and the subscribers hate you. Build too much and the shareholders hate you. Proxim to the rescue.
Introducing the Lynx.GX 16T, the point-to-point microwave radio that lets you add 16xT1 of carrier-class voice and
data capacity virtually overnight. Due to its outstanding RF performance, Lynx.GX 16T delivers links exceeding 27
miles with 99.999% reliability. And because it uses the unlicensed 5.8 GHz ISM band, you simply bypass the delays
and costs of licensing, leased lines or laying fiber. The flexible split-system design saves even more time and money
on deployment and maintenance. Mount the RF unit indoors to avoid rooftop service. Or mount RF outdoors, either
to maximize distance or to reduce antenna size and recurring tower fees. Lynx.GX 16T gives you all the options –
products that support 802.11a,
11b and 11g.
The 3Com 11a/b/g wireless
PC card with XJACK® antenna
makes universal, high-speed
wireless networking practical. It
supports all three IEEE 802.11
standards so users can connect
anywhere regardless of their
wireless environment. It also
features 3Com's patented XJACK
antenna that extends for great
reception and retracts for travel,
transport and saving power.
When combined with one of
3Com's modular access points,
the card helps create a powerful
solution for enterprise customers.
3Com wireless LAN access
points 8700, 8500 and 8200 offer
dual-mode architecture and are
upgradeable to future standards
through mini-PCI kits, so users
can mix and match radio bands to
meet different coverage needs
within the same area. The access
points also support the latest security options, including WPA,
802.1x, RADIUS authentication,
EAP-TLS, PEAP, EAP-TTLS and 128bit AES and WEP encryption. Visit
TESSCO.com® for more information.
Wireless LAN PC Card
List: $135.00
T1: 135.00
T2: 116.10
T3: 116.10
and all the capacity, signal quality, reliability and manageability you need to handle your next Rush Hour.
To learn more, call TESSCO at 800-472-7373 or visit TESSCO.com®.
Wireless LAN PC Card
To order, visit
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Mobile Devices & Accessories
®
Bluetooth™ Headset Gives You
More Time This Holiday Season
hat do we mean by “more
time”? Plantronics is offering more talk time with the new
M3000 Bluetooth headset. This
wireless technology headset offers
up to 8 hours of talk time and up
to 200 hours of standby time.
You and your customers need
a way to communicate that is as
mobile as you are—without wires,
without limits. Whether you’re in
the car, at the airport, or rushing
through the mall doing your holiday shopping, you need to stay in
touch. You need Plantronics new
M3000 Bluetooth headset—the
next generation in wireless communications.
Ultimate Wireless Freedom:
the M3000 offers wireless freedom and mobility when paired
with the latest Bluetooth devices.
You’ll get unparalleled hands-free
convenience, able to walk and
talk for up to 8 hours without
recharging. You’ll have the freedom to work with less down time.
The Plantronics M3000 supports
the Bluetooth headset and hands-
W
Communicate Without Wires or Limits
Bluetooth Headset
free profiles in your mobile
phone, smartphone, automobile
or PC, allowing you to roam up to
30 feet from any Bluetooth
device. Plantronics M3000 is one
of the few Bluetooth wireless
headsets on the market with a
user-replaceable battery.
Crystal Clear Conversations™:
the Plantronics M3000 noisecanceling microphone and
secure-fitting speaker give you
the ultimate wireless sound quality. The M3000 provides the freedom and mobility to make and
end calls with the touch of a button, and easily adjust the volume
and mute with controls on the
headset. Discreet and stylish,
designed to fit over either ear,
the Plantronics M3000 is light
and comfortable.
This holiday season get “more
time” with up to 8 hours talk time
and up to 200 hours standby time
with the new M3000 Bluetooth
headset by Plantronics—the ultimate in wireless freedom! Visit
TESSCO.com® or call 800-305-9772
for more information.
Bluetooth Headset
List: $120.35
T1: 80.00
T2:
62.72
T3: 60.16
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.
Concealed Internal Antenna System Has
Quick Peel-and-Stick Installation
Visit The Wireless Journal ®
online at
www.thewirelessjournal.com
operate in the cellular band or
CEL/PCS for two-way and mobile
data applications. Installation is
fast and easy; no drilling is
required to install the antenna!
The Stinger is not exposed to
external conditions such as vandalism or car washes, a major
cause of antenna damage with
the resulting loss of communications. Visit TESSCO.com® or call
800-472-7373 for more information.
ore than just another
covert antenna, this new
peel-and-stick STI-CO Stinger is
designed for both undercover and
marked law enforcement vehicles.
It is mounted above the rear window of the car or the side window
of the van or SUV, with everything except the mast beneath
the headliner. The mast, a small
thin whip, is hidden behind the
glare strip of the window. The
mast is durable and so thin that it
is very difficult to spot.
This unique unity-gain, peeland-stick Stinger antenna will
M
Concealed Internal Antenna, 806-896 MHz
List: $97.00
T1: 60.00
T2:
58.80
T3: 58.20
Stinger
Concealed Internal Antenna, 806-896
MHz/1850-1950 MHz
List: $97.00
T1: 60.00
T2:
58.80
T3: 58.20
2.4 GHz Antennas Developed for
Redesigned NMO Mount
use to 6 GHz including 802.11a
and 5.8 GHz ISM.
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 800472-7373 for more information
adiall/Larsen Antenna
R Technologies
introduces
a family of 2.4 GHz mobile
antennas for wireless data applications such as 802.11b/g.
Included in the offering is a 3 dBd
mini magnetic mount mobile
antenna with a SuperFlex™
enclosed coil, 12 feet of RF58
cable and connector (TESSCO
Part Nos. 447489 and 468410).
Also included is a 5 dBd NMO
antenna with twin over-molded
coils to reduce wind noise and
foliage snags (TESSCO Part Nos.
499413 and 444445). The new
NMO 2.4 GHz antenna is
designed to work with the totally
redesigned Larsen NMOHF
mount. The new mount boasts a
3 dB Magnetic
Mount Antenna
5 dB Magnetic
Mount Antenna
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 by allowing
PanaVise Products, Inc. combines custom mounting
solutions with off-the-shelf convenience for a wide
range of mobile electronics including satellite
radio receivers, PDAs, GPS units, hands-free
kits, phones, and mobile data terminals. Your
TESSCO representative can help you find the best
PanaVise solution for your next installation!
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Custom dash mounts
Pedestal mounts
Flex mounts
Mobile video mounts
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Windshield mounts
MDT & radio mounts
Phone holders
Mounting brackets
2.4-2.485 GHz Antenna, 3 dB, SMA
List: $76.00
T1: 39.90
T2:
38.00
T3: 35.72
2.4-2.485 GHz Antenna, 3 dB, TNC
List: $76.00
T1: 39.90
T2:
38.00
T3: 35.72
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2.4-2.5 GHz Antenna, 5 dB
List: $39.00
T1: 20.48
T2:
19.50
T3: 18.33
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®
Monitor Antennas Take on Mosaic® “Look”
ndrew Antenna Specialists
A brand
omnidirectional
monitor antennas have been
redesigned to reflect the style
of the popular Mosaic® LMR
antenna series. The new models
offer a variety of mounting
options: fixed station pole
mount (TESSCO Part No. 482429),
heavy-duty magnet mount
(TESSCO Part No. 460445) or a
no-hole trunk-lid mount
(TESSCO Part No. 441465). These
antennas have been optimized to
operate at four specific frequency
bands: 25-50 MHz, 150-195 MHz,
450-512 MHz and 806-894 MHz.
By using Antenna Specialists
brand Mosaic components, not
only does the styling for these
monitor antennas have a more
contemporary appearance, but
the same features of the Mosaic
product line are now available to
monitor antenna users. For
example, MON731, MON751
and MON752 now offer a black
UV-stabilized ABS base to resist
chalking and provide longerlasting field operation.
MON751, the magnet mount
version, is supplied with 12 feet
(3.5 m.) of RG-58/U cable
and a BNC-male crimp
connector attached. The
trunk-lid mount antenna,
MON752, comes with
17 feet (5.2 m.) of RG-58/U
and a BNC-male crimp
connector attached. While
cable is not supplied with
the fixed station pole
mount, MON731, it does
come with a type-N, silverplated connector plus a
mounting bracket, U-bolts,
radials and mounting hardware necessary to complete
a field installation. Visit
Base Station Monitor Antenna,
50-894 MHz
List: $128.85
T1: 65.07
T2:
64.04
T3: 63.27
Magnet Mount Monitor Antenna,
50-894 MHz
List: $90.00
T1: 45.44
T2:
44.72
T3: 44.18
Heavy-Duty
Magnet
Mount
Fixed Station
Pole Mount
No-Hole
Trunk-Lid
Mount
Trunk-Lid Mount Antenna,
50-894 MHz
List: $108.75
T1: 54.92
T2:
54.05
T3: 53.40
Legend Mount
Provides Fixed
Mounting Platform
for UltiMount
ro.Fit International is
introducing a new generation of VSMs (vehicle-specific
mounting brackets). The Legend
series of mounts attaches to a
specific vehicle dash, secured with
existing hardware found behind
the trim. Avoiding any damage to
the interior, the Legend creates a
clean, strong mounting platform
to secure your device within easy
reach of the driver.
The VSM Legend is very compact and strong, becoming
nearly invisible when securing a
phone cradle, hands-free accessory, satellite radio or GPS. New
to this smart design is an integrated swivel, which allows
adjustment in any direction up
to 30 degrees. The swivel adjusts
easily with one hand, similar to
the rear-view mirror in your car.
A new and very significant
benefit sets the Legend apart from
any other mounting system on
the market today. The VSM
Legend will provide a fixed
mounting platform for the popular adhesive-based mount, the
UltiMount. For the customer that
is less than fond of adhesives, this
makes for a simple solution and
allows for literally hundreds of
mounting options, regardless of
the device being installed. The
professional fit and versatility of
this type of mount promises to set
new installation standards,
exceeding expectations from the
installer to consumer. Visit
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The new generation of
vehicle specific mounting brackets
are smaller, stronger and even
include an integrated swivel
for instant adjustability.
Install a Legend...Become a Legend.
Mount Specialists for the Wireless Industry
Legend Mount
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JABRA Expands Corded Headset Line with EarWave™ Series
consumer market. JABRA products are available at more than
50,000 retailers worldwide,
including key mass merchandisers, catalogs, Web sites and
major cellular/PCS carriers. JABRA
is part of GN Netcom. Visit
ABRA Corp., the nation’s
leading provider of handsfree communication products,
announced the introduction of the
EarWave™ Bud and EarWave™
Boom, which will be available
through TESSCO this fall.
The EarWave Bud features an
ultra-comfortable and secure earhugging design. With the behindthe-ear style, the discreet and
lightweight earpiece virtually disappears when you put it on. The
EarWave Bud features an in-line
microphone for crisp and consistent voice transmissions and a
sturdy clothes clip to keep it
secure. The earpiece features the
JABRA MiniGel®, an evolution of
the company’s patented EarGel®.
This soft, ergonomic gel tip pivots
for use in either ear and channels
sound into the ear canal, enhancing reception clarity. There are two
MiniGel sizes, standard and small,
for added comfort and fit. The
EarWave Bud also features an in-
J
EarWave Bud
List: $24.95
T1: 14.21
T2:
12.47
T3: 12.22
EarWave Bud
EarWave Boom
line answer/end button that supports voice activation, if supported
by your phone and service.
The EarWave Boom features
an ultra-lightweight earpiece and
microphone boom that fits discreetly behind the ear for a snug
and stylish fit and unparalleled
comfort. The secure, noise-canceling microphone provides
enhanced voice clarity and
reduces background noise for
crystal-clear conversations. The
EarWave Boom also includes two
sizes of the JABRA MiniGel and
features an answer/end button
on the boom itself for ultimate
convenience in answering or
ending a call or activating voice
dialing, if supported by your
phone and service.
JABRA is the foremost brand
in innovative hands-free communication solutions for the mobile
• Transmits your Voice Recorded Message to
Provides 24/7 monitoring. Senses any
vehicle —cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs,
golf carts, even bicycles. It even works through
repeater systems for miles of extended range.
UHF/VHF
Portable
Radios & Radio
Base Stations
keep personnel
or property
owners aware
of traffic or
visitors.
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your 2-Way Portable Radio and/or Desktop
Base Station.
• No Trenching or Wires!
• Long Range —up to 1 mile*
• Works with any other VHF or UHF 2-Way
Radio or Scanner on the same frequency.
• License-Free models available.
EarWave Boom
List: $29.95
T1: 17.05
T2:
14.96
T3: 14.66
Testing HCFC141b Aerosol…
Furthermore, nPB is still pending
SNAP approval and may not be
approved for all applications.
Trichloroethylene is a solvent
that has been used in the cleaning industry for many years
with many positive characteristics; however, due to its Prop 65
listing, we did not feel it would
be an acceptable drop-in
replacement for HCFC-141b.
Many others chemistries
were tested and rejected based
on a broad array of criteria.
The above laboratory results
represent the most likely
replacements for what is currently the most popular aerosol
cleaner in the electronics
industry, HCFC-141b.
For more information on trans
cleaners, see the Techspray advertisement on page 21.
®
Tri-Band Antenna
for GPS Tracking
and Navigation
tracking and navigation
G isPSmade
easy with Mobile
Mark’s low-profile Surface
Mount antennas, now available
for both dual-band (cellular and
GPS) and tri-band (cellular,
PCS/GPRS and GPS) applications.
This rugged little antenna
measures only 4-1/2 inches wide
by 3/4-inch high. The antenna is
encased in a weatherproof polycarbonate radome, and can be
mounted to any vehicle, cargo
container or trailer.
GPS performance is 27 dB,
with 5 dBic antenna gain. Unity
gain performance is maintained
on cellular and PCS bands.
Other GPS antennas from
Mobile Mark include easy-toinstall glass-mount antennas,
covert-mount antennas for
out-of-sight mounting, and
mag-mount antennas for car-tocar portability. Visit TESSCO.com®
or call 800-472-7373 for more
information.
Tri-Band Surface Mount Antenna, White
List: $166.50
T1: 69.60
T2:
67.80
T3: 66.60
Low-Profile Surface Mount Antenna
Mobile Antenna Technology Reborn
ntenex presents the newest in mobile antenna technologies.
Innovations include insert-molded technology with brass
inserts, silver-soldered joints and a gold push-pin contact. Antenex
mobile antennas, available in frequencies from 27 MHz to 2.5 GHz,
are built for demanding applications in the harshest environments.
For mounting flexibility, Antenex offers the same features in models
that require no ground plane. Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373
A
*line of sight, unobstructed
C-Style
C-Style Mobile
Antennas
• 17-7 ph stainless
steel whip
• Silver-soldered
solder joints
• Insert-molded, virtually indestructible ABS housing
B-Style Mobile
Antennas
• Stainless steel ball,
not aluminum
• Anti-vibration
washer on rod
adapter
• Long-lasting hotstamped logo
Mobile Antenna, C-Style
List:$63.95
T1: 37.07
T2: 31.96
T3: 29.08
Mobile Antenna, B-Style
List:$36.30
T1: 21.06
T2: 18.15 T3: 16.52
B-Style
Bottom View of Load Coil
• Gold-plated push-pin contact
• O-ring built into the base
• Permanent product I.D. with date code
Load Coil
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®
Can You Afford Another Blackout?
Unique Docking Station Mounts Panasonic
Toughbook 18 Computer
s demonstrated by August’s
A record-breaking
blackout,
most people are not prepared
for grid failures or severe power
disturbances. Though continentwide disruptions are not common, local blackouts are. Millions
of dollars in production and
equipment are lost each year
thanks to antiquated systems
and increasing power demands.
Fortunately Tripp Lite has created a series of Smart UPS systems
that will help prevent your equipment from becoming the next
casualty of irregular electricity.
Tripp Lite’s SmartPro UPS
Systems provide intelligent, lineinteractive battery backup and
network power management for
your sensitive wireless and
broadband equipment as well as
critical computer controls.
All 22 models feature:
• Communication ports for
remote shutdown and
intelligent reporting
• Long-lasting battery backup
• Automatic voltage regulation to save battery power
• PowerAlert software monitors network power condi-
G
amber-Johnson recently
introduced a docking
station for the Panasonic
Toughbook 18, designed to
securely mount the computer
into fleet vehicles. This product
has been designed in accordance
with MIL-STD-810F test procedures to measure levels of vibration reliability and is a Panasonic
Toughbook-tested accessory.
Features include:
• Docking station can be
mounted both horizontally (Notebook PC) or
vertically (Tablet PC).
• Vertically, dock can be
SmartPro UPS System
tions and provides power
control from any webenabled device
• $50,000 Ultimate Lifetime
Insurance
Additional external batteries
(Smart XL models) allow for
extended runtime capabilities
to endure the longest of power
outages. Products range from
450 to 5000VA to fit all network
infrastructure applications. Visit
TESSCO.com® for all Tripp Lite
Smart UPS solutions.
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Panasonic Toughbook 18 Docking Station
Mobile Docking Station, Toughbook 18
List: $529.00
T1: 522.66
T2: 516.84
T3: 510.49
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
updating, crossmute, and many
other features. These units are
RF Callboxes Provide Access to
Two-Way Radio Systems
AI-Tronics introduces
available in ash or black and a
desk microphone option is available. The TTP216 is a full-featured programmable, 16frequency EIA tone termination
panel. No cable or programming
software is required and premade cables (TESSCO Part Nos.
428319 and 445359) make this a
plug and play install on some
Kenwood and Motorola mobiles.
CPI’s new TTP (N) series single- and dual-frequency termination panels are now available.
Tone Remote, 4 Freq.
List: $510.00
T1: 343.23
T2: 333.54
T3: 329.46
G RF Callboxes provid-
ing access to two-way radio
systems. Housed in a weatherproof, vandal-resistant
enclosure, the RF Callbox is
ideal for both public access
and industrial applications.
Both the handset and pushbutton versions allow the
user to transmit and receive
over a single UHF or VHF
radio channel.
The handset model includes
a push-to-talk button on the
handset. It is ideal for applications requiring private conversation or areas with high-ambient
noise levels. The push-button
RF Callbox is most suited for
public access communications
and features a highly visible
yellow enclosure. To transmit,
the user presses and holds the
talk button while speaking into
the unit or handset. When the
button is released, receive audio
is heard through the speaker or
handset earpiece.
DTMF ANI reporting provides callbox location and lowbattery status. The RF Callboxes
are PC-programmable using
the GAI-Tronics CARD Suite
programming software.
GAI-Tronics RF Callboxes are
ideal for schools, hospitals, parks,
golf courses, warehouses and
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positioned 0, 90, 180 or
270 degrees to match
screen orientation.
Easy-to-use lift-and-turn
compression latch.
Floating docking connector
for accurate docking
alignment.
Internal/protected circuit
boards.
Optional desktop stand
positions computer
(Notebook PC) at 9-degree
angle.
Tone Remote
TTP (N) Termination Panel
Termination Panel, 16 Tx
List: $600.00
T1: 403.80
T2: 392.40
T3: 387.60
Termination Panel, 1Tx, TTP1(N)
List: $360.00
T1: 242.28
T2: 235.28
T3: 232.56
Termination Panel, 2Tx, TTP2(N)
List: $395.00
T1: 265.84
T2: 258.33
T3: 255.27
Tough, Lightweight ProTalk® XLS
Enhances On-Site Communications
enwood Communications,
K known
worldwide for reli-
Navigator Console
other applications requiring reliable two-way communications.
Weatherproof RF Callbox, Push-Button,
12 VDC (Requires Frequency Kit)
List: $675.00
T1: 540.00
T2: 498.15
T3: 452.25
Weatherproof RF Callbox, Handset,
12 VDC (Requires Frequency Kit)
List: $800.00
T1: 640.00
T2: 590.40
T3: 536.00
Frequency Kit, VHF, 148-174 MHz
List: $450.00
T1: 360.00
T2: 332.10
T3: 301.50
Frequency Kit, UHF, 420-435 MHz
List: $450.00
T1: 360.00
T2: 332.10
T3: 301.50
Frequency Kit, UHF, 450-465 MHz
List: $450.00
T1: 360.00
T2: 332.10
T3: 301.50
To order, visit
TESSCO.com®
able two-way radios, offers that
renowned quality in the affordable and super-compact portable,
the ProTalk® XLS, now with
Super Lock. This new feature
makes the ProTalk® XLS ideal for
multiple-user applications, locking the keys for settings like
Menu, Call Key and Channel Up
and Down. The radio can be
passed from user to user without
losing important settings, until
an authorized user overrides the
Super Lock feature. The lightweight ProTalk® XLS is a twochannel UHF radio, with eight
preinstalled channels. It weighs
only seven 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® XLS
with three AA
alkaline batteries. Other features include an
improved key
ProTalk XLS
lock function, a
built-in voice scrambler, vibration call alert, channel scan,
adjustable transmit power, builtin 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®
information.
10
%
off
Receive 10%
off any Wireless
Solutions® purchase. Offer valid
on Wireless
Solutions® products not previously purchased
from TESSCO.
Standard pricing and
terms apply. Cannot
be combined with any
other offers.
Please reference
discount code 491541
on your order.
Expires 12/15/03.
Protalk XLS Portable Radio
List: $190.00
T1: 128.44
T2: 123.51
T3: 123.51
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®
TESSCO Unveils “Good, Better, Best” Phone Accessories
brand of aftermarket accessories,
Wireless Solutions®, the perfect
complement to our OEM product offering. Supporting all of the
hottest handsets in the market
place, our premium line of product is quality engineered, manufactured and tested against the
highest industry standards.
Retail-packaged in attractive red,
black and white clamshell pack-
o meet the ever-changing
T needs of your customer
base, TESSCO proudly introduces
several lines to our already broad
selection of high-quality accessories. In response to your feedback, TESSCO is proud to unveil
its Good, Better, Best product
offering for the hot new phones!
It gives you a wide variety of
products at the right price—
when and where you need them.
In addition, our newly launched,
fully customizable merchandising program is proven to increase
accessory sales by 40 percent by
helping to drive impulse and
multiple purchases. This program
is a must for any retailer, dealer or
carrier that has display space and
wants to increase sales. Call us at
800-305-9772 to ask how to qualify
for this merchandising solution at
no cost to you.
aging, our better product line is
fully customizable to become
your high-quality, aftermarket
product line.
Our newest addition to
Wireless Solutions®, is a complete “industrial strength” line
for NEXTEL subscribers, including push-to talk headsets, heavyduty holsters, cases and vehicle
power adapters. Although
designed to withstand the rigors
of constant use and abuse, this
innovative product is attractive
enough for the business user.
Visit www.tessco.com/go/gettough.
Accessories as Tough As You Are!
Good: New to TESSCO is a
lower-priced, value line of aftermarket accessories that supports
all handsets. The standard product is ideal for retailers, dealers
and carriers that need to offer a
good-quality product at a lower
price. Delivered to you in retail
clamshell packaging, Wireless
Solutions® standard product can
satisfy your need for promotional offerings, giveaways, or
the price-conscious consumer.
Remember…when you are looking for the best OEM accessories, a
better aftermarket product, or a
good promotional item or giveaway,
call TESSCO at 800-305-9772. We
are here 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week to make sure you have everything wireless delivered on time
when and where you need it.
What do we mean by
Good, Better, Best?
Best: TESSCO offers a full product mix of cellular accessories
from the original equipment
manufacturers (OEMs):
Audiovox®, Handspring,
Kyocera®, LG®, Motorola®,
Nokia®, Panasonic®, Research
in Motion® (RIM), Samsung®,
Siemens®, and Sony Ericsson®.
OEM Packaging
Our continued success in growing these strategic alliances
with our OEM partners allows
TESSCO to extend the best
pricing, best product offering,
and best availability in the
market place. Also, by working
directly with the OEMs,
TESSCO now offers retail-packaged product in color-coded
and branded clamshell packaging to enhance the purchase
experience for your customer.
In addition to our existing
line of OEM products, TESSCO
recently added Body Glove
and Milante brand products,
expanding our offering of personalization accessories, such as
specialty cases and faceplates.
Of course, we also offer a
complete selection of brand
name hands-free solutions
from Jabra, Plantronics and
Body Glove.
with this season’s hottest accessories!
Don’t get “caught” without the right gear for your cellular accessory customers!
Now you can get all your wireless accessories from one source!
TESSCO® offers the newest in OEM and aftermarket accessories for
the cellular market. With the coolest products for the hottest phones, we
guarantee that your customers will find what they want!
Call today for all your wireless accessory needs!
1-800-305-9772
www.tessco.com
Delivering what you need, when and where you need it!®
Better: For those customers
who insist on quality at a better
price, TESSCO offers its own
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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_104 10/1/03 11:50 AM Page 15
Genuine Samsung Accessories
The highest quality, compatibility and
performance for all Samsung phones.
Genuine
Accessories
Samsung mobile phones have been rated
number one in brand loyalty by consumers two
years in a row according to Brand Keys, a
leading independent authority on brand loyalty.
TWJ_104 10/1/03 11:50 AM Page 16
®
Clip Case
Phone Holsters—
Attractive,
Versatile, and
Durable!
Black leather embossed
Item #419548
fashion for your phone
ite Ize clip case phone holsters define functionality for
the ultimate in security and convenience in a single rugged holster.
• Two universal sizes accommodate nearly every shape and
size of mobile phone on the
market.
• Multiple pockets and accessory loops allow secure storage for pens, multi-tools,
credit cards, mini-flashlights
and more.
• The j-hook design of the
Super Strong Flex Clip
attaches the holster securely
to a belt, waistband, tool belt,
pocket or strap. Clip retains
its shape and strength after
flexing for a lifetime of use.
• The innovative open-bottom
design allows plug-in access
for headsets and chargers.
• Attractive styling is perfect for
everyday use.
• Seven attractive colors—
black, midnight blue, moss
green, porter brown, crimson
red and sundance yellow—are
available.
• Durability is backed by a twoyear warranty.
• Holsters are made in the USA.
N
Finally, a comfortable, convenient
mobile phone carrying solution for women
· Universal holster fi ts multiple phone models
· Quick access to phone
· Enables use of vibrate feature
· Adjustable strap for “one-size-fi ts-all”
· Coordinate with color faceplates
· Genuine leather
· Versatile wearing and design options
for casual, business or dressy
Front
Red leather embossed
Item #481534
Black leather studs
Item #488567
Back
Retail packaging
stands or hangs.
Build a Virtual Sales Force and Increase Your Profits
Clip Case, med/lg., Black
List: $15.00
T1: 8.42
T2:
8.27
T3: 8.15
Clip Case, small, Black
List: $15.00
T1: 8.42
T2:
8.27
T3: 8.15
ncrease your sales, lower
your acquisition costs and
create a co-branded online store
at BuyWirelessNow.com.
Benefits for you:
• Increase profits from
high-margin accessories
sales
• Gain online visibility with
a co-branded site
• Customize your product
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T616
WHY WAIT WHEN THERE’S
The power of Bluetooth wireless technology makes it simple to share pictures and synchronize information between your T616, PC,
and PDA in the blink of an eye. Print pictures fast by sending them from your T616 to your Bluetooth printer. Send pictures, sounds,
and contacts to other compatible Bluetooth phones in seconds. You’re free to express yourself without wires on a Bluetooth headset.
Sony Ericsson assumes no liability in trademark and/or copyright disputes. Logos, insignias, designs and trademarks which are printed in this product are reproduced only to show examples of Bluetooth compatibility. They are not to be
construed as product or brand name endorsements by or for the trademark owners.
The marble logo and QuickShare name and logo are trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Sony is a trademark of Sony Corporation and Ericsson is a trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson.
The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license.
All other product or service names are the property of their respective owners. Screen images are simulated and enhanced.
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®
In Stock! System 8—
A Hands-Free Solution
That Never
Becomes Obsolete!
Customize Nokia and Motorola Phones with SPEED PLATES™ Faceplates
ro Image Sports
P Marketing,
a provider of
motorsports merchandise has
expanded its SPEED PLATES™
line with TESSCO to include
plates for the Nokia 3585 and the
Motorola T720. TESSCO’s initial
offering of 3585 and T720 SPEED
PLATES™ will feature Dale
Earnhardt, Dale Earnhardt, Jr.
and Tony Stewart.
SPEED PLATES™, also available for the Nokia 5100 Series,
the Nokia 3360 and the Nokia
3390, denote drivers’ logos and
vehicle power
adapters, headsets and starter
kits. Each of these
accessories is
emblazoned with
your favorite
driver’s logos
and marks.
The fan base
Earnhardt Faceplate
Stewart Faceplate
of motorsports
marks within racing’s Winston
enthusiasts continues to soar
Cup Series. TESSCO also carries
each year with over 17 million
a variety of other accessories
people attending events in
from Pro Image including cases,
America alone. These are
Dependable,
Affordable
Two-Way Batteries
some of sports most loyal fans
spending over $1 billion on
racing merchandise annually.
Faceplate, Earnhardt #8, Motorola T720
List: $34.25
T1: 23.64
T2:
23.23
T3: 22.82
Faceplate, Stewart #20, Nokia 3585
List: $34.25
T1: 23.64
T2:
23.23
T3: 22.82
To order, visit
TESSCO.com®
check out these and other motorola original™ accessories.
mpire Scientific is happy
to announce the availability of a complete line of highquality, affordable LMR batteries
through TESSCO. Replacement
batteries for such brands as
Kenwood, Maxon, Motorola,
Yeasu/Vertex and many more are
available, as well as different
capacities in all chemistries,
including NiCD, NiMH and
Li-Ion. New items are added to
Empire’s complete line of twoway batteries on a regular basis.
Empire batteries are of the
highest quality, using famous
brands of Japanese cells. Take
advantage of Empire’s 30-year
history in supplying high-quality
products, including 15 years in
the battery business. Empire
quality will satisfy even the
most critical customer and
application. Empire’s team of
two-way professionals has years
of experience that will allow
you to buy with confidence.
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fm stereo
radio headset
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for complete program details
and official rules.
MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are registered in the US Patent & Trademark Office. All other products or
service names are the property of their respective owners. © Motorola Inc. 2003. © 2003 NFL properties LLC.
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Install, Test and Maintenance
®
Wireless Solutions® Fiber Optic
Installer Kit
our fiber optic tool kit from
Wireless Solutions® features
the latest connector technology
to meet the installation and field
termination needs of your network
installers or technicians—whether
you’re using ST, SC or ST/SC.
Execute mechanical splices for
LAN-type terminations. Make
high-performance connections in
less than two minutes without the
mess, expense and curing time of
epoxy. Perform low-cost mechanical installations as strong as epoxy
because they're supported on four
points: fiber, buffer, strength member (Kevlar fiber layer) and jacket.
The durable black protector
case is designed to withstand
extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions. Made of lightweight, space-age structural foam
resin with extra-thick walls, the
case is watertight, airtight, corrosion proof, and dustproof. The kit
Don’t Say,“I Forgot It!” When You Get to the Job Site
he Wireless Solutions
T SealSmart™
IForgot™ Box
®
Y
Fiber Optic Installer Kit
includes a neoprene watertight
seal, atmospheric pressure valve,
multiple security latches and
ergonomic handle. Tools fit
snugly in die-cut foam base. The
lid is filled with protective convoluted foam. The kit measures
18"W x 12.875"H x 6.75"D from
the inside and is made in the USA.
Fiber Optic Installer Kit
List: $1,455.75
T1: 1,455.71
T2: 1,419.32
T3: 1,382.93
Cable Prep Tool
cordless drill and prepare a cable
in under five seconds. Optional
T-handle and replacement
blade kits are available. Visit
1/2” Flex Cable Prep Tool
List: $137.60
T1: 109.23
T2: 102.63
T3: 96.85
Digital Soldering Station
SealSmart™ IForgot™
List: $232.00
T2: 190.24
T1: 207.18
T3: 181.20
SealSmart™ IForgot™ Box
FREE HAT!
Receive a free TESSCO hat with your first
IForgotTM Box order!
Please reference promotional
code 429559 on your order.
Offer good while supplies last.
gives excellent control, putting
you closer to your work. The
super-fast heat up saves you time
while the superior thermal recovery allows fast, efficient soldering.
The 120-volt, ESD-safe station
is suitable for production, rework
and repair of through hole and
SMT boards; contact removal of
ICs and QFPs using
specialty SMT tips,
lead-free solder applications; and most
ground planes and
multi-layered boards.
Temperature range is
350-850 degrees
Fahrenheit, with accuracy +/- 9 degrees. The
unit includes an automatic set
back and shut off, as well as a
temperature lockout and window feature by using the
optional WCB1 controller. The
65-watt WMP pencil is supplied
with the NT1 tip and the 80-watt
iron is supplied with LTB tip. A
complete assortment of tips is
available separately. All tips meet
ANSI specs. See your 2003 Solutions
Guide or visit TESSCO.com®.
Analog Soldering Station
List: $157.00
T1: 117.74
T2: 110.83
T3: 106.12
Digital Soldering Station
List: $210.00
T1: 157.50
T2: 148.26
T3: 141.96
Fluke Networks Provides Network SuperVision Solutions
When You Hear the “CLICK”
Your Connector is Torqued
luke Networks has part-
F nered with TESSCO to
pecifically designed for cable
preparation, Wireless
Solutions® audible-click wrenches
permit the technician on the ground
or on the tower to secure and tighten
Andrew, Eupen or Commscope connectors to the manufacturer-prescribed torque specifications. Each
wrench meets the demanding tolerance set by the original equipment
manufacturer. Each wrench begins as
a one-piece, heat-treated bar steel and
is machined to precise size in totally
Torque Wrench
clean manufacturing settings.
The accuracy of torque calibration ensures your confidence in the
torque and the strength and quality of materials and assembly. Check
TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373.
S
417336
447389
473356
448330
462395
482372
Weller WSL/WSL2 digiT talhe soldering
stations with
WMP micro soldering pencils
contain the heating element in
the pencil rather than the tip.
You’ll save money since there’s
no need to throw away a good
heater every time you wear out a
tip. The short tip-to-grip distance
L
TESSCO Part No.
Don’t Throw Away a Good Heater with Your Tip!
Prepare Cables Quickly and Consistently
emco’s new cable preparation tools for half-inch flex
cables prepare cable quickly and
consistently. The jacket-stripping
blade lifts and cuts the jacket
without nicking the copper outer
conductor. A second specialty
blade cuts back the outer conductor and foam dielectric providing
a smooth and square cut. The
final blade bevels the inner conductor and provides a positive
stop. Each blade is heat treated for
durability and extended life. All
dimensions are controlled to the
connector manufacturer’s specification. Use with any popular
is specially designed for engineers, installers and technicians
working in digital satellite,
CATV, security and residential
applications that require the
best in cable preparation and
termination. TESSCO® IForgotTM
boxes are packed with the items
that you will need to complete
the job. Never again start a job
only to find out that you don’t
have the parts that you need.
Your SealSmart™ IForgot™
Box 122-piece kit features
SealSmartTM color-coded connectors: 40 RG-6 Quad Shield,
40 RG6, 40 RG59 compression
connectors and 10 each of
type-F, RCA and BNC compression connectors. SealSmartTM
connectors feature unique
dual-gasket seals for a watertight
and dustproof termination. Your
kit also includes the Wireless
Solutions® E-series coaxial cable
stripper and 3-in-1 compression
crimp tool. See TESSCO.com®
information.
Description
Torque Wrench, Andrew DIN Connector (18 ft./lb.)
Torque Wrench, Andrew LDF5 Connector (22 ft./lb.)
Commscope DIN Connector (18.5 ft./lb.)
Eupen DIN Connector (18 ft./lb.)
deliver Network SuperVision
Solutions™ to private and public
network owners, maintainers
and cabling contractors.
Fluke Networks is the world’s
leading provider of innovative
solutions to ensure data communications and Internet uptime.
Their award-winning Network
SuperVision Solutions are used
by 91 of the Fortune 100 and
recognized worldwide by network owners, installers and
maintainers for providing superior network visibility. They provide a complete range of
network- and cable-testing tools
that make it faster and easier to
anticipate, prevent and solve
network management problems.
The more complex and missioncritical networks become, the
greater difference their leading
solutions, longstanding reliability and
worldwide support
make. Fluke Networks
helps you stay in control of your network
environment—even
as it changes.
Providing total
OptiView
One Touch
integration, total visibility, and total conful problem solvers. Get instant
trol, the OptiView Network
frontline troubleshooting—anyAnalysis Solution provides an
time, anywhere. Each rugged,
integrated platform for monitorhigh-performance tool in Fluke’s
ing the performance of every part
complete line of hand-held netof your network—before they can
work testers is designed to match
cause downtime or compromise
the skill and experience level of
performance. Whether you’re at
the people who use them. See
your desk or in the field, OptiView
pages 1436-1451 in your 2003
lets you see and solve problems
Solutions Guide for additional prodanywhere on your network.
ucts from Fluke Networks.
The complete line of highTESSCO Part No. 431178
performance hand-held network
One Touch Network Assistant
testers from Fluke Networks
List: $4,228.00
T1: 4,228.00
T2: 4,101.16
T3: 4,058.88
turns your staff into more power-
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It’s Time to
Evaluate
Alternatives to
HCFC-141b
®
Get Superior Visibility into Premise and Campus Networks
he Megger XC-850 cross-
T checking reflectometer is
a bright new concept in optical
time domain reflectometer
(OTDR) technology. Designed
specifically for the local area
network (LAN) installer, the
XC-850 quickly determines
the loss and the length of the
fiber segment.
Datacom installers, IT
service providers, and network
administrators who work with
structured LAN cabling containing optical fiber links can boost
he EPA has banned produc-
T tion of HCFC-141b
(dichlorofluoroethane), the
most popular nonflammable
solvent in electronic aerosol
cleaning, due to its effect on the
ozone layer.
The manufacturing ban
started January 1st, 2003, and
only prohibits production.
HCFC-141b blending, sales and
use can continue until supply
runs out, expected in early 2004.
Users should start evaluating
alternatives immediately.
In response, Techspray® has
introduced the G3TM line of
aerosol cleaners, which are the
best direct replacements for
HCFC-141b products. Patented
technology allows G3 to be nonozone depleting, nonflammable,
rapidly evaporating and safe
on most plastics. G3 also offers
32-percent greater cleaning
efficiency than HCFC-141b.
The G3 aerosol line includes
Blue Shower® G3™ cleaner/
degreaser, Flux Remover G3™
and Contact Cleaner G3™. See
pages 1701-1703 in your 2003
Solutions Guide.
productivity with the XC-850.
It establishes the cause and
precise location of any impairments, a distinct advantage
over a power meter and
light source.
Applications for the XC-850
include optical fiber LAN
testing and documentation,
network troubleshooting, and
(fault) location on industrial
and process control fieldbus
communications such as
Devincenet, Profibus DP, PA,
World FIP, Modbus and
and strain gauge applications.
Feature-packed, the XC-850
diagnoses single fibers (simplex)
or a pair with the duplex cable
option and offers a brilliant
color display, less than 1-meter
resolution, minimal deadzone,
easy set up, and more than
10-hours of battery life. Visit
Cross-Checking Reflectometer
Foundation Fieldbus, to name
but a few. Component testing
includes fiber grids in security
Cross-Checking Optical Reflectometer
List: $6,889.00
T1: 6,854.56
T2: 6,820.11
T3: 6,785.67
HANDHELD CABLE,
ANTENNA AND
BASE STATION
ANALYZER
T H E N E W A D D I T I O N TO T H E FA M I LY I I I I I I I I I I I I
Blue Shower G3™ Cleaner/Degreaser
List: $16.15
T1: 14.67
T2:
14.12
T3: 13.62
>
CellMaster
Introducing a solution
that works inside and
outside the box:
Flux Remover G3™
List: $15.50
T1: 14.05
T2:
13.53
T3: 13.05
Cell Master™ –MT8212A
Anritsu, the field proven
leader of application
specific handheld RF
and Microwave Analyzers
has added a new
solution to its family.
Cell Master covers it all!
The ultimate tool for
cell site technicians
providing complete
antenna, cable, and
base station analysis.
Contact Cleaner G3™
List: $16.20
T1: 14.68
T2:
14.13
T3: 13.63
Blue Shower G3TM Cleaner/Degreaser
Want to reach
100,000 wireless
professionals
with your product
and brand message?
•
•
•
•
•
Field Proven
Rugged
Less than 5 Lbs.
Easy-to-Use
Anritsu Quality
When you need Anritsu
precision and quality in a
field friendly solution call
1-800-472-7373, or visit
www.tessco.com.
CONTACT
410-229-1165
hummel @ tessco.com
410-229-1346
Jean Derby, Editor
derby @ tessco.com
410-229-1348
S331C Site Master
SiteMaster
MS2712
SiteMaster
MS2711B Spectrum Master
MS2712
SpectrumMaster
SpectrumMaster
MT8212A Cell Master
MS2712
CellMaster
CellMaster
A Family of Measuring Tools
Discover What’s Possible®
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®
Unbeatable Price for All-New
Feature-Rich Service Monitor
Do It Easier, Do It Faster, Make More Money
he maximum-value
T legacy continues with
the Ramsey COM3010. In
1986 Ramsey introduced the
COM3 communications
service monitor. Rivaling
those selling for $10,000 and
Service Monitor
more, the COM3 broke the
$2,000 price barrier!
The COM3010, a brand-new service monitor, was designed from
the ground up to give you the best features available at a price that
can’t be beat. Covering 0.1 MHz to 1.0 GHz, its features include a
100-watt dummy load and power meter, full-duplex operation,
100x100 sequence and register memories, scanner sweeping, frequency sweeping, sinad meter, 100 Hz to 1 GHz sensitive frequency
counter, calibrated RSSI meter, CTS, DCS, calibrated modulation
meters for AM and FM, and much more.
The sealed tactile Elastomeric front controls withstand the harshest environment and make the COM3010 a breeze to use. Visit
TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373 for more information.
Don’t keep dragging out your old stand-by products that use 30-year old designs which cost you time
and a heck of a lot of batteries. Why suffer with early 20th century technology in a 21st century world?
Test-Um products will get you through your job and on to the next one in record time.
Test-Um products for Test, Talk and Trace applications help you get your job done on time by giving
you the most powerful up-to-date test instruments on the market that are easy to use and packed
with high-end capabilities that make your job easier.
Call TESSCO at 800-472-7373 or visit www.tessco.com.
Communications Service Monitor
List: $4,795.00
T1: 4,795.00
T2: 4,795.00
T3: 4,771.03
TESSCO’s New Test Equipment Partnerships
Portable 3.3 GHz Spectrum Analyzer
Operates on LAN and Bluetooth Systems
continues to expand
T itsESSCO
bench test equipment
offering with new products from
BK Precision, Extech Instruments, General Dynamics,
Huntron and Wireless
Solutions® test accessories.
BK Precision leads the offering
with a line of precision instruments: benchtop AC, DC and
high-current power supplies; 20,
40, 60 and 100 MHz analog and
analog/digital oscilloscopes; handheld frequency counters, spectrum
analyzers; telephone product
testers, and function generators.
Extech Instruments offers you
a broad array of bench and field
specialty test product, including
Digital MultiMates, some including noncontact IR test and diode
test, clamp-on meters, ground
resistance testers, noncontact
thermometers, dual-tracking DC
power supplies and a broad range
of HVAC-related product.
General Dynamics offers you
a range of low-cost to premium
service monitors with your
choice of options: tracking generator, Project 25, trunking, paging
protocols, encryption, cable fault
location and antenna analyzation, and more, with a base unit
pricing of $8,995.00.
Huntron Trackers are your
choice when it comes to troubleshooting low-voltage logic circuitry without risking exceeding
manufacturer’s specifications.
Their troubleshooting capabilities
simplify testing newer technology
components such as CMOS and
MOS circuits. A built-in pulse
generator lets you thoroughly
troubleshoot gate-fired devices
such as SCRs, TRIACs and optocouplers. By energizing the gate,
you can test a component in an
active mode. Test circuitry while
+K Precision’s Model 2650 (TESSCO Part No. 450400) handB held
spectrum analyzer is ideal for the evaluation of W-CDMA,
the power is turned off, avoiding
an accidental short that could
cause further damage. Analyzing
the signature can quickly determine whether the component is
good, bad, or marginal.
Finally, TESSCO now offers
Wireless Solutions® test accessories, a moderately priced line
comparable to or better than the
original accessories that came
with your equipment. Wireless
Solutions® test equipment leads,
probes and accessories are ALL
600V, CATIII, CE-approved and
guaranteed. This equipment is
universal and will fit most standard test equipment, including
Agilent, Fluke, Fluke Networks,
Anritsu, Acterna, Tektronix, Instek,
BK Precision, Ideal, Simpson,
Tripplett, Extech, Hioki,
Yokogama, Willtek, and more.
Wireless Solutions® lead kits are
designed for DMMs, oscilloscopes,
clamp-on multimeters, T-1 testers,
analyzers, generators, and more.
You get brand-name quality
products for 20-percent less with
Wireless Solutions® test accessories.
TESSCO's Accurate,Automated
Calibration Services… Guaranteed!
ESSCO Calibration
T Services
(TCS) utilize
®
automated test systems to ensure
total reliability and quality
during the evaluation of your
communications test equipment, conforming to MIL STD
Z540 and NIST traceable.
Supporting most brands
manufactured for physical
layer, transmission, and RF and
microwave testing, TESSCO’s
calibration services are available
for service monitors, base
station testers, network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, power
meter calibration and power
sensors, wattmeters/elements,
oscilloscope calibration,
signal sources, fiber optic instru-
ments, DMMs, voltmeters,
ammeters, attenuators,
and more.
TESSCO calibration equipment is maintained by a NISTcertified Primary Standards
Laboratory and is online at all
times with the 10 MHz frequency standard of the global
positioning satellites (GPS).
These criteria ensure that your
test equipment is maintained
at peak performance.
Make TESSCO® Calibration
Services an essential part of your
quality assurance team.
TESSCO is an ISO 9000certified company, with logistics
centers in Hunt Valley, Maryland
and Reno, Nevada.
CDMA, GSM, PDC, PHS, Wireless LAN, 802.11 and Bluetooth
systems. This new model was designed to
be the most cost-effective spectrum analyzer on the market for quick and easy
high-precision 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
Portable Spectrum Analyzer
• Dimensions: 6.4” W x 2.8” D x10.2” H
Visit TESSCO.com® or call 800-472-7373 for more information.
TESSCO Part No. 450400 Portable Spectrum Analyzer
List: $4,495.00
T1: 4,472.53 T2: 4,450.05
T3: 4,450.05
TESSCO Offers Hands-On Training Courses
an intense two-day, instructor-led
training course that focuses on RF
line sweep theory and technology.
T1/DS1 Testing Concepts for
Wireless Technicians is the first
course truly focused on the wireless market. This is a comprehen-
sive two-day instructor-led training that has the flexibility of
addressing all types of DS1/T1
test equipment.
Please contact Tom Boyle at
410-229-1228 to register or visit
http://www.tessco.com/knowledgetools/training/index.html for
additional information.
Anritsu
Oct. 7/8
Ft. Lauderdale
FL
Anritsu
Oct. 14/15
Seekonk
MA
Anritsu
Oct. 16/17
Seekonk
MA
AFL - Fundamentals of Fiber Optics
Oct. 21/22
Hunt Valley
MD
pecialized Anritsu Site
S Master
line sweep training is
AFL - Field Testing and Troubleshooting
Oct. 23
Hunt Valley
MD
Anritsu
Oct. 28/29
Hunt Valley
MD
T1/DS1
Oct. 28/29
Hunt Valley
MD
Anritsu
Oct. 30/31
Hunt Valley
MD
Anritsu
Nov. 18/19
Reno
NV
T1/DS1
Nov. 18/19
Reno
NV
Anritsu
Dec. 9/10
Hunt Valley
MD
T1/DS1
Dec. 9/10
Hunt Valley
MD
Anritsu
Dec.11/12
Hunt Valley
MD
T1/DS1
Dec.11/12
Hunt Valley
MD
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Business Briefs
®
Check the Status of Your Order on TESSCO.com®!
A
lthough TESSCO delivers a very high percentage of orders complete, on time and error free, occasionally the product you want is not available. We know this creates
disappointment when you place the order, and it can be a hassle to find the expected delivery date after you’ve placed the order.Now find help on TESSCO.com®!
Find out when TESSCO expects your product to come in and how confident we are in the date we give you. There are two times to take advantage of this powerful
new information: 1 When you’re building your order on TESSCO.com® and want a product that’s not available.
2 When you need a delivery update on a product from a previous order—no matter how the order was placed.
Building
Checking Delivery Status of a
Case 1an Order
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When you confirm your price and availabil-
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ity on your TESSCO.com® worksheet, you’ll
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Applications Graphics for the next Solutions Guide.)
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the product mix changes rapidly, such as wireless broadband.
Splitting the Solutions Guide into at least two different books would
be desired, with one focused on the commercial user, and one for instore use.
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