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CalAmp Introduces New Galaxy 900 Point-to-Point Digital Wireless System for Long Distance Backhaul Applications
| Source: CalAmp Corp.
OXNARD, CA--(Marketwire - August 17, 2009) - CalAmp Corp. (NASDAQ : CAMP ), a leading provider
of wireless products, services and solutions, today introduced its new
Galaxy 900™ point-to-point digital access radio system, which provides
wireless transmission of voice and broadband data traffic over long
distances for backhaul applications in the public safety, industrial and
utility markets.
The Galaxy 900 radio system operates in the licensed 900 MHz (928-960 MHz)
frequency band in North America, enabling the extension of services further
than current analog or higher-frequency digital alternatives. The licensed
900 MHz spectrum offers inherent advantages for network connectivity to
remote or rural locations. This enables RF signals to be transmitted over
significantly greater distances, requiring less infrastructure than higher
frequency solutions. It offers robust, spectrum-efficient transmission
over distances of 30 miles or more in a single link, in difficult terrain
and other areas where wired infrastructure may not be available. These
advantages result in a lower upfront investment and reduced recurring
operating expenses. Typical applications include backhaul for private
mobile radio, Ethernet extension and remote monitoring and control
applications for utility networks such as distribution and substation
automation or video monitoring.
"The new Galaxy 900 is a great addition to CalAmp's portfolio of proven
wireless connectivity solutions," commented Rick Nozel, Senior Vice
President of Sales and Marketing for CalAmp's wireless networks business.
"With the Galaxy 900, CalAmp now provides an industrial-grade and secure
broadband wireless backhaul connectivity product, a perfect complement to
our full suite of point-to-multipoint solutions. With our expanding
product portfolio, we can better address the diverse wireless communication
needs of our customers in the utility, industrial and public safety
markets."
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp provides wireless communications solutions that enable
anytime/anywhere access to critical data and content. The Company serves
customers in the public safety, industrial monitoring and controls, mobile
resource management, public utilities and direct broadcast satellite
markets. For additional information, please visit www.calamp.com.