Drive Test System is available with full HSDPA capabilities.
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Seven.Five Multi-technology Drive Test System features Optimization, Benchmarking, and Scanning modes to suit all phases of wireless telecommunications network testing. It provides information about QoS measurements on data performance in Application layer, and about SCCH, DPCCH, DSCH, and HARQ Statistics in Transmission layer. Information about Physical Layer includes ARFCN, RxLev, CPICH, and Ec/No. Sierra Wireless AC 850 and 860 devices are supported.
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Comarco Wireless Test Solutions Launches HSDPA for Seven.Five Drive Test
Seven.Five Multi-Technology Drive Test System now supports full HSDPA optimization, benchmarking and scanning tests.
LAS VEGAS, April 5, 2006..... Comarco (NASDAQ: CMRO) Wireless Test Solutions today announces that a new version of the popular Seven.Five Multi-technology Drive Test System is now available with full HSDPA (High Speed Download Packet Access) capabilities. With Optimization, Benchmarking and Scanning modes, Seven.Five for HSDPA is ideal for all phases of wireless telecommunications network testing. The new system is featured at CTIA 2006, April 5-7, in booth #3235 in the Las Vegas Convention Center's Central Hall.
"HSDPA is already being adopted worldwide and will be in wide use by the end of 2006," says Greg Maton, senior vice president and GM for Comarco Wireless Test Solutions. "As has always been the case, Comarco test systems and scanners are ready to evaluate and implement the latest technologies as soon as they go into serious trials. Our new offering can handle everything from RF planning, competitive benchmarking, installation and pre-launch testing, to shakedowns, maintenance and QoS monitoring."
HSDPA is Very Fast
HSDPA is said to be the fastest (up to 14.4 Mbps theoretical maximum speed) downlink technology that is currently available worldwide. It is generally thought to be the next major advance in wireless packet-based data service. By comparison, the current leader for packet-based data service is Ev-DO (Evolution Data Only) technology, with typical downlink speeds of 500 to 700 kbps and theoretical maximum speeds of 2 Mbps. The uplink version of HSDPA, HSUPA (High Speed Uplink Packet Access) service is generally thought to be one to two years in the future but Comarco intends to add this to its portfolio when devices become available.
All Layers of Testing
Seven.Five for HSDPA provides information on all layers of testing:
Application Layer -Currently supported devices include the Sierra Wireless AC 850 and 860. Several additional devices will soon be supported as well.
QoS measurements on data performance
Transmission Layer -
SCCH Information
DPCCH Information
DSCH Information
HARQ statistics
etc
Physical Layer -
ARFCN
RxLev
CPICH
Ec/No
Etc
Pricing for the Seven.Five option for HSDPA starts at around $15,000. Availability is six to eight weeks from receipt of order.
About Comarco
Based in Irvine, Calif., Comarco is a leading provider of wireless test solutions for field test applications, ChargeSource® universal mobile power products and wireless emergency call box systems. Comarco's industry-leading Seven.Five(TM) wireless test system for field test applications allows cellular telephone system operators to improve the quality of their cellular phone service through voice, video and data benchmarking and system optimization using advanced QoS algorithms and a unique multi-technology RF scanner. Seven.Five's open architecture supports both current cellular operating system technologies and the new 3G systems being implemented all over the world.
Based on reported year-to-date sales data, ChargeSource is the largest selling line of products able to recharge and power a variety of mobile devices, including laptop computers, cellular telephones, digital cameras, PDAs and other handheld devices, through a single power source.
In addition, Comarco's call box systems are in place on most major highway systems throughout the United States and are used by motorists to contact local authorities for rapid assistance. More information about Comarco's product lines can be found at www.Comarco.com and www.chargesource.com.
Corporate Information
Comarco Wireless Test Solutions is located at 2 Cromwell, Irvine, CA 92618-1816. The company can be found on the Web at www.Comarco.com.
Company Contacts:
Tom Franza
President & CEO
Comarco, Inc.
(949) 599-7440
tfranza@Comarco.com
Dan Lutz
Vice President & CFO
Comarco, Inc.
(949) 599-7556
dlutz@Comarco.com
