HSDPA Capabilities for 3G WCDMA Scanner

US Chicago : PCTEL, Inc. announced the commercial availability of HSDPA measurement capabilities in its SeeGull(TM) WCDMA and WCDMA/GSM (3-band) scanner solutions. Both scanner solutions seamlessly generate RF measurements for UMTS and HSDPA standards, enabling carriers to map out data coverage and to better plan and optimize their networks.

The company is addressing the needs of the many WCDMA operators that are now deploying HSDPA in order to offer high speed data, enable wireless video services, and other advanced wireless services to compete with Wi-Fi, EVDO and even ADSL. This capability is the latest addition to the line of software-defined scanning receivers that allow for rapid customization for customers' needs, field upgradeability and production efficiencies.

"We are pleased to be able to satisfy the many customer requests to support measurements for HSDPA networks by adding this capability to our SeeGull scanners," said Larry Sakayama, General Manager of PCTEL's RF Solutions Group. "As with WCDMA, HSDPA carriers are turning to drive test measurements as a key source of data for effective network optimization."

The PCTEL SeeGull WCDMA/HSDPA scanner frees RF engineers from single-mode scanner limitations and provides greater measurement sensitivity, enabling them to collect data which complements drive test measurements made using handsets. While handset collected data provides engineers with a measure of the user's experience, scanner data helps them to understand what is happening and why.

The SeeGull product line includes scanner solutions covering all the major wireless technologies as well as indoor solutions and a WCDMA transmitter for indoor coverage planning. The accuracy and reliability of SeeGull measurements makes this data ideal as inputs for use in propagation management, frequency and cell planning applications. The product is available globally and is sold directly or integrated within many of the leading drive test solutions.

About PCTEL

PCTEL (NASDAQ:PCTI), founded in March 1994, is a global leader in simplifying mobility. PCTEL's Mobility Solution Group's (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity. PCTEL's RF Solution Group's (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers and receiver-based products are used to measure and monitor cellular networks. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://maxrad.pctel.com} designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions that facilitate and simplify wireless communications. PCTEL protects its leadership position with a portfolio of more than 130 analog and broadband communications and wireless patents, issued or pending, including key and essential patents for modem technology. PCTEL's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, system integrators, PC manufacturers and PC card and board manufacturers.

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