OXNARD, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 5, 2006--CalAmp Corp.
(Nasdaq:CAMP), a leading provider of wireless products and engineering
services, announced today that the Company will be presenting its new
multi-mode GSM module, the GX820, at the CTIA Wireless 2006. The
Conference is being held April 5-7, 2006, at the Las Vegas Convention
Center. The Company will be exhibiting in booth #5320, in the M2M
Pavilion within the North Hall.
The GX820 is the Company's latest wireless data module, designed
for the needs of the machine-to-machine (M2M) market. The module
offers compatibility with GSM and GPRS at 850 MHz and 1900 MHz, as
well as Analog Control Channel service. The GX820 is a feature rich
wireless data module that is embedded into applications. An important
differentiator of the GX820 is its multi-mode capability. In addition
to GSM, the GX820 supports AMPS control channel technologies, which
are offered by Aeris' MicroBurst and Numerex's Cellemetry networks.
This is a unique combination of network technologies, as GSM and AMPS
are not part of the same wireless standard, yet both are widely
deployed in North America. To enable this multi-mode capability,
CalAmp's engineers developed a Software Defined Radio (SDR) using a
Philips GSM chipset.
The GX820 is PCS Type Certification Review Board (PTCRB) approved
and has successfully completed interoperability testing (IOT) with
Ericsson and Nokia. PTCRB sets the standards that GSM/GPRS modules
must meet in North America and is a requirement for operation on the
GSM networks.
"The control channel networks have enabled over 1.2 million
devices to be remotely monitored and controlled in North America,
making them a popular choice with M2M developers," commented Patrick
Hutchins, president of CalAmp's Products Division. "However, the
control channel networks are facing the uncertainty of the FCC 'Analog
Sunset' ruling, which states that carriers may choose to discontinue
operating their analog networks in February 2008. While there is no
requirement for the carriers to turn their analog service off, this
creates uncertainty in the longevity of analog application
deployments. By offering both control channel and digital GSM
compatibility, the GX820 offers the superior coverage and cost
effectiveness of today's control channel networks and the longevity of
digital GSM services, which continue to expand. The GX820 is an ideal
choice for solution integrators looking to enable their application
with cellular connectivity, especially when compared to the multi-mode
alternatives that use CDMA."
About CalAmp Corp.
CalAmp is a leading provider of wireless equipment, engineering
services and software that enable anytime/anywhere access to critical
information, data and entertainment content. With comprehensive
capabilities ranging from product design and development through
volume production, CalAmp delivers cost-effective high quality
solutions to a broad array of customers and end markets. CalAmp is the
leading supplier of Direct Broadcast Satellite (DBS) outdoor customer
premise equipment to the U.S. satellite television market. The Company
also provides wireless connectivity solutions for the telemetry and
asset tracking markets, public safety communications, the healthcare
industry and digital multimedia delivery applications. For additional
information, please visit the Company's website at www.calamp.com.
CONTACT: CalAmp Corp.
Rick Vitelle, 805-987-9000
or
Financial Relations Board
Lasse Glassen, 310-854-8313
lglassen@financialrelationsboard.com
SOURCE: CalAmp Corp.