Stratex Networks Velox
LE Wireless Transmission Solves Broadcast Interruption Problems
for North Carolina Public Safety Network
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 9 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/
-- Stratex Networks, Inc. , one of the world's leading providers
of wireless transmission solutions, today announced the
completion of a wireless emergency communications system
for Avery County 911 Communications, Newland, NC. The license-exempt
radio based system, installed and managed by High Country
Communications (HCC), has eliminated broadcast interruption
problems encountered by the Agency's previous system.
The agency's original simulcast emergency
network used leased T1 transmission lines. Initially delays
through the leased circuits were predictable and the network
performed well. But over time, delays changed as the wire
line provider groomed the circuits for more efficient network
operation. In a typical T1 application, the route a leased
line takes is transparent to the user. But for this emergency
system, changing the route varied delays and was problematic
for maintaining performance of the radio simulcast network.
The network covers all emergency medical
services, rescue squads, fire, sheriff's, and police departments
in a 1000 square mile area that encompasses some of the most
mountainous terrain east of the Mississippi. The transmission
system is based on Stratex Networks Velox LE platform with
links ranging from eight to twelve miles. The Velox LE radios
operate in the license-exempt 5.8 GHz band, and the transmission
capacity is software upgradeable.
"Point to point microwave radios were well
suited for solving the delay problems associated with leased
lines," according to Chris Bertolini, President of High Country
Communications. "Installation costs were low because the radios
were essentially plug and play," Bertolini said. The integrated
spectrum analyzer of the Stratex Velox radio aided channel
selection and allowed HCC to check the communication path
for possible interference prior to final installation.
Bertolini listed several other advantages
to the wireless transmission network. "Operating costs are
lower now, we have a constant delay path and a problem-free
simulcast network, additional connections at no incremental
cost; interference free transmissions, and, very important
to us, full ownership control."
About Stratex Networks
With headquarters in San Jose, California,
Stratex Networks, Inc. is one of the world's leading providers
of high-speed wireless transmission solutions. Since it was
founded in 1984, Stratex Networks has achieved international
recognition for quality, innovation, and technical superiority
in delivering data, voice, and video communication systems,
including comprehensive service and support. Stratex Networks,
with its broad product offering and worldwide sales and support
organization, is strategically positioned to serve its customers'
needs in wireless high-capacity transmission technology. Additional
information is available at http://www.stratexnet.com/.
About High Country Communications
Based in Linville, NC, High Country Communications
provides land mobile two-way radio services and products to
business, industry, public safety and consumer markets throughout
northwestern North Carolina and several counties in Tennessee.
The company assists several North Carolina state agencies
in the development of radio dispatch systems.
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risks and uncertainties, which could cause Actual results
to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements,
see "Risk Factors" in the Company's Annual Report or Form
10-K for the most recently ended fiscal year.
CONTACT: Investor Contact: Carl Thomsen
of Stratex Networks, Inc.,+1-408-943-0777 or ir@stratexnet.com;
or Agency Contact: Marcie May of TheRankin Group, Ltd., +1-714-832-4100
or marcie@rankin-group.com, for StratexNetworks, Inc.
Web site: http://www.stratexnet.com/
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