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To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3425)	1/27/2000 12:11:00 PM
From: w molloy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

>> Incorporating GPS technology to handsets isn't cheap compared to a software-based alternative that won't place any hardware demands on handset manufacturers. Not so. CNXT currently offer GPS chipsets at a very competitive price. These designs can be modified to suit handset manufacturers. Software based solutions (involving triangulation with respect to a number of bases), are difficult to achieve in marginal RF conditions - which are much more prevelent than network operators would like you to believe. Your points regarding Russian, Chinese et al, attitude to using US military technology are well taken w.

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3425)	1/27/2000 3:25:00 PM
From: Quincy	Respond to of 34857

I don't have faith the US government will play with the GPS system... The US power grid is synchronized in phase by GPS. Not something that can be interrupted with the impunity you describe.

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3425)	1/27/2000 9:13:00 PM
From: brian h	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

Tero, A service that's dependent on the US military goodwill is kind of a tough sell to China, Russia and India. . Well. Of course they will feel uncomfortable. However can they live without those GPS sats from USA? If the answer is no, just join the group and enjoy it while they can. Or they can also develop some GPS sats. themselves. Brian H.

To: tero kuittinen who wrote (3425)	1/28/2000 11:29:00 AM
From: Terrapin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 34857

Hi tero, Thanks for the information on GPS. Since the US government owns the GPS satellites are you aware of how they structure the service? What I mean is, do they require license fees? And if so, from whom? I have tried to follow the GPS story from an investor's point of view since hearing of the US mandate. However, I have not decided on a good play. GPS chipsets appear immature at this point (expensive, large, energy-intensive). I passed on Trimble for these reasons. A software solution looks good at this point but, again, I don't know how to play it. Any further information you have regarding Nokia's strategy in this area would be extremely valuable to me. I figure that, unless they want to give up the US market when the mandate comes into effect, then they will have to implement something. Also, does Nokia compete directly with VOXX in the handset market? Thanks, Terrapin