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To: John Stichnoth who wrote (10337)	2/28/2000 1:33:00 PM
From: Marty R	Respond to of 29986

I don't know if anyone has posted this already. Thought it was good news. QUALCOMM Introduces Globalstar Packet Data Modem - GSP-1620 Will Enable Manufacturers and Businesses To Communicate with Remote Assets - PR NEWSWIRE - February 28, 2000 07:30 NEW ORLEANS, Feb 28, 2000 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- QUALCOMM Incorporated (Nasdaq: QCOM), pioneer and world leader of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) digital wireless technology, today announced a new product for the Globalstar system, a GSP-1620 Satellite Packet Data Modem. QUALCOMM's Globalstar Packet Data Modem is designed to deliver clear and reliable digital data communications for urban and remote areas, using QUALCOMM's CDMA technology and the Globalstar Satellite Communications System. "The introduction of QUALCOMM's Globalstar Packet Data Modem demonstrates QUALCOMM's ongoing commitment to ensure that the Globalstar Communications System supports both voice and data applications," said Jerry Beckwith, president of QUALCOMM Wireless Systems. "This product is a significant milestone, because this enables Globalstar to be one of the first satellite systems to offer packet data and Internet services." The satellite-based Packet Data Modem will provide a reliable, wireless data link to remote locations, where terrestrial wireless infrastructure and landlines are inaccessible or unavailable. In addition to communicating with field equipment, users can also monitor, track, operate, manage and control their remote assets. The telemetry industry of Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) will have access to a new product designed to solve multiple applications. Commands may be sent over the Globalstar System in order to change software reporting parameters and reporting of information. QUALCOMM's Globalstar Packet Data Modem offers customers, OEMs and VARs an opportunity to add additional value to their products. Production quantities are planned for this fall. Accessories include a developer's kit for accelerated time to market, a diagnostic monitor and a Product Support Tool (PST) for configuring the modem. QUALCOMM Incorporated (www.qualcomm.com) is a leader in developing and delivering innovative digital wireless communications products and services based on the Company's CDMA digital technology. The Company's business areas include integrated CDMA chipsets and system software; technology licensing; Eudora(R) email software for Windows(R) and Macintosh(R) computing platforms; and satellite-based systems including OmniTRACS(R) and portions of the Globalstar(TM) system. QUALCOMM owns patents which are essential to all of theCDMA wireless telecommunications standards that have been adopted or proposed for adoption by standards-setting bodies worldwide. QUALCOMM has licensed its essential CDMA patent portfolio to more than 75 telecommunications equipment manufacturers worldwide. Headquartered in San Diego, Calif., QUALCOMM is included in the S&P 500 Index and is a 1999 FORTUNE 500(R) company traded on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol QCOM. Except for the historical information contained herein, this news release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties, including timely product development, the Company's ability to successfully manufacture significant quantities of CDMA or other equipment on a timely and profitable basis, and those related to performance guarantees, change in economic conditions of the various markets the Company serves, as well as the other risks detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including the report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 26, 1999, and most recent Form 10-Q. QUALCOMM, OmniTRACS and Eudora are registered trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. Globalstar is a trademark of Loral Qualcomm Satellite Services, Incorporated. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE QUALCOMM Incorporated

To: John Stichnoth who wrote (10337)	2/28/2000 1:40:00 PM
From: Lu_Xun	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29986

Mr. Stichnoth: I like your idea for a proposed advertisement for G. But let me tell you a true life story I just heard in court a couple of weeks ago in a case tried before me. Two men were out hunting in the Bitterroot Mountains along the Idaho/Montana state line. At the end of the day, they walk out of the mountains to their car and discover the car won't start. "Not to worry," says one, as he pulls out his cellphone. No luck. They are out of cell tower range. They ended up hiking something like 8 - 10 miles before they finally were able to pick up a signal on their cellphone and place a call for help! I suspect hunters like that are a ready made market for G. Lu Xun

To: John Stichnoth who wrote (10337)	2/28/2000 2:06:00 PM
From: MileHigh	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29986

John, No I wasn't kidding and do not quite know why it was not a good idea. I am not insulted, don't get me wrong, I just do not see why any of these ideas do not target the audiences, including the lady stranded and the hunters (which is sort of the same idea as mine, people that get away into the thick) Also, I got the impression that IRID failed for many reasons other than their marketing. And actually, it is my understanding that their marketing WAS GOOD but they just had no infra to support and respond to all the calls and letters that came in after their advertising program kicked in!? Besides thei high cost pm and hs..... Have a great day! MileHigh