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To: Sawtooth who wrote (10610)	3/8/2000 9:30:00 AM
From: WR	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 29987

Qualcomm has successfully implemented Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) in multi-user cellular communications applications and owns and operates OmniTRACS, an international satellite-based track fleet and position location service. Qualcomm designs and manufactures subscriber terminals and gateways. Qualcomm's plans to offer its OmniTRACS system to Globalstar service providers as an incremental service. Globalstar has been exclusively licensed to use Qualcomm's CDMA technology for mobile satellite applications. globalstar.com

To: Sawtooth who wrote (10610)	3/8/2000 10:09:00 AM
From: John Stichnoth	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 29987

One more time; does OmniTracs use, or plan to use, the G system?* [EDIT: Prior, cross posts, contradict my understanding. Read those posts, and let's investigate further] In a word--No. (Or, at least not in its present configuration.) Logically: Omnitracs can use geo sats. Geo sats are cheaper than Leo. G* can, if they can fill their spectrum, earn much more from other customers than Omnitracs should be willing to pay. OTOH, I would expect that it has been looked at, and as a last resort (eg., to stave off liquidation?) Omnitracs might be portable to G* if the need arises. But, imho, if we see Omnitracs being touted for G, then that is not necessarily a good sign for G A possibility, which I cannot opine on, is combining an Omnitracs product with G*, giving the trucker voice capability to add to the Omnitracs SMS capability. The product could be offered to allow calling from the truck to anywhere, or allowing the trucker only to call the dispatch office, or only allow the trucker to receive calls. I think that would be cool, and would have a market. Best, John