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To: sPD who wrote (179)	10/5/2000 7:28:48 AM
From: Ron Schier	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 216

COM DEV Wireless and Westel Announce Systems Integrator Agreement RICHARDSON, TX, Oct. 5 /CNW/ - Officials with COM DEV Wireless, a division of COM DEV International Ltd. (TSE: CDV), have signed a systems integrator agreement with Westel Wireless Systems, a fully-owned subsidiary of Westel Group Limited (Australian Stock Exchange (ASX: WSG). Under the agreement, Westel Wireless Systems will market COM DEV Base Stations and integrate them for customers in Eastern Europe and Asia. COM DEV Wireless designs and manufactures leading edge radio systems and subsystems for wireless, cellular telephone and PCS systems. Westel offers advanced systems project management and systems integration of wireless telecommunications projects for telecom carriers and emergency service organizations. "As a leader in Wireless RF telecommunication systems and subsystems, we are pleased to provide Westel with our IS-136 Base Stations," said Roger Boivin, President, COM DEV Wireless. "Westel has an established base of customers and many have indicated a preference for purchasing Base Stations as part of an integrated system. COM DEV Wireless looks forward to helping Westel fulfill that demand." Westel also purchases switches from TELOS Engineering, which recently signed a strategic supply agreement with COM DEV. These switches will be integrated with COM DEV Wireless Base Stations. "Our company is developing strategic relationships with the world's leading suppliers of wireless equipment and services so our clients have access to the best possible solution for their needs," said Mr. Gregory Klumov, CEO, Westel Wireless Systems. "COM DEV Wireless' products are well- respected and highly desired by major global wireless, cellular telephone and PCS system vendors. This should prove to be a very fruitful relationship for both companies." About COM DEV COM DEV International Ltd. (www.comdev.cc) is a leading producer of wireless infrastructure, as well as a designer and manufacturer of space hardware subsystems. The company has two divisions: COM DEV Wireless and COM DEV Space that together have facilities in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom and China. COM DEV Wireless designs and manufactures leading-edge wireless systems and subsystems that enjoy broad acceptance among global wireless system vendors. System products include soft radios, broadband wireless Internet products and TDMA Base Stations. Subsystem products integrate signal filtering, signal amplification and alarm monitoring in a single compact electronics package. COM DEV Space manufactures advanced products and subsystems that are sold to the major satellite prime contractors for use in commercial communications and earth science satellites. About Westel The Westel Group Limited (www.westel.com.au) develops and offers a range of high value services to telecommunications carriers, both in Australia and around the world. Based in Sydney, Westel Wireless Systems is a fully owned subsidiary of the Westel Group Limited. Westel Wireless Systems provides advanced systems integration and project management for telecoms carriers around the world. The company offers its clients an "open systems" approach to building networks, with access to a wide range of technologies. Focused on wireless opportunities in the Emergency Services sector, the company is developing strategic relationships with the world's leading suppliers of wireless equipment and services. This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from results indicated in any forward-looking statements. The company cautions that, among other things, in view of the rapid changes in the wireless communications markets and technologies, and other risks including the cost and market acceptance of the company's new products, the level of individual customer procurements and competitive product offerings and pricing, and general economic circumstances, the company's business prospects may be materially different from forward-looking statements made by the company.