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To: David who wrote (2289)	3/8/1998 1:56:00 AM
From: Rubble	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 3506

Here's an article I came across about Trimble. I'm not sure what to make of Fultz' comment that Trimble is deliberately leaving software development to its resellers. A hint that software revenues will be declining? Otherwise, a rather upbeat article. The second thing I came across might not be of much importance, but I included it because few have access to the info. Electronic Engineering Times Monday, March 9, 1998 Design -- News Feature Trimble demos GPS and AMPS on circuit board Atlanta - Trimble Navigation Ltd. demonstrated the first single-board implementation of a global positioning system (GPS) receiver and AMPS cellular phone at the Wireless '98 show, here. The CrossCheck unit uses the Sierra custom ASIC developed last fall by Trimble, based on a 68330 core, with the host processor used for both GPS modulation and AMPS call-setup protocols. Rather than try to aim at a consumer mass-market immediately, Sunnyvale, Calif.-based Trimble is assuming that first users of the dual-function unit will be fleet-management specialists. The GPS ASICs could be integrated in a single board with other wireless services, such as digital cellular TDMA, CDMA or GSM systems, or Enhanced Specialized Mobile Radio systems such as the Motorola iDEN radio. A typical AMPS-based unit would carry a list price of $799. Trimble also demonstrated its fleet asset-control software package and is developing similar packages for navigation and e-mail. Robert Fultz, wireless-systems manager for the company, said that Trimble is deliberately leaving the bulk of software development to its resellers. Trimble will provide a generic OEM platform for others to customize. Call (800) 827-8000 www.trimble.com Commerce Business Daily Thursday, March 5, 1998 Issue No. PSA-2045 TRIMBLE NAVIGATION NT200CG NOTICE TYPE: Solicitation NOTICE DATED: 030398 OFFICE ADDRESS: Commandant (G-CAS-4), U.S. Coast Guard Headquarters, 2100 Second Street, NW, Washington, DC 20593-0001 ZIP CODE: 20593 SUBJECT: 59 - TRIMBLE NAVIGATION NT200CG SOLICITATION NO.: SOL DTCG23-98-Q-0724 RESPONSE DEADLINE: DUE 031798 CONTACT: POC Myra Freeman, 202/267-1572 NOTICE TEXT: 59 - Trimble Navigation NT200CG Differential GPS Receiver. Vendors interested in quoting should request a copy of the RFQ by faxing your name, address, phone number and contact person, to Myra Freeman, 202/267-4727. Requests for the RFQ must be received by March 17, 1998. RECEIVED: (W-062 SN174016)