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To: Ramus who wrote (22152)	1/29/1999 12:41:00 AM
From: Ruffian	Respond to of 152472

Must Be Shi--y Phones> HP Lowers Cost of Repairing GSM Mobile Phones BUSINESS WIRE GENEVA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 28, 1999-- Economical GSM Mobile-station Test Set Allows Service Technicians to do Module-level Repair at Local Mobile-phone Repair Shops To help service technicians cope with the growing number of mobile phones coming into repair shops, [ Hewlett-Packard Company ] today announces a GSM mobile-station test set that provides module-level repair capability for the price of an entry-level, "go/no-go" tester. The announcement was made here at a press conference. The HP E6392A GSM mobile-station test set is expected to make service providers and mobile-phone-repair organizations more efficient by allowing them to delegate more repair tasks to local service centers. HP says that service technicians can learn how to use the GSM test set in about 30 minutes. Until now, these service organizations had to rely on the limited capability of low-end go/no-go testers or turn to expensive, high- performance instruments. The HP GSM test set offers a combination of just enough functionality, good performance and low price, making it possible to equip service technicians at the local level to diagnose and repair module-level faults. "By extending trouble-shooting and repair coverage to local shops, GSM mobile-phone providers can increase the repair capability and effectiveness of their entire service networks while keeping equipment costs in line," said Jim Rundle, general manager for HP's Spokane (Wash.) Division. The HP E6392A GSM mobile-station test set complements the high-end HP 8922 series test set, which can be used at service-center hubs for component-level testing and analysis. Together these instruments form the basis of a complete and cost-effective GSM mobile test strategy. A Versatile Set of Measurement Tools To help GSM mobile-phone service centers keep pace with the rapidly growing mobile-phone market, the HP test set provides comprehensive, automatic GSM measurements that speed incoming inspection. With full GSM test capabilities for GSM900, E-GSM and DCS1800, technicians can check most mobile phones with this single instrument. Technicians can trouble-shoot a problem to the mechanical or module level, make necessary module replacements and make adjustments after repairs. Measurement tools include a direct current (dc) power-consumption check, and various transmitter and receiver measurements. To further enhance the test set's trouble-shooting capability, asynchronous- test-mode, spectrum-monitor and signal-generator options are available. Measurement results are accurate and repeatable. For example, because the GSM test set provides a peak power measurement accuracy of +/-0.6dB, service technicians can accurately measure the power level of mobile-phone transmitters. Easy to Use and Maintain An intuitive user interface and a PC-memory-card reader help make the test set easy to set up and operate. Technicians can store different test conditions on PC cards for easy uploading to the instrument. HP also will supply firmware upgrades for the GSM test set on PC cards. Optional accessories for the GSM test set include RF cables; RF and dc power adapters, couplers, test fixtures; GSM test SIMs; and a shielded box for testing in open, spectrally noisy environments. U.S. Pricing and Availability The HP E6392A GSM mobile-station test set is expected to be available in March for $10,200. About HP Hewlett-Packard Company is a leading global provider of computing, Internet and Intranet solutions, services, communications products and measurement solutions, all of which are recognized for excellence in quality and support. HP has 124,600 employees and had revenue of $47.1 billion in its 1998 fiscal year. Information about HP, its products and the company's Year 2000 program can be found on the World Wide Web at hp.com. NOTE TO THE EDITOR: Sales information may be obtained by calling 1-800-452-4844 ext. 6291. Please do NOT use editor-contact or corporate telephone numbers for sales information. Information in this release applies specifically to products available in the United States. Product availability and specifications may vary in non-U.S. markets. If you choose to review this item, your readers will receive the quickest response to their inquiries by mailing them to Hewlett- Packard Company, Test and Measurement Organization, 5301 Stevens Creek Blvd., MS 54LAK, Santa Clara, CA 95052. SEQN: BW0368