To: SKIP PAUL who wrote (22839 ) 2/10/1999 11:22:00 PM From: Ruffian Respond to of 152472
PowerWave & CDMA> Powerwave Technologies Introduces PCS CDMA Booster Power Amplifier Solution IRVINE, CALIF. (Feb. 10) BUSINESS WIRE -Feb. 10, 1999--Powerwave Technologies Inc. (Nasdaq:PWAV) Wednesday announced the introduction of its ultralinear PCS CDMA Booster power amplifier solution for CDMA base stations in the 1930 to 1990 MHz band. This product will be demonstrated at CTIA's Wireless '99, February 8th through February 10th, 1999, in New Orleans. Powerwave is located at Booth No. 6049. The CDMA Booster solution is targeted for use in PCS CDMA base stations requiring range extension or improved in-building coverage and supports up to 6 transceivers in sectorized or omni configurations. The re-amplification of the CDMA signals is made possible by Powerwave's advanced, ultralinear design. The PCS CDMA Booster also includes a power supply, battery backup, redundancy capabilities, and other options. "Powerwave is pleased to announce this PCS CDMA Booster amplifier solution," stated Bruce C. Edwards, president and chief executive officer. "By incorporating this ultralinear amplifier product into their networks, customers can increase both cell site coverage and capacity." Company Background Powerwave Technologies, an ISO 9001 quality certified company, is a leading supplier of high performance RF power amplifiers for use in wireless communications networks. Powerwave designs, manufactures, and markets both single carrier and multi-carrier amplifiers. Powerwave's products are utilized in both cellular and PCS base stations in both digital and analog networks. Powerwave also produces RF power amplifiers for the wireless local loop and land mobile radio markets. Corporate headquarters are located at 2026 McGaw Avenue, Irvine, Calif. 92614. Telephone 949/757-0530. For more information on Powerwave's high performance ultra-linear RF power amplifiers and amplifier systems, call 888/PWR-WAVE (797-9283) or visit the company's Web site at powerwave.com . Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this news release which are not historical information are forward-looking statements as defined within the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied. Such potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: dependence on a limited number of customers; continued success in the design of new amplifier products and the ability to manufacture in quantity such new products; reductions or cancellations in orders from new or existing customers; and continued or new deterioration of business and economic conditions in the company's customers marketplaces, including international marketplaces such as Korea and South America. Additional factors which could affect the company's operating and financial results are described in the company's Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Dec. 28, 1997 and Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended Sept. 27, 1998, both of which are filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other risks detailed from time to time in the company's reports filed or to be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Additionally, the company undertakes no obligation to publicly release the results of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. -0- KM/np* JV/np