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To: Labrador who wrote (891)	4/7/1999 5:48:00 PM
From: Robert Sheldon	Respond to of 2702

Second, and more importantly, when I read the 10-K, I see that the company has a gross margin percentage of 55%, up from 1997's level of 52%. So the margin are definitely present. Take a look at their income statement, net sales of $18.1 M, gross profit of $9.96 M. Bravo . . .

To: Labrador who wrote (891)	4/7/1999 6:08:00 PM
From: J Stone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 2702

Dogman, Considering wireless phone usage in the US grew by over 30% last year and phones are give aways, the future picture looks bright. It looks even better when you consider that the fastest way to develop a phone infrastructure in underdevelop countries is with wireless technology as opposed to wired/fiberoptic. I believe sales of wireless phones in China matches that of new wired lines (just something I recall). Given their backlog and existing clients growing appetites, profit margins should be maintainable with the growing output. FWIW Jeff