Wavepath Implements Breakthrough Sectorized Architecture
CAMARILLO, Calif., April 13 /PRNewswire/ -- California Amplifier Inc., (Nasdaq: CAMP) a leading supplier of RF subscriber equipment to the wireless broadband industry, and Wavepath, the San Francisco Bay area's premiere provider of wireless local loop services, announced the first deployment and use of a 20 degree sectorized antenna in a commercially operating two way wireless broadband system using MMDS and MDS frequencies.
Wavepath's two way sectorization plan was fully implemented this month, using California Amplifier supplied RF and antenna equipment. The network utilizes the MMDS (2.5 to 2.686 GHz) frequency band to transmit signals to subscribers and MDS (2.15 to 2.162 GHz) frequency band to transmit signals on the return path. Through this network, Wavepath provides the most widely available high speed Internet access in the Bay area. The company's flagship service, iSpeed, is marketed in the Bay area through leading Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including Bay Junction Technology, Concentric Network, DNAI, ISP Networks, LaunchNet, LanMinds, MasterLink, Reality Networks, SlipNet and Urjet.
California Amplifier's patented state-of-the-art Yagi-Horn antenna was developed specifically for two way delivery deployments. With exceptional sidelobe and cross polarization performance, the product is suitable for use as a customer premises antenna for commercial buildings or as a hub receive antenna in a sectorized system. When used as a sectorized hub antenna, the product allows the reuse of upstream frequencies in alternating sectors.
"We are very pleased that Wavepath selected California Amplifier to support the deployment of the first commercial wireless Internet service using the MDS band for upstream data," said Kris Kelkar, Vice President, Voice and Data Products of California Amplifier. "As leaders in data delivery over MDS and MMDS, Wavepath is setting the precedent for the industry."
"Deploying sectorization in the upstream channels has not only increased the capacity of our network, but has also enhanced the robustness of our upstream links," stated Harry Perlow, Vice President, Engineering for Wavepath. "The wireless revolution necessitates innovative engineering, and the equipment to implement those solutions."
About California Amplifier
California Amplifier, ISO 9001 certified, designs and manufactures
a broad line of amplifiers, downconverters, antennas, and integrated
products for the reception of microwave signals used primarily in
conjunction with broadband communications worldwide. The Company's
Satellite business unit produces reception components for worldwide
DBS/DTH transmissions as well as consumer and commercial grade products
for both C and Ku band applications. The Wireless business unit
provides reception solutions for the Wireless Cable (MMDS) industry and
markets MultiCipher(R), a proprietary broadband encryption technology
for conditional access of multichannel television systems. The Voice &
Data business unit produces two-way wireless solutions for innovative
voice, video, telephony, interactive, and networking applications.
Micro Pulse, the Company's antenna subsidiary, designs and manufactures
components for a broad range of GPS and wireless applications. More
information about California Amplifier is available at www.calamp.com.
About Wavepath
Wavepath is the San Francisco Bay area's leading wireless
high-speed Internet connectivity company, providing an exclusive
wireless broadband local loop in the Bay area. The company's flagship
product, iSpeed, offers high data rate, reliable, secure and
easy-to-install Internet connectivity designed to serve the needs of
telecommuters and businesses. Wavepath is a privately held subsidiary
of Le Groupe Videotron Ltee of Montreal, Canada, an international
telecommunications company. In the United States, Groupe Videotron also
owns the nation's largest private cable company. Groupe Videotron is a
leader in information highway development as a result of its experience
in multimedia development and in integrated cable television and
telephony in the United States and United Kingdom. More information
about Wavepath and its iSpeed line is available at www.wavepath.com.
More information about Groupe Videotron is available at
www.videotron.com.
NOTE: This press release may contain forward looking statements that involve risk and uncertainties, including without limitation, timing of shipments, subscriber growth, product demand, competition, product acceptance, and other risks and uncertainties that are detailed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports, including Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Reports on Form 10-K. Copies of the Company's most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K can be obtained from the Company on request.
SOURCE California Amplifier Inc.
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