Aeroflex 2975 P25 Radio Test Set Now Supports Re-banded 800MHz Radios

(Product News, 3 Apr 2007)

Aeroflex Inc. demonstrated new test capability for its 2975 P25 Radio Test Set—support of re-banded Motorola's SmartNet and SmartZone 800MHz P25 radio systems at the International Wireless Communications Expo (IWCE) 2007. Accurate testing and verification of 800MHz re-banded public mobile radio (PMR) systems is critical because of their use by first responders who rely on their radios to ensure public safety. A radio that is not working properly in the new frequency bands could mean a delayed response or even the difference between life and death.

"With this added test capability for the 2975, owners of Motorola's SmartNet and SmartZone trunked radio systems will have confidence that they can do the quick and vital verification needed for their Motorola radio systems. The 2975 allows SmartNet and SmartZone system owners a way to check their radios before and after re-banding to ensure compliance with the FCC (Federal Communications Commission) frequency band requirements," said Rob Barden, Director, Product Marketing, Aeroflex Test Solutions.

Additionally, Aeroflex has licensed for support of Motorola's wide pulse modulation technology used in SmartNet and SmartZone radio systems. This capability allows test professionals to fully test and analyze wide pulse modulation systems, including the ability to decode voice information off the air.

About re-banding of 800 MHZ public mobile radio systems
To improve public safety communications and as part of a legal settlement, in 2005 the FCC ruled that all 800MHz radio systems in the United States would be modified to eliminate interference with public safety communication systems from some cellular operators. The main goal of re-banding is to eliminate interference by changing public mobile radio broadcasting frequencies in the 800MHz spectrum. This requires retuning, reprogramming and/or replacing all subscriber units and modifications to tower sites to broadcast on the new frequencies. Users of PMR systems will need to verify that their systems are now working in the new frequency band. The 2975 P25 Radio Test Set will enable PMR system owners a quick and easy way to validate their systems.

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