Introducing MASTR IV TETRA Base Station

TETRA World Congress, Hong Kong - May 26, 2008 - Tyco Electronics announced today that its Wireless Network Solutions business, a worldwide leader of critical radio communications systems, introduced the MASTR IV ("Master Four") Terrestrial Trunked Radio (TETRA) Base Station to power secure digital trunked radio communications via TETRA. The addition of the MASTR IV product extends the M/A-COM MASTR series and marks the first MASTR product to facilitate the TETRA air interface with the VIDA (Voice, Interoperability, Data and Access) network platform. The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station currently operates on the 380, 410 and 450 MHz frequency bands and will also support growing LMR (Land Mobile Radio) markets in China and Russia. With support of M/A-COM VIDA network technology, the MASTR IV TETRA Base Station provides customers with high levels of reliable, interoperable, scalable and secure digital communications.

"With an increasing number of countries throughout the world adopting TETRA technology for their radio communication needs, the MASTR IV TETRA Base Station is another example of Tyco Electronics' dedication to providing cutting-edge digital products and services for the growing global TETRA market. The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station will provide users with extended cell range and high power efficiency, all with the support of Tyco Electronics' IP-based VIDA network solution," said Willem Deleus, product manager, TETRA, Tyco Electronics. "As users switch from analog to digital technologies, it's crucial that they have reliable equipment to ensure radio coverage that supports their communication needs. The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station will give these users the support they need for safe and dependable interoperable communications."

The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station is fully compliant with the TETRA specifications of the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) and is scalable from the standard four carriers to an optional eight carriers. The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station includes a channel equalizer for exceptional reception in areas suffering from high reflections; it supports receiver diversity and an extended range feature to further increase radio performance. The MASTR IV TETRA Base Station is light­weight with a smaller form factor than that of typical base stations. Its extremely low power consumption yet high RF transmit power provide mission-critical users depend­able coverage with reduced operational costs.

The M/A-COM VIDA network platform is a cost-effective, IP-based interoperable radio communications technology that supports TETRA, P25 and other radio technologies. The VIDA network platform addresses voice and data communications needs of mission-critical radio users around the world and unifies radio communication technologies into a leading-edge solution that enables end users to take advantage of the different air interface technologies. VIDA provides subscribers with the ability to integrate future technologies into their existing system through simple upgrades. More than 500 customers worldwide have experienced the commitment and advantages of Tyco Electronics' M/A-COM business for their mission-critical communications needs.

Tyco Electronics' Wireless Network Solutions business is a leading supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets. M/A-COM products range from some of the most advanced IP-based voice and data networks, to traditional wireless systems that offer customers the highest levels of reliability, interoperability, scalability and security. Tyco Electronics is also a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of M/A-COM radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave solutions for the commercial wireless telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries. More information about M/A-COM solutions can be found on the Web at www.macom.com or www.macom-wireless.com.

Product Communications:
Dave Hutcheson
434-455-9628
hutchesd@tycoelectronics.com

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