Andrew Corporation Extends Wireless Coverage along China's Guangzhou Metro Line.Business Editors ORLAND PARK Or·land Park A village of northeast Illinois, a residential and manufacturing suburb of Chicago. Population: 53,300. , Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 11, 2002 Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is an American multinational producer of communications devices. Andrew is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. (NASADQ:ANDW) announced that the Guangzhou Metro The Guangzhou Metro (广州地铁 Guǎngzhōu dìtiě) is a metro system in the city of Guangzhou in Guangdong Province of the People's Republic of China. Line 1 Mobile Access System application, completed in June 2001, has successfully passed its six-month test period. The Andrew designed and installed distributed communications system In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. is successfully providing wireless connectivity for Guangzhou metro passengers in the metro halls, on the platforms, and within the tunnels. For travelers using China Unicom China Unicom, full name China United Telecommunications Corporation, 中国联通, HKSE: 0762 NYSE: CHU, is a telecommunication operator in the People's Republic of China. 52. and China Mobile services, the successful completion of this project enables smooth and seamless wireless connectivity throughout the metro. Subscribers enjoy for the first time mobile services with significantly improved call connection and voice clarity. The Guangzhou Municipal Government initiated this wireless project in December 2000 with the objective of improving mobile services along the metro lines beneath the city. The system's backbone comprises Andrew RADIAX(R) RCT RCT Randomized Controlled Trial RCT Regimental Combat Team (infantry regiment with their own artillery, engineers, medical and tanks) RCT Rollercoaster Tycoon RCT Randomized Clinical Trial RCT Rhondda Cynon Taff 7-CPUS-2-RN cable that helps to facilitate wireless coverage along the 33 kilometers of railway and along the 15 platforms of the Guangzhou Metro Line 1 route. The system has been operating successfully since installation was completed in June 2001 and is meeting the mobile communication needs of tens of thousands of metro passengers by significantly improving the quality of wireless service along the line. The system's RADIAX RCT cable facilitates the upstream transmission from mobile phones to the Mobile Switching Center A switching center is a node in a telecommunications Circuit switching network which is connected to either another switching center and/or to end user devices. Switching centers are aware of other centers and possible routes between them such that on demand a center can establish located in one of the metro stations, and it improves the performance of the Guangzhou line's existing 900 MHz (MegaHertZ) One million cycles per second. It is used to measure the transmission speed of electronic devices, including channels, buses and the computer's internal clock. A one-megahertz clock (1 MHz) means some number of bits (16, 32, 64, etc. GSM network in Guangdong. Operating in the 800-2400 MHz band, this high-performance cable solution is not only suitable to CDMA/GSM applications but also scalable to future 3G services. In addition, this solution can support new value-added services such as wireless Internet access. Andrew was chosen by Guangzhou Metro Company because of the high quality of its products, easy installation, short delivery time and on-site support. Andrew also provided value-added services, including commissioning and acceptance testing of the installed cable system. With a training facility in nearby Suzhou, Andrew China will also provide ongoing systems support and training to ensure the continued flawless implementation of the improved technology. "In the past decade, Andrew has played a major role in developing wireless communication systems for China's urban railways and metros, and we have successfully completed mobile access projects for Hong Kong Metro and Shanghai Light Rail," said Ricky Yik, Wireless and In-Building business development manager, Andrew Corporation, Asia-Pacific. "Andrew enjoys an excellent partnership with Guangzhou Metro Company, and they have always shown firm confidence in our proven technology and strong customer service. The success of the mobile access system along Guangzhou Metro Line 1 is another milestone for Andrew in the China market." Andrew Corporation has been operating in China since 1997, when it opened its first Asian manufacturing plant in Suzhou. Since then, Andrew China has opened four sales offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Chengdu and Guangzhou with distribution centers in Beijing and Guangzhou. Andrew China's growing presence in China demonstrates its commitment and confidence in China and its fast growing wireless market. Andrew Corporation is a global supplier of communications systems equipment and services. Major markets are wireless communications -- which includes cellular, personal communications services See PCS. , and land mobile radio -- broadcast, and common carrier. Andrew is an S&P 500 company whose common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol: ANDW. RADIAX is a registered trademark of Andrew Corporation. |
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