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Comarco Wireless Test Solutions First with Global Voice and Data Quality Testing for EDGE; Seven.Five for EDGE is a Comprehensive Drive-Test and In-Building-Test System.


Business Editors/High-Tech Writers

IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 19, 2003

Seven.Five(TM) for EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for Global Evolution), from Comarco, Inc. (Nasdaq:CMRO CMRO Current Medical Research and Opinion (journal)
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) Wireless Test Solutions, is the first comprehensive drive-test and in-building-test system for the EDGE cellular environment, offering global voice and data quality testing using the Nokia 6200 and 6220 EDGE handsets. Seven.Five for EDGE combines an integrated multi-band RF scanning receiver with complete voice, data and video Quality of Service (QoS) tests. These fully integrated features make Seven.Five for EDGE the only tool that can measure QoS from the perspective of the wireless subscriber while providing the root cause for any QoS problems.

Launched by Comarco through its Wireless Test Solutions (WTS See Windows Terminal Server. ) group, in partnership with SwissQual AG of Zuchwil, Switzerland, Seven.Five for EDGE will be used by infrastructure providers and cellular carriers worldwide, speeding network deployment and optimization, as well as benchmarking of the EDGE wireless infrastructure.

EDGE is the Next Step for GSM

EDGE is a GSM (Global System for Mobile communications (communications) Global System for Mobile Communications - (GSM, originally "Groupe de travail Sp?ciale pour les services Mobiles") One of the major standards for digital cellular communications, in use in over 60 countries and serving over one billion subscribers. ) evolution that is being deployed in the U.S., Europe and the Far East. The first commercial products (like the Nokia 6200 and 6220) enable voice and data traffic at a speed of up to 118 kbits/s. The maximum data speed of EDGE technology is 473 kbits/s. EDGE enables an average of 3 times faster data rates than GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) The first high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that used the GSM technology. GPRS added a packet-switched channel to GSM, which uses dedicated, circuit-switched channels for voice conversations.  (General Packet Radio Services) using the existing bands of 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 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. .

EDGE is Rapidly Being Deployed Globally

EDGE is rapidly being deployed by carriers globally because of its relatively low cost and time to deploy.

"Innovative real-time screens in Seven.Five for EDGE allow carriers to get down to the detail of EDGE data performance," says Greg Maton, senior vice president of Comarco. "The EDGE-specific monitors have been designed to provide the user a complete and thorough picture at a glance of relevant EDGE parameters at any instant, thereby greatly increasing efficiency in solving real-world, real-time, EDGE-related issues."

Seven.Five for EDGE is fully compatible with Comarco's proprietary voice algorithms and its full complement of data tests, including MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) An enhanced transmission service that enables graphics, video clips and sound files to be transmitted via cellphones. Developed as part of the 3GPP project, MMS phones are generally backward compatible with SMS and EMS.  (Multimedia Messaging Service See MMS. ) and WAP (1) (Wireless Access Point) See access point.

(2) (Wireless Application Protocol) A standard for providing cellular phones, pagers and other handheld devices with secure access to e-mail and text-based Web pages.
 (Wireless Application Protocol).

Seven.Five for EDGE

Seven.Five for EDGE is a member of the Seven.Five test family. The test family is a mobile test platform that is adaptable to virtually any test application. It provides wireless infrastructure analysis, benchmarking and optimization for 2G, 2.5G and 3G network deployments.

The Seven.Five family consists of the following five members:

-- Seven.Five for EDGE Solo: Ideally suited for network

deployment activities, Solo is the only single Calling Module

product available with a family of audio and data QoS

algorithms. It's the perfect entry-level product, capable of

seamless migration to the Seven.Five Duo.

-- Seven.Five for EDGE Duo: As networks mature, the power of a

Calling Module plus a scanner is necessary to quickly and

efficiently optimize them. Duo supports up to two Calling

Modules, which can have mixed technologies, and one

Multi-Band, Multi-Technology RF Scanner. A Portability Kit is

available for in-building needs.

-- Seven.Five for EDGE Multi: Designed for ultimate flexibility

and scalability, Seven.Five for EDGE Multi can house up to any

combination of six Calling Modules or Scanners in each

chassis. Multiple chassis can be combined to allow for up to

96 Calling Modules. The customer can mix and match

technologies for benchmarking applications or configure a

system with similar technologies for optimization activities.

Multi does it all, and is also available with a Portability

Kit for in-building and pedestrian testing needs.

-- Seven.Five for EDGE Multi-Band, Multi-Technology RF Scanner:

The most advanced and accurate scanner for field-test

applications. Capable of lightning-fast scans (over 3000

channels per second) in multiple frequency bands, with

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simultaneously. The scanner offers spectrum analyzer-type

measurements and full baseband decoding for UMTS (Universal Mobile Telecommunications System) The GSM implementation of the 3G wireless phone system. Part of IMT-2000, UMTS provides service in the 2 GHz band and offers global roaming and personalized features. , GSM

850/900/1800/1900, EDGE, IS-136, CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access) A method for transmitting simultaneous signals over a shared portion of the spectrum. The foremost application of CDMA is the digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800 MHz band and 1.9 GHz PCS band. 2000, CDMA2000-1X and

WCDMA (Wideband CDMA) A 3G high-speed digital data service provided by cellular carriers that use the TDMA or GSM technology worldwide, including AT&T (formerly Cingular) and T-Mobile in the U.S. .

-- Seven.Five for EDGE Data Extractor (DX): A very complete and

easy-to-use software application that allows operators to

produce comprehensive benchmarking reports, as well as perform

desktop network optimization using all of the data collected

by the Seven.Five hardware. The Data Interface includes a

variety of features for data administration, filtering

capability, analysis, statistics, integrated mapping and

generation of reports, as well as an interface (ODBC (Open DataBase Connectivity) A database programming interface from Microsoft that provides a common language for Windows applications to access databases on a network. ) for

third-party software.

Pricing for Seven.Five for EDGE starts at around $15,000. Availability is six to eight weeks from receipt of order.

About Comarco

Based in Irvine, Calif., Comarco is a leading provider of wireless test solutions for field test applications, ChargeSource(R) universal mobile power products and wireless emergency call box systems. Comarco's industry-leading Seven.Five(TM) wireless test system for field test applications allows cellular telephone system operators to improve the quality of their cellular phone service through voice, video and data benchmarking and system optimization using advanced QoS algorithms and a unique multi-technology RF scanner. Seven.Five's open architecture supports both current cellular operating system operating system (OS)

Software that controls the operation of a computer, directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs.
 technologies and the new 3G systems being implemented in international markets.

Based on reported year-to-date sales data, ChargeSource is the largest selling line of products able to recharge and power a variety of mobile devices, including laptop computers, cellular telephones, digital cameras, PDAs and other handheld devices, through a single power source.

In addition, Comarco's call box systems are in place on most major highway systems throughout the United States and are used by motorists to contact local authorities for rapid assistance. More information about Comarco's product lines can be found at www.comarco.com and www.chargesource.com.

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Form 10-K

See 10-K.
 for the year ended January 31, 2003, and Form 10-Q Form 10-Q

See 10-Q.
 for the quarter ended July 31, 2003.

Corporate Information

Comarco Wireless Test Solutions is located at 2 Cromwell, Irvine, CA 92618-1816. The company can be found on the Web at www.comarco.com.

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