CyTerra Introduces Portable RadioTrac System for Location and Emergency Tracking; GPS Technology Now Available for Hand-held Radio Systems.Business/Technology Editors APCO APCO Association of Public Safety Communications Officials APCo Appalachian Power Company (Columbus, OH) APCO Air Pollution Control Officer APCO Alabama Power Company APCO Associated Public Safety Communications Officers, Inc. Conference and Exposition Booth No.1508 SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 6, 2001 For the first time, GPS technology is available in a fully portable location and emergency tracking system. CyTerra Corporation is unveiling the newest version of RadioTrac for use with hand-held, two-way radio A voice network that provides an always-on connection enabling the user to just "push the button and talk." Also called "dispatch radio," two-way radio has traditionally been used by police, fire, taxi and other mobile fleets. systems. CyTerra's sophisticated new interface, a breakthrough advance in the application of GPS technology, will be demonstrated at Booth #1508 during the 67th Annual APCO Conference and Exposition, on August 5-9, at the Salt Palace Convention Center. RadioTrac systems are designed to enhance the safety of public service and public safety personnel by providing instant location and emergency tracking information through a customer's existing mobile or hand-held two-way radio system. All RadioTrac systems integrate the latest GPS technology and come complete with a base station, a miniature GPS transceiver (TRANSmitter reCEIVER) An electronic device or circuit that transmits and receives analog or digital signals. It comes in many forms; for example, a transponder on a satellite, a network adapter in the computer or the circuits in a cellphone. with patented encoding/decoding techniques, and CyTerra's proprietary mapping software, which is tailored to meet specific customer needs. RadioTrac is the most affordable system of its kind currently available. RadioTrack Portable System With RadioTrac's new portable system for hand-held two-way radios, users can now venture outside the vehicle. The miniature GPS transceiver, which is plugged into the users hand-held radio, measures only 2" x 2 1/2" x 1" and is designed to be worn by field personnel, forestry rangers Rapidly deployable airborne light infantry organized and trained to conduct highly complex joint direct action operations in coordination with or in support of other special operations units of all Services. or any group that normally performs field operations. The RadioTrac base monitor can be stationary Stationary can mean:
RadioTrac Mobile System With the RadioTrac mobile system, the GPS transceiver is incorporated into a small, easy-to-install unit, which is placed inside the vehicle and connected to the mobile radio. The RadioTrac base station connects to a computer's serial port and to the dispatch A dispatch or dispatches can refer to:
Cost-Effective Because RadioTrac systems are designed to be used with a customer's existing mobile or hand-held portable two-way radio system, they significantly minimize the initial investment, especially when compared with purchasing and setting up a more expensive, complex tracking system. Unlike other systems, RadioTrac is a one-time investment. Once a customer has purchased the base monitor and the mobile or portable units, there are no further operating expenses Operating expenses The amount paid for asset maintenance or the cost of doing business, excluding depreciation. Earnings are distributed after operating expenses are deducted. or monthly charges. "Our system turns what has typically been viewed as a conventional communication device into a productivity tool that can help organizations better deploy and manage their operations. And with RadioTrac, we've made state-of-the-art applications of GPS technology so cost-effective that even the smallest agency can afford a high-reliability system for vehicle tracking and location," explained Lou Marcarelli, vice president of CyTerra. "The sophisticated engineering concepts incorporated into the company's new portable RadioTrac system are simply the most advanced technology available today. This system is the only one of its kind in the world," he adds. "This is exactly what our customers have been asking for," said Catherine Leonard, president and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Comtronics Corporation, one of the largest two-way radio dealers in the Boston area. "CyTerra has developed a simplified application from several complex technologies. Now, our customers can have a user-friendly, affordable system to provide tracking and location information." RadioTrac systems are available now at a suggested price of $899.00 for the base monitor and $599.00 for each mobile unit. CyTerra Corporation is a privately held high-tech company based in Waltham, Massachusetts One of the early centers of the Industrial Revolution in northern America, Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 59,226 at the 2000 census. . Formerly the Thermo Electron Thermo Electron Corporation (TMO (NYSE)) (incorporated 1956) is a major provider of analytical instruments and services for a variety of domains. Thermo has revenues of over $2 billion, and employs 11,000 people in 30 countries. R & D Center Inc., the company was formed in July 2000 and has delivered a pretax pre·tax adj. Existing before tax deductions: pretax income. pretax adj [profit] → vor (Abzug der) Steuern operating profit Operating profit (or loss) Revenue from a firm's regular activities less costs and expenses and before income deductions. operating profit See operating income. in excess of 15% of sales for every quarter since its founding. CyTerra, which currently has 13 U.S. patents and another three in the application process, projects 2001 revenues of between $8 - 9 million, approximately double those of 2000. Approximately 80% of its revenues are derived from government sponsored R&D activities. For more information about CyTerra or the RadioTrac products, visit the company's website at www.cyterracorp.com. |
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