Harris Corporation Releases StarLink 3.0; Latest Version Microwave Radio Path Planning Software Now Available.Business Editors, Technology Writers REDWOOD SHORES, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 1, 2002 Harris Corporation Harris Corporation NYSE: HRS is an international communications equipment company that produces wireless equipment, electronic systems, and both terrestrial and spaceborne antennas for use in the government, defense, and commercial sectors. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :HRS), an international leader in wireless systems and services, has released StarLink 3.0(TM), the latest version of its microwave radio path planning software that enables cost-effective planning of digital microwave paths. StarLink allows microwave path designers to quickly determine the best Harris radio, frequency band, capacity, protection, and diversity options for a given path, as well as the antenna size and feeder type needed to meet performance and availability criteria. StarLink 3.0 improvements include enhanced analytical capabilities, expanded and enhanced reporting, automatic update capability, and access to instant news about Harris. "The release of the next generation of StarLink demonstrates Harris's continuing commitment to provide customers with the most advanced and up-to-date tools for microwave link A microwave link is a transmission device which allows video / audio / data to be sent using radio waves between two locations from just a few feet to several miles apart. It is commonly used by television broadcasters to transmit a programme across the country. design." said Mike Woodcheke, vice president of Systems and Service for Harris Microwave Communications Division. "We are especially pleased to provide a sophisticated update feature, which enables users to automatically upgrade to the latest Harris radios database, path design templates, and even the latest version of StarLink." Designed to meet both North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and European standards, StarLink 3.0 computes the received signal level, multipath availability and reliability, and rain fade Rain fade refers to the absorption of a microwave Radio Frequency (RF) signal by rain or snow, and is especially prevalent in frequencies above 11 GHz. It also refers to the degradation of a signal caused by the electromagnetic interference of the leading edge of a storm front. margin for Harris microwave digital radio links. Built-in climate/terrain, temperature, and rain region maps allow easy selection of specific local propagation The transmission (spreading) of signals from one place to another. conditions. An instant "what-if" feature shows the impact of any user-choice on path outages and availability. Initially released in 1997, StarLink has proven to be a highly effective planning tool and is used by thousands worldwide. StarLink runs on Windows(R) 98 Second Edition, Windows NT (Windows New Technology) A 32-bit operating system from Microsoft for Intel x86 CPUs. NT is the core technology in Windows 2000 and Windows XP (see Windows). Available in separate client and server versions, it includes built-in networking and preemptive multitasking. (R) Service Pack 4 or later, Windows(R) XP, and Windows(R) 2000. The software is available for download at Harris Corporation's Microwave Communications Division Web site: http://www.microwave.harris.com/systems/starlink/. Harris Microwave Communications Division, one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, is the largest supplier of microwave systems in North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and a leading supplier worldwide. The division delivers wireless solutions to service providers of all types, including public network operators; fixed wireless operators; transportation; state, local and federal agencies; and power utilities. Its product line, the broadest in the industry, spans 2 to 42 GHz and includes both microwave and millimeter wave systems for point-to-point and point-to-multipoint architectures. Harris Corporation, which also provides broadcast, network support, tactical radio, and government communications systems 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. and products, has sales and service facilities in more than 90 countries. For more information, visit www.harris.com. |
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