New antenna coupler eases TETRA radio testing

Ismaning (Germany) and Cheadle Hulme (Cheshire, UK), 3 April 2008 – Service and repair shops testing TETRA mobile phones can now test their radios without having to use type-specific RF (radio frequency) adapters. Willtek Communications today introduced the first antenna coupler for TETRA frequencies, the Willtek 4914 Antenna Coupler. It complements the 2303 Stabilock, a dedicated TETRA mobile station tester for service in the field of PMR (professional mobile radio). The coupler can also be used for mobile phone systems operating in the 400 MHz range, such as CDMA-450.

The 4914 Antenna Coupler renders an individual RF adapter for each type of TETRA radio unnecessary. The TETRA phone is placed on the shuttle of the 4914 which in turn is connected to the RF port of the radio test set. This way, handling is becoming much easier. Without expensive and difficult to handle special adapters, it is almost impossible to test a hand-portable radio.

Radio shop managers can also raise the level of confidence in the TETRA equipment because the antenna is included in the test. Until now, the antenna was not used during the test but either dismounted or bypassed.

Tom Riedl, Product Marketing Manager at Willtek Communications, said: “The new 4914 Antenna Coupler complements Willtek’s TETRA product portfolio. Together with the 2303 Stabilock and the 4921 RF Shield, it constitutes a complete solution for ensuring that the radio equipment is fully functional. Proper communication tools are vital for the public safety and security services in a critical mission.”

Willtek’s 4914 Antenna Coupler enables users to reliably and safely test different hand-portable radios in a few steps. Handling has become so easy that the antenna coupler can even be used by untrained staff. The shuttle provided with the 4914 holds the radio terminal and allows for taking high precision measurements at good repeat accuracy because the radio is positioned accurately.

TETRA (TErrestrial Trunked RAdio) has been designed to fulfil the requirements of users in Private Mobile Radio (PMR), Land Mobile Radio (LMR), Public-Access Mobile Radio (PAMR) and public safety and security applications such as police, border patrol and coast guard, fire departments and ambulances. The ETSI-based standard is applied in most regions of the world, with networks or contracts in 88 countries.
More about TETRA can be found at:
www.tetramou.com
www.willtek.com/english/technologies/tetra

About Willtek and Wireless Telecom Group

Wireless Telecom Group designs and manufactures radio frequency (RF) and microwave products for wireless and advanced communications industries and markets its products and services worldwide under the Boonton, Microlab, Noisecom and Willtek brands. Its complementary suite of high performance instruments and components includes peak power meters, signal analyzers, power splitters, combiners, diplexers, noise modules, precision noise generators and mobile phone testing solutions. The company serves both commercial and government markets with workflow-oriented solutions.

Under the Willtek brand, Wireless Telecom Group provides test and measurement solutions to the wireless industry – including service providers and manufacturers of mobile terminal equipment for cellular and PMR networks. Willtek delivers handheld spectrum analyzers and terminal test solutions across the world; its mobile test solutions are approved by leading mobile manufacturers. Handheld spectrum analyzers from Willtek are used in antenna and satellite maintenance, radiation measurements, and general repair.

Wireless Telecom Group is headquartered in the United States of America, in the New York City metropolitan area, and maintains a global network of Sales and Service offices for excellent, local product service and support.

Wireless Telecom Group’s website address is www.wirelesstelecomgroup.com.
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