Willtek gives ProLock a competitive edge

Ismaning (Germany) and Parsippany, NJ (USA), March 25, 2009 - Willtek Communications today announced support of EDGE measurements for its 2201 ProLock, a compact GSM and WCDMA communication test set. The new capabilities will help retailers and repair shops to check and repair EDGE-enabled phones. The EDGE feature will be demonstrated for the first time at the CTIA Show in Las Vegas, and commercially available in June 2009.

ProLock with the new option will be able to set up a test call with the mobile phone or wireless data card under test, and perform 8PSK transmitter measurements. The EDGE capability is being added because some mobile phone manufacturers call for EDGE testing in service for those phones that are GSM and EDGE-enabled, but do not support WCDMA.

Instruments in the field can be upgraded to EDGE and units ordered with EDGE now can be delivered immediately; a simple firmware update in the field will add the EDGE feature.

EDGE support follows the introduction of the 2201 ProLock in October 2008. The 2201 ProLock is an important part of a system for the testing of GSM and WCDMA phones and data cards. The instrument, along with an antenna coupler, a shielding chamber and PC software for easy operation, make up a complete test solution, as stipulated by handset manufacturers for accepting warranty claims.

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.wtcom.com.
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