Nov 7 2013
PCTEL, Inc., a leader in simplifying wireless and site solutions for private and public networks, announced the addition of Blind Scan and LTE Layer 3 features to its innovative SeeGull® EXflex™ scanning receiver. These features further enhance the capability of the fully programmable EXflex scanning receiver, which can test all major wireless technologies and bands worldwide in a single, cost-effective unit.
PCTEL's multi-technology Blind Scan enhances the efficiency of network testing operations through full-band search and automatic detection of active channels. This allows field engineers to skip the time-consuming process of manually acquiring an accurate channel list and get straight to testing. It is particularly valuable for in-building testing and benchmarking applications where obtaining channel information for all network operators is often problematic. Blind Scan is now available for all major network technologies, including LTE FDD, TD-LTE, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, EV-DO, and TD-SCDMA.
SeeGull EXflex's Layer 3 measurements for LTE FDD and TD-LTE provide mobile operators the information required to manage and verify the network settings of their LTE networks using a single high-performance device. This enables mobile operators to improve network operation by reducing handover failures and validating system information about the cell, allowing operators to troubleshoot issues in the radio access network.
"Growth and performance expectations increase the pressure on wireless operators to effectively manage their spectrum. Testing and optimization efficiency are crucial to achieving Quality of Service targets," said David Neumann, PCTEL's Vice President and General Manager. "The capability to remotely update the EXflex eliminates logistical barriers to the rapid installation of these enhancements," added Neumann.
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About PCTEL
PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), develops antenna, scanning receiver, and engineered site solutions and services for public and private networks. PCTEL RF Solutions specializes in the design, optimization, and testing of today's wireless communication networks. The company's SeeGull® scanning receivers, SeeHawk® visualization tool, and Clarify® system measure and analyze wireless signals for efficient cellular network planning, deployment, and optimization. PCTEL develops and supports scanning receivers for LTE, TD-LTE, EV-DO, CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, GSM, and WiMAX networks.
PCTEL Connected Solutions™ simplifies network deployment for wireless, data, and communications applications for private network, public safety, and government customers. PCTEL Connected Solutions develops and delivers high-value Yagi, land mobile radio, WiFi, GPS, in-tunnel, subway, and broadband antennas (parabolic and flat panel) through its MAXRAD®, Bluewave™, and Wi-Sys™ product lines. PCTEL also designs specialized towers, enclosures, fiber optic panels, and fiber jumper cables to deliver custom engineered site solutions. The company's vertical markets include SCADA, health care, smart grid, positive train control, precision agriculture, indoor wireless, telemetry, offloading, and wireless backhaul. PCTEL's products are sold worldwide through direct and indirect channels.