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FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SHOWCASE WIRELESS DATA RADIOS FOR SOLDIER TRAINING AT ITEC CONFERENCE IN LONDON

Tue, 22 May 2012 23:59:07 +0000

Company to exhibit and display full range of wireless data radio offerings for government and defense applications

ITEC, LONDON Â (Booth #B144), May 22, 2012 â�� FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it is exhibiting at ITEC (http://www.itec.co.uk/), a London-based conference focused on defense, simulation, training and education, May 22-24, 2012. At ITEC, FreeWave will display a full portfolio of its wireless data radio offerings that are used for a variety of government and defense applications, such as soldier training and range data systems applications; command and control of unmanned vehicles and robotics; biological and chemical sensing; asset tracking; Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) and Micro UAV; guided parachutes; and, more. â��This is our first time exhibiting at ITEC and FreeWave is excited to bring its government and defense solutions to a new audience,â�� said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer at FreeWave Technologies. â��By exhibiting, we have a great opportunity to connect with organizations across the globe that can benefit from our reliable and versatile communication solutions. We especially are excited to demonstrate how our products are ideal for soldier training applications.â�� At ITEC, FreeWave will demonstrate how its wireless radios are being used by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government organizations for multiple major training programs and ranges. Currently, FreeWaveâ��s MM2 and F Series radios are deployed during soldier training exercises to transmit performance data for After Action Review (AAR). During training exercises, soldiers wear the radios for GPS positioning and to register speed, hit data and other diagnostics for player units, targets and effects. Upon evaluation of the data, a soldierâ��s performance can be modified to better prepare for combat situations. Attendees are encouraged to stop by FreeWaveâ��s ITEC booth (#B144) for an introduction to the company and to learn about its latest government and defense technology offerings. Â FreeWave also will showcase a diverse collection of its popular ruggedized data radios in its booth including:

The MM2 Family, which includes the MM2-MU (340 MHz-400 MHz), MM2 (900 MHz) and MM2-M13 (1.3 GHz). These radios feature a tiny footprint and lightweight form factor making them ideal for mission critical applications where space and weight are at a premium.
GXM (2.4 GHz), a serial radio that offers the same form factor as the MM2 radio.
3400 Series (3.4 GHz), Q Series (228-235 MHz) and F Series (225 MHz-400 MHz), which are designed for defense and international use.
FGR2 (900 MHz) serial radio.
FGR2-PE (900 MHz) radio with two Ethernet and two serial ports.
HTplus (900 MHz) high-speed Ethernet radio.

For additional information about these products please visit: (http://www.freewave.com/Products.aspx) â��Many attendees at ITEC will be looking for the latest defense, training and simulation solutions available today that will streamline operations and ensure sensitive data can be securely transported,â�� said Sharma. â��Our booth visitors will have the opportunity not only to learn about our offerings in these markets, but gain an understanding as to why FreeWaveâ��s radios are the most reliable within the industry and are trusted around the world to transmit critical data.â�� To learn more about FreeWave, please visit (www.freewave.com). For the latest updates from FreeWave Technologies, follow the company on Twitter or Facebook. Share this story via Twitter: @freewavetech, exhibitor at #ITEC London, brings #wireless solutions for #soldier training and #defense applications to booth #B144. About FreeWave Technologies Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success â�� where failure and down-time are not an option â�� trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at (newsinfo@freewave.com). Visit the companyâ��s website at (www.freewave.com).

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Media Contact: Christin Jeffers Catapult PR-IR 303-581-7760 ext. 19 cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com

Rep. Jared Polis Visits FreeWave Technologies, Sees Private Equity at Work

Fri, 04 May 2012 14:13:44 +0000

FreeWaveâ��s Wulchin: â��Our investment by private equity firm TA Associates provided us with the resources to further our growth, leading to a positive impact on our local community and economy.â��

BOULDER, Colo., May 4, 2012 â�� Today Representative Jared Polis (D-CO-2) visited FreeWave Technologiesâ�� headquarters in Boulder, Colorado.Â FreeWave Technologies (http://www.freewave.com) manufactures the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission. "FreeWave Technologies is yet another example of a Boulder area company successfully attracting capital," said Rep. Jared Polis. "As FreeWave Technologies demonstrates, private equity investments in Colorado companies have strengthened local businesses and brought good jobs to the region by providing needed investments for growth and to help companies succeed in the global economy," Rep. Polis concluded. FreeWave received a $113 million investment by private equity firm, TA Associates, in 2007.Â This investment has been instrumental in FreeWave continuing to grow its workforce, further its research and development efforts and expand into several new markets over the past five years. During this time, FreeWave increased its employee headcount by 76 percent and achieved record revenue last year. Its Boulder, Colo. facility supplies essential, cutting-edge wireless communications technology to government, defense, utility, energy and private sector customers. â��Our investment by private equity firm TA Associates provided us with the resources to further our growth, leading to a positive impact on our local community and economy,â�� said FreeWave Technologies CEO Steve Wulchin. â��TA Associates has been instrumental in our companyâ��s development over the past several years and we look forward to continuing our success for years to come.â�� The $113 million investment is an excellent example of how private equity has the potential to benefit a community as a whole, as FreeWave, in turn, gave $9 million to its employees, which allowed them to also help stimulate the local economy. As part of an ongoing program to introduce lawmakers to private equity-backed businesses in their districts, the Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC) arranged for Rep. Polis to meet FreeWave employees and tour its facility.Â The PEGCC recently launched a new website, (http://www.PrivateEquityAtWork.com), to highlight the importance of private equity to the U.S. economy.Â In 2010 alone, private equity firms invested nearly $150 billion in U.S.-based companies.Â Private equity firms invested an estimated $23.4 billion in Colorado-based companies over the last 10 years, and there are approximately 60 private equity-backed companies headquartered in the state. â��Private equity-owned companies are important job creators in Colorado and in all 50 states,â�� said Steve Judge, PEGCC president and CEO.Â â��It is important to highlight the successes of companies, like FreeWave Technologies, and educate the public, policy makers, and the media about the benefits of private equity investment for the U.S. economy,â�� Judge concluded. About FreeWave Technologies Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success where failure and down-time are not an option â�� trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the companyâ��s website at (http://www.freewave.com). About Private Equity at Work Private Equity at Work is a new initiative by the Private Equity Growth Capital Council aimed at educating media, policy makers and the public about the private equity industry and its positive contributions to the American economy. The campaign is anchored by a new website and resource center, (http://www.PrivateEquityAtWork.com), and features educational content, industry data and an in-depth look at specific private equity investments that are driving growth and creating jobs. About the Private Equity Growth Capital Council The Private Equity Growth Capital Council (PEGCC) is an advocacy, communications and research organization and resource center established to develop, analyze and distribute information about the private equity and growth capital investment industry and its contributions to the national and global economy.Â Established in 2007 and formerly known as the Private Equity Council, the PEGCC is based in Washington, D.C.Â The members of the PEGCC are 34 of the world's leading private equity and growth capital firms united by their commitment to growing and strengthening the businesses in which they invest.Â More information about the PEGCC can be found at (http://www.pegcc.org).

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Media Contact: Christin Jeffers, Catapult PR-IR (FreeWave Technologies) 303.581.7760 x 19 Noah Theran Communications Director, PEGCC 202.465.7715

FreeWave touts industrial radio for 2.4 Ghz band

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 01:54:35 +0000

FreeWave touts industrial radio for 2.4 Ghz band
By: Howard Solomon On: 14 Mar 2011 For: Network World Canada
Wireless devices for remote monitoring equipment will operate in less congested band, giving energy, utility and agriculture industries better equipment

A Colorado company has become the latest wireless industrial radio manufacturer to add the ability to transmit data over the unlicenced 2.4 Ghz band to its lineup.

FreeWave Technologies Inc. said Monday that its new GX family gives network managers, solution builders and original equipment manufacturers a better choice for organizations wanting to take advantage of unlicenced spectrum.

"It provides another option where the 900 Mhz band is congested, or where OEMs or partners manufacture products that are shipping globally," said Tim Stevens, FreeWave's product manager for embedded systems.

Wireless industrial modems connect to supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) devices, and are used in wide range of industries to send data from remote sensors to collection servers. The oil and natural gas industries may come first to mind, but they can also be found in the agriculture industry regulating irrigation systems, monitoring hydro equipment.

Police agencies use wireless modems attached to video cameras, while armed forces use them in remote flying drones. And they have been attached to golf carts so their locations can be tracked.

There are hardened cellular modems, but they aren't of much use in outlying rural areas. And, carriers charge monthly data fees. Unlicenced spectrum, on the other hand, is free.

The GX series is almost identical to FreeWave's MM2 radios for the 900 Mhz band, with one major difference: Because the propagation characteristics of the 2.4 Ghz band isn't as good as the lower band, signals can only carry up to 20 miles (32 km) under ideal conditions - about one-third of the MM2's capability.

But increasingly the 900 Mhz band is running out of room.

"Getting crowded is putting it mildly," says Michael Rozender, a wireless consultant based in Grimsby, Ont. "You can't get 900 Mhz frequency allocations from Industry Canada for anything more than a few kilohertz of bandwidth, and that's not enough for broadband throughput."

And broadband is the key, he said. It used to be that SCADA devices put out a small amount of data - is the sensor or control unit working or not. Today, companies want a large range of data about sensors, including video. So the relatively unpopulated 2.4 Ghz band is in demand.

Barry Blight, manager for field automation at Spartan Controls of Calgary, which resells FreeWave modems, said the GX series' 2.4 Ghz capabilities might be useful in factories, where noise interference from machinery is a concern, as well as foreign countries Spartan sells to.

However, he added, Spartan's oil and gas customers in B.C. and Alberta aren't seeing any transmission problems yet in the 900 Mhz range.

Some FreeWave competitors, such as Synetcom Inc., have already released 2.4 Ghz versions of their products.

Initially the GX series will have three versions: The GX-C, [pictured] which lists as US750 for OEMs, integrators and companies that already have an equipment cabinet the circuit board can slip into; the GXM, which lists at US$650, for use in embedded devices, and the GX-CP, which lists at US$900, for companies that use cathodic corrosion protection for buried pipes and tanks.

Later this year it will release two enclosed versions for end users that will be similar to FreeWave's FGR2 900 Mhz shoe or rail mount radios: the GX-PE, with two Ethernet and two serial ports; and the GX-CE, with four serial ports.

The GX series outputs 500 milliwatts of power, but that can be capped at 100 mM to meet European standards.

Click here to see the article on Network World Canda's website: (http://www.itworldcanada.com/news/freewave-touts-industrial-radio-for-2-4-ghz-band/142709)

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES RADIOS PROVIDE AUTOMATED VOLCANIC MONITORING IN ECUADOR

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 20:05:01 +0000

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES RADIOS PROVIDE AUTOMATED VOLCANIC MONITORING IN ECUADOR

FreeWave radio series deployed to help protect human lives near active volcanoes by providing real-time data

BOULDER, Colo., Feb. 8, 2011 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com) manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced it was chosen by the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador as the data communications source for real-time monitoring of several active volcanoes. The Institute has deployed several FreeWave radios and is responsible for seismic and volcanic monitoring throughout the country in order to improve disaster preparedness and protect the lives of those that live in harms way.

"The data collection equipment that we previously had was fairly reliable, but it was not robust enough to withstand difficult terrain," explained Cristina Ramos, researcher at the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador. "FreeWave offered a solution that could handle the interference, weather and terrain associated with active volcanoes, and also transmit data across long distances. This was exactly what we needed in order to continue to fulfill our commitment of protecting the community."

Currently, the Institute has added FreeWave radios for its monitoring networks and uses them in various applications and implementation activities. The primary monitoring applications include real-time broadband seismic stations in the Imbabura and Tungurahua Volcanoes; meteorological stations; stations to monitor volcanic gases; deformation stations using GPS technology and borehole sensors; remote digital cameras; and soon stations to quantify mud flow.

"Since implementing the radios, FreeWave has met the Institute's expectations in many regards," said Ramos. "This especially is evident in their performance in extreme conditions. This is demonstrated by a radio that transmits images from the top of the highest active volcano in the world, which operates at below zero degree temperatures from a height of 5,947 meters above sea level."

"For more than eight years, FreeWave has proven to be a reliable solution for this mission critical application in Ecuador where human lives are at stake," said Ashish Sharma, chief marketing officer (CMO) and general manager of products at FreeWave. "In fact, the seismic broadband monitoring done by FreeWave radios helped give early warning to the eruptions of the Tungurahua Volcano in 2006, 2008 and 2010."
Additional benefits of the FreeWave radios that the Institute of Geophysics of Ecuador has identified:

Reliable connections
High performance under extreme conditions
Easy configuration
Compatibility among all versions
Transparent radios
Different data interfaces
Far-reaching
Fast transmission
Immune to interference

About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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