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August 2, 2010
DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMY, FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES SHINES
DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMY, FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES SHINES
Company’s dedication to providing top-notch customer service results in pay out of 31st consecutive bonus to its employees
BOULDER, Colo., August 2, 2010 – FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced that its ongoing commitment to excellent customer service has resulted in continued growth and success for the company despite a tough economy. And, once again, FreeWave has shared its success with the 31st consecutive bonus payout to its employees. Two times a year, the company rewards its employees with a bonus, which it consistently has paid since FreeWave hired its first employee in 1995. The bonus is based on profitability, and is distributed in the form of both cash and contributions to employee-managed pension plans.
“We focus 110 percent on serving our customers every single day,” explained Ken Granader, vice president of sales and company spokesperson at FreeWave. “We continue to bolster that support by adding new positions and retaining key employees to ensure we are keeping pace with our customers as their needs grow and evolve.”
While news of continued layoffs, downsizing and reductions continue to make the news, FreeWave has steadily increased its investment in its future. The company has expanded into the fast-growing renewable energy industry, is further penetrating existing domestic markets, such as oil and gas, military, agriculture, and water / wastewater, and also is expanding into new international ones as well. In addition, as Granader says, the company has been adding new positions and staff to help continue building upon its stellar reputation as a provider of excellent customer service.
As evidence of the reliability of its products, FreeWave’s family of military radios has surpassed more than 800,000 flight hours logged through its multiple OEM partners – the majority of which has been in support of combat missions for the U.S. Armed Services.
“We believe in controlling our own destiny,” explained Granader. “Building, delivering and supporting the best products in the industry with a relentless pursuit for 100 percent customer satisfaction is the mantra we all share. It’s our passion for excellence, and our ability to execute on that passion, that sets us apart.”
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 is 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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Press Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 18
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
June 29, 2009
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ NEW LRS455 LICENSED RADIO OFFERS IMPROVED TRANSMISSION PERFORMANCE IN ROUGH TERRAIN
Licensed radio for North America offers greater distance, lower power consumption so customers can acquire critical data in difficult terrain
Boulder, Colo., June 29, 2009 – FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced the availability of the LRS455. The newest licensed radio from FreeWave offers the lowest power consumption, transmission range and receiver sensitivity available in the market. Due to superior RF propagation characteristics (430-470 MHz at 2 watts), the LRS455 is ideal for rugged and heavily treed terrain applications in oil and gas, water/wastewater, electric and municipality markets.
“Customers increasingly need to access critical data from difficult terrains, and the board level and enclosed LRS455 radios provide outstanding performance and versatility to meet this growing demand,” said Ken Granader, vice president of sales at FreeWave. “As always, this latest offering blends the highest level of field performance with the lowest power consumption to help customers incorporate wireless communications into a wider variety of applications.”
The LRS455 complements FreeWave’s industry leading licensed radios, the LRS-760 and LRS-140. It offers a faster data rate and more noise immunity than competitors’ offerings and is perfectly suited for long-distance SCADA applications located within rough terrain or heavy tree coverage. The propagation characteristics at 430-470 MHz at 2 watts are significantly better than higher frequencies at 1 watt, making the LRS455 radio ideal for areas with heavy interference. Field tests also show that the LRS455 performs at a four- to five-times greater range than competitive offerings.
The LRS455 provides advanced system and network management capabilities through the recently introduced FreeWave Tool Suite, an integrated software platform for all aspects of radio and network configuration and diagnostics.
Some of the key technical specs of the LRS455 include:
- Customizable to user needs – users can select whatever range they wish across the 435-470 MHz spectrum.
- High Speed -19200 bps throughput on a 12.5 kHz channel.
- Long Range – 70 mile range with clear line of sight and the ability to extend through a repeater.
• High Noise Immunity – Superior performance in noise-congested environments.
The LRS455 is available for immediate shipment and is available in board level or enclosed formats. Additional information, including detailed specifications, is available online at http://www.freewave.com/LRS455 or by contacting the company at 800-548-5616.
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, transmission reach 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 is 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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Press Contact:
Christin Jeffers
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 14
cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com
September 11, 2008
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES 12-PACK RESELLER INCENTIVE PROGRAM
New program allows FreeWave’s channel partners to receive attractive discounts for its newest wireless radio, the FGR2-IOS, for resale to end users
BOULDER, Colo. – Sept. 4, 2008 — FreeWave Technologies, the largest independent provider of high performance spread spectrum and licensed radio products and services, today announced it has launched a new 12-pack reseller program that provides significant discounts to resellers of its newly introduced FGR2-IOS 900 MHz IO radio. Preliminary response to the program already has been strong, according to company officials.
Under the terms of the program, select resellers of FreeWave’s wireless spread spectrum radios can purchase its FGR2-IOS radios (both board level and enclosed) at a reduced price in packaged quantities of 12. Interested channel partners can still sign up for the last 2008 reseller certification training and take advantage of the premium program option – subject to class availability (contact FreeWave at the phone number below for more information or to sign up).
The FGR2-IOS (30VIO) radio provides outstanding performance and versatility in wireless transmission of process-control signals. The FGR2-IOS provides remote control and monitoring of tanks, lifting stations, pumps, flow meters, fluid levels, water sources, temperatures and pressures typical of the water/wastewater and oil and gas industries.
Eliminating the need for signal wire connections at the master and thereby greatly reducing costs, the FGR2-IOS delivers data from remote analog and digital devices over a wireless link to a remote terminal unit (RTU) or programmable logic controller (PLC).
“We are pleased to offer this special program to our channel partners,” said Robert Clark, IO Systems Product Manager at FreeWave. “The market is hungry for this type of solution and this special pricing makes it even more attractive and easy for resellers to add it to their arsenal of product offerings to end users.”
Clark said that the program applies to both FreeWave’s FGR2-IOS board level and enclosed radio versions.
In addition, he says that FreeWave will provide training, technical support and marketing materials for all resellers who participate in the program.
The FGR2-IOS 12-pack program runs until December18. Program pricing is specific to new orders only.
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and
manufacture of ISM Band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers network design, path studies and pre-installation engineering services to ensure reliable, error free data-flow in the most challenging RF environments. FreeWave is the only long-term radio provider with 100 percent backward compatibility with fully integrated, best-in-class engineered products. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.923.6168 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
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PR Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 18 (office)
303.808.6820 (cell)
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
August 4, 2008
FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES EXTENDS 900 MHZ IO SERIES WITH FINAL RELEASE OF FGR2-IOS RADIO
FGR2-IOS marks first of new family of products and configurations
BOULDER, Colo. – July 30, 2008 — FreeWave Technologies, the largest independent provider of high performance spread spectrum and licensed radio products and services, today announced the final release of its FGR2-IOS wireless spread spectrum radio in multiple configurations. The FGR2-IOS radio and related IO system components complement FreeWave’s existing line of IO radios (FGRIO-M, FGRIO-S).
FreeWave’s FGR2-IOS (30VIO) radio provides outstanding performance and versatility in wireless transmission of process-control signals. The FRG2-IOS provides long range, remote control and monitoring of tanks, lifting stations, pumps, flow meters, fluid levels, water sources, temperatures and pressures typical of the water/wastewater and oil and gas industries.
Eliminating the need for signal wire connections at the master and thereby greatly reducing costs, the FGR2-IOS delivers data from remote analog and digital devices over a wireless link to a remote terminal unit (RTU) or programmable logic controller (PLC).
The FGR2-IOS radio with embedded IO functions is available either as a board level device or in an enclosure. Both versions operate in one of two modes: Modbus and Wire Replacement. In Modbus mode, the FGR2-IOS can be directly connected as an IO peripheral to a SCADA network. For wire replacement (wireless signal replication), the FGR2-IOS can operate as a slave linked to an FGRIO-M (master) radio. The enclosed version also includes switchable and protected internal resistors for convenience when using 4-20mA sensors.
Wireless IO Applications
FreeWave IO radios can be used in a broad range of industrial applications. Some applications served today include:
- Tank level monitoring
- Plunger lift control
- Pump off control
- Valve control
- Temperature and pressure monitoring
- Compressor station monitoring and control
FGR2-IOS Key Features
- Range: 60 miles with clear line of site
- Output power: 1 Watt
- Input voltage: 6-30 VDC
- Enclosure: A new, ruggedized enclosure version available with a din rail mount or mounting shoe
- Compatibility: Talks over the air, with FGR serial radios and FGRIO-S radios
Features Common to FreeWave’s Existing FGR2-IOS & FGRIO-S Radios
Features common to both the new FGR2-IOS and the existing FGRIO-S radios include:
- High resolution
- Low power consumption
- IO counts:
AI – 4
AO – 2 in Modbus on the FGR2-IOS
DI – 4 in Wire Replacement Mode; 6 in Modbus Mode
DO – 2
Sensor power control
- Programmable for either Wire Replacement Mode or Modbus Mode
- Integrator’s IO (All-In-One) Solar Kit
New Integrator’s Solar Power Kit
In addition, FreeWave also announced the new Integrator’s IO Solar Power Kit that provides an all-in-one solar kit for IO radios to simplify ordering into a one-step process. The new solar kit is ideally suited for sourcing and sizing solar systems for power remote use at IO locations. It can be used with either a whip antenna for short-range line-of-sight applications or with an external antenna, both of which come separately. The kit is recommended for use with FreeWave IO radios and is ready to set up with clear, easy instructions.
Availability
All configurations of FreeWave’s new FGR2-IOS are available now for shipment. For more information, visit FreeWave’s Website at www.freewave.com
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and
manufacture of ISM Band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers network design, path studies and pre-installation engineering services to ensure reliable, error free data-flow in the most challenging RF environments. FreeWave is the only long-term radio provider with 100 percent backward compatibility with fully integrated, best-in-class engineered products. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.923.6168 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
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PR Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 18 (office)
303.808.6820 (cell)
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
July 24, 2008
FREEWAVE RELEASES DEVELOPER KITS FOR MM2 TTL RADIOS
New developer kits allow integrators and OEMs to easily modify and customize wireless radios for their specific applications
BOULDER, Colo. – July 21, 2008 — FreeWave Technologies, the largest independent provider of high performance spread spectrum and licensed radio products and services in the industry, today announced the release of developer kits for its MM2 TTL and the MM2-IP radios. The kits are designed to provide easy-to-use tools for assessing the radios and testing the capabilities by OEMs in the many industrial applications. Included in each kit are two fully tested radios, all required cabling, manuals and documentation, and an interface board that converts the radios’ native TTL data port to a RS-232 mode for ease of programming and connection to a personal computer. 
The Ethernet version in the developer kit also uses an interface board to provide access to the native port. In this case, the user access is through a standard RJ-45 connector.
“These kits are designed to make it simple and painless to assess and install MM2 radios,” explained Colin Lippincott, FreeWave spokesperson. “We believe the kits will provide users with everything they need to ensure that their radios can be thoroughly tested and that they perform to the fullest potential.”
The MM2 900 MHz Series is a mini radio that is fully compatible with FreeWave’s 900 MHz serial and Ethernet radios such as the FGR and FGRplus. The MM2 radios have such features as a 3.0-5.0 VDC operating voltage, multiple interface options and a temperature range from -40 degrees to +85 degrees Celsius. Also included are high noise immunity, signal performance and selectable speeds. The two radios included in the developer kit are mounted on TTL to RS232 conversion boards or TTL to Ethernet conversion boards. They are designed to be easily used at the bench or to take to the field for outdoor testing.
Pricing and Availability
FreeWave’s developer kit for the MM2 TTL is available for shipment now. Pricing begins at $795. The IP developer kit is priced at $895. Field durable cases are available for an additional $100.
About FreeWave Technologies
Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and
manufacture of ISM Band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. Based in Boulder, Colorado, the company offers network design, path studies and pre-installation engineering services to ensure reliable, error free data-flow in the most challenging RF environments. FreeWave is the only long-term radio provider with 100 percent backward compatibility with fully integrated, best-in-class engineered products. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.923.6168 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company’s website at www.freewave.com.
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PR Contact:
Terri Douglas
Catapult PR-IR
303.581.7760, ext. 18 (office)
303.808.6820 (cell)
tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com
