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DESPITE TOUGH ECONOMY, FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES SHINES

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 17:16:09 +0000

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

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN PALADINO TO PRESENT AT IEEE-PSCE

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:02:13 +0000

WHO: Dan Paladino
Business Development Manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

With FreeWave since 2003, Dan Paladino has more than 10 years experience working with users of wireless technology in multiple industries including: Irrigation, various power generation systems, water/waste water, SCADA and metering. At FreeWave, Paladino is responsible for new market development, business-to-business and OEM development and growth. Prior to joining the company, Paladino was an independent consultant to organizations using wireless technology to meter and sub-metering electric, water and natural gas. Additionally, Paladino co-owned a technology development company and also held managerial and product development positions within Fortune 100 medical device manufacturing and supply companies.

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies is a world leader in the innovative design and manufacture of license-free spread spectrum and licensed band radios and wireless data solutions that are trusted for mission critical applications around the world. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: "How to Evaluate and Deploy the Latest Advancements in Communication Networks"

Numerous communication technologies have been introduced into the market over the years all claiming to be the best and most reliable communication tool. How do you decide what truly is best for your situation? For your future expansion? For the changing needs of your organization? How can you utilize your current communication systems in combination with newly available products and technologies to create a near perfect solution while also reducing the likelihood of technology obsolescence?

This presentation focuses on creating the ideal communication network using a "Hybrid" approach to monitoring, controlling, pushing network capability to the extreme. You'll learn how to integrate various communication options to create a robust and reliable system to meet your specific requirements.

WHERE: IEEE Power Systems Conference and Expo
  Washington State Convention and Trade Center
  800 Convention Place
  Seattle, WA 98101-2350

WHEN: Tuesday, March 17 at 2 p.m.
  Room 214

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Paladino, please contact Christin Jeffers at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 14 or cjeffers@catapultpr-ir.com.

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAN PALADINO TO DISCUSS CATHODIC PROTECTION AT NACE WESTERN AREA CONFERENCE

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 18:18:37 +0000

Paladino will discuss radio-based, remote monitoring cathodic protection

WHO: Dan Paladino
Business Development Manager
FreeWave Technologies, Inc.

Dan Paladino has more than 10 years experience in wireless communication and control in utilities markets, including electric power, water/waste water and metering solutions. At FreeWave, Paladino is responsible for business-to-business and OEM growth and development. Prior to joining the company, Paladino was an independent consultant to organizations and providers using wireless technology to communicate in metering and sub-metering electric, water and natural gas environments.

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. www.freewave.com.

WHAT: Radio-based Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring

Energy and pipeline companies wrestle to control operating costs largely affected by new government regulations, ageing buried metal assets, rising steel prices, expanding pipeline operations, new interference points, HCA encroachment, restrictive land use policies, heightened network security, and an ageing soon-to-retire work force. With operating costs on the rise and seemingly out of control, many CP and Operations Professionals look to past best practices in cost containment through automation. Many companies achieve solid business results through deployment of telemetry and SCADA automation of remote assets and now hope to expand this success to further optimize operations by automating remote cathodic protection systems.

This presentation will provide examples of how new remote cathodic protection systems are helping energy and pipeline companies address the growing issue of the ageing pipeline infrastructure and reduce their costs while optimizing their operations.

WHERE: 2008 NACE Western Area Conference
Parc 55 Hotel
San Francisco, CA

WHEN: "Radio-based Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring"
Wednesday Oct. 1, 2008
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ EXPERTS TO PRESENT AT AMERICAN SCHOOL OF GAS MEASUREMENT TECHNOLOGIES

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 18:52:58 +0000

Experts will outline new and existing spread spectrum technologies and discuss strategic implementation of wireless technologies

WHO: Brent McAdams
Director of Sales
FreeWave Technologies

Jim Gardner
Oil and Gas Sales Manager
FreeWave Technologies

WHAT: PANEL: "New Products in Data Acquisition and Communications"
G2 - Tues., Sept. 16, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

New technologies are being introduced specifically for use in the 700 MHz licensed spectrum. The 700 MHz licensed spectrum (versus unlicensed) provides a predictable RF environment protected from external interference, thus improving control over band management, security and speed. In addition, it provides privacy and extraordinary propagation. As a result, the broad propagation characteristics reduce the number and height of towers needed, resulting in a more cost-effective deployment. Mr. McAdams will explore these technologies and offer participants an overview on how to effectively deploy them.

"Strategic Implementation of Wireless Technologies"
H3 - Tues., Sept. 16, 2008 - 1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mr. McAdams will discuss the evolution in wireless technologies and how it has opened the door to a new class of automation architecture that offers adopters a significant strategic advantage. Driven by substantial and measurable cost savings in engineering, installation and logistics, coupled with dramatic improvements in the frequency and reliability of field data collection, automation experts and IT professionals are presented with an opportunity to deliver a major, positive impact to their respective company's bottom line.

Hands-On Class: "FreeWave Technologies - FreeWave Radios"
L5 - Tues., Sept. 16, 2008 - 3:15 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Gardner will lead a hands-on class on how to set up serial networks, using wireless spread spectrum radios. The in-depth demonstration will show participants how they can use spread spectrum radios to incorporate wireless communications radios in a wide variety of applications. Participants will have the chance to configure, test and actually use the radios in a networked configuration as part of their in-class experience.

WHERE: American School of Gas Measurement Technologies
Marriott Houston Westchase
Houston, TX

WHEN: September 15-18, 2008

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. McAdams or Mr. Gardner, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ ROY ROSADO TO DISCUSS ETHERNET COMMUNICATIONS AT RIO OIL AND GAS

Rosado will outline the benefits of converting serial networks to Ethernet

WHO: Roy Rosado
Business Development Manager, Latin America
FreeWave Technologies

Rosado manages business development efforts for Latin American markets at FreeWave Technologies, an international manufacturer of frequency hopping wireless radios. He has more than 10 years of senior leadership and management experience in manufacturing environments growing sales, developing distribution channels and managing business development efforts for manufacturers of high-technology-engineered products.

WHAT: Poster Session -- Converting Serial Networks to Ethernet Communications

Many oil and gas producers and pipeline companies find themselves in an awkward position. They have invested millions of dollars in legacy serial communications systems and in most cases, millions more in older SCADA Remote Terminal Units and Electronic Flow Meters. There is a desire throughout most of the industry to convert these systems to Ethernet.

This poster session will explore how the Ethernet protocol offers advantages over the older serial communications in terms of peer-to-peer communication, faster polling cycles, and the ability to poll multiple devices at the same time.

WHERE: 2008 RIO Oil and Gas Conference and Expo - Poster Session
Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Riocentro - Centro de Convenções do RJ
Pav 5 - Terreo

WHEN: Wednesday, September 17, 2008
4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Rosado, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE AND ARCADIAN NETWORKS DELIVER 700 MHz WIRELESS RADIO

Joint offering will deliver cost-competitive, flexible and robust wireless communication solution to Oil and Gas, Electric Power and Utility Industries on the 700 MHz spectrum

BOULDER, Colo. & NEW YORK, September 10, 2008 - FreeWave Technologies (http://www.freewave.com), the largest independent provider of high performance spread spectrum and licensed radio products and services, and Arcadian Networks (http://www.arcadiannetworks.com), a wireless communications carrier serving energy companies with dispersed assets (electric, gas and water utilities, and oil and gas companies), announced today that they have delivered a new 700 MHz wireless radio to serve the energy industry. The announcement comes just six months after the two companies announced a joint strategic partnership back in March of this year.

The delivery of the 700 MHz radio to the marketplace provides an opportunity for electric utilities and oil and gas companies to incorporate an advanced ISM band radio technology and wireless data solutions on a 700 MHz private, licensed and secure communication platform as a single, seamless and integrated "Smart Grid" or "Smart Field" solution. Arcadian Networks and FreeWave will each market, sell and distribute FreeWave's 700MHz radio providing electric utilities and oil and gas companies' greater equipment diversity and flexible bandwidth and deployment options.

"The FreeWave radios enhance Arcadian Networks' custom, private, wireless services, with new voice and data capabilities," explained Jake Rasweiller, vice president of engineering and network operations at Arcadian. "Providing our customers with diversity of choice, scalable performance, and flexible price-points is an essential element of our service in building out the nation's only mission-critical network devoted to electric utilities and oil and gas companies. FreeWave's 700 MHz wireless radio is a great proof point of this philosophy."

The FreeWave Technologies 700 MHz family of board level radios provides outstanding performance and versatility in a small footprint that is ideal for internally mounted applications. The board level radio offers a cost-effective solution that allows customers to incorporate wireless communications into a wide variety of applications. With interface options available, a 6-30 VDC input voltage, a temperature range of -30°C to +70°C, surface mount design, and no additional RF shielding. This board level product has tremendous flexibility for use in U.S. applications.

"The 700MHz band offers a great solution to those looking for a choice. Now, oil and gas and utility companies can realize the combined benefits of having a private, secure network with the most advanced, reliable and robust radio communications technology of its kind," said Colin Lippincott, FreeWave Technologies spokesperson. "It opens up applications and opportunities for the companies that want a licensed network and don't want to use or cannot use other licensed options."

The 700 MHz family of radios is available now. Contact either FreeWave or Arcadian Networks (see company contact info below) for more information.

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

About Arcadian Networks
Arcadian Networks provides "last mile" wireless carrier services to the energy sector (electric, water, and gas utilities and oil and gas companies). The company's 700 MHz licensed spectrum delivers a converged IP network with voice and data communications for fixed and mobile applications. The real-time broadband communications platform reduces operational costs, improves resiliency, and transforms electric grids into efficient "smart grids" and oil fields into optimized "smart fields". For more information, visit: http://www.arcadiannetworks.com/

CONTACT:
Colin Lippincott / Terri Douglas
FreeWave Technologies / Catapult PR-IR
303-381-9287 / 303-581-7760, ext. 18
colin@freewave.com / tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

Mike Beasley / Don McDonnell
Arcadian Networks/ The McDonnell Group, Inc. PR
914-579-6300/404-583-0003
mike.beasley@arcadiannetworks.com / don@themcdonnellgroup.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES ANNOUNCES 12-PACK RESELLER INCENTIVE PROGRAM

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:15:00 +0000

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.

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO LEAD HANDS-ON CLASS ON IMPLEMENTING WIRELESS IO AT APPALACHIAN GAS MEASUREMENT SHORT COURSE

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 20:19:11 +0000

Robert Clark to show the advantages of using wireless technologies

WHO: Robert Clark
IO Systems Product Manager
FreeWave Technologies

Prior to joining FreeWave Technologies, Mr. Clark was the Regional Sales Manager for Thermo Electron for several years and, before that, served in the same capacity for Aurion Technologies. He has more than seven years experience in the oil and gas industry and attended from the University of Oklahoma.

WHAT: Hands-On Training Class - Wireless Communication
Clark will lead a hands-on class on how to deploy serial networks, using wireless spread spectrum radios. The in-depth demonstration will show participants how they can use spread spectrum radios to incorporate wireless communications radios in a wide variety of applications. Participants will have the chance to configure, test and actually use the radios in a networked configuration as part of their in-class experience.

WHERE: Appalachian Gas Measurement Short Course
Robert Morris University
6001 University Blvd.
Moon Township, PA (near Pittsburgh)

WHEN: Thurs., Aug. 14, 2008
Period 6
3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. ET
Hale Room 103

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Clark, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

BRENT MCADAMS OF FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES TO PRESENT AT ELECTRIC POWER 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 20:40:37 +0000

WHO: Brent McAdams
Director of Sales
FreeWave Technologies

Prior to joining FreeWave Technologies, Mr. McAdams served as the Vice President of Technology and Business Development for the U.S. Telemetry Corporation where he led product development strategy and business development initiatives. Additionally, Mr. McAdams spent more than 10 years as a contract Electrical and Instrumentation Engineer with Exxon Chemical in Baton Rouge, LA.

WHAT: Building the Ideal Communications Network—Wireless, Wired, Public, Proprietary…So Many Decisions

How can you utilize your current communication systems in combination with newly available products and technologies to create a near perfect solution while also reducing the likelihood of technology obsolescence?

In this presentation, Mr. McAdams will address these questions and focus on creating the ideal communications network using a "Hybrid" approach for monitoring, controlling and pushing network capability to the extreme. Attendees will learn how to integrating various communication options to create a robust and reliable system to meet their specific requirements.

WHERE: Electric Power 2008
May 6-8, 2008
Baltimore Convention Center
Baltimore, Md.

WHEN: Tues., May 6, 2008
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Room 331

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. McAdams, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com

FREEWAVE TECHNOLOGIES’ DAVID SOUTHERN TO SHARE BENEFITS OF AUTOMATED CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEMS AT AWWA/WEF

Wed, 02 Apr 2008 00:19:21 +0000

Cathodic Protection expert to demonstrate latest technological innovation for ensuring automated pipeline integrity

WHO: David Southern is a Product Development Manager for FreeWave Technologies, a leading designer and manufacturer of spread spectrum wireless solutions. www.freewave.com

Southern has 25 years of experience in the water/wastewater, hazardous waste remediation, oil and gas industry, mining, petrochemical and refining industries. Prior to joining FreeWave, he was a Business Manager for an Emerson Process Management representative. In 1978, as a summer intern on an offshore oil production platform, Southern learned firsthand the basics of corrosion prevention and the everyday importance cathodic protection plays in mission critical operations. Southern has authored or co-authored several U.S. patents and is published in several industry magazines including Pipeline & Gas Technology, POWER, American Oil & Gas Reporter and Compressor Tech II. He is a 1982 graduate of the School of Mines.

WHAT: FreeWave's FGRCP Industrial 900MHz Cathodic Protection (CP) Remote Monitoring Radio
Energy and Pipeline Companies wrestle to meet new stricter state and federal pipeline integrity requirements while simultaneously trying to control operating costs. Recent, unfortunate, pipeline news events pushed corrosion and cathodic protection to front page news across the nation to the extent that the U.S. Congress and several states passed legislation directed specifically toward cathodic protection practices. Many companies are looking to new technologies and automation for answers. Unfortunately, ever changing cell phone technologies left some companies scrambling to stay ahead of telemetry obsolescence. Effective answers to critical issues affecting public safety are often found in a combination of both old and new technology.

This presentation will focus on how Cathodic Protection Remote Monitoring Units, such as FreeWave's recently introduced FGRCP 900 MHz Radio, automatically collect and report mission critical, corrosion prevention data from remote rectifiers and test points and transmit that data back to a central data collection system via wireless, radio modems--often using a companies' existing radio networks.

The FGRCP automates the remote monitoring of critical pipes and culverts to identify and prevent corrosion that can lead to leaks, groundwater contamination and other such adverse scenarios affecting overall water quality, supply and/or public safety.

WHERE: 2008 AWWA/WEF Information Management Technology and Customer Service Joint Conference and Expo.
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Ambassador Salon 1
Detroit, MI

WHEN: Monday, March 31, 2008
1:30 p.m. - 1:50 p.m. EDT

CONTACT: For more information on FreeWave, or to set up an interview with Mr. Southern on the topic above, please contact Terri Douglas at Catapult PR-IR at (303) 581-7760, ext. 18 or tdouglas@catapultpr-ir.com