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News Release from: Sarantel
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 18 December 2002
Improved US network for novel GPS
antenna
In response to increasing demand in the USA for its GeoHelix GPS antennas, UK-based helical antenna manufacturer Sarantel has appointed eight more representatives in the region.
In response to increasing demand in the USA for its GeoHelix GPS antennas, UK-based helical antenna manufacturer Sarantel has appointed eight more representatives in the region The company now has technical representation across most of the USA where it is forecasting a significant sales growth in 2002/3
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Barrie Foley, Sarantel's CEO, commented, "The GPS market is expanding rapidly, particularly in the USA, and uses now include in-vehicle navigation and logistics as well as incorporation in mobile handsets for emergency location detection.
Our GeoHelix antennas offer a number of important benefits in these applications and we are confident that, with our new sales structure, we can further support both our existing and potential customers in the region".
Sarantel's GeoHelix GPS antenna has three main advantages: first it is an omnidirectional antenna, meaning that more satellites on the horizon can be detected than with conventional 'patch' antennas, thereby improving the positional accuracy.
Secondly, it is capable of operating in a variety of orientations which makes it ideal for mobile applications.
Thirdly, it can be placed adjacent to other antennas, making it particularly suitable for incorporating a GPS capability into mobile handsets in order to satisfy the new US E911 emergency call location regulations.
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