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News Release from: Sarantel
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 04 June 2003
Growth prompts US startup for antenna
specialist
Following a period of substantial US sales growth, leading UK miniature antenna manufacturer Sarantel has set up a US subsidiary.
Following a period of substantial US sales growth, leading UK miniature antenna manufacturer Sarantel has set up a US subsidiary The new company's President will be Brad Hurte, who was involved in Sarantel's innovative antenna technology during his time at Symmetricom where it was originally developed
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 27 Jun 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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This is a significant advantage, particularly when applied to new-generation 3G mobile handsets which offer datarates of up to 2Mbit/s.
The antennas also exhibit a very high beamwidth which can offer significant performance advantages.
For example, using Sarantel's antenna means that hand-held GPS receivers can acquire more satellites and thereby offer a faster and more accurate position fix.
This is particularly important when GPS functionality is incorporated into mobile handsets to conform with US emergency E-911 location reporting requirements.
"We are very pleased to have attracted Brad to Sarantel", commented CEO, Barrie Foley.
"Brad was involved in the original development and marketing of Sarantel's innovative technology when he worked with our cofounder Oliver Leisten at Symmetricom.
We have always been committed to the US market and Brad's appointment and the formation of Sarantel Inc fully demonstrate that commitment.
Brad's experience and knowledge of the product and market will accelerate Sarantel's success in the US marketplace".
Hurte brings over 15 years of experience in diverse areas of telecommunications, including components, subsystems, and systems with both established companies and start-ups.
In his previous experience with Sarantel's antenna technology, Hurte was responsible for the selection of markets and applications in which Sarantel is currently enjoying commercial success.
"Brad's keen market sense plus his broad business and executive experience made him an ideal choice to head up our US operations", added Barrie Foley.
Headquartered in the Seattle area, a centre for wireless communications companies and technologies, Sarantel Inc will be responsible for all sales, marketing, customer service, and design support activities in the USA and North America.
"I am very pleased to be returning to an exciting opportunity that has now grown from a promising technology to a commercial success.
Sarantel Inc will provide a local base needed to support US customers", commented Hurte.
"We will put together a team in the USA to complement the world-class engineering and support team in the UK.
This is a global business with local focus".
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