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News Release from: Sarantel | Subject: GeoHelix
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 03 July 2006
GPS antenna enables handheld emergency
locator
Globalsat Technology Corporation of Taiwan has chosen Sarantel's GeoHelix global positioning satellite antenna for its new TR-102 personal tracker phone.
Globalsat Technology Corporation of Taiwan has chosen Sarantel's GeoHelix global positioning satellite (GPS) antenna for its new TR-102 personal tracker phone The TR-102 is a full-featured, emergency locator system with a high performance GPS receiver and built-in quad-band GSM support
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 23 Apr 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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Personal tracking devices are designed to give travellers, executives, parents, and children peace of mind that they can get help when they really need it.
Thanks to Sarantel's antenna, the TR-102 can offer this peace of mind in a simple but powerful, user-friendly handset that offers: global access to communications services combined with pinpoint-accurate location information; compatibility with the international GSM standard, using GPRS to broadcast the user's location to emergency call centres; a familiar interface that works just like a mobile phone, with three user-defined preset phone numbers; and a rugged and compact design that fits comfortably in the palm of the hand.
The TR-102 is the latest in a series of high-performance handheld GPS products resulting from Globalsat's successful partnership with Sarantel and its GeoHelix GPS antenna.
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Sarantel's GeoHelix antenna is uniquely characterised by an omnidirectional reception pattern and superior immunity to detuning, even when the user holds the antenna close to his or her body - a scenario that causes other antennas to fail.
Unlike a conventional patch antenna, Sarantel's antenna requires no hinging or extra actions by the user in order to make the GPS function.
All this means that the TR-102 is ready to go, when the user needs it most - in an emergency.
Prince Chang, President and CEO of Globalsat said: "Once again we chose the GeoHelix GPS antenna because it is ideal for our high performance handheld consumer products".
"Our users get complete assurance that their product will perform to the highest standards whenever they need it, regardless of the conditions they find themselves in".
"We're very pleased with the support Sarantel has provided us on this and other projects".
David Wither, CEO at Sarantel said: "Personal tracking devices have been gaining traction in the marketplace, and are a good example of the societal benefits GPS brings".
"Many aspects of this application play to Sarantel's technology strengths: omnidirectionality, immunity to noise, frequency stability, small size etc".
"We're delighted that Globalsat has chosen us again to bring to market another high performance GPS product".
The Globalsat TR-102 Personal Tracker Phone will be available this summer at a sample price of USD$180.
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