Subject: [NEXTEL-1] M/A-COM Awarded Radio Communications Contract from City of Milwaukee, WI

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Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2003 01:34:53 -0500

M/A-COM Awarded Radio Communications Contract from City of Milwaukee, WI
OpenSky IP-based Network to Provide Wide-Scale Interoperability for the City and
Surrounding Agencies
LOWELL, Mass., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/-- M/A-COM, Inc., a business unit of Tyco Electronics and a leading manufacturer of IP-based public safety communication systems, was awarded a $15 million contract by the city of Milwaukee to install its OpenSky network as the city's new communications system.  The OpenSky system, coupled with NetworkFirst, M/A-COM's interoperability solution, will connect communications among all city and surrounding agencies including police, fire and public works.  In addition, OpenSky's capabilities will allow these agencies to interoperate with other local, state, and federal agencies with operations in and around Milwaukee, further increasing their ability to respond to and manage emergencies.  "Milwaukee was in need of a communications system that offered reliable and effective interoperable communications with other departments," said Chief Arthur Jones, Milwaukee Police Department.  "We are confident that M/A-COM's system is the most cutting-edge technology available, significantly increasing our ability to serve the citizens of greater Milwaukee." The OpenSky system is a wireless private network based on Internet Protocol (IP) that enables efficient voice and data communications between municipal and public safety departments.  All of Milwaukee's agencies will be connected through the OpenSky IP network, enabling different agencies to easily communicate.  The Milwaukee Fire Department, for example, will be able to directly communicate with the Milwaukee Police Department and other City departments for the first time, improving collaboration among public safety and municipal agencies.  "It was important for the city of Milwaukee to provide its public safety agencies with what we consider the best communications technology available," said David Adolf, district sales manager, M/A-COM.  "M/A-COM offers the most capable and complete public safety communications systems, providing the best in data and voice transmission, and true communication interoperability.  M/A-COM is pleas
ed to partner with the city of Milwaukee in this effort to better protect its citizens."
The technology behind OpenSky -- end-to-end Internet protocol (IP) and a time-division multiple access (TDMA) airlink -- allows for multiple features including:
* Digital and analog radio interoperability with systems of any type, including those not part of the OpenSky network
* Enhanced data capability for quick download of data and graphic files, including patient and criminal information and photos, to mobile devices * Efficient use of radio frequencies by allowing four simultaneous conversations on each radio frequency channel
* Global positioning system (GPS) tracking capability for increased safety
* Remote software reconfiguration and easy upgrades

The Milwaukee OpenSky system is slated for completion in 2005.
About M/A-COM
M/A-COM, Inc., a business unit of Tyco Electronics, is a leading supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets.  Products range from the most advanced IP-based voice and data networks to traditional wireless systems to offer customers the highest levels of reliability, interoperability, scalability and security.  M/A-COM is also a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave solutions for the commercial wireless telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries.  Headquartered in Lowell, MA, M/A-COM has offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide.  Information about M/A-COM can be found on the Web at http://www.macom.com or http://www.macom-wireless.com.
About Tyco Electronics
Tyco Electronics is a major business segment of Tyco International Ltd.  (NYSE:
TYC, LSE: TYI, BSX: TYC).  Tyco Electronics is the world's largest passive electronic components manufacturer; a world leader in cutting-edge wireless, active fiber optic and complete power systems technologies; and is also rapidly developing extensive networking and building technology installation services.  Tyco Electronics provides advanced technology products from over forty well-known and respected brands, including Agastat, Alcoswitch, AMP, AMP NETCONNECT, Buchanan, CII, CoEv, Critchley, Elcon, Elo TouchSystems, M/A-COM, Madison Cable, OEG, OneSource Building Technologies, Potter & Brumfield, Raychem, Schrack, Simel and TDI Batteries.
* M/A-COM, Tyco and OpenSky are trademarks.
* Other products, logos and Company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

For sales information, please contact:
M/A-COM, Inc.
1011 Pawtucket Blvd.
Lowell, MA 01853
United States - 1.800.528.7711
Canada - 1.800.368.3277
Middle East/Africa -- +1.434.455.9229
Asia/Pacific -- +1.434.455.9238
Europe -- +1.434.455.9238
Latin America -- +1.434.455.9236

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