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Radio Frequency Investigation Ltd and Racal Instruments strike 3G agreement
Added: (Wed Sep 05 2001)
Pursuing their intention to be the leaders in offering 3G testing services and solutions, Radio Frequency Investigation Ltd (RFI) and Racal Instruments have agreed to embark upon a co-operation agreement that will be of significant benefit to the 3G industry.
As part of the agreement Racal Instruments are to supply the 3G (UMTS-FDD) 6401 terminal test system that RFI will use to launch its 3G services. RFI will validate Racal’s protocol test cases and present results both on its website and in the relevant 3G terminal compliance forums.
RFI will take delivery of the test platform later this year and expects to be able to offer 3G testing services during early 2002.
Richard Jacklin, RFI’s operations director commented, “RFI is committed to being at the forefront of 3G technology and recognises the significance of validation work in contributing to the industry as a whole. We are currently working on six validation contracts and our broad experience and in-depth knowledge in this arena means that our track-record is second to none. RFI’s expertise and know-how will ensure that the Racal test system will gain an important industry stamp of approval.”
Greg Maton, Business Director Radio Communications Test at Racal Instruments said, “Racal Instruments has been developing a range of 3G test solutions to ensure that the new 3G technologies will have a full range of industry-approved test equipment to satisfy our customers’ needs throughout their product and service development lifecycles. The agreement with RFI confirms the contribution that we are making to the successful introduction of the next generation of cellular telecommunications.”
RFI and Racal intend to expand the scope of the agreement in future to include further validation opportunities for GSM/GPRS/UMTS test cases and interoperability testing.
For more information please contact Helen Ewins on 01256 855408 e-mail helen.ewins@rfi-wireless.com or visit our web-site www.rfi-wireless.com
Notes to editors
Radio Frequency Investigation Ltd (RFI) supplies comprehensive regulatory and compliance services to the wireless and related technology industries around the world. Specific areas of expertise include compliance management, regulatory investigations and applications, development and conformance testing.
The scope of RFI’s UKAS accreditation covers both testing at its permanent laboratories and off-site locations. RFI is a Notified Body for the RTTE Directive, a Competent Body for the EMC Directive, a Telecommunications Certification Body (TCB) under the US-EU Mutual Recognition Agreement, and a Bluetooth Qualification Body
RFI Contact: Helen Ewins + 44 (0)1256 855408,
e-mail helen.ewins@rfi-wireless.com
Press Contact: Diane Green, Instrotec PR + 44 (0)20 8658 3611
e-mail diane@instrotec.demon.co.uk
Racal Contact: Steve Gledhill +44 (0)1628 604455
e-mail steve.gledhill@racalinst.co.uk