PCTEL Unveils New Smart GPS Reference Timing Antenna Solution with Integrated Receiver

Business Wire, Oct 1, 2008

New Unit Combines GPS Antenna, Receiver and Surge Protection in a Single Cost-Effective Solution

BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. -- PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, today announced the introduction of its new Smart GPS reference timing antenna solution with an integrated GPS receiver. The unit eliminates the need for expensive coaxial cable, signal splitters and in-line amplifiers and provides built-in surge protection.

PCTEL's proprietary design combines a high-performance antenna with a receiver. This new solution shares the same form factor and enclosure as the current "antenna-only" product. The high performance element provides optimal coverage and multipath rejection and is coupled to a low noise amplifier with pre-selector and an inter-stage filter for minimizing RF interference. This makes the solution ideal for high RF noise environments encountered in base station installations for Cellular and WiMAX applications.

Over the past few years, there has been a tremendous increase in use of data services over cellular networks. To cope with this increase in data traffic there is a move towards IP (Internet Protocol) based back haul. Several next generation wireless technologies including WiMAX are being designed using IP from end-to-end to handle VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol) and other data applications including streaming video and music. This network evolution creates a need to derive network timing from an external source.

"This fundamental shift in technology has led to a need for timing and synchronization on a much wider basis across wireless broadband networks" said Jeff Miller, General Manager of PCTEL's Antenna Products Group. "Our new line of smart GPS Timing antennas reflects our commitment to closely work with our customers in meeting evolving market requirements."

PCTEL's antenna solution incorporates a 12 channel GPS receiver with 1 Pulse per Second NMEA 0183 protocol and can support RS232 or RS422 data interfaces. This antenna solution is available with a variety of rugged mounting options.

PCTEL will demonstrate its new GPS Timing Antenna Solution along with its portfolio of WiMAX antenna products at the WiMAX World 2008 Exhibition in Chicago, IL, October 1-2, 2008. Please Visit the PCTEL booth #1205.

About PCTEL

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), is a global leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry. The company designs and develops software-based radios for wireless network optimization and develops and distributes innovative antenna solutions. PCTEL's MAXRAD(R) antenna solutions address public safety applications, unlicensed and licensed wireless broadband, fleet management, and network timing. Its portfolio includes a broad range of antennas for WiMAX, Land Mobile Radio, GPS, telemetry, RFID, WiFi, indoor cellular, and mesh networks. The company's SeeGull(R) scanning receivers, receiver-based products and CLARIFY(R) interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL's products are sold worldwide through direct and indirect channels. For more information, please visit the company's web site at: www.pctel.com.

PCTEL Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential benefits from the use of the new Smart GPS Reference Timing Antenna Solution with Integrated Receiver. These statements are based on PCTEL's current expectations. Anticipated customer benefits and product capabilities may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, PCTEL's success in marketing and selling, and PCTEL's ability to forecast customer requirements and demand for this product. The risks and uncertainties in PCTEL's business, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings, can affect results. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.