FreeWave Introduces Tiny High Speed Wireless Data Radio for the Solar Power Industry at SPI Annual Conference

October 27, 2009

Company to offer solar power generation providers proven solution that provides faster speed, greater throughput and higher reliability at lower cost

ANAHEIM, Calif., Oct. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- SOLAR POWER INTERNATIONAL ANNUAL CONFERENCE, Booth #2750 -- FreeWave Technologies, (http://www.freewave.com), manufacturer of the most reliable, high-performance spread spectrum and licensed radios for critical data transmission, today announced the MM2-HS-P and MM2-HS-T, new high-speed wireless data radios for the solar power generation industry. The new radios offer solar power generation providers a superior, high-value wireless data radio solution with the industry's best-in-class business support model.

FreeWave's MM2-HS-P/T offer high-speed capability and greater throughput with an over-the-air speed of 1.23 Mbps allowing users to significantly send more data in a shorter period of time. The MM2-HS-P/T are ideal for applications that require high data rates, such as video and long distances in a very compact in size.

"The MM2-HS-P and T offer solar power generation providers best-in-class performance together with high-level security," said Tim Stevens, product manager for embedded systems at FreeWave. "The MM2-HS-P/T are extremely flexible and offer tremendous value by being able to operate standalone within a network with IP connectivity from the host to every end point with very high throughput in a very small form factor."

Stevens says that unlike other communication solutions for the solar power generation industry, such as fiber-optic cable networks, FreeWave's MM2-HS-P and T, along with its other wireless data radios, do not require underground placement and eliminate the countless logistics challenges of installing cable networks. "Wireless solutions save time in installation and can be counted on for saving materials and reducing labor costs. In fact," he added, "FreeWave radios are projected to save more than $1 million in construction costs alone when compared with fiber optic cable in many scenarios."

Applications where FreeWave's MM2-HS-P/T can be used within the solar power industry include: orientation and tracking control; monitoring condition alarms; providing automated status updates; site telemetry; corrosion protection; perimeter security; automated status updates; general SCADA capabilities; and, monitoring and reporting of temperature and pressure.

Key features of the MM2-HS-P/T include:

    --  Tiny footprint - the dimensions for the IP interface combined with the
        MM2 radio are 101 x 51 x 13 millimeters with a weight of only 42 grams.
    --  Unequalled low signal performance - RISC-based signal demodulation with
        matched filter. Sensitivity is specified and guaranteed.
    --  Unparalleled signal performance - the GaAs FET RF front end with
        multi-stage surface-acoustic-wave (SAW) filters has an unmatched
        combination of overload immunity and sensitivity. Selectivity is
        specified and guaranteed.
    --  Industrial grade high-speed Ethernet - supports TCP, industrial grade
        wireless security and serial communications, all in one package.
    --  Versatile -can be used in any network as a master, slave, repeater or
        master/slave unit depending upon its programming.
    --  High noise immunity - offers superior performance in noise-congested
        environments.
    --  Secure - FreeWave's proprietary spread spectrum technology prevents
        detection and unauthorized access; 128- and 256-bit AES encryption
        available.

    --  Reliable - 100 percent tested for RF performance from -40 degrees
        Celsius to +85 degrees Celsius.

Availability:

Pre-release samples of the MM2-HS-P and T are available now. Pricing varies, depending upon OEM configuration. To find out more information about the MM2 family of radios, please visit: www.freewave.com/mm2solar

About FreeWave Technologies

Founded in 1993, FreeWave Technologies manufactures the most reliable, high performing, lowest power consumption, spread spectrum and licensed radios for mission-critical data transmission. Through engineering excellence and a relentless commitment to best-in-class manufacturing, FreeWave customers enjoy superior radio up-time, range and the lowest cost of ownership available. Based in Boulder, Colorado, FreeWave designs and manufactures radios that are the leading choice for oil and gas, utility, military and numerous other industrial applications. Organizations that count on radio data communications for operational success - where failure and down-time are not an option - trust FreeWave for custom network design, system engineering and customer support that are unparalleled in the market. For additional information, contact FreeWave directly at 866.399.4930 or at newsinfo@freewave.com. Visit the company's website at www.freewave.com.

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    Christin Jeffers
    Catapult PR-IR
    303-581-7760 ext. 14
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