UK Oil & Gas Regulatory News (UKOG)

22 Sep 2009 07:00



22 September 2009

Sarantel Group PLC

Solara places first orders for Sarantel's Iridium data antenna

Sarantel Group PLC (AIM: SLG, 'Sarantel'), a leading manufacturer of high-performance, miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, announces the first production orders for its Iridium data antenna, for use in the Solara Field Tracker 2100.

The Solara Field Tracker 2100 is a real-time GPS tracking and user messaging device that ensures two-way contact, security and peace of mind for field personnel working in remote or harsh locations. It uses the Iridium satellite system to ensure the successful transmission of messages.

Tom Tessier, President of Solara Remote Data Delivery, said: 

"The Sarantel antenna provides us with a solution to meet the challenges of this market. Compared with other antennas, the Sarantel antenna's high performance and size made it the only choice."

David Wither, CEO of Sarantel, said: 

"Because of its small size and high performance, our antenna is well suited to the Iridium handheld data market and we are delighted to announce its integration into the Solara Field Tracker 2100."

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About Sarantel

Sarantel is a leader in the design of high-performance miniature antennas for portable wireless applications. Sarantel's revolutionary ceramic filtering antennas offer dramatically improved performance over existing antenna designs, resulting in a clearer signal, better range and a 90 per cent reduction in the amount of signal radiation absorbed by the body. Because of their smaller size and higher capabilities, Sarantel's antennas enable manufacturers to create innovative wireless products for the GPS, WiMax, Satellite Radio and Satellite phone markets. 

www.sarantel.com

About Solara Remote Data Delivery Inc.

Solara Remote Data Delivery Incorporated is a communication solutions leader, providing the right balance of tailored technology and client-focused solutions, with expert advice and support. As the designer and manufacturer of the Field Tracker 2000, the Field Tracker 2100, and comprehensive geospatial software solutions, Solara delivers wireless data tools and products that are secure and reliable, made for improved efficiency, profitability and peace of mind for clients around the globe. 

www.solaradata.com

Iridium Satellite LLC 

Iridium is the only MSS offering gap-free, pole-to-pole coverage over the entire globe. Iridium's constellation of 66 low-earth orbiting (LEO), cross-linked satellites (and multiple in-orbit spares) provides critical voice and data services for regions not served by other communication networks. Driven by increasing demand for reliable, secure, global, mobile satellite links, Iridium has been steadily growing at a double-digit annual rate since 2004. Iridium serves commercial markets through a worldwide network of more than 150 partners, and also provides services to the U.S. Department of Defense, and other U.S. and international government agencies. The company's customers represent a broad spectrum of industry, including maritime, aeronautical, government/defense, public safety, utilities, oil/gas, mining, forestry, heavy equipment and transportation. The company is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland and is privately held. 

www.iridium.com