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PCTEL and Anite Announce New Drive Test Solution for LTE

PCTEL's SeeGull(R) EX Scanning Receiver and Nemo Outdoor(TM) Provide Advanced Support for LTE Networks
BARCELONA, Spain, Feb 16, 2009 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ:PCTI), a leader in propagation and optimization solutions for the wireless industry, and Anite plc (LSE:AIE), global leaders in wireless testing and optimization, announced today the availability of PCTEL's new, high performance SeeGull
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EX scanning receiver and Anite's Nemo Outdoor

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drive test solution for LTE networks.

The powerful combination of the SeeGull EX for LTE and Nemo Outdoor enables wireless operators and infrastructure vendors to perform the critical field RF testing required for the deployment and optimization of LTE networks. In particular, network engineers can now benefit from robust SeeGull EX key measurements including a set of Top N measurement modes (for both LTE synchronization channel and reference signals), power level measurements, spectrum analysis, and the new Enhanced Power Scan mode. Anite's powerful Nemo Outdoor network measurement and optimization solution combined with the SeeGull EX provides a user-friendly and flexible solution that can support multiple devices and technologies. Nemo Outdoor will support LTE terminals later this year based on their availability. "LTE technology is strategically important to the wireless industry as we evolve to 4G and achieve convergence among the many commercial CDMA and 3GPP wireless networks," said Neal Calanni, Director of Product Management and Marketing at PCTEL's RF Solutions Group. "With this in mind, we have brought the SeeGull EX for LTE to market to support the initial trials and deployments. Our technology is used by the top tier wireless testsolution providers and we are delighted that Anite rapidly integrated our LTE technology into their high-performance solution so that we can both serve the LTE operators," added Calanni. "Our close cooperation with PCTEL has enabled us to be first in offering a complete and robust solution for LTE. I am sure that it will be highly valued by the front-line operators launching LTE networks and performing verification in order to ensure that these deployments meet the stringent new performance requirements," said Kimmo Savolainen, Vice President of Product Management at Anite Finland Ltd. PCTEL's SeeGull scanning receiver product line provides solutions for all major wide-area wireless technologies including LTE, WiMAX, WCDMA/GSM, CDMA/EV-DO, and TD-SCDMA. The new SeeGull EX for LTE is available in a number of configuration options, including 700 MHz and AWS bands for the US market, and 2600 and 1800 MHz for worldwide bands. PCTEL and Anite will be exhibiting the SeeGull EX LTE scanning receiver and the Nemo Outdoor solution at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2009. Please visit Anite at booth location 1H21 (Hall 1) and PCTEL at booth location 2D14 (Hall 2). About Anite A global leader in test and measurement technology over the past 20-years, Anite plc (LSE:AIE) provides specialist systems and software for testing mobile phone handsets and wireless networks. Anite's network measurement solutions are known as Nemo products. Nemo products are optimal for network planning, rollout, tuning, verification, optimization and maintenance purposes. With our Headquarters in the UK, Anite plc is

listed on the London Stock Exchange under the Software & Computer Services Sector. For more information, please visit the company's web site: www.anite.com orwww.anite.com/nemo 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 (R) develops and distributes innovative antenna solutions. The company's SeeGull scanning receivers, receiverbased products and CLARIFY interference management solutions are used to measure, monitor and (R) optimize cellular networks. PCTEL's MAXRAD Bluewave(TM) and Wi-Sys(TM) antenna solutions address public safety, military, and government applications; SCADA, Health Care, and Agricultural applications; Indoor Wireless, Wireless Backhaul, and Cellular applications. Its portfolio includes a broad range of WiMAX antennas, WiFi antennas, Land Mobile Radio antennas, and GPS antennas that serve innovative applications in telemetry, RFID, in-building, fleet management, and mesh networks. PCTEL provides parabolic antennas, ruggedized antennas, yagi antennas, and other high performance antennas for many applications. PCTEL's products are sold worldwide through direct and indirect channels. For more information, please visit the company's web sites www.pctel.com, www.antenna.com, www.antenna.pctel.com, or www.rfsolutions.pctel.com. SOURCE: PCTEL, Inc. PCTEL, Inc. Jack Seller, 630-339-2116 Public Relations jack.seller@pctel.com or Summit IR Group Mary McGowan, 408-404-5401 Investor Relations mary@summitirgroup.com or Anite Finland Ltd Markku Savusalo, +358 50 395 7750 Senior VP, Global Sales markku.savusalo@anite.com Kimmo Savolainen, +358 50 395 7756 VP, Product Management Kimmo.savolainen@anite.com Copyright Business Wire 2009
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