IWCE, Las Vegas – March 28, 2007 – Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM business, a worldwide leader of critical radio communications systems, today introduced the M/ACOM P5400 platform of software defined portable radios. The M/A-COM P5400 portable radios are among the smallest and lightest P25 (Project 25) radios available today, operating in UHF or VHF frequencies. They are intended for users in need of small, durable, competitively priced P25 radios capable of P25 conventional or P25 trunking in a wide-area network.

“Today, the need for dependable and consistent portable radio communications extends beyond that of our local public safety agencies, with Federal, state and local first responders who need to establish and maintain radio communications during emergency response efforts,” said Greg Farmer, product manager, Tyco Electronics M/A-COM. “To meet these requirements we have developed the P5400 line of radios, which can instantly connect a wide number critical response radio users with the push of a button. Based on the P25 standard, the P5400 is among the most versatile and competitively priced portable radio lines on the market today and we are confident that its complete suite of features will augment the ability of its users to protect and serve their constituencies.”

The M/A-COM P5400 line supports multiple radio operating modes, including P25 digital trunked and P25 conventional analog modes, Enhanced Digital Access Communications System (EDACS) trunked mode and ProVoice trunked mode,. The software-based radios feature a multi-line alphanumeric liquid crystal display and rotary

On-Off-Volume and channel controls and can store up to a maximum of 255 trunked talkgroups and up to 512 conventional channels.

The P5400 features wide-area roaming and over-the-air programming capabilities, as well as a group of P25 features, including group, emergency and select calls. The P5400 offers radio TextLink text messaging capability, which allows users to receive, display and respond to text messages sent from authorized users on the network, improving real-time communications among first responders. Due to its software-based design, M/A-COM’s P5400 is readily configurable and easily expandable with software options to meet the specific needs of its users. Popular software options include over-theair programming and encryption.Both DES and AES encryption is available.

The M/A-COM P5400 optional accessories include lapel-mics and other audio accessories, carrying devices, batteries and chargers. The P5400 is available with Nickel Cadmium, Nickel Metal Hydride or Lithium Ion batteries.

Tyco Electronics’ M/A-COM business is a leading supplier of critical communications systems and equipment for public safety, utility, federal and select commercial markets. Products range from some of the most advanced IP-based voice and data networks, to traditional wireless systems that offer customers the highest levels of reliability, interoperability, scalability and security. M/A-COM is also a recognized leader in the design and manufacture of radio frequency (RF), microwave and millimeter wave solutions for the commercial wireless telecommunications, aerospace and defense industries. Headquartered in Lowell, MA, M/A-COM has offices and manufacturing facilities worldwide. Information about M/A-COM can be found on the Web at www.macom.com or www.macom-wireless.com.

Tyco Electronics is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions and wireless systems, with 2006 sales of $12.7 billion to customers in 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in industries from automotive, appliances and aerospace and defense to telecommunications, computers and consumer electronics. With over 8,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage.

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