2001 Press Releases

SkyCross Develops Industry's First Embedded Antenna
Combining Cellular, PCS, GPS and WLAN Coverage
MELBOURNE, Florida, December 3, 2001 - SkyCross Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today introduced the industry's first embedded antenna that provides simultaneous coverage of the 800 MHz cellular, 1575 MHz GPS, 1900 MHz PCS and 2450 MHz WLAN frequency bands. The antenna is initially targeted for E-911 wireless applications that integrate mobile phone, wireless data and GPS handheld receiver functions into a single device. more

SkyCross Urges FCC To Select Higher Frequency For 3G
Spectrum Allocation; Warns Lower Frequency Could
Require Bulky Antennas And Hinder Performance
MELBOURNE, Florida, November 5, 2001 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, has urged the Federal Communications Commission to allocate 3G services to the higher frequency bands of spectrum, as part of its response to the Federal Communications Commission's request for comments on 3G spectrum allocation. more

SkyCross Introduces Wireless Industry’s First
5.1 – 5.9 GHz High Gain Antenna for Wireless LAN
MELBOURNE, Florida, October 8, 2001 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, introduced the wireless industry’s first and only antenna that provides coverage of the 5.1 to 5.9 GHz frequency band. The antenna provides complete global coverage for high data-transmission rate, wireless local area network (WLAN) applications. more

SkyCross Wins Top Award from Economic
Development Commission
MELBOURNE, Florida, September 20, 2001 - SkyCross Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, took top honors at the Industry Appreciation Awards presented by the Florida Governor’s Office and the Space Coast Economic Development Commission. SkyCross was named the Overall Winner of in the Small Manufacturer category at the awards banquet held Wednesday, September 19, 2001, recognizing significant local companies. more

Tests Show SkyCross Embedded Antennas Perform Better
Than Originally-Equipped External Antennas For Wireless Devices
MELBOURNE, Florida, July 26, 2001 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today announced that tests show its antennas require significantly less power to transmit an RF signal than antennas currently available today in commercial handheld wireless devices. This savings in power can result in longer battery life for wireless devices or improved cell coverage for wireless operators. more

SkyCross Names 30-Year Communication
Industry Veteran As Senior Scientist
MELBOURNE, Florida, June 28, 2001 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today announced Frank M. Caimi, Ph.D., P.E., as Senior Scientist for the Florida-based company. In this position, Dr. Caimi, who has more than 30 years of experience in antenna and RF research and development, will provide technology oversight, deliver innovative approaches to research and development, as well as, serve as a valued advisor for new product applications. more

SkyCross Introduces Wireless Industry's First Embedded 2.45
and 5.25 GHz High Gain, Dual Frequency Antenna For Wireless LAN
MELBOURNE, Florida, June 26, 2001 - SkyCross, Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today introduced the wireless industry's first embedded 2.45 and 5.25 GHz antenna that can be designed into high data rate WLAN (wireless local area network) devices-including wireless laptops, PDAs, and PCMCIA cards. more

SkyCross Selected As A Member of Unstrung.com's List
Of Top 25 Most Innovative Companies in the Wireless Industry
MELBOURNE, Florida, May 21, 2001 - SkyCross Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today announced that it has been selected as a member of Unstrung.com's Unstrung 25-an annual listing of the most innovative companies that are currently leading the wireless industry. more

SkyCross Announces New 800 MHz-2.5 GHz Antenna
For Telematics And Other Wireless Applications
MELBOURNE, Florida, April 17, 2001 - SkyCross Inc., a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, has announced a new wide-band antenna capable of handling satellite and terrestrial communications — reducing the need for multiple antennas for next-generation mobile wireless applications. more

SkyCross Introduces First Embedded 5GHz Antenna For
Wireless LAN; Ideal For New High Data-Rate Applications
MELBOURNE, Florida, March 12, 2001 - SkyCross, a leading developer of advanced wireless antenna solutions, today introduced the first embedded 5GHz antenna that can be designed into high data-rate wireless LAN (local area network) devices - including wireless laptops, PDAs, and PCMCIA cards. SkyCross' 5GHz WLAN antenna is a high-performance, low-profile element that transmits the wireless signal in a true omni-directional azimuth pattern, which provides better coverage and reduces dropped signals compared to traditional antennas. more