RFS secures TETRA wireless communications systems integration contract for the Beijing Metro Changping Line

RFS won the Changping Line contract over both local and global competitors due to its strong technical design and service capabilities and its first-rate reputation. RFS will provide a complete TETRA wireless communications system and related services, including coverage design, delivery of TETRA  digital radio communications system and related equipments, site surveys, supervision, system commissioning and acceptance as well as project and documentation management.

The tunnel coverage designs are based on RFS' RADIAFLEX® radiating cables, supported by a wide range of passive and active technologies, including TETRA fiber optic repeater systems, antennas and accessories, to meet precise coverage, traffic and route requirements. Similar solutions leveraging RFS products and expertise have already been proven in the Beijing Metro Line 4 and other metro lines in China. By incorporating cutting-edge, fail-safe technology and a redundant design, RFS' wireless in-tunnel solutions offer the highest availability on the market and the ability to upgrade and expand to meet future requirements.

With long distances between many of the stations along the Changping Line, system design is a key consideration. To meet this challenge, RFS will rely on its innovative TETRA fiber optic repeater system. This system is specially designed for long-distance metro environments and will allow RFS to ensure reliable signal relays across the largest number of repeaters to be deployed along a metro line in recent years. RFS' TETRA fiber optic repeater system features high reliability, excellent resistance to interference and easy-to-maintain capabilities for signal capacity extension. The system can also be easily managed locally or remotely.

"We're serving as the general integrator of the Changping Line's communications system project," said Luo Ming, General Manager of the Beijing Metro Project Department at ZTE. "We were very impressed by RFS' outstanding expertise and rich experience in the area of in-tunnel coverage design and solutions when we selected the subsystem integrator partner for the line's TETRA wireless communications system. This is not the first time RFS and ZTE have cooperated in the field, and ZTE has already achieved great success with RFS in the Beijing Metro Line 10, Olympic Branch Line and Yizhuang Line projects. I believe that RFS will build a high quality and reliable TETRA in-tunnel wireless coverage network for the Changping Line," he said.

Motorola will supply the TETRA digital radio communications system for the project. "We are honored to provide Motorola's TETRA digital radio communications system to the Beijing Metro Changping Line," said a representative of Motorola Electronics Company's Enterprise Mobility Solutions System Business Unit in North China. "This is another example of our cooperation with RFS, following the Beijing Metro Line 4 TETRA wireless communications system project in 2009. The combination of our TETRA digital radio communications system and RFS' leading turnkey in-tunnel wireless coverage solution on the Changping Line will surely result in another optimal TETRA wireless network," he said.

"We're very pleased that RFS won this important bid after an intensive competition, and we are very proud to have the opportunity to cooperate with Motorola and ZTE again to build a complete metro communications network for the Changping Line." said Chen Zhenhua, Vice President of Sales and Marketing  for the North Asia Pacific region of RFS. "As the globally acknowledged expert in in-tunnel RF coverage systems, we bring nearly 40 years of experience and know-how gained from installing many hundreds of coverage systems for metros, railway and road tunnels around the world," he said.

"In China, RFS has over 70 percent of the metro wireless coverage market. By providing our expertise in essential wireless communications coverage to the Beijing Metro Changping Line, RFS is further demonstrating its commitment to the local market, its strong local support capabilities and its unrivalled global experience in deployment and delivery of high-quality wireless TETRA communications systems," he concluded.

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About the Beijing Metro Changping Line: The Changping Line of Beijing Metro is a rapid-transit subway line in northern Beijing. One of six metro lines currently under construction, the line is designed to be 31.24 km long with 12 stations. It will be built in two phases. Phase I will include 21.24 km and seven stations and is set to be completed by the end of 2010. Phase II will include 10 km and five stations and is scheduled for completion by 2012.

About ZTE: ZTE is a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions. Founded in 1985, ZTE Corporation has been listed as an A-share company on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange since 1997. In December 2004, ZTE was successfully listed on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange in Hong Kong, becoming the first Chinese company to hold both A shares and H shares. Currently, ZTE is the telecom equipment provider with the highest market capitalization and revenue in China's A share market.

ZTE has the widest and most complete product range in the world covering virtually every sector of the wireline, wireless, service and terminals markets. The company delivers innovative, custom-made products and services worldwide, helping them to achieve continued revenue growth and to shape the future of the world's communications. For more information about ZTE, please visit http://www.zte.com/.

About Motorola: Motorola is known around the world for innovation in communications. The company develops technologies, products and services that make mobile experiences possible. Motorola's portfolio includes communications infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions, digital set-tops, cable modems, mobile devices and Bluetooth accessories. Motorola is committed to delivering next-generation communication solutions to consumers, businesses and governments. For more information about Motorola, please visit http://www.motorola.com/.

About RFS: Radio Frequency Systems (RFS) is a global designer and manufacturer of cable, antenna and tower systems, plus active and passive RF conditioning modules, providing total-package solutions for outdoor and indoor wireless infrastructure.

RFS serves OEMs, distributors, system integrators, operators and installers in the broadcast, wireless communications, land-mobile and microwave market sectors. As an ISO compliant organization with manufacturing and customer service facilities that span the globe, RFS offers cutting-edge engineering capabilities, superior field support and innovative product design. RFS is a leader in wireless infrastructure. For more information about RFS, please visit http://www.rfsworld.com/.

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