January 2, 2002 Qualcomm says that CDMA operators in North America have begun receiving volume shipments of a range of third-generation CDMA2000 1X products, based on the Qualcomm CDMA Technologies’ MSM5105 Mobile Station Modem chipset, system software and integrated applications software. The CDMA2000 1X products — from a number of global manufacturers including AirPrime, GTRAN, Kyocera, LG, Novatel Wireless, Samsung, Sanyo and Sierra Wireless — include Internet-enabled handsets, personal computer memory card international association data cards and data modules. Many of these manufacturers are rolling out multiple models based on the chipset. The devices, based on QCT's chipsets and Wireless Internet Launchpad applications software suite, support packet data rates of up to 153 kilobits per second. These devices enable a variety of features, including dual-band and tri-mode radio configurations, color displays, dual display, MIDI ringers, Internet access, two-way short message service, voice-activated dialing and speaker phone compatibility. "We are pleased to welcome the North American arrival of 3G CDMA2000 1X products and services based on our chipsets and system software," says Don Schrock, president of QCT. "Our CDMA2000 1X solutions support a broad range of advanced features and the largest base of device manufacturers in the wireless industry. These new 3G products will offer network operators up to twice the voice capacity of second-generation IS-95A/B chipsets, and will enable data rates of up to 153 kbps for the first time in North America, making wireless Internet surfing easier and faster, and paving the way for many new data services." New CDMA2000 1X handsets will offer talk times from 2.5 to 3.8 hours and standby times from 230 to 350 hours. The phones are extremely lightweight, ranging from 99 to 123 grams, depending on the type of battery used. New data products addressing packet data and mobile Internet protocol capabilities also are being rolled out, with PCMCIA Type II cards from manufacturers such as Sierra Wireless that will support data speeds of up to 153 kbps and will integrate with Microsoft Windows-powered notebooks and handheld devices. *** Del Mar-resident Joel M. Pressman has been appointed by Gov. Davis as a judge on the San Diego Superior Court. Pressman, 55, was a partner since 1983 in the San Diego law firm of Kolodny & Pressman. His expertise was in business, corporate and real estate litigation. In 1991 he as named the region’s Outstanding Trial Lawyer by the San Diego Trial Lawyers Association. The Hastings Law School graduate will receive a salary of $136,224 in his new position. He fills a vacancy created by the retirement of Judge David Moon. *** Consumer Credit Counseling Service of San Diego and Imperial Counties has received two grants totaling $44,000. CCCS/SDIC reports donations of $31,500 from the San Diego Foundation Weingart-Price Fund at the recommendation of the Price Charities Advisory Board, and $12,500 from the U.S. Bancorp Foundation. The monies will help purchase new computers and debt management software for internal operations, says Jack Thompson, CCCS/SDIC president and CEO. "These funds will help us improve the quality of life for many local families who are in crucial financial distress due to over-obligation," Thompson says. ***  Click Below to View Previous Daily Business Reports January 1

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