Times Microwave Systems Singapore

1. What are LMR cables? 2. Where can LMR® cables be used? 3. What sizes of LMR® cables are available? 4. What are the advantages of LMR® cables? 5. What makes LMR® cables different than corrugated cables? 6. How does LMR® cables compare to RG type braided cables or 9913? 7. Is there only one type of LMR® cable, or are there options? 8. What about connectors and installation tools? 9. Do all Times connectors require soldering? 10. How can I get cable and tower installation accessories that work with LMR® cables? 11. Does anyone else make a cable like LMR®? 12. What about price? 13. How about jumpers and cable assemblies? 14. Where are LMR® cables made of? 15. Are there any quality approval certification from regulatory bodies for these cables? 16. Why Times Microwave? 17. Why Amrock Engineering?

1. What are LMR cables? Times LMR cables are high performance broadband, flexible, low loss 50 Ohm coaxial communication cables designed for use in wireless applications such as: • 2-way land mobile • IEEE, 802. 11a & 802.11b • Cellular • Wireless local loop • PCS • LMDS • Wireless Internet (WISP) • MMDS • Broadband wireless data • CLEC • Telemetry • Paging LMR is a complete system of cables, connectors, installation tools and accessories- everything you need to make your job simple and successful.

2. Where can LMR® cables be used? Times LMR cables can be used virtually anywhere high performance coaxial cables are used, including: • Internal component and equipment wiring • Inter/intra cabinet jumpers • Base station and antenna jumpers • Tower and pole feeder runs • In-building runs, including riser runs and air-handling plenums • Rooftop installations

3. What sizes of LMR® cable are available? A full range of LMR cables are available from LMR-100 (0.100") all the way up to LMR-1700-DB (1 1/4"). Because LMR cables are so flexible, it's possible to eliminate jumpers entirely in many feeder cable applications. The elimination of jumper cables provides reduced cost, better reliability and lower cost- or may even allow the use of a smaller size feeder cable, while achieving the same loss as for a larger corrugated feeder.

4. What are the advantages of LMR®? Times LMR cables have RF performance comparable to traditional corrugated copper cables, but unlike corrugated cables they are highly flexible, non-kinking, and offer unsurpassed ease and speed of connector installation. Compared to RG type braided cables, LMR cables offer far lower loss and better RF shielding. These features make LMR cables the best choice for any wireless application.

5. What makes LMR® cable different than corrugated cables? Design features of Times LMR cable include: 1) Polyethylene Foam Dielectric • Closed cell • Dry nitrogen gas injected- no moisture to degrade performance • High velocity • Low loss 2) High Performance Flexible Shielding System • Multi-laminar aluminum composite tape bonded to the dielectric • Provides >90dB isolation shielding (180dB cross talk) • Bonded construction ensures 100% effective shielding • Acts as a second moisture barrier • Outer Braid of tinned copper: • Provides positive means for grounding and connector attachment 3) Polyethylene Outer Jacket • Heavy duty UV, sunlight and weather resistant, 20 to 40 year life

6. How does LMR® cable compare to RG type braided cable or 9913? LMR cables have lower loss and far better shielding than comparably sized braided cables. Polyethylene jacket, closed cell foam poly dielectric and bonded tape conductor all contribute to the superior weather resistance of LMR cables compared to braided cables and 9913.

7. Is there only one type of LMR® cable, or are there options? Besides standard LMR cable, Times offers: LMR-FR: Fire retardant cable for installation in building vertical risers or where fire retardancy is critical, both UL and CSA listed (CMR/CATVR). LMR-LLPL: Low loss plenum rated cables for use in virtually any in-building application, including air handling plenums and spaces where maximum fire retardancy and low smoke generation are required. LMR-LLPL cables are the most rugged and easiest to install plenum rated cables available, especially for difficult installs in older buildings. Cables are both UL and CSA listed (CMP/CATVP). LMR-DB: Watertight cables with an inert flooding compound injected in the braid to completely eliminate the possibility of any water migration- with a 10 year warranty! The DB feature is optional on sizes 600 and smaller, and standard on sizes 900 and larger. LMR Ultraflex: Stranded center conductor and thermoplastic rubber jacket for maximum flexibility. LMR-MA: Unbonded tape conductor for ease of removal for special applications. LMR-PVC: Polyvinylchloride outer jacket for enhanced flexibility. LMR-lite: Lightweight version of the standard LMR cable. Aluminum braid is used instead of tinned copper braid to offer a lighter weight cable. FBT: Similar to LMR-LLPL, but with a fluoropolymer (FEP) outer jacket for high temperature performance up to 150°C (302°F). T-COM: The ultimate in low loss, high performance coax with a triple shielding system pioneered by Times to achieve enhanced shielding and low passive intermod (-155dB). LMR-75: These are 75 Ohm versions of the standard LMR cable for unsurpassed performance in broadband video and specialized RF applications. T-RAD: 50 Ohm leaky feeder cable for RF coverage up to 2.5GHz. For use in buildings, mines, tunnels or any enclosed area. Flexible, non-kinking low cost design.

8. What about connectors and installation tools? Times offers a complete line of connectors for all its cables. A wide variety of connector interfaces is offered for almost every application: • N • MUHF • F • BNC • 716DIN • LC • TNC • SMA • HN • UHF QDS (quick disconnect) • Reverse polarity • QMA Special connectors are available, and Times is always adding new ones. Times also offers a complete line of cable prep and connector installation tools, so you never will be frustrated by not having the right tools- Times is your one-stop source.

9. Do all Times connectors require soldering? An extensive line of solder-pin type connectors is offered. However, Times has become the recognized industry leader in developing simplified connectors especially suited for field applications offering more non-solder type connectors than any other cable manufacturers. The Times well-known line of EZ nonsolder connectors has become renowned in the industry. With center pin contacts made from silver or gold plated beryllium-copper, EZ connectors are the preferred choice for quick and reliable field installations.

10. How can I get cable and tower installation accessories that work with LMR® cable? Times furnishes a complete line of site installation hardware and accessories- everything you need to get you from the antenna to the equipment: • Ground kits: Perfectly sized to each LMR cable, with never a chance of the ground strap being too tight (crushed cable), or too loose (poor grounding). • Hangers: Snap-in, butterfly • Hoisting grips • Weatherproofing kits: Tape and cold shrink • Tie wraps • Mounting hardware • Entry ports and hardware

11. Does anyone else make a cable like LMR®? Some have tried, but no one can match Times LMR when it comes to what's important to the customer. Some don't even offer anything but cable, while Times offers: • The most complete line of cable, connectors (including EZ), tools and accessories • The biggest range of sizes • The most cable type options • The most extensive distribution network • Unsurpassed technical support • The assurance that comes from knowing you are dealing with the industry leader, and • The only company with its phone number printed on every foot of cable we make. You never have to guess who to call if you have a question or need help solving a problem, because everything is supplied by Times.

12. What about price? In most cases Times LMR cables and connectors will save you money compared to corrugated cable. By combining the lower purchase cost with the ease and speed of installation, excellent savings are achieved. LMR cables also offer significant performance advantages compared to RG type cables at comparable prices.

13. How about jumpers and cable assemblies? Times manufactures high quality LMR cable assemblies and Flextech jumpers- 100% factory tested before shipment for insertion loss and VSWR. We also supply LMR cable assemblies and provide excellent service, especially for quick delivery requirements.

14. Where are LMR® cables made? Times LMR cables are manufactured in our ISO certified Wallingford, Connecticut plant, where we have been making high quality coaxial cable for over 60 years.

15. Are there any quality approval certification from regulatory bodies? Often, cables must be qualified to certain standards to allow usage in particular applications. The following are just some of the quality approvals that Times has garnered over the years: Military: Most military applications require that cable conform to particular specifications. Many of these specifications require the manufacturer to qualify product by conducting a series of tests on a length of cable with a military representative present as a witness. MIL-C-17, the basic specification for most coaxial cables, requires a Qualified Products List (QPL). TMS maintains numerous MIL-C-17 qualifications. Commercial (UL) Approval: The building codes of many cities require that cables installed in their buildings be approved by the Underwriters Laboratories (UL). With UL service, the cable is subjected to a clearly defined series of tests and examinations, and has met the quality and safety standards imposed by Underwriters Laboratories. Approval of new designs meeting UL standards normally can be made in a relatively short period of time. A large variety of TMS products are UL approved. New York State Requirements: Article 15, Part 1120 of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code requires that materials used in some buildings and transit systems be tested and registered with The New York Department of State. For the TMS products tested, the fire/gas/toxicity data is found in: DOS file number 16120-931203-4001. London Underground Limited: TMS has gained LUL approval on a series of low-smoke cable constructions. These cables were tested for smoke emission, toxic fume emission, and flammability assessment against the requirements of the London Underground Code of Practice for fire safety.

16. Why Times Microwave? Times Microwave Systems designs and manufactures the broadest range of 50 ohm coaxial cables, connectors and cable assemblies in the world. The ingenuity, quality and capability that make us first choice on virtually every military airframe in the free world are also evident in our commercial line of products. Our LMR® cables with their low insertion loss, high flexibility, tight bend radius, ruggedness and resistance to moisture ingress offer exceptional value to our customers. While their standard construction exceeds the requirements of most applications, additional constructions in our LMR family provide solutions for every environmental condition, code requirement or for system optimization. It is not difficult to ruin the performance of a high quality cable through the use of poor quality connectors or termination mistakes. This fact becomes increasingly important with increased frequency. At 5.8 GHz the theoretical insertion loss of a jumper assembly can easily be doubled through deficiencies in the connector or termination process. Times is committed to the optimization of our cables, connectors and termination techniques. Times Microwave Systems is the leading supplier of cables, connectors and cable assemblies for a variety of applications. As a customer service oriented company, we have developed literally thousands of cable designs for our customers, with new products being originated on a regular basis.

17. Why Amrock Engineering? Authorized distributor and stockist of Times Microwave products in Singapore. We maintain one of the largest in-house inventory of Times Microwave cables and accessories in the region, supplying to telecommunications, industrial and marine industries. With over 20 years of experience in the telecommunications industry in Singapore, amassed a reputation of being responsive and flexible to our clients’ requirements, yet uncompromising in the quality of our products and services. span