Symtx, Inc., the largest independent manufacturer of functional test systems, announced today the selection of Symtx by the Boeing company to provide a Wireless Link-topology Simulator (WLS) which enables a simulated battlefield Mobile Wireless Network. Future Combat Systems is a US Army transformation program that will provide warfighters with superior connectivity via a wireless ad hoc network environment.

Used in Wideband Networks Testbeds, the Wireless Link Simulator tests multi-octave, high data rate networked radios. Additionally, programmable jamming sources (CW and noise) can be added to the RF signals to simulate the degradation of links when electronic warfare techniques are employed. The WLS enables network synchronization testing by providing the capability to enable and disable the GPS signal to individual units under test.

Symtx will provide the Boeing Company with the hardware and software necessary for establishing a test bed to conduct Test, Integration, Characterization and Verification functions of multiple radio sets that will emulate a wireless environment.

"Symtx has a long history with the Boeing Company and we are proud to be supporting this program," said Len Gilmore, President and CEO of Symtx.

About Symtx Inc.

Symtx Inc., founded in 1983, is the largest independent manufacturer of functional test systems for electronics manufacturers. As an AS9100:2001 and ISO9001:2000 certified company headquartered in Austin, Texas, Symtx offers a variety of ATE products and services within the defense/aerospace, avionics, telecommunications, medical, RF/microwave, optical, automotive, semiconductor, and consumer/industrial electronics industries (www.symtx.com).