Ameritec Introduces Audio Monitor & Sync Generator to Expand Capabilities of the Crescendo Product Line

Released: May - 2001
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announces today the addition of an Audio Monitor & Sync Generator (AMSG) to enhance test capability of the high density system call generation Crescendo  product line in a multi-unit, or geographically dispersed test environment.  The AMSG provides two significant functions, local audio monitoring and test system synchronized timing.  Utilizing the AMSG, a test operator can locally monitor selected audio tones produced by an attached Crescendo call generator.  In addition, the AMSG provides precise timing that can be synchronized throughout the network to allow accurate measurement of transmission delays. 

When testing a telephone switch, the AMSG provides a test operator with the ability to monitor the progress of a telephone call through the switch being tested.  The test operator can assign any transmit or receive pair to one of the audio speakers on the AMSG front panel.  The test operator can then monitor the selected audio tones carried by that pair.

The AMSG provides synchronized clocking for use in measurement of network delays.  When connected to one or more Crescendos, the AMSG acts as the clock source and can synchronize the clock timing of any AMSG or Crescendo units connected to it.  The synchronization feature provides for delay measurement testing when the signal originates on one Crescendo and terminates on another Crescendo in a different location.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products.  The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Ameritec announces the ability to calculate GPESQ based on measured impairments using GoldenMOS

Released: November - 2002
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the ability to calculate Golden Perceptual Evaluation of Speech Quality (GPESQ) on multiple channels simultaneously using impairments measured with the companyâs GoldenMOS application for their Forte¨ 2800D model of digital Call Generators.  The new application is contained in FeatureCall¨ Millennium? the companyâs new graphical user interface (GUI) used to manage its Call Generation product line.

Developers of packet-switched networks and network components have been faced with the challenge of improving MOS scores, but prior to the release of GoldenMOS, had little insight into the direct effect of impairments on voice quality.  For some period of time they have been seeking a standards based method of translating the effects of various impairments in the packet-switched network to an MOS.  In May 2000 the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) released ITU-T Recommendation G.107 The E-model, a computational model for use in transmission planning.  The E-model is an equation that predicts a R-rating, or R-Factor, based on impaired network elements.  The resultant R-rating can then be input into an equation defined in ITU-T Recommendation G.107, Annex B. to calculate an MOS value of 1-5, with 5 being a perfect score.  The primary measurements required by the E-model equation are receive loudness, directional delays (round-trip and 1-way), the signal-to-noise and an equipment impairment factor (Ie) based on the percentage of packet loss and the Codec used in the network ö all measurements based on the VoP3/GMOS voice over packet test application.

The key technology associated with this innovation is the use of the enhanced GoldenVoice¨ stimulus released in VoP3/GMOS to produce the measurements required by the E-Model equation for calculating the R-factor and resultant GMOS and GPSQM.  Based on the configuration of the call generator(s) the GMOS and GPSQM values can be calculated on one or a thousand channels simultaneously by the GoldenMOS application in FeatureCall Millennium.  The application is an easy to use, yet is powerful enough to report both the quality and performance of a packet-switched network transporting voice. 

If you have a need for a single test tool that can expose the impairments of the packet-switched network and provide voice quality measurements, Ameritec has a solution for you.  Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products.  The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Ameritec announces CompuTEST - The fastest and most powerful way to test and qualify special service circuits.

Released: March - 2002
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the CompuTEST Loop Qualification and T1 test set, a test device designed to improve the productivity of the field telco technician. Designed to work with a notebook PC, the CompuTEST provides all of the test functions required to troubleshoot and qualify any POTS, BRI, HDSL, HDSL2 and T1 circuit. Built-in test applications are easily selected via a Windows interface so that a user can quickly configure a test, capture the results and forward them to a centralized testing center.

CompuTEST eliminates the need for a specialized test set for each type of circuit encountered. This approach results in fewer trips to the customer site, less time configuring test applications and ultimately, more customers reached in less time!

The CompuTEST allows the field technician to:

• Improve productivity by adding test functionality to existing PC tools

• Reduce capital equipment costs by using existing notebook PCs as the interface to testing applications

• Connect via serial or USB adaptor so it is compatible with virtually any notebook PC model

• Utilize a Built-in Expansion Port that protects your initial investment and incorporate additional features as applications evolve

• Operate the unit in a telco environment as the unit is battery powered and housed in a field rugged case

• Significantly reduce training time

• Spend more time running tests instead of programming test equipment

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your field technician, Ameritec has a solution for you.  Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products.  The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Released: December - 2002
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the Forte 2800D Network Load Simulator for DS3 or high-capacity T1/E1 call generation. With Ameritec's Forte, it is now possible to simulate a single DS3's worth of traffic or 28 spans of T1, E1, PRI, CAS or SS7 signaling in a small 19" rack configuration.

All of the flexibility and features customers have come to depend on from Ameritec call generators have been included in this high capacity load generator. The unit performs traditional bearer traffic simulation, 3rd. generation Voice over Packet testing, QoS testing complete with GMOS, G-PSQM, GPESQ and R-Factor scoring, BERT testing and digit capture. Ameritec's award-winning Featurecall¨ Millenniumú has also been further enhanced to allow easy configuration of large scale traffic runs.

The Forte 2800D provides the following functionality and capability:

• Detailed 3rd. generation VoP package including jitter, 1-way and round-trip delay, lost packets, clipping, signal-to-noise ratio and spurious noise isolation

• QoS package including GMOS, G-PSQM, GPESQ, R-Factor scoring on all channels simultaneously

• Easy to configure traffic runs using FeatureCall Millennium

• Unit is rack-mounted in a 19" case and is only 6 RU high!

• Significantly reduce training time

• Spend more time running tests instead of programming test equipment

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your developer, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products. The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Released: May - 2003
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the release of its Allegro Call Generator product aimed at the developer and applications where portability and cost management are mandatory requirements.

The Allegro product is available in 2 configurations: a digital configuration supporting 4 software selectable T1 or E1 spans and a 4 line analog configuration. The digital unit is a full-featured product that supports CAS, PRI and SS7 signaling formats as well as Ameritec’s industry-leading QoS measurement suite that includes GMOS, G-PSQM, G-PESQ and R-Factor scoring. The analog unit supports loop and ground start signaling in addition to the QoS measurement suite. Pricing for these models start at an incredible $4,995.

The key technology associated with this innovation is the use of the enhanced GoldenVoice® stimulus released in VoP3/GMOS to produce the measurements required by the E-Model equation for calculating the R-factor and resultant GMOS, G-PESQ and G-PSQM scores. Based on the configuration of the call generator(s) the GMOS, G-PESQ and G-PSQM values can be calculated on all lines/channels simultaneously by the GoldenMOS application in FeatureCall Millennium. The application is an easy to use, yet is powerful enough to report both the quality and performance of a packet-switched network transporting voice.

If you have a need for a single test tool that can expose the impairments of the packet-switched network and provide voice quality measurements, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products. The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Ameritec announces PRI option for CompuTEST - The fastest and most powerful way to test and qualify special service circuits

Released: January - 2003
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the release of its Primary Rate ISDN option for the CompuTEST Loop Qualification and T1 test set, a test device designed to improve the productivity of the field telco technician. Designed to work with a notebook PC, the CompuTEST provides all of the test functions required to troubleshoot and qualify any POTS, PRI, BRI, HDSL, HDSL2 and T1 circuit. Built-in test applications are easily selected via a Windows interface so that a user can quickly configure a test, capture the results and forward them to a centralized testing center.

CompuTEST eliminates the need for a specialized test set for each type of circuit encountered. This approach results in fewer trips to the customer site, less time configuring test applications and ultimately, more customers reached in less time!

The CompuTEST allows the field technician to:

• Improve productivity by adding test functionality to existing PC tools Reduce capital equipment costs by using existing notebook PCs as the interface to testing applications

• Connect via serial or USB adaptor so it is compatible with virtually any notebook PC model

• Utilize a Built-in Expansion Port that protects your initial investment and incorporate additional features as applications evolve

• Operate the unit in a telco environment as the unit is battery powered and housed in a field rugged case

• Significantly reduce training time

• Spend more time running tests instead of programming test equipment

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your field technician, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Released: January - 2003
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the Fortissimo Network Load Simulator for DS3, OC3 and STM-1 circuits. With Ameritec's Fortissimo, it is now possible to simulate a DS3, OC3 or STM-1 worth of traffic complete with T1, E1, PRI, CAS or SS7 signaling in a one rack unit, 19" rack configuration.

All of the flexibility and features customers have come to depend on from Ameritec call generators have been included in these high capacity load generators. The units perform traditional bearer traffic simulation, 3rd. generation Voice over Packet testing, QoS testing complete with GMOS, G-PSQM, GPESQ and R-Factor scoring, BERT testing and digit capture. Ameritec has also introduced a new Graphical User Interface, the Conductor, that provides an incredibly intuitive method of configuring 672 DS0 channels.

The Fortissimo provides the following functionality and capability:

• Detailed 3rd. generation VoP package including jitter, 1-way and round-trip delay, lost packets, clipping, signal-to-noise ratio and spurious noise isolation

• QoS package including GMOS, G-PSQM, GPESQ, R-Factor scoring on all channels simultaneously

• Easy to configure traffic runs using our newest GUI, the Conductor!

• Unit is rack-mounted in a 19" case and is only 1 RU high!

• Significantly reduce training time

• Spend more time running tests instead of programming test equipment

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your developer, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products. The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Released: November - 2003
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The Fortissimo provides the following functionality and capability:

• Detailed 3rd. generation VoP package including jitter, 1-way and round-trip delay, lost packets, clipping, signal-to-noise ratio and spurious noise isolation

• QoS package including GMOS, G-PSQM, GPESQ, R-Factor scoring on all channels simultaneously

• Easy to configure traffic runs using our newest GUI, the Conductor!

• Unit is rack-mounted in a 19" case and is only 1 RU high!

• Significantly reduce training time

• Spend more time running tests instead of programming test equipment

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your developer, Ameritec has a solution for you.  Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products.  The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Released: May - 2004
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the release of its Allegro-IP Voice Quality Tester (VQT) product aimed at the developer and applications where portability and cost management are mandatory requirements.

The Allegro VQT product is a full-featured product that supports the SIP signaling format as well as Ameritec’s industry-leading QoS measurement suite that includes GMOS, G-PSQM, G-PESQ and R-Factor scoring. The unit provides 8 simultaneous SIP calls with full bearer path testing capabilities and supports G.711 and G.729 vocoding formats.

The key technology associated with this innovation is the use of the enhanced GoldenVoice™ stimulus to produce the measurements required by the E-Model equation for calculating the R-factor and resultant GMOS, G-PESQ and G-PSQM scores. Based on the configuration of the product, the GMOS, G-PESQ and G-PSQM values can be calculated on all lines/channels simultaneously by the QoS application in the Conductor GUI. The application is an easy to use, yet is powerful enough to report both the quality and performance of a packet-switched network transporting voice.

If you have a need for a single test tool that can expose the impairments of the packet-switched network and provide voice quality measurements, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products. The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.

Released: September- 2004
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Covina, California ~ Ameritec announced today the release of the Modem Quality of Service (MQoS) feature set for its digital Fortissimo and Allegro call generation products.

The MQoS features allow any digital Fortissimo and Allegro product to simulate fax and data modem traffic to test a next generation switch’s ability to recognize these transmissions and successfully switch into a transparent G.711 mode of operation. Once in G.711, the call generator then runs an algorithm based on BERT test results and Ameritec’s GoldenVoice technology to compute MQoS scores. These scores provide metrics of fax pages per hour for fax calls and equivalent throughput for modem calls

If you have a need for a single test tool that can improve the productivity of your developer, Ameritec has a solution for you. Contact Ameritec today by calling (626) 915-5441 or via the internet at askzeke@ameritec.com.

Ameritec, an ISO 9001 registered company, is a privately owned American Company engaged in the design, manufacture and sale of specialized telecommunications test equipment products. The company is dedicated to serving the worldwide telecommunications industry by providing competitively priced, state-of-the-art test equipment that is supported by the finest in marketing, engineering development and customer service.