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Cabin John, Md.-based GeoResearch Inc.’s GPS/GIS ’97 Conference organizers are accepting technical papers and poster presentations until Feb. 15, 1997. The conference will be held in Annapolis, Md., May 13-16, 1997. Topics include defense, enhanced 911 emergency management, forestry, oil and gas, transporta tion and vehicle tracking, GIS mapping, telecommunications, utilities, environmental monitoring, disaster preparation...

Orbital Communications Corp. [ORBI] recently named Beraq, Israel-based Elisra Electronics Systems‘ Stellar Satellite Communications subsidiary to manufacture a handheld communicator for its Orbcomm satellite system. The communicator, the EL-2000, will have a GPS-capable version. (Robert Pizzimenti, Orbcomm, 703/406-5311.)

Dorne & Margolin‘s new DM C146-20, originally based on military aircraft antenna applications, is now on the market for precision survey units. The unit operates at the L1, L2 and GLONASS frequencies. (Rob Turano, Dorne & Margolin, 516/585-4000.)

Sextant Avionique‘s new Topstar 200A GNSS (global navigation satellite system) has been certified to the European Qualification Aviation Civile and the FAA’s Technical Standard Order. The certification allows Sextant Avionique to certify its system on any type of aircraft, the company said. The units will go into 85 McDonnell Douglas MD-82s for Alitalia Airlines. (Florence...

Beverly, Mass.-based Frequency & Time Systems Inc.’s new Model FTS 4065B features a low phase noise output, custom RF outputs for individual requirements and easy to setup instructions, the company said. Applications include timing for telecommunication master system clocks. (Karl Reuning, Frequency & Time Systems, 508/927-8220, ext. 220.)

Rockwell‘s Collins Avionics & Communications Division [ROK] and Racal Avionics recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the marketing, manufacturing and support of military products in United Kingdom and the United States. The companies have worked on recent GPS projects for the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force. (Jim Thebeau, Rockwell, 319/295-5775.)

Geotek Communications [GOTK] signed a deal with Hughes Network Systems Inc. [GMH] for $100 million in vendor credit financing. Geotek also announced that it has launched the first Windows-based fleet management service in seven U.S. markets. (Randy Miller, Geotek Communications, 201/930-9305.)

General Motors OnStar [GM] recently won the Cellular Telephone Industry Association’s (CTIA) New Vision APPY Award for its GPS/cellular system. The CTIA APPY awards are presented to the "most innovative and effective wireless applications." (Bruce MacDonald, General Motors OnStar, 810/696-4714.)

Honeywell Inc. [HON] recently won a $7.2 million NASA contract for a Space Integrated GPS/Inertial Navigation System that can be used in the Space Shuttle, International Space Station and its return crew vehicle. The SIGI is based on Honeywell’s military GPS/INS aircraft system. (Honeywell, 813/579-6806.)

Computer Sciences Corp. [CSC] recently was awarded a seven-year, $27 million subcontract from Lockheed Martin Federal Systems [LMT] to support the U.S. Air Force Satellite Control Network (AFSCN). CSC also will support a common tracking and commanding system to support GPS. (Robert Pickard, CSC, 310/615-0311.)