Sept. 14, 1992 -- SUNRISE, FLA. -- Racal-Datacom announces its smallest
modem, the Racal-Datacom ALM 3226 facsimile-cellular-data modem for laptop
and personal computers.

It handles computer data requiring speeds from 75 bps to 14.4 Kbps
(V.32bis). The modem features V.42 error correction and V.42bis
compression for asynchronous data transmission up to 57.6 Kbps; facsimile
Group 3 Class 1 and 2 data transmission over cellular or a standard
telephone line; and for cellular data transmission provides MNP- 10 error
correction protocol, as well as Racal's cellular option.

"This modem is an ideal solution for the busy person on the go, as well as
for desktop users wanting its small yet feature-rich footprint, and the
varied power capabilities it offers," said Jullo Siberio, Racal-Datacom
Division Vice President for Analog Products.

The fist-sized modem can be plugged directly into the serial port of a
laptop without requiring a DTE cable. This simplifies connections and
makes it easier to carry the small modem.

Standard power capabilities consist of a 9-volt battery and a
transformer-power cable to use with a wall outlet. Options are vehicle
cigarette lighter adapter and rechargeable battery pack

The ALM 3226 comes with the Racal-Datacom Modem Manager feature, which
allows the modem to be configured, diagnosed and controlled remotely via
Racal-Datacom Communications Management Series (CMS) 400 or an ASCII
terminal. Modem Manager also provides call-back security feature.

Modem Manager benefits include the ability to strap (adjust the parameters
of) a distant modem from a home office site for the optimum speed and
configuration to be used for that transmission. Modem Manager also
monitors password security to prevent unauthorized user access. It can
interface with computers running communications software based on the
Hayes "AT' command set.

When combined with the CMS 400 and the RMD 3264 central site dual density
modem, the telecommunications manager can control. monitor and report on
more than 32,000 modems located anywhere in the world.

CMS is the network management component of Racal-Datacom's RSA (Racal
Strategic Architecture), which assures that Racal products interoperate
under common network management, and are supported by comprehensive
services. As an integral part of RSA, the CMS system manages
Racal-Datacom's entire networking product line -- the broadest range of
networking products in the industry -- which includes ail types of devices
from analog modems to T- 1 /E- 1 multiplexers to LAN internetworking
devices. The CMS system also adheres to industry management standards
including Simple Network Management Protocol.

The hand-held ALM 3226's measurements are 1 inch deep, 2 1/2 inches wide
and 5 1/4 inches long.

List price is $750 with shipments beginning in October.

ALM 3226 meets V.32bis, V.32, V.22bis, V.22 and V.21 data transmission
standards; V.17, V.27ter and V.29 facsimile transmission (Class 1 and 2);
and Bell 212A and 103 standards.

Previously announced modems in the new slimline ALM series are the ALM
3223, meeting the V.32bis (14.4 Kbps data speed) standard; and the
standalone ALM 3239 and the ALM 3268 dual density central site card,
operating at speeds up to 19.2 Kbps in point-to-point two/four wire leased
line or dial applications. The ALM 3239 and 3268 will be compatible, if
not compliant, with the new "V.Fast" standard now being developed by the
CCITT with issuance of that standard expected next year.

The ALM series joins Racal's full line of leased line and dial analog and
digital access products.

Racal-Datacom is a leading independent provider of data communications
products, systems and services, with a direct presence or representation
in more than 80 nations. The firm offers business solutions for the
implementation, management and support of enterprise networks from the
desktop through local area networks (LANs) and wide area networks (WANs).

Racal-Datacom reported worldwide fiscal year 1992 revenues of more than
$606 million. Parent company Racal Electronics, Plc., is a multinational
organization of more than 100 principal companies worldwide with fiscal
1992 sales of more than $2.8 billion.

Racal-Datacom, PO Box 407044, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33340-7044
305-846-1601, fax: 305-846-3935

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