Pacific Crest Corporation Announces Certification of Positioning Data Link Radios for Use in European Markets

SANTA CLARA, Calif., January 5, 2004 – Pacific Crest Corporation, in a cooperative effort with Leica Geosystems, has announced the certification of the Positioning Data Link Low Power Base (PDLLPB) for use with Leica's precision GPS products in the European market. The PDLLPB is a data link designed specifically for land and marine survey applications. This data link could be an interesting alternative to other similar radio modems in the market. The new PDLLPBs are fully supported by the current firmware of Leica GPS System 500. For additional information, contact Aldert Kluft at the Pacific Crest Corporation's European sales office at +31 (0) 725 764 175, or via e-mail at akluft@pacificcrest.com.

About Pacific Crest Corporation
Pacific Crest Corporation is a leading manufacturer of wireless data communication equipment designed for use with high-end Global Positioning Systems (GPS). Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, Pacific Crest Corporation maintains a strong international presence in emerging industries such as surveying, agriculture, and environmental applications. For additional information, contact Pacific Crest Corporation at 800-795-1001, 408-653-2070 (International), sales@pacificcrest.com, or visit our web site at www.paccrst.com.

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Leica Geosystems is a pioneer and world leader in spatial data capture and modelling solutions, with the most comprehensive range of systems for surveying, mapping, metrology and monitoring. Leica Geosystems develops, markets and supports modern systems for land and cadastral surveying, environmental analysis, civil and mechanical engineering, building and construction , machine automation and monitoring, GIS creation and industrial measurement . With an innovation heritage that started in 1921, Leica Geosystems continues to pioneer optical, laser, GPS, image processing and related software technologies. The company researches and develops on four continents, has six market oriented divisions, and has more than 20 sales companies and 200 sales partners worldwide.