Globalsat select antenna

Sarantel Group PLC
31 August 2005


For immediate release                                             31 August 2005
                                        
                New Globalsat GPS Receiver with Sarantel Antenna
                Instantly GPS-enables Business and Consumer PDAs

    * New receiver turns PDAs and smartphones into GPS navigators
    * Lightweight & ideal for high performance GPS on the move
    * Built-in storage allows for large maps, so users can locate places 
      of interest and their way about town

Sarantel Group plc ("Sarantel"), the leading manufacturer of revolutionary
filtering antennas for wireless devices, announces today that Globalsat
Technology Corporation of Taiwan has chosen Sarantel's GeoHelix(R) global
positioning satellite (GPS) antenna for its exciting multi-purpose SD-502 SDIO
GPS receiver. When inserted into the SD (secure data) slot of a PDA or a
smartphone, Globalsat's new receiver provides the device with instant
navigational capabilities and high performance GPS on the move.

By allowing the SD-502 receiver to pick up GPS signals, the Sarantel GPS antenna
allows users to turn their PDAs and smartphones into GPS navigators. The
SD-502's 512MB built-in memory gives applications plenty of internal storage for
large maps so users can locate places of interest, i.e., restaurants, pubs,
clubs, museums, etc., and find their way about town. Extremely lightweight and
ideal for users who require high performance GPS on the move, the SD-502 can be
used in a range of navigational and recreational applications.

Globalsat's manufacturing technology combined with Sarantel's GPS antenna and
SiRFStarIIITM chipset, gives the SD-502 higher sensitivity, lower power usage
and more rapid time-to-fix. The Sarantel antenna's small size and form factor
contribute to the SD-502's attractive design without compromising its
performance. While conventional antennas require the device to be held at a
particular angle or use awkward hinging mechanisms, Sarantel's GPS antennas work
well regardless of how they are oriented.

Prince Chang, President & CEO of Globalsat says: "Sarantel's GeoHelix GPS
antenna is the best GPS antenna for our SD card application. Its high
sensitivity and omni-directional reception make it ideal for use in hand-held
consumer products."

Joe Murray, Sarantel's Asia/Pacific President, adds: "Our partnership with
Globalsat takes a new turn with this latest design win. Globalsat's new version
GPS SDIO card is another example of how Sarantel helps its customers make GPS
products more consumer-friendly."

David Wither, CEO at Sarantel said: "The consumer market is hungry for
recreational GPS applications that are dependable, work in less than favourable
environments and enable new experiences. The SD-502 is a great product that
immediately enables GPS functionality on PDAs and smartphones. Sarantel is
delighted to once again work with Globalsat on a very cool product."

Sarantel's success with Globalsat was supported by SPK Electronics Co.,
Sarantel's business partner in Taiwan since 2003.

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For further information please contact:

Sarantel Group PLC                                   www.sarantel.com
David Wither, CEO/Sitkow Yeung, CFO                  01933 670560
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Sara Musgrave/Sarah Richardson

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About Sarantel

Sarantel designs, manufactures and sells patented, ceramic, filtering antennas
for use in portable wireless devices such as PDAs, laptops and 3G mobile
devices. Its current focus is on producing antennas for the GPS market which
allow a clearer signal than conventional antennas whilst reducing the amount of
energy absorbed by the head by approximately 90 per cent. The antennas simplify
system design, thus allowing design standardisation and reduced time to market
and cost for manufacturers.

As well as GPS, Sarantel's antennas are designed to service Wi-Fi, 3G and
Bluetooth platforms which are expected to be a key element in the future success
of mobile network operators and device manufacturers. Sarantel's antennas can
significantly increase the range and effective bandwidth of Wi-Fi devices and
Sarantel is planning to commence high volume delivery of its antennas into the
satellite radio market within the next 12 months.

Sarantel listed on AIM, a market operated by the London Stock Exchange, on 2nd
March 2005 at an issue price of 82p. Sarantel is included in the IT Hardware
sector (93) within the Telecommunications equipment sub-sector (938) and has a
RIC code of SLG.L


About Globalsat

Established in May 2000, Globalsat Technology Corporation is an award-winning
contract engineering and consulting firm specialising in precision GPS and
wireless communications. Globalsat aims to lead the market in accurate,
affordable, power efficient and compact GPS and wireless consumer applications.
Globalsat's team of more than 50 engineers and scientists brings together more
than 100 man years of GPS experience and the ability to take a project from
conception, to design to finished system solution. For more information, please
visit www.Globalsat.com.tw or USGlobalsat at http://www.usGlobalsat.com.




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