PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), a leader in antenna and scanning receiver solutions, announced today the release of the PCTEL BluewaveTM high-performance log periodic antenna with full coverage of the 136-174MHz VHF frequency band for use with wideband radio technology. The antenna is ideal for deployment in public safety, smart grid, railroad, SCADA and other mission critical applications where performance cannot be compromised.

PCTEL's LPA136174-6NF antenna is a rugged, no-tune design featuring a solid element construction with robust materials. Premium coatings and finishes are utilized on the antenna for long term reliability. The log periodic provides 8.1 dBi gain and consistent radiation pattern performance across the specified frequency range. The wideband feature of the new design allows system planners and integrators to use a single directional antenna in the deployment of interoperable public safety networks.

"This new PCTEL antenna showcases our investment and commitment of developing innovative antenna products that simplify wireless network design challenges for our customers," said Jeff Miller, PCTEL's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. "We continue to work closely with our public safety, industrial wireless, and railroad customers to design solutions that meet their evolving requirements," added Miller.

PCTEL will display the new wideband antenna as well as its other antenna and wireless connectivity solutions at this year's ENTELEC Conference and EXPO, May 16-17, 2012 in Houston, TX, Booth #130 and at the Railway Systems Suppliers 52nd Annual C&S Exhibition, Booth #1007, May 21-23, 2012 in Cincinnati, OH. The antenna is currently available for sale, and further details on PCTEL's antenna and accessory products are available on PCTEL's website at www.antenna.com.

ABOUT PCTEL

PCTEL, Inc. (NASDAQ: PCTI), develops antenna, scanning receiver, and network solutions for the global wireless market. The company's SeeGull® scanning receivers, SeeHawk® visualization tool, and CLARIFY® system measure, monitor and optimize cellular networks. PCTEL develops and supports scanning receivers for LTE, TD-LTE, EVDO, CDMA, WCDMA, TD-SCDMA, GSM, and WiMAX networks.

PCTEL's MAXRAD®, Bluewave™ and Wi-Sys™ antenna solutions address private network, public safety, and government applications. PCTEL develops and delivers high-value YAGI, Land Mobile Radio, WiFi, GPS, In-Tunnel, Subway, and broadband antennas (parabolic and flat panel). The company's vertical markets include SCADA, Health Care, Smart Grid, Precision Agriculture, Indoor Wireless, Telemetry, Off-loading, and Wireless Backhaul. PCTEL Secure focuses on Android mobile platform security. For more information, please visit the company's web sites www.pctel.com, www.antenna.com, www.antenna.pctel.com, www.rfsolutions.pctel.com or www.pctelsecure.com.

PCTEL SAFE HARBOR

This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Specifically, these forward-looking statements include statements regarding the potential benefits from use of the new PCTEL LPA136174-6NF antenna, among them, full coverage of the 136-174MHz VHF frequency band, long term reliability, and the ability to use a single directional antenna in the deployment of interoperable public safety networks. These statements are based on PCTEL's current expectations. Anticipated customer benefits and product capabilities may differ materially from those projected as a result of certain risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to those detailed from time to time in PCTEL's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and PCTEL disclaims any obligation to update or revise the information contained in any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

PCTEL, Inc.
Jack Seller, (630)339-2116
Public Relations
jack.seller@pctel.com