CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Feb. 28, 2005--AeA, the nation's largest high-tech trade association, announced today that Marty Singer, Chairman and CEO of PCTEL, Inc., will serve as Chairman of its Midwest Council. PCTEL (Nasdaq:PCTI - News), based in Chicago, IL, is a leader in simplifying mobility. As part of this new role, Mr. Singer will also have a seat on AeA's National Board of Directors, which includes high-tech executives from companies like Adobe, Intel, HP, Intuit, TI, Manugistics, Cisco, and others.

"Marty's strong leadership skills and many contributions to the high-tech industry are impressive and will further bolster AeA's presence in the Midwest market," said AeA Midwest Council Executive Director Ed Longanecker. "We are both excited and honored about Marty's decision to lead AeA's Midwest Council." "The AeA's Midwest Executive Committee will advance the agenda of technology companies in the region," said Mr. Singer. "We must address important state and national issues, including the impact of Sarbanes-Oxley. We must also represent the capabilities of the region to the international community and make AeA resources available to small and medium size companies. We have a great opportunity to make a difference," added Singer.

A 20-year veteran of telecom and technology, Mr. Singer served as CEO of SAFCO Technologies and has held executive positions at Motorola and Tellabs. He began his career at Bell Labs.

About PCTEL

PCTEL (Nasdaq:PCTI - News), founded in March 1994, is a global leader in simplifying mobility. PCTEL's Mobility Solutions' (http://mobilitysolutions.pctel.com) software tools provide secure, access independent, remote connectivity. PCTEL's RF Solutions' (http://rfsolutions.pctel.com) portfolio of OEM receivers and receiver based products are used to measure and monitor cellular networks. PCTEL's Antenna Products Group (http://maxrad.pctel.com) designs, distributes, and supports innovative antenna solutions that facilitate and simplify wireless communications. PCTEL protects its leadership position with a portfolio of more than 130 analog and broadband communications and wireless, and antenna patents, issued or pending. The company's products are sold or licensed to wireless carriers, wireless ISPs, distributors, wireless test and measurement companies, system integrators, PC manufacturers and PC card and board manufacturers. PCTEL headquarters are located at 8725 West Higgins Road, Suite 400, Chicago, IL 60631. Telephone: 773-243-3000. For more information, please visit our web site at: http://www.pctel.com.

About AeA

AeA, founded in 1943, is a nationwide trade association that represents all segments of the technology industry and is dedicated solely to helping our members' top line and bottom line. We do this in partnership with our small, medium, and large member companies by lobbying governments at the state, federal, and international levels, providing access to capital and business opportunities, and offering select business services and networking programs. For more information, please visit http://www.aeanet.org.

Contact:

AeA
Ed Longanecker, 630-613-7174
ed_longanecker@aeanet.org