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ON THE COVER AND
WEARING PRIMUS
PRESIDENT
Michael Johnson
OUTSIDE SALES
Chris Pleibel
Regional Sales Manager -Northeast Region
(610) 745-4491
cpleibel@primuselectronics.com
Rob Menees
Regional Sales Manager - Midwest Region
(217) 840-1887
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Gerry Fritzke
Regional Sales Manager - Northwest Region
(360) 921-5945
gerryfritzke@comcast.net
Diane Mueller - Tower Sales Representave
(815) 351-0355
dmueller72@aol.com
Gordon Nelson - Territory Manager NE
(301) 785-7740
gnelson@primuselectronics.com
Doug Melander - Territory Manager Midwest
(765) 721-5580
dougmelander@gmail.com
Brian Herkert - Key Account Manager
630-730-4147
brian@primuselectronics.com
Adam Cummins
Business Development Manager - Northeast
(215) 858-7103
acummins@primuselectronics.com
Gabe Dixon - Business Development
Manager Naonal Programs
(847) 732-5885
gabe@primuselectronics.com
SALES AND MARKETING
Doug Salvatori - Inside Sales Manager
Shannon O’Connor - Markeng Manager
EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS
Bird Technologies, David Fuechsel with CSC,
Commscope, Laird Technologies, Steve
Wilder with CITCA, Premier Mounng Solu-
ons, Ritron, and Steven Larson and Shannon
O’Connor with Primus
EDITOR
Shannon O’Connor, Markeng Manager
ON THE COVER
David Fuechsel with CSC & the Kenyan Navy
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PrimeConnection is published as a corporate communications magazine for customers and friends of Primus
Electronics. The magazine is published four times a year in January, April, July, and October by Shannon O’Connor,
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NEW PARTNERSHIP
PRIMUS PARTNERS WITH BIRD TECHNOLOGIES
It is with great pleasure that Primus announces the inclusion
of new radio frequency measurement and management
equipment systems from Bird Technologies. Bird
Technologies is an industry leading manufacturer of
communication products, calibration and training to the
Cellular Communications, Broadcast, Public Safety,
Government, Military, Semiconductor and Medical markets.
Primus is excited to now offer customers Bird’s
services and products which have grown to stay current
with today’s most complex communication systems.
Products in Bird’s growing line include signal
boosters, power monitors, power sensors and meters,
loads and attenuators filters, duplexers and triplexers,
analyzers, antennas, combining systems, components,
tower top amplifiers and accessories.
Among the many new and exciting products offered,
the Bird Antenna Tester stands out the most. The
Antenna Tester provides a fast, cost-effective, graphical
way of determining the quality of mobile and base station
antennas.
“Our customers are our number one priority and we
are excited to offer Bird products to them,” says Doug
Salvatori, Inside Sales Manager of Primus. “It has been
a long time coming!”
Bird Technologies was established in 1995 following
the merger of Bird Electronics Corporation and TX
RX Systems, both leaders in the RF communications
market. The origins of Bird Electronics trace back to
1942 when J. Raymond Bird joined forces with a college
friend and began the Bird Engineering Company in
Cleveland, Ohio.
Primus hopes you will share in our excitement with
the addition of this exciting new product line. Be sure to
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FEATURE STORY: KENYA TRIP
Kenyan Navy attends
Competent Climber Course
By David Fuechsel
CSC
David Fuechsel, a Senior
Project Manager for CSC -
and winner of the photo cover
contest this quarter - recently
took a trip to Kenya to train
the Kenyan Navy on tower
climbing. For your reading
pleasure, he recounts the trip:
On our recent trip back to
Mombasa, Kenya this past
June, our focus was to complete
the punch list items on
the four towers (Cannon
Point, Ngomeni, Lamu, and
Kiunga) we constructed in
February, and on a camera installation
at the Forward Operating
Base (FOB) in
Kiunga. And, most importantly
to conduct Basic
Climber and Tower Maintenance
Training.
This entire system was
provided by the US Navy,
courtesy of Naval Air Systems
Command (NAVAIR),
Continued on page 6
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FEATURE STORY: KENYA TRIP (cont.)
KENYA Continued from page 5
located at the Patuxent River Naval Air
Station, in Lexington Park, Maryland.
The majority of the in-country tower
and sensor work was performed by the
SureTrak office of Computer Sciences
Corporation (CSC), my employer. This
system provides maritime technologies for
the host nation, in this case Kenya, to provide
security and protection of their waterways
from the heavy piracy and illicit
trafficking activity that exists there.
Logistically working in Africa is very
challenging to say the least. We usually
operate using 3 and 4 personnel teams and
we rely on the host nation for support, for
moving equipment, personnel, and for providing
security. Personnel logistic and
diplomatic support is provided by the U.S.
Embassy in Kenya through the Kenya-
U.S. Liaison Office.
Through this organization we also get
support from the in country (LNO) – usually
a US Naval Officer – who conducts
continuous coordination with host nation
personnel during our visits as well as
when we are not there.
Major Benjamin Kiprop, stationed at
Cannon Point, is the commander for all of
the coastal Masura (Sensor) Stations in
Mombasa. Lt. Edward Khasenpa is the
local Officer in Charge (OIC). Both of
these officers were instrumental in our
success on this trip.
The Lt. accompanied me, Andy Furey
(CSC), and the rest of the Kenya Navy
(KNAV) team for basic tower and tower
maintenance training and also made the
trip with us to each site along the coast.
We were also accompanied by some electricians
and technical personnel during this
22-day trip.
I have been a Competent Climber
Trainer since 2003, and I have taught successfully
- and not so successfully - a myriad
of very different people. The amount
of information that is presented the first 8
hours is immense. While it is not rocket
science, there is a lot of information to retain
within a short amount of time and the
practical portion of the training tests one’s
ability to perform and use the equipment
properly at all times.
In order to provide a good classroom
environment, we conducted the first day of
training in a conference room that I rented
at the hotel where we were staying. The
training I used for this was based on the
Continued next page
Front row - students (l-r): Justus Wechuli, Harold M. Kangea, Dickson K. Ndungu, Victor Mwakio, Naftary Murage, Kennedy Muli, Robinson Ngare
Back row (l-r): Lt. Edward J. Khasenpa, David Fuechsel Instructor, Andy Furey Asst. Instructor, Major Benjamin Kiprop
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FEATURE STORY: KENYA TRIP (cont.)
Checking the fitment of a climbing harness
Major Highway from Lamu to Mombasa
Victor installing a new camera in Kiunga
After the break I asked if anyone had based upon their success during this training,
I believe they will be very capable of
any questions; no one had any so I went
over a few points again just to make sure maintaining these sensor systems and towers.
they were understanding this information, The idea was to have these newly
and the test was handed out. They com-
trained individuals travel with us to all
same material I have used in the past, developed
by a very reputable training com-
first test I graded, the student amazingly
pleted the test within 30 minutes. On the
pany.
missed only one question! The rest followed
shortly thereafter, and the most that
I had 11 students who never received
any training on this material before. In the was missed by any one student was four
beginning of the class, the enlisted men’s questions, which ends up being 80%, a
officer was present, and they were reserved
in answering questions, which is test.
passing grade to all that took the written
understandable.
I am still impressed by these students
Trust me: these men are very disciplined
and respectful to their superiors
and proud of them. I had ages ranging
and to myself and Andy. I have never
taught a class of students who were as
quiet as were these KNAV personnel.
However, as the day went on they became
more relaxed and started participating
in questions and answers.
We broke for lunch at the hotel,
which they thoroughly enjoyed as this
“luxury” is not a common occurrence
for them. Meals for these men consist
of a lot of rice and tomato sauce, and
meat. Their MRE’s consist of beans
and franks, crackers, and a can of fruit.
Andy (CSC) and Dickson (KNAV) working on Lamu
from early 20’s to early 40’s and
four sites to complete the punch list items,
which included installing the light systems
and leg caps, along with the camera installation
at Kiunga.
We began in Mombasa at Cannon
Point for the practical climbing portion of
the training. We took two climbers up with
us while the others observed donning the
harness and properly fitting it to each individual.
Once we were
completed at Cannon
Point, the next
movement was to
Kiunga: this is the
furthest North FOB
in Kenya, just south
of the border with
Somalia.
It takes two
days to travel by 4-
wheel drive and is
very slow going.
Due to the road
washouts, you cannot go faster than 15 to
20 miles per hour on average.
Since it takes so long, we had to stay
over in Lamu - the third Masura station.
To get to Lamu we took a speed boat to
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FEATURE STORY: KENYA TRIP (cont.)
KENYA Continued from page 7
get us to our lodging – the house of a local
resident.
The house has a staff of two and is
owned by an Italian family whose son
managed the Lamu tower foundation and
erection for us, and with whom we became
good friends during our previous trips. It
was nice to be able to have a cold shower
and decent bed to sleep in before we began
our camping adventure in Kiunga.
The next morning we all met at
Mkowe port and began our 5-hour drive to
Kiunga. The Somalia border is less than
five kilometers away and poses a serious
security threat with refugees coming
across the border illegally by foot daily.
We set up camp and began rigging the
tower to prepare for the camera installation.
We were in Kiunga for two nights and
departed for Lamu mid day. We had to rent
a cargo boat locally to carry all of our
equipment. We got everything loaded and
shortly into the trip to Lamu, we saw the
rains beginning to build. Within five minutes,
we were in a deluge in an open cargo
boat - what an adventure for sure!
So we huddled under a small covered
area and watched the boat operators get
pelted with hard driving rains, shielding
themselves with plastic sheets with slits
cut out so they could see.
We completed the Lamu site and
moved to Ngomeni, near the city of Malindi,
primarily
an
Italian-influenced
area
due to the San
Marco Space
Agency located
there.
We completed
this site and
moved back to the city of Mombasa.
The training went better than I expected
in light of the volume of information
they had to absorb, but they were up
to the task and during our OJT portion of
the training, KNAV personnel became
more confident, familiar, and, most importantly,
trustworthy of the equipment we
trained them to use.
The safety equipment for our host nations
as well as for me and my team is purchased
from Primus and I have to thank
Shannon O’Connor, Chris Pleibel, and the
entire Primus staff for their dedication
to our industry and their
knowledge of what they are selling
to their customers.
It shows their commitment to the importance
of safety, and to the tower industry
as a whole, and to providing important
information for those who
work at heights.
I look forward to returning
to Kenya in the near
future to extend the capabilities
towards the southern
coast of Kenya, but for
now it is off to Nigeria for
a new sensor installation
in October.
David Fuechsel is a Senior Project
Manager for CSC and customer of
Primus. CSC develops smart, technologyenabled
solutions to solve clients' toughest
challenges, demonstrating a commitment
to excellence and a passion for exceeding
expectations. Fuechsel’s previous contributions
include,“Safety in the Industry”
article featuring the harness and lanyard
safety checklists in the 1Q and 2Q 2011
PrimeConnection newsletters. For more
information about CSC, visit
www.csc.com.
Overlooking Ngomeni Masura Station
Victor climbing safely to the top of Cannon Point
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PRIMUS AND CITCA
TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
Leading tower erectors know that training
is one of the most critical aspects of a
tower safety management program. With
the changes in OSHA that have taken place
in the past 18 months, training has become
a focal point from both compliance and
competency perspectives. Companies not
providing qualified training to their employees
face a number of consequences,
the least of which is an OSHA citation.
Recognizing that quality training is an
ongoing need of their customers, Primus
partnered with CITCA – The Communications
Industry Training and Certification
Academy – to offer basic and advanced
tower safety training programs.
CITCA, with a corporate office in
Champaign, is based on the campus of
Kankakee Community College (KCC) in
Kankakee, IL and has a regional training
facility in Dallas, TX with others in development
in Phoenix, AZ and in the Baltimore,
MD area as well.
“We serve clients all over the United
States,” says Steve Wilder, President and
COO of CITCA. “One of our goals is to
keep our customers’ training costs down,
and regionalizing training facilities has allowed
us to reach this goal.”
Another key benefit to CITCA training
is college accreditation. CITCA students
receive college credits when taking CITCA
classes.
“Most people don’t realize the value of
that accreditation,” Wilder notes. “It does
not matter that the student is or is not going
to use the credits toward a degree. It means
that we have the Illinois Community College
Board constantly monitoring our
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classes for student scores, performance outcomes,
and student evaluations. It requires
us to perform at a much higher level. None
of our competitors have such strict quality
controls; if we lose our accreditation, we
lose our reputation too.”
Paul Carlson, Associate Dean of Business
and Technology at Kankakee Community
College echoed Wilder’s comments:
“The collaboration between CITCA and
KCC has not only put KCC on the map as a
leader in cell tower and wind turbine training,
but it has also been a continuation to
our commitment to sustainable education,”
says Carlson.
“We are very proud of this relationship,
and have used it as a model when
other colleges visit our campus and look at
our program. Being teamed up with a nationally
recognized company like CITCA
has helped our program gain national
recognition as well!”
CITCA has provided classes to Primus
customers across the nation. All CITCA instructors
travel, and bringing the classes to
the customer’s site is another cost savings
opportunity for the client. “It costs a lot
less for us to send two instructors to a customer
site than it costs the customer to send
ten people to us for the same training,”
Wilder points out.
Among the many classes CITCA offers
are Authorized / Qualified Climber,
Tower Rescue and Competent Climber
(climbing courses also have an option for
Train-the-trainer to allow customers to provide
CITCA classes in-house using their
employed instructors on their own schedule),
RF Safety, Site Safety Awareness,
Continued next page
By Steve Wilder
CITCA

Emergency Medical Response, Qualified
Rigger, Line Sweeping, PIM Testing, and
more. In addition to training, CITCA also
offers comprehensive audits of company
safety programs, safety consultation services,
and written safety program development.
CITCA started in 2004 when Wilder,
then a safety consultant in private practice,
did some consulting work for a tower
erection firm. “Evaluating their training
records, it became obvious that they were
spending a lot of money sending employees
a long way for training,” says Wilder.
He learned that there was nothing
qualified in the Midwest that met the industry
needs. “I spoke to my business
partners along with some vertical rescue
instructors I knew from my years teaching
at the University of Illinois Fire Service
Institute,” says Wilder, who is a retired
fire chief with 31 years of fire service experience.
From these discussions, the
classes were developed.
Wilder then made several trips to
Cleveland to meet with OSHA ensuring
the programs were meeting industry standards
and training requirements.
“It took a year, but in the end, we
formed a new company, partnered with the
college, and began providing the programs
that formed the foundation for what we
continue to build today.”
Shortly thereafter, Wilder became involved
with the National Association
of Tower Erectors (NATE)
and was asked to sit on the NATE
Safety and Education Committee,
a seat he has enjoyed for several
years now. “Being involved with
NATE has
been fantastic.
The organization
is
dedicated to
safety, and
shares our
passion for
sending guys
home safe at
the end of
each day. It is a privilege to have the opportunity
to help develop industry safety
programs and practices that are intended
to do just that.”
The Primus / CITCA partnership is a
relationship that has steadily grown as
well. “I appreciate the relationship between
Primus and CITCA and know that
our customers will continue to benefit
from their fall protection training,” says
Michael Johnson, President of Primus.
“Primus has strived for years to provide
Doug Salvatori and Shannon O’Connor
participated and successfully passed
the Certified Tower Climbing Course
earlier this year.
the best possible products
for our customers and I am glad to say that
we are also able to give them the best option
for training as well.”
Primus customers wishing to get more
information on the CITCA training program
should contact Primus at 1-800-435-
1636.
WORTH REPEATING
“Working safely
may get old,
but so do those
who practice it.”
~Author Unknown
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TRAYS AND FITTINGS
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call us at (800) 435-1636
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STAFF NEWSAdam
Cummins is a new member of the
Primus Sales Team as the Business Development
Manager - Northeast. Adam's responsibilities
will be to spearhead Carrier
and Turn Key relations to better position
Primus for the industries procurement
needs. Adam brings with him 7 years of
Wireless experience.
A graduate of Towson University outside of Baltimore,
Maryland, Adam majored in Business Management and Business
Adminstration and was a four year player on the Men's
Division 1, national top 10, Lacrosse Program. Adam earned
two-time All American and First Team All Conference Honors
and Team Captain in his Senior year.
Adam started his wireless career at T-Mobile in Baltimore,
Maryland as a Construction Project Manager responsible for
all new site builds in the Baltimore area. From there, he took a
position with Smartlink, a staffing firm as the Northeast Sales
Representative placing wireless professionals at the wireless
carriers and turn key vendors. Adam enjoyed 6 years with
Smartlink expanding the companies footprint from Pennsylvania
through New England and out to Ohio.
Adam is married to Dana Cummins, a Physical Education
Teacher, and recently had their first son Logan Michael Cummins
on August 6, 2011. The Cummins family resides in Medford
Lakes, New Jersey.
Adam can be reached at (215) 858-7103 or
acummins@primuselectronics.com.
Welcome to the team, Adam!
Primus is pleased to announce the addition
of Gabe Dixon as Business Development
Manager - National Programs.
Before joining Primus, Gabe worked in
the construction industry as the Director
of Business Development focusing on
reaching government and education markets.
Gabe will help grow Primus’ customer base by building
new relationships with potential players and key decisionmakers
in previously untapped markets.
Gabe can be reached at (847) 732-5885 or gabe@primuselectronics.com.
Welcome to the team, Gabe!
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Stay
when the temps
The end of the year is rapidly approaching and bringing with it a drop in temperature. Every year, we must change what we wear to adapt
to the cooler weather. Staying warm and dry are the two most important factors to keep you protected this winter. Trying to decide what
types of clothes you should keep handy for the winter can be a daunng task, but with a few right items, you could be set for the falling
temperatures. Below are a few ps for maintaining a comfortable body temperature while working outside in the winter months:
Good Tips:
1. Begin with a close-fing base layer to your body: This layer should not
be big and bulky since it needs to fit close to keep body heat trapped inside.
A good base layer is Ergodyne’s Core Performance Work Wear products
available at Primus, which feature wicking fabric and venting options.
Avoid items made of cotton, as it will trap moisture and will not keep you
warm.
Perfect Solutions:
part # 6435 part # 6480
pg 74
pg 189
2. Add a middle layer that is breathable and light-weight: A loose-fitting
microfiber or fleece shirt with a hood or collar would be perfect for this
layer. Some clothing items have concealed underarm zippers that allow for
some circulation when things start to heat up. Sometimes it is wise to travel
with two middle layers when dealing with extreme cold conditions.
3. Include a warm outer layer: A successful outer layer will consist of a
jacket and pants that are both windproof and waterproof. Preventing moisture
from coming into contact with the body is the key element of this layer.
Pants should fit tight and not be too baggy and a jacket should reach down
below one’s waistline. Avoid wearing denim, as it is absorbent and can
make you very uncomfortable.
part # 6418 part # 6425
part # 6463 part # 6465
pg 74
pg 189
pg 74
pg 189
4. Gloves, good socks, and warming packets: Gloves and good socks help
keep heat from escaping through the feet and hands. Consider carrying an
extra pair of gloves and socks in the event that you come into contact with
water. Warming packs are a great addition as well since they add instant
heat and stay warm for up to 8 hours.
part # 710
part # 6990
pgs 63 &
75-77
pgs 181,
190-191
5. Addional Accessories: To further protect yourself from colder temperatures,
try adding additional accessories such as head liners and balaclavas
to your wardrobe for the day. Available in different temperature ranges,
both of these products provide extra protection against cold conditions and
are simple to keep clean. Sunglasses and goggles keep your eyes safe from
solar radiation and can provide protection against UV rays.
part # 6952
part # 10033717
part # HL33067
pgs 62-63
pgs 180-181
Primus has everything you need to get the job done and stay warm in
the process. Call us today for all of your product needs or to request a
catalog at (800) 435-1636.
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New Products Now Available with Primus and Bird Technologies Partnership!
ANTENNA TESTERS
Primus is excited to now carry Bird Technologies’
AT-Series Antenna Testers which provide
a fast, cost-effective, illustrated way of determining
the condition of mobile and base station
antennas.
The Antenna Tester is made of durable military grade
materials, making it perfect for use out in the field. The battery
(included) allows for over approximately two hours of
continuous work.
Users are able to test the system in VSWR, Return Loss,
Reflection Coefficient (Rho) and Match Efficiency. This unit
performs tasks such as single frequency readings, frequency
sweep, tuning, and system optimization.
With the field strength antenna installed, the Antenna
Tester is able to certify the output of portable cellular phones
with fixed antennas. When the tester is powered on, several
tests are performed to confirm that there are no operational
issues at hand.
Both models are packaged with a carrying case, auto
cigarette lighter adapter cable, verification kit, and software
compatible with PC’s running on Windows 95 Operating
System or later.
Frequency Frequency Frequency Number
Mfr Part #
Range
(MHz)
Resolution
(KHz)
Accuracy
(KHz)
of
Points
Bird
AT-500 5-520 20 ± 50 100
Technologies AT-800 806-960 30 ± 100 100
WATTMETERS
Primus is excited to now carry Bird Technologies’
General Purpose Wattmeter, which has
become the industry standard.
The portable, insertion-type device is made
to measure both forward and reflected CW
power in coaxial transmission lines under any load circumstance,
and is designed for use with AM, FM, CW, and TV
modulation.
The unit shows direct readings in watts with a detailed
scale for easy reading.
The Wattmeter is housed inside a heavy-duty metal enclosure
to protect it from various environmental challenges.
Extra bumpers on the back and base allow the meter to lie
flat or stand easily. Ease of use and the ability to service this
unit easily have made it famous among Bird’s product line.
Quick Change connectors are available to lessen the need for
different adapters when making important measurements.
Mfr Part #
Power
Range*
Bird
10 mW to
Technologies 43 10 kW
*Depending on Bird ® Plug-in Element
Frequency
Range*
450 kHz -
2.7 GHz
Accuracy
± 5% of
full scale
For more information on either of these new products
or to place an order, call Pat Morgan with Primus at
(800) 435-1636.
14 PrimeConnection | 4 TH QUARTER 2011

Ritron Clean Cab Radio
Available at Primus
The Ritron Clean Cab radio model RCCR is
a dedicated manufacturing effort by one
company with more than 30 years of RF engineering
design and production experience.
The combination of manufacturing
know-how along with in-house mechanical,
RF engineering and software skills, work together
to benefit our railroad customers'
needs.
The RCCR radio is designed with state
of the art RF technology to provide onboard
voice communication for freight and transit
railroad operations. A fresh, clean-sheet design
approach was used to optimize performance
specifically for the railroad environment
instead of adapting an off-the-shelf LMR mobile
radio.
The radio is available in both one- or
two-piece remote head models and is fully
compliant with the January 1, 2013 FCC mandate
for narrow band operation. It supports 25
KHz (wide) and 12.5 KHz (narrow) operation
and can be easily upgraded via a plug-in board
to support digital communication using the
NXDN digital standard at 6.25KHz.
The all-metal enclosure is made from heavy gage, precision-machined
aluminum for maximum durability. A large bright, easy-to-read LED display
allows for a wide viewing angle and ruggedness. Front panel push buttons
are large and flush mounted to ensure correct entry and backlit for low
light operation. Special emphasis has been given to easy access and serviceability
of all internal PCB's and related electronics.
The radio is 100% designed, manufactured, and supported by Ritron's
factory located in Carmel, Indiana. Ritron continues to manufacture specialized
wireless communication equipment for the Railroad Industry since
1977.
For pricing and availability, or to request a copy of our brochure featuring
detailed information and specifications of the Ritron Clean Cab
Radio, call Pat with Primus at (800) 435-1636 or via email at
pmorgan@primuselectronics.com.
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We asked you to let us know in your opinion,
why you think Primus is the Difference in
Wireless Distribuon. By far, Carol Conway,
Inside Sales Representave, stole the show
with customers wring in about her kind
voice to her extensive knowledge and willingness
to go above and beyond for them.
A few words from the woman behind the
infamous, “Good Morning - Primus - Carol
Spea-king” greeng, who started her career
with Primus 30 years ago this past August:
“Good Morning - Primus - Carol Speaking"
Recognize that greeting? It's been around
for 30 years as I celebrate my 30th anniversary
with Primus.
It has been a fantastic 30 years as I have
had a job that gave me the opportunity to work
with all of you. I have learned to know most of
you and feel you are a friend I have never met in
person.
There are times you have made me laugh
and times when you have shared some sad moments. Many of you have told me
of the happy events in your lives and
have given me compliments that indeed
made my day brighter. And, we always
have - and continue to - get the job done,
don't we?!
I only wish I was at the beginning
of that 30 year period and
could look forward to doing it all
over again.
Thank you for all of your kind
words over the years.
I wish you Health, Wealth, and Happiness,
Carol Conway
Your Inside Sales Representative