SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Micrel Inc., NASDAQ: MCRL, an industry leader in analog, high bandwidth and Ethernet IC solutions, today announced that it is launching the world's first programmable receiver featuring jam avoidance. The MICRF218, which is part of Micrel's QwikRadio(R) family, is targeted at garage door openers and tire pressure monitoring systems. It is the world's first integrated ASK/OOK receiver with selectable IF bandwidth for 300 to 450 MHz operation. The IC is currently available in volume with pricing starting at $1.71 for 10K quantities.

"The MICRF218 is unique for its ability to "escape" from a jamming source and migrate to an alternate frequency," stated John Lee, director of mixed- signal and RF products, Micrel. "This is a crucial feature due to recent homeland security measures deploying a new mobile radio system.

FPD warns of burglaries

Fortuna Police are reminding residents to double check the locks on their homes and cars after a number of burglaries were reported last week, according to a statement released yesterday.

Suspects gained access through unlocked residences, or used garage door openers from unlocked cars to get into homes. One unlocked car was stolen from the area. The department is asking residents to close and lock windows, doors and cars, and keep garage door openers out of view from outside the car. To report suspicious activity in a neighborhood, call the Fortuna Police Department at 725-7550. .

Bellevue lends Huckabee pulpit

But enough of the Sunday school lesson. I know this is a waste of time, because you will never see anything but what you want to see. Please find me the scripture that says God said to take more than one wife. Not the many scriptures showing man's sinful nature.

Ford banks on parental duties to keep him out of prison

Federal prosecutors said Ford is making the same arguments he made in November when Breen postponed Ford's prison report date for the second time.