AM Communications, Inc. Announces Transponder for ADC ISX Node.

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QUAKERTOWN, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 3, 2001

AM Communications, Inc. (OTC:AMCM) announced today the availability of its Model 9186 transponder for ADC ISX optical nodes.

The 9186 is based on AM's unique FlexStat(TM) technology core. The FlexStat core allows AM to configure transponders such as the 9186 according to the customer's price and feature requirements. Transponders equipped with FlexStat III technology feature wide-range frequency agility and upgradeability to forthcoming HMS monitoring standards.

The 9186 is designed specifically for the ADC ISX series of optical nodes. The unit measures and monitors critical station parameters such as forward and return RF levels, DC power supply voltage, AC voltage on each port, optical power levels, transmitter laser bias, and cover tamper. In addition, the transponder displays station inventory information from the EEPROM in each ISX module.

The 9186 transponder also allows control of various ISX switches, including return switches, optical transmitter on/off, reference tone generator on/off, and redundancy switching.

Joe Rocci, VP and GM of AM's Broadband Products Division commented: "The new 9186 transponder is the latest in a series of new monitoring devices and interfaces developed by AM Communications. Our portfolio of broadband HFC monitoring solutions now includes well over 200 types and brands of network equipment. The 9186 transponder is part of a broad family of monitoring solutions we provide for ADC equipment."

AM Communications, Inc. located in Quakertown, Pennsylvania is the broadband industry's leading provider of open systems for outside plant, headend and hub network management solutions. AM's solutions provide operators with greater control over their network's performance levels and reliability, giving them a competitive edge in today's deregulated communications environment.

Through partnerships, AM Communications has emerged as a true open systems company capable of supporting multi-vendor networks through cooperative engineering. Registered under ISO-9001, AM's 25+ years of quality, dependability, and service are key to designing, building, and implementing network integrity solutions for the broadband network. Visit us at www.amcomm.com.

This news release contains forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the Company's financial performance and results of operations. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in such forward-looking statements due to various factors, including: competitive factors, technological developments, customer acceptance of the Company's products and services, general economic conditions, and market demand. Further information regarding these and other risks of the Company and its business can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) including the Company's Reports on Forms 10-KSB and Forms 10-QSB. These documents are available at the SEC website: www.sec.gov.

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