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Acrodyne awarded $1.6 million contract.


BLUE BELL, Pa.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 5, 1996--Acrodyne Communications, Inc. has been awarded a contract for the manufacture, delivery, and installation of two Acrodyne AU 60kW UHF (Ultra High Frequency) The range of electromagnetic frequencies from 300 MHz to 3 GHz. In the U.S., analog television has used UHF channels 52 to 69 in the 700 MHz band.  Television Transmitters for use in the statewide Wisconsin Educational Communications ("Wisconsin" ) public television system. These transmitters are to be equipped with Acrodyne's exclusive Diacrode tube technology. At power ratings of 60kW in common amplification, 80kW in visual service, the Diacrode is capable of producing more power than any other single UHF amplifier device. The advantages of this tetrode-type technology for UHF transmitters up to 240kW power output are lower initial costs (due to lower tube counts), exceptionally high efficiency, lower cost of transmitter operation, and high reliability.

The contract with Wisconsin includes two Dual Diacrode-equipped transmitters for 60kW power output. One transmitter is to be installed at WHWC-TV, Channel 28 in Menomonie and the other at WLEF-TV serving Park Falls on Channel 36.

Bob Mancuso, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board.  of Acrodyne Communications, Inc., commented, "The contract with the Wisconsin Educational Communications public television system, expected to ship in the first half of 1997 brings the installed base of our Diacrode product line to eight high power (60k watts or higher) transmitters worldwide."

The Company notes that the above contains forward-looking statements forward-looking statement

A projected financial statement based on management expectations. A forward-looking statement involves risks with regard to the accuracy of assumptions underlying the projections.
 regarding future events or the future financial performance of the Company. Actual results or events may differ materially. Please refer to the Company's last filed Form 10K and/or 10Q with the Securities and Exchange Commission for important factors that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those contained in these forward-looking statements.

Acrodyne Industries, Inc., the operating subsidiary An operating subsidiary is a business term frequently used within the United States railroad industry. In the case of a railroad, it refers to a company that is a subsidiary but operates with its own identity and rolling stock.  of Acrodyne Communications, Inc., is an established and respected manufacturer of television broadcast equipment. In business over 25 years, the Years, The

the seven decades of Eleanor Pargiter’s life. [Br. Lit.: Benét, 1109]

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 Company has developed the leading position as a technologically advanced, high quality low cost producer of transmitters and translators This is primarily a list of notable Western translators. Please feel free to add translators from other languages, cultures and areas of specialization. Large sublists have been split off to separate articles.  used by television stations to broadcast and retransmit Verb 1. retransmit - transmit again
channel, transmit, carry, impart, conduct, convey - transmit or serve as the medium for transmission; "Sound carries well over water"; "The airwaves carry the sound"; "Many metals conduct heat"
 over-the-air signals.

CONTACT: Acrodyne Communications, Inc.

A. Robert Mancuso, Chairman

215/542-7000

http://www.acrodyne.com

or

Wolfe Axelrod Associates

Stephen D. Axelrod, CFA (Computer Fraud and Abuse Act of 1986) Signed into law in 1986, the CFA was a significant step forward in criminalizing unauthorized access to computer systems and networks. The Act applies to "federal interest computers" that include any system used by the U.S.  

Mona J. Walsh

Susan T. Bolen (Media)

212/370-4500

e-mail: 76015.440@compuserve.com
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