Andrew Announces 1.2-Meter Ku-Band NewsFlash SNG Antenna.Business Editors, Telecommunications Writers ORLAND PARK, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 6, 2000 In a live newsfeed A collection of discussions or headlines that are published for distribution to the general public. See newsgroup and syndication format. , where speed and performance counts, the NewsFlash(TM) receive/transmit SNG SNG abbr. 1. substitute natural gas 2. synthetic natural gas antenna is ready for action Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on : ANDW) introduced the Ku-Band NewsFlash(TM) 1.2-meter vehicle mountable, variable speed, receive/transmit satellite newsgathering news·gath·er·ing adj. Of, relating to, or involving the research and reportage of news: a worldwide newsgathering operation. news antenna. This high performance, compact antenna is designed for mobile television newsgathering applications and can be mounted onto an SUV, RV, or truck. "Live broadcasts and newsfeeds often need to happen at a moment's notice," said Gene Hammond, Andrew Corporation's Vice President, Earth Station Systems. "The NewsFlash antenna is the technical solution for great news coverage. It's powerful, accurate, and can be positioned easily and speedily to gather and transmit news." The Ku-Band NewsFlash SNG antenna operates in the 10.95-12.75 GHz receive and 13.75-14.5 GHz transmit bands. The antenna's feed system is prime focus offset for extremely high gain, superior efficiency, and closely controlled pattern characteristics. A 12Vdc motorized mo·tor·ize tr.v. mo·tor·ized, mo·tor·iz·ing, mo·tor·iz·es 1. To equip with a motor. 2. To supply with motor-driven vehicles. 3. To provide with automobiles. system provides reliable and precise handling and ease of operation from the truck. The drive controller combines encoders and remote/local controls into either a panel mountable unit for in-vehicle use or a handheld remote antenna control unit. Both control systems have tactile feedback controls for easy system setup and operation. LED displays show the antenna position angles and operating status information. The 1.2-meter Ku-Band NewsFlash antenna has automatic stowing capability, making it easier to pack after a newsfeed is completed. The unit may be stowed with a push of the button on the controller. To reduce the overhead clearance height of the truck and keep windloading to a minimum, the antenna stows at a height of just 18.30 inches. Weighing in at 150lb (68 kg), the NewsFlash antenna is light and portable for ease of transportation and speedy setup and takedown Takedown 1. The price at which underwriters obtain securities to be offered to the public. 2. The portion of securities that each investment banker will distribute in a secondary or initial pubic offering. Notes: 1. . Suitable for broadcast use worldwide, the electrical performance of the 1.2-meter SNG NewsFlash antenna meets or exceeds INTELSAT, EUTELSAT EUTELSAT European Telecommunications Satellite and other global operator requirements; formal INTELSAT type approval has been applied for. For further information, call the Andrew Customer Support Center at 1-800-255-1479 and request packet number 508 (Special Publication SP50285.) This document is available on the Andrew Corporation On-Line Document Center. To access this new service log on to www.andrew.com, and under the subtitle Solution Center choose the On-Line Document Center and then simply send the SP50285 document to yourself or a colleague - by fax or e-mail - using the Quick Send option. Andrew Corporation is a global supplier of communications systems equipment and services. Major markets are wireless communications - which includes cellular, personal communications services See PCS. , and land mobile radio - broadcast, and common carrier. Andrew is an S&P 500 company whose common stock trades on The Nasdaq Stock Market Nasdaq stock market The first electronic stock market listing over 5000 companies. The Nasdaq stock market comprises two separate markets, namely the Nasdaq National Market, which trades large, active securities and the Nasdaq Smallcap Market that trades emerging growth companies. (R) under the symbol: ANDW. For further information on Andrew products and services, including the text of this release, visit our Web site at http//: www.andrew.com |
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