Andrew Introduces 3.9 M Transportable Earth Station Antenna for Military, Commercial Broadcast Use.WESTCHESTER, Ill. -- Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation is an American multinational producer of communications devices. Andrew is a global designer, manufacturer, and supplier of communications equipment, services, and systems. , a global leader in communications systems In telecommunication, a communications system is a collection of individual communications networks, transmission systems, relay stations, tributary stations, and data terminal equipment (DTE) usually capable of interconnection and interoperation to form an integrated whole. and products, has introduced a new transportable earth station antenna for military and commercial broadcast use that will operate on virtually any geostationary Aligned with the earth. Refers to satellites (GEOs) that travel at the same rotational speed as the earth (they are geosynchronous) and are always the same distance from the earth. See GEO. satellite system. The Andrew 3.9 Meter Trifold(TM) Transportable Earth Station Antenna is the most versatile antenna of its kind, with quad-band operation and auto acquisition control systems that make it capable of C, Ku, Ka, and X-Band applications in support of users such as military units, news operations, and disaster relief agencies. "The new Andrew 3.9 meter transportable antennas are rugged and designed for quick deployment in the toughest of conditions," said Jude Panetta, group president, Satellite Communications, Andrew Corporation. "Its versatility, superior capabilities, and low cost make it one of the best values available to customers today." The new antennas are the latest in a proven line of Andrew transportable antennas that have a track record of more than 200 systems sold, delivered, and in operation around the world. Andrew will showcase its various satellite communications offerings February 7-9 at SATELLITE 2006 in Washington D.C. "Globecomm Systems has been a major customer for the new Andrew 3.9 M Trifold, which we've deployed on behalf of a global multilateral mul·ti·lat·er·al adj. 1. Having many sides. 2. Involving more than two nations or parties: multilateral trade agreements. program," said Dave Hershberg, chairman and chief executive officer, Globecomm Systems Inc. (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 :GCOM GCOM General Council on Ministries (United Methodist Church) GCOM Graphic Communications (course) GCOM Global Change Observation Mission ) "We've found that these antennas are very dependable and easy to deploy and redeploy re·de·ploy tr.v. re·de·ployed, re·de·ploy·ing, re·de·ploys 1. To move (military forces) from one combat zone to another. 2. . The radio frequency performance is exceptional." Andrew's Satellite Communications Group provides a complete line of antennas from 43 centimeters to 9.4 meters for all enterprise, government, and consumer satellite communication applications. Andrew-designed and -built products--which cover C, Ku, K, X, and the emerging Ka band--include type approved earth station antenna hubs and gateways for broadband broadband Term describing the radiation from a source that produces a broad, continuous spectrum of frequencies (contrasted with a laser, which produces a single frequency or very narrow range of frequencies). and broadcast, VSAT (Very Small Aperture satellite Terminal) A small earth station for satellite transmission that handles up to 56 Kbits/sec of digital transmission. VSATs that handle the T1 data rate (up to 1.544 Mbits/sec) are called "TSATs. broadband antennas for consumer and enterprise customers, DBS (Direct Broadcast Satellite) A one-way TV broadcast service from a communications satellite to a small round or oval dish antenna no larger than 20" in diameter. antennas for home satellite broadcast systems, and complete installation and testing services. About Andrew Corporation Andrew Corporation (NASDAQ:ANDW) designs, manufactures, and delivers innovative and essential equipment and solutions for the global communications infrastructure market. The company serves operators and equipment manufacturers from facilities in 35 countries. Andrew (www.andrew.com), headquartered in Westchester, IL, is an S&P 500 company founded in 1937. Andrew 3.9M Trifold is a trademark of Andrew Corporation. Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements in this news release are forward looking statements and we caution our stockholders and others that these statements involve certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that may cause actual results to differ from expected results include fluctuations in commodity costs, the company's ability to integrate acquisitions and to realize the anticipated synergies and cost savings, the effects of competitive products and pricing, economic and political conditions that may impact customers' ability to fund purchases of our products and services, the company's ability to achieve the cost savings anticipated from cost reduction programs, fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, the timing of cash payments and receipts, end use demands for wireless communication services, the loss of one or more significant customers, and other business factors. Investors should also review other risks and uncertainties discussed in company documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. |
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