Dramatic expansion in weather radar capabilities offered by Baron Services' full line of weather radar and display enhancement products.

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 13, 1995--Baron Services, Inc. proudly announces the Baron HDD95 high definition Doppler radar as the latest edition to their full line of industry leading real-time, local weather products. As the technology innovator, Baron Services continues to provide broadcasters with solutions that fill the market void in real-time, local-local weather capabilities. The Baron HDD95 is no exception. The Baron radar, processor, and superior display capabilities combine to create a powerful package that challenges the sophistication of NEXRAD.

Baron HDD95 sets a new standard for weather radar

Responding to market demand, Baron Services' new HDD95 offers a wide selection of standard features and options. The radar is delivered standard with an 8 foot dish, 250KW of power, 16 VIP levels of intensities, 15 levels of velocities and display resolution two times or greater than other systems. Integrated into the well known Baron Services FasTrac(TM) storm tracker, the HDD95 offers superior display options. FasTrac's standard features offer 8-bit or 24-bit full color graphics; a patent pending liquid database that provides unlimited views; topotexturing; the ability to zoom and pan, Baron's exclusive FastLapse(TM) time-lapsing capability; and sequencing. Expansion modules for display capabilities are easily obtainable as well as a variety of radar dish sizes and product levels. Baron Services prides itself on offering customers a wide selection of choices and will continue to offer display upgrades with the Baron HDD95 Doppler processor to Enterprise Electronics Corporation (EEC) and Collins radar. "With the addition of the HDD95 to our product line, we feel that Baron Services is now offering the broadcasters a new choice in radar. We remain committed to providing our customers with the widest selection of products to meet each station's individual needs," said Bob Baron, president of Baron Services.

Baron Doppler improving weather reporting

Baron Services has once again provided solutions to industry problems that meet the needs of customers. Steve McCauley the Chief Meteorologist at KAMR-TV in Amarillo, Texas was very pleased with his new system, the FasTrac 24 with Baron City Streets(TM) and Quantum Topography(TM) data. "We tracked 34 tornadoes in a 3-day period. The FasTrac storm tracker working in conjunction with our Collins radar enabled us to surpass our competition graphically and technically. We led the market in real-time local weather reporting" said McCauley. Baron Services offers the market one-stop-shopping for all broadcast weather needs. The company provides one source for sales service and technical support literally 24 hours a day. "I was equally impressed with both the service and the support we received from Baron Services. They delivered their products on time and as promised. We installed a Baron Doppler and a FasTrac 24 into KETV-TV and are tremendously pleased," said Ken Elkins, vice president of broadcast operations, Pulitzer Broadcasting.

Full service weather provider from one source

Baron Services continues to offer a range of radar and upgrade options that fit every station's budget. The company is focused on providing the best local weather radar and display products on the market. Baron Services' products are all fully compatible and offer easy expansion as a television station's needs change. The company provides one contract for the service, support, and installation of a complete suite of real-time, local weather product. See the new Baron Doppler and all Baron products this September in booth 1701 at World Media Expo.

Company Background

Baron Services, Inc. serves broadcasters, major industry, public utilities, and emergency management agencies as a full service provider of innovative real-time, localized news and weather forecasting products. Baron Services operates out of Huntsville, Alabama with auxiliary offices in Oklahoma, Texas, North Carolina, and in conjunction with RadTec, Inc. our radar division in Colorado. As an aggressive innovator of new technologies, Baron Services offers a complete suite of weather monitoring and display systems that continue to lead the market. Radar, display enhancement, storm tracking, instant map creation, topography, and city street mapping are just a few of the remarkable product features offered. Patented video over cellular transmission, remote weather sensors and instant alert systems round out the product suite offered by Baron Services.

CONTACT: Baron Services, Inc., Huntsville

Kim Katholi, 205/881-8811