Launching Peer-to-Peer, Cutting-Edge VoIP and Bluetooth Offerings, Uniden Marks 2006 Trends at CES.

LAS VEGAS -- Uniden Announces Peer-to-Peer Offering with Microsoft, Advancements in Bluetooth Technology and Unique Partnerships with Leading VoIP Service Providers

Uniden America Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wireless consumer electronics, showcases cutting-edge innovations in Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) and Bluetooth technology in addition to launching a new category, peer-to-peer technology, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES), January 5-8, 2006, at the Las Vegas Convention Center, booth #12044 in the Central Hall. Uniden today announces an alliance in North America with Microsoft Corp. to deliver a digital cordless phone that serves as a traditional landline phone and takes calling to the next level by also enabling customers to make and receive Internet calls via the upcoming Windows Live(TM) Messenger phone. Uniden also introduces its 2006 cordless phone lineup as well as new scanner and GMRS radio offerings, demonstrating its commitment to providing innovation across all its categories in the consumer electronics industry.

Uniden's alliance with Microsoft allows consumers to experience next-generation telephony and presence technology with the launch of the WIN 1200 (MSRP $99.99). With the WIN 1200, customers will have three calling choices with the solution: Windows Live Messenger free PC-to-PC calling allowing users to place and receive voice calls; MCI Web Calling offering Windows Live Messenger users a low-cost PC-to-phone outbound calling option; and traditional landline phone service. (a)

Uniden advances its key industry partnerships with Vonage and Packet8 to expand its VoIP offerings and launches new products with each of these leading service providers. Uniden introduces the UIP1869V phone system, enabled with Vonage service, as well as the UIP165P phone system, enabled with service from Packet8. These 5.8GHz digital phones are expandable up to 10 handsets and allow consumers to deploy VoIP telephony throughout the home or office.

Uniden enhances its cordless offerings with the ELBT595, a Bluetooth-enabled cordless phone that allows consumers to take advantage of their cellular long-distance minutes with the reliability and convenience of a landline. Additionally, Uniden launches its 2006 traditional cordless phone suite, including a 5.8GHz digital product line offering expandability of up to 10 handsets.

"Uniden's new offerings featuring peer-to-peer technology and VoIP telephony will allow consumers to experience the most advanced capabilities in voice communications," said Rich Tosi, president of Uniden America Corp. "As we enter 2006, Uniden is committed to grow our entire product portfolio, offering new products in the VoIP, cordless, GMR radio and scanner categories, to demonstrate our strong dedication to providing the best in wireless consumer electronics."

Uniden will also showcase its latest designs and technological advances throughout its entire portfolio, to include:

Peer-to-Peer Technology:

--WIN 1200: Capable of making and receiving Windows Live Messenger Voice Chat calls over the Internet, as well as placing phone calls via a traditional landline, consumers can connect the WIN 1200 to a PC capable of running Windows Live Messenger to place phone calls to users all over the world.

Voice Over IP:

--UIP1869V and UIP165P: Configured with service from leading providers Vonage and Packet8, these 5.8GHz digital cordless phone systems, expandable up to 10 handsets, allow consumers to experience the affordability of VoIP throughout the home or office, or use traditional landlines.

Cordless Telephones:

--5.8GHz Digital Expandable: Full-featured 5.8GHz digital line expandable up to 10 handsets as well as Bluetooth-enabled phones wirelessly connecting cellular phones with landlines.

--2.4GHz Digital Expandable: Full-featured 2.4GHz Digital Expandable system with integri.sound(TM) audio clarity and up to four-handset expandability.

GMRS/FRS Radios:

--GMRS Series: Uniden's rugged GMRS series of handheld two-way radios communicate up to a 15-mile range. These innovative radios offer unique features like voice scramble for enhanced privacy as well as Group/Direct Call, allowing members of a radio group to place calls to a specific person within the group.

Scanners:

--Bearcat BCD996T: This mobile digital scanner is GPS-enabled, allowing the product to automatically select nearby radio systems for scanning. The BCD996T also offers APCO 25 digital capability, allowing consumers to monitor the activities and signals of city and government service departments.

--BCT15: This model is GPS-enabled and also offers Uniden's unique BearTracker system, which alerts mobile users to public safety activity in their area. Also features Close Call(R) RF Capture Technology that automatically locks onto nearby signals with no programming necessary.

About Uniden

Uniden America Corporation, the North American subsidiary of Japan-based Uniden Corporation, manufactures and markets wireless consumer electronic products including cordless telephones, business telecommunications systems, networking and data products, Bearcat(R) scanners, FRS/GMRS radios, marine radios and other wireless personal communications products. Based in Fort Worth, Texas, Uniden sells its products through dealers and distributors throughout North, Central and South America.

(a) Fee subject to customers' LAN line service provider charges. This phone can also serve as a landline phone for customers that choose not to use Windows Live Messenger or the VoIP capabilities. PC-to-PC calling requires a broadband connection.