DEL MAR, Calif., Sept. 30, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers, Founder of Homeland Security Technology, Inc. (Pink Sheets:HSTJ) announced today that the company has received reselling authorization from a leading Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) Distributor to offer Personal Digital Assistants (PDA) from Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) with GPS capabilities. The leading product is the Garmin iQue 3600 downloaded with complete detailed street maps for major cities in the Republic of Iraq. Detailed maps are included for the following Iraqi cities: Al Amarah, Al Kut, As Sulaymaniya, Baghdad, Basra, Diwaniyah, Irbil, Karbala, Kirkut, Mosul, Najaf and Tikrit.
"The Garmin iQue 3600 is a solution for an immediate need for personnel working in Iraq. Survival and mission accomplishment is dependent upon maintaining situational awareness. This technology is readily available and can be quickly fielded. It's ability to display Military Grid Reference System, in addition to Lat Long coordinates, enhances the users ability to provide locations to supporting elements in an emergency. We are looking to develop similar technology for military applications," commented Colonel Powers.
HST, Inc. will also be offering additional GPS items popular with U.S. Armed Forces, Law Enforcement Agencies and Homeland Security entities including: Garmin E-trex Legend, Garmin E-trex Vista and the Garmin Map Source World Map Software Program.
ABOUT THE GARMIN LTD iQue PDA/GPS
The iQue 3600(r) is the first PDA to include integrated GPS technology. With the power of Palm OS(r) 5.2.1 and the dependability of Garmin(r) GPS technology, this "Super PDA" redefines multi-tasking. Our integrated software not only allows you to look up appointments or contacts, but also locates and routes you to them with voice-guidance commands!
What is GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
About Garmin Ltd.
Through its operating subsidiaries, Garmin Ltd. (Nasdaq:GRMN) designs and manufactures navigation, communication and information electronics. Garmin is a leader in the general aviation and consumer GPS markets and its products serve aviation, marine, outdoor recreation, automotive, wireless and OEM applications. Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in the Cayman Islands, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit the Investor Relations site of Garmin Ltd. at http://www.garmin.com
ABOUT HOMELAND SECURITY TECHNOLOGY, INC. (HST, Inc.)
HST, Inc. is a developmental stage company based in north county San Diego, trading under the ticker symbol HSTJ. HST's mission is to develop and commercialize technology focused on providing increased security for both civilian and military personnel throughout the world. Under the leadership of Colonel Jeffrey A. Powers USMC (Ret), HST seeks to assemble a portfolio of technology and services through alliances with established defense-related companies and through internal development that can be brought to market in a cost-efficient and timely manner. HSTI recently entered into an alliance with Recon Mountaineer, LLC, (an Oceanside, Ca.-based designer and manufacturer of military combat gear for the United States Armed Forces) and Homeland Preparedness, LLC, a leading manufacturer and distributor of disaster and survival kits.
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