MELVILLE, N.Y., April 24, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech EF Data Corp., has received a $1.1 million satellite communications equipment order from Satcom Resources. The equipment will support the build-out of a new cellular backhaul network in Asia.
The order includes the CDM-QxL Satellite Modem with DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier and the Quad E1 interface. Carrier-in-Carrier(R) is based on Applied Signal Technology's DoubleTalk(R) bandwidth compression technology. DoubleTalk uses "Adaptive Cancellation," a patented technology that allows the transmit and receive carriers of a full-duplex satellite link to be transmitted in the same transponder space. The Quad E1 interface aggregates up to four synchronous full or fractional E1s into a single carrier.
"DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier has a proven track record of saving transponder bandwidth and/or transponder power," said Fred Pope, president of Satcom Resources. "We selected Comtech's solution for this cellular operator based on its ability to provide unprecedented operating expense savings."
Comtech EF Data's satellite communication products are installed around the globe. The advanced technologies facilitate bandwidth efficiencies and link optimization for commercial and government customers.
"The combination of DoubleTalk Carrier-in-Carrier and the Quad E1 interface will enable this operator to realize unparalleled operating and capital expenditure savings," said Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp.
Satcom Resources, based in Avon, Colorado, is a global supplier of satellite communications equipment and satellite-based communication network solutions. Focusing on network design, order consolidation and system integration, the Company differentiates itself with commitment to customers, suppliers, team members and excellence. For more information, please visit www.satcomresources.com.
Comtech EF Data Corp. manufactures a broad spectrum of satellite communications products, including Satellite Modems, Bandwidth & Capacity Management, TCP/IP Performance Enhancement Proxies, Encapsulators, Receivers, Converters, Amplifiers, Transceivers and Terminals. All products meet or exceed the standards published by worldwide and regional satellite networks. Please visit www.comtechefdata.com for more information.
Comtech Telecommunications Corp. designs, develops, produces and markets innovative products, systems and services for advanced communications solutions. The Company believes many of its solutions play a vital role in providing or enhancing communication capabilities when terrestrial communications infrastructure is unavailable or ineffective. The Company conducts business through three complementary segments: telecommunications transmission, mobile data communications and RF microwave amplifiers. The Company sells products to a diverse customer base in the global commercial and government communications markets. The Company believes it is a market leader in the market segments that it serves.
Certain information in this press release contains statements that are forward-looking in nature and involve certain significant risks and uncertainties. Actual results could differ materially from such forward-looking information. The Company's Securities and Exchange Commission filings identify many such risks and uncertainties. Any forward-looking information in this press release is qualified in its entirety by the risks and uncertainties described in such Securities and Exchange Commission filings.
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