MELVILLE, N.Y., Feb. 9, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (Nasdaq:CMTL) announced today that its New York-based subsidiary, Comtech PST Corp., has received a $2.8 million contract for broadband, solid state, high-power RF microwave amplifier systems from an international OEM.
The amplifier systems, which include the latest solid state switching and transistor technology, and provide for very broad frequency coverage, will be utilized as part of communications jamming systems supplied to several international end users.
In commenting on this contract award, Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., said, "Our technology leadership position, specifically in communications jamming technology, in the high-power, broadband amplifier area has enabled us to participate in various major electronic warfare application programs in both the domestic and international markets. This contract is another validation of the performance and reliability of this state-of-the-art product line."
Comtech PST Corp. (www.comtechpst.com) is a leading independent supplier of high-power, high-performance, broadband RF microwave amplifiers for use in a broad spectrum of applications including defense, medical, instrumentation, and satellite communications systems.
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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