June 3, 2014-- Comtech Telecommunications Corp. (NASDAQ:CMTL) announced
today that, in April 2014, its Tempe, Arizona-based subsidiary, Comtech
EF Data Corp., was awarded a $1.0 million order for infrastructure
equipment. A Mobile Network Operator (MNO) in Africa will utilize the
equipment to support a satellite mobile backhaul network. The order
specified the combination of the new CDM-625A
Advanced Satellite Modem and indoor frequency converters.
The latest entrant to the award-winning family of satellite modems, the
CDM-625A builds on Comtech EF Data’s legacy of high-performance and
unrivaled spectral efficiency. The CDM-625A platform provides the same
multi-dimensional optimization and advanced functionality as the
company’s flagship CDM-625 Advanced Satellite Modem. It supports VersaFEC®
and Low Density Parity Check forward error correction, DoubleTalk®
Carrier-in-Carrier® bandwidth compression and the IP
Packet Processor with advanced QoS and compression. Additionally, the
CDM-625A takes spectral efficiency to the next level by offering more
filter rolloffs, including 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 25% and 35%. The
additional rolloffs will further reduce the required satellite
bandwidth, thereby reducing operating expenses associated with satellite
communications.
Several indoor frequency converter models were ordered, including, the
UT Series Up Converters, the DT Series Down Converters and the MBT-5000
Up/Down Converter System. The Up and Down Converters are the
ultimate in high-performance and cost-effective C-, X-, Ku- and L-Band
frequency conversion. The converters can be used for SCPC, DAMA and
TDMA. The MBT-5000 provides frequency conversion between L-Band IF and
C-/X-/Ku-Band RF frequencies. Featuring a drop down front panel
providing access to two hot swappable modules, the system offers a mix
of conversion functionality or 1:1 redundant system operation.
“There are more MNOs relying on Comtech EF Data equipment to power their
satellite-based infrastructure than any other provider,” commented Fred
Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech
Telecommunications Corp. “Our award-winning and patented technologies
provide unrivaled spectral efficiencies and optimization to enable
operators to fully leverage satellite capacity.”
Comtech EF Data Corp. is the recognized global leader in satellite
bandwidth efficiency and link optimization. The advanced communication
solutions encompass the Advanced VSAT Solutions, Modems, RAN & WAN
Optimization, Network & Bandwidth Management and RF products. The
Company is recognized as a technology innovator, and has a reputation
for exceptional product quality and reliability. The solutions enable
commercial and government users to reduce OPEX/CAPEX and to increase
throughput for fixed and mobile/transportable satellite-based
applications. For more information, visit www.comtechefdata.com.
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, inefficient or too
expensive. The Company conducts business through three complementary
segments: telecommunications transmission, RF microwave amplifiers and
mobile data communications. 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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