VANCOUVER, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ - Norsat International Inc.
("Norsat") (TSX: NII and NYSE MKT: NSAT), a provider of unique and customized communication solutions for remote and
challenging applications, today announced that the Company offers the largest portfolio of O3b microwave Block Upconverters
(BUCs) and Low-Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) for O3b Network ground terminals, giving customers a single source for all of
their O3b microwave component needs.
The latest additions to this product line include the 7020STC 20W dual-band Ka BUC and the 7040STC 40W switchable BUC. The
7020STC and 7040STC provide 20 and 40 watts of saturated output power, are extremely reliable and durable, and come with a
class-leading 2-year warranty, delivering Norsat's standard high quality high value product.
These products join a comprehensive line of already launched products including the 7005STC 5W and 7010STC 10W BUCs and the
9000HX single and dual-band LNBs. Norsat's microwave components have been custom designed for reliability and performance As well,
having the flexibility of a dual-band product reduces logistics, maintenance and inventory costs for users.
"Norsat has been working with O3b since 2012 and is pleased to be a certified O3b partner for both BUCs and LNBs," stated Dr.
Amiee Chan, President and CEO. "Norsat's proven products for O3b Networks can be customized to meet
the specific requirements of the customer whether it is a maritime, government or other remote and challenging
application."
Inventory of all of these items is available now. For more information on these latest BUC and our O3b LNB products go to
http://www.norsat.com/solutions/microwave-products/o3b-products/
Norsat will be exhibiting at CommunicAsia, Asia's largest international communications and
information technology event, held at the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore from May 31 to June 2nd. Norsat will be
exhibiting at booth 1Q3-08, showcasing its broad range of microwave components including its O3b BUCs and Norsat's portable
satellite terminals which are used by militaries, broadcasters and corporations around the world.
About Norsat International Inc.
Founded in 1977, Norsat International Inc. is a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the
transmission of data, audio and video for remote and challenging applications. Norsat's products and services include leading-edge
product design and development, production, distribution and infield support and service of fly-away satellite terminals, microwave
components, antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) conditioning products, maritime based satellite terminals and remote network
connectivity solutions. More information is available at www.norsat.com, via email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.
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Consequently, all forward-looking statements made in this news release are qualified by this cautionary statement and there can be
no assurance that actual results or anticipated developments will be realized. For the reasons set forth above, investors should
not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this news
release and Norsat assumes no obligation to update or revise them to reflect new events or circumstances, other than as required by
law.
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