Turner Entertainment Networks Selects Radyne HDTV Technology

Turner Entertainment Networks Selects Radyne HDTV Technology



PHOENIX, Sept. 17  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radyne ComStream (Nasdaq: RADN;
Warrants: RADNW) today announced that Turner Entertainment Networks selected
its newest HDTV encoder technology to bring NBA basketball to millions of
viewers.  Turner has ordered Radyne's HE4000 video encoder with a built-in
satellite modulator to provide simultaneous High Definition (HD) and Standard
Definition (SD) video compression and transmission capability for its digital
sports broadcasts.

"Their selection of the HE4000 as the basis of expanding their live HDTV
coverage reflects Radyne's commitment to create advanced solutions as the
market continues to grow," said Brian Duggan, COO.

The HE4000, combines, in one unit, simultaneous HD and SD video encoding along
with the world's first DVB S2 internal modulator.  The HE4000 also has a
built-in monitor on the front panel reducing the need for an additional
receiver and monitor.  This integration of features provides excellent HD and
SD picture quality with tremendous bandwidth savings.

The HE4000 can be configured for ultra high-quality HD encoding, using Radyne
ComStream's PurePEG HD Technology which features an innovative combination of
video pre-processing and two-pass encoding for the highest picture quality. 
PurePEG HD Technology provides for improved picture quality, especially at
lower HD bit rates.  This will allow Turner Entertainment Networks to provide
excellent HD and SD picture quality while using revolutionary DVB S2 modulation
for tremendous bandwidth savings.

About Radyne ComStream

Radyne ComStream designs, manufactures, sells, integrates and installs
products, systems and software used for the transmission and reception of data
and video over satellite, microwave and cable communication networks.  The
Company, through the Tiernan subsidiary, is a supplier of HDTV and SDTV
encoding and transmission equipment.  The Armer subsidiary provides innovative
solutions for the integration and installation of turnkey communications
systems.  Radyne ComStream is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has
manufacturing facilities in Phoenix and San Diego, and sales offices in
Singapore, Beijing, Jakarta and London.  The Company also has sales and/or
service centers in Sao Paulo, Bangalore, Shanghai and Moscow.  For more
information visit our web site at http://www.radn.com/.

Contact: Malcolm Persen, Chief Financial Officer, 602.437.9620. 

DATASOURCE: Radyne ComStream



CONTACT:  Malcolm Persen, Chief Financial Officer of Radyne ComStream,

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Web site:  http://www.radn.com/ 

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