Radyne ComStream Awarded Contract for Alabama Public HDTV Network

Radyne ComStream Awarded Contract for Alabama Public HDTV Network



PHOENIX, Aug. 26  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Radyne ComStream (Nasdaq: RADN;
Warrants: RADNW) today announced that it's Armer Division has been selected by
Alabama Public TV to provide and install a digital satellite distribution
system for state-wide satellite transmission of HDTV and SDTV PBS programming.
The order is valued at approximately $1 million.  The network combines
technology and products from Radyne's Tiernan Video subsidiary and Radyne's
Satellite and Microwave operation.  Radyne's Tiernan Video subsidiary will
provide SDTV encoders and both HDTV and SDTV decoders.  Video signals will be
distributed via satellite using Radyne's satellite modulators and converters.

"This order is representative of the increasing demand for HDTV digital
broadcast equipment that Radyne is fulfilling," said Brian Duggan, Radyne
ComStream's COO.  "In addition, this important project highlights Radyne's
growing ability to provide end-to-end systems using our diverse line of
products."

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,

[phone]



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

Copyright