HRS Harris Corp.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) has announced that it has received a $169 million contract from the U.S. Army Communications and Electronics Command (CECOM) for Falcon(R) III dual Vehicular Adapter Amplifier systems (VAA). The vehicular system, nomenclatured the AN/VRC-110, includes the NSA-certified AN/PRC-152(C) handheld radio. "This contract award reaffirms the success of the Falcon III product family and Harris' ongoing partnership with the U.S. Army. The AN/VRC-110 ensures that our Army customers have the SINCGARS 50 Watt vehicular radio functionality that they rely on for long-range communications, and the portability of a handheld that is lighter and easier to carry in tactical, quick-dismount scenarios," said Dana Mehnert, president, Harris RF Communications Division. "In addition, the AN/PRC-152-based systems can easily be upgraded to provide additional capabilities in the future utilizing the JTRS Software Communications Architecture (SCA) and the Harris Sierra(TM) II programmable encryption module which will facilitate the Army's transition to JTRS." The AN/VRC-110 is a fully integrated, high-performance multiband vehicular radio system that includes the AN/PRC-152 SCA-based handheld, a power amplifier, and an integrated handheld battery charger. The system provides 50-watt output in the VHF (30 - 90 MHz) band -- the typical configuration for SINCGARS units in use today -- to provide the reliability to close long-range communication links required on the battlefield. In order to facilitate integration with the customer's existing mobile platforms, Harris designed the AN/VRC-110 radio systems to be compatible with the Army's existing vehicular mounts and cables. In addition, the AN/VRC-110 provides two antenna ports with automatic switching for true multi-mission capability, as well as built-in collocation filtering for dual installations. Operators need only to select the required net on the radio to switch between ground communications and ground-to-air or SATCOM communications. The first antenna port provides 50-watt output from 30 to 90 MHz, while the second antenna port provides VHF high band and UHF operation. The AN/PRC-152 Handheld -- the basis for the AN/VRC-110 -- provides SINCGARS, Havequick II, VHF/UHF AM & FM, and MIL-STD-188-181B UHF SATCOM, which includes ANDVT voice and up to 56 kbps data. It also uses the Harris Sierra II software-programmable encryption module to ensure support of future waveforms. Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. With headquarters in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual sales of over $3 billion and more than 13,000 employees -- including 5,500 engineers and scientists -- dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services. The company's operating divisions serve markets for government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and microwave communications. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/ . Forward-Looking Statement This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statements may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications Division, +1-585-241-8186, or , or Brent Dietz, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-724-3554, or , both of Harris Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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