HRS Harris Corp.

ROCHESTER, N.Y., Feb. 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has been awarded a contract valued at nearly $20 million to supply its Falcon(R) II tactical communications equipment to a new customer in Africa as part of a major communications standardization program. Harris is scheduled to begin delivering the equipment later this year. Harris will supply its RF-5800M multiband radios, the RF-5800V very high frequency (VHF) radios, and Falcon II high frequency (HF) radios, in an array of manpack, vehicular and base-station configurations. In addition, Harris will supply its RF-6010 Tactical Access Network Hub, providing African armed forces with easy-to-use access to other voice and data communications networks and systems. "Africa's communications standardization program has been underway since 2006, and we are pleased to be playing such a significant role in this program," said Ed Lockwood, vice president of International Sales at Harris RF Communications. "This state-of-the-art equipment will empower African armed forces with the advanced communications abilities needed for use with various U.N.-sponsored peacekeeping roles." About the Falcon(R) Family of Secure Tactical Radios The Falcon II RF-5800M, a programmable manpack radio, allows the peacekeeper to transmit across both the VHF and UHF spectrums, using frequencies from 30 to 512 MHz. The Falcon II RF-5800V is an advanced VHF radio that comes in both manpack and handheld configurations and covers the 30 to 108 MHz frequency spectrum. The Falcon II HF radio is a secure digital voice and data communications system. The radio features data rates up to 9600 bps, Automatic Link Establishment (ALE), digital frequency-hopping and Mixed Excitation Linear Prediction (MELP) digital voice. The Falcon II RF-6010 Tactical Network Access Hub allows users of various types of Falcon II radios to gain access to other voice and data communication networks and systems. About Harris Corporation 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 Corporation is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of about $4 billion and more than 14,000 employees -- including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services for global markets, including government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and wireless transmission network solutions. 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 statement 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 Corporation Web site: http://www.harris.com/

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