Harris Corporation Announces Breakthrough Multiband Software-Defined Radio for Federal, State and Local Public Safety
July 31 2008 - 7:00AM
PR Newswire (US)
New Unity XG-100 Provides Direct Interoperability Across Multiple
Frequency Bands ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --
Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, today announced the introduction of
Unity(TM), a family of multiband software-defined radios that will
allow federal, state and local public safety agencies to
communicate more effectively using a single radio. The first
product is the Unity XG-100, a multiband portable land mobile
radio. The Unity XG-100 provides secure interoperable
communications over public safety frequency bands from 136 to 870
MHz. This will enable emergency personnel to communicate directly
without having to carry multiple radios or route transmissions
through ad-hoc network bridges. The new radio will be fully
compliant with the APCO Project 25 technical standard in both
conventional and trunking modes and is approximately the same size
as currently fielded single-banded radios. Harris will be showing
the Unity XG-100 for the first time next week at the 74th annual
APCO Trade Show and Exposition in Kansas City. "The Unity XG-100 is
an advanced multiband radio that will provide public safety
personnel with direct communications interoperability whenever and
wherever necessary," said Dana Mehnert, president, Harris RF
Communications. "As a result, federal, state and local first
responders will be able to unify their efforts and provide a
better, more coordinated response to emergencies. "The Unity XG-100
is based on our heritage as the leading provider of
high-performance software-defined tactical radios for military use.
Harris first introduced multiband radios to the U.S. Department of
Defense more than a decade ago. We have gained a superior
understanding of this field over that time and are now on our third
generation of radios. Harris intends to use this expertise to
create products that address the increasingly complex communication
needs of government and public safety personnel." Harris entered
the growing public safety/homeland security market in February with
the RF-1033M, the first multiband radio targeting the needs of
federal first responders. The Unity XG-100 expands on the
capabilities of the RF-1033M and extends the frequency range to
cover the 700/800 MHz bands. The multiband capability of the radio
will allow public safety agencies to phase-in their transitions to
new networks, including the newly available 700 MHz frequency band.
The Unity XG-100 is also easily upgradeable via software updates to
support evolving P25 standards, future capabilities and changing
mission requirements. The Unity XG-100 will start field trials near
the end of this year, with products expected to begin shipping in
2009. Improving communications interoperability remains a critical
priority for public safety and government agencies across the
country, and represents a major focus for Congress, the National
Governor's Association, the U.S. Conference of Mayors and other
public policy makers. Expanding into adjacent markets is one of
Harris Corporation's core strategies. The company continues to
invest in new product development and apply its extensive
experience with defense, government, broadcast and other customers
throughout the world to broaden its market opportunities. About
Harris Corporation Harris RF Communications Division is the 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. Headquartered in Melbourne,
Florida, the company has annual revenue of almost $5 billion and
16,000 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured
communications(TM) products, systems, and services. 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. 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, , +1-585-241-8186, or Jim Burke, Corporate
Headquarters, , +1-321-727-9131, both of Harris Corporation Web
site: http://www.harris.com/
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