Bulgarian Telecommunications Company Overhauls Broadcasting Network with Harris Corporation TV and Radio Transmitters
October 14 2008 - 9:33AM
PR Newswire (US)
WINNERSH, England, Oct. 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Harris
Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and
information technology company, has been awarded a contract to
deliver nine Atlas(TM) series high-power TV transmitters and four
Platinum(TM) Z10 FM radio transmitters to the Bulgarian
Telecommunications Company (BTC Group), which is headquartered in
Sofia, Bulgaria. BTC Group is one of the largest private companies
in Bulgaria, and the main telecommunications operator and
broadcasting network provider in the country. The new transmitters
are a critical element of BTC's program to modernize the TV and
radio infrastructure across Bulgaria -- upgrading BTC with the
latest transmission technology and providing for the upcoming
transition of their terrestrial network to DVB-T. To support the
modernization of its network, BTC selected Harris(R) Atlas TV
transmitters, ranging from 10 kW to 40 kW, and 10 kW Platinum Z10FM
radio transmitters with MicroMax(TM) exciters. All of the TV
transmitters are digital-ready and can be easily upgraded in the
field. With the support of the local Harris dealer, NewTek Ltd.,
Harris also will perform the de-installation of old transmitters
and the installation of the new Harris transmitters, together with
training and commissioning on-site. "We chose the Harris
transmitters because they provide us with much lower operating
costs and enhanced performance," said Rumen Marinov, functional
director at BTC. "As this is a significant overhaul of our
infrastructure, we wanted to collaborate with an industry leader
that could leverage from its wealth of experience and expertise to
deliver a complete solution that met our unique requirements."
"This is a significant sale for Harris Broadcast, and we are
pleased to have been chosen to support BTC's major upgrade program
in Bulgaria," said Richard Scott, vice president, Europe, the
Middle East and Africa operations for Harris Broadcast
Communications. "BTC is taking the lead in modernizing its
facilities to accommodate the growing multiplatform delivery
opportunities in Eastern Europe, and Harris has the solutions BTC
requires as they modernize their transmission infrastructure."
Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and
services that provide interoperable workflow solutions that span
the entire media delivery chain. The Harris ONE(TM) solution brings
together highly integrated and cost-effective products that are
ideal for emerging media business models and for customers
upgrading media operations to digital and high-definition services.
About Harris Corporation 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 $5.3 billion
and 16,500 employees -- including nearly 7,000 engineers and
scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured
communications(R) products, systems, and services. Additional
information about Harris Corporation is available at
http://www.harris.com/. DATASOURCE: Harris Corporation CONTACT:
Monica Heck, PR and Communications Manager, Europe, Middle East and
Africa, Harris Broadcast Communications, +353 1 4249 662, Web site:
http://www.harris.com/
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