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Cox Radio Selects Harris Transmitters for Five Atlanta-Area Stations

CINCINNATI, June 10, 2003 – Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) announced today that Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE:CXR) has chosen Harris analog and digital transmission equipment to take its five Atlanta-area stations digital. Cox will use Harris Z HD and Z CD transmitters as well as Harris DEXSTAR™ digital exciters to bring high-definition (HD) radio capabilities to its WSB Radio Group, and to upgrade its current analog signals.

The new transmitters and DEXSTARs are being installed at:

  • WSB-FM 98.5
  • WALR-FM 104.1
  • WBTS-FM 95.5
  • WFOX-FM 97.1
  • WSB-AM 750

“Cox Radio has been a prominent fixture in the radio landscape for years,” said Dale Mowry, vice president of transmission systems for Harris Broadcast Division. “Its conversion to HD Radio is an important step in the digital transition, and we are working with them to provide the tools necessary for a smooth changeover.”

About Cox Radio
Cox Radio, Inc. (NYSE:CXR) is the third largest radio broadcasting company in the United States, based on net revenues and the largest pure-play radio station group based on net revenues. Cox Radio operates, acquires, and develops radio stations primarily in markets ranked 10-70 based on revenues. CXR owns, operates, or provides sales and marketing services to 78 stations (67 FM, 11 AM) in 18 markets and employs over 2,300 people.

About Harris
Harris Broadcast Communications Division is one of five divisions within Harris Corporation, an international communications equipment company. The world’s leading broadcast supplier, Harris Broadcast Communication Division offers a full range of solutions that support the digital delivery, automation and management of audio, video and data. Harris Corporation, which also serves markets for government, tactical radio, microwave, and network support systems and products, serves customers in more than 150 countries. For more information, visit www.broadcast.harris.com.

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Contact Information:

Jackie Broo
Harris Corporation
Broadcast Communications Division
jbroo@harris.com
513-459-3547 (phone)
513-226-8405 (cell)
For additional information and photos, www.broadcast.harris.com/news/



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