Press Releases

Harris Corporation to Deliver High-Power AM Systems to Radio Ethiopia

Harris 3DX™ and DX® AM transmitters will offer stronger signals that will reach a larger population

CINCINNATI, August 24, 2006 — Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) today announced a turnkey radio transmission sale to Radio Ethiopia, a segment of the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA). Harris will deliver high-power AM transmitters to stations in Harar (3DX™-D100, 100 kW) and Mekele (DX®-D200, 200 kW) this fall through Technology Systems and Solutions, a Harris dealer representative based in Ethiopia. The transmitters, which are ready for DRM and HD Radio™ conversion, will deliver a higher quality signal to a large part of the country — highly important for a population that relies on radio for news and information in addition to entertainment. The new transmission system will dramatically improve the quality of AM radio transmissions throughout the country by the end of 2006.

According to Alemayehu Atomsa, general manager of ERTA, Harris was selected for its ability to offer turnkey systems and services, technical superiority and the company's ongoing presence in Ethiopian radio facilities. "By upgrading our high-power AM transmission infrastructure we will have the ability to deliver radio broadcasts to a much larger population," he said. "Harris transmitters are well-regarded in Ethiopia, and the company was able to best meet our technical needs while fully complying with the international tender process."

The transmitters to be delivered under this contract have a proven record of reliability and high efficiency with installations around the world. This operational efficiency ultimately reduces costs for the broadcaster. Further promoting cost-efficiency, Harris will deliver the transmitters as the central piece of a turnkey package featuring antennas/towers, transmission line and additional RF equipment. Harris will also provide civil work and integration services leading up to installation.

"Harris is pleased to announce the sale of high-power AM transmission systems to Radio Ethiopia as it prepares to take a major step toward improving national communications," said Debra Huttenburg, vice president and general manager of Harris Broadcast Communications Division's Radio Broadcast Systems business unit. "Harris has long been active in Ethiopia, with more than 40 transmitters currently installed in radio facilities around the country. Many broadcasters across Africa have recently upgraded their facilities. Radio is the best means of communication for many African countries, and therefore it is crucial to maintain a healthy transmission infrastructure. Our 3DX and DX high-power AM transmitters are among the most reliable on the market and will offer a robust AM signal to the Ethiopian population for years to come."

About Harris Corporation
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 $3.5 billion and nearly 14,000 employees — including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists — dedicated to the development of best-in-class assured communications™ 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 www.harris.com.

# # #

HD Radio™ is a trademark of iBiquity Digital Corporation

Contact Information:

Laura Whitaker
Vice President - Marketing Communications
Harris Broadcast Communications Division
laura.whitaker@harris.com
408-782-1201

Robin Hoffman
Pipeline Communications
robinh@pipecomm.com
973-746-6970

For additional information and photos, visit www.broadcast.harris.com/news/



Sales Contacts
  • North America +1 800 231 9673
  • Caribbean and Latin America +1 786 437 1960
  • Europe, Middle East & Africa +44 (0)118 964 8200
  • Asia, Pacific Rim +852 2776 0628