RF Extreme

RFX is a business unit of Vitec Group LLC, It was formed April 1, 2009. The RF Extreme business unit of the Vitec Group comprises the digital and analog video microwave brands Nucomm, RF Central and Microwave Service Company (MSC):

• Nucomm is a worldwide provider of premier digital and analog video microwave systems for portable and fixed link applications.
• RF Central manufactures and supplies state-of-the-art microwave equipment to television broadcast and government customers throughout North, Central and South America.
• Microwave Service Corporation is a premier international microwave equipment service facility and equipment supplier that provides superior microwave radio rental, sales and support.

With RF Extreme, broadcasters and other video professionals now have even easier access to Nucomm and RF Central brand products, as well as MSC services. RF Extreme is backed by integrated engineering, technical and customer support resources to assure best-in-class service.

RF Extreme provides high-quality microwave solutions to professional users in distinctive global markets including broadcast, sports/entertainment and military, aerospace and government.

About Microwave Service Company

Microwave Service Company (MSC) is a premiere international microwave equipment service facility and equipment supplier that provides the broadcast industry with superior repair service, used equipment sales and microwave equipment for rental/lease. The company offers a full line of portable and fixed microwave radio equipment from 2 GHz to 40 GHz to include antenna and tripod accessories. It services equipment, old and new, from all the leading radio manufacturers, and purchases used and obsolete equipment that has been taken out of service.

About Nucomm

Nucomm is a worldwide provider of premium digital and analog microwave systems and has a proud history of offering products that are on the leading edge of technology both in features and in field performance. In keeping with that tradition, Nucomm has worked tirelessly to develop a broad line of products for today's digital environment with an eye on future technology. By focusing on innovation, product quality and customer satisfaction, Nucomm has gained a reputation as a provider of reliable, leading edge microwave systems that have broad appeal for broadcast, sports & entertainment, government, law enforcement and homeland security applications.

Our primary responsibility is to provide quality products that offer the latest technology and that will serve our customers for years to come. In the words of Dr. John B. Payne, the founder of Nucomm, "The key to our success is in maintaining a firm commitment to our customers, the industry and the technology."

A History of Accomplishments

• Developed the first truly integrated transmitters with multiple modulation formats, e.g. ChannelMaster TX and Newscaster VT2
• First to demonstrate IP file transfer capability from a news vehicle
• Developed a high performance central receiver with Ethernet interface, multiple modulation formats and optional spectrum viewer
• First to use VSB modulation in a digital microwave link
• Developed digital transmission techniques for use over conventional analog links, e.g. the Analog Coder
• First to demonstrate the advantages of digital transmission for electronic newsgathering
• Pioneered advanced features in early analog portable microwave transmitters and receivers, including the use of surface mount technology, built-in color bar/test pattern/ID generator, field adjustable audio subcarriers, multi-band

About RF Central

RF Central is world renowned for its technical expertise in microwave communications. Founded in 2004 by Jeff Winemiller and partners, RF Central has quickly emerged as one of the top broadcast engineering services companies in the world by providing fixed and portable microwave links and engineering services. RF Central offers complete wireless solutions to its customers with an unmatched product warranty and complete commitment to technical support with our exclusive RF ExtremeCare service. RF Central's products are designed for maximum performance, reliability, and functionality. Our clients find them easy to set up, easy to transport, and easy to use. RF Central's research and development guarantees that their product line remains cutting-edge.

RF Central's team is experienced, courteous and dedicated to serving the digital microwave community. From our engineers to our service technicians, administrative staff and sales representatives, RF Central's team is prepared to provide you with reliable, high performance equipment and unsurpassed service and support. Our team welcomes you to visit us at our equipment showroom and manufacturing facility, meet us at an upcoming trade show, conference or visit our web site at www.rfcentral.com.

As a premier supplier of ENG equipment, RF Central has proven themselves innovative and responsive to the market. Their success is founded in understanding our customers' requirements, and providing outstanding quality products and services to meet them. As a member of the Vitec Group of companies, RF Central is able to leverage Vitec's substantial worldwide presence, experience and other strengths to build an even stronger company, dedicated to serving our customers at the highest level with High Definition solutions in a wireless world.

About Vitec

Vitec Group serves worldwide customers in the media sector with products and services for the broadcast, entertainment and photographic industries. Vitec is based on multiple, well known, premium brands that professionals rely on. Vitec is organized in three divisions: Imaging and Staging, Broadcast Systems and Broadcast Services. Our strategy is to grow closer to our end customer, providing them with ever better tools and services to do their job, while at the same time looking for complementary areas into which the group can expand and utilize its industry-leading expertise. After an initial consolidation phase which yielded economies of scale, during which multiple locations and smaller units were brought into a divisional structure, the focus has shifted to leveraging our skills to develop new products and exploit our routes to market. This phase of the strategy is delivering meaningful growth.