Press Release

For Immediate Release
Hackettstown, NJ
2010-01-11

Contact: RF Extreme Sales Phone: (908) 852 3700

RF Extreme Ramps Up Its Integration Services and Turnkey Solutions for Government and Broadcast

With BAS Relocation Winding Down, Division Finds New Direction

RF Extreme, a business unit within the Vitec Group's Videocom Division and a leading digital microwave technology provider, has been awarded significant contracts providing integration services and turnkey solutions for first responder, military and government vehicles, microwave trucks, and receive sites. These contracts are with various government and law enforcement agencies and military installations. RF Extreme continues to be involved in upgrading broadcast services, as well.

In light of the broadcast BAS relocation project nearing completion, RF Extreme is enhancing its field integration service group by offering turnkey services for installation, field system integration and operational instruction of RF and communication infrastructures serving these new market sectors. This comes at a critical time as both government entities and the broadcast industry are challenged with smaller engineering resources, and a need for mission critical, integration, upgrade and technical maintenance functions.

"As the BAS relocation project comes to an end, we are excited to be putting additional resources towards our integration services for the law enforcement and government segments," says RF Extreme President Stephen Shpock. "Public safety continues to be a top priority with state and local governments today. As those agencies look to upgrade and overhaul their analog microwave systems, RF Extreme is committed to providing cost-effective, user-friendly solutions that are designed with the public's well being in mind."

With seven fully stocked Mobile Integration Field Units stationed across the U.S. to support critical response, RF Extreme offers a full range of product offerings that includes manufacturing, marketing, custom integration and on-site training. In addition, RF Extreme offers a depth of equipment and services from the RF Central, Nucomm and Microwave Service Company brands.

RF Extreme is also very active in the AWS relocation (Auction 66) project which involves government entities moving their microwave systems out of the 1710-1755 MHz band. "Similar to BAS, we are actively working with government customers on their AWS relocation," adds Shpock. "With our experience in microwave integration and installation, our team of experts is ready to provide solutions to law enforcement, government, military and broadcasting projects of any size and budget."

About RF Extreme, LLC
Established in April 2009, RF Extreme, LLC is a business unit within The Vitec Group that comprises the leading microwave brands RF Central, Nucomm and Microwave Service Company (MSC), offering broadcasters the best of all worlds. Nucomm is a worldwide provider of premier digital and analog video microwave systems (including COFDM and VSB) for portable and fixed link applications. MSC is a premier international microwave equipment service facility and equipment supplier that provides superior microwave radio rental, sales and support. RF Central manufactures and supplies state-of-the-art microwave equipment to television broadcast and government customers throughout the United States. While Nucomm, Microwave Service Company and RF Central are under the auspices of RF Extreme, each remains as its own brand.

About The Vitec Group plc
The Vitec Group plc is a global leader in the supply of equipment and services to the broadcast, electronic media, photographic and live events industries, and is rapidly extending its reach into related areas such as government, security and defence. Vitec's many industry-leading product brands have established a formidable reputation for innovation, technical excellence, and superior service and support. The diverse range of brands are united by a common Vitec Group commitment to delivering a world-class customer experience, and a visionary approach to the future. This befits an enterprise which has grown both organically and by acquisition to incorporate over 2000 employees worldwide and achieve a 2008 turnover of almost half a billion dollars. Vitec Group products are distributed in almost 100 countries, through both direct sales and by means of a strong, fully-resourced distribution network. The Vitec Group comprises:

The Videocom Division, which develops, manufactures and distributes high quality manual and robotic camera supports, location lighting, camera and equipment bags, portable power solutions, prompting products, wireless camera links and communication systems used principally by broadcast and live entertainment professionals. Brands include: Anton/Bauer, Autoscript, Clear-Com, Litepanels, MSC, Nucomm, OConnor, Petrol, RF Central, Sachtler, TCS (The Camera Store), Vinten and Vinten Radamec.

The Imaging & Staging Division, which designs, manufactures and distributes photographic and video-camera support; lighting, trusses and suspension systems for the professional photography, video, cinematography and live event markets. Brands include: Manfrotto, Gitzo, Kata, Avenger, Litec, IFF, Bogen Imaging, Tomcat and Brilliant Stages. www.vitecgroup.com.

The Services Division, a leading provider of professional video and audio rental equipment, and engineering support for major event productions. Brands include: ASG and Bexel. www.bexel.com.

More information can be found at www.vitecgroup.com.