Press Release

For Immediate Release
Hackettstown, NJ
2010-01-13

Contact: RF Extreme Sales Phone: (908) 852 3700
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RF Extreme Unveils New Compact COFDM Transmitters and Receivers for Secure Transmission Applications

RF Extreme, a business unit within the Vitec Group's Videocom Division, and a leading digital microwave technology provider, is pleased to announce the release of the Nucomm brands ultra compact and compact VSTx and STx COFDM transmitters and VSRx and SRx dual diversity COFDM receivers for military, government and law enforcement applications.

Designed to meet or exceed the defense and security digital microwave equipment requirements, these small form factor transmitters and receivers are arguably the smallest on the market today.

"We are excited to introduce our new COFDM transmitters and receivers," says RF Extreme President Stephen Shpock. "These new products use state-of-the-art components and technologies and are designed and manufactured for public security monitoring, covert surveillance and other secure transmission applications."

The VSTx is an ultra small, low power, Standard Definition (SD) COFDM transmitter ideally suited for concealed body-worn video wires, UAS, robotic and other surveillance applications. The VSTx is only two cubic inches in size and is available with two connector options. The first model features standard connector for simple interfacing in the field. The second model features a small flex ribbon interface cable that is ideal for integration with camera in very small, hidden locations such as a water bottle or even in objects as small as a cigarette pack.

For applications where size is not a limiting factor, but user interface and features are driving elements in specification, is the STx COFDM transmitter. The STx is incrementally larger than the VSTx, but still only occupies less than six cubic inches, and can also be used for concealed, robotic, UAS and other applications. The STx can be operated in either 20mW or 200mW output power modes and features superb H.264 HD and SD encoding.

Both transmitters support video/audio and data transmission with selectable modulation bandwidths of 6, 7 and 8 MHz, require little setup and are designed to be user friendly.

"We continue to develop products that take advantage of the latest COFDM transmission capabilities," adds Shpock. "It is well known that COFDM transmission is a robust modulation technique and can operate in a non-line-of-sight (NLOS) environment. This key advantage will dramatically improve performance in covert surveillance, monitoring and detection applications over standard analog FM legacy methods."

The Nucomm VSRx and SRx products are ruggedized dual diversity COFDM receivers offering exceptional RF performance combined with ease of operation. The VSRx features H.264 SD decoding while the SRx features H.264 SD and HD decoding. These features are combined in a durable weather resistant package delivering unequaled value in a high-quality COFDM receiver.

The SRx HD features AES decryption capabilities, making it ideal for public security monitoring, covert surveillance, and other secure transmission applications. The SRx additionally features streaming of the MPEG-TS over IP. This facilitates integration into video recording and distribution systems.

Both receivers require very little set up and rapidly configure automatically depending on the signal being received. For advanced functions such as changing frequency plans, AES encryption keys, or unit naming, an easy-to-use administration software package is supplied. The user interface provides rapid user assessment of signal strength, demodulator lock, decryption status, and decoding indicators.

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.