RIO DE JANEIRO, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Latin America Aero & Defence, Booth K29 -- Harris Corporation , an international communications and information technology company, today introduced the RF- 300W -- a lightweight, high-speed broadband Ethernet radio for military, homeland security and public safety personnel. The RF-300W provides unprecedented connectivity, throughput and reliability for wide-area communications systems in point-to-point and point-to-multipoint configurations.
Designed exclusively for network-centric operations, the RF-300W securely transfers Internet Protocol (IP) traffic over distances of up to 50 kilometers under clear line-of-sight conditions in fixed point-to-point configurations. The radio supports an impressive overall throughput in excess of 70 Mbps. Transmissions can be secured via embedded 256-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) encryption, or through the use of an external Ethernet Inline Network Encryption (INE) device. Weighing less than 5 pounds (2.3 kilograms), the RF- 300W is an easily deployable alternative to traditional, more costly microwave radio solutions.
"The RF-300W is a next-generation high-capacity line-of-sight radio, providing a reliable and secure wireless infrastructure that can deliver more real-time information to our customers," said Steve Marschilok, vice president and general manager of International Products and Systems, Harris RF Communications Division. "RF-300W users will enjoy faster and more seamless access to voice, messaging, imagery, video and other bandwidth-intensive information."
Operation in NATO Band IV (4.4 to 5.0 GHz), coupled with extensive security and traffic-flow encryption features, makes the system an excellent fit for long- and short-haul, high-capacity line of sight communications in fixed and at-the-halt configurations. For first responders, the supported frequency spectrum includes coverage of the 4.9GHz Public Safety and Emergency First Responder band. This makes the readily deployable RF-300W an ideal solution for applications such as natural disaster response, emergency response, incident management and remote video surveillance.
The RF-300W will be available for shipment in the fourth quarter of 2007.
About Harris Corporation
Harris RF Communications Division is a leading supplier of secure voice and data communications products, systems, and networks to military, government, and commercial organizations worldwide. Harris Corporation is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has annual revenue of about $4 billion and more than 14,000 employees - including more than 6,000 engineers and scientists. Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications(TM) products, systems, and services for global markets, including government communications, RF communications, broadcast communications, and wireless transmission network solutions. Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at http://www.harris.com/.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that reflect management's current expectations, assumptions and estimates of future performance and economic conditions. Such statements are made in reliance upon the safe harbor provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company cautions investors that any forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results and future trends to differ materially from those matters expressed in or implied by such forward-looking statements. Statements about the expected value of the program to Harris are forward-looking and involve risks and uncertainties. Other factors that may impact the company's results and forward-looking statement may be disclosed in the company's filings with the SEC. Harris disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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CONTACT: Kevin Aman, RF Communications Division, +1-585-241-8186, or Kevin.aman@harris.com or, or Jim Burke, Corporate Headquarters, +1-321-727-9131, or Jim.Burke@harris.com, both of Harris Corporation
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