CODEM SYSTEMS, INC. AWARDED CONTRACT TO DELIVER SHIPBOARD ANTENNA CONTROL SYSTEM TO GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS

Contact: John Gargasz
Phone: 603-429-0111 x 529
Fax: 603-429-0155
E-Mail: jgargasz@codem.com
                        
                 Antenna Control System will meet the demanding communications                                             needs of GCS's Shipboard Transportable SATCOM System.

MERRIMACK, New Hampshire, USA- Codem Systems, Inc., a leader in antenna control systems, gimbals, network access equipment and spectrum management systems, has been awarded a $250k contract by Global Communications Solutions (GCS) of Rochester, NY, to deliver an antenna control unit for GCS's shipboard transportable SATCOM system.

The contract involves modifying and integrating Codem's model FAC-500 Antenna Control Unit (ACU) to meet the demanding needs of GCS's high reliability, transportable shipboard X-band SATCOM system. The FAC-500 will actively compensate for ship's motion using gyroscope, GPS and compass inputs, and will continually maintain satellite communication utilizing Codem's sophisticated tracking and scanning algorithms. GCS will remotely control the FAC-500 over an Ethernet link.

The FAC-500 is part of Codem's new line of Flexible Antenna Controllers (FACs). Codem's Internet-ready, software-based FAC controllers enable remote LAN/Internet control of any pedestal, regardless of the manufacturer. The FAC product line is an entirely configurable, intelligent controller resulting in shorter integration time and lower O&M costs. Codem provides control solutions for earth stations, transportable systems, stabilized platforms, (which include shipboard, vehicle and aircraft), and small aperture end user terminals.

GCS provides turnkey multimedia communications solutions for military, government and commercial customers. The shipboard transportable SATCOM system will address the growing need for on-demand satellite communications from mobile platforms.

"We are pleased to have Codem as an integral part of our team to develop new high performance satellite products and systems at GCS. Their Antenna Control technology is the finest in the market", said Frank York, president of Global Communications Solutions, Inc.

About Codem
Codem Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of broadband wireless and wired communication solutions for commercial and government telecommunications customers throughout the world. For more than 10 years, Codem has provided a full range of antenna control systems, On The Move (OTM) pedestals, network access products, spectrum management (SIGINT) systems, monitor & control systems and engineering services for a variety of applications. As a key advantage, Codem offers unique expertise in software-based digital control systems, tactical network interfaces, radio geo-location and signal analysis. Working from an ISO 9001 facility in Merrimack, New Hampshire, Codem consistently delivers high-caliber engineered solutions for its customers. More Information about Codem Systems, Inc. is available on the Internet at www.codem.com.

About GCS
Global Communications Solutions, Inc. (GCS), is a leading supplier of turnkey satellite, wireless and terrestrial communications solutions to U.S. and international military, government and commercial customers. They also offer satellite, wireless cellular and video conferencing products and systems, and perform related research and development. More Information about Global Communications Solutions is available on the Internet at www.globalcoms.com.

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