SWE-DISH launches FA150K Two-In-One Concept

SWE-DISH Satellite Systems presents a new concept: the SWE-DISH FA150K Two-In-One. It will be presented for the first time at NAB 2006, Las Vegas, April 24-27 in booth OE314.

SWE-DISH Satellite Systems presents a new concept by combining two of the most compact and versatile SWE-DISH products available on the market. The Two-In-One concept consists of the new FA150K LITE, launched February 7, 2006 and the compact and rugged IPT Suitcase. This solution offers the users a mission configurable solution that provides a flexible way to quickly and cost efficiently adjust to unpredictable changes of a critical mission.

The IPT Suitcase is easily connected to the larger FA150K LITE antenna and the system is operated via the IPT Suitcase graphical user interface. Pre-stored satellites and automatically calculated positioning solutions make way for easy and quick satellite line up.

FA150K and IPT deployed

Using the FA150K LITE antenna provides a 5dB better link margin than when using the IPT Suitcase alone, which directly translates into increased bandwidth. The FA150K Two-In-One solution is the ideal solution when a mission evolves in unpredictable ways; the need for increased bandwidth demand over time or the need for a rapid regrouping on a moments notice.

The FA150K Two-In-One concept comes with new functionality including:

- A flexible and cost effective satellite communication solution - maximum operational flexibility e.g. optionally use the IPT Suitcase as a light, compact and fully integrated HPA and base band package
- Airline checkable - designed to meet the International Air Transport Association (IATA) weight and size requirements

Lars Jehrlander, CEO at SWE-DISH Satellite Systems, says "The FA150K Two-In-One concept has mainly been driven by customer needs for flexible IATA compatible products including the FA150 LITE launch. By combining two of our fly-away systems in a versatile way, we now significantly enhance new functionality and flexibility to the user, and reaffirm our leading position in the innovative, small sized satellite terminals segment".

The Suitcase family has grown and now consists of four members: the full-fledged IPT Suitcase with integrated satellite modem, the lower cost DVB Suitcase without internal modem, the military spec IPT Mil Suitcase, and the IPT-i Mil Suitcase with integrated iDirect modem.

The SWE-DISH Fly-Away satellite terminal family has grown and now consists of:

- FA150K Fly-Away: the well established system where the transport crate unfolds and forms the platform for the antenna;
- FA150K LITE: even lighter and more compact than the FA150K and compliant with the IATA weight and size requirements;
- FA150T Mil Fly-Away: the world's smallest DISA certified tri-band terminal which can operate on Ku-, X- and C-band.

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For further information, please contact:

Lars Jehrlander, CEO
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB
Phone: + 46 (0) 8 728 50 07
Fax: + 46 (0) 8 728 50 50
Mobile: + 46 (0) 70 590 24 32
E-mail: lars.jehrlander@swe-dish.se

Sofi Westerblom Fernström, Marketing Manager
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems AB
Phone: + 46 (0)8 728 50 62
Fax: + 46 (0)8 728 50 50
Mobile: + 46 (0)70 605 54 20
E-mail: sofi.westerblom@swe-dish.se

ABOUT SWE-DISH
SWE-DISH Satellite Systems is a world-leading supplier of mobile satellite communications equipment and related services for broadband applications. The company supplies armed forces, disaster relief organizations and major broadcasters amongst others, with compact and quick-to-air satellite terminals for live transmission of video, data, internet and voice content from anywhere in the world. The customer base includes broadcasters such as CNN and BBC, disaster relief organizations and military organizations such as United Nations, NATO, Danish Defense, the Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV) and the US Department of Defense. SWE-DISH was established 1994. http://www.swe-dish.com.