ATCi Provides Fly Away Uplink System for Radio Television Guatemala

“Antenna Technology Communications Inc., a provider of commercial satellite communications systems, today announced that it has completed its contract to design, integrate and install a complete flyaway uplink system for another Spanish-Language Channel — Radio Television Guatemala (RTG).

ATCi provided a fully redundant, state-of-the-art flyaway uplink system that will enable RTG to broadcast local remote event programming throughout the region.

ATCi handled the scope of the project from turn-key design and integration to testing. ATCi’s flyway uplink system RF equipment package featured: antenna, amplifiers, encoders, modems as well as custom design, integration and implementation.

“ATCi’s complete flyaway was the ideal solution for RTG and the many other customers who have taken advantage of this mobile cost-effective, high quality, product,” said Gary Hatch, ATCi’s CEO. “We continue in our ongoing commitment to support the growth of satellite broadcasting throughout both Latin America and the Hispanic market in North America with the recent expansion of our uplink system offerings.”

About ATCi:

ATCi enhances its customers’ opportunity for profit by providing custom global, ground-based satellite communications systems and broadband services. The company is committed to delivering innovative technologies to meet the emerging needs of cable television, corporations, government, educational institutions and small- and medium-sized enterprises. ATCi is headquartered in Chandler, Ariz. with operating sales offices in North America and China. For further information on ATCi products and services, please call 480-844-8501 or visit our Web site at www.atci.com/. Antenna Technology Communications Inc.

CONTACT: Kristen Love, Marketing Director of ATCi, +1-303-484-1733, fax,
+1-480-898-7667, klove@atci.net

Web site: www.atci.com/ “

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