Comtech Telecommunications Corp. Wins $1.7 Million Order for High-Power Solid-State Amplifiers for Satellite Communication Terminals

5 January 2011

Comtech Xicom Technology, Inc., received a $1.7M order for outdoor solid-state power amplifiers (SSPAs) to be used in transportable fly-away satellite terminals for government satellite communications applications.

The award is for amplifiers of various power levels that operate in C-band, X-band or Ku-band. The terminals are expected to provide in-theater global satellite communications connectivity for the U.S. armed forces.

Fred Kornberg, President and Chief Executive Officer of Comtech Telecommunications Corp., stated, "This order reflects the sustained demand for high-power solid-state amplifiers capable of outdoor use for government satellite communications. Comtech Xicom Technology continues to lead the way with light-weight and durable SSPA designs."