RaySat Technology Makes Two-Way Internet Communications Via Satellite from High-Speed Trains a Reality

RaySat Technology Makes Two-Way Internet Communications Via Satellite from High-Speed Trains a Reality

VIENNA, Virginia, November 30/PRNewswire/ -- RaySat, Inc., a leading supplier of in-motion antennas and communications
solutions, will make Internet communications on high-speed moving trains a
reality for the first time with the latest new comer to its expanding
innovative two-way satellite technology product line.



RaySat introduced its EagleRay antenna technology at Europe's Railway
Interiors Expo 2004 taking place in Cologne, Germany Nov.30 -- Dec. 2.



With RaySat's EagleRay 5.5 inch high antenna, train passengers will be
able to take advantage of two-way satellite always-on capability, such as
sending and receiving e-mail and browsing the Internet over their laptop
computers and PDAs while traveling by high-speed trains.



In addition, train operators and system integrators will be able to
perform functions that only two-way, high-speed Internet capability allows.
They will be able to offer services such as online ticket sales and real time
position, status and timetable information. They will be able to conduct
business functions, such as monitoring security and point of sale information
for food and beverage concessions.



"Our newest breakthrough product makes travel time productive for
business passengers on trains and gives train operators more real-time
information services and capabilities than ever before," said Dvir Ben-Aroya,
director of European business development & sales at RaySat. "We are truly
revolutionizing the industry with our long list of leading products and
technology."



Currently RaySat's heavy-duty TorpedoRay product line is the only
commercially available satellite solution for high-speed Internet and live
satellite television on moving trains in Europe.



The sleeker EagleRay, based on RaySat's StingRay platform, a 5.5 inch
high antenna, will provide two-way, uninterrupted communication via satellite
technology, which is superior to existing cellular capability as a return
channel. RaySat's EagleRay will capture a satellite signal and a WLAN inside
the cabin will provide internal two-way communication for passengers using a
portable computer or PDA.



EagleRay's trials will start in Q1 -- Q2 of 2005 and the product will be
commercially available in the third quarter of 2005.



About RaySat



In business since 1997, RaySat(TM), Inc. is a leading supplier of
in-motion, low profile, phased-array satellite antennas. With the company's
TorpedoRay(TM) product already enabling broadband Internet access on
high-speed trains in Europe, RaySat has positioned itself as a leader in the
rear-seat automotive entertainment industry with the launch of its consumer
antennas in the U.S. and Canada. Staffed by over 120 professionals, RaySat is
headquartered in Vienna, VA, with R&D and sales facilities in Europe and
representative offices in Japan.



Web site: http://www.raysat.com




Source: RaySat, Inc.

Chris Valmassei of RaySat, Inc., +1-703-338-2678, or cvalmassei@aol.com


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