ATCi Integrates Uplink System for Canal 28

ATCi Integrates Uplink System for Canal 28

New Channel Added to Spanish-Language DirecTV Service

PHOENIX, Sept. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- 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 uplink system for another Spanish-Language channel, Canal 28. Canal 28 provides regional programming from Chihuahua Mexico to Canal Sur -- one of the largest regional Latin American content providers serving the United States. ATCi provided a fully redundant, state-of-the-art uplink that will enable Mexicans in the United States from regions outside Chihuahua to watch their favorite programming from their hometowns, cities and regions of origin.

ATCi handled the scope of the project from turn-key design and integration to installation and testing. ATCi's uplink included the entire RF equipment package, which featured: antenna, amplifiers, encoders, modems and as well as custom design, integration and implementation dependent upon customer requirements.

"ATCi's complete uplink package was the ideal solution for Canal 28 and the many other customers who have taken advantage of this cost-effective, high quality, uplink offering," said Gunnar Light, ATCi's Managing Director Worldwide Sales. "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."

The new channel includes regional and original programming from public broadcasters, independent producers and local access stations from regions across Chihuahua, Mexico.

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 http://www.atci.com/.

Source: ATCi

CONTACT: Kristen Love of ATCi, +1-480-844-8501, or fax, +1-480-898-7667,
klove@atci.net

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

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