UK Oil & Gas Regulatory News (UKOG)

20 Oct 2009 07:00



20 October 2009

Sarantel Group PLC

First production orders for handheld 2-way satellite communication device

Sarantel Group PLC, (AIM: SLG, 'Sarantel'), a leading manufacturer of high-performance, miniature filtering antennas for mobile and wireless devices, has received its first production orders from NAL Research for Iridium's Next Generation Shout device ("NGS"). 

The NGS is a compact, handheld 2-way satellite communication platform which uses two separate Sarantel antennas, one for Iridium and one for GPS. The device has been primarily designed for government and military communications applications but it can also be used worldwide in consumer applications. 

The Board believes that this contract has the potential to benefit revenues materially in 2010 and 2011.

David Wither, CEO of Sarantel, said;

"This initial order is a notable development for us as the opportunity to work with NAL Research on this cutting edge programme is both very exciting and strategically important. The development of the NGS is a significant milestone in hand portable, two-way satellite communication. 

"Our technology is proving to be essential in helping NAL achieve its goals of reducing the product size, and still maintaining robust two-way satellite communication and GPS performance when the device is held in the user's hand."

Ngoc Hoang, President NAL Research, said;

"Sarantel's antenna technology enabled us to develop a truly revolutionary and compact, hand portable Iridium satellite communication device. NAL's customers demand innovation and performance and by working with Sarantel on the NGS programme we were able to deliver."

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About Sarantel

Sarantel is a leader in the design of high-performance miniature antennas for portable wireless applications. Sarantel's revolutionary ceramic filtering antennas offer dramatically improved performance over existing antenna designs, resulting in a clearer signal, better range and a 90 per cent reduction in the amount of signal radiation absorbed by the body. Because of their smaller size and higher capabilities, Sarantel's antennas enable manufacturers to create innovative wireless products for the GPS, WiMax, Satellite Radio and Satellite phone markets.

www.sarantel.com

About NAL Research

NAL Research is an independent, privately-held company, headquartered in the Northern Virginia metropolitan area. NAL Research provides advanced Iridium satellite modems and Iridium tracking terminals-from design through integration-for the defense, research and commercial sectors. These products are used globally in a wide range of applications including asset tracking, search and rescue, remote sensing and command/control of both ground and airborne platforms. NAL Research is an Iridium value-added manufacturer (VAM) and a value-added reseller (VAR). 

www.nalresearch.com