Chinese Air Force

12 Oct 2006 07:00

SOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY PLC Chinese Air Force takes first delivery of TETRA handsets The Directors of Software Radio Technology plc ("SRT" or the "Company") arepleased to announce that the Chinese Air Force has taken delivery of its firsttrial TETRA handsets in the first step of its rollout of TETRA.The handset has been designed and manufactured by a Chinese government-ownedcompany for supply to the Chinese military. The handset is based on SRT's coreTETRA handset technology reference design.The technology licence agreement between SRT and the local manufacturerprovides the manufacturer with the core technology, development and productiontools and training to develop its own unique handset. The manufacturer istherefore able to create its own range of handsets which are tailored to theform and function required by local customers. SRT receives licence and productdevelopment fees during the development of the customer's handset and a royaltyon every handset manufactured.Simon Tucker, SRT's Commercial Director said "This is an important milestonefor both SRT and our customer and we are extremely proud. We expect thisdelivery to mark the start of a gradual delivery programme across this targetmarket. Our agreement is a long term partnership and we will continue to workwith this customer to improve and expand its TETRA product range."Software Radio Technology plc 01761 409500 Simon Tucker simon.tucker@softwarerad.com Shamus Kelly shamus.kelly@softwarerad.com Hanson Westhouse LLP 0113 246 2611 Tim Feather tim.feather@hansonwesthouse.comAbout SRTFounded in 1987, SRT is a UK based company that develops complete, ready tomanufacture wireless technology solutions for applications within homelandsecurity tracking and digital communications applications. SRT's solutionsenable manufacturers to localise, significantly fast track, de-risk and costreduce the development and manufacture of complex wireless technology products.The Company has a worldwide customer base for its Marine-AIS and TETRAtechnology solutions. SRT earns a per unit royalty on every productmanufactured based on its technology.SRT was one of the first companies to recognise the demand in Asia and othernon-EU countries for TETRA and has built multiple relationships withstrategically located customers to facilitate the local manufacture of TETRAequipment and access to these large markets. Today all non-EU manufacturers ofTETRA equipment use SRT technology.ENDSOFTWARE RADIO TECHNOLOGY PLC