Raytheon selects Signal Technology as high power amplifier supplier for T3 H Transportable Tactical Satellite Communications Terminals

Business Wire, April 16, 1997

SUNNYVALE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 16, 1997--Signal Technology Corporation (AMEX: STZ) announced today that it has been selected by Raytheon as supplier of high power amplifiers (HPA's) for T3 (H) Transportable Tactical Satellite Communications Terminals.

Initial contract of $522,000 was awarded for production of HPA's for Raytheon's terminal prototypes.

Follow on orders could amount to over $17.0 million, assuming Raytheon receives total production and spares orders from the U.S. Army's Communication Electronics Command (CECOM). There is also the possibility of additional orders to satisfy Joint Communications Support Element (JCSE) and U.S. Marine Corps requirements.

"Raytheon has been a key customer for many years and this selection and initial award further augments our relationship and position as a top supplier of HPA's for satellite communication," said Dale L. Peterson, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Signal Technology.

Signal Technology provides innovative solutions through the design and production of sophisticated, state of the art electronic components and systems for a wide variety of defense, space and communication applications including communication networks, satellite communications, electronic countermeasures, intelligence and guidance systems. Internet Address: http://www.sigtech.com .

CONTACT: Signal Technology Corporation

John P. Rotchford Jr., 408/730-6359