Sparton Introduces Latest Member of Its Next Generation Digital Compass Family

Business Wire, Oct 17, 2008

JACKSON, Mich. -- Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA), the manufacturer of the technically advanced, highly accurate SP3004D Digital Compass, has today announced the SP3002D Digital Compass, the newest member of its next generation digital compass family. The Sparton SP3002D provides many of the enhanced performance features but at a lowered price.

The SP3002D was developed for price sensitive customers who have applications that do not require the full set of features and the level of accuracy provided by the SP3004D. Standard features of the Sparton SP3002D include True North Heading Indication, 2-D and 3-D Manual Calibration Capability, Full 360 degree tilt compensated Bearing, Pitch, and Roll Capability, Rapid Initialization, Selectable Baud Rate (up to 115,200 Baud) and Full Encapsulation.

Sparton digital compasses are used in a variety of unique and challenging applications including Precision Autonomous Vehicle Guidance, Weather Data and Ocean Surveillance, Enhanced GPS Navigation with Compass Integration, Vehicle Attitude Position and Orientation Sensing, and Magnetic Compass Navigation and Guidance Systems.

Sparton is currently accepting orders for the new SP3002D Digital Compass and will begin fulfilling orders immediately. To order or to obtain additional information on Sparton Digital Compass products please visit www.thedigitalcompass.com.

The SP3002D and SP3004D will be on display at the annual Robo Development Conference and Expo 2008 taking place in Santa Clara, CA on November 18-19, 2008. The complete range of features of Sparton's latest SP3002D and SP3004D digital compasses will be demonstrated at the conference. Sparton representatives will be available for additional discussions.

About Sparton Corporation

Sparton Corporation (NYSE:SPA) now in its 108th year, is a broad-based provider of electronics to technology-driven companies in diverse markets. The Company provides its customers with sophisticated electronic and electromechanical products through prime contracts and through contract design and manufacturing services. Headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, Sparton has six manufacturing locations world-wide.

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