Harris Corporation Delivers ATSC Mobile DTV Systems for Two Post-Newsweek Stations

DENVER, Jan. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ --

Highlights:

• Post-Newsweek launches Mobile DTV channels to reach consumers on the move for the first time
• Harris chosen due to its experience with transmission systems and leadership role in ATSC Mobile DTV
• Mobile DTV extends Harris' traditional broadcast transmission business

Harris Corporation (NYSE: HRS) announced that Post-Newsweek Stations, Inc., owner and operator of six U.S. television stations, has selected Harris® MPH™ ATSC Mobile DTV systems for its operations in Detroit (WDIV-DT) and Orlando, Fla., (WKMG-DT).

WDIV launched first with a single mobile channel, simulcasting its primary over-the-air channel, and WKMG has followed with a similar launch.  Post-Newsweek installed both systems within existing Harris transmitters, and plans to roll out Harris MPH systems at its four remaining stations.

"Harris has been a leader in ATSC Mobile DTV technology from the early stages, and all of our stations have Harris broadcast transmission equipment," said Marcus Williams, vice president and chief engineer, Post-Newsweek Stations.  "Our evaluations of their mobile technology, along with our familiarity with Harris transmission systems, made our selection a fairly easy choice."

The Harris MPH system includes the NetVX™ video networking system, Synchrony™ mobile networking adapter and Apex M2X™ exciter, as well as the Roundbox Server for Mobile DTV from Roundbox Inc., which generates service signaling and transmits a rich Electronic Service Guide (ESG).  Williams emphasized that the software-driven features of the MPH system are impressive, particularly the software-defined architecture of the Apex M2X exciter for simple field updates.

"Broadcast is a service to our consumers, and we like that our viewers can access our programming on a mobile phone or PDA whether sitting on a park bench, walking around a school campus or at an airport waiting on a flight," said Williams.  "More importantly, Mobile DTV is an efficient way to reach viewers on the move with breaking news, weather warnings and other emergency information.  Over-the-air broadcasting is a push model, which is a far more efficient way to reach many viewers in emergency situation than relying on a request model."

Harris Broadcast Communications offers products, systems and services that provide interoperable workflow solutions for broadcast, cable, satellite and out-of-home networks.  The Harris ONE™ solution brings together highly integrated and cost-effective products that enable advanced media workflows for emerging content delivery business models.

About Harris Corporation

Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $5 billion of annual revenue and more than 16,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com.

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