MCLEAN, Va., Feb. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- MorganFranklin and GATR
Technologies today announced their joint participation in booth #1600 at
the SATELLITE 2008 Exhibit, Feb. 25 through 28, at the Washington
Convention Center in Washington, D.C. SATELLITE 2008 is the
satellite-enabled communications community's leading conference and
exhibition.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20061220/DCW004LOGO )
GATR will display its transportable, inflatable, high-bandwidth
satellite antenna system (GATR-Com). Its unique inflatable design allows it
to be carried into locations where a high-bandwidth (large aperture) dish
is required and a satellite truck or trailer cannot be deployed.
MorganFranklin will provide the reliable communication infrastructure
(satellite, RF and IP network integration) that completes the connections
(IP-based phone, Internet, broadcast video/audio and/or data) as needed for
challenging communication situations such as mobile emergency
communications, remote news gathering and broadcasting, and military
applications.
"We are pleased to demonstrate and partner with MorganFranklin; the
merging of our expertise makes this a win-win scenario for both companies
and our customers," said Paul Gierow, president of GATR Technologies.
GATR and MorganFranklin have worked on a number of implementation
activities ranging from simple high-speed Internet connectivity via
satellite to advanced production-quality video broadcast from remote
locations.
"Our combined products offer ideal solutions for emergency response,
broadcast and military applications," said David Beering, managing director
of Advanced Networks for MorganFranklin. "Uses within these markets are
varied. The key is leveraging the compactness and large apertures
achievable with the GATR design, and best-of-breed technical solutions from
MorganFranklin. The result has been a very high-performance, technically
superior satellite/network system that occupies a fraction of the
logistical footprint of competing solutions."
About MorganFranklin
MorganFranklin combines expertise in systems integration and advanced
communications to deliver highly reliable satellite solutions. When it
comes to technically intensive, high-stakes communications challenges such
as mobile emergency communications or remote news gathering, MorganFranklin
is relied upon as a get-it-done partner. More information can be found at
http://www.morganfranklin.com.
About GATR-Com
GATR's high-bandwidth, satellite communications antenna technology
(GATR-Com) is ideal for emergency response applications, providing quick
recovery when land communication lines are down or compromised, or if
satellite communication dishes are destroyed or damaged due to weather or
terrorist attack. This technology was designed for military ground use in
remote areas with harsh weather and where the movement and installation of
large standard rigid satellite antennas is challenging. The patented design
combines the transmission power advantages of a large antenna with the low
weight and portability of a small aperture antenna. The GATR-Com Antenna
weighs less than 13 pounds and either the 1.8 or 2.4 meter (diameter)
antenna can be shipped via a single airline checkable case. The antenna
plus the communications equipment and cables weighs less than 90 pounds and
fits into two (airline checkable) cases.
About GATR Technologies
Incorporated in 2004, GATR Technologies provides Deployable Satellite
Solutions, including a patented inflatable antenna, advanced material
research and development, and custom engineering services to military,
broadcast and public safety markets. More information on GATR can be found
at http://www.gatr.com.
SOURCE MorganFranklin
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Related links:
http://www.morganfranklin.com
http://www.gatr.com
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CONTACT:
Amanda Schalyo, Marketing Manager of
MorganFranklin Corporation, +1-703-564-7525, ext 276,
Amanda.schalyo@morganfranklin.com; or Paul Gierow of GATR
Technologies, +1-256-382-4013, pgierow@gatr.com
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