VANCOUVER, May 31, 2016 /CNW/ - Norsat International Inc.
("Norsat") (TSX: NII and NYSE MKT: NSAT), a provider of unique
and customized communication solutions for remote and
challenging applications, today announced that the Company
offers the largest portfolio of O3b microwave Block Upconverters
(BUCs) and Low-Noise Block Downconverters (LNBs) for O3b Network
ground terminals, giving customers a single source for all of their
O3b microwave component needs.
The latest additions to this product line include the 7020STC
20W dual-band Ka BUC and the 7040STC 40W switchable BUC. The
7020STC and 7040STC provide 20 and 40 watts of saturated output
power, are extremely reliable and durable, and come with a
class-leading 2-year warranty, delivering Norsat's standard high
quality high value product.
These products join a comprehensive line of already launched
products including the 7005STC 5W and 7010STC 10W BUCs and the
9000HX single and dual-band LNBs. Norsat's microwave components
have been custom designed for reliability and performance As well,
having the flexibility of a dual-band product reduces logistics,
maintenance and inventory costs for users.
"Norsat has been working with O3b since 2012 and is pleased to
be a certified O3b partner for both BUCs and LNBs," stated Dr.
Amiee Chan, President and CEO.
"Norsat's proven products for O3b Networks can be customized to
meet the specific requirements of the customer whether it is a
maritime, government or other remote and challenging
application."
Inventory of all of these items is available now. For more
information on these latest BUC and our O3b LNB products go to
http://www.norsat.com/solutions/microwave-products/o3b-products/
Norsat will be exhibiting at CommunicAsia, Asia's largest international communications
and information technology event, held at the Marina Bay Sands in
Singapore from May 31 to June 2nd. Norsat will be
exhibiting at booth 1Q3-08, showcasing its broad range of microwave
components including its O3b BUCs and Norsat's portable satellite
terminals which are used by militaries, broadcasters and
corporations around the world.
About Norsat International Inc.
Founded in 1977, Norsat International Inc. is a leading provider
of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission
of data, audio and video for remote and challenging applications.
Norsat's products and services include leading-edge product design
and development, production, distribution and infield support and
service of fly-away satellite terminals, microwave components,
antennas, Radio Frequency (RF) conditioning products, maritime
based satellite terminals and remote network connectivity
solutions. More information is available at www.norsat.com, via
email at investor@norsat.com or by phone at 1-604-821-2800.
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SOURCE Norsat International Inc.