Hoosier will
deploy Aviat's new IRU600 UHP 11 GHz Radio to mitigate potential
future interference in the 6 GHz band
AUSTIN,
Texas, Aug. 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aviat
Networks, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVNW), the expert in wireless transport and
access solutions, today announced that Hoosier Energy,
a generation and transmission cooperative in Indiana, recently selected Aviat for the
upgrade and modernization of their existing microwave transmission
network in a multi-year, multi-phase project.
As a part of the overall project Hoosier will deploy Aviat's new IRU600 UHP 11
GHz indoor microwave radio, which delivers the highest transmitter
power ever supported in the industry, to relocate many of their
existing 6 GHz links to 11 GHz over concerns of the potential risk
of interference.
"We are very excited that we have been selected by Hoosier to upgrade their network with our very
latest in ultra-high power technology," said Pete Smith, CEO of Aviat Networks. "With IRU600
UHP Hoosier will be able to ensure the highest network
reliability."
Initial shipments planned to commence in the second half of
2023.
About Aviat Networks
Aviat is the leading expert in wireless transport and access
solutions and works to provide dependable products, services and
support to its customers. With more than one million systems sold
into 170 countries worldwide, communications service providers and
private network operators including state/local government,
utility, federal government and defense organizations trust Aviat
with their critical applications. Coupled with a long history of
microwave innovations, Aviat provides a comprehensive suite of
localized professional and support services enabling customers to
drastically simplify both their networks and their lives. For more
than 70 years, the experts at Aviat have delivered high performance
products, simplified operations, and the best overall customer
experience. Aviat is headquartered in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit
www.aviatnetworks.com or connect with Aviat Networks on Twitter,
Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Hoosier Energy
Founded in 1949, Hoosier Energy is a generation and
transmission cooperative (G&T) with headquarters in
Bloomington, Indiana. The G&T
provides electric power and services to 18 member distribution
cooperatives in central and southern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. We are a community-focused
organization that works to efficiently deliver affordable, reliable
and safe energy. Collectively, our 18 members serve more than
760,000 consumers. Hoosier Energy is an equal opportunity provider
and employer. For more information, visit
www.hoosierenergy.com.
www.aviatnetworks.com
Media Contact: Stuart Little, Aviat
Networks, stuart.little@aviatnet.com
Investor Relations Contact: Andrew
Fredrickson, Aviat
Networks, andrew.fredrickson@aviatnet.com
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