US Harris to deliver high-power AM systems to Radio Ethiopia
Aug 24, 2006 (CINCINNATI) — Florida-based Harris Corporation last Thursday announced a turnkey radio transmission sale to Radio Ethiopia, a segment of the Ethiopian Radio and Television Agency (ERTA).
Harris will deliver high-power AM transmitters to stations in Harar (3DX-D100, 100 kW) and Mekele (DX-D200, 200 kW) this fall through Technology Systems and Solutions, a Harris dealer representative based in Ethiopia.
The transmitters, which are ready for DRM and HD Radio conversion, will deliver a higher quality signal to a large part of the country – highly important for a population that relies on radio for news and information in addition to entertainment. The new transmission system will dramatically improve the quality of AM radio transmissions throughout the country by the end of 2006.
According to Alemayehu Atomsa, general manager of ERTA, Harris was selected for its ability to offer turnkey systems and services, technical superiority and the company’s ongoing presence in Ethiopian radio facilities. “By upgrading our high-power AM transmission infrastructure we will have the ability to deliver radio broadcasts to a much larger population,” he said. “Harris transmitters are well regarded in Ethiopia, and the company was able to best meet our technical needs while fully complying with the international tender process.”
The transmitters to be delivered under this contract have a proven record of reliability and high efficiency with installations around the world. This operational efficiency ultimately reduces costs for the broadcaster.
Further promoting cost efficiency, Harris will deliver the transmitters as the central piece of a turnkey package featuring antennas/towers, transmission line and additional RF equipment. Harris will also provide civil work and integration services leading up to installation.
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