Microwave Radio Communications Introduces New Fixed and Portable Radio Products at the National Association of Broadcasters Convention

For Immediate Release - April 15, 1996

MICROWAVE RADIO COMMUNICATIONS INTRODUCES
NEW FIXED AND PORTABLE RADIO PRODUCTS
AT THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS CONVENTION

Radios and Multiplexers for Compressed
Digital Video Transmission Highlight Offerings

CHELMSFORD, MASSACHUSETTS (April 15, 1996) -- Microwave Radio Communications (MRC), a division of California Microwave, Inc., today announced a broad range of new fixed and portable microwave radio systems designed for video transmission applications. The digital products include the Model FLH-DAR digital ready heterodyne fixed microwave system, 2 to 15 GHz and digital modulator and demodulator options for the Millennium PML 2-box portable microwave radio system, 2 to 15 GHz. All products are featured in the company's booth (#6308) at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention in Las Vegas, April 15-18, 1996.
Other new MRC products highlighted at NAB 96 include the SMART: Central and SMART: Local microwave radio site monitoring systems; the MAC-1000 master antenna control system; the Micro T ultra-portable microwave transmitters, 2 and 7 GHz; and the Millennium tri-band portable microwave transmitter, offering up to three band operation from 2 to 15 GHz in a compact radio.
Microwave Radio Communications is a leading international supplier of microwave and millimeter wave radio transmission systems. Typical applications of MRC's broadband products include private networks, broadcasting, cable and government communications. MRC is a member of the Wireless and Satellite Communications Group of California Microwave, Inc. Other California Microwave divisions exhibiting at NAB 96 include EF Data, Tempe, Arizona; and Satellite Transmission Systems, Hauppauge, New York.
California Microwave, Inc. is a leader in wireless communications. It is the number one U.S. supplier of microwave radios and telecommunications satellite earth stations used in wireless communications. California Microwave's commercial wireless and satellite communications operations are fully certified to the ISO 9001 quality standard. The Company operates facilities in seven states and sells into more than 110 countries. Its strategy calls for significant expansion in wireless infrastructure utilizing microwave radios and satellite communications.
For Further Information Contact:

Stephanie M. Day
Vice President
Corporate Communications
(415) 596-6629 Deborah Passik
William Dunk Partners, Inc.
(214) 960-9611