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Communications Authority of Zambia SMMS System Expansion

TCI International, Inc. announces two additional contracts with the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority


FREMONT, CA—March 23, 2010. TCI International, Inc. (TCI), a leader in world-class Spectrum Monitoring (SMS), Communication Intelligence (COMINT) and Signal Intelligence (SIGINT) systems,announces that it has signed two contracts with the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) formerly known as the Communications Authority of Zambia (CAZ), to supply and install additional spectrum management systems and provide extended maintenance services for the SMS systems that TCI supplied to ZICTA in 2008.

"The Zambia Information and Communication Technology Authority's (ZICTA) commitment to advancing their capabilities and knowledge base is inspiring. They are truly devoted to being a leader and example to the spectrum monitoring community in Africa and throughout the world. It was a pleasure to work with such friendly, dedicated professionals. TCI is looking forward to the upcoming project and continuing our relationship with ZICTA for years to come," says TCI president J.B. Ballard.

The key component in the new systems is the TCI Model 745 Spectrum Monitoring System, which provides monitoring capabilities covering the entire HF/VHF/UHF/SHF spectrum ranging from 9 kHz to 40 GHz. The Model 745 utilizes a unique, dual 20/2 MHz bandwidth capability that offers the flexibility to measure and monitor both conventional and short-duration signals. The new equipment will network seamlessly with the existing equipment and provides for remote operation of the stations. 

About TCI International 

TCI International, Inc., provides radio frequency spectrum monitoring, direction finding, and signal collection solutions to civilian government, military, and intelligence agencies, as well as antennas for military communications and high-power radio broadcasting.  TCI is headquartered in Fremont, California, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of SPX Corporation.  For more information visit the company's website at www.tcibr.com.

About SPX

SPX Corporation is a Fortune 500 multi-industry manufacturing leader.  Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, SPX has employees in more than 40 countries worldwide. Visit www.spx.com

Media Contact:
Heidi Thaw
TCI International, Inc.
+1 (510) 687-6110
heidi.thaw@spx.com
www.tcibr.com