Acrodyne Receives $1.7M Turnkey Order for a 50kW DTV

Acrodyne Industries, Inc.>, a leading manufacturer and installer of television transmission systems, today announced the signing of a contract with Sinclair Broadcast Group, for a complete turnkey system to be installed at KDNL-DT (ABC), Channel 31D, in St. Louis, MO. The contract is valued at $1.7M and is part of the Strategic Purchase Agreement signed during the first quarter of 1999.

The turnkey package includes a 50kW DTV "New Technology" transmitter, antenna, and tower services. Acrodyne will act as the turnkey contractor and manage the entire design and installation of the transmission facility. This project further expands Acrodyne's full system support activities. Installation is scheduled for Summer of 2000.

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a diversified broadcasting company that currently owns or programs 58 television and 52 radio stations. Upon completion of all pending transactions, Sinclair will own or program 59 television stations in 38 separate markets and 6 radio stations in one market. Sinclair's television group reaches approximately 24.4% of U.S. television households and includes ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, WB, and UPN affiliates.

Acrodyne Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 808, 200 Schell Lane
Phoenixville, Pa. 19460
Ph: 800-623-2596
E-mail us at: acroinfo@acrodyne.com