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Norsat Introduces New Microwave Products for Airborne and Ka Multi-Band Applications

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Norsat to demonstrate the new product lines at NAB 2013 in Las Vegas, April 8 – 11, 2013, booth SU3404

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or the “Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments announces the introduction of new Commercial-Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and custom microwave products for airborne and Ka multi-band applications. All of the newly launched microwave products, which include Block Up/Down Converters (BUCs and BDCs), and Low Noise Blockdownconverters (LNBs), are used in satellite signal transmission and reception, and maintain the portability, reliability and durability for which Norsat products have become known.

The introduction of Norsat’s airborne portfolio is led with the launch of a BDC1000X-AIR, which has been lab and field tested for ruggedness and durability in airborne applications. The BDC is compatible with current airborne service providers, and may be fully customized to meet specific customer requirements for frequency, size, shape, and more. The next addition to the Norsat airborne portfolio will be an airborne LNB, and the first custom units will be field tested later in 2013. Norsat’s customized LNBs meet airborne project requirements and provide reliable signal reception and superior performance for the strict specifications of airborne applications.

Norsat is also introducing a line of multi-band LNBs, including the dual and triple Ka-band 9000 series. Norsat remains a leader in the development of reliable Ka-band products, and the new LNB line was developed through the Company’s 20 years of Ka-band product expertise. Norsat’s COTS products provide customers with the most cost effective way to benefit from Norsat’s expertise, while offering highest technical performance and an industry leading three year warranty.

“Norsat has built a reputation for delivering reliable and durable microwave products, and it is essential that the new products we introduce uphold this reputation,” states Norsat President & CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “Both the Airborne and Multi-band lines of microwave products maintain or improve upon this quality, while solving application-specific problems expressed by our customers. We are pleased to offer a solution that is both highest quality and value through the Airborne and Multi-band product lines.”

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Norsat Awarded $13.3 Million (CAD) Repayable Government Contribution for Research and Development

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Norsat Awarded $13.3 Million (CAD) Repayable Government Contribution for Research and Development


Funding from the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI) will support the development of innovative communications technologies

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or “the Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments is pleased to announce the award of a $13.3 million (CAD) repayable contribution from the Strategic Aerospace and Defence Initiative (SADI). The contribution will enhance Norsat’s strategic research and development program and enable the Company to maintain a leadership position in the development of innovative new or improved communications products, services and processes.

Norsat’s research and development program is focused on communications technologies that provide militaries, governments, and commercial customers around the world with connectivity in locations or applications in which infrastructure is unreliable, damaged, insufficient or non-existent. These solutions are ideally suited for use in challenging environmental or technological conditions on a temporary, extended or permanent basis.

Overall the contribution will enable Norsat to develop new communications technologies, expand existing lines of microwave products, satellite terminals, and antennas and filters, and maintain competitiveness in existing markets. These development projects will also assist the Company in becoming more competitive for entry into other growing markets. The contribution provides spin-off benefits with opportunities for Norsat to work collaboratively with university researchers and develop stronger channel relationships with the local suppliers of components used in new technologies.

“Norsat has a long history of excellence in research and development, and the contribution from SADI ensures we remain at the forefront of communications technology development,” states Norsat’s President & CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “Through a 2008 contribution from SADI, we have developed over 20 products for the satellite and wireless markets, including our industry leading GLOBETrekker™ 2.0 fly-away satellite terminal, and we anticipate making further advances through this new contribution. The relationship with SADI has been a major benefit to our R&D program, and we look forward to using this funding to collaborate with universities and channel partners as we continue to develop technology that enables our customers to remain connected wherever they go.”

The contribution from SADI will further six major projects, including the development of:

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Norsat Selected as Preferred Supplier to O3b Networks

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Norsat to provide microwave transmission and reception components for the launch of O3b’s next generation Ka-Band satellite constellation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Norsat International Inc. (“Norsat” or “the Company”) (TSX: NII and OTC BB: NSATF), a leading provider of innovative communication solutions that enable the transmission of data, audio and video for challenging applications and environments, announces their selection as an authorized supplier of microwave components for O3b Network ground terminals. Norsat will provide O3b custom frequency 5W and 10W Block Upconverters (BUCs) and Low Noise Blocks Downconverters (LNBs) for the launch of O3b Networks‘ next generation Ka-Band satellite constellation. The revolutionary constellation will be used for telecommunications and data backhaul from remote locations, and consumer broadband internet services for maritime customers.

Norsat’s microwave components have been custom designed for reliability and performance, and the first major application of the high performance design will be O3b’s new maritime communications network. Through this multi-year, multi-million dollar project, O3b Networks‘ will provide high-speed satellite-delivered broadband service at sea through the integration of Norsat’s LNBs into maritime systems. By summer 2013, thousands of guests aboard networked maritime vessels will be the first to enjoy the enhanced connectivity of the O3b network, powered by Norsat technology.

“We’re pleased to be selected as a preferred vendor to O3b Networks and look forward to building the first Medium Earth Orbit satellite constellation through this partnership.” states Norsat President and CEO, Dr. Amiee Chan. “The customizations we’ve introduced to our leading edge microwave products make them ideal for projects with high reliability requirements, such as communications at sea. This new partnership with O3b is another milestone as we deliver on our mission to develop innovative communications products and services for challenging applications and environments.”

About O3b Networks

O3b Networks Limited is a global satellite service provider building a next-generation satellite network for telecommunications operators, Internet service providers, enterprise and government customers in emerging markets. The O3b system will combine the global reach of satellite with the speed of a fiber‐optic network providing billions of consumers and businesses in nearly 180 countries with low‐cost, high‐speed, low latency Internet and mobile connectivity. O3b Networks‘ investors include SES, Google, Liberty Global, HSBC Principal …read more
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