According to Comtech EF Data, included in the order are its CDM-600 satellite modems, and the Radyne branded DMD20 universal satellite modems and frequency converters.

The CDM-600 is an open network satellite modem compliant with IESS 308/309/310/314/315 from 64kbps through T2 and E2. The Radyne DMD20 universal satellite modem supports IDR, IBS and DVB standards, data rates up to 20Mbps, a range of forward error correction and modulation schemes, plus L-Band and 70/140MHz operation.

Fred Kornberg, president and CEO of Comtech Telecommunications, said: The Radyne acquisition allowed Comtech to expand our satellite earth station product portfolio. Delivering on our promise to continue supporting Radyne’s customers, we are supplying both Comtech EF Data and Radyne branded products for this government network expansion project.

Comtech EF Data manufactures a broad spectrum of satellite communications products, including Satellite Modems, Bandwidth & Capacity Management, TCP/IP Performance Enhancement Proxies, Encapsulators, Receivers, Converters, Amplifiers, Transceivers and Terminals. Comtech Telecommunications designs, develops, produces and markets products, systems and services for advanced communications services. The Company conducts business through three segments: telecommunications transmission, mobile data communications and RF microwave amplifiers.