ASC Signal Capabilities

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1 ASC Signal Capabilities Prepared by ASC Product & Support Group May 24 th, 2013

2 About the Company About ASC Formerly Andrew Satellite Communications, ASC Signal is a leading manufacturer of earth station antennas and accessories for commercial and government satellite communication applications. Our Mission ASC Signal strives to be the preferred provider of high quality, value driven communication products and solutions around the world creating an exceptional customer experience. 1

3 Vital Statistics Who is ASC Signal? Owners: Headquarters: Resilience Capital Partners, a US- based private equity company with portfolio company revenues of over $1 billion. Plano, Texas USA Worldwide Presence: Fourteen sales and services offices located in North America, South America, Europe, Central Asia, Southeast Asia and Africa. Quality Program: Registered ISO 9001:2008 ITAR: DDTC Registered M22392 CG Program: Certified Employees: 125+ Worldwide 2

4 Facilities Plano, TX, USA Corporate headquarters Product & Support Systems Integration Engineering Whitby, Ontario, Canada Operations Manufacturing Engineering Ashburn, Ontario, Canada Test Range; S to Ka-band, Caddo Mills, TX, USA Test Range; UHF to Ka-band 3

5 Expertise Strong Technical Staff Full time engineering professionals: PhD/MS/BS RF/Microwave Engineering Filters, Diplexers, Horns Large Antenna Structures State-of-the-art PO, FDTD, FEA programs Structural/Mechanical Engineering Precision Reflector Assemblies Robust Pedestals and Mounts ANSYS based structural/thermal analysis Electronic Hardware/Software Engineering Microprocessor and sensor based systems PCB Design and Test Patented Tracking Algorithms Systems Engineering 25 year track record Manufacturing Process Development 4

6 ASC Signal Product Lines HF Antennas ATC and Weather Radar Antennas Radar and Full Motion Pedestals SIGINT\ELINT Apertures Earth Station Antenna Systems System & Solution Integration 5

7 The most comprehensive and innovative line of HF antenna systems in the world. Broadband, high power structures covering the 2 to 30 MHz bands. HF Antennas Used for HFCG BRASS Mystic Star USCG, USN even Aerospace Eurofighter undergoing EMC testing in Italy 6

8 Radar Antennas Air Traffic Control Radar S and L Band High/Low Beams Polarization switching Weather Radar S and C Band Single/Dual polarization Used in NEXRAD system 7

9 Specialized Pedestals Sentinel Pedestal Continuous motion pedestal for mobile phased array defense radar (Raytheon Systems SAS)

10 Specialized Pedestals Precision Full Motion Radar Pedestals Models; P4800 & P3200 Customers; NASA & BAE

11 Specialty Antennas ELINT\SIGINT Antennas Direction Finding Sensor Assembly and Controller 0.5 to 40 GHz Dual and Slant Polarized Ground, Ship and Airborne platforms 10

12 Specialty Antennas Troposcatter Communications Offered in 2.4m, 3.0m, 3.7m, 4.5m, 6.1m, 8.5m sizes Ground, Tower & Vehicle mounted Dual Diversity Feeds (4-port capable) 4.40 to 5.00 GHz 10 kw rated power 11

13 Earth Station Products Fixed and Mobile Applications Antenna Solutions 2.4m - 9.4m Fixed, Mobile, Tactical, Full Motion Frequency Bands UHF, L-, S-, C-, X-, Ku-, K- & Ka-bands Antenna Position and System Controllers Motor Control Systems Environmental Control Systems System and Solution Design Installation and Test Services Custom Product Development 12

14 Recent Awards & Innovations 13

15 Ka-band Earth Station Excellence A leader in Ka-band Technology >150 fixed Ka-band terminals deployed worldwide ipstar Wildblue Network HNS Spaceway DirecTV Diverse Sites Various ARSTRAT (WGS) certifications An additional 107 tactical 3.9m carbon fiber terminals delivered in 2012 Fixed antennas - 3.5m, 4.9m, 5.6m, 8.1m & 9.4m Transportable antennas - 2.4m, 3.9m and 4.6m 14

16 Sub-Reflector Tracking Specially designed for use with modern Ka-band spot beam satellites Alternative to traditional beam steering SRT Mount Motion 15

17 Sub-Reflector Tracking Unique to ASC Signal Benefits over Mount Motion Technologies: Compensates for thermal distortion Higher reliability and reduced maintenance Improved stiffness and structural rigidity Increased operational wind speeds Reduced prime power Redundant tracking options Patented Technology Used with all Step, Ephemeris, Monopulse Tracking Algorithms 16

18 Low Passive Intermodulation Critical for multi-carrier operation at X-Band Applies to variety of antenna and feed structures Current dual band (X/Ka) configurations 3 rd order PIM products < -180 dbc Key Technology Factors Specialized feed constructions High isolation/high Q filters Nonmetallic support structures Proprietary panel isolation techniques Specialized swept frequency test station 17

19 Low Passive Intermodulation Sample Measured Results m Fixed Earth Station Antenna Measured Passive Intermod Levels PIM Magnitude at RX port dbm Specification rd order PIM Frequency, GHz Test 1, F1=7.90 GHz, 2C, clear, 2x100W Test 2, F1=7.90 GHz, 15C, rain, 2x100W Test 3, F1=7.90 GHz, 17C, rain, 2x200W Test 1, F1=7.95 GHz, 2C, clear, 2x100W Test 2, F1=7.95 GHz, 15C, rain, 2x100W Test 3, F1=7.95 GHz, 17C, rain, 2x200W 18

20 Recent Delivery Broad Area Marine Surveillance Terminal Multiple 8.1m Earth Stations Simultaneous 8-port X/Ka Band Feed Operation 5 Axis Positioning System WGS and DSCS Tracking 1:1 Redundant X & KA RF System Active Environmental Control MIL B Compliant 19

21 Recent Innovation Ka-Band Trifold Mobile Antenna Systems Ka Band Dual Skin Technology Wide Band Dual reflector optics Low PIM models Anti-backlash dual drive pedestal Low profile stowed geometry Acquisition Assist MIL B Compliant Deployable under 30 minutes ATTLA Certifiable C-5A/B/C C-17A C-130E/H/J/J-30 (configuration dependant 20

22 4.6m Multi-band Terminal Recent Delivery 4.6m Trifold/ precision mount Multiple Feeds Equipment Enclosure Active Environmental System Power Distribution & Management Specialized Trailer ATTLA Certified 21

23 4.9m Fixed X/Ka Terminal Current Contract 4.9m Low PIM X/Ka Terminal Tracking with Mount Drives & SRT 6-Port Feeds Ultra-low PIM (X-Band) Military + Commercial Ka-Band MIL B ARSTRAT & DISA Certification in process 22

24 9.4m Extended Azimuth Ka-band Terminal Upcoming install of a 9.4m Ka-band Monopulse ESA Governmental Ka-band Extended Range Azimuth High Wind Rating Monopulse Track with Mount + 3-axis SRT Distributed Environmental System Control Redundant Hub A/C 23

25 Recent Deliveries 3.9m Lightweight Quick Deploy Antenna System 107 units delivered in 9mo All Carbon Fiber Design Dimensionally Stable High Cure Temp Transit Case Based Transportable (ISU 90) Multi-Band: C, X, Ku, Ka X/Ka Dual band Feed Simultaneous Operation Field swap-able panels WGS/ARSTRAT certification 24

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27 Recent Innovation 2.4m Nomadic Antenna C thru Q Band Carbon Fiber Antenna - One, Three, and Nine Piece - Swap bands in < 10 minutes - Low PIM Capable Vehicle & Tactical Mounts Full Tracking Capable Interchangeable Smart Feeds Case Shippable Motorized and Non-Motorized 26

28 Next Generation Controller How it can be used 6 Axis Position Controller Fixed and Mobile ASC Antennas 208/380 3 Phase VAC and 24/90 VDC Systems Monopulse Tracking Full Motion Antennas ATC Systems System Control 27

29 Key Products NGC Controller Features & Benefits Electrical immunity Color GUI Interface Connectivity & Control Open, Standards Based Platform Modular Upgrade Architecture Built-In Functionality Remote Access Software Application Hot Swappable Components Tracking Controller Steptrack, SmartTrack, Ephemeris, Monopulse Track 28

30 Key Products NGC Controller Key Options Fiber Optic Interfacility Link Rx Pattern Testing Tool 10 MHz Reference Carrier Monitoring Carrier Logging Environmental Systems Feedback & Control Built-In Spectrum Analyzer Beacon Receiver Option Sensor Package; GPS, Compass, & Inclinometer DVB Card for Auto Acquire LNA Redundancy 1:1 or 1:2 (AMP s/uc s/ DC s) Waveguide Switching Uplink Power Control 29

31 Next Generation Controller Save Rack Space An ASC NGC can reduce a rack of equipment to a few rack space with no compromise in performance, cost, quality, service, and reliability NGC Non-NGC

32 The ASC Advantage Strategically Positioned; Emerging Technologies and Markets Progressive and Proven Technologies Constantly refining products for quality, reliability and long life. Compelling Cost, Quality, & Reliability Models ASC s products are among the highest quality and longest warranty available on the market today and lower the overall total cost of ownership. New Product Development Global Services ASC s NGC Controller, Ka-band ESA s, patented Subreflector Tracking (SRT) Technology and Low PIM Antennas represent a new generation of SatCom Products combining state of the art electronics and antennas. Worldwide experience with antenna installations in over 140 countries. 31

33 Summary Small, Versatile and Focused Business Unit 40 Years of Proven Designs Strong Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Capabilities Proven Product Innovation Forward Looking Development Long term customer relationships Stability and Future Growth 32

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