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| TITLE: McDowell Research Introduces SOCOM-X™ Tactical Communications Headset and Push-to-Talk System |
| RELEASE DATE: 08/22/2008 |
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Teaming with SPEAR Labs LLC, McDowell Research Adds Mission-Critical Communications Accessories Providing State-of-Art Functionality and Performance
NEWARK, N.Y. — August 22, 2008 — McDowell Research, an Ultralife company, teaming with SPEAR Labs LLC, introduces SOCOM-X™: a next-generation tactical communications headset and push-to-talk system that allows military, homeland security and law-enforcement personnel to both send and receive clear communication in the most extreme mission-critical (e.g., battlefield) environments without the risk of misinterpretation or giving away their concealed location.
In addition to providing clear communication—the primary means used to increase situation awareness in any environment—the SOCOM-X also allows the user simultaneous control of up to three radios (or two radios and a laptop or intercom), thus replacing the use of multiple communications headset and push-to-talk systems while seamlessly integrating the majority of military tactical hand-held radio and intercom systems available on the market today.
Designed in consultation with the Air Force Research Lab (AFRL), the SOCOM-X also incorporates SPEAR state-of-the-art technologies such as superior hearing protection, sound localization and amplification, push-to-talk features for all radio lines, and an enhanced ECM boom (wind proof) microphone—all within a rugged, lightweight, low-profile design that meets or exceeds military standards.
Currently in test use by several government agencies and all branches of the US armed forces, including US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) and several other of the world's elite Special Forces—those who demand maximum efficiency—the SOCOM-X has already gained wide acceptance and praise, and is scheduled for formal roll-out in the Fall.
"McDowell is excited to team with SPEAR Labs LLC to add this state-of-the-art headset and push-to-talk system to our growing McDowell Research line of communications accessories," said Mark Matthews, Ultralife Corporation Vice President of Government and Commercial Sales. "We feel the SOCOM-X product offers significant advantages to war-fighter communications in a very lightweight and rugged package."
For additional information, see the SOCOM-X Data Sheet at
http://www.mcdowellresearch.com/datasheet.php?ID=SOCOM-X
Photos for the product and application mentioned in this release are available at:
http://www.mcdowellresearch.com/artwork.php?ID=Photos
About McDowell Research
McDowell Research, a subsidiary of Ultralife Corporation, is the worldwide industry leader specializing in the design and manufacture of power solutions and accessories to support military communications systems. Our main product categories include power supplies, RF amplifiers, battery chargers, amplified speakers, equipment mounts, case equipment and integrated communication systems. For more information, visit www.mcdowellresearch.com.
About Ultralife Corporation
Ultralife Corporation (NASDAQ: ULBI), which began as a battery company, now serves its markets with products and services ranging from portable and standby power solutions to communications and electronics systems. Through its engineering and collaborative approach to problem solving, Ultralife serves government, defense and commercial customers across the globe.
Ultralife's family of brands includes: Ultralife Batteries, Stationary Power Services, RPS Power Systems, ABLE, McDowell Research and RedBlack Communications. Ultralife's operations are in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, visit www.ultralifecorp.com.
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Note to Editors:
McDowell Research® and Ultralife® are registered trademarks of Ultralife Corporation.
SPEAR Labs LLC™, SPEAR™, and SOCOM-X™ are trademarks of SPEAR Labs LLC.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Glen Silver
Ultralife
(315) 359-6340 – office
(315) 651-3099 – cell
gsilver@ulbi.com |
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