San Diego, Calif., Sept. 20, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LRAD Corporation (NASDAQ: LRAD), a global leader in long range voice broadcast systems, advanced mass notification, and distributed recipient software solutions, today announced orders for the Air National Guard (“ANG”), U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Army totaling over $2.4 million. The ANG order, comprised of LRAD 500X-MMT helicopter mounted systems, follows last year’s $2.4 million LRAD 360XL-MID mobile mass notification kits ANG order. The LRAD air-to-ground communication systems will be mounted on HH-60G Pave Hawk search and rescue helicopters based in Arkansas, California, and New York.
Additionally, the Company received orders from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, and Army National Guard to support U.S. and allied operations in the European, Pacific, and Caribbean regions. The LRAD systems will be used for perimeter security at sensitive military sites, internal communications at live fire training ranges, and wide area communications during disaster and emergency response operations.
“Recently certified safe for flight by the ANG, the LRAD 500X-MMT significantly enhances air-to-ground communication for search and rescue operations and other Air National Guard missions,” commented Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of LRAD Corporation. “LRAD systems provide the U.S. Military critical communication and escalation of force capabilities for its many missions throughout the world.”
Featuring an integrated rechargeable power pack and adjustable mount that fits in most medium and large helicopters*, the LRAD 500X-MMT mounts quickly and is easily removed following mission completion. Completely self-contained and self-powered, the LRAD 500X-MMT broadcasts voice messages that are clearly heard and understood over rotor wash and background noise out to 2,000 meters.
View video of the LRAD 500X-MMT here: https://www.lradx.com/video/lrad-500x-mmt-air-ground-communication-system/
* Compatible with most medium/large commercial and military helicopters including Sikorsky H-60, S-76, H-92, and H-3; Bell UH-1, 204/5, and 214; Eurocopter AS330, 332, and 365; and Agusta Westland AW139.
About LRAD Corporation
The Company's proprietary Long Range Acoustic Devices®, advanced ONE VOICE® mass notification systems, and innovative Genasys™ mass messaging solutions are designed to enable users to safely hail and warn, inform and direct, prevent misunderstandings, determine intent, establish large safety zones, resolve uncertain situations, and save lives.
LRAD systems are in service in 72 countries around the world in diverse applications including mass notification defense, law enforcement and public safety, homeland and border security, critical infrastructure protection, fire rescue and emergency management, maritime and port security, and wildlife control and preservation. For more information, please visit LRAD.com.
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