BURLINGTON, Iowa – (February 18, 2009) – Winegard Company’s TRAV’LER Automatic Multi-Satellite TV Antennas were named 2008 Best New Product of the Year by NTP Distribution at NTP’s 2009 Annual Conference in Austin, TX.

TRAV’LER was chosen for its ability to view up to five satellites at the same time with unmatched signal strength, the lowest travel height on the market, maximum HD capabilities and easy to use functionality - just like home systems, according to NTP.

“It is a great honor to have our TRAV’LER satellite antenna series named product of the year,” said Aaron Engberg, director, mobile products, Winegard. “We strive every day to produce quality products for RVers, and this is a testament that we are achieving that goal. We are very proud to receive this award.” 

About NTP Distribution

For over 40 years, NTP Distribution, headquartered in Wilsonville, OR, has been serving the RV industry by distributing the best in parts, supplies and accessories to our dealer partners. Founded by Wallace J. Lewis as Northwest Trailer Parts in 1962, NTP has grown along with the RV industry. Today the company has more than 200 employees, four major warehouses, and two satellite operations across the U.S.

About Winegard

Winegard Company has been manufacturing quality television and radio reception products for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Burlington, Iowa, Winegard enjoys a worldwide reputation that is based on many industry “firsts,” including the all-channel “Yagi” TV antenna, 82-channel antenna, antenna mounted preamplifiers, antenna amplifiers, the anodizing process, perforated aluminum satellite antenna and the RV television antenna, among others. Winegard Company currently manufactures and markets four distinct product lines:

• Mobile Television Reception Products: Recreational vehicle, truck, marine, and automotive applications. Digital and HD satellite TV antennas ranging from manual crank-up models to fully automatic stationary and in-motion systems with GPS/DVB. DTV and HDTV bi-directional and omni-directional over-the-air antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
• Satellite TV Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter, including mounts and accessories.
• Over-the-Air DTV/HDTV Antennas: DTV and HDTV VHF/UHF/FM TV Antenna Systems, Distribution and Preamplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
• Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
  
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