Introducing the WX1200D 1.2M antenna system, the SPA 12PA fixed-base VSAT communications antenna and the SF750A small-footprint auto-deploy system  

BURLINGTON, Iowa – (March 14, 2011) – Winegard Company, a leader and innovator in mobile satellite and antenna solutions, will be showing off its latest satellite antenna product offering for energy and other enterprise applications at the Satellite 2011 Exhibition March 15 through 17 at Booth #395 in the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C.

The SPA 12PA is Winegard's flagship semi-permanent auto-acquire system.
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Winegard Company’s Special Products Division has answered the need for a robust two-way VSAT satellite communications system designed for the rigorous conditions of the energy and emergency response industries with the new SPA 12PA. With an improved reflector, the SPA 12PA, which will be featured at the show, offers increased stability while remaining durable with heavy-duty features and scalability.

Winegard’s next-generation WX series of auto-aimers offers more elevation and azimuth resolution for better fine peaking, and incorporates a mounting option for an oversized BUC (block up-converter) to achieve higher data rates when necessary. At Satellite 2011, Winegard will feature the WX1200D — Winegard’s flagship auto-deploy system. The WX1200D antenna uses the strongest, most rugged actuators and motors in the industry, allowing for maximum reliability in extreme environments and providing the fastest acquisition times in the market and auto-acquisition of the target satellite.

Also at Satellite 2011, Winegard will display its superior small-footprint auto-deploy system, the SF750A. The SF750A’s modular design is ideal for oil and gas applications, where conserving footprint is necessary and height is not an issue. With a simple, single-button operation system, the SF750A is easy to use and requires no external PC and provides multiple deployment sensors for quick signal acquisition, including a built-in DVB receiver, GPS antenna and compass and tilt sensors.

Winegard’s cutting-edge satellites are fully integrated with a built-in touch screen and are capable of integrating with virtually any service platform in the industry, including modems from iDirect, Hughes, Comtech, Gilat, Viasat and Nera, among others.

“While product performance is critical, customer service is equally as important to our customers,” said Brent Guffey, Special Products director, sales and marketing. “We provide less than a one-week turnaround for repairs in the U.S. with most two-way system replacements available overnight. And our 24/7, toll-free call center provides immediate response to our customers’ critical concerns in the field.”

Visit Winegard in Booth #395 at Satellite 2011 for a complete look at the latest Winegard Special Products Division line of products. For more information about the Winegard Special Products Division and its satellite antenna offering, visit www.winegardspecialproducts.com or contact the 24-hour call center at 1-877-704-1112.

About Winegard Special Products

Winegard Special Products is a division of the Winegard Company of Burlington, Iowa. Winegard has built a worldwide reputation based on an unwavering commitment to innovation and continuous improvement in the quality, cost and delivery of its products, services and processes. Winegard employs more than 450 highly skilled, dedicated professionals, some of whom have 20, 30 and even 40 years with the company.

Winegard currently manufactures a wide array of products in five distinct product lines:

Special Products: Two-way VSAT satellite communications systems for the enterprise, energy, and emergency response industries in 0.84 meter, 0.96 meter, 1.2 meter and 1.8 meter configurations.

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.