SAN DIEGO, Dec. 11, 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 a $1.1 million follow-on acoustic hailing device (“AHD”) order for the United States Air Force (“USAF”). The order includes LRAD 500X-RE systems, LRAD 100X MAG-HS Kits, and accessories.
“USAF security forces will utilize the LRAD systems and accessories for law enforcement, entry control points, and perimeter security at domestic and international Air Force bases,” remarked Richard S. Danforth, Chief Executive Officer of LRAD Corporation. “LRAD is the U.S. Military’s AHD of choice. In calendar 2018, we have announced more than $19 million of AHD and mass notification orders for U.S. government and defense organizations.”
Compact, lightweight and designed for applications ranging from fixed security installations to mid-sized vehicles and vessels, the LRAD 500X-RE easily mounts and transports to provide defense personnel unparalleled long-range communication and safe, scalable non-kinetic escalation of force.
The LRAD 100X MAG-HS Kit consists of an LRAD 100X with a high-strength magnetic mount, LRAD Wireless Kit for remote operation and other accessories that provide operators with the flexibility to use the system in a wide range of scenarios. Self-contained, portable, and featuring an extended voice broadcast range out to 600 meters, the LRAD 100X ensures voice messages are clearly heard and understood. LRAD’s optimized driver, waveguide and power efficiency technologies enable several hours of continuous communication from a single battery charge.
About LRAD Corporation
The Company’s proprietary Long Range Acoustic Devices® and advanced Genasys™ mass notification systems and mobile alert 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, public safety, homeland and border security, critical infrastructure protection, fire rescue, incident management, maritime and port security, and wildlife control and preservation. For more information, please visit LRAD.com.
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CONTACT: Company Contact E. Brian Harvey Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets 858.753.8974 ebharvey@lrad.com