�• Syntonics�’ Quality Management System is registered to ISO 9001-2008 by BSi Management Systems, the U.S. af liate of the British Standards Institute.

�• Defense Contracts Audit Agency (DCAA) approves Syntonics�’ accounting system.

�• Defense Security Service (DSS)

administers Syntonics�’ security clearances.

�• National Security Agency (NSA) issues Syntonics�’ COMSEC account.

Syntonics innovates and manufactures specialty RF

communications equipment and accessories, notably

RF-over-fi ber products and innovative antennas.

Leading edge RF technologies are developed through

partnerships with world-class laboratories and

universities. Syntonics’ Quality Management System,

registered under ISO 9001-2008, ensures quality

products on time, every time.

Profi le

Syntonics develops and manufactures RF-over-fiber electro-optic communication systems and innovative antennas for communications applications. Founded in 1999, Syntonics�’ management team has decades of experience in aerospace engineering, technology development projects, and product manufacturing. Our vision is to be the world�’s premier RF-over-Fiber systems company and a leading innovator in antennas and other RF products and technologies.

Syntonics maximizes its capabilities by partnering with world-class laboratories and universities including:

�• ElectroScience Laboratory of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

�• Experimental Mechanics of Materials Laboratory at The Ohio State University

�• University of Maryland MEMS and Micro uidics Laboratory

Partial List of Customers

U.S. Government: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Special Operations Command, Missile Defense Agency, FBI, others. Prime Contractors: Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, AAR Brown International, BAE Systems, others. International: Canadian Department of National Defence, UK Royal Marines, Polish Army, Israel Defense Force, French Army.

Partial List of Government Sponsors of R&D Projects at Syntonics

Air Force Of ce of Scienti c Research (AFOSR) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC)Joint Program Executive Of ce Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS)Missile Defense Agency (MDA)Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)Naval Air Systems Command (NAWAIR)Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD)Naval Surface Warfare Command (NSWC) CarderockNaval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division NewportOf ce of Naval Research (ONR)Space and Naval Warfare System Command (SPAWAR)SPAWAR System Command-Paci c (SSC-Paci c)Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Oct2011

COMMUNICATION INNOVATIONS IN THE RF DOMAINSYNTONICS PROVIDES ADVANCED RF-OVER-FIBER SYSTEMS AND INNOVATIVE RF TECHNOLOGIES FOR MILITARY, CIVIL, AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS

SYNTONICS LLC410.884.0500 �• www.SyntonicsCorp.com9160 Red Branch Road �• Columbia, Maryland �• USA 21045-2002

SYNTONICS LLC410.884.0500 �• www.SyntonicsCorp.com9160 Red Branch Road �• Columbia, Maryland �• USA 21045-2002

FORAX™ RF-over-Fiber Communication Systems:

A new capability for net-centric warfare

The FORAX (Fiber Optic Remote Antenna eXtension) RF- over- ber system connects radios to remote antennas at distances up to 10-km and more. Initially developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command, FORAX applications include: Fixed and mobile command posts; Secure EMI-tight spaces; Distributed antenna systems for tunnel, basement and campus installations.

FORAX enables users to position their radios without regard to the antenna location. Tactically, FORAX moves emanating antennas away from the command post (CP), reducing RF emissions and enhancing the electronic covertness and survivability of the CP while moving expensive equipment closer to the maintenance team. Moving the radios off of �“Radio Hill�” and into the CP decreases risk to personnel and costly equipment, decreases time for CP set-up, and lowers maintenance reaction times.

FORAX-HARC “Aerial Layer” Communication Systems:Implementing the aerial layer using aerostats and tower tops

Lightweight FORAX-HARC (High Antennas for Radio Communications) systems enable a tethered aerostat or tall tower to carry communications antennas, implementing a high bandwidth �“aerial layer�” that reaches the tactical edge. HARC enables almost any line-of-sight communication radio �— military and public safety, VHF to UHF to cellular frequencies �— to use high remote antennas.

Using HARC, users can communicate out to the high antenna�’s visual horizon, talking over terrain features and down into �“urban canyons.�” Radios stay securely and conveniently in the command post; only the antennas are elevated on the aerostat or tower. Network throughput is not degraded by intermediate radio hops.

The HARC system has two major components:

�• A ground-based Radio Interface Unit (RIU) is collocated with the radios in the CP. An optical ber runs from the RIU to the AIU via the aerostat�’s tether.

�• A lightweight Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) is installed on the aerostat or tower top, usually with lightweight high-performance antennas also supplied by Syntonics.

HARC systems have own on PTDS, PGSS, RAID and other aerostats and are deployed on active duty today.

PARCA™ Software-Defi ned Antenna:

Reconfi gurable Antenna under Software Control

Syntonics is developing Pixel-Addressable Recon gurable Conformal Antenna (PARCA) technology that uses pixelated phased-array structures to recon gure frequency, polarization, and beam pointing in real-time under software control. PARCA is intended for conformal, multi-band, electronically steerable antennas in high-power jamming and SATCOM on the move communications applications.

Passive Wireless Sensing (PaWS)

Wireless Equipment Health Monitoring... from Inside the Equipment!

Syntonics is developing a passive wireless system, powered by harvested microwave energy, that uses surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices as sensing elements. Dozens of passive sensors operating simultaneously collect 50 kHz dynamic data. An external transceiver delivers a conventional data stream for remote data collection and analysis. Sensors can be installed in rotating or inaccessible locations. PaWS technology is ideal for equipment health monitoring (EHM), machinery development testing, and jet engine development testing.

Tactical Antennas:

High Performance for Handheld Radios

RF communications with handheld radios can suffer from the poor performance of broadband �“rubber ducky�” antennas. Syntonics has developed a suite of antennas that are tactically rugged and sized to t in a rucksack or leg pouch. These innovative antennas are:

�• Rugged, impervious to water, dirt, sand�• Silent and fast to deploy, operate, and pack�• Extremely lightweight and small�• High gain; talk four times further than with �“rubber ducky�”

broadband antennas

FORAX-SC2Connects two TACSAT radios to their antennas up to 10-km away and more.

FORAX-LOSConnects one to four UHF TACSAT radios; one radio also has 30-512 MHz line-of-sight (LOS) capability at 10W.

Radio Interface Unit (RIU) Ampli er Interface Unit (AIU)

At the radio site, the radios�’ antenna ports are connected to a FORAX RIU; FORAX-SC2 model illustrated.

At the antenna site, up to 10-km and more away, antennas are connected to the FORAX AIU.

Optical Fiber Cable

FORAX-HARC HARC systems are available for most tactical commmunications radios. Lightweight form factors and high-performance antennas are available for all aerostats including PTDS, PGSS, RAID, and others.

FORAX-RM Modular rack-mount system connects most military radios to their antenna up to 10-km away (and more by special order). Modules include HF, SINCGARS, VHF, UHF, UHF DAMA TACSAT, HAVEQUICK, EPLRS, SADL, ANW2, WNW, SRW, GPS.

FORAX™ RF-over-Fiber Communication Systems:

A new capability for net-centric warfare

The FORAX (Fiber Optic Remote Antenna eXtension) RF- over- ber system connects radios to remote antennas at distances up to 10-km and more. Initially developed for the U.S. Special Operations Command, FORAX applications include: Fixed and mobile command posts; Secure EMI-tight spaces; Distributed antenna systems for tunnel, basement and campus installations.

FORAX enables users to position their radios without regard to the antenna location. Tactically, FORAX moves emanating antennas away from the command post (CP), reducing RF emissions and enhancing the electronic covertness and survivability of the CP while moving expensive equipment closer to the maintenance team. Moving the radios off of �“Radio Hill�” and into the CP decreases risk to personnel and costly equipment, decreases time for CP set-up, and lowers maintenance reaction times.

FORAX-HARC “Aerial Layer” Communication Systems:Implementing the aerial layer using aerostats and tower tops

Lightweight FORAX-HARC (High Antennas for Radio Communications) systems enable a tethered aerostat or tall tower to carry communications antennas, implementing a high bandwidth �“aerial layer�” that reaches the tactical edge. HARC enables almost any line-of-sight communication radio �— military and public safety, VHF to UHF to cellular frequencies �— to use high remote antennas.

Using HARC, users can communicate out to the high antenna�’s visual horizon, talking over terrain features and down into �“urban canyons.�” Radios stay securely and conveniently in the command post; only the antennas are elevated on the aerostat or tower. Network throughput is not degraded by intermediate radio hops.

The HARC system has two major components:

�• A ground-based Radio Interface Unit (RIU) is collocated with the radios in the CP. An optical ber runs from the RIU to the AIU via the aerostat�’s tether.

�• A lightweight Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) is installed on the aerostat or tower top, usually with lightweight high-performance antennas also supplied by Syntonics.

HARC systems have own on PTDS, PGSS, RAID and other aerostats and are deployed on active duty today.

PARCA™ Software-Defi ned Antenna:

Reconfi gurable Antenna under Software Control

Syntonics is developing Pixel-Addressable Recon gurable Conformal Antenna (PARCA) technology that uses pixelated phased-array structures to recon gure frequency, polarization, and beam pointing in real-time under software control. PARCA is intended for conformal, multi-band, electronically steerable antennas in high-power jamming and SATCOM on the move communications applications.

Passive Wireless Sensing (PaWS)

Wireless Equipment Health Monitoring... from Inside the Equipment!

Syntonics is developing a passive wireless system, powered by harvested microwave energy, that uses surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices as sensing elements. Dozens of passive sensors operating simultaneously collect 50 kHz dynamic data. An external transceiver delivers a conventional data stream for remote data collection and analysis. Sensors can be installed in rotating or inaccessible locations. PaWS technology is ideal for equipment health monitoring (EHM), machinery development testing, and jet engine development testing.

Tactical Antennas:

High Performance for Handheld Radios

RF communications with handheld radios can suffer from the poor performance of broadband �“rubber ducky�” antennas. Syntonics has developed a suite of antennas that are tactically rugged and sized to t in a rucksack or leg pouch. These innovative antennas are:

�• Rugged, impervious to water, dirt, sand�• Silent and fast to deploy, operate, and pack�• Extremely lightweight and small�• High gain; talk four times further than with �“rubber ducky�”

broadband antennas

FORAX-SC2Connects two TACSAT radios to their antennas up to 10-km away and more.

FORAX-LOSConnects one to four UHF TACSAT radios; one radio also has 30-512 MHz line-of-sight (LOS) capability at 10W.

Radio Interface Unit (RIU) Ampli er Interface Unit (AIU)

At the radio site, the radios�’ antenna ports are connected to a FORAX RIU; FORAX-SC2 model illustrated.

At the antenna site, up to 10-km and more away, antennas are connected to the FORAX AIU.

Optical Fiber Cable

FORAX-HARC HARC systems are available for most tactical commmunications radios. Lightweight form factors and high-performance antennas are available for all aerostats including PTDS, PGSS, RAID, and others.

FORAX-RM Modular rack-mount system connects most military radios to their antenna up to 10-km away (and more by special order). Modules include HF, SINCGARS, VHF, UHF, UHF DAMA TACSAT, HAVEQUICK, EPLRS, SADL, ANW2, WNW, SRW, GPS.

�• Syntonics�’ Quality Management System is registered to ISO 9001-2008 by BSi Management Systems, the U.S. af liate of the British Standards Institute.

�• Defense Contracts Audit Agency (DCAA) approves Syntonics�’ accounting system.

�• Defense Security Service (DSS)

administers Syntonics�’ security clearances.

�• National Security Agency (NSA) issues Syntonics�’ COMSEC account.

Syntonics innovates and manufactures specialty RF

communications equipment and accessories, notably

RF-over-fi ber products and innovative antennas.

Leading edge RF technologies are developed through

partnerships with world-class laboratories and

universities. Syntonics’ Quality Management System,

registered under ISO 9001-2008, ensures quality

products on time, every time.

Profi le

Syntonics develops and manufactures RF-over-fiber electro-optic communication systems and innovative antennas for communications applications. Founded in 1999, Syntonics�’ management team has decades of experience in aerospace engineering, technology development projects, and product manufacturing. Our vision is to be the world�’s premier RF-over-Fiber systems company and a leading innovator in antennas and other RF products and technologies.

Syntonics maximizes its capabilities by partnering with world-class laboratories and universities including:

�• ElectroScience Laboratory of The Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

�• Experimental Mechanics of Materials Laboratory at The Ohio State University

�• University of Maryland MEMS and Micro uidics Laboratory

Partial List of Customers

U.S. Government: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Special Operations Command, Missile Defense Agency, FBI, others. Prime Contractors: Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics, Harris Corporation, AAR Brown International, BAE Systems, others. International: Canadian Department of National Defence, UK Royal Marines, Polish Army, Israel Defense Force, French Army.

Partial List of Government Sponsors of R&D Projects at Syntonics

Air Force Of ce of Scienti c Research (AFOSR) Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL)Communications-Electronics Research, Development, and Engineering Center (CERDEC)Joint Program Executive Of ce Joint Tactical Radio System (JPEO JTRS)Missile Defense Agency (MDA)Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA)Naval Air Systems Command (NAWAIR)Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD)Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD)Naval Surface Warfare Command (NSWC) CarderockNaval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division NewportOf ce of Naval Research (ONR)Space and Naval Warfare System Command (SPAWAR)SPAWAR System Command-Paci c (SSC-Paci c)Technical Support Working Group (TSWG) U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)

Oct2011

COMMUNICATION INNOVATIONS IN THE RF DOMAINSYNTONICS PROVIDES ADVANCED RF-OVER-FIBER SYSTEMS AND INNOVATIVE RF TECHNOLOGIES FOR MILITARY, CIVIL, AND INDUSTRIAL MARKETS

SYNTONICS LLC410.884.0500 �• www.SyntonicsCorp.com9160 Red Branch Road �• Columbia, Maryland �• USA 21045-2002

SYNTONICS LLC410.884.0500 �• www.SyntonicsCorp.com9160 Red Branch Road �• Columbia, Maryland �• USA 21045-2002