Highlights:

·         Economical radio fully complies with the FCC narrowbanding mandate.

·         Powerful mission-critical radio operates in VHF P25 conventional and analog modes.

·         Compact radio is capable of migrating from wideband to narrowband and offering the latest features and accessories.

MELBOURNE, FL/LAS VEGAS, NV, February 22, 2012 (IWCE, Booth #5025) – Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS), an international communications and information technology company, has introduced its XG-25TM portable radio for public safety and mission-critical radio users.  The XG-25 operates in VHF Project 25 (P25) conventional and analog modes, and in both narrowband and wideband frequencies.

“The Harris XG-25 portable radio is an economical solution that allows users to meet the fast approaching FCC narrowbanding mandate without sacrificing the functionality and dependability that is expected of a Harris radio,” said Steve Marschilok, president, Harris Public Safety and Professional Communications.  The rugged XG-25 radio provides mission-critical users with improved audio quality, Bluetooth® wireless connectivity, a large, easy-to-read screen and a lightweight design.  The XG-25 in the VHF band split (136-174 MHz) will begin shipping in May 2012 with a complete complement of accessories suited to meet a wide variety of mission-critical users’ needs and requirements. It is a P25 Phase 2-ready radio.

The XG-25 radio is capable of operating on the most advanced P25 conventional systems, including voted and linear simulcast systems.  The radio also offers a rich P25 conventional feature set, which includes group, individual and emergency call capabilities, packet data, Over-the-Air-Programming (OTAP), status message and GPS.  In analog mode, the XG-25 supports traditional signaling protocols such as GE Star© and MDC1200.

In public safety and professional communications<http://www.pspc.harris.com/> Harris is a leading supplier of assured communications® systems and equipment for public safety, federal, utility, commercial and transportation markets — with products ranging from the most advanced IP voice and data networks, to next-generation, secure public safety-grade LTE (Long-Term Evolution) solutions for voice, video and data applications, to industry leading multiband, multimode radios.  Harris has more than 80 years of experience in public safety and professional communications and supports over 500 systems around the world.

About Harris Corporation
Harris is an international communications and information technology company serving government and commercial markets in more than 150 countries.  Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, the company has approximately $6 billion of annual revenue and about 17,000 employees — including nearly 7,000 engineers and scientists.  Harris is dedicated to developing best-in-class assured communications® products, systems, and services.  Additional information about Harris Corporation is available at www.harris.com