The EQAM-400 product accepts high definition (HD) content received by satellite via its IP Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) input, adds content protection by utilizing Pro:Idiom™ encryption, and QAM modulates it for distribution over standard coax networks. The EdgeQAM product further enhances Blonder Tongue’s portfolio of high definition and standard definition digital encoders developed over the past year. World Cinema’s purchase commitment does not apply to future EdgeQAM product releases unrelated to the EQAM-400 application, several of which, are presently in development and expected to be released this year.

“We are very pleased to have received this significant order for the EQAM-400 from World Cinema, one of the premier providers of television programming to the hospitality market. Development of this product has been a priority in Blonder Tongue’s R&D strategy this past year, a strategy that has been fully validated by the World Cinema purchase,” said Bob Palle, President of Blonder Tongue. “This purchase commitment, along with the system’s other ancillary products, could result in as much as $8 Million of product sales during 2010,” he added.

“We’re sold on the EQAM-400 technology as the best solution for our application. With it, we can offer as many HD channels as our clients desire to offer to their guests,” stated Mark Hunker, World Cinema, Inc. Senior Vice President.

About Blonder Tongue (www.blondertongue.com)

Blonder Tongue Laboratories, Inc. provides professional solutions for content contribution, distribution and video delivery to the home or business serving cable, broadcast, satellite, IPTV, institutional and professional video markets. With nearly 60 years of experience, the company designs, manufactures, sells and supports an equipment portfolio of digital and core analog video solutions, as well as high speed data and telephony for distribution over coax, fiber and IP networks.

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