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New Satellite Distribution Box And Satellite Distribution Amplifier, Two Of Three New Products Introduced At CEDIA EXPO 2003 By PACE Electronics And Winegard Company Selected By CEDIA Daily Editors On Their Hot 50 For 2003
The Satellite Distribution Box, Which Includes The Satellite Distribution Amplifier, Was Designed To Be Installed With The New Stacked LNB To Drastically Reduce On-Site Installation Time And Expense For Multi-Dwelling and Large Home Installations, Making Them Simple Plug-and-Play Operations
Burlington, Iowa, August 28, 2003. Pace Electronics and Winegard Company will introduce at CEDIA Expo 2003, three new products developed for residential and commercial Installers. These include a Stacked LNB, a Satellite Distribution Box and Satellite Distribution Amplifier. Bob Howell, Director of the Distribution Systems/Off-Air Antenna Business Group at Winegard says “All three products were made in the USA by Winegard and are designed to be installed together, making the installation process user-friendly, seamless, quick, problem-free and more profitable for installers. We are very excited about these products being picked by the CEDIA Editors as Hot 50 products for 2003”.
Mac Slocum, Managing Editor CE Pro, TecHome Builder said “The Hot 50 products, selected by the editors of CEDIA Daily, represent the most significant new offerings at the CEDIA EXPO”.
PACE Electronics, one of the largest commercial distributors in the U.S. is DIRECTV‘s largest master system operator. PACE’s new Installers Source division is under contract to supply installation products to a network of over 8,000 installers and plans to offer these 3 new products to their customer base across the nation. PACE developed their own web site where these installers can order products directly for quick shipping. PACE also supports MDU installers with training and certification for DIRECTV installations. Kent Whitney, Vice President at PACE said “The Stacked LNB and Satellite Distribution Box, working together, are very critical for the distribution of entire buildings and is the only feasible choice in the apartment environment to use multiple receivers or to address home theatre applications with multiple outlets. In a single family home environment, this Stacked LNB allows us to make every outlet in the home DIRECTV ready. We are very pleased here at PACE that these products were chosen for recognition by CEDIA’s editors”.
Bob Howell said “By satisfying the commercial and MDU demand for stacked technology, these new products will greatly reduce installation problems and thereby increases their profits. Mr. Whitney added, “The SK-0203 Stacked LNB provides an output which is combined on one coax cable for use with any wide-band receiver. The configuration accommodates one cable installations requiring less time and making it easier to install for multiple receivers without the necessity of multi-switches or the need for a Stacker/De-stacker configuration. The Stacked LNB is uniquely suited for single-run retrofits”.
Morrie Eisenman of Dinamo Entertainment said "My MDU installations have never been easier! A Stacked System allows us to activate multiple receivers in an apartment with only one cable. I also believe that Stacked Technology for Home Theater is the wave of the future." Robert Kirkpatrick at All Digital Satellite said "The Stacked LNB introduced by your company was a dream come true! The time and expense needed for Multi-Dwelling and large home installs has been drastically reduced. Thanks for making life easier and for an ROI that makes sense.”
Another of Pace and Winegard’s three new products, that caught the attention of CEDIA Daily Editors for 2003, was the DA-2050 Satellite Distribution Amplifier. Designed to work with the Stacked LNB, it has been built with a constant output level, an automatic level control feature that eliminates signal strength fluctuations in long cable runs. It is also equipped with a switched 18 VDC output to power the Stacked LNB, eliminating the need for any additional power source and can be cascaded up to five amplifiers for long runs.
Another HOT FIFTY product is the LDB-16 Distribution Box; equipped with both Satellite and Off-Air Antenna inputs. The DA-2050 Distribution Amplifier in the box amplifies the stacked signal
which is combined with a passive off-air signal, then the combined signals are split to16 outputs.
When installed together the SK-0203 Stacked LNB and the LDB-16 Satellite Distribution Box provide for a user friendly installation process.
About PACE Electronics
PACE Electronics, headquartered in Rochester, MN has 50 employees and offers programming support for DIRECTV, including support for about 750 operators and service based companies that market and install DIRECTV satellite services in apartment complexes. PACE locations include Rochester MN, Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo NY, Pensacola, FL and a new location in Reno, NV. These 5 locations will cover the entire US and allow two-day shipping anywhere in the country.
About Winegard
Since 1954, Winegard has been an innovative leader in antenna design technology and manufacturing techniques, backed by outstanding service after the sale. The company covers every phase of design, testing, manufacturing, customized packaging, and processing of antennas. Winegard’s products are built in the U.S. in their 250,000 square foot facility. The Company does almost everything in-house - Roll steel - Injection molding - Small and large press forms – E- coat and Powder coat. Equally important, the company builds electronic components and circuits, using their fully automated surface mount (pick and place) technology virtually eliminating the expense and poor quality associated with “hand placed electronic components”.
Winegard remains committed to continuous improvement in the quality, cost and delivery of its products and services to effectively meet all of its’ customer’s needs. The Company currently designs and manufactures more than 1,000 different products in four product lines distributed in all states and worldwide, including:
- Satellite Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter, including mounts and accessories
- Mobile Television Reception Products: Recreational vehicle, truck, marine, and automotive applications. Satellite systems ranging from manual crank-up models to automatic satellite tracking systems with GPS/DVB. Off-air antennas including bi-directional and omni-directional VHF/UHF/FM antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
- Off-Air Antennas: From DC to 5.8 gigs VHF/UHF/FM/AM Antenna Systems, Distribution and Preamplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories
- Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Kent Whitney or Robert Howell, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to msher@winegard.com
 
Contact: Michael Sherman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 319-754-0604
Cell Phone: 901-351-9861
Email: msher@winegard.com
PACE Electronics and Winegard Company Join Forces to Market New Products To 8,000 Installers
To Satisfy Multi-Dwelling-Unit Demand, Greatly Reduce Installation Problems, Provide Shorter On-site Installation Time and Increase Profits, PACE and Winegard Developed A New Stacked LNB and Line Distribution Box, Which Includes A New Distribution Amplifier With Constant Output Levels
Burlington, Iowa, July 31, 2003. PACE Electronics, one of the largest commercial distributors for head-end gear in the U.S. and DIRECTV ‘s largest master system operator has joined forces with Winegard Company, the innovative leader in antenna design technology and manufacturing techniques for 49 years, to provide several new products to their customer base of over 8,000 installers across the nation. These are quality products, made in the US, which Vern Swedin, UR On Director of Business Development at PACE says is “totally appreciated by our customers.”
He went on to say, “Over the last two years, some manufacturers have tried to cut out the middleman in our industry like us. The marketing process use to be a chain, starting with manufacturers, then to distributors, retailers and then customers. In the last two years manufacturer direct to customer relationships have been forged, cutting out not only PACE, but also retailers and operators. At the same time, spurred on by a new, heightened level of competitiveness which I attribute to the down economy” Mr. Swedin went on to say,” other distributors went to China, Taiwan, Spain and Mexico to source product and began to sell directly to end users. That forced manufacturers to do the same thing. These imported products were of poor quality and since 9/11, have been difficult to ship.”
Vern and Kent Whitney, Vice President at PACE reacted to the possibility of losing some of their operator base to these import strategies by focusing on their operator base relationships and servicing these accounts locally. Some manufacturers have been saying “who cares” said Kent, “sell distributors, operators or retailers these imported products, at the cheapest price possible and let the customer worry about the quality”. PACE thought this was a huge mistake and wanted to stand their ground, support the operator base and provide quality products from the US. And they reasoned that the way to do this was with a manufacturing partner.
Winegard had just begun production of a new Stacked LNB aimed directly at the residential/commercial install markets. The SK-0203 Stacked LNB provides a 13VDC output from 950MHz to 1450MHz and an 18VDC output from 1550 MHz to 2050MHz transponders. This “stacked” output is combined on one coax cable for use with any wide-band receiver. Mr. Whitney said “The commercial and multi-dwelling (MDU) marketplace has a pent-up demand for this stacked technology. It’s the only feasible choice we have to allow tenants in the apartment environment to use multiple receivers.” The configuration accommodates one cable installations requiring less time and making it easier to install for multiple receivers without the necessity of multi-switches or the need for a Stacker/De-stacker configuration.
“Another side of Winegard’s relationship with PACE is their valued input. PACE brings to Winegard their experience and knowledge in identifying the challenges involved with installations in MDUs” said Bob Howell, Director, Distribution Systems/Off-Air Antenna Business Group at Winegard. Throughout a 30 year relationship, PACE has worked hand-in-hand with Winegard to develop new products for the entire installation/distribution base. Mr. Howell continued, “This strategic alliance and input from PACE has resulted most recently in two new products, the PACE DA-2050 Satellite Distribution Amplifier and the new PACE LDB-16 L-Band Distribution Box. Both of these new products were manufactured to make MDU installations simple “plug-and-play” operations, greatly reducing installation problems and providing shorter on-site installation time and increased profits.”
The DA-2050 Distribution Amplifier has been built with a -45dBm to -20dBm per channel input level with a constant output level of 0dBm to -1dBm and a noise figure of 3.8dB. It is also equipped with a switched 18VD.C.output to power the Stacked LNB and can be cascaded up to five amplifiers for long runs.
The LDB-16 is equipped with both Satellite and Off-Air Antenna inputs, and includes the new DA-2050 Distribution Amplifier with 16 amplified stacked/off-air signal outputs for multiple runs. When installed together the SK-0203 Stacked LNB and the LDB-16 L-Band Distribution Box provide for a “user friendly”, “plug-and-play” installation process with less install time and increased profitability. Mr. Whitney said “this box will create a plug and play atmosphere for a seamless installation, especially considering the automatic level control feature and performance will be enhanced.”
With the addition of these two new products, Winegard had been weighing strategies for penetrating this MDU market segment. “We wanted to access the huge installer/dealer base, but wanted to move a number of units in a relatively short time,” said Mr. Howell, “We had to make the decision on spending time, money and other resources on the launch of these new products, especially our new Stacked LNB or find a partner. The joint venture with PACE Electronics was the perfect solution”.
From Winegard’s perspective, PACE was well placed to move large numbers of the new Stacked LNBs through Installers nationwide along with electronic specialty stores. PACE’s new Installers Source division is under contract to supply installation products to a network of over 8,000 installers. PACE developed their own web site where these installers can order products directly for quick shipping. The companies PACE sells to, their customers, are primarily MDU installers which PACE supports, trains and certifies for DIRECTV installations.
“PACE looks at this joint venture with Winegard as truly unique, a revelation as to how PACE can work in the future with partners.” Mr. Swedin said and continued,” PACE wants to be looked at as a partner in the marketplace; we really feel this way”.
Mr. Whitney added, “The Stacked LNB is a proven product that went out of production and attempts to replace it with stand-alone devices were somewhat cumbersome. The Stacked LNB was and is a very critical source for the distribution of entire buildings or home theatre applications with multiple outlets. In a single family home environment, this Stacked LNB allows us to make every outlet in the home DIRECTV ready”. He went on to say, “Reaction from the marketplace indicates that this new LNB, has been very well received”, adding “the performance is outstanding and the product in demand. We’re excited and so are our customers.”
About PACE Electronics
PACE Electronics, headquartered in Rochester, MN has 50 employees and offers programming support for DIRECTV, including support for about 750 operators and service based companies that market and install DIRECTV satellite services in apartment complexes. PACE presently has 4 locations in Rochester MN, Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo NY and Pensacola, FL with a new location opening in Reno, NV on July 1st. These 5 locations will cover the entire US and allow 2 day shipping anywhere in the country
About Winegard
Winegard Company was founded in 1954 in Burlington Iowa by John Winegard. He began designing outdoor TV antennas in 1948 to receive a signal from TV station WBKB (now WBBM) broadcasting from Chicago, two hundred miles east and north of Burlington. Winegard Company, now led by his son, Randy Winegard, continues to make major contributions to the television and radio reception industry.
Winegard Company is a leading manufacturer of quality television reception products, and consistently meets the challenges of the ever-changing electronics market. The Company remains committed to continuous improvement in quality, cost, delivery, and service to meet customer needs. Winegard currently has over 1000 products in four product lines, distributed in all states and worldwide.
- Satellite Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter, including mounts and accessories
- Mobile Television Reception Products: Recreational vehicle, truck, marine, and automotive applications. Satellite systems ranging from manual crank-up models to automatic satellite tracking systems with GPS/DVB. Off-air antennas including bi-directional and omni-directional VHF/UHF/FM antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
- Off-Air Antennas: From DC to 5.8 gigs VHF/UHF/FM/AM Antenna Systems, Distribution and Preamplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories
- Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Kent Whitney or Robert Howell, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to msher@winegard.com
 
Contact: Michael Sherman FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tel. 319-754-0604
Cell Phone: 901-351-9861
Email: msher@winegard.com
New Satellite Distribution Box And Satellite Distribution Amplifier, Two Of Three New Products Introduced At CEDIA EXPO 2003 By PACE Electronics And Winegard Company Selected By CEDIA Daily Editors On Their Hot 50 For 2003
The Satellite Distribution Box, Which Includes The Satellite Distribution Amplifier, Was Designed To Be Installed With The New Stacked LNB To Drastically Reduce On-Site Installation Time And Expense For Multi-Dwelling and Large Home Installations, Making Them Simple Plug-and-Play Operations
Burlington, Iowa, August 28, 2003. Pace Electronics and Winegard Company will introduce at CEDIA Expo 2003, three new products developed for residential and commercial Installers. These include a Stacked LNB, a Satellite Distribution Box and Satellite Distribution Amplifier. Bob Howell, Director of the Distribution Systems/Off-Air Antenna Business Group at Winegard says “All three products were made in the USA by Winegard and are designed to be installed together, making the installation process user-friendly, seamless, quick, problem-free and more profitable for installers. We are very excited about these products being picked by the CEDIA Editors as Hot 50 products for 2003”.
Mac Slocum, Managing Editor CE Pro, TecHome Builder said “The Hot 50 products, selected by the editors of CEDIA Daily, represent the most significant new offerings at the CEDIA EXPO”.
PACE Electronics, one of the largest commercial distributors in the U.S. is DIRECTV‘s largest master system operator. PACE’s new Installers Source division is under contract to supply installation products to a network of over 8,000 installers and plans to offer these 3 new products to their customer base across the nation. PACE developed their own web site where these installers can order products directly for quick shipping. PACE also supports MDU installers with training and certification for DIRECTV installations. Kent Whitney, Vice President at PACE said “The Stacked LNB and Satellite Distribution Box, working together, are very critical for the distribution of entire buildings and is the only feasible choice in the apartment environment to use multiple receivers or to address home theatre applications with multiple outlets. In a single family home environment, this Stacked LNB allows us to make every outlet in the home DIRECTV ready. We are very pleased here at PACE that these products were chosen for recognition by CEDIA’s editors”.
Bob Howell said “By satisfying the commercial and MDU demand for stacked technology, these new products will greatly reduce installation problems and thereby increases their profits. Mr. Whitney added, “The SK-0203 Stacked LNB provides an output which is combined on one coax cable for use with any wide-band receiver. The configuration accommodates one cable installations requiring less time and making it easier to install for multiple receivers without the necessity of multi-switches or the need for a Stacker/De-stacker configuration. The Stacked LNB is uniquely suited for single-run retrofits”.
Morrie Eisenman of Dinamo Entertainment said "My MDU installations have never been easier! A Stacked System allows us to activate multiple receivers in an apartment with only one cable. I also believe that Stacked Technology for Home Theater is the wave of the future." Robert Kirkpatrick at All Digital Satellite said "The Stacked LNB introduced by your company was a dream come true! The time and expense needed for Multi-Dwelling and large home installs has been drastically reduced. Thanks for making life easier and for an ROI that makes sense.”
Another of Pace and Winegard’s three new products, that caught the attention of CEDIA Daily Editors for 2003, was the DA-2050 Satellite Distribution Amplifier. Designed to work with the Stacked LNB, it has been built with a constant output level, an automatic level control feature that eliminates signal strength fluctuations in long cable runs. It is also equipped with a switched 18 VDC output to power the Stacked LNB, eliminating the need for any additional power source and can be cascaded up to five amplifiers for long runs.
Another HOT FIFTY product is the LDB-16 Distribution Box; equipped with both Satellite and Off-Air Antenna inputs. The DA-2050 Distribution Amplifier in the box amplifies the stacked signal which is combined with a passive off-air signal, then the combined signals are split to16 outputs.
When installed together the SK-0203 Stacked LNB and the LDB-16 Satellite Distribution Box provide for a user friendly installation process.
About PACE Electronics
PACE Electronics, headquartered in Rochester, MN has 50 employees and offers programming support for DIRECTV, including support for about 750 operators and service based companies that market and install DIRECTV satellite services in apartment complexes. PACE locations include Rochester MN, Minneapolis, MN, Buffalo NY, Pensacola, FL and a new location in Reno, NV. These 5 locations will cover the entire US and allow two-day shipping anywhere in the country.
About Winegard
Since 1954, Winegard has been an innovative leader in antenna design technology and manufacturing techniques, backed by outstanding service after the sale. The company covers every phase of design, testing, manufacturing, customized packaging, and processing of antennas. Winegard’s products are built in the U.S. in their 250,000 square foot facility. The Company does almost everything in-house - Roll steel - Injection molding - Small and large press forms – E- coat and Powder coat. Equally important, the company builds electronic components and circuits, using their fully automated surface mount (pick and place) technology virtually eliminating the expense and poor quality associated with “hand placed electronic components”.
Winegard remains committed to continuous improvement in the quality, cost and delivery of its products and services to effectively meet all of it’s’ customer’s needs. The Company currently designs and manufactures more than 1,000 different products in four product lines distributed in all states and worldwide, including:
- Satellite Antennas and Mounts: Residential antennas ranging in size from 46 cm to 1 meter, including mounts and accessories
- Mobile Television Reception Products: Recreational vehicle, truck, marine, and automotive applications. Satellite systems ranging from manual crank-up models to automatic satellite tracking systems with GPS/DVB. Off-air antennas including bi-directional and omni-directional VHF/UHF/FM antennas. Ground Antenna Mounts and Accessories.
- Off-Air Antennas: From DC to 5.8 gigs VHF/UHF/FM/AM Antenna Systems, Distribution and Preamplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories
- Telemetry: Medical and Data Antenna Systems, Distribution Amplifiers, Power Supplies and Accessories.
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If you’d like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Kent Whitney or Robert Howell, please call Michael Sherman at 319-754-0604 or send an email to msher@winegard.com
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Company Background
PACE is a Master System Operator (MSO) for DIRECTV® to provide programming for apartments, condominiums and town homes throughout the United States. This is accomplished by working through our network of authorized System Operators.
Pace Electronics, Inc. has been in the television reception and distribution business since 1962 offering its equipment to both consumer and commercial dealers nationwide.
Corporate offices are located in Rochester, MN with branch offices in Minneapolis and Pensacola, FL. PACE also has distribution warehouses in Reno, NV and Buffalo, NY. PACE specializes in being a one-stop shop for dealer's needs. PACE offers engineering services, technical assistance, and product at competitive prices for CCTV, MATV, SMATV, CATV and L-Band Systems. Our support crew is well experienced in all aspects of commercial and consumer antenna and satellite delivered programming.
As a DIRECTV® MSO, PACE offers a turn-key solution providing system design, marketing support, provide right of entry's, give technical and customer support, and provide all hardware and installation needs.
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