[Swprograms] Fw: PRESS RELEASE: VT MERLIN DELIVER DIGITAL RADIO BROADCASTS FOR BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY RADIO

["Richard Cuff" <richard@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

The Mormons join the ranks of shortwave broadcasters...albeit via DRM.

Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA

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Sent: Monday, March 29, 2004 6:28 AM
Subject: PRESS RELEASE: VT MERLIN DELIVER DIGITAL RADIO BROADCASTS FOR
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY RADIO


PRESS RELEASE

Date:  29th March 2004

VT MERLIN DELIVER DIGITAL RADIO BROADCASTS FOR
 BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY RADIO

VT Merlin Communications has signed a contract with BYU Radio, part of the
broadcasting arm of Brigham Young University to deliver programming using
the new Digital Radio Mondiale* (DRM*) broadcast system.

BYU programming will be transmitted from VT Merlin's short wave transmitter
site in Rampisham, Dorset, UK using VT Merlin's DRM capable 500 KW HF
transmitter, providing extensive coverage of BYU's target regions in Europe,
including Germany, France, Belgium and the Netherlands.  BYU Radio's
commitment to DRM broadcasts demonstrates its belief in the strength and
potential of DRM as an emerging, innovative broadcast medium.

VT Merlin is offering digital transmission capacity from Rampisham as part
of its strategy to highlight the benefits of DRM to different broadcast
markets.   BYU programming is transmitted as part of the religious stream,
which features many of the world's most distinguished faith broadcasters,
including HCJB Radio, Trans World Radio, LeSea Broadcasting and Family
Radio.

Launched in June 2003, DRM is the world's first non-proprietary digital
broadcast system for broadcasting in the AM bands below 30 MHz, utilising
existing frequencies and bandwidth across the globe.  With clear, near FM
quality sound and the inherent advantages offered by AM radio, DRM is
revitalising the AM broadcasting bands in markets worldwide.  VT Merlin is
part of the DRM consortium of broadcast related organisations bringing
digital AM to the market place.  DRM has already seen more than 50
international, national and local broadcasters start regular DRM
transmissions since its official launch.

Peter Gordon, VT Merlin's Head of Digitalisation commented:" We are
delighted to welcome BYU as part of our high quality DRM stream. BYU's
support of this exciting new DRM digital technology is very important, as we
continue to build a critical mass of broadcasters committing to crystal
clear audibility across Europe from our Rampisham site. We hope to grow and
develop our partnership with BYU as DRM becomes part of mainstream
broadcasting."

BYU Broadcasting's Managing Director John Reim said: "We are excited to be a
part of this new technology that has the potential to bring the world the
highest quality short wave audio programming imaginable. DRM also offers us
the opportunity to deliver high-quality programming to an even greater
audience."

About VT Merlin Communications

VT Merlin Communications, part of VT Group plc, is a leading provider of
critical communications and broadcast services to customers in the
broadcast, defence and space communications industries worldwide.

Operating the world's leading short wave network, VT Merlin transmits over
1,000 hours of both short and medium wave broadcasts every day.  VT Merlin's
global network provides broadcasters with exceptional coverage of the
world's most populous regions, and offers capacity to deliver your
programmes globally.   Other broadcast services include the design, build,
operation and maintenance of broadcast facilities and infrastructure
worldwide, as well as project management.   VT Merlin's broadcast customers
include BBC World Service, NHK (Radio Japan), Radio Canada International,
Radio Netherlands, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Voice of
America.

VT Merlin is a founder member of Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM), a consortium
of broadcast related organisations working to bring digital AM radio to the
market place.

About BYU Radio

Originating from the Brigham Young University campus in Provo, Utah, BYU
Radio serves an international audience through satellite, Internet, and
over-the-air transmission. Programming on BYU Radio includes: campus
lectures and forums, sporting events and inspirational music. In addition,
BYU Radio features selected content from The Church of Jesus Christ of
Latter-day Saints.

About VT Group PLC

VT Group is an international Government services provider. The Group is
divided into two businesses - support services and shipbuilding.  Together,
these activities employ 10,000 people.  Turnover is approximately £600m.

VT Support Services  - comprising activities in both the military and public
sectors - now accounts for over two thirds of turnover.  Military support is
tri-service and includes training, platform and equipment maintenance and
facilities management, while services for the public sector focus on
training and education, careers guidance, and secure communications.

VT Shipbuilding designs and builds a wide range of vessels for the Royal
Navy and navies throughout the world. Smaller boats are also supplied to the
commercial market. Specialist marine equipment is provided to both the naval
and commercial sectors.



For further information about this press release, please contact:

Laura Jelf
Marketing Manager
VT Merlin Communications
Tel:  +44 (0) 20 7969 0000
Email:  laura.jelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:laura.jelf@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Web:  www.vtplc.com/merlin <http://www.vtplc.com/merlin>

For further information about BYU Radio, please contact:
Chris Twitty
General Manager, New Media
BYU Broadcasting
Tel: (801) 422-8450
Email: ctwitty@xxxxxxx <mailto:ctwitty@xxxxxxx>
Web: www.byuradio.org

For further information about DRM, please visit:

www.drm.org <http://www.drm.org>
www.vtdigital.org <http://www.vtdigital.org>

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