ALPHA POWERS ON!!
Longmont, Colorado - December 22, 2000
ALPHA/POWER Chairman and CEO Richard W. Ehrhorn today announced that the
manufacturer of high power rf linear amplifiers, and CrossLink, Inc., of
Boulder, CO, expect to complete a definitive agreement by the end of the
year. Under the anticipated agreement, CrossLink will acquire all assets
of, and rights to, the ALPHA amateur radio product line, and expects to
resume production at the CrossLink facility early in 2001.
"I'm extremely pleased to be entrusting ALPHA to the capable hands of two
enthusiastic, licensed amateurs, Gary Zarlengo and Gordon Hardman," said
Ehrhorn. "CrossLink's experience in rf/wireless and digital communications
and control technology is an excellent fit for ALPHA."
Said CrossLink President/CEO Gary Zarlengo, WA0KLP, and Chief Technical
Officer Gordon Hardman, KE3D, "We are very pleased to have the opportunity
to continue bringing the world-renowned ALPHA name and product line to the
amateur radio community. We have long recognized ALPHA as the ultimate in
rf power amplifiers for amateur radio, industrial and commercial
applications. We look forward to providing the same top-quality products
and services that have made ALPHA the industry leader for three decades,
including full factory warranty and post-warranty service for existing
ALPHA owners."
Because CrossLink is located only 25 miles from the present ALPHA/POWER
facility, relocation is expected to be completed quickly. Also, a nucleus
of ALPHA/POWER personnel, including Business Vice President Scott Ehrhorn
and Customer Service Manager Glenn Pladsen, AE0Q, will join CrossLink.
Ehrhorn will become ALPHA Product Line Manager, while Pladsen will continue
to handle ALPHA customer service. According to Hardman, additional space
and facilities available at CrossLink will allow ongoing ALPHA production
at previous rates or greater.
Additional details, including the new ALPHA address as well as phone, FAX,
and e-mail information, will be posted on the ALPHA website,
www.alpha-power-inc.com, as they become available.
CrossLink, founded in 1995, is a wireless communications company with a
strong track record in HF, VHF, UHF and Microwave engineering for household
name companies such as Boeing, NASA, Shell Oil and others. CrossLink senior
staff, most of who are also ham radio enthusiasts, has decades of direct
experience in design and construction of sophisticated, rugged and reliable
satellite and terrestrial wireless communications systems. CrossLink
products have flown on Lockheed Martin's Atlas and Boeing's Delta II
satellite launch missiles and will soon be flying on NASA's Space Shuttle.
CrossLink also uses satellite telemetry communications for delivering
remote data to customers in the transportation industry.
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