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Mobile web March

Empower RF helps prepare broadcasters for February 2009 analog TV cutoff
FCC orders to cease analog television broadcasts have left the networks scrambling to ensure complete airwave coverage by the February 2009 cutoff date. The new broadcast type—digital TV, or DTV—promises to bring vastly superior picture, sound and channel selection to the airwaves free of charge. Companies like Empower RF have stepped up efforts to develop miniaturized DTV transmitters that can strengthen weak signals and beam them into broadcast voids.

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Mobile web August

Inc. Magazine Ranks Empower RF Systems as One of America's Fastest Growing Businesses
Empower RF Systems, a leading manufacturer of radio frequency amplifiers, was named on Inc. magazine's "Inc. 500" list as one of the fastest growing companies in 2007. Empower was ranked 12th for electronics companies and reports a three-year revenue growth of more than 605 percent. On the larger "Inc. 5,000," a list encompassing 5,000 of the largest growth companies in America, Empower ranks 490th overall.

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Mobile web July

Empower RF Systems Launches New Web Site for Mobile Devices
New Site is a High-Speed Mobile Resource
Empower RF Systems, Inc. has launched a high-speed version of our Web site tuned specifically for use on mobile devices. Accessing the site is as easy as going to www.empowerrf.com from a mobile Web device such as a RIM Blackberry.

The new site enhances the customer experience with an interactive product selector, driving directions from the nearest international airport and allows easy, one-click access to Empower's sales team.

January

Empower RF Systems successfully completes the ISO9001:2000 annual re-certification process.
As our ISO Certification continues to mature, you will benefit from our improved operations by receiving even higher quality products from us.
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November

Empower RF Systems Receives Investment from Summit Partners
Rapidly-Growing High-Power Ultra-broadband RF Amplifier Designer & Manufacturer Positioned for Long-Term Success
INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA and PALO ALTO, CALIFORNIA - Empower RF Systems, Inc., a leading provider of high-power ultra-broadband radio frequency (RF) amplifiers, today announced that it has received a minority investment from Summit Partners, a private equity and venture capital firm with a capital base of nearly $9 billion.
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January

January

Empower RF Successfully Passes Annual ISO9001:2000 Audit
Empower RF Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of its annual ISO9001:2000 audit.
The ISO9001:2000 Standard qualifies companies for enhanced strategic planning, continual measurable improvement, and guaranteed customer involvement. The ISO Standard covers all business activities affecting customer satisfaction including Marketing, Design, Sales, Outsourcing, Logistics, Customer Support, Human Resources, and Staff Training.
We achieved our ISO certification years ago, reflecting the company's early commitment to customer satisfaction and quality, and reinforcing our position as the preferred supplier in the industry.

December

Empower RF Successfully Completes Upgrade Audit to New ISO9001:2000 Standard
Empower RF Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce the successful completion of the upgrade audit to new ISO9001:2000 standard.
The new standard enhances ISO9001:1994 in terms of strategic planning and continual improvement. The improvements cover all activities affecting customer satisfaction including Marketing, Design, Sales, Outsourcing, Logistics, Customer Support, Human Resources and Staff Training.
Within a year of starting business, Empower RF achieved certification to ISO9001:1994. The transition path to ISO9001:2000, without the need for pre-assessment or consultation, reflects our continuing dedication to our customers and reinforces our place as the preferred supplier in the industry.
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October

Empower RF Systems awarded two General Services Administration Contracts, expanding access to hundreds of government buyers. Products can be found on new GSA Advantage website.

June

Empower RF Systems successfully completes the ISO9001 annual re-certification process.