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TeleSystems' New Satellite

Terminal Type Approved —Literature Available

Comsat TeleSystems, Inc., of

Fairfax, Va., announced recently that its new generation maritime satellite terminal, the MCS-9000, has received an unqualified type approval from Inmarsat and certi- fication from the U.K.

TeleSystems now has free liter- ature available completely de- scribing the MCS-9000.

Following a series of rigorous tests established by Inmarsat, the

MCS-9000 was approved by Certif- icate No. 1-15. An unqualified ap- proval signifies that the MCS-9000 meets all of the latest technologi- cal specifications that have been prescribed for Inmarsat ship earth stations including full environ- mental requirements, noise mut- ing, and fleet and national groups calling capabilities.

Although all maritime ship earth stations must meet Inmarsat spec- ifications, individual nations may have additional evaluation crite- ria. The British Home Office re- cently granted the MCS-9000 its

MPT 1260 certification which grants permission for MCS-9000 ship earth stations to be installed on U.K.-flag vessels.

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Adams & Porter Elects

Valenza To Assistant

Vice President Post

Adams & Porter Incorporated, international insurance brokers, recently announced the election of

Joseph G. Valenza to the posi- tion of assistant vice president.

Mr. Valenza, working from company headquarters in New

York's World Trade Center, is a general lines insurance broker with special training and experience in the field of marine insurance. He is responsible for development of new business, marketing, and servicing of accounts.

Mr. Valenza began his insur- ance career in 1976 working for a marine underwriting management group. He joined Adams & Porter in 1980.

Load Positioner Places 250 Tons Within .03mm —Literature Available

Del Mar Avionics of Irvine, Calif, is offering literature describing its "Hydra-Set" precision load posi- tioner and auxiliary crane control.

Del Mar states the "Hydra-Set" provides micro-inching precision placement of objects weighing up to 250 tons to within .001 inches (.03 mm).

When used with a crane or hoist, the company reports, the hydraul- ically operated tool will precisely raise or lower a load through a 12- inch operating range. The built-in load gauge indicates any strain, binding, or misalignment of the object as it is being raised or low- ered into position.

Hydra-Set is available in 10 models with weight capacities ranging from one ton to 250 tons.

Models up to 50 tons may be oper- ated manually from up to 50 feet away. The larger capacity DHS se- ries "Hydra-Sets" (75 tons and greater) come complete with elec- tro-hydraulic remote operation from 100 feet away. The DHS series also have preset stalling capabili- ties; upon meeting the slightest resistance up or down, the unit will sense the resistance and stall automatically before damage can occur.

All "Hydra-Sets" are calibrated to National Bureau of Standard specifications, and can be used to proofload cranes and associated rigging gear. Each unit is portable and comes with its own castered storage stand, providing precise control for every crane or hoist.

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