DALLAS, TX — (March 18, 2009) — Dan Dickey has been named president of Continental Electronics, a world leader in providing commercial, defense, government and scientific industries with the most reliable high power RF products on the market. Dickey will responsible for all day-to-day operations. Dan will work very closely with Tony Grimes, who will remain as Chief Executive Officer of the company.

            Dickey’s background includes engineering design, management, and organizational development; is a recognized industry expert; and one of the primary reasons CEC has produced many successful programs for the Department of Defense, the Department of Energy, and has led numerous domestic and international broadcast projects. “Dickey is the ideal candidate to further develop Continental Electronics’ role in the ever-growing global broadcast and scientific marketplace” says CEO Tony Grimes.

            “Continental Electronics has an incredible history of innovation with a strong worldwide reputation. With the digital revolution sweeping into U.S. and international markets for broadcasting and scientific applications, Continental is positioned to expand its leadership role in cutting edge technologies such as HD Radio and HF/DRM systems,” Dickey says.

 About Continental Electronics

Founded in 1946, Dallas-based Continental Electronics is a global leader in broadcast transmitter equipment. It is the foremost supplier of advanced RF transmission technology and the world's most experienced designer and builder of the highest power radio broadcast equipment, providing a full range of products for broadcasting, military and scientific applications. Continental Electronics’ products are used in more than 100 countries around the world.

 For more information about Continental Electronics, visit the company’s Website at www.contelec.com or call 1.800.733.5011.