Orlando, FL – April 2010 – Multicom is proud to announce the latest addition to its feature-rich, value-priced fiber optic product line – the new, MUL-HRPR-4B Optical Return Path Receiver. This joins the family of products which also includes Multicom’s recently announced 1310nm Optical Transmitter and the Multicom Optical Micro-Node. The MUL-HRPR-4B Optical Return Path Receiver is ideally suited for use in optical headends in HFC and FTTH and many other fiber optic-based data, video, and voice networks, including Broadband Stimulus and FCC National Broadband applications, providing a unique industry-leading 4 port optical receiver solution.

The MUL-HRPR-4B’s state-of-the-art features include: 4 low noise receivers in a 1 RU rackmount unit, all with individually adjustable high 30-60 dBmV RF outputs, a wide optical input range down to -17 dBm, an optical input range of 1200-1620nm, 5-200MHz return bandwidth, microprocessor-controlled settings; monitoring; control and display (including temperature control) accessible from the unique backlit front panel display, and an integrated SNMP network interface.

As a premier provider of design and services, manufacturing, and full-line stocking distributor for the FTTH, CATV, and traffic signal industries, Multicom is accelerating the expansion of its line of reliable, feature rich, value-priced fiber optic products. Multicom’s fiber optic product line also includes Corning fiber optics-based products and a wide selection of fiber optic accessories, splitters, jumpers, pigtails, and media converters designed to meet the demanding requirements of data, video, and voice networks.

“The Optical Return Path Receiver compliments our line-up of fiber optic equipment for the FTTH industry, incorporating a wide variety of features at an unbeatable price. With the economic pressures on our customers and the transition to fiber, it is imperative that we provide new product line innovations, additional value, and quality”, said Sherman G. Miller, Multicom’s President and CEO.

Established in 1982 and headquartered in Orlando, FL, Multicom maintains sales offices, rep agencies and sub-distributors throughout North and Latin America. Multicom stocks over 13,000 products from more than 270 of the world’s major manufacturers which are used to acquire, process, and distribute audio, video, data, energy, and traffic control signals over fiber optic, copper, and coax cable. Its affiliate company, Mconnect, Inc. provides Next Level VoIP residential and business telephone services through resellers and cable operators.

For more information, call 1-800-423-2594, e-mail to multicom@multicominc.com or visit www.multicominc.com