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Alpine Completes Full Line of XM Satellite-Ready Products; Announces Tuner Delivery Dates

Six In-Dash Products Provide Subscribers XM Satellite Radio Services With Full Bass Engine Functionality
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TORRANCE, Calif., July 24 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpine Electronics of America, Inc., the industry-leading manufacturer of high performance mobile electronics, announced that its XM Radio Tuner Module will be available for purchase in September. Alpine is one of the first manufacturers to bring satellite-based, radio service in-dash product to market through its give XM Ready CD receivers, and is the only manufacturer to have an in-dash, retractable LCD Mobile Multimedia Station(TM) with XM capability.

Alpine's XM Satellite-ready head units will provide consumers with in-dash products that are ready for ``plug and play'' with the XM Radio Tuner module. Alpine has already sold more than 70,000 XM Ready head units, and with the simple installation of the separate Alpine XM Tuner module and antenna, the Alpine products can receive all XM Satellite radio programming anywhere in the continental U.S. All products are also equipped with Bass Engine(TM) technology that provides user controls to customize the bass sound and the ability to customize the overall sound of their car audio system.

``We're ready to give consumers this new satellite-based radio service with XM Satellite capabilities,'' said Stephen Witt, vice president of Brand Marketing at Alpine Electronics. ``With the availability of these six products and the XM Tuner module, Alpine is set to support XM's lead market launches in San Diego, CA and Dallas, TX in September.''

XM Radio transmits radio broadcasts from its all-digital studios using commercial satellites for satellite-to-radio transmissions. As many as 100 new radio channels will be available featuring the best in music, news, talk, sports, entertainment and children's programming, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.


Alpine's XM Satellite Products:
-- CDA-7878 CD Receiver/CD Changer Controller -- MP3/CD-R/RW playback;
Bass Engine Pro; Suggested Retail Price: $850; Available: Now
-- CDA-7977 CD Tuner/CD Changer Controller -- MaxTune SQ tuner; BBE
processor and Versatile-Link ready; Bass Engine Plus; Suggested Retail
Price: $550; Available: Now
-- CDA-7876 CD Receiver/CD Changer Controller -- 60W x 4 V-drive hybrid
amplifier; MaxTune SQ tuner; BBE processor and Versatile-Link ready;
Bass Engine Plus; Suggested Retail Price: $450; Available: Now
-- CDA-7875 CD Receiver/CD Changer Controller -- 60W x 4 V-drive hybrid
amplifier; MaxTune SQ tuner; BBE processor and Versatile-Link ready;
Bass Engine Plus; Suggested Retail Price: $430; Available: Now
-- CDA-7873 CD Receiver/CD Changer Controller -- 60W x 4 V-drive hybrid
amplifier; MaxTune SQ tuner; BBE processor and Versatile-Link ready;
Bass Engine Plus; Suggested Retail Price: $350; Available: Now
-- CVA-1003 CD Receiver/CD Changer Controller Mobile Multimedia Station --
6.5" fully motorized monitor with dual-color LCD display; MaxTune SQ
tuner and BBE processor; Suggested Retail Price: $1,100; Available: Now
-- TUA-T020XM AiNet XM Radio Tuner Module -- Suggested Retail Price: $280;
Available: Mid-September
-- KAE-020XM Magnetic Mount XM Radio Antenna -- Suggested Retail Price:
TBD; Available: Mid-September


About XM Satellite Radio

XM Satellite Radio (Nasdaq: XMSR - news) is developing a new radio service. XM's programming philosophy is to offer an innovative mix of music, talk, news, sports, comedy and children's formats. XM's programming will be uplinked to XM's powerful satellites and transmitted directly to vehicle, home and portable radios across the country. For more information, please visit XM's web site at www.xmradio.com.

About Alpine Electronics

Alpine Electronics is one of the world's leading mobile electronics companies. Alpine is the only manufacturer specializing in mobile multimedia, an integrated system approach incorporating digital audio/video entertainment, security and navigation products for the mobile environment. With research and development facilities in Asia, Europe and the U.S., Alpine is the global leader for in-vehicle navigation systems in Japan, North America and Europe for the after-market and for OEM factory installations. Alpine Electronics is a consolidated subsidiary of Alps Electric Co., Ltd., one of the world's premier manufacturers of electronic components for computer, communications and car electronics equipment. Alpine is the Alps Group's specialized supplier of quality mobile electronics systems. Visit Alpine at www.alpine1.com to experience mobile multimedia excellence or to find the closest dealer.

SOURCE: Alpine Electronics of America, Inc.