EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. Receives $14.9 Million Contract from DoD Customer

Company to provide secure wireless communications for maritime environment

Irving, TX – January 30, 2009 – EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: EFJI) today announced that its 3e Technologies subsidiary has been awarded a $14.9 million contract from a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) customer. This indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract calls for the company to provide a maritime wireless solution for the customer.

“Our secure wireless technology provides the DoD with a FIPS 140-2 validated™ and IEEE 802.11 based solution that will transmit data, voice and video,” said Michael Jalbert, president and chief executive officer of EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. “The system provides a secure means of rapidly transferring data in a maritime environment in support of the customer’s mission to deter, delay and disrupt the movement of terrorist and terrorist-related materials and personnel at sea. By using DOD approved encryption and authentication techniques for wireless networking, we are helping our customer to preserve the lives of U.S. Forces engaged worldwide in activities relating to the Global War on Terrorism.”
 

About EF Johnson Technologies, Inc.

EF Johnson Technologies, Inc. is an independent subsidiary of JVCKENWOOD Corporation. Headquartered in Irving, Texas, EFJohnson focuses on innovating, developing and marketing the highest quality secure communications solutions to organizations whose mission is to protect and save lives. The Company’s customers include first responders in public safety and public service, the federal government, and industrial organizations. The Company’s products are marketed under the EFJohnson and Kenwood brands. For more information, visit www.efjohnson.com.

About JVCKENWOOD

JVCKENWOOD is a global manufacturer specializing in Automotive and Professional System Solutions. It was reborn as one company in October 2011 through the merger of Victor Company of Japan, Limited (JVC) and Kenwood Corporation (Kenwood) three years after management integration. JVCKENWOOD operates four business segments, Car Electronics, Professional Systems, Optical & Audio, and Entertainment Software with image, sound, and radio technologies, as well as infotainment and visual software. JVCKENWOOD creates excitement and peace of mind, while aiming to achieve profitable growth and become a business group that is widely trusted by society. For more information, visit http://www.jvckenwood.co.jp/en/.

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