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In this Issue:

1. Quote of the Month

"We are committed to continuing this event in the same fashion as was previously done by Datasonics".

Kevin McCarthy, Vice-President of Benthos
commenting on this years 12th Annual EPC - Benthos Texas-Yankee BBQ

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2. MP-1086 Sea Trials

Sea trials were recently held on Cape Cod for the MP-1086.  John Fish of AUSS (Cataumet, MA) assisted in lending his expertise along with his EG&G 272 tow fish.  Surveys were conducted and data was successfully collected using the MP-1086.  The tow fish was interfaced directly to the MP-1086 and data was printed across the 10" thermal printhead and stored on the 2.2 GB removable drive.

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3. 9802 Sales Soar

EPC is pleased to announce an increase in sales of the Model 9802 Thermal Graphic Recorder.  The multi-purpose 20" TGR is capable of printing analog, parallel or serial data.  Recent contracts reflect the recorders' wide appeal.

Pacific Engineering (Russia) has purchased a Model 9802 for use aboard the "Trias" for oil field development work off Sakhalon Island, Russia.  The recorder is to be used together with the GeoAcoustics Geopulse Receiver 5210A, Hydrophone and Swell Filter and the new Applied Acoustics CSP1500T Power Source and CAT200 Catamaran/boomer plate.  The Model 9802 was supplied by sales agent Andy Smith, Saderet

Kongsberg Defence and Aerospace AS (Norway) has secured a Model 9802 for use with its TOPAS System.  The TOPAS is a parametric sub-bottom profiler system design for very high spatial resolution profiling in water depths from five meters to more than 1000 meters.

The Hydrographic Department of the Japan Coast Guard (formally known as the Japan Maritime Safety Agency) has purchased another Model 9802 to be installed on the "Tenyo," a 500-ton-class survey vessel.  This 9802 is being interfaced with a Triton Elics Delph Seismic System to produce printed records of the seismic data by the sparker.  The Hydrographic Department of the JCG is responsible for hydrographic surveys, oceanographic observation and provisions of navigational charts, publications and information that is required to ensure navigational safety.  Finally, Singapore Agent Sea and Land Technologies has purchased a Model 9802 for re-sale to a customer in South East Asia.

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4. Web News

EPC has added significant information to its web site.  It is now possible to request quotation from the Ordering Form link.  With simple click drop down selections, customers can choose: recorders, paper, film, and limited parts.  Users can also specify response preference.

Also included on the web site is an expanded technical help page.  A list of the following utilities:

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5. Undersea Exploration, Not

Contrary to published reports, EPC is not exhibiting at the Undersea Exploration Conference in San Diego, CA.  EPC exhibited at the Undersea Exploration in Portland, OR in 1999 and deemed the show an unmitigated disaster.

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6. 12TH Annual Texas-Yankee BBQ

For the 12th year in a row (actual number often disputed), EPC will host the Texas-Yankee BBQ at the Residence Inn Astrodome during the week of the Offshore Technology Conference.  With the acquisition of Datasonics, Benthos Inc. takes over duties as co-host of the event.  The event has grown over the years and, although the players have changed, the menu of beef, sausage, beans, potato salad, margaritas, beer and relaxed fun has remained.  To witness images of the carnage from past years, log onto the EPC web site: http://www.epclabs.com

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7. MP-1086 U.S. Debut

The latest in the popular 1086 Series, the MP-1086, makes its U.S. debut during the week of the Offshore Technology Conference 2000 in Houston, TX May 1-4th.  During the week EPC will give demonstrations at the Residence Inn Astrodome prior the 12th Annual Texas - Yankee BBQ.  For details on the demonstration contact sales@epclabs.com

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8. Feedback from OI Review

Most of the feedback from the review of the OI 2000 Conference (VOL. 2 NO. 15) seemed to favor moving the show from Brighton.   Many people seem to think that the show would benefit by moving and that "Brighton has had it's day".  Others sympathized with the perils and pitfalls of the small seaside city with its, "small rooms, low water pressure, short beds and warm drinks minefields."

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9.  Visit Our Booth

The month of May will be, by far, the busiest trade show month of the year.  In addition to the Texas-Yankee BBQ, EPC will be exhibiting at three conferences.  Just added to the schedule is the Sixth Annual International Conference Remote Sensing for Marine and Coastal Environments, Charleston, SC 1-3 May 2000.  EPC will be exhibiting at this conference for the first time and with the assistance of recently appointed sales representative, Aquamap.  http://www.erim-int.com/CONF/marine/MARINE.html

On May 15-19, EPC will be exhibiting at the Canadian Hydrographic Conference 2000, Montreal, Canada in Booth #14, http://www.chc2000.qc.dfo-mpo.gc.ca with sales representative Romor Atlantic.  Finally, on May 23-25th, EPC will be in St.Louis, MO at the Army Core of Engineers in Booth # 722, with Survey Equipment Services, http://www.tsc.wes.army.mil/center_info/symposium/2000/

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10. Bulletin Board

Wanted: Used Model 1086-2 500 Series.  Send details on unit including condition, approximate usage and best and final offer directly to EPC at technical-support@epclabs.comThe EPC Monthly is provided FREE of charge to EPC customers and industry personnel.  If you would like to be removed from the mailing list, please reply and type "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line.
 
Next Issue: May 29, 2000