To: Dave K who wrote (1060 ) 9/12/2000 10:23:32 AM From: Rob Preuss Respond to of 1762 [STXN names VP and General Manager for San Jose operations.] DMC STRATEX NETWORKS NAMES BETH KAHN AS VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER OF SAN JOSE OPERATIONS SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2000 - DMC Stratex Networks, Inc., (NASDAQ: STXN) one of the world's foremost solutions providers for broadband wireless access, today announced that Beth Kahn has joined the company as vice president and general manager of its San Jose Operations. Ms. Kahn is responsible for ensuring the success of the San Jose Operations, including managing engineering, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain management for key product lines. "We are pleased to bring aboard someone with Beth's qualifications as we look to meet the continuing high demand for our world-leading broadband fixed wireless access and mobile wireless solutions," said Sam Smookler, DMC Stratex Networks president and CEO. "Beth's experience in the telecommunications industry will serve us well as we meet the challenges of mass producing the industry's most popular high-capacity wireless access products, and look to grow production in the future." For the past 19 years, Ms. Kahn worked at Lucent Technologies, holding critical positions in research and development, engineering, manufacturing and marketing in the Microelectronics and Power Systems business groups. Her experience includes managing products and technologies for high-volume telecommunications applications. Ms. Kahn earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Idaho and an MS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With headquarters in San Jose, Calif., DMC Stratex Networks, Inc., is one of the world's foremost solutions providers for broadband wireless access - enabling the development of complex communications networks worldwide. Since its founding in 1984, the Company has achieved international recognition for quality, innovation, and technical superiority in delivering data, voice, and video communication systems, including comprehensive service and support. Continuing its focus on the wireless broadband networking market, DMC Stratex Networks is strategically positioned to continue its solutions-based leadership in wireless high-capacity transmission technology. Additional information can be found on the Company's web site at dmcstratexnetworks.com ### NOTE: The statements in this press release that relate to the Company growing in the future are forward looking. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and the Company assumes no obligation to update this information. The Company's actual results could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including the volume and timing of orders for the Company's products, the ability of the Company and its suppliers to respond to changes made by customers in their orders, the ability of the Company to bring its new products to market quickly at cost- effective prices and to add innovative features that differentiate its products from those of its competitors and competition in the microwave and access business. For a discussion of such factors, see the "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K filed on June 29, 2000. For further information: Dan Spalding, (408) 944-1817, <mailto:dan_spalding@dmcwave.com>dan_spalding@dmcwave.com