Exhibit 12.1
Communications Instruments, Inc.
Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Fixed Charges
(Dollars In Thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Year Year Year Year Year
Ended Ended Ended Ended Ended
12/31/95 12/31/96 12/31/97 12/31/98 12/31/99
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Earnings (Loss) Before Taxes
and Minority Interest $ (2,498) $ 2,782 $ 6,938 $ 5,355 $ (3,244)
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Fixed Charges:
Interest Charges 2,172 3,139 5,243 11,835 16,863
Amortization of Financing
Costs 137 252 401 724 1,085
Environmental Interest -- 147 119 113 119
Estimated Interest Factor
of Rental Expense 40 272 351 532 532
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Total Fixed Charges 2,349 3,810 6,114 13,204 18,599
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Total Earnings Available for
Fixed Charges (149) 6,592 13,052 18,559 15,355
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Ratio of Earnings to Fixed
Charges N/A 1.7x 2.1x 1.4x 0.8x
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