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FORM 10-Q

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549


|X| QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For The Quarter Ended September 30, 2002

OR


|   | TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE SECURITIES
EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

         For The Transition Period From                             To                             .

Commission File Number: 1-13408

DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC.
(Name of business issuer in its charter)


North Carolina
(State or Other Jurisdiction of
Incorporation or Organization) 		56-1362926
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

4018 Patriot Drive, Suite 100
Durham, North Carolina 27703
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)

(919) 361-2155
(Issuer’s Telephone Number)

Securities Registered Pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Exchange Act:


 
Common Stock, $.10 Par Value
(Title of Each Class) 		The NASDAQ SmallCap Market (SM)
Boston Stock Exchange, Inc.
(Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered)

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(G) OF THE EXCHANGE ACT: NONE

Check whether the issuer: (1) filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

Yes |X| No |_|

APPLICABLE ONLY TO CORPORATE ISSUERS

State the number of shares outstanding of each of the issuer’s classes of common equity
Common stock: 3,804,475 shares outstanding as of November 12, 2002



Index to Consolidated Financial Statements


PART I   FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ITEM 1.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PAGE
   
Consolidated Balance Sheets — September 30, 2002 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2001   3  
   
Consolidated Statements of Operations — Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001  4 
   
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows — Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001  5 
   
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements  6-11 
   
ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF  
                FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS   12-18 


PART II   OTHER INFORMATION


ITEM 1.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS   19  
   
ITEM 2.  CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS   19  
   
ITEM 3.  DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES   19  
   
ITEM 4.  SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS   19  
   
ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION   20  
   
ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K   20-22


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DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS


ASSETS September 30, 2002
(Unaudited)
December 31, 2001
(Note)
Current Assets      
     Cash and cash equivalents  $         418,975   $         510,719  
     Trade accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $149,156 
         and $115,158 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001  8,681,341   7,979,713  
     Other receivables  433,116   225,355  
     Inventories (Note 3)  8,502,601   8,923,705  
     Prepaid and other current assets  762,543   361,263  
         Total current assets  18,798,577   18,000,755  
Property and equipment, less accumulated depreciation of $1,332,582 
     and $1,015,925 at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001  1,078,641   1,012,677  
Goodwill, less accumulated amortization of $1,075,158 and $1,044,400 
     at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 (Note 2 and 5)  8,546,544   7,556,655  
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization of $302,910 and $188,656 
     at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001  1,348,370   1,258,567  
Deferred tax assets (Note 5)   760,310   847,149  
Other assets  119,655   134,346  
         TOTAL ASSETS  $  30,652,096   $   28,810,149  
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  
Current Liabilities 
     Lines of credit (Note 6)  $    6,662,856   $        911,694  
     Current maturities of long-term debt (Note 6)  705,200   541,233  
     Accounts payable  5,160,030   5,366,826  
     Accounts payable, related party  1,213,108   1,528,786  
     Accrued expenses  1,849,760   1,824,227  
     Deferred tax liabilities  83,712   31,841  
     Preferred stock dividends payable  88,500   44,250  
         Total current liabilities  15,763,167   10,248,857  
Long-term debt, less current maturities (Note 6)  7,762,366   11,601,020  
Series AAA redeemable, convertible, nonvoting preferred stock, $.10 par value, 
     Liquidation Preference of $5,000 per share (mandatory redemption on 
     December 31, 2003); 20,000 shares authorized; 354 shares issued 
     and outstanding at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001  1,770,000   1,770,000  
Minority interest in consolidated subsidiary  262,819   208,659  
Commitments and contingencies 
Stockholders’ Equity 
     Common stock, $.10 par value, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 3,804,475 and
         3,704,475 shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2002 and
         December 31, 2001, respectively		  380,447   370,447  
     Additional paid-in capital  12,393,976   12,236,726  
     Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - foreign currency translation  103,046   (415,778 )
     Accumulated deficit  (7,783,724 ) (7,209,782 )
         Total stockholders’ equity  5,093,745   4,981,613  
         TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY  $  30,652,096   $  28,810,149  

Note: The balance sheet at 12/31/2001 has been derived from the audited financial statements at that date.
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements


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DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

FOR THE THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND 2001


THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 		NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30,
2002
 2001
 2002
 2001
Net sales   $ 11,044,010   $ 10,699,377   $ 32,102,112   $ 26,149,690  
Cost of sales  7,295,112   6,662,753   20,602,883   16,320,852  
     Gross profit  3,748,898   4,036,624   11,499,229   9,828,838  
Operating expenses: 
     Selling, general and administrative  3,192,550   2,895,716   9,260,499   7,075,883  
     Research and development  516,015   795,278   1,916,070   1,933,443  
           Total operating expenses  3,708,565   3,690,994   11,176,569   9,009,326  
     Operating income  40,333   345,630   322,660   819,512  
Other expense  (40,524 ) (22,383 ) (77,963 ) (40,608 )
Interest expense, net (Note 6)  (289,854 ) (260,210 ) (841,474 ) (503,999 )
           Total other expense and interest expense  (330,378 ) (282,593 ) (919,437 ) (544,607 )
     Income (loss) before income tax benefit
     (expense)		  (290,045 ) 63,037   (596,777 ) 274,905  
 
Income tax benefit (expense)  38,857   (4,647 ) 76,995   (58,803 )
     Income (loss) before minority interest in
     income of consolidated subsidiary		  (251,188 ) 58,390   (519,782 ) 216,102  
 
Minority interest in income of consolidated subsidiary  (37,876 ) (12,624 ) (54,160 ) (16,929 )
     Net income (loss)  (289,064 ) 45,766   (573,942 ) 199,173  
 
Preferred stock dividend requirements  (44,250 ) (44,250 ) (132,750 ) (132,750 )
     Net income (loss) applicable to common
     shareholders		  $    (333,314 ) $          1,516   $    (706,692 ) $        66,423  
Earnings per share: 
     Net income (loss) per share: 
           Basic  $         (0.09 ) $            0.00   $         (0.19 ) $            0.02  
           Diluted  $         (0.09 ) $            0.00   $         (0.19 ) $            0.02  
     Weighted average number of common shares
     and common equivalent shares outstanding:		 
           Basic  3,769,692   3,704,475   3,726,453   3,425,684  
           Diluted  3,769,692   3,704,475   3,726,453   3,425,684  

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

FOR THREE AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2002 AND 2001


THREE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 		NINE MONTHS ENDED
SEPTEMBER 30, 		 
2002
2001
2002
2001
 
Cash flows from operating activities:          
Net income (loss)   $  (289,064 ) $        45,813   $    (573,942 ) $      199,173  
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash  
provided by (used in) operating activities:  
     Reserve for doubtful accounts   42,538   —   32,698   35,000  
     Depreciation of property and equipment   94,823   91,646   244,720   224,835  
     Amortization of intangible assets and goodwill   26,298   135,217   93,103   214,013  
     Minority interest   8,970   16,497   25,254   16,497  
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:  
     (Increase) decrease in trade accounts receivable   876,858   808,721   (382,755 ) 2,910,356  
     (Increase) decrease in other receivables   (186,160 ) 82,083   (199,342 ) 105,708  
     (Increase) decrease in inventories   (183,622 ) (1,870,095 ) 633,422   (1,846,728 )
     (Increase) decrease in deferred taxes, net   13,327   —   13,327   (439 )
     (Increase) in prepaids and other current assets   (254,008 ) (185,523 ) (407,018 ) (233,940 )
     (Increase) decrease in intangibles   35,334   (374,724 ) (24,241 ) (173,105 )
     (Increase) decrease in other assets   (19,458 ) (1,962 ) 23,703   273,428  
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable   (997,158 ) 483,333   (355,903 ) 533,525  
     Increase (decrease) in accounts payable, related
         party 		  226,973   (544,390 ) (15,678 ) (695,769 )
     (Decrease) in accrued expenses   (187,160 ) (352,050 ) (74,578 ) (615,671 )
          Net cash provided by (used in) operating
          activities 		  (791,511 ) (1,665,434 ) (967,232 ) 946,883  
Cash flows from investing activities:  
     Purchases of property and equipment   (93,270 ) (40,474 ) (247,262 ) (169,620 )
     Purchase of Mobitec, net of cash and cash
         equivalents acquired 		  —   —   —   (5,570,870 )
          Net cash used in investing activities   (93,270 ) (40,474 ) (247,262 ) (5,740,490 )
Cash flows from financing activities:  
     Proceeds from short-term bank borrowings   4,098,049   10,730,982   6,629,643   25,524,025  
     Principal payments on short-term bank borrowings   (3,977,622 ) (9,960,550 ) (6,317,920 ) (25,438,188 )
     Proceeds from long-term debt and obligations   9,810,916   197,648   17,974,962   5,218,277  
     Payments on long-term debt and obligations   (8,828,299 ) —   (16,200,069 ) —  
     Payment of dividends on preferred stock   (44,250 ) (44,250 ) (132,750 ) (132,750 )
          Net cash provided by financing activities   1,058,794   923,830   1,953,866   5,171,364  
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents   (16,202 ) (88,800 ) (831,117 ) (174,623 )
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents   157,811   (870,878 ) (91,744 ) 203,134  
         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period   261,164   1,197,874   510,719   123,862  
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period   $    418,975   $      326,996   $      418,975   $      326,996  
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information:  
     Cash paid during the period for interest   $    303,929   $      198,275   $      780,650   $      469,731  
     Cash paid during the period for income taxes   $        6,815   $               —   $        40,886   $               —  
     Issuance of common stock for reduction in trade accounts
        payable
  $     300,000   $               —   $      300,000   $               —  
       

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.


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DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements – (Unaudited)


(1) Basis of Presentation and Disclosure

  The unaudited interim condensed financial statements and related notes of Digital Recorders, Inc. (the “Company” or “DRI”) have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in the financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America have been omitted pursuant to such rules and regulations. However, in the opinion of management, the accompanying unaudited financial statements contain all adjustments and information (consisting only of normal recurring accruals) considered necessary to present fairly the results for the interim periods presented.

  The accompanying condensed financial statements and related notes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited financial statements included in its Annual Report on Form 10-KSB for the year ended December 31, 2001. The results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected for the full calendar year.

(2) New Accounting Pronouncements

  On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 141, “Business Combinations,” and SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets.” SFAS No. 141 requires that the purchase method of accounting be used for all business combinations initiated or completed after June 30, 2001, and also specifies the criteria for recognition of intangible assets separately from goodwill. SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill and intangible assets with indefinite useful lives no longer be amortized, but instead be tested for impairment at least annually in accordance with the provisions of SFAS No. 142.

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  While amortization of indefinite life intangible assets and goodwill will no longer be reflected as a charge in the Company’s financial statements, amortization related to certain of these intangibles will continue to be deductible for income tax purposes. Amortization expense related to the Company’s goodwill was $121,929 and $180,763 for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2001, respectively. The Company does not have any indefinite life intangible assets.

  In connection with the adoption of SFAS No. 142, the Company was required to carry out a transitional goodwill impairment evaluation, which required an assessment of whether there was an indication that goodwill was impaired at the date of adoption. The Company identified its reporting units and determined the carrying value of each reporting unit by assigning the assets and liabilities (including goodwill) to those reporting units as of the date of adoption. All existing goodwill at the date of adoption was assigned to one or more reporting units in a reasonable and supportable manner as prescribed in the standard. The Company assessed the fair value of each reporting unit and compared it to the unit’s carrying value.

  The Company has completed its goodwill impairment evaluation in connection with the adoption of the new standard and determined that there is no impairment of goodwill as of the date of adoption. Under the new standard, goodwill will be required, at a minimum, to be evaluated annually for impairment.

(3) Inventories

  Inventories, consisting principally of component parts, are valued at the lower of cost or market, with cost determined by the first-in, first-out method.

(4) Per Share Amounts

  The basic net income (loss) per common share has been computed based upon the weighted average of shares of common stock outstanding. Diluted net income (loss) per common share has been computed based upon the weighted average of shares of common stock outstanding and shares that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common stock for all dilutive potential common stock outstanding. The Company’s convertible preferred stock and debt, outstanding stock options, and warrants represent the only dilutive potential common stock outstanding. The amounts of income (loss) used in the calculation of diluted and basic income (loss) per common share were the same for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001. Diluted net income (loss) per common share is equal to the basic net income (loss) per common share for these periods as common equivalent shares from stock options and warrants would not have a dilutive effect because of the loss from continuing operations.

(5) Translation of Foreign Currency

  The local currency of each of the countries of the foreign subsidiaries is considered to be the functional currency. Assets and liabilities of these foreign subsidiaries are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates in effect at the balance sheet date. Results of operations are translated using the average exchange rate prevailing throughout the period. The effects of unrealized exchange rate fluctuations on translating foreign currency assets and liabilities into U.S. dollars net of deferred income tax benefits (liabilities) of ($47,361) and $215,593 at September 30, 2002, and December 31, 2001, respectively, are accumulated as the cumulative translation adjustment included in accumulated comprehensive loss in stockholders’ equity. Realized gains and losses on foreign currency transactions, if any, are included in operations for the period. The most significant foreign currency fluctuation in the balance sheet between December 31, 2001 and September 30, 2002 is attributed to goodwill in the amount of $989,889.

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(6) Lines of Credit and Long-Term Debt

  (a)  Lines of Credit

  The Company has an asset-based lending agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Guaranty Business Credit Corporation that expires August 22, 2003. At September 30, 2002, the Credit Agreement provided up to $11.75 million in borrowing to be used for acquisitions, working capital and general corporate purposes. The working capital (accounts receivable and inventory) borrowing portion of the agreement was limited at September 30, 2002 to a combined maximum limit of $6.75 million. The interest rate on the revolving credit portion of the agreement is the published prime lending rate plus 1.75 percent. Credit extended for acquisitions bears an interest rate of prime plus 2 percent. Outstanding debt under this agreement at September 30, 2002 was $5,391,575. The period ending available collateral based on the value of eligible trade accounts receivable and inventories was $5,829,986, resulting in additional borrowing availability of $438,411. The outstanding debt under this agreement is substantially secured by all U.S.-based assets including the assets of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with a long-term agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

  As amended, the Credit Agreement includes customary covenants and conditions relating to the conduct and operation of the Company’s business. Specifically, as amended, the Credit Agreement limits the payment of dividends on any class of stock to $177,000 annually and subjects the Company to a 1:1 Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization to interest coverage ratio to be calculated on a quarterly basis. In addition, any acquisition requires approval from the lender. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from Guaranty Business Credit Corporation.

  Mobitec AB, the Company’s wholly owned Swedish subsidiary, has an agreement with its bank in Sweden from which it may currently borrow up to a maximum of 10,000,000 krona (SEK) or $1,080,000. At September 30, 2002, 9,524,451 krona (SEK), or $1,028,642, was outstanding, resulting in additional borrowing availability of 475,549 krona (SEK), or $51,358. The maximum borrowing in the amount of 10,000,000 krona (SEK) is secured by cash on deposit with the bank in the amount of 3,000,000 krona (SEK), or $324,000. The terms of this agreement require payment of an unused credit line fee equal to 0.5 percent of the unused portion and interest at 5 percent of the outstanding balance. This agreement is secured by substantially all assets of Mobitec AB. The agreement expires on December 31, 2002. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with an agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

  Mobitec AB also has an agreement with its bank in Sweden from which it may borrow up to 6,000,000 krona (SEK), or $648,000. Based on the availability formula under this agreement, 2,246,648 krona (SEK), or $242,639, was outstanding at September 30, 2002, resulting in additional borrowing availability of 3,753,352 krona (SEK), or $405,361. The line of credit bears interest at 5.1 percent and is collateralized by accounts receivable. The agreement expires on December 31, 2002. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with an agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

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  Lines of credit at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 consist of the following:

September 30,
2002
December 31,
2001
  Credit line with Guaranty Business Credit Corporation, dated      
  August 23, 1999, payable in full August 22, 2003, secured by  
  accounts receivable, inventory and all assets of the U.S. based  
  domestic entities of the Company   $5,391,575 * $            —  
   
  Line of credit with Swedish bank dated December 31, 2001, 
  secured by assets of the Swedish subsidiary, Mobitec AB, 
  and a cash deposit, with interest at 5%  1,028,642   760,092  
   
  Line of credit with a Swedish bank dated December 31, 2001,  
  secured by accounts receivable of the Swedish subsidiary, 
  Mobitec AB, with interest at 5.1%   242,639   151,602  
                Total lines of credit  $6,662,856   $   911,694  

  * The credit line was reclassified as a current liability at September 30, 2002 due to the expiration date of the agreement being less than one year from the balance sheet date.

  (b) Long-Term Debt

  Long-term debt consists of the following notes and obligations, the proceeds of which were used to finance the Mobitec acquisition and for working capital requirements.

  An unsecured note and obligation in the amount of $2,491,235 are to a shareholder. The unsecured note in the amount of $2,111,235 is payable in full June 28, 2004 with an annual interest of 9% paid quarterly. The obligation balance of $380,000 at September 30, 2002 is due in seven remaining non-interest bearing quarterly payments.

  A term loan from the Company’s Swedish bank dated June 28, 2001 having a balance of 16,500,000 krona (SEK), or $1,783,331, at September 30, 2002 is payable in 15 remaining quarterly payments of 1,100,000 krona (SEK), or $118,800, at an annual interest rate of 5.35% and is secured by stock of the Swedish holding company and the consolidated subsidiary.

  Two convertible subordinated debentures in the amount of $3,000,000 dated June 22, 2001 and $1,150,000 dated July 31, 2002 are with Renaissance Capital Group. The president of Renaissance Capital Group is a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The $3,000,000 debenture is payable in full on June 28, 2008, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing June 27, 2004, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The $1,150,000 debenture is payable in full on June 27, 2009, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing July 31, 2005, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from Renaissance Capital Group.

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  A convertible subordinated debenture in the amount of $250,000 dated August 26, 2002, payable to a stockholder and member of the Board of Directors, due in full August 26, 2009, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing August 26, 2005, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from this individual.

  Long-term debt at September 30, 2002 and December 31, 2001 consists of the following:

September 30,
2002
December 31,
2001
  Credit line with Guaranty Business Credit Corporation, dated      
  August 23, 1999, payable in full August 22, 2003, secured by  
  accounts receivable, inventory and all assets of the U.S. based 
  domestic entities of the Company.  $            —   $  4,882,842 *
       
  Unsecured note to a stockholder, dated June 28, 2001, payable 
  in full June 28, 2004, with interest at 9%.  2,111,235   2,111,235  
       
  Unsecured obligation to a stockholder dated June 28, 2001, 
  payable in 12 quarterly installments, with zero interest.  380,000   405,000  
       
  Note payable to a Swedish bank, dated June 28, 2001, payable 
  in 20 quarterly installments of $118,800 including interest at 
  5.35%. Note collateralized by stock of Swedish holding 
  company and consolidated subsidiary.  1,783,331   1,977,176  
       
  Convertible debentures to Renaissance Capital investment 
  funds, dated June 22, 2001, payable in full June 28, 2008, with 
  interest at 8%.  2,793,000 ** 2,766,000 ***
       
  Convertible debentures to Renaissance Capital investment 
  funds, dated July 31, 2002, payable in full June 27, 2009, with 
  interest at 8%.  1,150,000   —  
       
  Convertible debenture to a director dated August 26, 2002, 
  payable in full August 26, 2009, with interest at 8%.  250,000   —  
       
                Total long-term debt  8,467,566   12,142,253  
                Less current maturities  705,200   541,233  
     $7,762,366   $  11,601,020  

  * The credit line was reclassified as a current liability at September 30, 2002 due to the expiration date of the agreement being less than one year from the balance sheet date.

  ** Amounts are net of the value of warrants issued to Renaissance Capital investment funds of $207,000

  *** Amounts are net of the value of warrants issued to Renaissance Capital investment funds of $234,000

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(7) Comprehensive Income (Loss)

  Comprehensive income (loss) for the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2002 and 2001 consists of the following:

Three Months Ended
September 30, 		Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2002
2001
2002
2001
  Net income (loss)   $(333,314 ) $   1,516   $(706,692 ) $    66,423  
  Foreign translation adjustment   (216,368 )  (88,753 ) 518,824   (189,098 )
       Total comprehensive income (loss)   $(549,682 ) $(87,237 )  $(187,868 ) $ (122,675 ) 

(8) Segment Information

  The Company has two principal business segments, based upon differences in products and technology: (1) transportation communications segment, and (2) law enforcement and surveillance segment. The transportation communications segment produces automated announcement and passenger information systems and electronic destination signage products for bus vehicles operated by municipalities, regional transportation districts, and departments of transportation, as well as for bus vehicle manufacturers. The law enforcement and surveillance segment produces digital signal processing products for law enforcement agencies and organizations.

  Operating income (loss) for each segment is total sales less operating expenses applicable to the segment. Certain corporate overhead expenses including executive salaries and benefits, public company administrative expenses, legal and audit fees, and interest expense are not included in segment operating income (loss). Segment identifiable assets include accounts receivable, inventories, net property and equipment, net intangible assets and net goodwill. Sales, operating income (loss), identifiable assets, capital expenditures, long-lived assets, depreciation and amortization, and geographic information for the two operating segments are as follows on page 12.

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Three Months Ended September 30, Nine Months Ended September 30,
2002
 2001
 2002
 2001
Net sales          
      Transportation products  $ 10,715,823   $ 10,281,851   $ 31,027,697   $ 25,058,204  
      Law enforcement and surveillance  328,187   417,526   1,074,415   1,091,486  
   $ 11,044,010   $ 10,699,377   $ 32,102,112   $ 26,149,690  
Income (loss) from operations 
      Transportation products  $   1,064,042   $   1,087,392   $   3,006,702   $   2,962,644  
      Law enforcement and surveillance  (61,682 ) 17,192   (145,433 ) (32,839 )
      Corporate office and administration  (962,027 ) (758,954 ) (2,538,609 ) (2,110,293 )
   $        40,333   $      345,630   $      322,660   $      819,512  
Depreciation and amortization 
      Transportation products  $        74,907   $      169,426   $      196,687   $      258,477  
      Law enforcement and surveillance  5,619   33,412   17,729   105,448  
      Corporate office and administration  40,595   24,025   123,407   74,923  
   $      121,121   $      226,863   $      337,823   $      438,848  
Capital expenditures 
      Transportation products  $        16,896   $        26,599   $      149,361   $      115,460  
      Law enforcement and surveillance  —   11,655   17,387   19,314  
      Corporate office and administration  76,374   2,220   80,514   34,846  
   $        93,270   $        40,474   $      247,262   $      169,620  
Geographic information - net sales 
      NAFTA  $   6,942,663   $   7,576,011   $ 21,113,646   $ 21,352,238  
      Continental Europe  3,360,105   1,985,463   8,525,721   3,038,375  
      Pacific and Other  741,242   1,137,903   2,462,745   1,759,077  
   $ 11,044,010   $ 10,699,377   $ 32,102,112   $ 26,149,690  

September 30, 2002
 December 31, 2001
Identifiable assets          
      Transportation products  $ 18,425,990   $ 16,237,004      
      Law enforcement and surveillance  1,776,128   1,763,182      
      Corporate office and administration  10,449,978   10,809,963      
   $ 30,652,096   $ 28,810,149      
Long-lived assets 
      Transportation products  $   1,030,262   $      971,048      
      Law enforcement and surveillance  1,003,026   1,003,167      
      Corporate office and administration  9,249,921   7,988,030      
   $ 11,283,209   $   9,962,245      


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  ITEM 2. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION

  We directly or through contractors design, manufacture, sell, and service information technology and audio surveillance technology products through two major business segments. These two business segments are: (1) the transportation communications segment, and (2) the law enforcement and surveillance segment.

  Our transportation communications segment produces products sold worldwide within the passenger information communication industry and market. Sales are transacted with transportation vehicle equipment customers, including: (1) municipalities; (2) regional transportation districts; (3) federal, state, and local departments of transportation; (4) transit agencies; (5) vehicle manufacturers; and (6) public, private, or commercial operators of those vehicles. Our transportation communications segment consists of the following groups:

  1. Digital Recorders established in September 1983 and based in Durham, N.C.;

  2. TwinVision of North America, Inc. in Durham, N.C., a wholly owned subsidiary that we established in May 1996;

  3. DRI Europa AB of Göteborg, Sweden, our wholly owned subsidiary established in February 2001 and consisting of its wholly owned subsidiary, Mobitec Holding AB in Herrljunga, Sweden acquired in June 2001 as well as its subsidiaries in Sweden, Australia, Germany and a 50/50 joint venture in Brazil; and Transit-Media GmbH, our wholly owned subsidiary which we acquired in May 1996 and based in Ettlingen, Germany; and

  4. RTI, our wholly owned subsidiary in Dallas, Texas that was acquired in July 1998.

  Our law enforcement and surveillance segment consists of one wholly owned subsidiary, Digital Audio Corporation in Raleigh, N.C. We acquired Digital Audio Corporation in 1995. This subsidiary serves customers in the U.S. federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies or organizations, as well as their counterparts abroad. It produces a line of digital audio filter systems and tape transcribers used to improve the quality and intelligibility of both live and recorded voices. It also produces other covert surveillance, collection and analytical equipment. We market these products domestically and internationally to law enforcement entities and other customers in support of government organizations.

  Sales to our customers are characterized by a lengthy sales cycle that generally extends for a period of two to 24 months. In addition, purchases by a majority of our customers are dependent on federal, state and local funding that may vary from year-to-year and quarter-to-quarter. These factors may contribute to significant period-over-period fluctuations in revenue. We attribute our sales growth in this segment to strategic acquisitions, introduction of new products, increased market penetration, competitive prices, strong customer service and growing markets for our products.

  We recognize revenue upon shipment of products to customers. Because our operations are characterized by significant research and development expenses preceding product introduction, net sales and certain related expenses may not be recorded in the same period, thereby producing fluctuations in operating results. Our dependence on large contracts and orders, as well as on a small number of relatively large customers or projects, increases the magnitude of fluctuations in operating results particularly on a period-to-period, or period-over-period, comparison basis.

  The following discussion provides an analysis of our results of operations and liquidity and capital resources. It should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes thereto. Operating results of the periods presented were not significantly affected by inflation.

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  Results of Operations

  The following table sets forth the percentage of our revenues represented by certain items included in our Statements of Operations:

Three Months Ended
September 30,
Nine Months Ended
September 30,
2002
 2001
 2002
 2001
  Net sales   100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 % 100.0 %
  Cost of sales  66.1   62.3   64.2   62.4  
        Gross profit  33.9   37.7   35.8   37.6  
  Operating expenses: 
        Selling, general and administrative  28.9   27.1   28.8   27.1  
        Research and development  4.7   7.4   6.0   7.4  
                   Total operating expenses  33.6   34.5   34.8   34.5  
        Operating income  0.3   3.2   1.0   3.1  
  Other expense and interest expense  (3.0 ) (2.6 ) (2.9 ) (2.1 )
        Income (loss) before income tax benefit (expense)  (2.7 ) 0.6   (1.9 ) 1.0  
  Income tax benefit (expense)  0.4   (0.1 ) 0.2   (0.2 )
        Income (loss) before minority interest in income of 
        consolidated subsidiary  (2.3 ) 0.5   (1.7 ) 0.8  
  Minority interest in income (loss) of consolidated subsidiary  (0.3 ) —   (0.2 ) —  
        Net income (loss)  (2.6 )% 0.5 % (1.9 )% 0.8 %

  Comparison of Three Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001

  Our net sales for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 increased $344,633, or 3.22%, from $10,699,377 in 2001 to $11,044,010 in 2002. The increase was primarily the net result of foreign currency fluctuations in the international companies in the transportation communications segment.

  For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, sales for our transportation communications segment increased $433,972, or 4.2 percent, from $10,281,851 in 2001 to $10,715,823 in 2002. This increase was primarily attributed to foreign currency fluctuations in international operations. Sales growth in the transportation communications segment will continue to be dependent upon the expansion of new products and technology, as well as our expansion into new geographic areas. Certain product prices have declined moderately in the third quarter of 2002 as compared to the same period last year due to competition in a maturing technology environment. As cost reductions are implemented and new technology products are introduced into the market, we frequently have a long lead-time between when our customers express an interest in our products and an actual order, manufacture and shipment of the product. The efforts we expend in any given period to acquire new customers and sell our products may not translate into additional sales until future periods.

  Our gross profit for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 was $3,748,898, a decrease of $287,726, or 7.1 percent, as compared to our gross profit of $4,036,624 in 2001. As a percentage of sales, our gross profit was 33.9 percent of our net sales in 2002 as compared to 37.7 percent during 2001. The decrease in the gross profit percentage was primarily attributed to the lower sales of higher margin systems within the transportation communications segment combined with declining prices in other products as noted above. We believe improvement in our gross profit percentage is dependent upon overall economic and competitive conditions in the transportation sector, introduction of new technology products, and on-going cost reduction programs.

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  Our selling, general and administrative expenses during the quarter ended September 30, 2002 were $3,192,550, an increase of $296,834, or 10.3 percent, as compared to $2,895,716 for such expenses during 2001. The majority of this increase was primarily attributed to personnel additions and related benefits in both domestic and foreign business units. As a percentage of our sales, these expenses increased from 27.1 percent in 2001 to 28.9 percent in 2002. This increase, as a ratio to sales, in part is attributed to the lower than expected revenue. Management believes that these expenses will decrease as a percentage of sales in future quarters as revenue increases and the existing level of personnel will be able to meet the demands of that higher revenue.

  Our research and development expenses for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 were $516,015, a decrease of $279,263, or 35.1 percent, as compared to such expenses of $795,278 in 2001. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased from 7.4 percent in 2001 to 4.7 percent in 2002. The decrease was primarily attributed to higher expenditures in sign system software development in the three months ended September 30, 2001. This category of expenses includes internal engineering personnel and outside engineering expense for software and hardware development, sustaining product engineering as well as new product development. In the longer term, we intend to hold these expenses relatively fixed with expenditures primarily increasing as sales volume increases.

  The net change in our operating income for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 was a decrease of $305,297 from $345,630 in 2001 to $40,333 in 2002. This decrease results from the aforementioned explanations.

  Our total other expense for the quarter ended September 30, 2002 was $330,378, a net increase in expense of $47,785, as compared to $282,593 for 2001. This increase was primarily the result of higher interest expense due to an increase in long-term debt which was partially offset by lower interest rates.

  Our net income tax benefit was $38,857 for the quarter ended September 30, 2002, as compared with the income tax expense of $4,647 for the quarter ended September 30, 2001. In both periods income tax expense in certain foreign jurisdictions was offset by income tax benefits in certain domestic jurisdictions.

  Comparison of Nine Months Ended September 30, 2002 and 2001

  Our net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 increased $5,952,422, or 22.8%, from $26,149,690 in 2001 to $32,102,112 in 2002. The increase was the result of higher sales in our international operations.

  For the nine months ended September 30, 2002, sales for our transportation communications segment increased $5,969,493, or 23.8 percent, from $25,058,204 in 2001 to $31,027,697 in 2002. This results from an increase in international sales of $5,955,796 and increase in domestic sales of $13,697. The increase in international operations is primarily attributed to a full nine months of sales being recorded in 2002 as compared to sales in 2001 for the time from when Mobitec was acquired June 27, 2001 through September 30, 2001. Certain product prices have declined in the nine months of 2002 as compared to the same period last year due to competition. Sales growth in the transportation communications segment will continue to be dependent upon the expansion of new products and technology, as well as our expansion into new geographic areas. We believe our relatively high market share positions in most markets preclude significant sales growth from increased market share. As cost reductions are implemented and new technology products are introduced into the market, we frequently have a long lead-time between when our customers express an interest in our products and an actual order, manufacture and shipment of the product. The efforts we expend in any given period to acquire new customers and sell our products may not translate into additional sales until future periods.

  Our gross profit for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $11,499,229, an increase of $1,670,461, or 17.0 percent, as compared to our gross profit of $9,828,838 in 2001. As a percentage of sales, our gross profit was 35.8 percent of our net sales in 2002 as compared to 37.6 percent during 2001. International operations contributed $2,763,990 of the increase in gross profit for 2002. This was offset by a decrease of $1,094,537 due to lower margins and lower revenues from certain higher margin products in the domestic transportation communications segment; lower sales of the law enforcement and surveillance segment also contributed to these results. We believe improvement in our gross profit percentage is dependent upon overall economic and competitive conditions in the transportation sector, introduction of new technology products, and on-going cost reduction programs.

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  Our selling, general and administrative expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were $9,260,499, an increase of $2,184,616, or 30.9 percent, as compared to $7,075,883 for such expenses during 2001. The majority of this increase was attributed to the acquisition of Mobitec over the prior year nine month period; Mobitec was acquired June 27, 2001. As a percentage of our sales, these expenses increased from 27.1 percent in 2001 to 28.8 percent in 2002. Management believes these expenses will decrease as a percentage of our sales in future periods as the same level of personnel will be able to meet the demands of higher sales revenues.

  Our research and development expenses for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 were $1,916,070, a decrease of $17,373, or 0.9 percent, as compared to such expenses of $1,933,443 in 2001. As a percentage of net sales, these expenses decreased from 7.4 percent in 2001 to 6.0 percent in 2002. The decrease was a result of lower outside system software development particularly in the third quarter. This category of expenses includes internal engineering personnel and outside engineering expense for software and hardware development, sustaining product engineering and new product development. In the longer term, we intend to hold these expenses relatively fixed with expenditures primarily increasing as sales volume increases.

  The net change in our operating income for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was a decrease of $496,852 from income of $819,512 in 2001 to $322,660 in 2002. This decrease is explained previously.

  Our total other expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2002 was $919,437, a net increase in expense of $374,830 as compared to $544,607 for 2001. This increase was primarily the result of higher interest expense due to an increase in long-term debt which was partially offset by lower interest rates.

  Our net income tax benefit was $76,995 for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, as compared with income tax expense of $58,803 for the nine months ended September 30, 2001. In both periods income tax expense in certain foreign jurisdictions was offset by income tax benefits in certain domestic jurisdictions.

  Liquidity and Capital Resources

  As of September 30, 2002, our principal sources of liquidity included cash and cash equivalents of $418,975, trade accounts receivable of $8,681,341, inventories of $8,502,601, short-term bank and asset based borrowings of $6,662,856, and trade accounts payable of $5,160,030, providing the Company with net working capital of $3,035,410. Substantially all of the assets are pledged as security for various elements of the long-term debt described below.

  Our operating activities used cash of $791,511 and $1,665,434 during the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, the operating income of $40,333 and decrease in accounts receivable of $876,858 was more than offset by a decrease in accounts payable of $997,158 and accrued expenses of $187,160. The decrease in accounts payable was in part attributed to the issuance of 100,000 shares of common stock on August 22, 2002 at $3.00 per share to Lite Vision Corporation in exchange for the equivalent reduction in trade accounts payable. Increases in inventories, other accounts receivable and prepaid and other current assets were the primary remaining use of funds for the period. For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, the primary use of cash was an increase in inventories of $1,870,095. Operating income of $345,630 and decrease in trade and other accounts receivable of $890,804 was offset by a decrease in accounts payable and accrued expenses of $896,440. Working capital requirements will increase with growth in our sales, primarily due to the timing between when we must pay our suppliers and the time we receive payment from our customers.

  Our investing activities used cash of $93,270 and $40,474 for the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. The primary use of cash for both periods was for capital expenditures relating to the purchase of computer and office equipment.

  Our financing activities generated net cash of $1,058,794 and $923,830 during the quarters ended September 30, 2002 and 2001, respectively. For the quarter ended September 30, 2002, net cash generated primarily resulted from the issuance of long-term debt in the amount of $1,400,000 to fund working capital needs. For the quarter ended September 30, 2001, net cash generated primarily resulted from short-term borrowings for working capital requirements.

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  The Company has an asset-based lending agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with Guaranty Business Credit Corporation that expires August 22, 2003. At September 30, 2002, the Credit Agreement provided up to $11.75 million in borrowing to be used for acquisitions, working capital and general corporate purposes. The working capital (accounts receivable and inventory) borrowing portion of the agreement was limited at September 30, 2002 to a combined maximum limit of $6.75 million. The interest rate on the revolving credit portion of the agreement is the published prime lending rate plus 1.75 percent. Credit extended for acquisitions bears an interest rate of prime plus 2 percent. Outstanding debt under this agreement at September 30, 2002 was $5,391,575. The period ending available collateral based on the value of eligible trade accounts receivable and inventories was $5,829,986, resulting in additional borrowing availability of $438,411. The outstanding debt under this agreement is substantially secured by all U.S.-based assets including the assets of the Company’s subsidiaries. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with a long-term agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

  As amended, the Credit Agreement includes customary covenants and conditions relating to the conduct and operation of the Company’s business. Specifically, as amended, the Credit Agreement limits the payment of dividends on any class of stock to $177,000 annually and subjects the Company to a 1:1 Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization to interest coverage ratio to be calculated on a quarterly basis. In addition, any acquisition requires approval from the lender. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from Guaranty Business Credit Corporation.

  Mobitec AB, our wholly owned Swedish subsidiary, has an agreement with its bank in Sweden from which it may currently borrow up to a maximum of 10,000,000 krona (SEK) or $1,080,000. At September 30, 2002, 9,524,451 krona (SEK), or $1,028,642, was outstanding, resulting in additional borrowing availability of 475,549 krona (SEK), or $51,358. The maximum borrowing in the amount of 10,000,000 krona (SEK) is secured by cash on deposit with the bank in the amount of 3,000,000 krona (SEK), or $324,000. The terms of this agreement require payment of an unused credit line fee equal to 0.5 percent of the unused portion and interest at 5 percent of the outstanding balance. This agreement is secured by substantially all assets of Mobitec AB. The agreement expires on December 31, 2002. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with an agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

  Mobitec AB also has an agreement with its bank in Sweden from which it may borrow up to 6,000,000 krona (SEK), or $648,000. Based on the availability formula under this agreement, 2,246,648 krona (SEK), or $242,639, was outstanding at September 30, 2002, resulting in additional borrowing availability of 3,753,352 krona (SEK), or $405,361. The line of credit bears interest at 5.1 percent and is collateralized by accounts receivable. The agreement expires on December 31, 2002. The Company expects to renew or replace this credit agreement with an agreement substantially similar in terms and conditions.

  Long-term debt consists of the following notes and obligations, the proceeds of which were used to finance the Mobitec AB acquisition and for working capital requirements.

  An unsecured note and obligation in the amount of $2,491,235 are to a shareholder. The unsecured note in the amount of $2,111,235 is payable in full June 28, 2004 with an annual interest of 9% paid quarterly. The obligation balance of $380,000 at September 30, 2002 is due in seven remaining non-interest bearing quarterly payments.

  A term loan from the Company’s Swedish bank dated June 28, 2001 having a balance of 16,500,000 krona (SEK), or $1,783,331 at September 30, 2002 is payable in 15 remaining quarterly payments of 1,100,000 krona (SEK), or $118,800, at an annual interest rate of 5.35% and is secured by stock of the Swedish holding company and the consolidated subsidiary.

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  Two convertible subordinated debentures in the amount of $3,000,000 dated June 22, 2001 and $1,150,000 dated July 31, 2002 are with Renaissance Capital Group. The President of Renaissance Capital Group is a member of the Company’s Board of Directors. The $3,000,000 debenture is payable in full on June 28, 2008, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing June 27, 2004, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The $1,150,000 debenture is payable in full on June 27, 2009, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing July 31, 2005, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from Renaissance Capital Group.

  A convertible subordinated debenture in the amount of $250,000 dated August 26, 2002, payable to a stockholder who is also a member of the Board of Directors,due in full August 26, 2009, if not sooner redeemed or converted, with annual interest at 8% paid monthly. It also provides for monthly principal redemption installments commencing August 26, 2005, each of such installments to be in the dollar amount of ten dollars ($10) per thousand dollars ($1,000) of the then remaining principal amount. The Company was not in compliance with the interest coverage ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2002, but received a waiver from this individual.

  We intend to improve liquidity by decreasing our consolidated inventory by December 31, 2002, decreasing the average days sales outstanding in trade accounts receivable, securing higher borrowing base availability in trade receivables and inventory availability from our asset based lenders in Europe and the U.S. and pursuing other methods of financing. Further the Company’s investment bankers are examining the Company’s non-core operations and related strategic alliance and divestiture opportunities.

  Forward-Looking Statements

  The statements contained in this Report on Form 10-Q and other SEC Filings and public disclosures of the Company that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, including statements regarding our expectations, hopes, beliefs, goals, objectives, intentions or strategies regarding the future. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding: (1) our expectations that the percentage of buses with automatic voice systems will increase over the next few years, our belief that future acquisitions, new relationships and pilot projects may enable us to accelerate growth, our expectation that we will be able to integrate certain licensed technologies into our products, our commitment to continued enhancement of all of our products, our expectation that certain products will continue to be enhanced and that such enhancements should increase our ability to integrate those products with other technologies, and our belief that a convergence of core technologies, combined with other factors, will justify high levels of research and development costs, all under Item 1 hereof; and (2) our belief that continued high sales growth depends upon expansion of new products, technology and geographic territories, our expectations that the term portion of our Credit Facility will be used for certain purposes, our belief that investing expenditures will not change significantly in 2002, our belief that a combination of borrowing under our Credit Facility will provide necessary liquidity and capital to satisfy our needs other than for acquisitions, all under Item 6 hereof. All forward-looking statements included in this document are based on information available on the date hereof and we assume no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements. It is important to note our actual results could differ materially from those in such forward-looking statements. You should consult the risk factors listed from time to time in the Company’s Reports in Forms 10-Q, Form 8-K and the Company’s Annual Report to Stockholders.

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PART II.
OTHER INFORMATION


  ITEM 1. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

  We, in the normal course of operations, are involved in legal actions incidental to our business. In our opinion, the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position. We comment in the following on any such actions that, while such as in our opinion will not have a material adverse effect on our financial position, could nonetheless still be of interest to investors or which might be misunderstood.

  On February 7, 2001, NextBus Information Systems, Inc, (“NextBus”) a California Corporation, filed suit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California accusing us of infringing U.S. Patent 6,006,159 (“the 159 patent”). NextBus based the case on a news release of ours and not on an allegedly infringing act. NextBus dismissed that lawsuit without prejudice. However, we were thus left unsure as to how to proceed in our business and technology development. Therefore, we filed a complaint for declaratory relief on June 25, 2001, in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, asking the court to interpret the scope of the 159 patent. In reaction, NextBus again sued us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, alleging infringement of the 159 Patent and asserting essentially what it had previously said in the earlier dismissed suit. The actions of NextBus named both us and our CEO, David L. Turney, as defendants. Subsequently, the California court dismissed Mr. Turney from the action.

  Our action in the United States District Court, Northern District of Texas, Dallas Division, was dismissed by the court, without prejudice, on May 6, 2002 finding that it lacked jurisdiction over the matter.

  The NextBus action in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California proceeded to hearing on Claims Construction on July 3, 2002. The findings of the Court were substantially consistent with the arguments of our intellectual property counsel. However, absent action by NextBus to dismiss this suit in light of the court’s findings, this matter could proceed to discovery and court action in the near future.

  In response to the recent findings of the courts as noted above, we are now attempting to resolve and settle or dismiss the remaining action by NextBus in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California. To that end, we have met with NextBus officials and are now in discussion as to how to resolve this matter. We do not expect that resolution, in any event, if ultimately entered and agreed, to have any adverse bearing upon our business conduct, market or product development plans.

  In our opinion, the action of NextBus is, has been, and remains totally without merit. We further believe we have not violated any rights granted to NextBus for the 159 Patent. The Company has made clear that it has no intention of infringing the intellectual property rights of NextBus. Our policy is to adhere to all laws and regulations. At the same time we also vigorously defend our rights to pursue commercial applications for our products.

  ITEM 2. CHANGES IN SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

  NONE

  ITEM 3. DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

  NONE

  ITEM 4. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS

  NONE

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ITEM 5.  OTHER INFORMATION

NONE

ITEM 6.  EXHIBITS AND REPORTS ON FORM 8-K

(a)  Exhibits

The following documents are filed herewith or have been included as exhibits to previous filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission and are incorporated herein by this reference:


Exhibit
No.
 Document
 
* 3.1 Articles of Incorporation of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-8270-A

*** 3.32 Bylaws of the Company, as amended through December 31, 2001 (incorporated by reference to Appendix XIII to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on June 6, 2001)

* 4.1 Form of specimen certificate for Common Stock of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

* 4.2 Form of specimen certificate for Warrants of the Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

* 4.3 Form of Underwriter’s Warrants to be issued by the Company to the Underwriter (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

* 4.4 Warrant Agreement between the Company and Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

* 10.1 Incentive Stock Option Plan, adopted April 27, 1993 as amended (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

** 10.2 Common Stock Warrant Agreement by and between Robinson Turney International, Inc. and the Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.26 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

*** 10.3 Form of Bodin Warrant Agreement between the Company and Bengt Bodin (incorporated by reference to Appendix III to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

*** 10.4 Form of Registration Rights Agreement between the Company and Bengt Bodin et al. (incorporated by reference to Appendix IV to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

*** 10.5 Form of Promissory Note from DRI Europa AB (incorporated by reference to Appendix VI to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

*** 10.6 Form of Consulting Agreement between the Company and Bengt Bodin (incorporated by reference to Appendix VIII to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

** 10.7 Services Agreement, dated April 19, 1996, by and between the Company and Robinson Turney International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

** 10.8 Amendment to April 19, 1996, Services Agreement, dated July 29, 1996, by and between the Company and Robinson Turney International, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.22.1 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

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** 10.9 Exclusive Distribution and Sublicense Agreement, dated June 1, 1996, by and between Robinson Turney International, Inc. and TwinVision Corp. of North America, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

** 10.10 Form of Amendment & Supplement to Exclusive Distribution and Sublicense Agreement dated June 1, 1996, by and between Robison Turney International, Inc. and TwinVision Corp. of North America, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.1 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

** 10.11 Form of Amendment to 01 June 1996 Exclusive Distribution and Sublicense Agreement, dated June 1, 1996, by and between Robinson Turney International, Inc and TwinVision Corp. of North America, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.23.2 to the Company’s 10-KSB for the fiscal year ended March 31, 1997 filed with the SEC)

*** 10.12 Employment Agreement, dated April 20, 1998, between the Company and David Turney (incorporated by reference to Appendix XIV to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

*** 10.13 Executive Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1999 between the Company and Larry Hagemann (incorporated by reference to Appendix XV to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

*** 10.14 Executive Employment Agreement dated January 1, 1999 between the Company and Larry Taylor (incorporated by reference to Appendix XVI to the Company’s Definitive Proxy Statement for the year 2000 filed with the SEC on June 6, 2001)

**** 10.15 Form of Office Lease, between the Company and Sterling Plaza Limited Partnership (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB/A filed with the SEC on May 21, 2001 for the period ended December 31, 2000)

**** 10.16 Lease Agreement, between the Company and The Prudential Savings Bank, F.S.B., dated December 18, 1998 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6.1 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed with the SEC on May 21, 2001 for the period ended December 31, 2000)

**** 10.17 Technology License Agreement, between the Company and The University of Washington (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-KSB/A filed with the SEC on May 21, 2001 for the period ended December 31, 2000)

**** 10.18 Dominick & Dominick, LLC Warrant Agreement dated September 21, 2000 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s Annual Report on
Form 10-KSB/A filed with the SEC on May 21, 2001 for the period ended December 31, 2000)

+ 10.19 Secured Revolving Credit Agreement and Credit Facility between the Company, TwinVision, Digital Audio and Fremont Financial Corporation, dated August 23, 1999

+ 10.20 Form of Amendment Five dated July 10, 2002 to Secured Revolving Credit Agreement and Credit Facility between the Company, TwinVision, Digital Audio and Guaranty Business Credit Corporation, dated August 23, 1999, attached herewith.

++ 10.53 Extended Employment Agreement, dated December 17, 2001, between the Company and David Turney

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* 23.1 Consent of Island Appraisals (incorporated by reference to the Company’s Registration Statement on Form SB-2 filed with the SEC (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

+++ 99.1 Press Release dated August 2, 2002 announced the completion of two privately negotiated transactions and a third pending, totaling $1,700,000 in new investments in the Company. The two completed transactions include a $1,150,000 convertible subordinated debenture through Renaissance Capital Group and a $300,000 sale of restricted, unregistered common stock to Lite Vision Corporation. The pending transaction involves a $250,000 convertible subordinated debenture with a private investor that is subject to senior lender approval, which is expected to be complete in August 2002.

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+++ 99.2 Convertible Loan Agreement dated as of June 22, 2001, by and among Digital Recorders, Inc., Renaissance US Growth & Income Trust PLC and BFSUS Special Opportunities Trust PLC, and the Renaissance Capital Group, Inc., as agents for the Lenders. (incorporated by reference from the Company’s 8-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 13, 2001

+++ 99.3 Form of First Amendment to Convertible Loan Agreement dated as of June 22, 2001, by and among Digital Recorders, Inc., Renaissance US Growth & Income Trust PLC and BFSUS Special Opportunities Trust PLC, and Renaissance Capital Group, In., as agent for the Lenders.

+++ 99.4 Form of Digital Recorders, Inc., 8% Convertible Debenture dates July 31, 2002, issued to Frost National Bank, Custodian FBO Renaissance US Growth & Income Trust PLC, Trust No. W00740100.

+++ 99.5 Form of Acknowledgment, Agreement and Reaffirmation of Guarantors dated as of June 27, 2001, by TwinVision of North America, Inc. and Digital Audio Corporation in favor of Renaissance US Growth & Income Trust PLC and BFSUS Special Opportunities Trust PLC.

+++ 99.6 Form of Share Purchase Agreement by and between Lite Vision Corporation and Digital Recorders, Inc.

+* 99.7 Certification of David L. Turney, Chief Executive Officer of Digital Recorders, Inc.

+* 99.8 Certification of Lawrence A. Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of Digital Recorders, Inc.

++++ 99.1 Form of Loan Agreement dated as of August 26, 2002, by and among Digital Recorders, Inc. and John D. Higgins

++++ 99.2 Form of Digital Recorders, Inc., Convertible Debenture dated August 26, 2002, issued to John D. Higgins

++++ 99.3 Form of Security Agreement dated as of August 26, 2002, among Digital Recorders, Inc. and John D. Higgins.

++++ 99.4 Form of Pledge Agreement dated as of August 26, 2002, between Digital Recorders, Inc. and John D. Higgins.

++++ 99.5 Form of Subsidiary Guarantee dated as of August 26, 2002, by Subsidiaries of Digital Recorders, Inc. in favor of John D. Higgins.

++++ 99.6 Form of Subsidiary Security Agreement dated as of August 26, 2002, among TwinVision of North America, Inc., Digital Audio Corporation, and John D. Higgins.

Legend

* Incorporated by reference from Exhibit to our Registration on Form SB-2 (SEC File No. 33-82870-A)

** Incorporated by reference from our Form 10-KSB dated March 31, 1997.

*** Incorporated by reference from our Proxy Statement for its annual meeting for fiscal 2000, filed on June 6, 2001.

**** Incorporated by reference from the Company’s Form 10-KSB/A filed on June 6, 2001.

+ Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K, filed on September 8, 1999

++ Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 10-KSB filed on March 27, 2002

+++ Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 8, 2002

+* Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 14, 2002

++++ Incorporated by reference to the Company’s Form 8-K filed on August 30, 2002

(b) Reports on Form 8-K

NONE

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SIGNATURES

In accordance with Section 13 or 15(d) of the Exchange Act, the registrant caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

DIGITAL RECORDERS, INC.


Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ DAVID L. TURNEY
David L. Turney
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President
November 12, 2002

In accordance with the Exchange Act, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.


Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ DAVID L. TURNEY
David L. Turney
Chairman of the Board, Chief Executive Officer and President and Principal Executive Officer
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ LAWRENCE A. TAYLOR
Lawrence A. Taylor
Chief Financial Officer, Secretary, Principal Financial and Accounting Officer and Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ RUSSELL CLEVELAND, CFA
Russell Cleveland, CFA
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ JOHN D. HIGGINS SR
John D. Higgins Sr.
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ C. JAMES MEESE JR.
C. James Meese Jr.
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ J. PHILLIPS L. JOHNSTON
J. Phillips L. Johnston
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ STEPHANIE L. PINSON
Stephanie L. Pinson
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ JOHN K. PIROTTE
John K. Pirotte
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ JOSEPH TANG
Joseph Tang
Director
November 12, 2002

Signature:

By:
Title:
Date:		 /S/ JULIANN TENNEY
Juliann Tenney
Director
November 12, 2002

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Digital Recorders, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2002 (the Report), I, David L. Turney, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

        (1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

        (2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/S/ DAVID L. TURNEY
David L. Turney
Chief Executive Officer
November 12, 2002

State of Texas
County of Dallas

This instrument was acknowledged before on November 12, 2002 by David L. Turney as Chief Executrive Officer of Digital Recorders, Inc.

____________ Personnally known

____________ Produced identification

Type and # of ID ______________________



(Name of Notary)

[GRAPHIC OF CIRCLE]

Notary Seal		 Notary Public, State of Texas

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CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002

In connection with the Quarterly Report of Digital Recorders, Inc. (the Company) on Form 10-Q for the period ending September 30, 2002 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 12, 2002 (the Report), I, Lawrence A. Taylor, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. § 1350, as adopted pursuant to § 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, that:

        (1)        The Report fully complies with the requirements of section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and

        (2)        The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.


/S/ LAWRENCE A. TAYLOR
Lawrence A. Taylor
Chief Financial Officer
November 12, 2002

State of Texas
County of Dallas

This instrument was acknowledged before on November 12, 2002 by David L. Turney as Chief Executrive Officer of Digital Recorders, Inc.

____________ Personnally known

____________ Produced identification

Type and # of ID ______________________



(Name of Notary)

[GRAPHIC OF CIRCLE]

Notary Seal		 Notary Public, State of Texas

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