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Monday, October 31, 2005

WEGENER Receives Multimillion-Dollar Order from Jones Radio Networks for iPump Solution

WEGENER Receives Multimillion-Dollar Order from Jones Radio Networks for iPump Solution

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced a multimillion-dollar order from Jones Radio Networks(R) (JRN(R)) for WEGENER's Audio iPump Solution to replace its radio distribution equipment. The order includes WEGENER's new iPump 6420 Media Server, a supporting MediaPlan(TM) Content Management System, WEGENER's patented Compel Network Control System and Unity 4600 Satellite Media Receivers.

Jones Radio Networks will augment its linear audio network with the store-forward technology supplied with WEGENER's iPump Solution to enable central casting in its network. JRN supplies radio broadcasts to more than 5,000 stations throughout the country on a daily or weekly basis. "WEGENER's iPump Solution allows us to improve our programming content to each of our stations," stated Robert Hampton, President of JRN.

"WEGENER is delighted to support the radio broadcasting industry with new technology," stated Bob Placek, CEO and Chairman of Wegener Corporation. "We have served the industry for over 24 years and have been an active technology supplier to JRN for over 15 years. Our latest iPump 6420 product was designed exclusively to meet the needs of the industry."

"This new technology will revolutionize the radio broadcasting industry," stated Eric Wiler, Director of Network Services for JRN, "and we are anxious to work with WEGENER on the project. WEGENER has been a stable and effective technology supplier for JRN for many years. With WEGENER's iPump 6420, we can convert linear feeds to digital files to enable extended regionalization. The MediaPlan System allows management and control of the files and content throughout the network, so we can improve our products and content to our affiliate stations."

Revenue for the project will be recognized starting in WEGENER's second 2006 fiscal quarter.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital solutions for video, audio, and IP data networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.

About Jones Radio Networks(R)

A subsidiary of Jones Media Group(R), Inc. (JMG), Jones Radio Networks(R) (JRN), is America's leading independent radio programming company with offices and studios in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Seattle, Denver and Florida. JMG also owns Jones MediaAmerica(R), Inc (JMA), America's largest independent sales representation company, selling national advertising for more than 120 national radio programs and satellite radio (www.mediaamerica.com). Through its subsidiaries, JMG serves more than 5,000 radio stations with a full menu of programming solutions (www.jonesradio.com).

COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

This news release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws, including the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and the Company intends that such forward- looking statements are subject to the safe harbors created thereby. Forward- looking statements may be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "projects," "plans," "anticipates," and similar expressions, and include, for example, statements relating to expectations regarding future sales, income and cash flows. Forward-looking statements are based upon the Company's current expectations and assumptions, which are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: customer acceptance and effectiveness of recently introduced products, development of additional business for the Company's digital video and audio transmission product lines, effectiveness of the sales organization, the successful development and introduction of new products in the future, delays in the conversion by private and broadcast networks to next generation digital broadcast equipment, acceptance by various networks of standards for digital broadcasting, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2006 and beyond, and success of the Company's research and development efforts aimed at developing new products. Discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties are provided in detail in the Company's periodic filings with the SEC, including the Company's most recent Form 10-K. Since these statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected results. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date the statement was made. The Company does not undertake and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: C. Troy Woodbury, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of
Wegener Corporation, +1-770-814-4000, or Fax, +1-770-623-9648, or
info@wegener.com

Web site: http://www.wegener.com/
http://www.jonesradio.com/
http://www.mediaamerica.com/

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