WEGENER Showcases Efficient Media Distribution Solutions at SATELLITE 2006

WEGENER Showcases Efficient Media Distribution Solutions at SATELLITE 2006

DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, announced today it will showcase efficient solutions to manage linear broadcast channels and multi-media files at SATELLITE 2006 Exhibition, February 7-9, at the Washington Convention Center, in Washington DC.

WEGENER's solution eliminates the transmission of repetitive programming as part of a complete end-to-end solution for digital content management, network control, media storage and playout. At SATELLITE 2006, WEGENER will showcase innovative file-based solutions newly deployed to a diverse set of customers including:

- An Education Network planning to deliver media files to museums and
schools for on-demand access

- A Private Video Network managing a 24/7 ad-supported channel which
reduced operating costs over 90% per channel

- A Broadcast TV News Network planning to enhance affiliate operations
with hands-free delivery and storage of daily news feeds, scripts and
graphics

- A Radio Network integrating the distribution of regional ads to each
affiliate while maintaining network control of live programming and
local ad insertion

- A Government Network launching a digital signage project, which will
take advantage of bandwidth savings to launch an extra feed for
employee training

See WEGENER at the SATELLITE 2006 Conference & Exhibition in booth 249.

ABOUT SATELLITE 2006

SATELLITE 2006 Conference & Exhibition, sponsored by Via SATELLITE magazine, represents an unparallel opportunity to reach the satellite community's visionaries who are shaping the future of the satellite industry. SATELLITE 2006 brings together military, commercial, broadcasting and consumer markets and delivers valuable turnkey solutions and qualified networking opportunities. More than 6,750 delegates from more than 40 countries are planning to attend, searching for solutions to their day-to-day operational challenges. This event will be held at the Washington Convention Center, from February 6-9, 2006.

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.

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, the Company's liquidity position and capital resources, 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 Annual Report on 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/

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