WEGENER Showcases Optimized Media Distribution at NAB 2006

WEGENER Showcases Optimized Media Distribution at NAB 2006

DULUTH, Ga., April 11 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced its plans to showcase optimized media distribution solutions at NAB 2006, April 24 - 27, 2006 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 24). These solutions target multi-site Business TV, Radio, Broadcast News, IPTV and Private networks.

WEGENER specializes in the optimization of end-to-end media distribution for dynamic multi-site networks. Currently used in broadcast, radio, telco, enterprise and cable networks to distribute video and audio content to millions of people, WEGENER provides tailored and off-the-shelf solutions to reduce the long-term cost, integration and maintenance on every project. See WEGENER at the NAB 2006 in the Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall Upper, booth SU1376, for the following demonstrations:

- Controlled Content Delivery Over Satellite and Terrestrial Networks -

WEGENER extends its powerful network control to fiber and other terrestrial network sites. The COMPEL(R) Network Control system now offers integrated control for video, audio & data to telco-serviced locations. This will allow WEGENER to continue its leadership in targeted regional content delivery, disaster recovery, and blackouts/embargos enforcement for multi-site networks. COMPEL(R) Network Control is currently used to manage over 150 million regional ad-insertions per month to devices in broadcast, sporting, multi-language and retail networks.

- Efficient Media Devices for Video -

Reduce operational costs with WEGENER's next generation of satellite receivers and streaming media decoders. WEGENER supports a full range of cost-saving features, such as: MPEG-4 video decoding, file-based broadcast channels, enhanced DVB-S2 modulation and in-house video streaming from satellite receivers. Create a dynamic network of mixed media receivers to fit any business case or budget.

- Efficient Audio Devices for Radio -

WEGENER's Audio iPump Media Servers are specifically tailored for regionalizing affiliate radio broadcasts -- combining the efficiencies of large network operations with the customized listening experiences offered at the local level. Its next generation architecture integrates file-based program distribution with live programming, seamlessly blending audio outputs through the use of audio fades, mixes and pre-positioned station liners. WEGENER Audio iPump Media Servers are flexible devices to integrate satellite feeds, terrestrial feeds, multi-media server functionality and automated playout scripts.

- Local Media Management -

Optimize the end-user experience in multi-site networks. WEGENER utilizes end-to-end media asset distribution, with integrated content management and professional network control, to support end-user media management through a web browser interface or on-screen TV display. The newly released web browser interface is highly adaptable for Broadcast News, Training and Education applications.

- Optimized IPTV Set Top -

Launching video services to high-speed Internet customers is part of a "triple play" strategy for telephone companies to increase service offerings to subscribers. The highly rated SMD-515 IPTV set top from WEGENER supports MPEG-4/h.264 and MPEG-2 decoding. The IP set top fully supports both SD and HD video, optional PVR and rapid integration of 3rd party applications. MPEG- 4/h.264 is an advanced video compression scheme seen as a key enabler to drive large scale deployments of video services, such as multi-channel broadcasts, video-on-demand and HD programming.

- Digital TV Ratings -

WEGENER delivers the industry's first product to encode Nielsen Media Research proprietary NAVE identification information into a compressed transport stream. WEGENER's NAVE IIc Nielsen Audio Encoder inserts audio watermarks directly into program content from network feeds or local encoders. It simplifies and expands ratings coverage with support for 4 digital program channels.

ABOUT NAB 2006

NAB 2006 will take place April 22 - 27, 2006 in Las Vegas (exhibits open April 24). It is the world's largest electronic media show covering the development, delivery and management of professional video and audio content across all media. Complete NAB 2006 details are available at www.nabshow.com. The National Association of Broadcasters is a trade association that advocates on behalf of more than 8,300 free, local radio and television stations and also broadcast networks before Congress, the Federal Communications Commission and the Courts. Information about NAB can be found at www.nab.org.

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: Investor Relations, Troy Woodbury, or Public Relations, Melanie
Charles, of WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, or fax, +1-770-623-9648, or
info@wegener.com

Web site: http://www.wegener.com/
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http://www.nab.org/

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