WEGENER Receives Patent for Streamlining Receiver Authorization Process

WEGENER Receives Patent for Streamlining Receiver Authorization Process

By Accessing Data in CA Stream, IRDs Determine if Decryption Can be Used Immediately

DULUTH, Ga., July 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it has been granted a U.S. patent for technology used in conditional access systems for decrypting data within a satellite broadcast system.

Patent # 7,206,411, titled the "rapid decryption of data by key synchronization and indexing," covers the quick restoration of IRD (Integrated Receiver/Decoder) decryption authorization after the loss of a satellite signal. In large media networks of 1000+ satellite receivers, traditional methods of receiver re-authorization can take up to two minutes of valuable commercial on-air time. WEGENER's patented solution significantly reduces the re-authorization time following a loss of signal incident or a deliberate switch to another satellite carrier. By accessing special data within the conditional access stream itself, WEGENER IRDs can determine if the decryption keys are up to date and thus may be used immediately rather than waiting for updated keys.

"For operators of ad-supported programming, literally every second counts. Programmers can lose significant revenue for ads that are missed and must be replayed," stated Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "WEGENER's latest patent showcases how we have translated an ever-present concern into a technology for our customers to maximize their on-air time."

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 http://www.wegener.com/.

COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER. 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 2007 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 any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

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CONTACT: Robin Hoffman of Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinh@pipecomm.com; or Troy Woodbury, Investor Relations of WEGENER,
+1-770-814-4000, Fax, +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com

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http://www.wegener.com/

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