WEGENER Demonstrates Solutions to Maximize Bandwidth Usage within Broadcast Networks at NAB 2008

WEGENER Demonstrates Solutions to Maximize Bandwidth Usage within Broadcast Networks at NAB 2008

Blending Network Control, Distribution and Receiver Technology

DULUTH, Ga., April 14 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that the company will celebrate 30 years in operation with a strong presence at the 2008 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention being held April 14-17 in Las Vegas at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

As part of WEGENER's efforts to promote maximizing bandwidth efficiency and streamlining network control, new solutions designed for broadcasters, service providers and private networks will be showcased at NAB in WEGENER's booth #SU7911. Additionally, two WEGENER executives will give presentations on file-based technology and enterprise video during the show.

"The products and expertise we will offer at NAB 2008 underscore our 30 years of helping customers realize bandwidth savings and simplify operational workflow while continually pushing to expand the quality and reach of their media distribution networks," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER.

Introducing Compel(R) II

WEGENER will introduce Compel(R) II, a new fourth generation network control solution, well suited to television, radio and private networks. Compel(R) II retains the popular, powerful features of Compel(R), while streamlining the user interface and simplifying network management for dynamic media distribution by content providers, private network operators, corporations, and broadcasters.

A Compel(R) II demonstration will highlight its key benefits and enhancements, including improved database connectivity, multi-client platform with multi-level user controls, as well as support for satellite and terrestrial delivery, and live and file-based workflows.

WEGENER is also showing its solution for hybrid network control, a software option/upgrade for Compel(R) that gives operators seamless control over a mix of satellite and IP terrestrial delivery paths and the flexibility to select the most cost-effective means of reaching receiver sites without compromising network firewall security.

Broadcasting Solutions

At its booth, WEGENER will have a variety of exhibits showcasing and demonstrating its end-to-end solutions for file-based media distribution and playback, broadcasters transitioning to DTV, digital signage, desktop media applications, and private video enterprise networks.

Targeting the TV, radio, and cable broadcasting market, WEGENER will display its broadcast line of receivers, including the iPump 6420 Radio Broadcast Media Server, Unity 4600 Professional Media Receiver, Unity 4650 Broadcast Media Receiver, and NAVE IIc Nielsen Audio Encoder. The products offer solutions for both linear and file-based media distribution. Broadcasters will also see a special demonstration down-converting high definition (HD) video to standard definition. For broadcasters mandated to shut down analog TV operations in February 2009, this solution ensures continued support of SD viewers on legacy transmission systems and down-conversion of off-air HD digital video.

For private networks interested in live broadcasts, such as pari-mutual and faith-based networks, WEGENER will showcase the WEGENER Unity 552 Media Receiver. This receiver can be used to support MPEG-2, MPEG-4 (h.264), SD/HD video, DVB-S and DVB-S2 modulation applications.

File-based Media Distribution

For enterprise video networks, WEGENER will display the new WEGENER iPump(R) media server, the iPump 562, which supports bandwidth-saving features, such as MPEG-4/h.264 video compression, file-based workflows, and DVB-S2 satellite demodulation, to maximize bandwidth efficiency in the delivery and playout of HD and SD channels

For faith-based networks, retailers, television broadcasters, medical networks, system integrators, and private networks interested in time-shifting programming, regional ad insertions, and pre-positing repetitive content, WEGENER's iPump 6400 media servers will be part of several demonstrations on file-based media distribution and playback. WEGENER is promoting the benefits of file-based technology for timed playlists, local playlists, and low bandwidth consumption.

Finally, for the growing digital signage market, WEGENER will showcase the iPump 6400, SMD 515 and Unity receivers as part of a comprehensive solution for background audio, video displays and training programs.

Featured Speakers During NAB 2008

WEGENER's System Architect Gary Pelkey was joined by Eric Wiler, vice president of technology for Jones Radio Network for a presentation entitled "Radio Broadcasters: Building File-Based Networks" during the 62nd Annual Broadcast Engineering Conference, Sunday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m. in Las Vegas Convention Center, Room S226/227.

Kamy Merithew, WEGENER's vice president of marketing, is part of the "Mastering Video Overload in the Enterprise Space" panel at the World Teleport Association (WTA) Content Distribution Forum, Tuesday, April 15 at 2:45 p.m. at booth #C7248 in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER(R) (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(R), WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. Compel(R) network control capability is integrated into WEGENER(R) digital satellite receivers. WEGENER(R) can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.

WEGENER, COMPEL, COMPEL CONTROL, iPUMP, MEDIAPLAN, UNITY, ASSURED FILE DELIVERY, PANDA, PROSWITCH, VIDATA, the stylized W-design logo (for WEGENER(R)), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel(R)) and the stylized PANDA design logo are all registered trademarks of WEGENER(R). 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 2008 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: Media, Robin Hoffman of Pipeline Communications,
+1-973-746-6970, robinh@pipecomm.com; or Investors, Troy Woodbury of WEGENER,
+1-770-814-4000, +1-770-623-9648 fax, info@wegener.com

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