WEGENER(R) Receives Additional Order from Jones Radio Networks(R) for Network Expansion

WEGENER(R) Receives Additional Order from Jones Radio Networks(R) for Network Expansion

Jones Radio Networks Expands its Linear and File-based Radio Networks with WEGENER(R) iPump(R) and Unity(R) products

DULUTH, Ga., April 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that Jones Radio Networks(R) (JRN), America's leading independent radio programming company, has placed a large order for WEGENER(R) iPump(R) 6420 professional media servers and Unity(R) 4600 professional media receivers. The products will ship in WEGENER's fourth quarter.

The new purchase will augment the Jones Digital Audio Server (JDAS) delivery technology platform which was supplied by WEGENER and launched in January 2007. The JDAS system distributes radio content to its network of over 2,000 radio stations and the purchase represents growth of the network.

WEGENER's file-based distribution solution enables centralized control, distribution and playout of radio programming and rebroadcasts. With the ability to insert local advertising and station promotions, WEGENER's file based distribution solution combines the efficiencies of large network operations with the customized listening experiences of localized content. Specifically designed for localizing affiliate radio broadcasts, the WEGENER iPump 6420 media server uses playlists and network commands to generate a custom audio channel by seamlessly transitioning between live and stored audio programs.

"We utilize WEGENER equipment to provide ground-breaking programming quality and targeted delivery for our advertisers," said Eric Wiler, Vice President of Technology for Jones Radio Networks. "WEGENER has provided a system with unparalleled flexibility which we are glad to expand with this recent order."

"With this new equipment order, Jones Radio Networks continues to grow their operation," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "Jones is a forward-thinking radio network that is expanding its program delivery and advertising insertion capabilities with our equipment. We have a strong partnership with Jones and are proud to continue serving their needs."

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 http://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.

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, Dallas, Seattle, Denver and Nashville. JMG also owns Jones MediaAmerica(R), Inc. (JMA), America 's largest independent sales representation company, which sells national advertising for more than 120 national radio programs (http://www.mediaamerica.com/), and Jones(TM), Inc., which creates, produces and distributes music-based products for broadcast media use. Through its subsidiaries, JMG serves more than 5,000 radio stations with a full menu of services and programming solutions (http://www.jonesradio.com/).

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

Web site:

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

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