WEGENER(R) Hosts the WEGENER FORUM: Los Angeles July 22nd - 24th, 2008

WEGENER(R) Hosts the WEGENER FORUM: Los Angeles July 22nd - 24th, 2008

WEGENER(R) to Cover Technologies and Strategies for Solving Media Distribution Challenges

DULUTH, Ga., July 21 /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 host The WEGENER FORUM: Los Angeles from July 22-24, 2008 at the Hotel Angeleno in Los Angeles.

The WEGENER FORUM: Los Angeles-part of a series of regional events WEGENER(R) holds across the country-features discussions and product demonstrations focused on a different topic, including: digital signage, IP video, background music and messaging, HD video, video to the desktop, corporate communications, centralized media management, and targeted ad/brand insertions.

The WEGENER FORUM is designed to leave attendees with a better understanding of managing media distribution networks, including how to network video across multiple locations; control brand identity over new video, audio, or data platforms; and develop smart strategies for reducing communication costs. Besides learning about the latest technologies and strategies for media distribution, participants will have the opportunity to discuss their companies' unique media networking concerns in one-on-one meetings with experienced WEGENER professionals.

"We developed WEGENER FORUMS in response to customer requests for access to information and expertise custom-tailored to their specific media distribution networking issues," said Ned L. Mountain, president and chief operating officer of WEGENER. "WEGENER FORUMS have been designed to enable media and corporate professionals to explore the most cost-effective, innovative strategies for managing retail communication networks, Point of Purchase (POP) marketing, commercial broadcasting, employee training, and IT network operations."

The WEGENER FORUM: Los Angeles sessions will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Bel Air Boardroom of the Hotel Angeleno, in Los Angeles, CA 90049. Since meeting times are limited, interested parties are asked to register in advance by calling Grace Knight at 770-814-4021, (email: globalsales@wegener.com); or by visiting the registration website at http://www.wegener.com/CONTACT/forum.php.

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.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: PRESS: Robin Hoffman of Pipeline Communications,
+1-973-746-6970, or robinhoffman@pipecomm.com; or INVESTOR RELATIONS: Troy
Woodbury 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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