WEGENER Adds DVB-S2 Satellite Demodulation as Standard Feature on Unity(R) 4600 Satellite Receivers

WEGENER Adds DVB-S2 Satellite Demodulation as Standard Feature on Unity(R) 4600 Satellite Receivers

WEGENER's Unity(R) 4600 with Built-in DVB-S2 and DVB-S Modulation Support to Ship in First Quarter of Fiscal 2009

DULUTH, Ga., Sept. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that the WEGENER(R) Unity(R) 4600 satellite media receiver now supports next-generation DVB-S2 satellite demodulation as a standard feature.

With its advanced coding and Forward Error Correction (FEC) options, DVB-S2 modulation provides broadcasters' with additional flexibility to manage inclement weather, satellite service provider limitations, and bandwidth consumption.

"We consider it imperative that our products keep pace with advancements in industry standards while offering our customers the utmost in operational flexibility," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "In these challenging economic times, we wanted to make it easier for broadcasters to switch from DVB-S to DVB-S2 because this more efficient, advanced modulation standard can significantly reduce their bandwidth consumption and operating costs without compromising signal integrity. We have seen strong interest in the improved Unity 4600, including over $1 million in new orders from Educational Media Foundation and reseller Mega Hertz." The orders were received in WEGENER's fourth quarter of fiscal 2008.

WEGENER's Unity 4600 was designed to meet the live broadcasting needs of professional media networks. It has built-in analog, digital A/V and ASI outputs. The Unity 4600 is part of WEGENER's family of products that provide end-to-end management of live and file-based workflows, as well as reliable monitoring of receiver status, even at unmanned receive sites. By utilizing WEGENER's Compel(R) network control system to control Unity 4600 satellite receivers, a network operator can control decryption of multiple programs at any remote site and pass only the programs authorized for that receiver as a digital ASI output. This advanced digital capability provides maximum flexibility in controlling program distribution of HD or SD video or radio services.

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 2009 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, robinhoffman@pipecomm.com; INVESTOR RELATIONS, Troy Woodbury,
Investor Relations of WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, FAX +1-770-623-9648,
info@wegener.com

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

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