WEGENER(R) Shows New VSAT Solutions at SATELLITE 2009

WEGENER(R) Shows New VSAT Solutions at SATELLITE 2009

New products to support rapid launch of localized file-based workflows and broadcasts

DULUTH, Ga., March 19 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that it will promote new products and methods to localize file-based workflows for private networks, service providers, content providers, radio broadcasters, international and government markets at SATELLITE 2009 (Booth #641), which runs March 24-27 at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

WEGENER's SATELLITE 2009 showcase to include product previews of its new Compel Connect(TM) web-based network control solution, the iPump(R) 525 IP media player, and MicroCasting(TM) solution for radio programmers.

New Network Control Solution

WEGENER continues to enhance its solutions for multi-media networks, including its support to applications over VSAT connections. Compel Connect, a new software-as-a-service (SaaS), gives VSAT network operators access to management tools for content distribution, scheduling, playout control, and monitoring of WEGENER iPump media receivers/players via an Internet connection. It provides enhanced support for multiple users per network and remote content management for audio, video and data content. Compel Connect offers an easy to use, integrated system to control smaller regional advertising, retail video displays, corporate communications, subscription, and news & information projects.

Digital Retail

The WEGENER iPump 525 IP media player is part of a cost-effective solution for video services that need to be tailored on a site-by-site or regional basis. Optimized for retail and other applications that require timely and visually compelling presentation of information, the combination of the new iPump 525 IP media player and Compel Connect provides new opportunities to launch digital retail projects. All video playout can be augmented with graphics and text, so it's easy to add local merchant contact information. Plus the iPump 525's text overlay feature can immediately update hundreds of displays with time sensitive information, such as stock prices, flight schedules, and horse racing odds, with a choice of static, scroll, or crawl formats. Output can be standard definition video, or attention getting 1080i high definition. MPEG-1, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 (H.264) video formats are supported.

Content Providers

WEGENER offers content providers additional ways to streamline operations for dynamic media distribution via satellite or terrestrial paths. With its open architecture, WEGENER offers the flexibility and bandwidth control needed to offer new services to clients, such as localized ad insertions, low-cost disaster recovery, virtual channel creation, and time shifting, regardless of how the signals are transmitted.

Radio Networks

For national radio programmers, WEGENER previews its new MicroCasting solution, which significantly improves the management, distribution and playout of highly customized content tailored to individual affiliate stations. The approach provides the ability to combine national content with local content and automation schedules.

Live Events

WEGENER showcases the Unity 552 enterprise media receiver for live event coverage. The unit supports MPEG-4 (h.264) video and DVB-S2 demodulation for superior bandwidth savings. The Unity 552 is part of the WEGENER Unity satellite media receiver product line designed for a wide range of live broadcast services.

"You don't have to be limited to a common presentation across your entire network," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "WEGENER solutions, such as the digital retail solution utilizing the new iPump 525 IP media player, can provide custom messages to any number of locations simultaneously; and with Compel Connect, you can easily remotely manage and monitor small video networks via a VSAT connection."

Editor's Note:

WEGENER President and COO Ned L. Mountain will participate in the Ground Segment Business Forum, produced by the World Teleport Association (WTA), at SATELLITE 2009. Mountain will be a panelist for "How Fast is Too Fast? Betting the Ranch on Technology Adoption," an afternoon session on March 25 that will debate the push-and-pull of technology adoption and provide forecasts for change.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER(R) (Wegener Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital video and audio solutions for broadcast television, radio, telco, private and cable networks. With over 30 years experience in optimizing point-to-multipoint multimedia distribution over satellite, fiber, and IP networks, WEGENER offers a comprehensive product line that handles the scheduling, management and delivery of media rich content to multiple devices, including video screens, computers and audio devices. WEGENER focuses on long- and short-term strategies for bandwidth savings, dynamic advertising, live events and affiliate management.

WEGENER's product line includes: iPump(R) media servers for file-based and live broadcasts; Compel(R) Network Control and Compel(R) Conditional Access for dynamic command, monitoring and addressing of multi-site video, audio, and data networks; and the Unity(R) satellite media receivers for live radio and video broadcasts. Applications served include: digital signage, linear and file-based TV distribution, linear and file-based radio distribution, Nielsen rating information, broadcast news distribution, business music distribution, corporate communications, video and audio simulcasts.

WEGENER(R) can be reached at (770) 814-4000 or 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, for WEGENER; or Investor
Relations: Troy Woodbury of WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, or fax, +1-770-623-9648,
info@wegener.com

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

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