WEGENER(R) to Launch iPump(R) 525 IP Media Player at NAB 2009

WEGENER(R) to Launch iPump(R) 525 IP Media Player at NAB 2009

WEGENER media player ideal for IP-based digital signage, corporate communications, and subscription-based services

DULUTH, Ga., April 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will introduce the WEGENER(R) iPump(R) 525 IP media player at the 2009 NAB Show in Las Vegas, Nevada, April 20-23 at booth #SU7913.

WEGENER iPump 525 media player is part of a solution for video services that require customization on a site-by-site or regional basis, such as: digital signage, corporate communications, and subscription-based services. The player supports live and file-based standard definition (SD) and high definition (HD) video, MPEG-2, and MPEG-4 (H.264) video with overlays.

With the iPump 525's overlay feature, all video playout from the iPump 525 can be augmented with graphics and text. This makes it simple to immediately update hundreds of displays with time-sensitive information - such as: regional news, local advertiser contacts, or horse racing odds - with a choice of static, scroll, or crawl formats.

WEGENER's iPump 525 can be used in conjunction with CompelConnect.com, a new WEGENER software-as-a-service (SaaS) that provides management tools for content distribution, scheduling, playout control, and continuous monitoring of WEGENER iPump media receivers/players. The combination provides a solution for small to mid-sized video networks looking for flexible and visually compelling presentation of information.

"We are excited to expand our IP-based product family and to maintain our commitment to support revenue generating applications," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "The new iPump 525 IP media player and CompelConnect.com solution has the ability to deliver custom messages to any number of locations simultaneously to enhance key sales and marketing activities."

Editor's Note:

The NAB Show is the world's largest electronic media show that covers the development, management, and delivery of content across all mediums. Beyond an extensive exhibit hall, it features numerous conferences and educational sessions on a variety of topics. WEGENER's Vice President System Architect, Gary Pelkey, will present "Microcasting - Applying Automation with Customization to Radio Station Affiliates" during the Radio Engineering Conference on April 20. WEGENER's Vice President of Marketing, Kamy Merithew, will be part of the "How the Global Video Content Cloud Will Transform Your Business" panel during the Content Distribution Forum on April 21.

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: Media: Robin Hoffman, Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinhoffman@pipecomm.com; Investors: Troy Woodbury - Investor Relations,
WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000, Fax: +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com

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

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