WEGENER(R) Receives Order from Educational Media Foundation for Additional iPump(R) Audio Media Servers

WEGENER(R) Receives Order from Educational Media Foundation for Additional iPump(R) Audio Media Servers

Broadcaster Also Adds MP3 Support Licenses for Two National Radio Networks

DULUTH, Ga., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, today announced that Educational Media Foundation (EMF) has ordered more than 100 iPump 6420 audio media servers for ongoing expansion and replacement of its file-based and live radio broadcasting networks. In addition, EMF has ordered MP3 audio support licenses for its iPump 6400 and iPump 6420 servers, which will be used to implement advertisement and programming playout verification, monitor station broadcasts, and backhaul specific programs for archiving. The orders were placed in WEGENER's third quarter with delivery spanning WEGENER's third and fourth quarters.

With more than 600 FM radio stations and translators, EMF broadcasts Christian music programming to audiences across the United States through its two networks, Air 1 and K-LOVE. The acquisition of the new iPump 6420s and the MP3 support licenses are part of a long-term digital upgrade strategy for the not-for-profit organization, which is based in Rocklin, California.

EMF's central operation uses WEGENER's COMPEL network control and MediaPlan content management systems for control, scheduling, and distribution of programming, advertising, and promotional content to WEGENER iPump 6400 media servers and Unity 4600 media receivers.

"We plan to take full advantage of new digital technologies to maximize our operational efficiencies. Combining DVB-S2 modulation, point-to-multipoint data distribution, and file-based broadcasts is also creating excellent cost savings opportunities. For example, just from our recent VSAT and DVB-S2 conversion we anticipate a return on investment within 36 months," explained Alan Guthrie, Engineering Advisor, Educational Media Foundation.

"Radio networks like K-LOVE and Air 1 often rely on unmanned sites for broadcasting, so reliable playout and monitoring are critical," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO of WEGENER. "Using the iPump 6420's off-air tuner and low cost encoding option to record and backhaul broadcasts from each site will greatly enhance EMF's monitoring capabilities. We appreciate their continued confidence in WEGENER as they continue their network upgrade."

The WEGENER iPump 6420 audio media server is specifically designed for regionalizing affiliate radio broadcasts. It is an integrated digital satellite receiver, IP router, and multi-media server that uses playlists and network commands to generate custom audio channels from stored audio programs. Its next generation architecture integrates file-based program distribution with live programming, seamlessly blending audio outputs through the use of audio fades, mixes, and prepositioned station liners. An optional on-board AM/FM tuner provides an integrated technology to provide end-to-end advertisement and programming playout verification, by capturing and recording the local off-air signal and sending the encoded file to the network for comparison.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (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 media servers for file-based and live broadcasts; Compel Network Control and Compel Conditional Access for dynamic command, monitoring and addressing of multi-site video, audio, and data networks; and the Unity 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 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 ), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel ) and the stylized PANDA design logo are all registered trademarks of WEGENER . All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION

Educational Media Foundation (EMF), a IRS-approved 501(c)3 non-profit corporation, is the parent organization of listener supported Christian Music K-LOVE and Air 1 Radio Networks. Combined, they currently operate 603 signals in 46 states with a combined weekly audience of more than 4.5 million listeners. Headquartered in Rocklin, CA, both networks are also streamed live on the Internet at www.klove.com and www.air1.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 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: Melanie Charles - Marketing Manager , +1-770-814-4048,
m.charles@wegener.com, or Troy Woodbury, Investor Relations, +1-770-814-4000,
FAX +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com, both of WEGENER

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

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