WEGENER Extends Reach of Video Networks at SATCON 2005 Exhibition

WEGENER Extends Reach of Video Networks at SATCON 2005 Exhibition

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, showcases advanced services inherit in WEGENER solutions to extend the reach of traditional video networks, at the SATCON 2005 Conference & Expo in New York City.

These advanced services include:

Multiple Media Devices

Drive a dynamic network of mixed media receivers with COMPEL(R) Network Control.

Efficient Networks

Reduce operational costs with 'virtual channels'. WEGENER iPump Media Servers mix live and stored content to output high quality, linear programming at the network edge.

IT Network Integration

Bridge satellite networks with IT networks through iPump Media Servers. Support the distribution of video & data to urban locations and/or locations hard to reach by satellite.

Regional Content Delivery

Manage dynamic network feeds, advertising content, targeted regional content deliveries and embargos with COMPEL(R) Network Control -- a powerful network control tool used to drive content to thousands of receivers in sporting, multi-language and retail networks. Combined, COMPEL(R) systems manage over 150 million regional ad-insertions per month to over 100,000 devices.

WEGENER provides long-term, cost-effective solutions for video broadcasters. WEGENER supports Broadcast Television, Radio, Cable TV and Enterprise networks with network control, content management, SD & HD video, audio, data and conditional access solutions. See WEGENER at the SATCON Conference & Expo in booth 106.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (WEGENER Communications, Inc.), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), is an international provider of digital solutions for IP data, video and audio networks. Applications include IP data delivery, broadcast television, cable television, radio networks, business television, distance education, business music and financial information distribution. COMPEL, WEGENER's patented network control system provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. COMPEL network control capability is integrated into WEGENER digital satellite receivers. WEGENER can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web at www.wegener.com.

COMPEL, MEDIAPLAN, ENVOY, UNITY, and iPUMP are trademarks of WEGENER Communications, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

ABOUT SATCON

SATCON, the Satellite Application and Content Delivery Conference & Expo - occurring October 26-27 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York - is the only event of its kind to focus exclusively on satellite communications applications, content management, content distribution, content delivery and network management. The two-day expo, featuring 25 sessions, and more than 100 speakers, will also host more than 110 exhibitors who will showcase the newest applications, products and services available in the market, allowing attendees to explore a wide variety of solutions to lower costs and improve vital communications networks. Corporate end-users, military, government, broadcasters, media and entertainment, telecoms, ISPs, service providers, government contractors and integrators attend and exhibit to do business together.

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, general market conditions which may not improve during fiscal year 2006 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 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 and specifically disclaims any obligation to update any forward-looking statements.

Source: Wegener Corporation

CONTACT: C. Troy Woodbury, Jr., Treasurer and Chief Financial Officer of Wegener Corporation, +1-770-814-4000, or fax, +1-770-623-9648, or info@wegener.com

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

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