WEGENER to Showcase MPEG-4 IPTV Solutions @ TELECOM '05

WEGENER to Showcase MPEG-4 IPTV Solutions @ TELECOM '05

LAS VEGAS, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- WEGENER(R) Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR), a leading provider of television, audio and data distribution networks worldwide, will showcase its latest MPEG-4 high definition (HD) set top at TELECOM '05, October 24-26 at the Venetian Hotel and Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.

Launching video services to high-speed Internet customers is part of a "triple play" strategy for telco operators to increase market share. MPEG- 4/h.264 is an advanced video coding scheme seen as a key enabler to drive large scale deployments of video services, such as, multi-channel broadcasts, video-on-demand and HD programming.

"WEGENER's commitment to supporting advanced coding and high definition will allow our customers greater opportunities to create unique solutions to differentiate themselves," stated Ned Mountain, president of WEGENER.

WEGENER's streaming media decoder, SMD-515, supports MPEG-4/h.264, MPEG-2 and VC-1 decoding. The IP set top fully supports both SD and HD video, optional PVR and rapid integration of 3rd party applications. WEGENER is exhibiting in booth 104 on the TELECOM '05 exhibit show floor.

About TELECOM '05

Recently named one of the "Fastest 50" growing tradeshows in North America by TradeShow Week magazine, TELECOM '05 draws key communications leaders from around the world to view new technologies and learn more about all aspects of the communications industry as lines between cable, wireless and satellite platforms continue to blur.

TELECOM '05 runs from October 24-26, 2005 at the Venetian Hotel and Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER (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, 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.

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/ http://www.telecom05.com/conference05

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