SATCON 2007: WEGENER to Leverage Satellite-Enabled Solutions to Launch New Services for Content Providers, Broadcasters and Private Networks

SATCON 2007: WEGENER to Leverage Satellite-Enabled Solutions to Launch New Services for Content Providers, Broadcasters and Private Networks

DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 4 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR) , a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide, is exhibiting at this year's SATCON convention at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City (Booth #651), starting October 10th. SATCON runs concurrently with HD World and IP Media Expo.

WEGENER's solutions optimize end-to-end media distribution for dynamic, multi-site networks. WEGENER equipment enables broadcast, radio, telco, private and cable networks to distribute video and audio content to millions of people. At SATCON, WEGENER representatives will be available to discuss opportunities to enhance or launch new services, including: digital signage, MPEG-4 (h.264), HD, radio broadcasting, IPTV, and file-based workflows using WEGENER's patented COMPEL(R) network control, iPump media servers and recently introduced Unity 550-2 enterprise media receiver.

The Unity 550-2 includes bandwidth-efficient MPEG-4/h.264 video coding for both standard definition and high definition, as well as advanced DVB-S2 modulation. These new technologies, when integrated with WEGENER's COMPEL network control system allow private networks considerably lower operational costs. The Unity 550-2 can stream to additional WEGENER IPTV decoders that are addressable over existing internal IP networks, providing powerful new private network architectures.

Network operators can achieve 40-70% greater signal compression using MPEG-4/h.264 video compression and DVB-S2 modulation compared with the current standard MPEG-2 video compression and DVB-S satellite modulation. The Unity 550-2 lets network operators explore opportunities to transition live video broadcasts from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4/h.264 video compression with support for both video compression standards during pilot programs, edge networks and full network conversions.

With COMPEL Network Control, receivers are controlled as individual sites and as groups. Group functions provide a network with unparalleled flexibility. Programming, commercials and file transfers can be targeted to increase revenue. COMPEL provides over 6,000 opportunities to segment a target audience. Each group is a portion of the network that can be directed to perform specific functions simultaneously. COMPEL is a field-proven product that controls millions of dollars in revenues for major broadcasters, cable programmers and private networks each day.

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. 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 2008 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.

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CONTACT: Media, Robin Hoffman, Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinh@pipecomm.com; or Investors, Troy Woodbury, WEGENER, +1-770-814-4000,
+1-770-623-9648 (Fax), info@wegener.com

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

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