PBS Technology Conference Invites WEGENER Executive to Present

PBS Technology Conference Invites WEGENER Executive to Present

DULUTH, Ga., April 1 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation (NASDAQ:WGNR) , a leading provider of equipment for television, audio, and data distribution networks worldwide today announced that WEGENER's VP System Architect, Gary Pelkey, has been invited to discuss "Network Control and File- Based Broadcasting" at this year's PBS Technology Conference, which is scheduled to take place from April 9th -11th at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, NV, just prior to the National Association of Broadcasters' convention. The presentation will be in the LVCC's North Hall in Room N117 at 12pm on Friday, April 11, 2008.

During the meeting, Pelkey will discuss cost effective ways to distribute customized programming to broadcast TV affiliates using advanced server technologies. He will examine the benefits of enhancing traditional distribution platforms with controls for file-based configurations. The presentation will also cover topics such as managing repetitive programming content, creating opportunities for affiliates to re-purpose media files and increase their distribution of sponsored and local interest programming.

"I am delighted to be presenting this vital topic on behalf of WEGENER," said Pelkey. "I hope it will give operators an understanding of ways to integrate network control with the reception of live video broadcasts, storing content and combining it to create 'Virtual Channels' and highly effective, localized programming applications."

The PBS Technology Conference is the premier annual gathering for broadcast engineers, information technology and traffic professionals, as well as general managers and senior executives within the public television organization. The conference serves as a forum for education, professional development. For more information please visit: www.pbstechconference.org

ABOUT WEGENER

WEGENER(R) (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(R), WEGENER's patented network control system, provides networks with unparalleled ability to regionalize programming and commercials. Compel(R) network control capability is integrated into WEGENER(R) digital satellite receivers. WEGENER(R) can be reached at +1.770.814.4000 or on the World Wide Web 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(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 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.

FCMN Contact: mcharles@wegener.com

Source: WEGENER Corporation

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

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

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