WEGENER Unveils Next Generation Network Control System at NAB 2008

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Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:00am EDT

Introducing Compel II for comprehensive management of video, audio and data
broadcasts within commercial and private network operations

DULUTH, Ga., April 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Wegener Corporation
(Nasdaq: WGNR), a leading provider of equipment for television, audio and data
distribution networks worldwide, today announced it will unveil the next
generation WEGENER Compel(R) II network control system at the 2008 National
Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention, Booth #SU7911, April 14-17,
2008, in Las Vegas.
    Compel II retains the patented features of the Compel network control
system while adding new features designed to enhance the user interface and
simplify operations for dynamic media distribution.  Compel network control is
used by content providers, private network operators, corporations, and
broadcasters.
    The control system has been streamlined by unifying many different screens
and utilities within a single, user friendly, web-based graphical user
interface (GUI).  Using the web browser access, operators can control live and
file-based media distribution networks from any web-enabled remote location.
    Built upon a scalable open architecture, Compel II also makes it easier
for network administrators to limit access of employees or affiliates to only
those features and functions their jobs require.  New set-up features allow
administrators to create classes of users that designate each user's level of
access. Upon log-in, users are identified by classification, and the GUI is
automatically reconfigured.
    Compel networks manage from ten to over 100,000 receivers. With new
support for SQL databases, Compel II enables the search, import, and export of
databases for better network management and expanded reporting features.
Additionally, a new site addressing feature streamlines data entry in the
database for those sites that have multiple receivers.
    "We designed the new features for Compel II based upon extensive customer
feedback," said Ned L. Mountain, President and COO, WEGENER. "These user-
friendly features streamline the workflow, making it faster and easier for our
customers to manage their networks and give permissioned access to their
workers and contractors."
    Compel II will become available later this year and will offer backward
compatibly to WEGENER's existing Compel networks.
    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(R)), the stylized C-design logo (for Compel(R)) 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.
SOURCE  Wegener Corporation

Press, Robin Hoffman, Pipeline Communications, +1-973-746-6970,
robinh@pipecomm.com; Investor Relations, Troy Woodbury, WEGENER,
+1-770-814-4000, or FAX, +1-770-623-9648, info@wegener.com
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